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10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My love for teaching special need students is my life. I love working and providing them with an education, working on social skills, and giving my students an opportunity to express themselves and to open up.
I have a younger sister with Down syndrome. I've sat in on many sessions with her and her therapists learning, watching and becoming more involved in her life as the time goes on. in high school and middle school I was a part of the schools "buddy" program doing gym and spending time in the classrooms with the kids in these...
I am a Certified aid in the state of Illinois and have taking care of adults with many disabilities as well as children. I have 14 years experience under supervised nurses and have been properly trained with many different situations and care that are needed to be handled. I hope I can answer more of your questions in a further...
Hi, my name is Natalie, and Im 26 years of age. I have been working with Multi-Disability for three years, and I love every minute I get to spend with the children. Each child that I have worked with has a different personality, and I have built a friendship where they can trust me and feel safe around me. I like to take the...
Hi there, I'm Ursula.
I work full-time in education as a Educational Sign Language Interpreter. I'm off in the summers and have availability during the weekends during the school year.
I've worked with kids at school with a range of disabilities and also provided home care.
Looking for weekend work now and more hours in...
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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Hi, My name is Kayla! My experience ranges from newborns to teenagers. My experience also includes working with special needs children age ranging from newborns to up to 17 years old. I have been a date night, occasional or just a "sanity check" sitter for 5+ years.
I work full time so I am only available evenings!
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- $22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! Thanks for taking time out of your schedule to look at my profile!
My name is Lisa and I graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor's of Arts and Science in Theater Design and Production. During my years there, I've learned such skills as sewing, various arts and crafts methods, and managing teams of people....
Anna G. says "My three children (2, 7, 9) all adore Lisa and so do we. At the start of the school year she not only watched our 2 year old but also made sure the old two...
I've been working with kids with special needs and disabilities for the last four years through the Penguin Project of McLean County as well as being a student aide in the Rochester school district. This is a special group that utilizes the acting talents of kids with special needs and disabilities with a peer mentor on stage....
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- $30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 20 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi-I'm Amy! I have 22 years of experience; I fell in love for babysitting at a young age. I began caring for family, friends, neighbors and through referrals. I have extensive experience from newborn to 16 years old, caring for multiples (twins, triplets) and special needs care.
In high school, I worked as a childcare supervisor...
Ashley C. says "Amy has been a wonderful source of loving, reliable childcare when needed throughout the past few years. Would gladly recommend! "
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- $21/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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Hi there! I started babysitting about 7 years ago. I have experience working with children from ages 1-13 years old. On top of babysitting, I was a teachers assistant where I learned how to work with children with special needs. I have tutored with AVID and helped with Spanish, writing, SAT prep, math and reading skills. I have...
Henry H. says "Ashley was great with our three kids. Helpful, positive and energetic. Would definitely hire again."
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- $25/hr
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
I am a positive and energetic mother of two. For several years I have worked in the special needs field helping build companies and run operations. I love to care for people and make a difference in their lives.
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
As a childcare provider with 26 years of experience, I've had the privilege of nurturing and educating young minds, shaping their early development. My passion for childcare stems from my positive babysitting experiences and a deep desire to make a positive impact on children's lives.
My patient, calm, and friendly nature...
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, I'm Fe!
I'm a bilingual educator and mom to a wonderful 8-year-old. I bring over 10 years of experience as a educator in Peru, including work with children with special needs since I owned a neuro-educational center for kids with intelectual disabilities in Lima, Peru.
In the U. S., I've worked as a bilingual interventionist...
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- $25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
I enjoy spending time with the elderly. So much to learn from them. I can definitely say that my life was greatly enriched while provide help and assistance to the elderly. Learning from their life experience and wisdom made me a better person.
I have personal and work experience assisting those with special needs due to aging...
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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Nurturing young minds is more than a job for me; it's a genuine passion. My four years of experience caring for children aged 1-11 have solidified my desire to positively impact their lives. Previous babysitting roles sparked this journey, and I'm eager to continue fostering growth and development.
I'm a patient, creative, and...
Hi! I'm Niko (she/her). I'm a licensed Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). I currently work at an ABA clinic where I create individualized plans and provide one-on-one support for children on the autism spectrum.
I'm passionate about helping every child feel understood, safe, and empowered. Outside of my weekday clinic work,...
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Hi my name is Connor K, and I am looking to get some more experience working with kids and adults who have different needs. I am a graduate of University of Illinois at Chicago where I earned a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology. I have lots of experience working with kids who have special needs, most of which was during my time...
I am a dedicated Special Needs Caregiver with over 10 years of one-on-one caregiving experience in both special needs. I am a nurse by profession in the Philippines, and while I am not licensed in the United States, I bring extensive hands-on experience, strong clinical knowledge, and a compassionate approach to every client I...
I have volunteered in different events where I have helped Special Needs people. I feel sometimes you learn as you go in some cases. I feel confident and open to work with special needs people. Please give me the opportunity to show you what I can do. Thank you
Hi, I'm Lexi! I'm a full-time paraprofessional and certified substitute at a therapeutic day school with 5+ years of experience supporting students with special needs, especially those on the autism spectrum and with emotional disturbance (ED). I build strong, trusting relationships and help students manage academic and...
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average posted rate is $18.00/hr as of July 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 1.0
Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Grayslake, IL
Special Needs Caregivers in Grayslake, IL are rated 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
Lisa H.
My three children (2, 7, 9) all adore Lisa and so do we. At the start of the school year she not only watched our 2 year old but also made...
- Anna G.
Amy G.
Amy has been a wonderful source of loving, reliable childcare when needed throughout the past few years. Would gladly recommend!
- Ashley C.
Ashley R.
Ashley was great with our three kids. Helpful, positive and energetic. Would definitely hire again.
- Henry H.
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