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My name is Sofia , and I'm honored to have worked as a full-time nanny for the past 7 years.
I have experience working with multiple kids at a time, including twins, newborns, and kids with special needs.
Before becoming a nanny, I worked as a Behavioral Therapist for two years, where I learned valuable techniques to...
Athena R. says "Sofía es una persona muy puntual y responsable de su trabajo, ocasionalmente cuida de mis tres hijos. durante el tiempo que ha estado con ellos ha...
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! I have been babysitting since I was in 6th grade. I have also worked in a daycare (specifically the infant room), worked at a special needs summer camp, and have taken many child education courses at college. I am a self designed major at Carthage, however I have completed 3 years worth of education classes. I love...
Jess P. says "Mia is amazing!! She is great with kids of all ages (mine are 3, 8, 11). She always finds fun activities for each kid. Mia is punctual, responsible, and...
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10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi - I'm Jill and I have accepted a full-time nanny position with a new family beginning 6/1/22. After 3 1/2 years as a nanny for my last family I'm looking forward to new beginnings with my new family.
About me: I have been a nanny for the last 10 years and built life long relationships with each of the families I have been...
Margaret D. says "Jill worked for us full-time from November 2018 to May 2022. Upon hiring her, we could immediately tell that we could trust her to care for our two...
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10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
With a Bachelor's Degree in psychology, my first job out of college was working in a residential facility for children with special needs. In the five years working as a Child Care Counselor, I helped children with ADD, ADHD, OCD, ODD, AS, TS, and a variety of other mental health diagnoses.
As a public school teacher of many...
Ann D. says "Lauren is capable of doing most anything, does it quickly and with kindness and care. If you have a list to be completed, Lauren gets it done in record time...
Personal Care Assistant 25 Years Exepinced With Special Needs And Seniors
Waukegan, IL
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10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Autism , Down syndrome , multiple personality disorders, g tube feedings , CP, special feeding , Dementia , alhimerz , Parkinson's , 26 years experience and verifiably references available.
Dementia
meal prep
errands
personal care
light cleaning
I have 13 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Meal Preparation , Bathing , Housekeeping, medication administration , special care , special needs assistance. I had great work reference from families who employed me.
got Annual non medical service workers training certification. All Trust Methods of...
Carpooling
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My name is Talia and I am the oldest of four kids! I am currently a senior at The University of Kansas! I have been a nanny since freshman year of high school in the Overland Park area for 3 children, while babysitting multiple families since well before then and throughout the years. I love kids and just hanging out and getting...
Childcare, 9 Years Experience. Some Basic Elderly Care And Special Needs Experience.
Libertyville, IL
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9 years experience
Hi!! I'm a senior. I have 9 years of experience with childcare and basic elderly care as well as some experience with people with special needs. I am willing to help with pet care and household chores.
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10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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Hi my name is Veronica I'm Loving, patient, and reliable nanny with over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages, including those with special needs. Skilled in providing consistent after-school care, emotional support, and safe, engaging routines that promote healthy development. Experienced in driving children...
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
I have been babysitting since I was 13, and if I wasn't then I was watching my younger brother. I always have loved hanging out with little kids and getting to spend time with them. In high school, I volunteered with children for several years. My first year I worked with special needs kids and taught educational and cooking...
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Hi! My name is Claire and I am a Junior at the University of New Hampshire! I am in a six year Doctoral Occupational Therapy program and in the future want to work in pediatrics! At school, I work at the Child Study and Development Center in the toddler room. I have worked at Warren Special Recreation Association since I was 16...
Compassionate and experienced. Have previously worked in hospital settings, nursing homes and developmental disabilities centers caring for people with special needs.
Personal care
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Hello! My name is Cary & I love working with others to create engaging experiences through an environment that fosters safety, creativity, curiosity, & kindness. I have incredibly strong communication skills, reliability, punctuality, maturity, a very high emotional intelligence, & an unmatched sense of integrity. Other...
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I have a degree in special education. I was a special education teacher for 3 years and worked with non-verbal autistic students.
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...
Meal prep
swimming supervision
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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...
My personal and professional experiences have uniquely prepared me to be a strong candidate for this position. I've worked in the education field for over a decade across Peru, Spain, and the U. S., with a focus on neurodiversity and inclusive practices. I founded and directed a neuroeducational center in Peru, where I developed...
Mobility assistance
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I am CNA for 16 years. I work with old people with special needs. I am driven my car, I have citizenship and I able to work different hours
I'd describe my personality as hard working, responsible and l love my patients
I like caring for seniors because I like helping people, who needs help
I started caring for seniors...
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Dementia
respite care
light cleaning
transportation
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Compassionate & Professional Caregive. Children, Seniors & Special Need.
My name is Natella I have 12 years of experience as a psychologist, and working with children brings me great joy. I am very familiar with the Montessori method and focus on activities that support creativity, social skills, and attention. I especially...
I have years of experience in working with the special needs community. I am currently the Executive Director of a special needs program in Glencoe for adults. I have also worked as the head assistant of the transition program at NSSED. My passion is working with people that have disabilities. I'm kind and caring and willing to...
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $23.00/hr as of January 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0
Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Great Lakes, IL
Special Needs Caregivers in Great Lakes, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
Sofia Z.
Sofía es una persona muy puntual y responsable de su trabajo, ocasionalmente cuida de mis tres hijos. durante el tiempo que ha estado con...
- Athena R.
Mia M.
Mia is amazing!! She is great with kids of all ages (mine are 3, 8, 11). She always finds fun activities for each kid. Mia is punctual,...
- Jess P.
Jill K.
Jill worked for us full-time from November 2018 to May 2022. Upon hiring her, we could immediately tell that we could trust her to care for...
- Margaret D.
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