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Branndi C.

Full-Time Nanny Position

Hillside, IL

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

30 years experience·

Hired by 6 families in your area

Craft assistance

swimming supervision

light cleaning

meal prep

travel

I attended college, and although I didn't receive a degree I was given several opportunities to be an assistant teacher & a lead teacher in different daycare facilities because of my qualifications & background in child development. I've taught from infant- 5 years... I have 20 years in teaching, & 30+ years working with...

Care Member says "Branndi is a gift, an angel, an amazing caretaker, and a truly special person. Branndi has been with our family as our daughter’s nanny from age 6...

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Branndi C.

Caregiver/Companion

Hillside, IL

5.0(1)

from: $24/hr

10 years experience

Errands

transportation

light cleaning

meal prep

Hi my name is Branndi & I am an experience Caregiver, Companion... I have over 10 plus years experience provided the best care for senior citizens while in the comfort of their own home or while in Assistant living... I prepare meals, due laundry, light housekeeping, medication reminders, run errands, & just being a good...

Care Member says "Branndi is very outgoing. She has lots of enthusiasm and brings light and excitement to any environment she is a part of."

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Branndi C.

Hillside, IL

from: $30/hr

10 years experience

I attended college, and although I didn't receive a degree, I was given several opportunities to be an assistant teacher & a lead teacher in different daycare facilities because of my qualifications & background in child development. I've taught from infant - 5 years... I have 20 years of teaching and 30+ years working with...

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Danielle R.

Teacher Assistant

Hillside, IL

from: $15/hr

1 year experience

I have worked with special needs kids before as a babysitter but I currently work at a center that specializes working with children who have special needs. I work in the day care center as a teachers assistant with some of the special needs children. It has been an amazing experience. I absolutely love my job.

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Miriam T.

Energetic Nanny

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 14 families in your area

Grocery shopping

light cleaning

travel

Hi there! I have been a full-time nanny for about 15 years now. My experience is from premature babies to middle school-aged kids, also kids with special needs. I am very patient and a loving person. Love to be outdoors, doing activities, singing, reading and dancing with kids. I have my own car willing to use to transport kids...

Erik W. says "Miriam did great watching our 1 year old daughter. She can be a little shy and before I left she was already comfortable with her. Miriam was great."

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Cashmear M.

Chicago, IL

4.5(1)

from: $17/hr

4 years experience

Part-Time Babysitter/Mother's Helper:I have 4 years of child care experience for a family of three boys age's (3, 4, 8) and a family two age's ( 10 months and two). My job required light house work, preparing meals, and keeping the kids entertained. Also an teachers aids for kids with special needs.

Marlee H. says "Cashmear will do anything to keep her commitments, and children just seem to be drawn to her. She is also incredibly intelligent and kind. I would trust...

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Cori F.

Special Needs Caregiver

Darien, IL

4.7(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience

I am a certified Educational Assistant. I have worked with 3-5 yr old special needs at risk children for 21 years. I now work as an assistant at the Elementary level K-2 grades. I am a certified CNA, Phlebotomists, EKG technician. I have provided home health care for 19 years.

Care Member says "She watched my mom who was 97 and did a wonderful job. Very caring and her clients always come first. Willing to help whatever needs to be done. "

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Katerina V.

Lombard, IL

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience

Live-in home care

personal care

visiting physician

Hi, my name is Katerina, mom of 2 teens living in Lombard. I am highly organized, patient, trustworthy, motivated, multi-tasker with a pleasant, positive personality ready to help you with personal care, light cleaning, organization, running errands, shopping, taking you to appointments, companionship and ANYTHING else that...

Kj W. says "Katerina is always upbeat and has a positive attitude. She's hard working, punctual, and very reliable. She has a family of her own and brings those skills...

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Janiyah L.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

3 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Craft assistance

light cleaning

meal prep

My name is Janiyah, and I am the owner of Crafty Kids Care Childcare Services. I am a 20-year-old live-out nanny with over three years of experience in babysitting and nannying, as well as a part-time preschool daycare teacher. I am also a student in early childhood education My background includes working with families,...

Care Member says "She was so kind, My girls loved her! they still ask about her until this day!"

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Cori F.

Darien, IL

5.0(1)

from: $24/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Carpooling

meal prep

craft assistance

light cleaning

I have worked with special needs at risk children for 21 years. I now currently am an educational assistant in an elementary PreK-2nd grade building for 7 years. I enjoy helping children and love to see them enjoy learning. I also have current certification for CNA, phlebotomy, EKG technician and have provided home health care...

Renee K. says "Cori is dependable, reliable, is a strong communicator, and takes great care of my children. I would recommend her to other families."

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Christina K.

Downers Grove, IL

4.9(1)

from: $30/hr

3 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Carpooling

swimming supervision

light cleaning

craft assistance

grocery shopping

+ 1 more

Mom of one adult female (25) years old. Who loves children. Looking for a caring and loving professional family to assist with their child care needs. At the age of 11 years old I watched 3 children under the age(s) of 5 years old. During my teenage years I babysat regularly for neighbors and family. In my adult years have...

Carol G. says "Christina is a very loving, professional, intelligent individual who would make an excellent child care provider."

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Evelyn U.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

9 years experience·

Hired by 10 families in your area

Carpooling

meal prep

craft assistance

light cleaning

travel

Hi there! I'm Evelyn- I love kids and can say with confidence that caretaking is what I'm best at. The way I care for children reflects the way I was raised; with empathy and respect. I'd like to say I've been babysitting since I was 10, as I helped my mother raise my 2 younger sisters, but I've officially babysat and nannied...

Ximena O. says "She is awesome with my son. He gets excited when I tell him she will be coming. I love her dependability, attention to homework assignments,...

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Noel B.

Demonstrating A Love And Passion For Teaching

Lombard, IL

5.0(1)

from: $35/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 5 families in your area

Hi there! My name is Noël and I live in Villa Park, IL. I have a significant amount of experience caring for special needs individuals as I have a younger brother, Joshua, who is Autistic - he is my pride and my joy! In addition to caring for him, I assisted my parents with facilitating an at home early intervention program...

Clint S. says "Noel was amazing to work with. She is communicative, responsive, and caring. I would strongly recommend hiring Noel."

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Maureen M.

Patient and Loving Mom available for ALL your Childcare Needs

Oak Park, IL

4.0(1)

from: $15/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Available for respite care, weekend, overnights. I have been a licensed IL foster parent and have worked with 2 children that suffered from Fetal Alcohol syndrome and another who has ADHD as well as depression/anxiety. I have worked at an institution where I gained experience with immobile children, Batten disease, Charge...

Jennifer V. says "Maureen has cared for my daughter for over a year on Saturdays. She sets her feedings up and gives medication via g-tube - with our training. And she...

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Alexis S.

Berwyn, IL

5.0(0)

from: $17/hr

6 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

I am a dedicated advocate for people with disabilities. I have worked in this field for about 6 years. I have loved every step of this journey, this is why I am currently going to grad school to pursue a career in occupational therapy. I have worked I'm a in home and clinic setting and understanding the stressors not only for...

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Hayley P.

About Me

Oak Park, IL

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

14 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Carpooling

travel

meal prep

grocery shopping

light cleaning

+ 1 more

I am an experienced childcare provider with a wide range of skills specializing in newborn and toddler care. I have worked with children of all ages for over a decade and pride myself in my intentional, empathetic, and patient approach. I have experience with preemies, multiples, and children with special needs (autism, ADHD,...

Holly B. says "Haley seems great with children. We hope to have her as an occasional date night sitter and back up nanny! "

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Jordan S.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Elmhurst, IL

5.0(0)

from: $15/hr

2 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Craft assistance

swimming supervision

Hi there! My name is Jordan, and I am looking to help an awesome family. I love working with kids, so I used that passion and became a camp counselor. I did that for two years at my local park district. I have experience with children as young as 3 and as old as 13. I also have experience with working with children with special...

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Cynthia H.

Mama C / Encourager Of Children

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

6 years experience

Light cleaning

meal prep

I have 6+years of experience in foster care at SOS Children's Village in Lockport. I have fostered approximately 30 children, and loved the experience and my foster families. I recently moved back to Chicago in September of 2022. Before moving back to Chicago I was a member of my church in Joliet for 17 years and I was involved...

Care Member says "Cynthia is a compassionate, loving and fun caregiver. She was the first person outside of family to care for our daughter when she was 6 months old....

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Emily T.

Franklin Park, IL

5.0(1)

from: $24/hr

12 years experience

Carpooling

meal prep

grocery shopping

light cleaning

swimming supervision

My passion for nurturing young minds and my positive experiences in babysitting inspired me to become a childcare provider. With over 12 years of experience caring for children of all ages, up to 11 years old, I have honed my skills in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. I pride myself on being patient,...

Care Member says "Emily was our nanny for almost 4 years, starting in fall of 2020. We have two boys that were 1 and 3 years old when Emily started with us and now...

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Rosaura C.

Full Time Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

from: $22/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

ROSAURA Objective: Certified Nursing Assistant since 1998. Specialize in Dementia, Parkinson's, MS and Austism. Working homecare since 2015 Experience: A. B 02/21- Present Personal Support Worker Help around his apartment Errands, Walks M. H 09/2019-Present CNA Companionship, ADL, Groceries, Errands Custom Home...

Natalie S. says "Rosaura helped me with wound care after I had to have an emergency surgery. I had an abscess removed from my tail bone and had to have surgical packing...

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The average post rate is $23.50/hr as of May 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Hillside, IL

Special Needs Caregivers in Hillside, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 33 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Branndi C.

Branndi is a gift, an angel, an amazing caretaker, and a truly special person. Branndi has been with our family as our daughter’s nanny from...

- Care member

Branndi C.

Branndi is very outgoing. She has lots of enthusiasm and brings light and excitement to any environment she is a part of.

- Care member

Miriam T.

Miriam did great watching our 1 year old daughter. She can be a little shy and before I left she was already comfortable with her. Miriam...

- Erik W.

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Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Hillside, IL

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Branndi C.

Full-Time Nanny Position

Branndi C.

Caregiver/Companion

Branndi C.

Danielle R.

Teacher Assistant

Miriam T.

Energetic Nanny

Cashmear M.

Cori F.

Special Needs Caregiver

Katerina V.

Janiyah L.

Cori F.

Christina K.

Evelyn U.

Noel B.

Demonstrating A Love And Passion For Teaching

Maureen M.

Patient and Loving Mom available for ALL your Childcare Needs

Alexis S.

Hayley P.

About Me

Jordan S.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Cynthia H.

Mama C / Encourager Of Children

Emily T.

Rosaura C.

Full Time Caregiver

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Hillside, IL

Branndi C.

Branndi C.

Miriam T.

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