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Vaccinated Caregiver With Experience In Childrens Care And Senior Care
Willowbrook, IL
5.0(1)
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- $21/hr
10 years experience
Dedicated caregiver with 23 years of experience providing exceptional care to children, elders, and patients with disabilities. I am skilled in assisting with daily living activities, meal preparation and personal care. Previously worked in the Rehabilitation center in Europe with children and adults as a physical therapist....
Care Member says "Virginija is a very compassion , dedicated person providing care with exceptional skills including personal care , daily activities, management ,...
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hi, I have more than 10 years of experience. First I babysat my nieces and nephews, later my own kids, after that my neighbors' kids. I really enjoy reading to babies, also singing, dancing and talking to them as well. I used to take them to the doctors appointments. I can take them for a walk and give them a bath. I can teach...
Rachel C. says "You will NEVER find a better nanny than Martha. Period. I hired Martha in 2017 to watch my then 21 mo. old daughter. I was going to school and my...
I'm a certified Preschool teacher and have hours in training and certification for assisting children with special needs ranging from autism to physically disabled. I enjoy story time, puzzles, drama and arts and crafts. I am flexible and reliable. Hope that I can be a great fit you and your family.
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
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Hello!
My name is Elizabeth. I am a energetic, loving nanny who absolutely adores children! I have a passion for child care and love helping families! I aim to bring positivity, love, and creativity into the house of my nanny family.
I do my best to go the extra mile. I love finding age appropriate activities to do with my...
Elaine F. says "Elizabeth was great with our children! She helped out with homework and was always finding new things for the kids to do! She has a great personality and...
Light cleaning
As a natural caregiver with 21 years of experience since I do have6 kids of my own and 2 grandchildren, I'm passionate about supporting families and positively impacting children's lives. My calm, patient, and friendly nature creates a nurturing environment for children to thrive. I prioritize clear communication with parents,...
Care Member says "Highly recommend, will hire again. "
I have worked through DCFS in a foster home, with children ranging from 5 months to 15 years old. There were many different special needs involved. I worked there for 5 years.
I enjoy this type of work because children are loving and sweet and teach us something new every day. The appreciation of life is greatly increased in...
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- $32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I just finished caring for a non-verbal autistic boy in the afternoons. My responsibilities included meal preparation, transportation, and life skills including physical and mental activities to enhance his daily life. My best attributes in this situation are my patience, persistence, and sense of caring for the situation for...
Leslie G. says "Michael was dependable and punctual. He was very friendly and worked hard. He helped up with a large family event. He was lovely to the guests, and we...
I am a mother and a wife who is looking for extra hours working for a family in need. I have almost 18 years experience working with a wide variety of different disabilities and ages. My last job I currently had was working at autism home support doing behavior therapy. In the past I have also working with a family and a girl...
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I've been working with special needs children and adults for over 25 years. I taught drama to developmentally disabled adults and taught or tutored most school subjects to elementary, teen, and adult learners in classrooms, homes, non-profits, and tutoring centers. I have earned masters degrees in middle-secondary education and...
Jennifer W. says "Todd M. serves as our after-school tutor for our 11-year old daughter (6th GR) and 9-year old son (3rd GR). My husband and I both work full-time. We...
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- $25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
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Hello, my name is Zoe and I live in Edison Park. I've been babysitting/nannying for the past six years.
A little bit about me is that I'm an animal lover, love doing crafts, listening to music, doing fun activities, baking / trying new recipes, and reading. I have also worked with special needs children and grew up with a...
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- $17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
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I'm a passionate and dependable childcare provider with multiple years of experience caring for children in home and in a clinical setting. I am a fourth year nursing student who has always been drawn to working with children, and I'm committed to fostering their growth and development in a safe and nurturing environment.
I'm...
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- $21/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Greetings! I'm Alliesha, a sunshine-loving Floridian who recently planted roots in Illinois in May 2024. While I'm currently pursuing my passion to become a dental hygienist, my heart has always been drawn to caring for children. With over 4 years of experience as a dedicated nanny and babysitter.
Whether it's crafting,...
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- $15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
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I have been babysitting children as young as age 2 since I was 13 years old. As an older sister, I have been around young children my whole life and understand their complexities and interests as well as my own. I am planning on getting re-certified in first aid and CPR since my certification expired this past year, but I am...
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Audrey, and caring for children has always been close to my heart. I began working in children's care at my family's church in my early teens and continued into my twenties. I later cared for school-aged children and traveled to Mexico to support orphanages, engaging kids through art, music, and creative play....
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- $15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, I'm a stay at home mom with 2 children (12 and 5). I have extensive experience with children of all ages (including special needs). I have a college degree along with some graduate work in the Psychology field. I also minored in Spanish. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have worked with Autistic children in school and...
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hey, I'm currently a family ministry major with over 7 years of experience, Babysitting, nannying, and working with children. I volunteer on Sundays at my local church in the children's ministry and was an intern in their family ministry this summer. I've worked as a camp counselor for the past five years and was the lead of my...
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I have been caring for children as a teacher for over 25 years. I have worked with pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, elementary, junior, high school, and college students, including children with special needs. I have a joyful, creative, enthusiastic personality, am firm when necessary for children, and love to read and play with...
Light cleaning
respite care
hospice services
errands
dementia
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Hello there!
I just recently moved to Elmwood park IL from out of state. I have my Heartsaver
First Aid CPR AED IL.
I have 11-year-old daughter and a 6-year-old son. They are both in school.
I'm hoping I'll be able to find a family who needs a elderly care. I find it very rewarding.
I care for private family for an elderly...
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello my name is Nik. I'm currently a Special Education Teacher's Assistant for District 97 working with Kindergarten/1st graders but have experience working with kids in PKP through 5th grade. I have decades of special education experience via my older brother who has down syndrome and have worked with various disabilities and...
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Ria. I am a loving and responsible mother with hands-on experience caring for children. As a mom, I understand the importance of safety, patience, and kindness.
I have experience taking care of young children, helping with meals, bathing, playtime, and bedtime routines. I can also help with simple cooking...
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
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
Virginija S.
Virginija is a very compassion , dedicated person providing care with exceptional skills including personal care , daily activities,...
- Care member
Martha C.
You will NEVER find a better nanny than Martha. Period. I hired Martha in 2017 to watch my then 21 mo. old daughter. I was going to school...
- Rachel C.
Elizabeth F.
Elizabeth was great with our children! She helped out with homework and was always finding new things for the kids to do! She has a great...
- Elaine F.
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