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Freshman College Student Seeking A Babysitting Job.

Hinsdale, IL

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello my name is Devin. I have plenty of experience caring for children, and have experience caring for children as young as 7 months old. I'm on my last semester of college but I plan to stay in the area. I currently work as a behavioral therapist on children with Autism so I also have experience with special needs kids. When...
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Perfect Pet Sitter

River Grove, IL

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$23/hr
12 years experience
Hello, I am a mother of four school aged children and student myself. I am available to provide flexible care for your child, as I am also eager and excited to apply my attributes and experience. My years of working, volunteering and raising children have given me joy and wonderful experiences. I will be able to assure a secure...
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Westchester, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I've been blessed with the opportunity to care for individuals with special needs since I was 15 years old. I'm currently a mother of two delightful little girls, nursing student, and work at a facility with individuals who have developmental disabilities. I love my job and working with individuals with developmental...
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Chicago, IL

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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a cheerful, positive and respectful person. I enjoy working with children of all ages and have experience caring for children with special needs (ADD&ADHD). I am someone who loves the outdoors and believes that too much TV is never a good thing. Playing outside, playing games and encouraging children to use their...
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Melrose Park, IL

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
With over 10 years of experience working with children, I have dedicated my career to supporting the growth, development, and well-being of children with both typical and specialized needs. Holding a graduate degree in Education, I bring a strong foundation of knowledge and evidence-based practices to my work while creating...
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Special Needs Nanny

Chicago, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
My name is Maribel and have worked with children for over 10 years. As of 2 years ago I started working with special needs kids. I work as a bus aide, taking care of student with divisibility on the bus. I have students with different disabilities but some common ones are autism, down syndrome, and speech impairment. I am a kind...
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A Helping Hand

Berwyn, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Hello, My name is Luisa. I am currently a Graduate student studying Occupational Therapy. I have previous experience care giving for an adult with a physical disability. My studies have allowed me to gain experience interacting with many individuals such as children with a variety of physical and cognitive conditions, adults...
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Westmont, IL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have 24 years experience in the classroom working with special ed and gen ed students. In addition, I have raised 4 children and many strong references available
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La Grange, IL

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Hi! I have one year of experience as a substitute teacher and paraprofessional in a 3rd/4th grade special education classroom. I look forward to connecting with you!
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Lombard, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I like working with kids because kids are the best, plain and simple! I love watching kids learn and grow. No 2 days are ever the same when it comes to kids, and that keeps things interesting. I have over 20 years of experience as I started working with kids when I was a teenager. I have experience with newborns all the...
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Summer And School Year Nanny

Bellwood, IL

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
I have watched several children over the past 5 years. I began babysitting in high school and have continued to do so throughout college. I have tutored a special needs 6th grader and have been a diver for a 8th grade girl in river-forest. I am currently a live in nanny in oak park where I look after two children, a 10-year-old...
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Part Time Caregiver

Harwood Heights, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
My name is Kinga . I am a polish , 42 years old women . I was a nurse in Poland . I loved my job then and I would love to continue helping people. My longest experience comes from work in hospitals. If You would like to speak in person and get more information , please contact me . Thank You.
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Imani M.'s Photo

Glendale Heights, IL

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$18/hr
1 year experience
I have worked with kids and teens on the some and with other such diagnosis'. I have learned throughout my time in care assistance how to best understand a person's triggers as well as the things that make them happy to the best of my abilities. I have worked as a companion to one child with autism and we have developed a long...
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Hope M.'s Photo

Glendale Heights, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
Hello! My name is Hope. I have plenty of experience in childcare, both professionally and from years of volunteer work. I'm also able to clean, do meal prep, take care of pets... I'm very flexible. I'm a quick learner, so I'm sure I could learn to do anything! My most recent nannying experience is my current job, two children...
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Rockell D.'s Photo

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
Hi, I'm a caring and dependable caregiver who truly enjoys helping others. I have experience as a DSP and caregiver supporting children, seniors, and individuals with special needs. I'm comfortable helping with daily routines, personal care, meals, activities, companionship, and creating a safe, positive environment. I'm...
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Experienced Teacher

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
I am a responsible person with extensive experience in child care, nursery supervision, educational, and recreational programs from 0 to 15. I'm also bilingual: Polish and English. As far as my background, I worked as a teacher and also served as a volunteer in an organization that helps kids with special needs.
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Special Needs Caregiver Available Part-Time

Downers Grove, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have been a caregiver for 10 years and am very passionate about what I do. One of my employers had an 18-year-old daughter with epilepsy. I assisted her with homework, morning routine, meal preparation, and other household duties. I was also a math teacher in my home country of Lithuania for 20 years, which sometimes required...
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Lombard, IL

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
Hey! My name is Emily and I am 22 years old. I love to work with children. I believe that I bring a lot to the table as I am young, allowing me to have energy and creativity, but also have the experience needed to make a respectable caregiver. I am seeking a family I can be as helpful as possible to. I am willing to enforce...
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Angelica G.'s Photo

Downers Grove, IL

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$27/hr
10 years experience
Errands
meal prep
mobility assistance
light cleaning
respite care
+ 1 more
With a decade dedicated to senior care, I'm deeply committed to supporting well-being and independence. My experiences have fueled my passion for making a positive impact on the lives of those I care for. I believe caregiving is not only about providing assistance but also about offering companionship, understanding, and...
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Special Needs Paraprofessional

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hi there! My name is Emilyne Mai and I have worked as a paraprofessional for 3+ years. I have primarily worked with middle schoolers, high schoolers, as well as the Pre-K and Kindergarten ages. I have worked with a variety of students that have ADHD/ADD, AuSD, partially blind, limited to no mobility. During this time, I have...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $23.00/hr as of October 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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