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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Hinsdale, IL

The average rate is $24/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Hinsdale, IL

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Priscila M.


Hinsdale, IL

$30-35/hr5 yrs exp

I'm Here To Make Your Life Easier.

5.0

(2)

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Hello, my name is Priscila, I am a full time babysitter with the following certifications and experiences: More than 10, 000 hours proven with children from 0 to 8 years old. (Certified By Cultural care Au pair) - Aid CPR AED certified (American Heart Association). - Special Needs Experiences: (Autism and ADHD). - Course:...
5.0
"Priscila is a natural. We were immediately comfortable having her care for our 1 year old daughter. I can't recommend her enough! "

Reviewed by Care member

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Anna S.


Hinsdale, IL

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Recent Stanford College Grad Happy To Help!

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Hello! My name is Anna and recently graduated from Stanford University. I am open to help babysitting, house-sitting, odd jobs, and a variety of other requests. I have a lot of experience with children and am very comfortable with infants. I also have experience with children and teens with special needs. I was a camp...
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Megan C.


Hinsdale, IL

$27/hr7 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny/Babysitter

5.0

(1)

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Professional nanny of 7 years with extensive experience infancy-teenagers! Certified special and elementary educator with 1 year of full time experience (6 months teaching Mild Intellectual disability and 3 months teaching Emotional disability) along with a full year of substitute experience. I love working with children and...
5.0
"Megan has been taking care of our 3 children for 5 years (infants to grade school). She is wonderful with the kids and very dependable! Megan managed driving them, cooking meals, school drop off/pick ups,...

Reviewed by Ashley C.

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Lauren B.


Woodridge, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Nanny

5.0

(2)

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Hi there! I have plenty of experience with children ranging from 6 weeks to 12 years old (twins, multiples & special needs). I am CPR and first aid certified (which I renew every two years), a Certified nursing assistant, and have over 4 years of college under my belt in nursing and speech pathology. I have worked at my mom's...
5.0
"Lauren worked at licensed day care home for 3 years. The children ranging in age from 3 months to 12 absolutely loved her. She was my assistant and ran the day at times. I would recommend her to anyone. She is...

Reviewed by Linda B.

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Kaeleen E.


River Grove, IL

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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Hi! I am a certified nursing assistant/patient care technician. I have experience working as a CNA at a nursing rehabilitation facility. I've had training with younger patients, special needs, and of course elderly. I currently work in an ICU at Elmhurst Hospital for the last two years: My skills range from transportation,...
5.0
"Kaeleen helped my husband transition back home from a long stay at the hospital and rehab. She assisted with bathroom, bathing, shaving, feeding, and mobility. Kaeleen was never late, and had a true personal...

Reviewed by Care member

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Heather V.


Melrose Park, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available Full/Part-Time

3.9

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I have been a professional nanny for 19 wonderful years. I also have been an Assistant Teacher and a nanny for special needs children. I believe that all children are special and true gifts. I have a lot of fun and creative ideas for art projects, games and playtime. I have alot of experience helping with potty training. I am...
5.0
"We loved having Heather as our nanny and we were so sad when our time with Heather ended (our fault)! Heather is extremely punctual and reliable. She was our nanny from winter to summer of 2022. Heather was...

Reviewed by Brian R.

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Branndi C.


Hillside, IL

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion

5.0

(2)

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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...
5.0
"Branndi is a very great listener that is able to come up with solutions to problems. She is very cheerful and brightens any room she enters. She is very organized and timely."

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Rachel H.


Westchester, IL

$24-30/hr6 yrs exp

Ready To Start ASAP!!

5.0

(2)

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I'm 30 years old and I'm looking for a part time baby-sitter position. Currently I'm in college to become a Nurse. I'm looking for a family with flexible schedule since my classes can change a bit every session. In 2016 I came to the USA was an Au Pair for 2 years and after that, I have been working as a nanny for families...
5.0
"Rachel is very responsible and loves to take care of kids."

Reviewed by William H.

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Maureen M.


Oak Park, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Patient and Loving Mom available for ALL your Childcare Needs

4.0

(1)

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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...
4.0
"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 provides daily needs for her as well and reading stories....

Reviewed by Jennifer V.

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Tahira R.


Glen Ellyn, IL

$16-40/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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I am reliable caring and loving person I am gentle and love helping people especially those who have special needs. I want to provide with comfort and security of having trustworthy.
5.0
"Tahiti was on time, congenial, caring, and careful. I highly recommend her!"

Reviewed by Susan S.

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Starla B.


Glen Ellyn, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider-Nanny

4.9

(16)

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Hi my name is Starla. I'm a Mom, mentor, teacher, Chef, and so much more. I begin caring for children at a very young age. I've worked with babies, toddlers, elementary ages kids, teenagers, I also have experience working with special needs kids. I provided childcare from home and nannied for several families. I'm fun, loving,...
5.0
"We were so lucky to be able to bring Starla into the lives of our 2 little ones. They were immediately drawn to her which was all we needed to see to know it was a good fit. Our regular nanny was unexpectedly...

Reviewed by Care member

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Cami B.


Lisle, IL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Professional, Educated, Highly Recommended Caregiver!

5.0

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27-Year-old Hard-working, self-motivated DePaul University student focused on completing a B. S. in Psychology in 2024. Strong knowledge of psychology and healthcare as well as customer service, social skills, and office duties. Certified in CPR, non-smoking, reliable car, & experience with animals. I worked as an After-Care...
5.0
"Cami was very engaged with my children and was not on her phone like most people these days. I rate a A+++"

Reviewed by Care member

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Cori F.


Darien, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

4.5

(2)

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I am a certified Educational Assistant. I have worked with 3-5 yr old special needs at risk children for 18 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 15 years.
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Amy D.


Melrose Park, IL

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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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.
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Jordan S.


Elmhurst, IL

$15-18/hr2 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

5.0

(1)

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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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Hakima H.


Riverside, IL

$24-39/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available

5.0

(6)

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I have been working as a nanny since 1997, I have experience with different age group, and I worked with families in different part of Chicago-land, I am responsible, reliable, patient, and professional nanny, I have a great love and passion to work with children, I can play, read and engage the child into different activities...
5.0
"Hakima is great! She's dependable, trustworthy, an excellent care taker, and really is patient with our children. She was our nanny for a while, our children adored her and we loved the way she cared for them...

Reviewed by Andrew D.

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Andrea S.


Darien, IL

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

(1)

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Hello! I'm Andrea. I'm a registered nurse and I work 3 days a week. I want to nanny on my off days because I have a passion for children. I have experience with special needs as well (Down syndrome, autism, seizure disorders, and non-verbal kiddos). I have also traveled with a family on multiple trips and provided 24-7 care.
5.0
"Andrea is a caring & dependable caregiver! We would not hesitate to hire her again!"

Reviewed by Mara M.

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Dania G.


Melrose Park, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced & Dynamic Childcare Provider

5.0

(2)

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Dynamic and highly dependable Childcare Provider and Educator with over 13 years of experience. Background in Early Childhood Education and Childhood Development. Extensive special needs experience. Dedicated to helping shape children into confident, intelligent, and empathetic people who will carry those traits on into...
5.0
"We hired Dania to help us with our daughter. She was always on time, and our daughter loved having her come over. Dania was very nice and accommodating to our crazy work schedules and work times. We would...

Reviewed by Sandra B.

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Miriam T.


Melrose Park, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic Nanny

5.0

(3)

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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...
5.0
"Wife and I could tell she was a natural in the first few moments she met the kids. Our 1yo and 3yo boys loved her! Wife and I went on a date and felt very relaxed having Miriam watch over the boys. Thank you,...

Reviewed by Jonathan U.

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Paige W.


Lombard, IL

$20-33/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter And Part-Time Caregiver

5.0

(3)

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I have a teaching degree in elementary education from a University. I have been babysitting children since I was 13 years old! I am great with water safety and am CPR/First Aid certified. In addition, I have worked with special needs children and have watched children with severe food allergies. I absolutely adore kids, playing...
5.0
"Paige worked as our Nanny last summer caring for my 9 year old son and 6 year old daughter and she did a wonderful job! She kept my children active all summer by playing in the park, taking them swimming,...

Reviewed by Gia D.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hinsdale, IL

Priscila M.

5.0

We hired Priscilla to babysit our 7 year old daughter. Everything went extremely well and our daughter is really excited to see her again! Would not hesitate to recommend

- Julie C.

Megan C.

5.0

Megan has been taking care of our 3 children for 5 years (infants to grade school). She is wonderful with the kids and very dependable! Megan managed driving them, cooking meals, school drop off/pick ups, schoolwork, bed times, teaching reading and so much more. She also traveled frequently with us...

- Ashley C.

Lauren B.

5.0

Lauren worked at licensed day care home for 3 years. The children ranging in age from 3 months to 12 absolutely loved her. She was my assistant and ran the day at times. I would recommend her to anyone. She is hard working, funny, caring and unbelievable with children. She is definitely a down on...

- Linda B.

Kaeleen E.

5.0

Kaeleen is very patient, caring and sweet with children.She is extremely responsible, strategic, playful, and I feel very safe knowing she's trained in critical care and can perform CPR and the Heimlich maneuver.

- Care member

Heather V.

4.0

Heather has a calm energy that was great in our house with 2 under 2. She was flexible with coming in early when needed. Only worked with her for a few months because she moved out of state.

- Jenna S.

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