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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Hoffman Estates, IL

The average rate is $14/hr as of April 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Hoffman Estates, IL

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Yesenia G.


Hoffman Estates, IL

$14-25/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter, Home Assistant

5.0

(1)

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Hello, my name is Yesenia. I've been in several professional caregiving roles since 2016. Most of my experience has been with children. I worked at a licensed home daycare, with several families independently and with a nanny agency throughout my career. Additionally, I was a behavioral health technician and worked with children...
5.0
"Yesenia is a very good caregiver. She had positive interactions with our son. She followed all of our instructions and there was no conflict. I would hire her again given the need."

Reviewed by Matt C.

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Jayleen S.


Hoffman Estates, IL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Happy And Fun Baby Sitting Service

5.0

(3)

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I have watched many children over the past few years. I love working with children and hope to help them with whatever they might need. I've worked with a special needs organization and have cared for children of all ages. I've helped with changing, feeding, swimming, and homework. I am certified to work at day cares and I am...
5.0
"Jayleen does a great job playing with my highly energetic boys! I feel confident leaving them with her, and they love when she comes over."

Reviewed by Barbara G.

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Yesenia G.


Hoffman Estates, IL

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Compassionate Nanny With Special Needs Experience

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I have 5+ years of caregiving experience and have worked extensively with individuals whom had special needs. I have worked with special needs cases primarily for a year and assisted with a variety of needs. I enjoy care-giving because I love to work with children and find ways to help them grow. I believe that children are...
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Vanessa S.


Hoffman Estates, IL

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

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Hello my name is Vanessa, I'm 23 years old. I have experience with children for about 9 years. I enjoy taking care of children and establishing a meaningful relationship with them, reading books, out door activities. I would love the opportunity to care for your children.
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Jessica D.


Hoffman Estates, IL

$15/hr7 yrs exp

Jessica D

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- I am a Responsible, Fun-loving caretaker with a heart of gold - With almost a decade of experience in various childcare settings, I am familiar with all age groups and have extra training in special needs/behaviors. - CPR, first aid certified - Currently in University working towards a Bachelors Degree in social work with a...
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Laurie B.


Palatine, IL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Experience with Special Needs

5.0

(2)

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I have about 5 years of experience in special ed. I was a teachers aide at kirk school in Palatine for 3 years. I have also been a private caregiver for an adult male with special needs.
5.0
"Fabulous person, smart, kind, punctual."

Reviewed by Gloria T.

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Juli A.


Barrington, IL

$23/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver/CNA Available Now Extra Shifts Tues Thru Friday

3.7

(3)

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Hello, I am a 52-year-young, healthy, energetic, and outgoing Barrington resident searching for a position(s) with kind individual/family that can utilize my positive personality. I am a registered CNA with CPR certified for children, infants and adults with 12+ years of private senior care. I am presently committed to a 24/4...
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Lorraine G.


Glendale Heights, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Bilingual Experienced College Student Available for Babysitting

4.5

(12)

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I enjoy working with children of all ages. I've been working with children since I was 15 years old. I have excellent references upon request. I finished my associates degree and completed 3 years towards a nursing degree. I am a certified nurses assistant. I reside in Des Plaines. I'm fluent in Spanish & English. I enjoy...
5.0
"Lorraine was my nanny for my two girls for 3 years. I decided to be home full-time so I no longer needed her as a nanny. However, she still works for us for date nights. My girls love Lorraine. While being our...

Reviewed by Amanda M.

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Gina M.


Schaumburg, IL

$13-18/hr2 yrs exp

Compassionate, Careful & Fun Sitter

5.0

(3)

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I have experience with children all ages for over two years now. I was an assistant teacher at a daycare during my senior year of college where I worked with infants-7-year-olds. My duties there included, playing, supervising, cooking, cleaning and teaching. I also have a niece who is 6 months old whom I take care of often. I...
5.0
"Amazing with children! Very responsible and dependable."

Reviewed by Brenden H.

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Judith C.


Palatine, IL

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver and Respite Care

3.0

(2)

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I have worked with all ages and a wide variety of special needs clients. I have 14 plus years of experience both professionally and personally. I have a BA degree and am certified in CPR, CPI, DSP and QRMP. I've done substitute teaching in IL and taken First Aid. I love this line of work and can honestly say that I love going to...
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Candace W.


South Elgin, IL

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

(5)

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I raised my own children, my son (33) and my daughter (23). Over the past 20 years, I have served as a toddler teacher, and home-daycare provider, and served 4 different families as a nanny for the last decade. I also have experience working with people with special needs. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I enjoy working with...
5.0
"I have known her on a business and personal level. I was her manager at her place of employment. Candace is very flexible, caring, dedicated and loving. Candace was loved by all the families at the daycare not...

Reviewed by Karen Z.

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Kylie S.


Arlington Heights, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Best Babysitter

5.0

(1)

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I have a lot of experience working with children! I have babysat many children and babies at once for years now and am very passionate about caring for them! I used to work for NWSRA last year which was working with special needs children. I also have tutored kids ages 6 and up! I have three brothers and over 30 first cousins...
5.0
"We hired Kylie for the summer to take care of our infant son, she was beyond amazing! She always cared for him as part of the family and was flexible with evolving needs and circumstances. She was...

Reviewed by Nicole O.

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Trista W.


Carol Stream, IL

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher And Care Taker

5.0

(3)

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Hi there. My name is Trista and I am so excited to be part of the Dupage county area. I come with 15 plus years of teaching experience and I also have a degree in therapeutic recreation. I have worked with all age populations and I am a compassionate mother of two!
5.0
"She is great with kids! We really love her!"

Reviewed by Maya V.

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Amanda G.


Carol Stream, IL

$25/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hello all, My name is Amanda and I am a Certified Newborn Care Specialist and Career Nanny. I have five years experience as a private nanny. Additionally, I have two years experience teaching preschool publicly, one of which I was a Director. I have cared for children from birth to 12 years, and those with a variety of special...
5.0
"Amanda was a thoughtful, knowledgeable, and responsible caregiver for my 6 mo baby when she cared for H 2 full days and made a huge difference in that time. She came armed with expertise that made H giggle, but...

Reviewed by Katheryn M.

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Nicoleta R.


Rolling Meadows, IL

$25-35/hr3 yrs exp

Licensed Practical Nurse

3.0

(2)

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I am a nurse for over 9 years and a CNA for more than 10 years. I do my job with passion because I believe it is more than a job, I believe it is a calling. I am a mother and wife and I have worked with families that have considered me as part of their family. I am dependable, flexible and a positive person. I am honest and I am...
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Colleen B.


Mount Prospect, IL

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny And Babysitter

5.0

(1)

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Currently, I am a Professional Nanny for twin 2-year-old boys, and I love it! I have been working with children since I was a teenager. I was the neighborhood go to Babysitter. My experience is as a Nanny, Babysitter, Certified Elementary and Physical Education Teacher, Day Camp Director, Summer School Teacher, and...
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Jen F.


Elgin, IL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Special Needs Tutor Or Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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Hello, I currently teach in a self-contained special education classroom. This is my 8th year of teaching. I hold a Master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction with Specialized Endorsements in Special Education and English as a Second Language from National Louis University. I also have a bachelor's degree in Elementary...
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Lorraine G.


Glendale Heights, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time / As Needed Care Giver Available!

5.0

(1)

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Hello, My name is Lorraine. I m 27 yrs old. I m currently working as a nanny in Wilmette. I'm a certified nurses assistant and have completed 3 yrs towards a nursing degree. I have experience taking care of children and adults with special needs. I am naturally patient, loving and nurturing. I believe in treating the people I...
5.0
"Lorraine assisted me with transportation and after care of surgery. She is dependable, kind, willing to run errands for me. Would highly recommend her and would definitely hire her again. She was so nice and a...

Reviewed by Susan C.

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Hannah C.


Schaumburg, IL

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hello! Thank you for viewing my profile. My name is Hannah, I am 24 years old. I currently live in Schaumburg, IL. I have worked with quite a few families the last 6-8. I have had experience from newborns until early elementary school aged children, as well as some special needs. I have watched families with 4-5 children, and...
5.0
"Hannah is sweet and responsible. She was with sour family for quite sometime. We have 4 kids total and 3 under4.She was absolutely amazing. Kids were happy to see her and enjoyed playing with her throughout...

Reviewed by Care member

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Mariah T.


Elgin, IL

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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I am great with kids, I am 26 years old, I am very respectful , I am a hard worker, I am also very patient, I am very dependable you can count on me I can cook And clean and read bed time stories to your little ones , I have experience with all different ages and I even have 7 years of experience with the special needs...
5.0
"Mariah is a wonderful person. She is great with kids/people in general . She's a very loving and caring person. She always on time . I never had a problem. My kids love her ."

Reviewed by Diarrah R.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hoffman Estates, IL

Yesenia G.

5.0

Yesenia is a very good caregiver. She had positive interactions with our son. She followed all of our instructions and there was no conflict. I would hire her again given the need.

- Matt C.

Jayleen S.

5.0

Jayleen is wonderful! She is so great with our daughter, punctual, communicative, and kind. We highly recommend her!

- Heather V.

Laurie B.

5.0

Laurie took care of our special needs son and was amazing with him. From helping to feed him, play with him, give medication, etc. Laurie always provided the best care. She is reliable, responsible and trustworthy.

- Care member

Lorraine G.

5.0

Lorraine was my nanny for my two girls for 3 years. I decided to be home full-time so I no longer needed her as a nanny. However, she still works for us for date nights. My girls love Lorraine. While being our nanny she was punctual, reliable and dependable. I would hire her as our nanny again if I...

- Amanda M.

Gina M.

5.0

Gina is loyal, smart, and responsible. I went through my entire degree program with her. I would trust Gina with my life. She's an excellent student, learner, and social worker.

- Katie S.

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