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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Homer Glen, IL

The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years

Special needs caregivers in Homer Glen, IL

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Carrie S.


Homer Glen, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Senior Caregiver Available Full-Time

5.0

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My name is Carrie. Prior to becoming a caregiver, I was a Cosmetologist and a Cosmetology teacher. I have always loved working with people. I used to care for a lady who had a rare neurological disease called cortical basal degeneration. It is so rare that they had no set treatment for it. She was dependent on me for everything...
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Yanira N.


New Lenox, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny, Special Needs Teacher Assistant And Mother

5.0

(2)

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I have nannied & babysat for several families. I worked as a special needs teacher assistant. Please see my review from the previous family I nannied for. I am also a US Veteran and mother of two boys (4yrs & 19-month-old).
5.0
"Our family had the pleasure of employing Yanira as a full time nanny for our daughter. She did an amazing job and was truly an extension of our family. Yanira was always punctual, dependable and arrived daily...

Reviewed by Carrie J.

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Emily R.


Tinley Park, IL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Enthusiastic

5.0

(1)

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Hi there! I am 34 years old & have over 20 years of nanny & babysitting experience, ages ranging from 6 weeks and up! I have 11 years of experience with individuals of all ages with various special needs. I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology & Human Development, a year & a half of Child Counseling Masters level experience,...
5.0
"Emily is energetic and enthusiastic about child care. She showed up right on time for the interview. My 2 year old son hasn't had child care since March 2020, so I expected reluctance from him. But he took...

Reviewed by Alycia B.

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Sarah M.


Orland Park, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter/Summer Babysitter

5.0

(1)

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I have been working as a Special Education Teacher for the past 9 years in Chicago Public Schools. I have worked in the blended preschool program at my school for the past 7 years. I have experience babysitting for all ages, as well as special needs children. I have my Masters in Education as well as my undergrad.
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Magdalena N.


Orland Park, IL

$20-22/hr1 yrs exp

Interactive Nanny

3.7

(3)

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Hi my name is Magdalena I am 26 years old. I am bilingual and can speak English and Polish. I attended University of Illinois at Chicago where I majored in Psychology and also minored in Polish. I graduated from there in 2016. Currently I am getting my masters through an online program at Liberty University. I love working with...
5.0
"Maggie was punctual and professional during her interview! She had great questions and was forth coming with her schedule and other obligations! Our schedules didn't sync (my schedules was a little complex, no...

Reviewed by Kimberly C.

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Bonniejean M.


Mokena, IL

$21/hr9 yrs exp

"Joy Of Children"

4.6

(8)

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My personality: Joyful and outgoing. I'm a nurturer, caring and compassionate and patient. Great with kids! I love working as a Nanny. This is very rewarding for me. I help children build social skills and character as well. I like working with kids because kids rock! They are unique! Each and every one of them and they matter....
5.0
"Bonnie was great!- she was on time, courteous, and able to adjust when our dinner went late. She cleaned up after the kids and herself. The girls had so much fun with her! Can't wait to use her again!"

Reviewed by Care member

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Emily R.


Tinley Park, IL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Positive, Fun, & Creative Influence

5.0

(1)

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Hi there! I am 34 years old & have over 20 years of nanny & babysitting experience, ages ranging from 6 weeks and up! I have 11 years of experience with individuals of all ages with various special needs. I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology & Human Development, a year & a half of Child Counseling Masters level experience,...
5.0
"We are so lucky to have found Emily! Our daughter clicked with her right from the start! She's so sweet and asked all the appropriate questions! We are super grateful to have her watch or daughter!"

Reviewed by Breann W.

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Cori F.


Darien, IL

$20-33/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(4)

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I have worked with special needs at risk children for 19 years. I now currently am an educational assistant in an elementary PreK-2nd grade building for 6 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...
5.0
"Cori makes wonderful connections with children. She is reliable and a very hard worker. She is a wonderful care giver to others and takes pride in her work with people."

Reviewed by Rebecca H.

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Eileen K.


Worth, IL

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

I'm A Caring, Loving Person Who Gives Dependable Help

5.0

(3)

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I have a lot of experience with children of all ages. Some with autism, muscular dystrophy, down syndrome, etc. I have been a caregiver for over 19years and I'm a mom of three.
5.0
"I hired Eileen to help take me to an outpatient procedure and ensure I was ok after. She was punctual, extremely professional and helped make it a very easy day! "

Reviewed by Patrick D.

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Niki M.


Lemont, IL

$18-50/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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I am CPR certified I'd would describe my personality as Fun, Energetic, Nurturing, Empathetic & Creative. I like working with infants and kids because I am like a big kid myself! I love to have fun with the kids while creating a safe environment for the children to learn, laugh, and grow. I have experience working as an infant...
5.0
"Niki is considerate, caring, and kind. We have 2 toddlers who are a handful. She displays patience at a level we all wish to achieve. She is also flexible with our every changing schedule and her accommodations...

Reviewed by Care member

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Mercy O.


Lockport, IL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

CNA

5.0

(1)

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Dear, My name is Mercy . I'm a young Christian lady residing in Lockport IL and a mother of 4 months old baby. I am writing to express my interest in becoming your caregiver. I have always had a passion for working with older people and children, especially those with disabilities and I believe that my skills and experience...
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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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Ashlyn F.


Lockport, IL

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Excited And Educated Sitter, Smiles All Around

5.0

(1)

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I have been regularly babysitting for over 6 years, I was a nanny while receiving my AD in Child Development. I worked in early childhood education for 2 years, and now during the day I am a paraprofessional with special needs children. I can help promote adaptive skills such as toileting, hygiene, and household chores, as well...
5.0
"I would give more than five stars if I could! Ashlyn was the best nanny I have ever had with my daughter. She went above and beyond to make sure my daughter was happy, learning and well taken care of. If I...

Reviewed by Care member

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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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Camille A.


Lockport, IL

$24-36/hr9 yrs exp

Compassionate Sitter, Like Your Best Friend!

5.0

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Hello there! My name is Camille and I am a Registered Nurse & graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I am Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certified and currently am working night shift in the Intensive Care Unit. I am a reliable, dependent and trustworthy caretaker who believes kindness is of the utmost...
5.0
"We can't express how much we would recommend Camille to other families. On our wedding day, Camille cared for our four year old son throughout the entire day at the venue itself (getting ready, wedding,...

Reviewed by Kevin R.

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Lori M.


Lockport, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Times

5.0

(1)

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Hello, my name is Lori. I am a mother of 2 wonderful grown adults, and a grandmother of 5 beautiful grandchildren. Working with twins comes from caring for my twin grandchildren, as well as my great niece and nephew. I have been working with students whom have special needs at the high school level for the last 18 years. Before...
5.0
"Lori is a wonderful nanny, our family was lucky to find her through Care.com. She helped us over the last several months and made it a wonderful experience for the kids and us. She planned fun activities for...

Reviewed by Jayasri V.

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Danielle H.


Tinley Park, IL

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Creative Chaos Coordinator

5.0

(1)

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Hi! My name is Dani, and I am a school social worker at an elementary school. I am a licensed social worker with several years of experience working with kids, especially children and adults with special needs such as Autism. My previous job was as a behavior clinician- no tantrum is too big for me to handle! I have 4 younger...
5.0
"Dani is Amazing! She did everything we asked and more. Our kids loved her and they said she was the best babysitter they have ever had! "

Reviewed by Care member

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Meghan L.


Oak Forest, IL

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

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Hello! My name is Meghan. I am 24 years old and have many years of experience working with younger kids. I have worked in daycare settings for a little over 2 years, and have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I am currently a pre-kindergarten teacher for children ages 3-5, including children with special needs. I...
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Virginija S.


Willowbrook, IL

$14-19/hr

Special Needs Caregiver

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Hello! . I have a lot of experience with special needs kids for the last 20 years.
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Angela C.


Orland Park, IL

$18-22/hr1 yrs exp

Your Child's New Best Friend!

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Hi parents! My name is Angela and I am currently a Senior at Carl Sandburg High School. I am patient, energetic, and a problem solver when it comes to children. I love working with kids as I am a part of my school's preschool program in helping teach and create activities for the children. I also work with the special needs...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Homer Glen, IL

Yanira N.

5.0

Yanira is an exceptional mother herself and thrives on caring not only for her own children but the children of others.

- marvin D.

Emily R.

5.0

Emily is energetic and enthusiastic about child care. She showed up right on time for the interview. My 2 year old son hasn't had child care since March 2020, so I expected reluctance from him. But he took right to her, handing her every toy he had. She engaged with my son, played with him, asked...

- Alycia B.

Magdalena N.

5.0

Maggie was punctual and professional during her interview! She had great questions and was forth coming with her schedule and other obligations! Our schedules didn't sync (my schedules was a little complex, no fault of hers) but it seems a family would be so lucky to have her! Thanks Maggie! It was...

- Kimberly C.

Bonniejean M.

5.0

Our two girls had so much fun with her! She is so bubbly and friendly that are toddlers easily warmed up to her. She is punctual, respectful, and goes with the flow- she cleans up after herself and after our date night ran a little late. She was not bothered that we came home a little bit after our...

- Lindsey F.

Emily R.

5.0

We are so lucky to have found Emily! Our daughter clicked with her right from the start! She's so sweet and asked all the appropriate questions! We are super grateful to have her watch or daughter!

- Breann W.

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