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Find special needs caregivers in Homer Glen, IL that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Homer Glen, IL

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Homer Glen, IL

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Ashlyn F.


Lockport, IL

$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Excited And Educated Sitter, Smiles All Around

5.0

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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...
Ashlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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 hadn’t moved so far away I would hire her over anyone else....

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Virginija S.


Willowbrook, IL

$21-26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Vaccinated Caregiver With Experience In Childrens Care And Senior Care

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....
5.0
"Virginija is a very compassion , dedicated person providing care with exceptional skills including personal care , daily activities, management , security comfort and trust with her attentive approach ! Highly recommended "

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Alissa P.


Palos Heights, IL

$18-24/hr • 1 yrs exp

Upbeat Attentive Caregiver

Compassionate caregiver looking for a live-in position to help create a good home atmosphere for your loved one. As a former Special Needs Personal Support Worker and Animal Rescue Caregiver, I have always enjoyed helping others. In addition to growing up taking care of a large family and a sister with special needs on an oxygen...
Alissa can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep, specialized care
Skills:

CPR

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Maria S.


Tinley Park, IL

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Vailable For Companionship, House Keeping And Meal Preparation

I'm a very patient, honest with a great personality. I have many years or experience on housekeeping and caring for senior and kids include special need Childrens.
I am a friendly caregiver that likes to keep things positive and up beat. I enjoy cooking and cleaning as it is soothing to me. I have a clean driving record and am currently obtaining my license to be a clinical counselor. My classes are on my time so do not interfere with my work. I help nanny for a special needs autistic girl...
Amanda can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
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Amanda J.


Romeoville, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a loving and nurturing childcare provider with over a decade of experience. I have a passion of working with special needs children and work with one family with two special needs children on late Friday evenings. I love to educate and teach children the importance of work around the house teaching them cleanliness,...
Amanda can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Samantha H.


Orland Park, IL

$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Baby Sitter Or Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My Name is Samantha. I am a Special Education Paraprofessional in New Lenox D122! I have over 10 years experience in child care and a ficus on child development. I work with all special needs population and average children as well. I have a Bachelors in Child Psychology and will be starting a master certification 2023...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Patrick S.


Mokena, IL

$25-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

Seeking Regular Part-Time Work Monday-Thursday During Evenings!

I am a 25-year-old graduate student living in Chicago. I have 6 years of experience working with children and adolescents with moderate to severe special needs, primarily in the school and recreational setting. I am currently in the final year of my Master's program studying school psychology, so I am also well versed in...
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Melanie W.


Willowbrook, IL

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 35-year-old loving stay at home mother. I have 3 daughters, 8, 9, and 10, as well as a 16-year-old son. I have over 15 years of experience caring for children of various ages from newborn to 12 years old, including multiples and special needs. I have always loved caring for children and assisting in their development...
Melanie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Denise P.


Orland Park, IL

$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp

Care Giver

I have been taking care of a woman in her 90s for over seven years with dementia. I helped her with getting dressed and bathing/showers. I gave her her medication. I also ran errands, made meals, did laundry, house cleaning, and took her to her appointments and anything else she needed. I am very nice, dependable, and honest.
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Ann K.


Orland Park, IL

$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Part-Time Or Full-Time Nanny.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a stay-at-home mom for over 10 years! Before having my own children, I was a Nanny for several years including working with special needs children and also in a nanny-share program with two 4-month-olds. I love being around children and being able to help families achieve work/life balance!
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Chelsea H.


New Lenox, IL

$17/hr • 2 yrs exp

Friend Shaped Sitter, Ready To Bring Joy

Hello! I go by Cameron, and I'm an experienced childcare provider, both in personal and professional settings. I've done daycare work, lifeguarding, summer camp counseling, and individual family childcare. I'm very outgoing, and have many fun activities I can provide to give a wonderful experience to the kiddos in you life. I...
Chelsea can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Vanessa B.


Darien, IL

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

My passion is helping and taking care or people (children and adults). I enjoy putting a smile on someone's face. I am friendly, efficient, organized, and responsible. I have volunteered at senior centers in the past. I have worked with special needs children and handicap individuals.
Vanessa can also help with: Personal care, respite care
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Robyn J.


Lockport, IL

$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

Need Help I'm Here

I am a CNA and I have been since 2009. I have worked in homes and nursing homes with people with special needs. I am experienced in this area of work.
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Melanie W.


Willowbrook, IL

$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

I have four years of full time paid experience working with a child with disabilities. I adored her, but her mother needed a live-in. My 4-year-old son always came with me, and I would still need to be able to bring him with me and pick up/drop off at preschool. We had so much fun in our down times (when there were no therapies...
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Sophia D.


Crestwood, IL

$18/hr • 6 yrs exp

Creative And Fun-loving But Responsible Sitter :)

I have a nice big family: 4 siblings, 3 younger and my older brother has special needs. I've been caring for them all since age 12 plus babysitting my cousins occasionally on top of that. They're all older now and don't need care, but I adore children and miss caring for them but am too young for my own! I don't smoke, own my...
Sophia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Courtney F.


New Lenox, IL

$18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience being a nanny and I have raised my own kids. Two of them have special needs so I have a very patient and nurturing personality. I love to interact with kids and teach through play.
Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Linda N.


Tinley Park, IL

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 20+ years of foster care experience. I have 4 children, 31, 28, 20 and 19. I have worked with special needs and Autistic children. I am also Montessori trained. I would like to care for your child part time in my home, perhaps sharing time with a grandparent. School teachers preferred! Let's talk.
Linda can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Virginija S.


Willowbrook, IL

$25-26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hello! . I have a lot of experience with special needs kids for the last 20 years.
Virginija can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Isabel M.


Darien, IL

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've had a lot of experience with young kids, last summer I was a nanny for two boys. I have been babysitting for almost 5 years now and have had experience with babysitting special needs kids. I've watched up to 4 kids at a time. I enjoy keeping the kids active and try to keep them away from electronics. I know a lot of good...
Isabel can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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