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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Island Lake, IL
The average rate is $17/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
Special needs caregivers in Island Lake, IL
Nicole P.
Island Lake, IL
$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Been Working With Children Of All Ages For More Then Ten Years
4.5
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I started babysitting when I was 10. I have taken care of children of all ages newborn-teenage. I have worked as a babysitter but mostly as a full time nanny/ house manager. I have experience with multiples as well as special needs. I am also CPR/first-aid certified. I do not have children of my own but do have a niece and a...
5.0
"Nicole watched my dogs for an evening, fed them, gave them some attention, and kept them safe while I was out. She asked all the right questions and was very professional. "
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Andy B.
Island Lake, IL
$13-18/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Former special education teacher and Qualified Mental Health Professional.
6+ years of experience working with people who have special needs.
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Maintaining positive working relationship with client, client family, provider(s), and other referral sources.
20 plus years of handling client(s) with or have had dementia, alzheimers, stroke and copd, both professionally as well as personally.
Administer medications, personal hygiene, light housekeeping/ laundry, light meal...
Juli A.
Barrington, IL
$23/hr • 6 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...
Kimmarie K.
Algonquin, IL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun, Loving Mother Of Three Grown Children Would Love To Care For Your Precious Children
5.0
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In home childcare! My home backs up to Neubert Elementary. If you need care, reach out. Let's chat!!!!
I am a mother of three grown children. In the past
I have nurtured, loved, taught and cared for children in and out of my home. I have experience caring for up to 7 children at a time; from newborns to teenagers. I have also...
5.0
"Ms. Kim worked with my 4 year old daughter on preschool concepts such as reading, writing letters and numbers and on improving her vocabulary by teaching her new words and practicing them with her. She is great...
Reviewed by Tanushree B.
4.7
(3)
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I have worked in childcare since 1999. In those years I have worked at daycare centers and cared for ages 6 weeks to 12 years old and special needs.
From 2005 to 2012 I was a preschool teacher and enjoyed every minute of it.
I have also had nanny positions which was also a very enjoyable experience. During that time I cared for...
5.0
"Stephanie is a wonderful babysitter and our girls love her."
Reviewed by Jami H.
Sophia D.
McHenry, IL
$10-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello! I am interested in your care job!! I have 14 years experience taking care of children of all ages. Also special needs kids. I am CPR certified and I have taken college courses on early child development and early learning. I am very out going and have alot of energy. I love being outside, teaching, and exercising. I'm...
5.0
"Sophia is great. She provides my daughter and all the other kids lots of attention and care. There are a lot of toys for all ages and her home is always clean. My daughter loves going to her house and even...
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5.0
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Hi! I would be so excited to be a part of the family! My passion in life is helping and caring for others, especially children! I am currently attending Graduate School to review my Masters in Speech Language Pathology, preferably for children with special needs. I am CPR / First Aid Certified and renewed those certifications...
5.0
"Morgan was charming and conscientious. She took excellent care of our toddler. She was personable and fun. Our toddler was instantly at ease and never anxious about being left with someone new. It was a...
Reviewed by Susan O.
5.0
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Hello, My name is Jeff. I am a Autism Life Coach. I work with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Communication Disorders, Behavior Disorders, and Learning Disabilities. My experience is extensive beginning as a Substitute Teacher in the public schools, as well worked as a Paraprofessional/Job Coach Coordinator at a non-public...
5.0
"What a great life coach and a huge heart for the special needs community. He worked with my son for a couple of years. No a complaint and taught my son with autism a ton!!"
Reviewed by Dawn C.
3.6
(5)
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I am the mother of a 19 yr old son, a 26-year-old daughter and a grandmother to a 6-year-old boy. I have over 15 years babysitting and Nanny experience with all ages as well as special needs care. I find joy in helping children learn and grow. I enjoy arts and crafts, music, reading, going to parks and taking nature walks. I am...
5.0
"Dawn cared for my 3 kids last summer. She was never late or absent. She engaged with the kids and they really liked her."
Reviewed by Shannon C.
5.0
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Hi my name is Rhonda. I am CNA Certified and also have my certificate in dialysis. I have been doing home healthcare for the past 8 years. I recently cared for a gentlemen that's wheelchair bound and has heart, renal and diabetes. I transfer him from bed to wheelchair, to bathing, to dressing, prepare and serve meals, check...
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I have 30+ years caring for children and adults with special needs, including people in our aging generation living with dementia. I am passionate about advocating for those who cannot advocate for themselves. I am compassionate, caring and reliable.
Sophia P.
Barrington, IL
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
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Hi! I'm Sophia P. I am a rising junior in college at Virginia Tech studying architecture. I love kids and have worked with them in the past in both babysitting and volunteering at a therapeutic riding center for special needs kids. I am patient, responsible, organized, fun and active. My schedule is very flexible (day and time)...
Abigail B.
McHenry, IL
$17-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
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Hello, My name is Abby and I am looking for a caregiver job with kids of all ages. I previously worked as a Registered Behavioral Technician with over a year of ABA experience and would love to expand to the caregiving side. I would Ideally like a position with children that have special needs, as I am pursuing a career in that...
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I am a Mom of three children ages 25, 22, and 12. I have many years of experience in childcare though our parish and school, along with volunteering with children with special needs in the area of Adaptive Water Sports. I am also a foster parent and adoptive parent.
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I was Nanny to child with special needs from August 2018 to March 2020.
I provided care for a 6-year-old with severe down syndrome Monday - Friday from 6-8 a.m. then again after school, 3-6 p.m.
I would make and feed him breakfast, pack his backpack with bottles/ lunch, assist him with transportation on and off of the school...
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I am a mother of three beautiful grown children.
My experience, the past 10 years, has been in the child care field. I worked with many children, some with special needs, the past three years I have worked for a private family.
Today, I desire to spend quality time with the elderly.
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I have spent the past year or so working at a facility for the mentally and developmentally disabled, working as a Hab aide.
Zofia G.
Mundelein, IL
$26-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have 13 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Meal Preparation , Bathing , Housekeeping, medication administration , special care , special needs assistance. I had great work reference from families who employed me.
got Annual non medical service workers training certification. All Trust Methods of...
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I am a full time special education teacher in cook county. I just started my 5th year teaching and am still loving it!
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Island Lake, IL
Nicole P.
5.0
Nicole has always been amazing with the kids and very helpful and accommodating! She’s been able to help us in a pinch and is so sweet!
- Care member
Kimmarie K.
5.0
Ms. Kim worked with my 4 year old daughter on preschool concepts such as reading, writing letters and numbers and on improving her vocabulary by teaching her new words and practicing them with her. She is great at reading stories and making them sound funny. She would sound out letters in order to...
- Tanushree B.
Stephanie K.
5.0
Stephanie was our nanny for 3 years. She cared for our now 5 and 3 year old. She was with us full time. She is caring, fun and willing to do extras such as education. Our family loved our time with her and our kids miss her. We only made a change due to one of us deciding to stay home with our kids...
- Care member
Sophia D.
5.0
Sophia is great. She provides my daughter and all the other kids lots of attention and care. There are a lot of toys for all ages and her home is always clean. My daughter loves going to her house and even talks about her home after she gets home, a great indicator that she enjoys that environment.
- Care member
Morgan M.
5.0
Morgan was charming and conscientious. She took excellent care of our toddler. She was personable and fun. Our toddler was instantly at ease and never anxious about being left with someone new. It was a delightful experience.
- Susan O.
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Ratings for Island Lake, IL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Island Lake, IL are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.