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Anthony J.

Kenilworth, IL

from
$30/hr
3 years experience
Errands
mobility assistance
transportation
meal prep
respite care
My name is Dr. Anthony and I have over 20 years of experience supporting individuals with autism, special needs, mental health challenges, and seniors with dementia or Alzheimer's. He provides personalized care through memory games, companionship, and medication preparation. My career includes roles as a Behavioral Health...
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Cashmear M.

Chicago, IL

4.5(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience
Part-Time Babysitter/Mother's Helper:I have 4 years of child care experience for a family of three boys age's (3, 4, 8) and a family two age's ( 10 months and two). My job required light house work, preparing meals, and keeping the kids entertained. Also an teachers aids for kids with special needs.

Marlee H. says "Cashmear will do anything to keep her commitments, and children just seem to be drawn to her. She is also incredibly intelligent and kind. I would trust...

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Sherlee S.

Skokie, IL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have been a Certified Home Health Professional for 8 years and a Nanny for 9 years and would love working in both fields when available . I help with light house keeping , feeding reading singing and prepare food according to parents diet ! I have experience taking care of special needs children I help them engage in every day...
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Judith D.

Nanny

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
In my history of being a nanny and a Special Education Teacher Assistant, I have always treated the children in my care as an extension of my own family. I worked as a full time nanny from 2012 to 2020 for several families. In that time period, there was a brief pause to nannying while I cared for my elderly mother in my home...

Erica F. says "We enjoyed meeting Judy. Her reference said she was "phenomenal." She seemed to have great maternal instincts as well."

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Alfredo R.

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am very interested in the opportunity to assist, I want to be a true companion on uplifting someone who needs care by listening to my clients first and provide comfort to their worries and fears. I took my medical board exams in order to practice medicine in United Sates. My medical degree is from Mexico where I have practiced...

Care Member says "The entire family was very pleased with Alfredo's professionalism. He always performed his duties with a smile and a pleasant attitude. He undertook...

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Dina S.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
I cared for my cousin's husband for several months. He has Lewy Body Dementia. I helped with feeding, dressing, exercise, recreation and toileting. He and I became fast friends and have a close bond. I have also worked with children with autism and ADHD. My best friend from High School has Muscular Dystrophy, and my best friend...

Karen O. says "Dina is family and during my husband's illness she was his caregiver/companion during the day thereby giving me much needed time away from constant...

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Olivia K.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
A Little bit about myself, I'm a kindhearted energetic childcare provider. I've professionally cared for children of all ages including special needs. I have 10+ years on my belt in the Nanny/Childcare industry, along with my working towards my BA in early childhood education. I'm CPR and First Aid certified. I strongly...

Jonathan T. says "She did an amazing job looking after my two children, and I would definitely use her again!"

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Jaclyn M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
I love children. I started working at a daycare facility at the age of 15 and continued to work there throughout high school. When I was 18, I went to college to pursue my degree in Elementary Education. During college breaks and summers I nannied for a family with grade school aged twins. Upon graduation, I received a job...

Care Member says "Jaclyn was by far our little T (10m) favorite caretakers. Shes so kind and communicative with her (and us) and as a former teacher we felt rest assured...

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Florence N.

Helping Hands

Chicago, IL

4.0(0)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I'm a 44-year-old divorced mother to a 12-year-old boy with Down Syndrome, who is truly a blessing. I've been a full-time mother, and I am ready to get back into the work force. I am a very reliable, responsible, and kindhearted individual. I'm open to providing care, compassion, nurturing to any age as I truly enjoy helping...
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Lauren G.

Theraputic Nanny

Highwood, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
With a Bachelor's Degree in psychology, my first job out of college was working in a residential facility for children with special needs. In the five years working as a Child Care Counselor, I helped children with ADD, ADHD, OCD, ODD, AS, TS, and a variety of other mental health diagnoses. As a public school teacher of many...

Ann D. says "Lauren is capable of doing most anything, does it quickly and with kindness and care. If you have a list to be completed, Lauren gets it done in record time...

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Claudia M.

Experienced Sitter (M-F 10 Am On)

Evanston, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
Hi! I love working with children who are eager to play and learn. I have worked with children my whole life. I have raised two very responsible, healthy young adults. I have taught all levels and have worked with special needs children. I have a fun, nurturing character. I am firm but loving and I think kids are amazing. I...

Meret B. says "Claudia treated our son as her own. She was always thinking of activities for them to do together. He loved her and would ask for her even on days she...

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Connie B.

Niles, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I have been in the social service field for over 20 years. I was also was a preschool teacher, but went back to my first love, working with people with disabilities. I worked in a residential home with girls with severe disabilities, then did respite care for a few years and loved it all. I was a job coach helping people with...

Stacy C. says "We have been so incredibly lucky to have Connie as part of our care team. She has been reliable, responsible, and very kind in the care of our son with...

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Meghan M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
I have paid experience teaching theater, dance, art and yoga to children over the past 11 years. I have 2 years full -time nanny experience with toddlers and over a decade of babysitting experience as well. I've worked with kids of all ages and love to plan a fun day with my charges. I have 20+ years experience with special...

Chelka P. says "Meghan is my 3rd nanny, and she is THE.BEST. Your time and money will be well-spent on this amazing person. She regularly goes above and beyond with my...

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Sylvia B.

Speech Therapist/Tutor- Polish-Speaking/ Special Needs & All Ages

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello all, thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I live in Chicago and am providing services for children of all ages as a Speech-Language Pathologist as well as a caregiver! I am an elementary school-based SLP and am finishing up my 7th year there. I completed my Master's coursework in Speech-Language Pathology at...

Renee G. says "Sylvia was hired to watch my 8 month old daughter for one day while I worked from home. My daughter immediately took a liking to her and she had non stop...

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Erika M.

The "Experience" You Want

Chicago, IL

4.2(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Travel
I have been nanny and a baby-child sitter for more than 20 years. I worked for public schools for 10 years. Playing outside. Helping/teaching children to write or do some homework is fine with me. I have also worked with all sorts of "special needs and children with disabilities". The families I have worked with have children...

Jonathan A. says "Erika was able to come on short notice and help with an apartment deep cleaning. Punctual, great eye for detail, and super friendly!"

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Leticia B.

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have over 6 years of experience with kids of all ages (from newborn to teenagers). I have experience with special needs as well as I used to work with autistic children. I have the following qualifications: -CPR certificate - Very good driver with a clean record - Comfortable with swimming supervision - Willing to work at...

Care Member says "Wonderful and an amazing person. Kind, generous and excellent with my daughter. First time mom and I had to go back to work but my daughter was in...

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Mary S.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Name is Mary! 24 years old, and currently a banquet manager for Hilton hotels. I am the 2nd oldest of 11 children! Yes 11! Love children and lots of experience. I work full time but as we are getting into our slow season I would like to pick up some part time work to fill my off nights & days. I am experienced with small...

Bernadette S. says "I have know Mary for 7 years! She is a kind and loving person and has a big heart for everyone. She is an specialist in home care. She loves to cook...

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Julie D.

Northbrook, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
I am a mom with 17+ years of experience, I have two teenagers. Both opposite traits, one with special needs socially and emotionally and one that is an honors student and gymnast. I adore all infants and toddlers. Currently, I work for 2 families part time. I am available on Fridays and some weekends.

Care Member says "Julie worked for us for 6 months and she was fabulous with our 1 year old son. He would always get excited to see her. She did a great job teaching him...

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Tyra C.

Part-time/Full-time Caregiver Available!

Chicago, IL

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
I grew up in a home with six siblings, four sisters and two brothers! Three older and three younger, I also have two nephews and a niece, all under the age of six that I have babysat since their birth. I spent two years as a overnight camp counselor caring for up to 13 campers at a time. While working as a counselor, I gained...

Raynee H. says "Tyra is extremely patient, caring, and loving. She took very good care of our two little ones, and even went above and beyond after she put them down for...

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Isadora T.

Evanston, IL

4.8(1)
from
$21/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Part-time, on call, substitute in Evanston & surrounding areas + Overnights anywhere 4+. I think children are some of the most interesting people on the planet ! If you are seeking a calm, patient, experienced, safety conscious, reliable Covid-19 and RSV vaccinated, boosted, non-smoking sitter with an intuitive understanding...

Care Member says "Isadora watched my 6 and 4 year old boys while my primary care was out of town. She has an amazing knack for communicating and listening effectively to...

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  • The average post rate is $30.00/hr as of January 2026

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Kenilworth, IL

Special Needs Caregivers in Kenilworth, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Cashmear M.

Cashmear will do anything to keep her commitments, and children just seem to be drawn to her. She is also incredibly intelligent and kind. I...

- Marlee H.

Judith D.

We enjoyed meeting Judy. Her reference said she was "phenomenal." She seemed to have great maternal instincts as well.

- Erica F.

Alfredo R.

The entire family was very pleased with Alfredo's professionalism. He always performed his duties with a smile and a pleasant attitude. He...

- Care member

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