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Vianne W.

Nanny/Babysitter

Lake in the Hills, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am the mother of five amazing kids. They range from 9 years old to 19 years old. My youngest child has special needs, so I am very comfortable and familiar with any setting or situation. I have worked in healthcare for over 20 years and that includes hands-on clinical patient work. I am college educated and have CPR/AED/BLS...

Juanita C. says "Vianne was absolutely fantastic with my daughter S. She arrived on time, engaged her in fun activities and made sure she was well fed and happy...

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Caregiver With A Smile

Lake in the Hills, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
errands
mobility assistance
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
I've been a stay at home Mom/ Licensed Massage Therapist for 25 + years. My oldest child is 30, and my youngest just turned 20. I am looking for part time caregiver position. I have worked with elderly care, handicapped, disabled, learning disabled, ADHD, special needs, of teenagers to senior citizens. My son was a quadriplegic...

Margaret M. says "Robin was kind and so gentle as she cared for our 100 year old mom who needed help transferring initially and then was bed ridden by the end. Her...

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Special Needs Provider/Caregiver

Lake in the Hills, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I volunteered at Camp Summit in Texas, which allowed me to work with individuals with severe special needs. I helped shower, dress, feed and lift many different people. I was also a caregiver for elderly individuals, where I would help with their day to day tasks. I learned how to rotate individuals that were bed bound, promote...
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Lake in the Hills, IL

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Hi! I'm Emma and I am well versed in working with children with Autism, ADHD, and more. My previous babysitting experiences, (mostly my younger cousins and friends' siblings) have solidified my passion in taking special care of others! I am very patient, calm, and easygoing, and I love to go outside and play games and sports! I...
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Lake in the Hills, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
I have been working with children for 5-6 years or so. I've worked as an assistant teacher in a Montessori school for a couple years as well as private home care for special needs children and after school aides. I've worked with infant to adult aged.
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Lake in the Hills, IL

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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
-11 years experience with children age 2 months and up -4 years experience caregiving for people with special needs such as down syndrome, autism, and cerebral palsy -4 years experience following medication schedules -3 years experience cleaning houses
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Lake in the Hills, IL

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello I am Tamara . For over a decade, I've found immense joy in nurturing children's growth and development. My previous babysitting experiences sparked a passion for making a positive impact on young lives and supporting families by providing reliable care. I hold a college degree in addition to experience with special needs...
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Caregiver

Lake in the Hills, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Home modification
errands
light cleaning
dementia
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have cared for a variety of people with special needs I have worked in physical and speech therapy for stroke clients I have worked with clients with m/s I have worked with clients who have lost their eye sight and Alzheimer's I have many years of experience in care-giving field I am available days or nights and weekends I...
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Lake in the Hills, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I worked for 10 years as a nanny/sitter before becoming a mom. I've been a mother for 12 years. I volunteered watching children while serving in my church's Children's Ministry. I spent over 150 hours observing in Chicago Public Schools while in my graduate studies at Roosevelt University. As a nanny, I worked with all...
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Part-time Caregiver

Gilberts, IL

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi Parents! I'm Brooke, a loving and dependable nanny with 8+ years of full-time experience and 3 years as a newborn night nanny. I'm CPR-certified, a pediatric occupational therapy graduate, and have worked with children from newborn through preteen-including multiples, special needs, severe allergies, and asthma. I'm patient,...

nicole M. says "She is dependable and can always bring a smile to someone's face! She is a hard worker and loves kids and cares so well for them. "

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Autism Life Coach

Cary, IL

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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...

Dawn C. says "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...

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Crystal Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have cared for children with autism and Down syndrome, ADD/HD. I worked at School District 95 Special Education Department.

Barbara Z. says "Norma is knowledgeable, compassionate, reliable and was right there to support our family when we needed help. I felt confident to leave my two boys, one...

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Dundee, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Currently working as a Teaching Assistant. Experienced with ages 2-18 and special needs/education :) I have open availability to meet your needs. Very kind, caring, energetic and fun. Very active and always coming up with new ideas. Willing to help with housekeeping, E-Learning/home schooling and I'm a great cook. Very flexible...
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Carpentersville, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
respite care
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a mom to 4 grown children. Three sons and one daughter. My daughter lives w special needs, was born with a chromosomal disorder . I have taken care of my father who lived w severe Alzheimer's for the last years of his life. This past year I have worked with two Medicare funded services-that do home health care, for the...
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College Graduate

Barrington, IL

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$15/hr
9 years experience
(Bachelor Of Science In Therapeutic Recreation) & Health-Care Professional Of 9 Years. I am a college graduate from Indiana University (2010) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Therapeutic Recreation and a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). I am also a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and CPR & First Aid...
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Crystal Lake, IL

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$16/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi there, my name is Mikayla. I provide childcare/housekeeping services. I am fully certified to handle food, and cook fairly well so I can help with meals. I am CPR certified and I also am pursuing a career working with autistic children. I'm very calm and patient and I do work currently but some weeks I work less than others....
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Job Coach/Life Skills

Crystal Lake, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hi, I have over 10 years experience working as an Aide and Job Coach in a Special Needs environment. I enjoy assisting and teaching kids/adults life skills and job skills. It's very rewarding to see a child/adult feeling empowered when they learn something new. My availability, Monday though Friday would be 4-8 p.m. and...
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Mature And Experienced With BA In Psychology

Cary, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Supervised group homes for developmentally disabled children and adults, writing and implementing Individual Service Plans to assist clients to reach highest potentials, implementing behavioral plans, supervising and training care staff.
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Barrington, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Summer. Over the past three years, I've had the privilege of working with children in various settings, from volunteering at a special needs school to babysitting in my neighborhood and working at a summer camp. Each experience has been incredibly rewarding, and I've gained valuable skills in connecting with children and...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.10/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Lake in the Hills, IL

Special Needs Caregivers in Lake in the Hills, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Vianne W.

Vianne was absolutely fantastic with my daughter S. She arrived on time, engaged her in fun activities and made sure she was well fed and...

- Juanita C.

Robin F.

Robin was kind and so gentle as she cared for our 100 year old mom who needed help transferring initially and then was bed ridden by the...

- Margaret M.

Brooke P.

She is dependable and can always bring a smile to someone's face! She is a hard worker and loves kids and cares so well for them.

- nicole M.

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