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Niki M.

Lemont, IL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I am CPR certified, and currently work part time at a daycare center. I would describe my personality as Fun, Loving, Nurturing, Empathetic & Creative. I am passionate about teaching and working with infants & toddlers/kids. I love to have fun with the kids while creating a safe environment for the children to learn,...

Care Member says "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...

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Caregiver

Lemont, IL

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
I'd describe my personality as passionate, courageous, adaptable, hardworking I like caring for people with special needs because caregiving cultivates gratitude, it creates a beautiful and unique bond, I have the opportunity to learn new things I'm looking for a job that offers flexibility in hours I started caring for...
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Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I worked as a child's day head day camp counselor for three summers. I worked with 70+ kids from ages 5-11 full time doing various sports, crafts, field trips, and swimming. I currently babysit for a family with three children: 2/3 have a rare terminal disease and have severe special needs. I worked in college as a personal...
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Experienced Childcare Provider With 8 Years Of Experience Including Special Needs Children

Orland Park, IL

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Kerstin, A passionate and nurturing childcare provider with over 8 years of experience with infants - teens and special needs. I approach every child with patience, understanding, and tailored care. I'd describe my personality as compassionate, reliable, and patient. I genuinely care about the well-being of every child...
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Vaccinated Caregiver With Experience In Childrens Care And Senior Care

Willowbrook, IL

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
10 years experience
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....

Care Member says "Virginija is a very compassion , dedicated person providing care with exceptional skills including personal care , daily activities, management ,...

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Experienced Senior Caregiver Available Full-Time

Homer Glen, IL

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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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Compassionate Sitter, Like Your Best Friend!

Lockport, IL

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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...

Joanne D. says "Camile was extremely helpful and went above and beyond what was needed at times. My 3 kids loved when she came and my youngest would always ask if camile...

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Special Needs Caregiver

Darien, IL

4.7(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
I am a certified Educational Assistant. I have worked with 3-5 yr old special needs at risk children for 21 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 19 years.

Care Member says "She watched my mom who was 97 and did a wonderful job. Very caring and her clients always come first. Willing to help whatever needs to be done. "

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Excited And Educated Sitter, Smiles All Around

Lockport, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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...

Care Member says "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...

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Interactive Nanny

Orland Park, IL

3.7(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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...

Kimberly C. says "Maggie was punctual and professional during her interview! She had great questions and was forth coming with her schedule and other obligations! Our...

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Darien, IL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have worked with special needs at risk children for 21 years. I now currently am an educational assistant in an elementary PreK-2nd grade building for 7 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...

Renee K. says "Cori is dependable, reliable, is a strong communicator, and takes great care of my children. I would recommend her to other families."

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Dedicated In-Home Senior Care | Personalized Support

Lockport, IL

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
home modification
hospice services
+ 1 more
I am a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with over 10 years of experience providing high-quality care to seniors and individuals with special needs. I specialize in dementia, Alzheimer's, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) care, ensuring clients receive the attention and comfort they deserve. My...

Christina K. says "Barb has been phenomenal with watching and engaging my active father who has Alzheimers/dementia. She is very trustworthy & knowledgeable in dealing...

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Quality Care, Peace Of Mind

Lockport, IL

5.0(0)
from
$37/hr
10 years experience
I am a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with over 10 years of experience providing high-quality care to seniors and individuals with special needs. I specialize in dementia, Alzheimer's, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) care, ensuring clients receive the attention and comfort they deserve. My...
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I'm A Caring, Loving Person Who Gives Dependable Help

Worth, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
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.

Patrick D. says "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...

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Darien, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Personal care
respite care
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.
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Downers Grove, IL

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Eva and I'm a junior at the University of Iowa, but will be home for the summer in Downers Grove, IL. I'm looking for a full-time nanny or babysitting job nearby. I'm caring, reliable, and energetic, with years of childcare experience-I've been babysitting for families since middle school. I'm happy to help...
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Childcare Provider

Worth, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have extensive experience in childcare. In addition to having 5 children of my own. I worked with special needs children at a Junior High. I was caregiver for years to a friend with 2 children, one of whom is autistic. I currently nanny for a family with 2 children; ages 4 and 6.
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Special Needs Caregiver.

Darien, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
My degree in Psychology has given me many tools to help with special needs children and adults. I am an extremely patient person with a caring and sensitive side.
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Super Baby Sitter

Bolingbrook, IL

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm 20 years old. I have my own business and I babysit. I have 7 years of experience in babysitting. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I have experience with children with special needs. Love to do arts and crafts and a love for animals. I'm currently enrolled in teacher training.
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Caregiver For Children With Special Needs

Worth, IL

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I have an AAS in Early Childhood Education. I'm Type 04 Paraprofessional Certified. I have worked with children from toddler to middle school. The past 8 has been one-on-one with child on the Autism Spectrum. Currently, I work for Palos Heights School District as an ABA Therapist/Paraprofessional. During the school year, I...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.33/hr as of June 2025

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Lemont, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Niki M.

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...

- Care member

Virginija S.

Virginija is a very compassion , dedicated person providing care with exceptional skills including personal care , daily activities,...

- Care member

Camille A.

Camile was extremely helpful and went above and beyond what was needed at times. My 3 kids loved when she came and my youngest would always...

- Joanne D.

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