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Barbara B.

Quality Care, Peace Of Mind

Lockport, IL

5.0(0)
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$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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Ashlyn F.

Excited And Educated Sitter, Smiles All Around

Lockport, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
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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Barbara B.

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
Home modification
errands
hospice services
meal prep
dementia
+ 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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Nima B.

Lockport, IL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have work as a caregiver live in , also children's with autism I have more than 15 years experience with both
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Gabrielle M.

Lockport, IL

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$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi my name is Gaby . Ive been in the home health care field for 6 years. Ive taken care of patients who have had different disabilities and illnesses such as cancer, strokes, Alzheimer's- Dementia, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, etc. I am experienced with companion care , medication management, bathing, lifting, cooking and...
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Laura A.

Medical Assistant 20 Years Experience

Lockport, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have been a medical assistant for over 20 years. My background is in Orthopedic Spine and out patient surgery. Home health is a path I started 3 years ago when the physician I was employed by retired. My heart is in home health now, it has been truly rewarding. In the past three years I have worked with quadriplegic and the...
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Sue M.

Full- Time Nanny Available !

New Lenox, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a mother of three beautiful girls ! I also have four amazing grandchildren who spend a lot of time at my house. I had a daughter with special needs so I have a lot of experience with these types of children as well. I have been babysitting two amazing kids G and N for the last four years. I think of them as my own...

Kathy P. says "Sue is probably one of the most selfless individuals I know. She is a wonderful mother and grandmother. Sue worked in the education system as an Aid to...

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Niki M.

Lemont, IL

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Terry G.

Lemont, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Experienced caregiver for children, elderly, and pets - patient, reliable, and nurturing. Hi, I'm Therese! I have 10+ years of experience caring for children of all ages, elderly adults, and pets. I'm calm, compassionate, and highly dependable. Experience includes: • Special needs care (nonverbal autism, ADHD, sensory needs,...

Katrina J. says "We hired Terry to watch our two Doberman's while we were out of town for a week. She was amazing and took great care of them! We loved that she kept us...

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Bonniejean M.

Mokena, IL

4.8(1)
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$23/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Nurturing children's growth is a genuine passion of mine. For nine years, I've had the joy of caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens and beyond. I am a patient and creative caregiver with a college degree. I enjoy playing board games, puzzles, and educational games that make learning fun! I am comfortable...

Care Member says "Bonnie has been watching our special needs daughter for several months. She is prompt and professional. Our daughter is always very excited when she...

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Kristen K.

Extremely Organized And Reliable. Loving And Consistent. Dependable And Fun.

Plainfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am extremely reliable and dependable. I can manage a household of many schedules, care for children and pets, and keep a clean and organized home. I offer many references who can verify my reliability, attention to detail, and efficient use of time while providing a loving and fun atmosphere with special outings for children....

Michael L. says "Kristen is an excellent sitter. Professional, education background and works well with my daughter who has behavior focused challenges. Highly...

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Yanira N.

Nanny

New Lenox, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
I have nannied & babysat for several families over the years. I worked as a special needs teacher assistant. Please see my reviews from the previous families. I am a US Veteran and homeschooling mom of 3 boys (7, 4 & 10-month-old). I look forward to hearing about your family and how I may be able to help.

marvin D. says "Yanira is an exceptional mother herself and thrives on caring not only for her own children but the children of others."

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Wendy S.

Super Nanny

Joliet, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have been taking care of children since 1985. I have been a nanny all over USA until 2002. I decided to make a change and moved to Mainland China (Shenzhen) to teach English. Now I own a small kindergarten in Shenzhen. Because they do not accept or understand learning issues in children, our school gets many special kids. My...

Justin B. says "Wendy is awesome! She's very knowledgeable and very experienced in childcare. Both my kids are on the spectrum and I couldn't have asked for a better...

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Carrie S.

Experienced Senior Caregiver Available Full-Time

Homer Glen, IL

5.0(0)
from
$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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Carol G.

Learning Behavior Specialist Certified Special Education Teacher, Former Caregiver And Nanny

Joliet, IL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have had multiple prior educational and volunteering experiences working with children and adults with disabilities and baby-sitting as well as taking care of family members with special needs. My area of specialty is severe and profound. I worked my way through college as a nanny and caregiver through a company. I have an...

Lisa S. says "She is an awesome teacher who cares for her students and would do anything for them. She is dependable, reliable, and responsible."

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Amy L.

Experience With Traumatic Brain Injuries, Disabilities

Plainfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been trained in reflex integration, TBI recovery related to strokes, brain injury, visual-auditory-sensory issues. I work with infants to adults.

Connie B. says "Loving and wonderful. A great addition to our team. She has worked with ASD children for a long time and not only understands them but also what the...

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Cassie C.

Homer Glen, IL

4.1(1)
from
$24/hr
18 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
As a natural-born caregiver with 18 years of experience, I have a deep-rooted passion for nurturing and supporting children. My journey into childcare began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered the immense joy and fulfillment that comes from positively impacting young lives. Since then, I have dedicated myself...

Heather W. says "It was a pleasure having Cassie as a sitter for my children. Cassie is very upbeat, dependable and was willing to drive my kids to all of their after...

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Ashley M.

Joliet, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Social Work Graduate, awaiting LSW. Experience working with at-risk youth in crisis situations, and after-school settings. CPR/AED/ First Aid Certified Currently a Full-Time employee as a Qualified Mental Health Professional and Crisis/Outreach Manager. Has own transportation. Currently learning Spanish and taking classes, can...
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Ana E.

Babysitter/Nanny

Joliet, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a senior in college studying nursing. I have lots of experience nannying. I love children and have worked with kids of all ages, even those with special needs! I am looking for a part time/as needed job in the Joliet/Plainfield area while I finish my last semester!

Jackie F. says "Ana is the BEST! She was with us for 3 years until she moved for nursing school. My 3 little girls adore her. She was always 15 minutes early and was...

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Wendy S.

Worked With Children All Ages All Developments. Great Helper Full Of Fun And Laughs

Joliet, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked with children of all ages and really all developments thru my career. Right now I am mainly a mom. But I am hoping to find someone needed a helping hand part time during later morning and till around 330 p.m. I am hard working and find ways to turn rain storms into rainbows.
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.17/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 Lockport, IL

Special Needs Caregivers in Lockport, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Ashlyn F.

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...

- Care member

Barbara B.

Barb has been phenomenal with watching and engaging my active father who has Alzheimers/dementia. She is very trustworthy & knowledgeable...

- Christina K.

Sue M.

Sue is probably one of the most selfless individuals I know. She is a wonderful mother and grandmother. Sue worked in the education system...

- Kathy P.

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