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Lori S.

Licensed CNA Caregiver

Joliet, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Companionship
light cleaning
errands
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Lori. I have over 20 years experience as a certified nurse assistant. And six years with Lightways hospice, formally known as Joliet area Community hospice. I have worked private in home care for 6 years as well. I worked for three years at United cerebal palsy with special needs children. I cared for my...

Care Member says "Lori is conscientious and reliable. She truly cares for her clients."

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Barbara B.

Dedicated In-Home Senior Care | Personalized Support

Lockport, IL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
hospice services
errands
dementia
meal prep
+ 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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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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Ana E.

Babysitter/Nanny

Joliet, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 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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Laura W.

Nurturing And Patient

Manteno, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi I was a teachers assistant for special needs students for eight years. For the past 12 years I have been a nanny for children ages newborn to 12 years old. I raised twins of my own. I enjoy reading stories, teaching children numbers, letters, colors, shapes, their address, and their phone numbers. I enjoy doing arts and...

Kaitlin K. says "Laura has watched all 3 (6, 4, and 20 mos) of my children for over a year and has been a wonderful part of our family! We had to accept a daycare spot...

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Camille A.

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
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Barbara B.

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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Niki M.

Lemont, IL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Kayleen B.

Part-Time Caregiver/Nanny

Bourbonnais, IL

4.5(0)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I have a 2-year-old of my own and have been a caregiver from my very first job. I have worked homecare from birth-senior/hospice care, special needs, activity director at an assisted living facility, and in home daycare to be able to be with my little one. I had taken a break from using this site to pursue other jobs but have...
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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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Janice B.

Caregiver/Nanny

Tinley Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I am looking to help people care for their children while they are working. I am a mother of 3 grown children and I have been working with students with special needs for about 7 years. I have a big family and love being the fun aunt to my young nieces and nephews. We love to do crafts, go to the zoo, swim, plays games,...

Angela K. says "Janice has been with us for almost a year. She watches my 1 year old since he was a newborn while I went to work as a nurse. She is very flexible and...

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Michelle N.

Experienced Nanny Seeking Welcoming Family

Park Forest, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Michelle and I am 28 years old. Below is a few things about myself! - 9+ years experience in the ECE Field - Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certified - Fully Vaccinated - Non Smoker - Clean Driving Record - Infant/Toddler CDA - Experience working with twins, children with special needs & sibling groups - In addition...

Care Member says "Michelle was an amazing nanny to my little girl. She was nurturing, educational, structured and also incorporated our preferences. She’s extremely...

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Heather M.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Steger, IL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello my name is heather I have been a c n a for 16 years and have been doing home care 18 years. I have a clean back ground current CPR card . I am on the nursing registry for both Illinois and Indiana in good standings. I am responsible, caring, compassionate and reliable. services I provide include but are not limited to...
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Virginia R.

Special Needs Caregiver

Plainfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
My name is Virginia and I am 46 years old. I have worked in a daycare setting for about 24 years. I have worked as a nanny/sitter and have experience with infants through school age for a number of years. In 2008, I graduated with a BA degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Early Childhood Education Special...

Genoveva R. says "Virginia is patient, energetic and caring with children. Trustworthy and self-sufficient in the work that she displays. She is great with children with...

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Kerstin T.

Experienced Childcare Provider With 8 Years Of Experience Including Special Needs Children

Orland Park, IL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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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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Ashlyn F.

Excited And Educated Sitter, Smiles All Around

Lockport, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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Cassie C.

Homer Glen, IL

4.1(1)
from
$24/hr
18 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
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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Wendy S.

Super Nanny

Joliet, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Carolina A.

Adaptive Sitter And Amusement Master, babysitter

Joliet, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! I will be on school break December 16th - January 16th and will be in Joliet. If you're looking for some temporary help (1 month) on weekdays after 2 pm, feel free to message me and I will get back to you :) Thanks! Things about me: - 3+ years paid experience - newborn/infant experience - infant-teenage experience -...

Cassandra B. says "Carolina was early and was amazing!!! My son wanted her to come back again tomorrow lol 10/10 says F. (5 stars)"

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.33/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 1.0

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Manhattan, IL are rated 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Lori S.

Lori is conscientious and reliable. She truly cares for her clients.

- 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.

Ana E.

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...

- Jackie F.

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