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Honest, Personable, Responsible, Compassionate And Dedicated Caregiver /Nanny For Six Families
McHenry, IL
4.6(1)
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 26 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
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My first experience as a childcare provider is when I was a young teenager. Later, I worked with special needs children as a bus driver and teaching assistant for eight years. I have worked with families who had infants, preschool and school-aged children as a nanny since 2011. I fully enjoy being a nanny and I am in excellent...
Ian G. says "Karen is very nice and has a vast range of experience in a variety of areas. She babysat our 2 1/2 year old boy for a week during the day when we were in...
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- $20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I have been babysitting since I was 13. I have taken a care giving class. I have babysat children from infancy-12 years of age. I have worked the past two summers at Western Dupage Special Recreation Association. There, I have worked with children from ages 6-12 with different special needs. I have also worked programs involving...
Michael D. says "Thanks to Care.com, we are happy to have a nice babysitter for our son, who will be 3 years old on the 3rd of December. Liz is a caring and experienced...
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- $22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am the mother of a 21 yr old son, a 28-year-old daughter and a grandmother to a 7-year-old boy. I have over 15 years babysitting and Nanny experience with all ages as well as special needs care. I find joy in helping children learn and grow. I enjoy arts and crafts, music, reading, going to parks and taking nature walks. I am...
Shannon C. says "Dawn cared for my 3 kids last summer. She was never late or absent. She engaged with the kids and they really liked her."
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Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
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Hi I'm Anna, 30 yrs old, live in McHenry, mom of two girls age 5yrs and 2 yrs. Experience in formal daycares and in-home care. Have worked with highly sensitive infants, autistic and special needs children, and ages from 6 weeks-14 yrs old. I am CPR and first aid trained, certification is out of date though! I am available...
Paige N. says "Ana was very kind and enjoyable to be around with my daughter. She watched her for a date night and we were very pleased. "
See profileHello! My name is Lizzi and I would love to help you out. I have had experience almost all my life working with children with special needs. I got involved in volunteering at NISRA when I was about 8 or 9 because my sister had worked there. I absolutely LOVED going to work with her and helping her/hanging out with everyone for...
I have worked with special needs children as a special needs bus driver and summer school teacher's assistant for eight year. I have a cover letter and resume that I will bring to an interview. Thank you.
I am a mother of two young boys and an LPN with 15 years of experience in pediatrics. I love working with babies and children.
I have worked with children with ASD for 3 years and have tons of experience with all ages. I have a master's in Special education and ABA
I currently work for NSSEO kirk school it is a therapeutic day school that helps students with multiple disabilities ranging from autism to non ambulatory medical needs. I work part time a few days a week and I would like something either on the weekends or one or two days a week in the evenings around 5:00 pm
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- $15/hr
I have more than 25 years experience of working with all age categories patients including cerebral palsy, autism, mental development, diagnosis associated , dementia, diabetes, cancer patients, ALS, MS, autoimmune disorders. I am available for 4 days per week assignments.
I have worked in IDD for the last 3 years. I have worked with a variety of different individuals with different needs. I am also Safety Care trained.
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, I'm Kaila. I currently work at an elementary school with kids between the ages of 5-7 . I have also worked at a middle school with kids between the ages of 12- 13 . I have 2 younger siblings that are 13 & 10 that I have babysat since they were toddlers. I have nannied 3 kids ages between 1- 6 during the summer of 2023. In...
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- $16/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
meal prep
companionship
dementia
light cleaning
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I am an accomplished and compassionate caregiver with a strong history in healthcare delivery. I provided over 14 years of in-home service to a client with advanced stages of Multiple Sclerosis. I managed all aspects of her health and maintained a safe and secure environment. I'm experienced in working with paralyzed, cancer and...
Hi! I'm Evie, I Have Roughly 2 Years Of Experience And Want To Pursue A Career Working With Children
McHenry, IL
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- $17/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Evie, I have 4 years of experience. I'm currently in school to pursue a career in pediatric nursing:) I have some previous knowledge of working with children with special needs as well and look forward to helping in any way I can! I can help with light housekeeping, laundry, carpooling, and homework. I'm trained...
Light cleaning
I'm an attentive and experienced childcare provider with a genuine passion for nurturing children's development and growth. My patient and composed nature allows me to approach challenging situations with a level head. I maintain open communication with parents through detailed daily reports, fostering trust and transparency....
Travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
Learning and Playing with children has blessed me with the most wonderful memories of all!
Teaching a child to express themselves and communicate through music and sign language (ASL) and watching their frustrations ease, are some of the reasons I became a Nanny. I am a loving Caregiver and Consultant with over 20 years of...
Maria G. says "Donyel was a nanny to our daughter for almost a year, starting when she was 6 months old. She's by far the best care-taker we've ever had! She's...
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10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Renee and I am a holistic caregiver, specializing in assisting family members with behavioral, psychiatric and developmental challenges. There is a lot of education and degrees alongside my 25 years of professional experience, but my best asset to your family really is my attitude. I bring a lot of positivity...
Michael L. says "Renee has been amazing. My kids adore her. She has been a life saver. She keeps the kids busy and engaged. Definitely recommend for any family."
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi! I would be so excited to be a part of the family! My passion in life is helping and caring for others, especially children! I am currently attending Grad School to get my Masters in Speech Language Pathology, preferably for children with special needs. I am CPR / First Aid Certified & renewed those certifications this year...
Susan O. says "Morgan was charming and conscientious. She took excellent care of our toddler. She was personable and fun. Our toddler was instantly at ease and never...
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- $25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
As a childcare provider with 25 years of experience, I've had the privilege of nurturing and educating young minds, shaping their early development. My passion for childcare stems from my positive babysitting experiences and a deep desire to make a positive impact on children's lives.
My patient, calm, and friendly nature...
Care Member says "Stephanie was our nanny for 3 years. She cared for our now 5 and 3 year old. She was with us full time. She is caring, fun and willing to do extras such...
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I have spent the past year or so working at a facility for the mentally and developmentally disabled, working as a Hab aide.
Alexis A. says "Caitlin works professionally with children with special needs as her career and uses the skills she's learned within that environment across the care she...
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $15.93/hr as of June 2025
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.5
Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in McHenry, IL
Special Needs Caregivers in McHenry, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 30 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
Karen R.
Karen is very nice and has a vast range of experience in a variety of areas. She babysat our 2 1/2 year old boy for a week during the day...
- Ian G.
Elizabeth W.
Thanks to Care.com, we are happy to have a nice babysitter for our son, who will be 3 years old on the 3rd of December. Liz is a caring and...
- Michael D.
Dawn C.
Dawn cared for my 3 kids last summer. She was never late or absent. She engaged with the kids and they really liked her.
- Shannon C.
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