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Sylvia B.

Speech Therapist/Tutor- Polish-Speaking/ Special Needs & All Ages

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello all, thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I live in Chicago and am providing services for children of all ages as a Speech-Language Pathologist as well as a caregiver! I am an elementary school-based SLP and am finishing up my 7th year there. I completed my Master's coursework in Speech-Language Pathology at...

Renee G. says "Sylvia was hired to watch my 8 month old daughter for one day while I worked from home. My daughter immediately took a liking to her and she had non stop...

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Janae W.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
Hi! I'm a friendly babysitter. I have 2 yrs experience with babysitting. I am very patient with kids and allow them to express what they want. I can help out with crafts and other tasks. People often tell me I have a warm aura because kids gravitate towards me a lot.

Corin P. says "Loved having Janae as a babysitter! She helped with packing my son's lunch for school and making sure both my son and daughter were fed on time, properly...

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Jhan I.

Compassionate And Trustworthy

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. a wife and a mother of two boys 27 years and 14 years lived in Chicago and suburbs for over 30 years I'm a licensed cosmetology. I work as a nany from age of 21 for a special need 30-year-old girl . And the then got my license and worked as hair...

Maryam A. says "Jhan was very engaged in helping care for your child. My child enjoyed her helping us. As with anyone helping with care-giving of your child, make sure...

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Jameson K.

Fun And Creative Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
As a certified teacher with 12 years of experience and a passion for making a positive impact on children's lives, I believe my creative and friendly nature makes me an exceptional childcare provider. I value open communication with parents, providing regular updates and following their preferred methods of communication. My...

Stephanie S. says "Jamie has been wonderful with our infant and with our dogs! She has really been a life saver and our little one really seems to like her! I am very sad...

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Alexis S.

Berwyn, IL

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a dedicated advocate for people with disabilities. I have worked in this field for about 6 years. I have loved every step of this journey, this is why I am currently going to grad school to pursue a career in occupational therapy. I have worked I'm a in home and clinic setting and understanding the stressors not only for...
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Dina S.

Child Whisperer

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello Families! My name is Dina. I have committed over 30 years to providing compassionate childcare for infants through teens in a variety of childcare settings. I have had amazing opportunities supporting children and their families as a nanny, home school teacher/tutor, preschool teacher, mother's helper and special needs...

Care Member says "Dina is a caring & trustworthy pet/house sitter who has been with us for years."

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Natacha P.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a recent graduate looking for an income and I have 5 years experience working in healthcare. Thank you.

Yulanda C. says "Natacha was a great conversationalist and was helpful when I needed assistance going to a medical procedure. She's very dependable and I would recommend...

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Jennifer K.

Exciting-Reliable-Kind Caregiver Looking To Curate Exceptional Experiences

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
I am a fun, thoughtful, reliable and hardworking woman who knows her way around the City. My childcare background includes babysitting, working in a Nanny share and two years as an individual aide for Special Needs students in elementary school. I recently left the corporate world and am going back to where my heart is working...

Care Member says "Our family was so fortunate to have found Jenny as my son's first nanny. She worked with us full-time for almost 18 months and continues to be a key...

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Evelyn U.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
Hi there! I'm Evelyn- I love kids and can say with confidence that caretaking is what I'm best at. The way I care for children reflects the way I was raised; with empathy and respect. I'd like to say I've been babysitting since I was 10, as I helped my mother raise my 2 younger sisters, but I've been officially babysitting and...

Ximena O. says "She is awesome with my son. He gets excited when I tell him she will be coming. I love her dependability, attention to homework assignments,...

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Ella S.

Experienced, Fun, And Loving Nanny Looking For Part-time To Possible Full-time Job.

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have lots of experience with caring for children, including babies and children with special needs. I love my job!
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Anastasia C.

Part-Time Or Full-Time Caregiver Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Ana, a compassionate caregiver with over 12 years of experience babysitting and nannying. Your children's well-being is my top priority, and I bring a diverse skill set that includes caring for newborns, twins, children with special needs, and pets. I grew up with three younger siblings, and have always been the "mom...

Stephanie H. says "Anastasia was wonderful! We booked a last minute trip to Nashville and she worked with us. We hit traffic and accidents etc which delayed us but...

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Kaitlin B.

Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have babysat for 5 years. I worked as a one on one companion with a child who has special needs for the past 3 years. I enjoy playing games with the kids and am very adaptable to meet schedule needs.

Ling L. says "Kaitlin is caring and creative with kids. I highly recommend her. "

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Chloe B.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
As a natural-born caregiver with over 5 years of experience, I am passionate about nurturing and supporting children's growth. My journey in childcare began with fulfilling babysitting roles, which ignited a desire within me to make a positive impact on young lives. My future career goal is to become a children's art therapist...

Katie L. says "My kids LOVE Chloe (ages 11, 9 and 4). They ask for me to go somewhere just so Chloe can babysit. She is salt-of-the-earth sweet and always engaging and...

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Michael S.

Family Organization Assistance

Oak Brook, IL

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I just finished caring for a non-verbal autistic boy in the afternoons. My responsibilities included meal preparation, transportation, and life skills including physical and mental activities to enhance his daily life. My best attributes in this situation are my patience, persistence, and sense of caring for the situation for...

Leslie G. says "Michael was dependable and punctual. He was very friendly and worked hard. He helped up with a large family event. He was lovely to the guests, and we...

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Leilani M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Leilani. I recently graduated with my bachelors in Health Informatics. My ultimate goal is to become a nurse. I have a very big family so taking care of kids is something I've always done and enjoyed. I have a sister with special needs and have been a caretaker for her for years. She has mosaic Down syndrome,...

Care Member says "Leilani has been such an amazing caregiver for our baby girl (less than 1 year old). Our daughter lights up anytime she sees Leilani and gets great...

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Athena G.

Looking For A Nanny?

Chicago, IL

4.5(1)
from
$29/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Athena! I'm an experienced preschool teacher passionate about art, music, and outdoor education. I'm seeking nanny opportunities in Chicago for this summer and beyond. I have a degree in developmental psychology, with experience as an infant nanny as well as caring for kids with autism and special needs. My focus is...

See'trail M. says "Athena babysat my 7-year old daughter and she raved about how interactive she was during the stay. She was punctual and communicated throughout the...

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Erika M.

The "Experience" You Want

Chicago, IL

4.2(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Travel
I have been nanny and a baby-child sitter for more than 20 years. I worked for public schools for 10 years. Playing outside. Helping/teaching children to write or do some homework is fine with me. I have also worked with all sorts of "special needs and children with disabilities". The families I have worked with have children...

Jonathan A. says "Erika was able to come on short notice and help with an apartment deep cleaning. Punctual, great eye for detail, and super friendly!"

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Rosaura C.

Full Time Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
ROSAURA Objective: Certified Nursing Assistant since 1998. Specialize in Dementia, Parkinson's, MS and Austism. Working homecare since 2015 Experience: A. B 02/21- Present Personal Support Worker Help around his apartment Errands, Walks M. H 09/2019-Present CNA Companionship, ADL, Groceries, Errands Custom Home...

Natalie S. says "Rosaura helped me with wound care after I had to have an emergency surgery. I had an abscess removed from my tail bone and had to have surgical packing...

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Amy D.

Elmhurst, IL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm a certified Preschool teacher and have hours in training and certification for assisting children with special needs ranging from autism to physically disabled. I enjoy story time, puzzles, drama and arts and crafts. I am flexible and reliable. Hope that I can be a great fit you and your family.
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Alesandra D.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
My name is Ali and I am currently a third year student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Northwestern. I have had experience dealing with special needs for all ages and am hoping to purse a career in pediatric physical therapy upon graduation.

Lisa M. says "Ali was a true delight! I only wish she could have held me for a longer period of time. She was extremely dependable and reliable. She takes initiative...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.7

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Melrose Park, IL

Special Needs Caregivers in Melrose Park, IL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Sylvia B.

Sylvia was hired to watch my 8 month old daughter for one day while I worked from home. My daughter immediately took a liking to her and she...

- Renee G.

Janae W.

Loved having Janae as a babysitter! She helped with packing my son's lunch for school and making sure both my son and daughter were fed on...

- Corin P.

Jhan I.

Jhan was very engaged in helping care for your child. My child enjoyed her helping us. As with anyone helping with care-giving of your...

- Maryam A.

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