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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Melrose Park, IL
The average rate is $19/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
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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.
5.0
"Kaitlin is caring and creative with kids. I highly recommend her. "
Reviewed by Ling L.
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ROSAURA
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Certified Nursing Assistant since 1998. Specialize in Dementia, Parkinson's, MS and Austism. Working homecare since 2015
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A. B
02/21- Present
Personal Support Worker
Help around his apartment
Errands, Walks
M. H
09/2019-Present
CNA
Companionship, ADL, Groceries, Errands
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5.0
"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 changed daily for almost three months. Rosaura had never...
Reviewed by Natalie S.
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My name is Amanda. I am 35, and live in Oak Forest. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my husband and our fur babies. My favorite hobby is theater. I love acting, singing, dancing. I'm also working on finishing my teaching degree. I have been a nanny on and off for 17 years, but consistently for the last 10 years....
5.0
"Amanda has been the full-time nanny for our 2.5 year old daughter since she was 4 months old. We are extremely happy with Amanda and the care she gives to our little girl. In fact, we often turn to Amanda for...
Reviewed by Heidi S.
Ariel Z.
Chicago, IL
$23-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
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Hi! At my daily job, I work with special needs kids from the ages of 2-6. I am also a big sister to six siblings. I have two sets of twins in my family whose ages range from one month to 9 years old. I have experience working with kids up to the ages of 16. I worked previously as a lifeguard and swim instructor so I am First Aid...
5.0
"Ariel was great and took really good care of our 2 year old son. we were running late and she was very flexible with that. We would hire her again."
Reviewed by Phil D.
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Looking to spend time helping seniors or children and pets. Confidence in managing households keeping schedules and empathizing with the different needs of others. I have raised 5 children including one with special needs.
Experience advising medical help needed with a calm approach.
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I studied psychology and child development in college. I got my first job as a part-time nanny at 14 years old, in which I worked with three children all under the age of three. I worked for this wonderful family all throughout high school and became very close with them. From there, I had two other long-term nanny positions...
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I have lot of experience with children from newborn- 11 years old, twins, special needs kids,. I worked as a professional child giver 7 years , and I have my own 2 kids 5, 7(special need).
Halle C.
Chicago, IL
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
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I have experience watching children of all ages and have extensive experience working with children with special needs. Just finished special education teaching license and have summers free.
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I am a speech-language pathologist who works with special education children and children with special needs ages 3-14. I am looking for babysitting jobs for the summer. I have nannied for and cared for children since I was in high school, and I have extensive experience babysitting for children of all ages.
I also am a...
Naomi L.
Chicago, IL
$45/hr • 4 yrs exp
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My name is Naomi and I currently live in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood. I have a car so I can travel to any reasonable location. I am posting to offer evening and weekend child and adult care service to families of children and young adults with special needs. I hope by doing so to allow their...
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Hello, I'm Ashley and l'm from the Chicago land area! Growing up, I had a very special relationship with my own babysitter who I looked up to. I try to carry her loving, thoughtful influence into my work as a nanny. My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs. I find such joy in being a...
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I am a positive, fun, responsible person. I have been babysitting for over 10 years. I love working with kids and am happy to come up with crafts, play games, encourage exercise and a healthy diet, transport kids to activities, and help with homework. I am a recently graduated PA who is both BLS and ACLS certified. I am fully...
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Hi! I have loved working with children all my life, and would love to become a positive part of your child/children's lives! In the last six months I became certified as a Registered Behavior Technician working with children with autism at By Your Side where I'm currently employed. I have a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice...
Megan D.
Chicago, IL
$10-15/hr
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I studied psychology in college. I got my first job as a part-time nanny at 14 years old, in which I worked with three children all under the age of three. I worked for this wonderful family all throughout high school and became very close with them. From there, I had two other long-term nanny positions throughout college. In...
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Hello! I have been caring for children since I was in middle school. I nannied throughout college and I have extensive experience working alongside children with special needs as well. Let me know if you have any questions!
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my name is Chukwuma. I live in Chicago, IL.
I have a Bsc degree in Anatomy & currently in medical school. Right now I'm on break indefinitely so as to sort out my finances before continuing.
My experience doing caregiving dates way back to high school.
I would care for my grandfather until he passed & my grandmother...
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Hi! I'm a fun and caring sitter who enjoys playing and interacting with children. I have a soft temperament but strong morals. I have a love of experience with taking care of kids since I was a kid myself! This also includes little ones with special needs as well. It's a pleasure to meet you and your family!
My skills include...
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I have been babysitting/nannying for over 12 years now and have experience with children of all ages from infants up to teenagers. I also have experience working with kids with special needs. I coached Special Olympics for three years and spent a year working in a behavioral health/special education high school!
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I have worked in a professional setting with special needs children and children on the autism spectrum in both the school setting and home. I have experience working with newborns, toddlers, elementary aged children, middle school and high school aged children. I love the creativity and silliness that comes when working with...
Crystal S.
Berwyn, IL
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
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I started Child development during my second year or high school. In which I would create weekly lesson plans. Summer break of my junior year I was in a summer program where I would go to Rush Hospital and learn about asthma, breast cancer, and other medical conditions. Go back to boys and girls club and teach younger children...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Melrose Park, IL
Kaitlin B.
5.0
Kaitlin is caring and creative with kids. I highly recommend her.
- Ling L.
Rosaura C.
5.0
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 changed daily for almost three months. Rosaura had never used foam medical packing prior to this and was comfortable learning how to pack and...
- Natalie S.
Amanda C.
5.0
Amanda has been the full-time nanny for our 2.5 year old daughter since she was 4 months old. We are extremely happy with Amanda and the care she gives to our little girl. In fact, we often turn to Amanda for her expertise in child care when we are encountering new stages with our daughter and she...
- Heidi S.
Ariel Z.
5.0
This is my family's first time hiring a someone that is not family to care for our children. Ariel was amazing she was punctual. She helped out with potty training. She did arts and crafts and played various games with both kids. They also all cuddled on the sofa and watched movies. She made sure to...
- Charity H.
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Ratings for Melrose Park, IL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Melrose Park, IL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.