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Sarah S.

Minooka, IL

5.0(1)
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$29/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am an experienced Career Nanny/Household Manager and with over 20 years of supporting busy families through a seamless blend of childcare and home management. I specialize in infants, twins, and school-aged children, including those with special needs, and I am CPR and First Aid certified. Families often describe me as the...

Priscilla L. says "Sarah provided care for my two boys ages 6 & 8 at the time. She treated them as her own kids. She was flexible with my work schedule in addition to...

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Special Needs Provider

Minooka, IL

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I am a recently retired teacher with 22 years experience working with special needs children from the ages of 6 years old and up. I have had the privilege of teaching children with a variety of challenges, including autism, emotional and behavioral difficulties, learning disabilities and developmental delays~ each and everyone...
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10 Years Experience Working With Elderly Patients. Ambulatory And Non Ambulatory

Minooka, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked at nursing homes for 10 years until I became a mother. Now that kids are in school I'm looking to work again. I have experience with dementia and Alzheimer's patients as well as patients with multiple disabilities. I was a certified nurse assistant but it expired due to having children. I am still very...
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Minooka, IL

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$19/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Alina, and I have a passion for working with children of all ages and abilities. With 5 years of babysitting experience, I create a safe, fun, and engaging environment for kids while ensuring parents have peace of mind. In addition to babysitting, I am a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) with hands-on...
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Part-time Morning Care Provider

Yorkville, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm a registered behavior technician and I love working with young children that have ASD. I also enjoy working with families that have other special needs children.

Rhonda H. says "Julie is amazing with both of my children but especially wonderful with my son with Autism. He just loves her, we all do! She is very patient with him and...

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Special Needs Caregiver

Plainfield, IL

5.0(1)
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$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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Zak

Plainfield, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a 19-year-old student majoring in special education. Since 8th grade, I've been volunteering with special needs children through different organizations. Prior to the pandemic, I was an assistant coach for Special Olympics gymnastics. The summer of 2019, I watched 2 school-aged boys about 2 days a week. I took them to...
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Yorkville, IL

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Availale Full Time I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, swimming supervision, bathing, feeding, meals, cooking, transportation, activities, errands, pets, person assistant, etc. I have watched up to 4 kids and experience with special needs with child with down syndrome, ADHD, bipolar, autism. My...
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Shorewood, IL

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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
I've always been passionate about nurturing the growth and development of children, and my time as a babysitter reinforced this calling. Now, with over three years of experience, I'm ready to make an even greater impact on young lives. As a caregiver, I bring patience, creativity, and a friendly approach to every interaction. I...
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Plainfield, IL

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$24/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
Greetings! My name is Brianna and I have 10 years of experience working with children of all ages. I believe in creating a fun, stimulating and safe environment for children to thrive. I'm particularly skilled at helping children with their social and emotional needs. I'm also CPR and first aid certified, and have experience...
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Experienced And Caring Sitter

Shorewood, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have 4 years of experience within an elementary education and early education setting. Worked at a school for children with special needs in the preschool setting. Currently, I teach first grade in Naperville; therefore I have CPR training and am highly qualified for early childhood development. I believe in providing everyone...
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Morris, IL

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$17/hr
6 years experience
I am a mother of 4 with experience in all ages newborn to senior citizen. I have a background in social work and worked for 6 years as a case manager for adults with developmental disabilities and currently have spent the last 15 years working in healthcare (skilled nursing facilities, rehab centers, and Home Health) I grew up...
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Joliet, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I'll been in healthcare since I was 21, I love what I do, I think it's my job to help others. I'll been trained hands on, in safety care, DSP, rule 50(rule and neglect). I have worked with the age range of 17 to 85 years old. I have worked for 3 other organizations in Joliet Illinois. I just moved back to joliet; I currently...
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Responsible Babysitter

Yorkville, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience up to 4 kids 1 year baby-sat for autistic child on weekends 12 hours a day, fed, showed, helped dress, changed dippers, drove back and forth from there home to my home, took swimming, to parks, to arcade, black berry farm, red oak nature center ect. Took care of my own child and sister ADHD who are now...
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Plainfield, IL

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Hello my name is Ophelia, I have been taking care of people for the past 10 years plus . I have experience in all areas with kids adults and special need. I know there are a lot of people out there that needs a little help. I love this job because it makes me feel good that I'm helping other people that needs help I love to...
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Experienced With Young And Special Needs Children

Plainfield, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
I have been working with children since 2019, where I served as a teaching assistant/student mentor in a Chicago public school as part of the City Year public service program. After this program I worked in a daycare, mainly with infants-toddlers, and most recently I worked with autistic children ages 4-11 in a one-on-one...
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Yorkville, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I worked with children who have special needs for about a year and feel that I have enough experience to help out.
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Part-time Caregiver Available

Joliet, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
I am a 55-year-old female with 12 years experience in childcare with excellent references. I am a mother of three with experience in newborns up to 12 years. I am a certified nurse assistant (CNA). I am a CPR certified and had worked in a special needs facility too for 3 years. I have a car with a valid drivers license. I am...
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Yorkville, IL

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$20/hr
9 years experience
I've worked with disabled intellectual individuals for over 9 years now. I can preform anything between hands on care, giving medications, or running errands if needed. I have a wide range of experience so don't be afraid to ask any questions you may have! My goal is that you and your family feel comfortable and and at ease...
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Medical Assistant

Yorkville, IL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
My name is Leah, and I am a dedicated and experienced Certified Medical Assistant with over 20 years of hands-on clinical expertise in both skilled nursing facilities and physician office settings. I specialize in primary care, geriatrics, behavioral health, and home care, bringing a compassionate, patient-centered approach to...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.75/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 Minooka, IL

Special Needs Caregivers in Minooka, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Sarah S.

Sarah provided care for my two boys ages 6 & 8 at the time. She treated them as her own kids. She was flexible with my work schedule in...

- Priscilla L.

Julie S.

Julie is amazing with both of my children but especially wonderful with my son with Autism. He just loves her, we all do! She is very...

- Rhonda H.

Virginia R.

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

- Genoveva R.

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