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Bonniejean M.

Love People

Mokena, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Hi, my name is Bonnie and a Nanny and Caregiver. I love what I do, and I serve to the best of my ability. I've been working as a Nanny going on 3 years . I love working with kids. I try to connect with them one way through arts and crafts, park visits and libraries etc. . I enjoy building their character always with much...

Matthew L. says "Bonnie watches our adult daughter and we just love her. She is kind and dependable. Our daughter looks forward to seeing her"

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Mokena, IL

4.8(1)
from
$23/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Nurturing children's growth is a genuine passion of mine. For nine years, I've had the joy of caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens and beyond. I am a patient and creative caregiver with a college degree. I enjoy playing board games, puzzles, and educational games that make learning fun! I am comfortable...

Care Member says "Bonnie has been watching our special needs daughter for several months. She is prompt and professional. Our daughter is always very excited when she...

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Future Early Childhood Special Educator With Paraprofessional Experience.

Mokena, IL

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have babysat children since I was 10 years old (I passed the American Red Cross Babysitting course). I have worked in daycares and in homes, and I worked in a preschool as a paraprofessional for kids between the ages of 3 and 5 with special needs ranging from ASD to cerebral palsy. I have changed countless diapers, worked on...
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Young & Experienced Professional Looking For Part-Time Work

Mokena, IL

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Current graduate student in the field of school psychology with 6 years of experience in special ed.
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Mokena, IL

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$15/hr
7 years experience
I work primarily with children with autism, I can also help with general mental disorders. I have a younger brother with high functioning autism, and am currently going to school to study cognitive behavior, school and clinical psychology.
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Mokena, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with special needs children and adults in the past. Special needs hold the key to the pure joy of what life is really about.
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Seeking Regular Part-Time Work Monday-Thursday During Evenings!

Mokena, IL

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$25/hr
6 years experience
I am a 25-year-old graduate student living in Chicago. I have 6 years of experience working with children and adolescents with moderate to severe special needs, primarily in the school and recreational setting. I am currently in the final year of my Master's program studying school psychology, so I am also well versed in...
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Full-Time Or Part-Time Nanny

Mokena, IL

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$22/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been caring for children since I was 14. I'm the oldest of 4 so taking care of kids has always come natural to me. Besides looking after my sisters and brother I have attained several nanny jobs over my 8 years of experience. I have nannied for children of all ages throughout the school years and for entire summers. I...
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Part-time Caregiver Available

Mokena, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
I love kids, so much so that I went to school for Early Childhood Special Education. I took the American Red Cross Babysitters Course over 15 years ago and have been babysitting and working in childcare centers and schools on and off since then. I have cared for children age 3 months to 12 years old, both boys and girls. I love...
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Experienced Nanny With 6+ Years Childcare Experience

Mokena, IL

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Maggie and I'm finishing my senior year of college. I have experience babysitting/nannying for every age from infants to preteens, for over 6 years. I am understanding, energetic, and love keeping kids active and entertained. Additionally, I am happy to help with housework, laundry, or errands. I have experience...
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Nanny

New Lenox, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
I have nannied & babysat for several families over the years. I worked as a special needs teacher assistant. Please see my reviews from the previous families. I am a US Veteran and homeschooling mom of 3 boys (7, 4 & 10-month-old). I look forward to hearing about your family and how I may be able to help.

marvin D. says "Yanira is an exceptional mother herself and thrives on caring not only for her own children but the children of others."

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Homer Glen, IL

4.1(1)
from
$24/hr
18 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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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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Excited And Educated Sitter, Smiles All Around

Lockport, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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Caregiver/Nanny

Tinley Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/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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Full- Time Nanny Available !

New Lenox, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am a mother of three beautiful girls ! I also have four amazing grandchildren who spend a lot of time at my house. I had a daughter with special needs so I have a lot of experience with these types of children as well. I have been babysitting two amazing kids G and N for the last four years. I think of them as my own...

Kathy P. says "Sue is probably one of the most selfless individuals I know. She is a wonderful mother and grandmother. Sue worked in the education system as an Aid to...

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Dedicated In-Home Senior Care | Personalized Support

Lockport, IL

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
home modification
hospice services
+ 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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Interactive Nanny

Orland Park, IL

3.7(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi my name is Magdalena I am 26 years old. I am bilingual and can speak English and Polish. I attended University of Illinois at Chicago where I majored in Psychology and also minored in Polish. I graduated from there in 2016. Currently I am getting my masters through an online program at Liberty University. I love working with...

Kimberly C. says "Maggie was punctual and professional during her interview! She had great questions and was forth coming with her schedule and other obligations! Our...

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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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.09/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.5

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Mokena, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Bonniejean M.

Bonnie watches our adult daughter and we just love her. She is kind and dependable. Our daughter looks forward to seeing her

- Matthew L.

Bonniejean M.

Bonnie has been watching our special needs daughter for several months. She is prompt and professional. Our daughter is always very...

- Care member

Yanira N.

Yanira is an exceptional mother herself and thrives on caring not only for her own children but the children of others.

- marvin D.

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