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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Niles, IL

The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Niles, IL

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Amber F.


Chicago, IL

$18-19/hr7 yrs exp

Fun And Enthusiastic Sitter

5.0

(1)

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I am a senior currently. I might not be majoring in childcare but my family and past parents I nannied for and babysat believe I should have! I have experience working as a nanny for boys ages 5-10 years old. I worked at a daycare in Milwaukee working with children ages newborn to 4. I have experience babysitting newborns and...
5.0
"Amber was awesome! We were sad to hear she was moving back home and could no longer regularly sit. We will miss her!"

Reviewed by Amanda S.

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Cynthia H.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Mama C / Encourager Of Children

5.0

(5)

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I have 6+years of experience in foster care at SOS Children's Village in Lockport. I have fostered approximately 30 children, and loved the experience and my foster families. I recently moved back to Chicago in September of 2022. Before moving back to Chicago I was a member of my church in Joliet for 17 years and I was involved...
5.0
"Cynthia is a very hard worker and takes great care and pride when working with children. She is so invested in making sure she provides the best care for your little one. She loves to read and listen to music...

Reviewed by Lynnette V.

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Caroline K.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available, Special-needs Experienced

5.0

(1)

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Hi! My name is Caroline K. and I am from Houston, Texas. I have been working with kids for about six years and I have a wide variety of experience. I've worked with kids of all ages and development levels. I also have extensive experience with children with learning disabilities. I am able to both tutor and babysit. A few fun...
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Natacha P.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I am a recent graduate looking for an income and I have 5 years experience working in healthcare. Thank you.
5.0
"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 her to anyone in need of services."

Reviewed by Yulanda C.

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Julie D.


Northbrook, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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I am a mom with 17+ years of experience, I have two teenagers. Both opposite traits, one with special needs socially and emotionally and one that is an honors student and gymnast. I adore all infants and toddlers. Currently, I work for 2 families part time. I am available on Fridays and some weekends.
5.0
"Julie worked for us for 6 months and she was fabulous with our 1 year old son. He would always get excited to see her. She did a great job teaching him new skills like waving and blowing kisses. "

Reviewed by Care member

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Mara G.


Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I am currently in school for my Doctorate in Physical Therapy, and am looking for childcare jobs in the area! I have been watching children of all ages (birth to teens) for over 10 years. I have experience with children with special needs, and am comfortable with administering medication and transfers as necessary. I am First...
5.0
"Mara was great and I'd recommend her for anyone looking for a sitter. She played well with my daughter and they had a lot of fun. She was patient, communicative, and attentive."

Reviewed by Ashley B.

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Miriam T.


Melrose Park, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic Nanny

5.0

(3)

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Hi there! I have been a full-time nanny for about 15 years now. My experience is from premature babies to middle school-aged kids, also kids with special needs. I am very patient and a loving person. Love to be outdoors, doing activities, singing, reading and dancing with kids. I have my own car willing to use to transport kids...
5.0
"Miriam did great watching our 1 year old daughter. She can be a little shy and before I left she was already comfortable with her. Miriam was great."

Reviewed by Erik W.

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Jordan B.


Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

5.0

(1)

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Hi! I recently moved from Louisiana to Chicago. I have years of experience in babysitting, daycare facilities, and some college education in Child and Family Studies and Elementary education. Working with kids brings me a lot of joy and fulfillment!
5.0
"Jordan came to our house and was so kind to the children. She played with them, talked to them about what their interests were, communicated very well with me when making arrangements for the interview......

Reviewed by Jocelyn G.

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Jennifer K.


Chicago, IL

$40/hr6 yrs exp

Exciting-Reliable-Kind Caregiver Looking To Curate Exceptional Experiences

5.0

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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...
5.0
"Jennifer is wonderful to work with, she is very responsive and accommodating. I needed a babysitter for my 2 boys on a short notice and Jennifer was quick to respond and we scheduled introduction call. Jennifer...

Reviewed by Danica L.

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Joel C.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Let's Get Down To Business, To Have Some Fun!

5.0

(1)

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I started in preschools in the 2. 6-3. 6 age group the gradually moved into substitute teaching. I have experience with special needs kids (autistic, paraplegic, blind, cognitive impairment, emotional/behavioral impairment). I have gathered several tricks in my time sub teaching and working in the preschool setting I would have...
5.0
"Joel was our life saver. Our kids have PTSD and our son was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD, which is certainly difficult to manage on a daily basis, but hen Virtual School hit us. Joel, with...

Reviewed by Britta H.

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Dania G.


Melrose Park, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced & Dynamic Childcare Provider

5.0

(2)

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Dynamic and highly dependable Childcare Provider and Educator with over 13 years of experience. Background in Early Childhood Education and Childhood Development. Extensive special needs experience. Dedicated to helping shape children into confident, intelligent, and empathetic people who will carry those traits on into...
5.0
"We hired Dania to help us with our daughter. She was always on time, and our daughter loved having her come over. Dania was very nice and accommodating to our crazy work schedules and work times. We would...

Reviewed by Sandra B.

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Lillian W.


Chicago, IL

$16-30/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced, Enthusiastic, And Reliable Caregiver And Educator

5.0

(1)

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Hello all! My name is Lillie, I am 23 years old, I am originally from Michigan and I recently graduated from Bard College Berlin in Germany. Here in Chicago, I lead an evening enrichment program for children K-5. I have 5 years of experience with kids and people with special needs, from nannying in Germany, working full-time at...
5.0
"Lillie is absolutely amazing. From the point of interview, she had such pointed thoughtful questions, not just geared towards the child but also parenting philosophy, which she carried through once hired....

Reviewed by Silvana P.

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Nicole F.


Chicago, IL

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny & Mom

5.0

(3)

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Hi, I am an experienced nanny who is also a mom. I am interested in finding a family who needs full time care for one to two children. I am extremely patient, responsible, dependable, trustworthy, and have a great reputation. I have worked in childcare for summer day camps, babysitting for multiple families, and being a long...
5.0
"Nikki has worked for our family for the last year. And helped us transition our daughter through many changes. She is a very experienced nanny, well versed in early child care. She worked with us to create a...

Reviewed by Care member

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Erica M.


Chicago, IL

$22-35/hr2 yrs exp

Part-Time Companion/Care Provider Available

5.0

(1)

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My experience includes two years working with adults with physical and mental disabilities including TBI's, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, and Down Syndrome in a group home setting. I have also worked with children with Autism and have experience in behavior therapy.
5.0
"Erica is reliable and always shows up on time. She's been working for six months with my autistic daughter and things have gone really smoothly. She's confident and comfortable with special needs kids"

Reviewed by Laurence L.

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Madeline N.


Chicago, IL

$18-21/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hello! My name is Madeline and I have been working with children for a total of 8 years. During the 8 years, I have had experience babysitting, camp counseling for children's theater camps, student teaching in a 7th grade math classroom, working in day care, facilitating arts classes in elementary schools, and volunteering to...
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Lavinia B.


Wheeling, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

LPN

4.5

(2)

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Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with over 20 years of experience providing exceptional care to elderly and special need patients. Skilled in assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, administering medication and keep patients as active is possible..
5.0
" Lavinia is a treasure. She cared for my wife until she passed of Parkinson's and dementia on Memorial Day. My wife loved Lavinia. She cared for my wife for nearly two years and became "family." Lavinia...

Reviewed by Kendon B.

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Larissa D.


Arlington Heights, IL

$21-29/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced And Helpful Caregiver Availiable

4.8

(6)

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Hello , my name is Lara and thank you for considering me for this position! My first job was at a senior care facility (in Arlington Hts.) and I have always had a great rapport with our elders. In addition to personally caring for my own mother and others in the past, I have been professionally working as a senior caregiver for...
5.0
"Larissa cared for my disabled brother with kindness, compassion, and expertise. I would highly recommend her!"

Reviewed by Ed A.

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Karla V.


Chicago, IL

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Future Teacher, Love Working With Children

5.0

(1)

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Hello! Nice to meet you. My name is Karla and I am a senior in University and emerging teacher with license in K-12th grades. As a nanny I have experience working with different ages; infants, toddles, etc. I've worked in different daycares as a teacher assistant and different families from all backgrounds, including children...
5.0
"Karla is amazing- gentle, kind, dependable, and safe."

Reviewed by Meg P.

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Veronica D.


Mount Prospect, IL

$40/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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I graduated with a Doctor of Physical Therapy and am a licensed physical therapist. I presented my thesis on a pediatric case. I have over 9 years of care giving experience. I have watched over 10+ families. I have cared for 1-6 children at a time in a home setting and enjoyed every part of it! For several years I have been a...
5.0
"Veronica is wonderful. She is so kind and energetic. My daughters loved having her as their sitter."

Reviewed by Laila H.

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Kaitlin B.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter

5.0

(1)

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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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Niles, IL

Amber F.

5.0

Amber was awesome! We were sad to hear she was moving back home and could no longer regularly sit. We will miss her!

- Amanda S.

Cynthia H.

5.0

Cynthia is a compassionate, loving and fun caregiver. She was the first person outside of family to care for our daughter when she was 6 months old. Your kids will feel cared for, loved and have so much fun with Cynthia!

- Care member

Natacha P.

5.0

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 her to anyone in need of services.

- Yulanda C.

Julie D.

5.0

Julie worked for us for 6 months and she was fabulous with our 1 year old son. He would always get excited to see her. She did a great job teaching him new skills like waving and blowing kisses.

- Care member

Mara G.

5.0

Mara was great and I'd recommend her for anyone looking for a sitter. She played well with my daughter and they had a lot of fun. She was patient, communicative, and attentive.

- Ashley B.

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