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Patrick S.

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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Oak Lawn, IL

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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi all! I am a 23-year-old recent college graduate from the Ohio State University with a BA in psychology. I have been babysitting and part time nannied a couple times since I was 13 on the south side of Chicago. I have experience with all ages and am comfortable with pets and specials needs. I have worked as an ABA behavior...
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Helping Professional

Country Club Hills, IL

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$18/hr
Dementia
errands
meal prep
light cleaning
transportation
Hello, my name is Briana and I am 24 years old. I have four years of experience in baby sitting and care taking. I am experienced in working with individuals with special needs as well as mental, physical, intellectual, and developmental challenges. I graduated from Northern Illinois University in 2022 and received my bachelor's...
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Creative And Fun-loving But Responsible Sitter :)

Crestwood, IL

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have a nice big family: 4 siblings, 3 younger and my older brother has special needs. I've been caring for them all since age 12 plus babysitting my cousins occasionally on top of that. They're all older now and don't need care, but I adore children and miss caring for them but am too young for my own! I don't smoke, own my...
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Frankfort, IL

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$16/hr
6 years experience
am an energetic sitter with a genuine passion for caring for children. I am a recent college graduate with a degree in psychology, focusing on human development and disability studies. I have 5+ years of paid experience as a nanny and working with children. I am CPR and First Aid certified and have extensive experience with...
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New Lenox, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
I have 10 years of experience being a nanny and I have raised my own kids. Two of them have special needs so I have a very patient and nurturing personality. I am a reliable and responsible caregiver who likes to work with parents and children to meet the family needs. I have worked with infants through school age and multiples...
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Childcare Provider

Worth, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I have extensive experience in childcare. In addition to having 5 children of my own. I worked with special needs children at a Junior High. I was caregiver for years to a friend with 2 children, one of whom is autistic. I currently nanny for a family with 2 children; ages 4 and 6.
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Blue Island, IL

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$23/hr
5 years experience
I am a dedicated caregiver with extensive experience supporting children, the elderly, and individuals with mental disabilities. I have worked in group homes, assisted living facilities, and with private clients, and I also had the privilege of caring for people in the military during my time in Ghana. Patience is my greatest...
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Child Care

Bridgeview, IL

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$24/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi there! My name is Diana, and I'm a dedicated and caring nanny with experience working with children of all ages, from infants and toddlers to school-age kids and teenagers. I'm also well-versed in supporting children with special needs, ensuring every child feels valued and understood. I believe in creating a nurturing, fun,...
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Dear Prospective Family

Frankfort, IL

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$40/hr
10 years experience
My name is Toni. I have worked as a babysitter from middle school through high school. While in my early hs and college years I cleaned homes, I babysat in my early 20s then got a job I absolutely love, working with developmentally disabled adults (I'm still there pt) I have worked with this company the past 25 years and...
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Love, Kindness And Respect

Palos Heights, IL

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$20/hr
11 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Experienced Childcare Provider. Punctual Reliable Trustworthy I like working with kids because I believe I can assist with helping the next generation become kind and caring individuals. I'm looking for a job that has a family that I can leave a positive impact upon. I started working with kids when I was in...
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Senior Professional Caregiver

Oak Lawn, IL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have got 18 years of experience in caregiving I am a very kind person polite, gentle, well mannered lady and looking to start the job as soon as possible. Nights shifts preferred. Second priority is day shift. Thank you
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Dependable, Compassionate Caregiver Familiar With Special Needs

Frankfort, IL

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$14/hr
6 years experience
Hi! I am excited for the opportunity to provide care & assistance to those who need extra TLC. Though my main position has been either a nanny or tutor, while performing these roles, I was responsible for providing care to children (and one adult) with special needs ranging from ADHD, autism, apraxia, ODD, GAD, seizure disorder,...
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Loving, Fun, Experienced Special Needs Childcare provider

Midlothian, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have 8 years teaching experience as a Special Education teacher in California; I am familiar with IEP's, behavior management, communication devices as well as medical procedures such as G Tubes, urinary catheters, diabetes and seizure protocols. I have great references available upon request! I am returning to grad school to...
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Part-time Caregiver, Oak Lawn

Oak Lawn, IL

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$10/hr
5 years experience
I have 15 years of experience in a health care setting. In Lithuania (where I came from) I worked in a hospital of mental diseases, as an attendant for 5 years. I was taking care of mentally ill patients, most of them were seniors. I am a compassionate, caring, patient and kind health care provider. I also organized and...
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Fun Sitter And Care Specialist.

Oak Lawn, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I like caring for people with special needs because of my passion and delight in seeing people happy through my efforts. One thing you should know about me is I am strong and hardworking. My skills include driving, cleaning and personal support.
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Responsible Specialized Funmaker

Frankfort, IL

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$25/hr
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I'd describe my personality as patient, kind and creative. I like working with kids because they are fun and have lots of things to teach us. I'm looking for a job that is flexible. I started working with kids when I started babysitting at the age of 11! In my spare time, I like to spend time with my family, bake, read and...
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Chicago Ridge, IL

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$16/hr
I have years of experience with working with children of all ages. I have family with autism and epilepsy and know how to lend support. Id love to work with your family and help in anyway I can!
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Caregiver For Children With Special Needs

Worth, IL

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I have an AAS in Early Childhood Education. I'm Type 04 Paraprofessional Certified. I have worked with children from toddler to middle school. The past 8 has been one-on-one with child on the Autism Spectrum. Currently, I work for Palos Heights School District as an ABA Therapist/Paraprofessional. During the school year, I...
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Best Sitter On The Block!

Mokena, IL

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Abbey, I'm 19, and I'm from Chicago! However, I'm studying Psychology! I'm also working on minors in both Spanish and Human Development/Family Science. In my life, I've had TONS of experience babysitting, pet sitting, and house sitting. Back at home I worked for families with children who have special needs...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.65/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 3.0

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