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Swimming supervision
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Currently, I am a PE and Health Teacher, and I love it! I have been working with children since I was a teenager. I was the neighborhood go to Babysitter and Pied Piper for family and neighbors.
My experience is as a Nanny, Babysitter, Certified Elementary and Physical Education and Health Teacher, Language Arts Teacher,...
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Kaitlyn and I am 26 years old. I am a special education teacher but babysit on weeknights and weekends. I have had a passion for children since I was little and have had many babysitting jobs. I have an abundant amount of experiences working with kids who have special needs as well as infants. I am CPR and First...
Care Member says "Kaitlyn was great with my 9 year old son with adaptive needs! She was warm, friendly, and able to engage my child in play. She was communicative and...
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Over the last 18 years, I have worked with adult and children who have developmental disabilities. This includes one on one settings, as well as group settings. My job is to ensure the safety and well being of all individuals with whom I work and care for. Additionally, I create programs to assist with community integration.
I...
Care Member says "Karyn deserves more than 5 stars! She worked with our severely handicapped adult daughter who required feeding, diapering, showering and medications....
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Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
In my history of being a nanny and a Special Education Teacher Assistant, I have always treated the children in my care as an extension of my own family. I worked as a full time nanny from 2012 to 2020 for several families. In that time period, there was a brief pause to nannying while I cared for my elderly mother in my home...
Erica F. says "We enjoyed meeting Judy. Her reference said she was "phenomenal." She seemed to have great maternal instincts as well."
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10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello, My name is Sarah. I am looking for a full time nanny position with a loving family. I'm looking to utilize my 11 and a half years of child care experience and knowledge in growth development by providing good guidance and exceptional care as a professional live out nanny. I also have two and a half years experience with...
Stephanie M. says "I have known Sarah for many years now and she has always been my go-to occasional nanny/sitter when she was available to help with my two children. She...
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Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with laundry, travel, and errands. I have a lot of experience with ages 3-15 and special needs children.
CPR certified and RBT certified.
Light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
I have truly enjoyed working as a caregiver for seniors or special needs for around 8 years. I am a patient, empathetic, respectful person who values honesty and compassion. It is very important to me to do my best in my work.
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8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Visiting nurse
dementia
hospice services
personal care
respite care
I am a compassionate and dependable nurse, I have been working in a hospital in Michigan for 3 years, just recently moved to Illinois. In the past, I also worked in a nursing home and home care for 3 years too. I pride myself in the ability to adapt to any situation and learn new skills quickly. I have assisted clients/patients...
Light cleaning
meal prep
I am a RN with a 40 year multi- faceted career to include pediatrics for 14 years with special needs children at Shriners hospital. My natural abilities to be a care giver are part of my daily life. I am also a very young at heart and active grandmother. I am looking for a part time position in the field of child care to...
Swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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Hello! My name is Abbey. I am currently a student at Brigham Young University studying Family Services. I have one more year left and I plan to get my masters in Social work upon graduation. I have a lot of experience working with children as I have nannied for years in the past. I also worked for a while at a special needs...
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10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been a caregiver for more than 18 years. In my past jobs I have taken care of stroke victims, people with Alzheimer's disease, cancer patients, and individuals with dementia and epilepsy (my last job for 15+ years). I even took care of a man who suffered from ALS. With the ALS patient I had to maintain his ventilator,...
I have a master's degree in nursing from Jagiellonian University in Poland. I can provide special needs in a variety of settings.
With 14 years of experience as a senior home health provider, I specialize in caring for individuals with neurological disorders including but not limited to Alzheimer's Dementia, MS, ALS, Parkinson's offering compassionate and personalized care.
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Personal Care/Bathing
Light House Keeping
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Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I worked in one of the nursing homes for a year. I have been working with several home health agencies since 2010. I also worked some private duty caring for young people with special needs.
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello families! My name is Marla and I'm available for your babysitting needs, I have 3 years of paid experience working with up to 2 kids at a time. I'm experienced in working with special needs and kids ages ranging from 2-12yrs! I'm CPR/BSL certified, CNA certified and have personal transportation. Thank you!
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I have hands-on experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, and food allergies, and I'm confident supporting both verbal and nonverbal communication. I'm patient, reliable, and always bring a positive attitude. I love building trusting relationships and encouraging independence, .
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
My name is Talia and I am the oldest of four kids! I am currently a senior at The University of Kansas! I have been a nanny since freshman year of high school in the Overland Park area for 3 children, while babysitting multiple families since well before then and throughout the years. I love kids and just hanging out and getting...
I have 6 years experience with live in caregiver and companion job. I love to help elder people: driving for appointments, make groceries, medicine remind, cook and light housekeeping...
I just graduated ISU with a degree in special education. I have 8 years of experience. That experience included being a nanny, inclusion companion, clinical hours for my college.
I have worked with seniors since 2007 to date. I have worked in Client's homes and in facilities. I have enjoyed working with each and every one of them. in I enjoy to know my clients individually, their needs and concerns. I enjoy making a connection with my clients and making them feel at home. I'm a happily married woman with...
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $17.74/hr as of June 2025
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.5
Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Palatine, IL
Special Needs Caregivers in Palatine, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
Kaitlyn A.
Kaitlyn was great with my 9 year old son with adaptive needs! She was warm, friendly, and able to engage my child in play. She was...
- Care member
Karyn L.
Karyn deserves more than 5 stars! She worked with our severely handicapped adult daughter who required feeding, diapering, showering and...
- Care member
Judith D.
We enjoyed meeting Judy. Her reference said she was "phenomenal." She seemed to have great maternal instincts as well.
- Erica F.
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