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Ariel G.

Peoria, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Ariel and I'm a 3rd grade teacher. I am an energetic, reliable, and compassionate person who loves working with children! My passion is working with children and creating personal relationships and experiences through play. My job experiences include: -3rd grade teacher in Palos Heights -Camp counselor for 5...
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Care-giver Available

Peoria, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
Dear Family, My previous life and work experience make me an excellent candidate to provide child care services for your family. I am focused, caring, patient and creative. It is my goal is to be a life-long learner and use my talents to provide tender-loving care to children and families, and help children learn and excel in...
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Peoria, IL

4.3(1)
from
$20/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Sierra and I have over 14+ years experience with children ranging from newborns to 13 years of age. I also have experience with children who have special needs. I am very active. I enjoy playing sports (I coached soccer for 6 years and dance for 2), reading, art, and cooking. I love helping with homework, volunteering...

Carmen G. says "Sierra was great! She was available last minute and our son loved her. "

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Caregiver

Peoria, IL

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Dear Family, My previous life and work experience make me an excellent candidate to provide childcare services to your family. I am a proud mother of an amazing 13-year-old boy. I have been a professional nanny with families through Care. com for 4 years. I am a certified Behavior Therapist since June 2018 and spent 2. 5 years...

Trisha R. says "Stephanie was an amazing nanny to our family for 9 months. She was wonderful with our two 4 year old children with Down syndrome as well as our elementary...

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Registered Nurse

Peoria, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Respite care
companionship
personal care
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
Experienced home health care, geriatric, special needs, intellectual development disability (IDD) and Alzheimers/dementia registered nurse available to care for your loved one in your home. If you are working, have to work out of town for a couple days, or need respite care, I would love to stay with your loved one. I have a...

Michele M. says "For the last 5 years, Michelle has house sat, dog sat and chicken sat for us while we have been on vacation. She does everything we ask with the utmost...

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Experienced Special Needs Babysitter And Special Education Major

Peoria, IL

from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello! I am currently Special Education major at ISU in my student teaching semester. I have cared for children and adults off all ages and with all levels of needs. My specialization is children and adults with multiple/severe disabilities and complex medical conditions. I also do well with individuals who have challenging,...
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Peoria, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I have experience watching children of special needs. I have watched a 13-year-old boy with cerebral palsy. I have also watch a 10-year-old boy with Down syndrome for 3 years.
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Part Time Caregiver

Peoria, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Hello, I'm Olivia! I'm a senior at ISU and I'm studying to get my bachelor's degree and be a special education teacher (3-21) but have a special interest in early ed as well (pre-k through 2nd). I am most comfortable with children with ADD, ADHD, autism, and down syndrome, but I am always willing to learn more!
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Registered Nurse Taking Some Time Off From Acute Care. I Am Looking For Something Part Time. Although I Am Trained As An RN, I Would Like To Explore Other Venues Of Employment.

Peoria, IL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked with developmentally disabled adults, Geriatric Psych. I am very knowledgeable and passionate about Multiple Sclerosis and Diabetes.
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Peoria, IL

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$20/hr
9 years experience
I have been a CNA for over 7 years and am First Aid/CPR certified. I have also worked in home health since the age of 14, caring for a family friend with Parkinson's. I specialize in geriatric care for the elderly, as well as Alzheimer's and dementia, and spinal cord injuries. I have safe and reliable transportation and am...
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Peoria, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
As someone who has worked in therapeutic recreation for 2 years, specializing with ages 4-21, I have a passion for the special needs community. I am also a full-time advocate for creating safe and educational spaces and opportunities for the special needs community. I believe I would be the best fit for your family because I am...
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Peoria, IL

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$0/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Meal prep
Bringing eight years of childcare experience, I'm eager to provide nurturing care for your child. My previous babysitting roles sparked a desire to positively impact young lives and support families. I am patient, creative, and friendly. I keep parents informed with regular updates, always following your preferred communication...
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Registered Nurse Childcare Provider

Peoria, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
As as a Registered Nurse and mother of 3 young adults, I have taken care of children from infancy through young adulthood, I Have worked in newborn nursery and Pediatrician offices, I am trained in child/and adult basic life support. I have experience with G tube feedings, oxygen support, IV fluids, drains, wound care, etc. I...
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Peoria, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Knowing I can positively influence a child's life is what inspires me! As a mother of three boys seven and under, and a weekend postpartum registered nurse, caring for children is my passion. I have over 15 years of experience caring for children aged newborn to 12 years and older. I am looking to watch up to 2 more children in...
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Stephanie S.'s Photo

Peoria, IL

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$25/hr
Transportation
errands
respite care
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, my name is Stephanie. I am passionate about providing exceptional care for all families. The majority of my professional caregiving experience has been with special needs children, however I feel that most of those skills are highly relatable to working with individuals of any age with care needs. They are an individual...
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Peoria, IL

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
companionship
hospice services
dementia
home modification
+ 1 more
I am delighted to meet you. My name is William. I believe in emotional connection and dedication to serving others' needs. I am able to lift 100+ lbs, and find caregiving to be a very important duty. Please consider me for your day-to-day care & service needs, from changing, bathing, and hygiene, to food, chores, and other...
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Mentally Handicapped/physically Handicapped Experience

Peoria, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I've been caring for my father who was diagnosed with progressive dementia over 10 yrs ago. My mother had the choice to put him in a nursing home, but our family is so very family oriented that putting him in a nursing home was never a thought. I also have an older brother who was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, and he's...
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Hello, I Am Sage!

East Peoria, IL

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I started working with special needs and/or behavioral children five years ago and after seeing the positive impact in not only the children's lives but my own as well, I never looked back! I currently have five years of professional experience in schools caring for special needs children ranging from 4-22 years old. I would...
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Washington, IL

from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Bella! I'm 19 years old and I'm currently in college to become a kids cancer nurse. I've babysat all of my life and grew up with siblings. I've babysat kids all age and I'm CPR, aed, and first aide certified. I also have experience with special needs children because I volunteer every year for the special Olympics :)
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  • 39 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.47/hr as of May 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.8

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Peoria, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 39 listed special needs caregivers

Sierra M.

Sierra was great! She was available last minute and our son loved her.

- Carmen G.

Stephanie S.

Stephanie was an amazing nanny to our family for 9 months. She was wonderful with our two 4 year old children with Down syndrome as well as...

- Trisha R.

Michelle B.

For the last 5 years, Michelle has house sat, dog sat and chicken sat for us while we have been on vacation. She does everything we ask...

- Michele M.

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