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My name is Virginia and I am 46 years old. I have worked in a daycare setting for about 24 years. I have worked as a nanny/sitter and have experience with infants through school age for a number of years. In 2008, I graduated with a BA degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Early Childhood Education Special...
Genoveva R. says "Virginia is patient, energetic and caring with children. Trustworthy and self-sufficient in the work that she displays. She is great with children with...
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been trained in reflex integration, TBI recovery related to strokes, brain injury, visual-auditory-sensory issues. I work with infants to adults.
Connie B. says "Loving and wonderful. A great addition to our team. She has worked with ASD children for a long time and not only understands them but also what the...
Hi.. My name is Chris and I have a passion for helping people in need.. My sister had MS for over 20 years. My Mom had dementia and other medical issues... and took care for her until her passing.. So I understand that people need help..:)
Catherine K. says "Chris is the most wonderful person and helper. She is loyal and dedicated and always puts my needs and comfort first. Chris is passionate about helping...
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- $10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
Hello families! My name is Nicole an I am a mama of 5 (4 older and a 5yr old) I have worked in the medical field for about 16+ years, along with part time caregiving, and about three years of full time nannying (I've been doing it part time longer). As a mom with two boys on the spectrum I have lots of experience with special...
Karla V. says "2022 Review: Nicole is the absolute best nanny and sitter and overall an awesome person! She's reliable, very experienced with kids of all ages and treats...
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
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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- $16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
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I'm a warm, responsible and mature woman with many years of experience taking care of all ages of children, including those with special needs. I believe in doing all kinds of age appropriate activities with little ones as it helps them grow and learn. I will do crafts, use building toys, read and play games with your children,...
Care Member says "Lillian provided excellent care for our daughter. She is a very caring individual. She cared for our daughter when she was a toddler and she always...
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- $15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello! My name is Bradi and I am a graduate student at University studying speech-language pathology. I have a passion for working with children of all ages. I have been babysitting since I was old enough to take a babysitting certification class through the park district at the age of 12. I have babysat for countless families...
Extremely Organized And Reliable. Loving And Consistent. Dependable And Fun.
Plainfield, IL
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
I am extremely reliable and dependable. I can manage a household of many schedules, care for children and pets, and keep a clean and organized home. I offer many references who can verify my reliability, attention to detail, and efficient use of time while providing a loving and fun atmosphere with special outings for children....
Michael L. says "Kristen is an excellent sitter. Professional, education background and works well with my daughter who has behavior focused challenges. Highly...
I currently work in District 204 in a multi-needs classroom and have gained hands-on experience working with children with a variety of special needs and behavior challenges. I have been fully trained in using Augmentative and Alternative Communication Devices, visual aids, First/Then statements, and the ABA approach style of...
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- $20/hr
6 years experience
I'm a Special Education Teacher at a therapeutic day school. I've worked with a range of disabilities. My specialties are autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and emotional/behavior disorders.
My career started as a direct support professional for 7 men in a group home. From there, I found my passion in helping people and became a...
I have 11 years exceptional experience with assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, 4 years and counting living with 2 individuals, 1- an young male w/ autistic spectrum disorder and 2- intellectual disability and sickle cell anemia. I absolutely love and take pride in what I do.
Hi there! I'm Cailee. I'm a registered nurse with several years of experience. Before becoming a nurse, I worked full-time as a nanny and also as an activities coordinator at a senior living facility. I live in Plainfield with my awesome husband and two wonderful kids.
As a mother of two children who are in preschool Monday...
I have a bachelors degree in communication disorders and sciences and am currently working towards my masters and to become a Speech-Language Pathologist. I have background information within areas of speech, language, writing, spelling, reading, dyslexia, special needs, learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities, children...
I have 6 years experience caring for children and 3 years experience with special needs kids. I'm currently enrolled to get my degree and become a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst. I have worked in a private therapeutic day school for kids with autism for the last 3 years. I have experience with ABA and I am currently a...
Specialty in caring for patients with special needs. I also care for patients with disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy and many other developmental disorders. I have worked with patients from newborn to adult, Developmental Disability Nurses are an important point of contact for patients...
I have babysat and watched over kids since I was a young teenager. My brother is on the spectrum and I have also volunteered and hung out with children that have disabilities. I know pretty well how to interact with children on the spectrum or with learning difficulties. I am a very patient person and understanding when it comes...
Hello my name is Ophelia, I have been taking care of people for the past 10 years plus . I have experience in all areas with kids adults and special need. I know there are a lot of people out there that needs a little help. I love this job because it makes me feel good that I'm helping other people that needs help I love to...
Hello! I am currently in nursing school and looking for families that needs childcare or elderly care.
I simply love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. I have babysittig experience from newborn stage to teenagers. My strengths as a babysitter are that I am very responsible,...
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- $15/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
I have been working with children since 2019, where I served as a teaching assistant/student mentor in a Chicago public school as part of the City Year public service program. After this program I worked in a daycare, mainly with infants-toddlers, and most recently I worked with autistic children ages 4-11 in a one-on-one...
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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My name is Emily and I am 20 years old. I love to work with children. I believe that I bring a lot to the table as I am young, allowing me to have energy and creativity, but also have the experience needed to make a respectable caregiver. I am seeking a family I can be as helpful as possible to. I am willing to enforce...
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $19.29/hr as of June 2025
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.8
Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Plainfield, IL
Special Needs Caregivers in Plainfield, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
Virginia R.
Virginia is patient, energetic and caring with children. Trustworthy and self-sufficient in the work that she displays. She is great with...
- Genoveva R.
Amy L.
Loving and wonderful. A great addition to our team. She has worked with ASD children for a long time and not only understands them but...
- Connie B.
Chris G.
Chris is the most wonderful person and helper. She is loyal and dedicated and always puts my needs and comfort first. Chris is passionate...
- Catherine K.
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