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Eloisa Z.

Poplar Grove, IL

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$15/hr
15 years experience
Personal care
respite care
visiting physician
I am a mother of a child with Special needs that keeps me occupied. I been living in Poplar grove for 1 years. I moved from Texas
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Roscoe, IL

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$20/hr
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
Hello! I am a certified teacher and professional nanny looking to extend companionship and care to the senior community. While I do not have a healthcare background, I do have previous experience working with individuals with special needs and limited mobility. I was also extremely close to both of my grandmothers before they...
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Experienced Nanny & Teacher

Roscoe, IL

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a certified teacher with a passion for providing care to young children. I have experience in working with children 0-18, in both academic and childcare settings. I also have past experience in working with kids with special needs and providing therapeutic recreation services. My most recent family and I have been together...
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Love To Help Others Out

South Beloit, IL

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$21/hr
10 years experience
Retired nurse that now has kids that are away at college. Looking to help out others families while also making extra money (because college is expensive lol). Experience taking care of Special needs kids, hospice patients, housekeeping, meal prep, ect. Also, takes a very active role with kids including playing and learning...
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Part-time Caregiver (special Needs, Errands, Light Housekeeping)

Roscoe, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been working full time in a special needs school for 16 years. I have a Master's degree in special education and currently work at a private school as a special education teacher. I also have prior experience as an ABA therapist, tutoring, housekeeping and as a nanny.
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Teacher & Former Therapeutic Recreation Assistant

Roscoe, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Prior to moving to Dallas, I worked as a therapeutic recreation assistant for children and young adults (ages 3-21 years old) in an after-school care and summer camp setting. I also have two years experience as a paraprofessional educator in a severe behavior needs classroom, grades 4 and 5. In addition to caring for children...
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Active Sitter For Your Active Child

Delavan, WI

5.0(1)
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$8/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! I have over 10 years of experience as a paraprofessional for students, behavioral disorder students and students with special needs. I am a mother of 3 adult children and 4 grandchildren. I have been a part time nanny for nearly 4 years for two wonderful families. One having 5 children and the other family with 4. I have...

Ria S. says "Mary Jo was a wonderful babysitter for our little 11 month old girl. She arrived early and was super flexible as we were staying in a hotel room so there...

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Darien, WI

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Kayla, I love children and helping them learn and grow. I have over 10 years experience being a professional nanny. I have 13 siblings, 11 of which were adopted through special needs adoption. I love animals and used to foster animals until they found their forever homes. I'm fluent in American Sign Language....

Bria S. says "Kayla was phenomenal! She got our daughter down in record time, actively played with her, and kept us in the loop throughout the evening. My fiancée and I...

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Marengo, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Nurturing young minds is more than a job for me; it's a passion. For the past three years, I've dedicated myself to providing enriching care for children aged 0-11, with a special focus on toddlers. I find immense joy in fostering their development through creative activities, educational games, and active play, including...

Joel C. says "Alexandria was great with my kids, they love her so much, I would definitely hire her again. She is very professional, she has a fire science degree, and...

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Compassionate, Great Communicator And Hard Working.

Rockford, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience
Transportation
errands
light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
I have a medical assistant background and I have done in home care and facility care for elderly and special needs. I can assist with daily functions of hygiene, feeding, mobility, companionship, as well as providing security, patience and compassion. I can help with maintaining your loved one's schedules and appointments.

Care Member says "Kimberly did a great job taking care of our step father and father. She was very caring and receptive to their needs!!! "

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Looking For Nanny/Mother's Helper Jobs!

Rockford, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
As a big sister of two little brothers, and a member of a large extended family (with lots of little cousins!), my love for kids has only grown over the years. Kids are my passion, and I always feel comfortable around them. I love to play, teach, and create with children, as I've always been a very creative and driven person...

Sarena M. says "Miranda is a super-sweet, down to earth, value-minded person and fun to boot! She is always on time (usually a few minutes early) and always happy to...

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Rockford, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I've been with Care. Com three years. In that time, I've cared for several babies and children part time, as a fill-in, occasional or date night sitting. My background includes childcare, both personally and professionally, for years. I am told I am like another grandma for the children I care for. Caring for children is...

Care Member says "Lynn has been with my family sense August and has been a huge part of my 2 and 4 year olds growth. She has nurtured and cared for them as if they were...

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Marengo, IL

4.3(1)
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$27/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Quinn and I'm new to Illinois from Texas. I have been both a private nanny as well as a preschool teacher. I can provide homework help and transportation to school aged children. I am comfortable with anything from meal prep to diapering and caring for sick children. I am CPR/AED certified in both children and adults....

Addison J. says "Quinn is a kind and thoughtful Nanny to our daughters. She kept them happy and entertained. She was always quick to step in and help me. She also cooked...

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Garden Prairie, IL

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there! I'm Tatiana, and I've been working with kids for 3 years now. I started as a para at a school for students with autism in the kindergarten room and loved it. I work with students ages 5-8, including some with special needs. In my spare time, I go to the gym and help raise my 8-year-old niece. I love open...

Care Member says "Tatiana did amazing with our daughter she loved her. She uses her own log to write down what they did and anything my daughter ate. She brought sheets...

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Williams Bay, WI

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$21/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, Im lilly a sophomore at Iowa State University with 4 years of experience caring for kids of all ages, including children with special needs and those who are sick or need extra care. I genuinely love being around kids and always aim to create a calm, fun, and supportive environment. I'm dependable, easygoing, and happy to...
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I Love All Kids

Rockford, IL

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have experience taking care of kids in my life as a young adult. I also have experience taking care of kids with special needs. ASD, ADD, ADHD, AND ODD.
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Delavan, WI

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Kacey and I am a rising Senior at the University of Kansas! I am a fun, dependable, and energetic nanny with years of experience working with kids of all ages! Along with babysitting and nannying, I spent two years working in a 5th grade classroom helping students learn, stay engaged, and build confidence in and...
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Woodstock, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I'm a caring and experienced childcare provider with a passion for helping children grow and thrive. With six years of experience, I have the knowledge and skills to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children of all ages. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love to play games, read stories, and help...
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12 Hour Caregiver Available

Woodstock, IL

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$20/hr
9 years experience
I am an experienced CNA who is loving, kind, dependable and have worked for 3 years. I can cook, clean the house, help with dressing, help with toileting, transferring, range of motion, medication reminder, grocery shopping, help with showering, escort to doctors appointments. I am highly organized, dedicated and with a positive...
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Rockton, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Hayley. I previously provided childcare for over 23 years in my home and more years as a nanny prior to that. I am looking to provide babysitting or nanny services either in or out of my home. I no longer operate a daycare. I have 11 plus years as a school bus driver and have a great driving record. My previous...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $15.00/hr as of August 2026

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Poplar Grove, IL

Special Needs Caregivers in Poplar Grove, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Mary Jo N.

Mary Jo was a wonderful babysitter for our little 11 month old girl. She arrived early and was super flexible as we were staying in a hotel...

- Ria S.

Kayla S.

Kayla was phenomenal! She got our daughter down in record time, actively played with her, and kept us in the loop throughout the evening....

- Bria S.

Alexandra M.

Alexandria was great with my kids, they love her so much, I would definitely hire her again. She is very professional, she has a fire...

- Joel C.

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