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60 special needs caregivers are listed in River Grove, IL

The average rate is $14/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in River Grove, IL

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Kaeleen E.


River Grove, IL

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi! I am a certified nursing assistant/patient care technician. I have experience working as a CNA at a nursing rehabilitation facility. I've had training with younger patients, special needs, and of course elderly. I currently work in an ICU at Elmhurst Hospital for the last two years: My skills range from transportation,...
5.0
"Kaeleen is very patient, caring and sweet with children.She is extremely responsible, strategic, playful, and I feel very safe knowing she's trained in critical care and can perform CPR and the Heimlich...

Reviewed by Care member

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Hi, my name is Morgan and I graduated from high school, class of 2019. In the fall I will be attending college to pursue a nursing degree as I'm already certified as a nurses assistant. I am also CPR and First Aid certified. I have been working with children since I was 15 and I love it. I love working with children of all ages...
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Shannon N.


River Grove, IL

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

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I'm currently a DSP I work for a Company out in Des Plaines Illinois. I've been with my company for the last four years I'm currently looking for part-time work. I've been a DSP for the last 12 years working with children and adults with disabilities. I do everything from bathing feeding showers. I do pass meds I do transport I...
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Bonnie M.


River Grove, IL

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

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Hello, I am a mother of four school aged children and student myself. I am available to provide flexible care for your child, as I am also eager and excited to apply my attributes and experience. My years of working, volunteering and raising children have given me joy and wonderful experiences. I will be able to assure a secure...
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Cheyenne V.


River Grove, IL

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

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In my spare time, I like to COLOR PAINT WRITE READ DRAW One thing you should know about me is I am a certified medical assistant and LVN nurse with licences for proof through the state and national Data base. I am CPR certified, I am BSL certified I have plenty of child development training and have spent time in...
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Michele B.


Chicago, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Searching Full-Time Live Out Nanny Position

5.0

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I'm a professional nanny with over 30 years experience working with newborns, preemies, twins and special needs children.
5.0
"Michele worked with us while our daughter was 3M old until she was 2. She is amazingly kind, caring, loving and engages with kids on a personal level. Our daughter absolutely fell in love with her. She has a...

Reviewed by Alex M.

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Steph S.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nursing Student With 15 Years Of Experience Nannying / Babysitting

5.0

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Hey y'all! I have worked with kids my whole life and love it. I am currently going back to school to be a NICU nurse, I studying at UIC. I've been a nanny for multiple families, an assistant teacher for a special needs preschool, taught dance, gymnastics, and basketball, and have babysat on going for years on the side.
5.0
"Steph is truly the sweetest soul with the most caring personality. She was the first nanny we hired for our daughter when she was 4 1/2 months. We were nervous to trust someone with our daughter being so small...

Reviewed by Lara L.

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Elizabeth F.


Chicago, IL

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Happy Helper

5.0

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Hello! My name is Elizabeth. I am a energetic, loving nanny who absolutely adores children! I have a passion for child care and love helping families! I aim to bring positivity, love, and creativity into the house of my nanny family. I do my best to go the extra mile. I love finding age appropriate activities to do with my...
5.0
"Elizabeth is very caring and just a sweetheart! She worked with our young toddler, and he was always content and smiling. She was such a help with cooking and household chores!"

Reviewed by Mary O.

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Anna S.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time/Part-Time Nanny - College Graduate - Located In Lakeview - 10+ Years Experience

4.3

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Ages 0-12 boys and girls. Nannied 40+ children over nanny career. Experience nannying up 5 children full time. Twins and special needs children experience. Most recent full time nanny/teacher to 4 children during Covid full-time. CPR Certified and First Aid. Clean driving record (have own car). Background check on file. Early...
5.0
"Anna is very responsible and kind. She tailors her care to the needs of every child individually. She took care of meal time, play time, bath time and bedtime! She's great at pick up with the car or on foot...

Reviewed by Sam B.

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Haley L.


Chicago, IL

$25-41/hr10 yrs exp

Early Childhood Teacher Excited To Watch Your Little Ones On Evening And Weekends!

5.0

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Hi! I'm Haley. I work as a teaching assistant in a prekindergarten class at CPS. I love kids of all ages and have babysat for tiny babies to the "tween" age (10-11) to overnight stays with teens. I change diapers, give baths, make snacks, do bedtime, etc. I also have some experience caring for children with special needs,...
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Alia M.


Chicago, IL

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

5.0

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Hello lovely families! My name is Alia and I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember. I have a younger sister, and I always babysat countless neighborhood kids. When I was a teenager, I was a camp counselor for two years, for children ages 6-12, and was awarded counselor of the year award. I was also a swim...
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"We hired Alia when we took our daughter out of daycare because of Covid. Alia has been awesome for our family. She has been with us for almost a year and our daughter is 18 months old now. She reads and sings...

Reviewed by Emma A.

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Alison S.


Chicago, IL

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

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Hello! I graduated with a degree in environmental science from UNC Chapel Hill in 2019. Since graduation, I've been teaching English in Spain. I relocated to Chicago in early 2024. I will present my Master's thesis in June, and am looking for nannying opportunities while I job hunt. I've been caring for children for over 15...
5.0
"We used Tara as a vacation sitter. She came when she said she would, she was running late and messaged one evening to let us know. our daughter said she had a great time playing with Tara. Would hire again."

Reviewed by Tim B.

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Jhan I.


Des Plaines, IL

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate And Trustworthy

5.0

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I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. a wife and a mother of two boys 27 years and 14 years lived in Chicago and suburbs for over 30 years I'm a licensed cosmetology. I work as a nany from age of 21 for a special need 30-year-old girl . And the then got my license and worked as hair...
5.0
"I highly recommend Jhan. She is a wonderful, kind, caring human being with an outstanding work ethic, high career and family values."

Reviewed by Karl F.

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Maureen M.


Oak Park, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Patient and Loving Mom available for ALL your Childcare Needs

4.0

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Available for respite care, weekend, overnights. I have been a licensed IL foster parent and have worked with 2 children that suffered from Fetal Alcohol syndrome and another who has ADHD as well as depression/anxiety. I have worked at an institution where I gained experience with immobile children, Batten disease, Charge...
4.0
"Maureen has cared for my daughter for over a year on Saturdays. She sets her feedings up and gives medication via g-tube - with our training. And she provides daily needs for her as well and reading stories....

Reviewed by Jennifer V.

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Priscila M.


Hinsdale, IL

$30-35/hr5 yrs exp

I'm Here To Make Your Life Easier.

5.0

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Hello, my name is Priscila, I am a full time babysitter with the following certifications and experiences: More than 10, 000 hours proven with children from 0 to 8 years old. (Certified By Cultural care Au pair) - Aid CPR AED certified (American Heart Association). - Special Needs Experiences: (Autism and ADHD). - Course:...
5.0
"Priscila is fantastic; she went above and beyond while helping with my 9-month-old daughter. We enjoyed working with her and would hire her again! "

Reviewed by Care member

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Ella S.


Chicago, IL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Fun, And Loving Nanny Looking For Part-time To Possible Full-time Job.

5.0

(1)

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I have lots of experience with caring for children, including babies and children with special needs. I love my job!
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Martina B.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

5.0

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Greetings! I am a current high school Special Education teacher with experience teaching adolescents on the autism spectrum and children with ADHD, cognitive impairments, learning disabilities, emotional disabilities, and sensory processing disorders. My teenage daughter has cerebral palsy and is visually impaired and is...
5.0
"I wish I could give Martina 10 stars! From the moment we interviewed, she was so respectful and knowledgeable about caring for people with special needs. Martina is so kind, thoughtful and fun! My brother has...

Reviewed by Melissa D.

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Florence N.


Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Helping Hands

4.0

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I'm a 44-year-old divorced mother to a 12-year-old boy with Down Syndrome, who is truly a blessing. I've been a full-time mother, and I am ready to get back into the work force. I am a very reliable, responsible, and kindhearted individual. I'm open to providing care, compassion, nurturing to any age as I truly enjoy helping...
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Patricia J.


Chicago, IL

$28-35/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Patricia

4.9

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Hello, I'm Patricia. I'm a psychologist from Venezuela. And I have really good experience working with children. I am a very friendly person, I like to laugh and I am very responsible. I love crafting, especially painting and drawing. In my home country, I studied psychology, therefore I had the opportunity to work with children...
5.0
"She is very sweet and knows how to soothe even the fussiest baby (and calm worried parents haha). We fully trust her with our 7 month old!"

Reviewed by Lily B.

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Cynthia H.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Mama C / Encourager Of Children

5.0

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I have 6+years of experience in foster care at SOS Children's Village in Lockport. I have fostered approximately 30 children, and loved the experience and my foster families. I recently moved back to Chicago in September of 2022. Before moving back to Chicago I was a member of my church in Joliet for 17 years and I was involved...
5.0
"Cynthia is a compassionate, loving and fun caregiver. She was the first person outside of family to care for our daughter when she was 6 months old. Your kids will feel cared for, loved and have so much fun...

Reviewed by Care member

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in River Grove, IL

Kaeleen E.

5.0

Kaeleen is very patient, caring and sweet with children.She is extremely responsible, strategic, playful, and I feel very safe knowing she's trained in critical care and can perform CPR and the Heimlich maneuver.

- Care member

Michele B.

5.0

I wholeheartedly recommend Michele as a wonderful caregiver for your child. Michele has been an integral part of our family's life, caring for our son since he was just 3 months old. She is an exceptional nanny who has shown immense love and devotion to our son. Our son thrived under Michele's...

- Claire B.

Steph S.

5.0

Steph was wonderful with our 2 year old. She supported us during the Thanksgiving holiday when daycare was closed and our son did very well under her care. She was able to keep him busy and happy while we worked from home. We can't wait to invite her back!

- Carla R.

Elizabeth F.

5.0

Elizabeth was great with our children! She helped out with homework and was always finding new things for the kids to do! She has a great personality and you can tell she obviously cares!

- Elaine F.

Anna S.

5.0

Anna is the best nanny we have ever had. Anna was working part time for us to start the pandemic, then became full time. She did an absolutely incredible job caring for our four children (at the time ages 4, 4, 7, 8). She administered school for the older ones and taught the younger ones preschool...

- Care member

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