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Kaeleen E.

River Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Dementia
hospice services
meal prep
companionship
errands
+ 1 more
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,...

Care Member says "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...

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Shannon N.

River Grove, IL

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$16/hr
10 years experience
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.

Perfect Pet Sitter

River Grove, IL

from
$18/hr
8 years experience
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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Ella S.

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

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
I have lots of experience with caring for children, including babies and children with special needs. I love my job!
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Heather V.

Experienced Nanny Available Full/Part-Time

Melrose Park, IL

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been a professional nanny for 26 wonderful years. I also have been an Assistant Teacher and a nanny for special needs children. I believe that all children are special and true gifts. I have a lot of fun and creative ideas for art projects, games and playtime. I have alot of experience helping with potty training. I am...

Care Member says "Heather joined our family when my son was 7 months old, when our parental leave was up. From the start, Heather has been great at implementing the...

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Kali M.

Full-time Student, Looking For Part-time Nanny Job!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
I have been babysitting and nannying since I was in middle school (when my parents were right down the street just in case I needed them!). Since then, I have watched newborns, toddlers, and kids of all ages. I have experience with children who have special needs. I have built great relationships with the families I have babysat...

Jennifer D. says "Kali was an amazing caregiver to my children for just over four years! She did both occasional babysitting and summer nannying. She instantly became one...

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Olivia K.

Highly Energetic Full Time Nanny Available To Start Immediately!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
A Little bit about myself, I'm a kindhearted energetic childcare provider. I've professionally cared for children of all ages including special needs. I have 5+ years on my belt in the Nanny/Childcare industry, along with my working towards my BA in early childhood education. I'm CPR and First Aid certified. I strongly...

Jonathan T. says "She did an amazing job looking after my two children, and I would definitely use her again!"

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Jameson K.

Fun And Creative Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
As a certified teacher with 12 years of experience and a passion for making a positive impact on children's lives, I believe my creative and friendly nature makes me an exceptional childcare provider. I value open communication with parents, providing regular updates and following their preferred methods of communication. My...

Stephanie S. says "Jamie has been wonderful with our infant and with our dogs! She has really been a life saver and our little one really seems to like her! I am very sad...

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Maria A.

Child Care

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
I'm Venezuelan with 3, 5 years of nanny and house manager experience. I took care of 5 months to 8 years old children, also have experience with special needs kids, and CPR certified. Currently Spanish/English teacher for kids, teenagers and adults.

Care Member says "Wonderful nanny our kids who still miss her very much. She was on time, never missed a day of work, flexible with our schedules. Also helped around...

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Sylvia B.

Speech Therapist/Tutor- Polish-Speaking/ Special Needs & All Ages

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello all, thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I live in Chicago and am providing services for children of all ages as a Speech-Language Pathologist as well as a caregiver! I am an elementary school-based SLP and am finishing up my 7th year there. I completed my Master's coursework in Speech-Language Pathology at...

Renee G. says "Sylvia was hired to watch my 8 month old daughter for one day while I worked from home. My daughter immediately took a liking to her and she had non stop...

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Olga R.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a cheerful, positive and respectful person. I enjoy working with children of all ages and have experience caring for children with special needs (ADD&ADHD). I am someone who loves the outdoors and believes that too much TV is never a good thing. Playing outside, playing games and encouraging children to use their...

Care Member says "Olga worked with us for almost 2 years taking care of my son from 9 months old to just under 3 years old and my daughter from birth to 6 months. My son...

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Dina S.

Child Whisperer

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
Hello Families! My name is Dina. I have committed over 30 years to providing compassionate childcare for infants through teens in a variety of childcare settings. I have had amazing opportunities supporting children and their families as a nanny, home school teacher/tutor, preschool teacher, mother's helper and special needs...

Care Member says "Dina is a caring & trustworthy pet/house sitter who has been with us for years."

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Danielle C.

Forest Park, IL

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience
I am a mother and a wife who is looking for extra hours working for a family in need. I have almost 18 years experience working with a wide variety of different disabilities and ages. My last job I currently had was working at autism home support doing behavior therapy. In the past I have also working with a family and a girl...
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Marisol R.

Nanny/Child Care Provider.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
Hi, My name is Marisol, and I am a mother of a 16-year-old son . I am passionate about caring for children and helping people. I have over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to school-aged children, and children with special needs. I am bilingual (Spanish) and reliable. I am nurturing and...

Alana G. says "As a first time mom, I was nervous about who I could trust to care for my daughter. When our daughter is in Marisol's care, I know for a fact that she is...

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Cashmear M.

Chicago, IL

4.5(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience
Part-Time Babysitter/Mother's Helper:I have 4 years of child care experience for a family of three boys age's (3, 4, 8) and a family two age's ( 10 months and two). My job required light house work, preparing meals, and keeping the kids entertained. Also an teachers aids for kids with special needs.

Marlee H. says "Cashmear will do anything to keep her commitments, and children just seem to be drawn to her. She is also incredibly intelligent and kind. I would trust...

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Todd M.

Reliable Special Needs Provider

Oak Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I've been working with special needs children and adults for over 25 years. I taught drama to developmentally disabled adults and taught or tutored most school subjects to elementary, teen, and adult learners in classrooms, homes, non-profits, and tutoring centers. I have earned masters degrees in middle-secondary education and...

Jennifer W. says "Todd M. serves as our after-school tutor for our 11-year old daughter (6th GR) and 9-year old son (3rd GR). My husband and I both work full-time. We...

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Bisola A.

Full Time/ Part Time Care Giver

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Dementia
hospice services
meal prep
companionship
errands
+ 1 more
I have been working with seniors for the past 10 year, duties and responsibilities include bathing, companionship, light house keeping, meal preparations, outing with the clients. PERSONAL OBJECTIVE I have a strong commitment to serving the needs of individuals with special needs, especially adults and people with developmental...
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Mary M.

Full-Time Nanny With Teaching Experience

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello, Mary Grace and I'm a nanny in the Chicago area! I have experience in child development and special needs care. Currently I am looking for 25-45 a week, and go start in mid August or beginning of September!

Care Member says "There are few people in the world like Mary Grace. She is kind, empathetic, open, honest, and so many other things. Her presence in my sons’ lives over...

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Jennifer K.

Exciting-Reliable-Kind Caregiver Looking To Curate Exceptional Experiences

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
I am a fun, thoughtful, reliable and hardworking woman who knows her way around the City. My childcare background includes babysitting, working in a Nanny share and two years as an individual aide for Special Needs students in elementary school. I recently left the corporate world and am going back to where my heart is working...

Care Member says "Our family was so fortunate to have found Jenny as my son's first nanny. She worked with us full-time for almost 18 months and continues to be a key...

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Alexis S.

Berwyn, IL

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a dedicated advocate for people with disabilities. I have worked in this field for about 6 years. I have loved every step of this journey, this is why I am currently going to grad school to pursue a career in occupational therapy. I have worked I'm a in home and clinic setting and understanding the stressors not only for...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.33/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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

Special Needs Caregivers in River Grove, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Kaeleen E.

Kaeleen is very patient, caring and sweet with children.She is extremely responsible, strategic, playful, and I feel very safe knowing she's...

- Care member

Heather V.

Heather joined our family when my son was 7 months old, when our parental leave was up. From the start, Heather has been great at...

- Care member

Kali M.

Kali was an amazing caregiver to my children for just over four years! She did both occasional babysitting and summer nannying. She...

- Jennifer D.

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