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Nicoleta R.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Rolling Meadows, IL

3.0(0)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience
I am a nurse for over 9 years and a CNA for more than 10 years. I do my job with passion because I believe it is more than a job, I believe it is a calling. I am a mother and wife and I have worked with families that have considered me as part of their family. I am dependable, flexible and a positive person. I am honest and I am...
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Kaitlyn A.

Rolling Meadows, IL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Kaitlyn and I am 26 years old. I am a special education teacher but babysit on weeknights and weekends. I have had a passion for children since I was little and have had many babysitting jobs. I have an abundant amount of experiences working with kids who have special needs as well as infants. I am CPR and First...

Care Member says "Kaitlyn was great with my 9 year old son with adaptive needs! She was warm, friendly, and able to engage my child in play. She was communicative and...

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Maggie G.

Desicated Caregiver

Rolling Meadows, IL

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$35/hr
I am a dedicated caregiver with over 15 years of experience providing care for children from infants to teens in a variety of settings. This includes an infant on an NJ feeding tube, a couple of young children with high functioning autism, as well as teens with developmental delays as well as emotional trauma/delays or mental...
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Kaitlyn A.

Rolling Meadows, IL

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Hi there! I am self contained autism teacher for 1st and 2nd graders. I have had an abundance amount of experience caring for individuals with down syndrome and children who are on the spectrum. Please reach out to me if you are seeking a caregiver for a child with special needs or a child without. :)
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Sophia A.

Experienced And Patient Nanny

Rolling Meadows, IL

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$17/hr
Hello, my name is Sophia and I have been babysitting/nannying for over 10 year! My mom is a special needs teacher in district 34, and I have years of experience going in to help with her students. Additionally, I was a part of a high school class that allowed me to work one-on-one with a teenager who had Down syndrome for one...
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Halina R.

Part-Time Caregiver Available.

Rolling Meadows, IL

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$15/hr
7 years experience
All my background caring for those with special needs comes from Poland. I was working 18 years as a teacher / drama and poetry / in high school and also my part-time job was caring for a deaf children and adults. In USA, I live already 11 years. Mostly I used to work as a caregiver for elderly, housekeeper and a cleaning lady....
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Paola N.

My Goal Is To Graduate From College As A Preschool Teacher.

Rolling Meadows, IL

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I'm Paola and I love kids! I have been babysitting since 2021, and have experience with preemies, children, teenagers and everything in between . I'm dependable and honest. I've nannied for many families before, and I have experience with special needs (autism, etc). I enjoy playing outside, arts and crafts, and reading...
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Nkosinathi M.

Every Kid Deserves To Have Fun.

Rolling Meadows, IL

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have worked at summer camps for 2 years now in Boston and Maryland. I have been trained to take care of children and how to also take care of children with special needs
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Lavinia B.

LPN

Wheeling, IL

4.8(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
hospice services
companionship
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with over 20 years of experience providing exceptional care to elderly and special need patients. Skilled in assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, administering medication and keep patients as active is possible..

Care Member says "Lavinia cared for both of my parents for six years. She is a total professional. Lavinia has great nursing skills, attends to her clients with an upbeat...

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Kylie S.

Best Babysitter

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I have a lot of experience working with children! I have babysat many children and babies at once for years now and am very passionate about caring for them! I used to work for NWSRA last year which was working with special needs children. I also have tutored kids ages 6 and up! I have three brothers and over 30 first cousins...

Nicole O. says "We hired Kylie for the summer to take care of our infant son, she was beyond amazing! She always cared for him as part of the family and was flexible with...

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Doris A.

Part Time Nanny

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
work experience as a nanny with special need children around 5 years I love to work with kids I am very responsible, loving , patient, honest, respectful. I am mother of two beautiful boys also I work as rehab aide , nursing assistant, I graduated as nurse (LPN) in 2012 I have around 12 years of career experience working with...

Evangeline E. says "Doris was great with my kids. Very reliable. We will continue to re hire her."

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Larissa D.

Kind And Patient Caregiver

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Hi, my name is Lara. When I was younger, my first job was working in an elderly home, and I've always had a great rapport with our elders. In addition to caring for my own mother in my past, I have been working for a senior care agency this year as well as people from care. com. I am certified in CPR, First aid, CPI (from my...

Amaralys A. says "Lara was kind, helpful, and showed great concern for me after my hysterectomy. she continues to check on my recovery even after the job was complete....

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Jhan I.

Compassionate And Trustworthy

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
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...

Maryam A. says "Jhan was very engaged in helping care for your child. My child enjoyed her helping us. As with anyone helping with care-giving of your child, make sure...

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Susan K.

Seeking PT/FT Nanny .

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have been a professional child caregiver for over 12 yrs, having worked with 6 families. I've been caring for kids since I was a teenager & I've always considered it a passion. Although I spent the majority of my earlier career in corporate marketing, I feel I've found my true calling in protecting, teaching & nurturing young...

Care Member says "Out of all the child care professionals I've worked with over the years, Susan is a stand out. She is very communicative, responsive and extremely...

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Sarah S.

Full Time Nanny

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello, My name is Sarah. I am looking for a full time nanny position with a loving family. I'm looking to utilize my 11 and a half years of child care experience and knowledge in growth development by providing good guidance and exceptional care as a professional live out nanny. I also have two and a half years experience with...

Stephanie M. says "I have known Sarah for many years now and she has always been my go-to occasional nanny/sitter when she was available to help with my two children. She...

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Karyn L.

Experienced Care Giver

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Over the last 18 years, I have worked with adult and children who have developmental disabilities. This includes one on one settings, as well as group settings. My job is to ensure the safety and well being of all individuals with whom I work and care for. Additionally, I create programs to assist with community integration. I...

Care Member says "Karyn deserves more than 5 stars! She worked with our severely handicapped adult daughter who required feeding, diapering, showering and medications....

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Michelle R.

Experienced Nanny / Nanny House Manager.

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am an experienced nanny, early childhood educator, nanny house manager and newborn care specialist. I've dedicated my career to working with families and children in a variety of settings. My background extends beyond working in private homes of families and includes teaching and leadership roles in quality early childhood...

Jacki R. says "Michelle is incredible with children - she is patient, kind, high energy and creative. Her experience extends well beyond most nanny job descriptions and...

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Lavinia B.

CNA,CPR

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Highly-dependable, nurturing caregiver who has good values, compassionate nature and 10 + extensive experience in providing prompt and friendly care. Eager to make a difference in client's everyday life.

Susan W. says "Lavinia has helped my family over the past several years. She is wonderful, honest, and is very committed to whomever she is working with. She has a...

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Sally T.

Friendly Sitter And Experienced With Children

Elk Grove Village, IL

4.8(1)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Sally. I have been working with special needs children children at a therapeutic day school as a paraprofessional for the last year with aged 5-22. I also have experience at a day cares with ages 1-5. In addition I have worked at Boys and Girls club with 1st-2nd graders. I love playing board games with children, reading...

Care Member says "Sally I helped us out when our nanny had a baby. Sally I s professional, reliable, communicative, and punctual. She watched my 2 very mobile kids under...

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Larissa D.

Experienced And Helpful Caregiver Availiable

Arlington Heights, IL

4.8(1)
from
$21/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Light cleaning
hospice services
companionship
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
Hello , my name is Lara and thank you for considering me for this position! My first job was at a senior care facility (in Arlington Hts.) and I have always had a great rapport with our elders. In addition to personally caring for my own mother and others in the past, I have been professionally working as a senior caregiver for...

Ed A. says "Larissa cared for my disabled brother with kindness, compassion, and expertise. I would highly recommend her!"

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.50/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Rolling Meadows, IL

Special Needs Caregivers in Rolling Meadows, IL are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Kaitlyn A.

Kaitlyn was great with my 9 year old son with adaptive needs! She was warm, friendly, and able to engage my child in play. She was...

- Care member

Lavinia B.

Lavinia cared for both of my parents for six years. She is a total professional. Lavinia has great nursing skills, attends to her clients...

- Care member

Kylie S.

We hired Kylie for the summer to take care of our infant son, she was beyond amazing! She always cared for him as part of the family and was...

- Nicole O.

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