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April L C.

Trustworthy, Kind And Reliable Caregiver

Sandwich, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Assistive Technology/AAC. Feeding and tube feeding. I was with the last girl I cared for for 16 years she passed away in February which broke my heart but I'm now ready to care for someone else!!

Carole G. says "April is a very caring, trusting, knowledgeable person that watched my daughter for many years. I was a very protective mother of a severely handicapped...

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Special Needs

Sandwich, IL

from
$20/hr
8 years experience
8 years experience in Early Childhood with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADD/ADHD, cognitive impairment, disabilities
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I have a son who has an ADD with Severe Hyperness Disorder. I have experience with 8-year-old triplets, one boy has Down Syndrome and asthma, another boy has ADD with Severe Hyperness Disorder and the daughter has a learning disability. I went to her house in the early morning. When there was school I would get them up in the...
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CNA

Plano, IL

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$22/hr
I have worked in the ICU/ER/and office settings and have cared for multiple individuals needing specialized care
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Somonauk, IL

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$18/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Experienced nanny, wife, and mother of a 2. 5-year-old has availability to care for your child or children. I am 28 years old and have been nannying for the last 9 years. In addition to having my own son, I also have grown up taking care of my nephews and nieces, including a special needs niece. Patience is one of my strongest...
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DeKalb, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a recent college graduate from NIU. I have experience caring for children of different ages. I have worked with a wide array of children from newborns to 13-year-olds. I have experience working with children who have special needs/disabilities. I majored in Art and English receiving two bachelors degrees. If you...

Jade M. says "Catherine is extraordinary with kids of all ages. She's very dependable and gentle with children. She truly takes her time with them and great at calming...

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Nanny/Babysitter

Aurora, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a fun-loving recent college graduate who loves working with kids! I have been babysitting (paid/unpaid) for about 9 years. I have a very large family so I have experience with a wide age range from newborn to 14. I love to meet new people and build relationships. In high school I taught a preschool class through the child...

Christina H. says "I was looking for a childcare provider, as needed for back-up when my mom was not available to help out with my 4 year old daughter, A. I found...

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Part-time Caregiver (with Special Needs Experience) Available - Child Development PhD. Student

DeKalb, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
**I am currently employed through fall 2019-spring 2020 and cannot take on new clients at this time!** I am currently in the Ph. D. program at NIU for clinical child psychology, and am looking for a caregiving position over the summer. I have experience caregiving with infants and children. I grew up babysitting younger...

Anton P. says "Leanna has been babysitting my two children for the past three years. She's great! She gets them involved in activities every time she comes over. They...

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Minooka, IL

5.0(1)
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$29/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am an experienced Career Nanny/Household Manager and with over 20 years of supporting busy families through a seamless blend of childcare and home management. I specialize in infants, twins, and school-aged children, including those with special needs, and I am CPR and First Aid certified. Families often describe me as the...

Priscilla L. says "Sarah provided care for my two boys ages 6 & 8 at the time. She treated them as her own kids. She was flexible with my work schedule in addition to...

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Aurora, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I love doing crafts, playing with play-dough, doing puzzles, reading, and being outside. I also enjoy going for walks and to the park. I am available for over night care. I have experience with special needs including, but not limited to CP, Autism, food allergies , and asthma. If you are looking for a reliable, calm, even...

Erica C. says "Cindy has been babysitting for us for 3 months now. She is very dependable and great with our daughter. We will definitely hire her again whenever we need...

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Present And Attentive Experienced Caregiver

Aurora, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am a mom to 4 adult daughters. My youngest was born with Spina Bifida and is a paraplegic. I have 10 years caring for several families w/ twins (as early as 3 weeks) and a set of quads (6 weeks and premature) and 3 singletons. I have considerable experience w/ newborns multiples, toddlers, & children with special needs. I can...

Stephanie G. says "Lara is our life saver. She is our part time nanny who started with us when my twins were 3 weeks old and has been with us for the last year. She comes...

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Happiness For Me Is Defined By Serving Others And Making A Contribution In This World .

Elburn, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
Hello I am looking for the opportunity to serve your loved one and family with the most dignity and respect and kindness one has to offer. I have my associates in science towards nursing . I also have extensive background serving special needs , elderly , and home bound. I enjoy this work. I do believe this is my calling . I...

Care Member says "She was a 24/7 caregiver for my husband on hospice. She was devoted to his care, turning him, tending his meds, taking vitals and she helped me with...

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Part-time Morning Care Provider

Yorkville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm a registered behavior technician and I love working with young children that have ASD. I also enjoy working with families that have other special needs children.

Rhonda H. says "Julie is amazing with both of my children but especially wonderful with my son with Autism. He just loves her, we all do! She is very patient with him and...

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Ottawa, IL

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$14/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I babysit my younger siblings, did vocational child care in highschool, did respite care for a family of 9 children with one child being handicapped with special needs. Recently was a nanny for 6 kids with one child having cerebral palsy.
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Ottawa, IL

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$15/hr
I have been doing home health care for about 3 years. I have experience with Alzheimer's and dementia clients, one on one care, full assistance (quadriplegic), and since I have moved to Illinois, I am currently working in a group home with 13 individuals, all with different developmental disabilities.
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Morris, IL

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$17/hr
6 years experience
I am a mother of 4 with experience in all ages newborn to senior citizen. I have a background in social work and worked for 6 years as a case manager for adults with developmental disabilities and currently have spent the last 15 years working in healthcare (skilled nursing facilities, rehab centers, and Home Health) I grew up...
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Yorkville, IL

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Availale Full Time I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, swimming supervision, bathing, feeding, meals, cooking, transportation, activities, errands, pets, person assistant, etc. I have watched up to 4 kids and experience with special needs with child with down syndrome, ADHD, bipolar, autism. My...
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Aurora, IL

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
Currently enrolled in school for paralegal law and law enforcement. I am the oldest of a huge family and a Godmother of two babies. I have years of experience of being around children from newborns to pre-teens. Also have worked with teaching children at an elementary school. I am very comfortable around all kids, including...
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DeKalb, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
With a warm heart and expert hands, I bring over 8 years of dedicated teaching experience to the table, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Child Development and Family Studies. My journey has been enriched by over 12 years of nurturing as a babysitter and nanny, where I've honed my ability to create a safe and engaging...
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Part Time Caregiver

Aurora, IL

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$20/hr
1 year experience
hello my name is alma I have 1 year of experience with a disable young woman she had a stroke and she was bound in a wheelchair with her left side paralyzed. I use to do personal hygiene change diapers and feed her.
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $13.33/hr as of December 2025

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Sandwich, IL

Special Needs Caregivers in Sandwich, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

April L C.

April is a very caring, trusting, knowledgeable person that watched my daughter for many years. I was a very protective mother of a severely...

- Carole G.

Catherine S.

Catherine is extraordinary with kids of all ages. She's very dependable and gentle with children. She truly takes her time with them and...

- Jade M.

Taylor G.

I was looking for a childcare provider, as needed for back-up when my mom was not available to help out with my 4 year old daughter, A. I...

- Christina H.

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