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Heather C.

Sheridan, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Making a positive impact on children's lives and supporting families is why I love being a childcare provider. I have five years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers. I have the most experience caring for children with special needs. I am comfortable caring for up to three children at a time....
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Sheridan, IL

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$17/hr
7 years experience
Hospice services
errands
meal prep
light cleaning
dementia
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Heather. I am 35 years old. Originally from California, but have lived all over the United States. I am super outgoing and talkative. I enjoy music, cooking, spending time with my kids, reading and gardening. I have experience in home health as well as assisted living/nursing home care. I also have worked with...
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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

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$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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Minooka, IL

5.0(1)
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$29/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 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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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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CNA

Ottawa, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
dementia
I have worked in Home Health, Nursing Homes, Hospital and worked with special needs kids. I'm out going love to laugh! I'm always smiling! I have 25 years of childcare experience and 17 years of experience as a CNA.
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Yorkville, IL

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Ottawa, IL

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$24/hr
Light cleaning
errands
transportation
meal prep
companionship
Hello! My name is Heidi, and I have over 10 years of experience as a stay-at-home mom, where I've gained extensive hands-on experience caring for children of all ages. For several years, I also owned and operated a licensed home daycare, providing a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for multiple children at once. In...
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Minooka, IL

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$19/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Alina, and I have a passion for working with children of all ages and abilities. With 5 years of babysitting experience, I create a safe, fun, and engaging environment for kids while ensuring parents have peace of mind. In addition to babysitting, I am a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) with hands-on...
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Triumph, IL

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Experienced Early Childhood Educator Certified Nursing Assistant Experienced With Infants-elderly I've worked with many types of delays and Disability. Special training with autism.
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Your All-In-One Family Support Professional

Yorkville, IL

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Errands
dementia
light cleaning
hospice services
companionship
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm an experienced caregiver, housekeeper, and cook seeking a long-term, full-time position closer to me. I'm reliable, compassionate, and create a comfortable, supportive environment for every family. I love to travel, study psychology in college, and I'm a proud cat mom with no allergies-very comfortable around pets....
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Yorkville, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I worked with children who have special needs for about a year and feel that I have enough experience to help out.
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10 Years Experience Working With Elderly Patients. Ambulatory And Non Ambulatory

Minooka, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked at nursing homes for 10 years until I became a mother. Now that kids are in school I'm looking to work again. I have experience with dementia and Alzheimer's patients as well as patients with multiple disabilities. I was a certified nurse assistant but it expired due to having children. I am still very...
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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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Special Needs Provider

Minooka, IL

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I am a recently retired teacher with 22 years experience working with special needs children from the ages of 6 years old and up. I have had the privilege of teaching children with a variety of challenges, including autism, emotional and behavioral difficulties, learning disabilities and developmental delays~ each and everyone...
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Ottawa, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'm compassionate and caring. A mom and a grandmom. I've taught toddler room, twos and threes, and helped out with infants and school age in a private daycare. I currently work in the school system as a substitute teacher when in session, and in the past as an individual aide to special needs students , and in the capacity of a...
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Ottawa, IL

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$14/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hello! My name is Heidi, I'm a mom to three (ages 13, 9 and 8) and I have over 10 years of experience as a stay-at-home mom, where I've gained extensive hands-on experience caring for children of all ages. For several years, I also owned and operated a licensed home daycare, providing a safe, structured, and nurturing...
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Yorkville, IL

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$29/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Carpooling. I have three children of my own. The youngest finishing college in the next year. I am a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA, AAMA). I am CPR/AED Certified. I have back ground as an EMT, CNA and CMA. I am able to care for children and adults with special needs...
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  • 31 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.50/hr as of January 2026

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Sheridan, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 31 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.

Sarah S.

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...

- Priscilla L.

Julie S.

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...

- Rhonda H.

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