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60 special needs caregivers are listed in South Elgin, IL
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years
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I raised my own children, my son (33) and my daughter (23). Over the past 20 years, I have served as a toddler teacher, and home-daycare provider, and served 4 different families as a nanny for the last decade. I also have experience working with people with special needs. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I enjoy working with...
5.0
"Candace was our nanny for 4 years and provided exceptional care for our children!"
Reviewed by Julie K.
Abbey M.
South Elgin, IL
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
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I began working with individuals with special needs as a senior in high school. I volunteered to be at PE leader for the adaptive PE class at my high school. there, I worked with six individuals with a range of different disabilities. This experience led me to choose my major of special education. I have obtained my degree in...
Kelly D.
South Elgin, IL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Special Education Teacher Looking For Summer Nanny Position
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I am a special education teacher that is looking to help nanny for a family over the summer. I have extensive experience working with autism and people who use augmentative and alternative communication systems. I have a bachelor degree in speech and language pathology and a masters degree in special education. I have been...
Allison F.
South Elgin, IL
$18-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
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I am currently finishing my last semester as a student at Truman State University. I will graduate with a double major in Communication Disorders and Psychology as well as a minor in disability studies in May. I am taking a gap year before applying to graduate school and am looking for opportunities to babysit/care-give during...
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I have experience with children all ages for over two years now. I was an assistant teacher at a daycare during my senior year of college where I worked with infants-7-year-olds. My duties there included, playing, supervising, cooking, cleaning and teaching. I also have a niece who is 6 months old whom I take care of often. I...
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"Gina is loyal, smart, and responsible. I went through my entire degree program with her. I would trust Gina with my life. She's an excellent student, learner, and social worker."
Reviewed by Katie S.
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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...
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"Doris was great with my kids. Very reliable. We will continue to re hire her."
Reviewed by Evangeline E.
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Hello, my name is Yesenia. I've been in several professional caregiving roles since 2016. Most of my experience has been with children. I worked at a licensed home daycare, with several families independently and with a nanny agency throughout my career. Additionally, I was a behavioral health technician and worked with children...
5.0
"Yesenia is a very good caregiver. She had positive interactions with our son. She followed all of our instructions and there was no conflict. I would hire her again given the need."
Reviewed by Matt C.
Tamara A.
West Chicago, IL
$11-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
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I worked for help at home which was Lutheran social services prior to that I've worked with many different clients ranging from dementia and Parkinson's disease along with special need children I've worked for over 12 years
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"A joy to have around. Does the little things that count."
Reviewed by Robert And Susan F.
Carolyn H.
Geneva, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring, Positive Attitude, Fun Loving CNA. Showing A Level Of Confidence And Privacy To Your Family
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I have 10 years of senior care experience and also 14 experience with special needs individuals. I am certified with the State of Illinois as a CNA. I will give your family member the best level of care with dignity and respect.
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"Carolyn is a reliable and compassionate caregiver. She communicates well with the client as well as the family. She is concerned for the physical as well as emotional needs of her clients and assures a safe...
Reviewed by Marion M.
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I have watched many children over the past few years. I love working with children and hope to help them with whatever they might need. I've worked with a special needs organization and have cared for children of all ages. I've helped with changing, feeding, swimming, and homework. I am certified to work at day cares and I am...
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"Jayleen is wonderful! She is so great with our daughter, punctual, communicative, and kind. We highly recommend her!"
Reviewed by Heather V.
Amanda G.
Carol Stream, IL
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Hello all,
My name is Amanda and I am a Certified Newborn Care Specialist and Career Nanny. I have five years experience as a private nanny. Additionally, I have two years experience teaching preschool publicly, one of which I was a Director. I have cared for children from birth to 12 years, and those with a variety of special...
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"Amanda was a thoughtful, knowledgeable, and responsible caregiver for my 6 mo baby when she cared for H 2 full days and made a huge difference in that time. She came armed with expertise that made H giggle, but...
Reviewed by Katheryn M.
Tracy D.
West Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have over 19 years of experience in childcare as a Director. I have experience with all ages 6 weeks to 12 years. I love arts and crafts, outdoor play and plan a curriculum with weekly themes. I have experience with toilet training, special needs, allergies and difficult behaviors. Currently obtaining my Bachelor's degree in...
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"She watched my three year old and 6 month old for a few years. They call her auntie. They still call her to talk to her and they are in kindergarten and 2nd grade otherwise we would still use her!"
Reviewed by Tracy D.
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Hi! My name is Jenny. I live in Campton Hills with my fiancée and 3 dogs. My daughter is a freshman in college and I'm adjusting to being an empty nester! Currently I'm working as a teacher in Naperville - this is my 23rd year - but looking for extra work to stay busy and help pay for college expenses!
Hannah C.
Schaumburg, IL
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
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Hello! Thank you for viewing my profile.
My name is Hannah, I am 24 years old. I currently live in Schaumburg, IL. I have worked with quite a few families the last 6-8. I have had experience from newborns until early elementary school aged children, as well as some special needs. I have watched families with 4-5 children, and...
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"Hannah is sweet and responsible. She was with sour family for quite sometime. We have 4 kids total and 3 under4.She was absolutely amazing. Kids were happy to see her and enjoyed playing with her throughout...
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I am currently an Early Childhood Special Education teacher who has worked with both typically developing children and children with additional needs including autism, social communication disorder, down syndrome, speech delays, developmental delays and OHI.
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Hello all,
I have two years experience caring for children with special needs, including autism, epilepsy, and ADHD. I use doctor recommended strategies and techniques to provide emotional and physical support to my clients and their families. I look forward to meeting with you!
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"We hired Amanda as our full time nanny to watch our son when he was 8mo old. It was our first nanny experience so we didn't know what to expect, and now we are forever spoiled! Amanda was with our family until...
Reviewed by Julia O.
Holly P.
Saint Charles, IL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I truly enjoy helping all populations, Seniors, Children and special need clients. I have experience working with all listed above.
Dimone L.
Carol Stream, IL
$15-21/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter/Preschool Student Teacher Looking For Part-Time Job
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Good Morning,
I live in Carol Stream with my baby girl and looking for a job babysitting some amazing children this year in my free time .
I am interested in babysitting your child I have 9 years in paid childcare experience as well as CPR/First Aid/AED certified.
I have worked in daycare' s, Summer Camps with children ages...
Karen H.
Hanover Park, IL
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hi!
My name is Karen, I'm 25 years old and I come from a really big family. I'm the oldest out of about 20 cousins that I have, and a lot of my cousins see me as their aunt because I have taken care of them since they were little (and still do to this day!).
I currently hold an Associates in Arts degree from ECC, and am...
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"Karen did a great job with tutoring and nannying for our 4 year old. She also occasionally watched our 2 year old. We would definitely hire her again!"
Reviewed by Dimple V.
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Hi, I'm Abbey! I am currently in school to get my bachelor's degree in psychology, with an emphasis in child advocacy. I have been working with children for 10 years now. I have nannied, worked in daycare, worked with special needs, and have experience with newborn - teens.
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"We hired Abbey for a date night, and she was perfect. She was right on time, despite there being bad weather conditions with a snow storm. Abbey executed everything perfectly on our routine list for our...
Reviewed by Jessica C.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in South Elgin, IL
Candace W.
5.0
Candace was the nanny for our 3 year old son from 6/21-9/21. She was wonderful with him. Great outings: libraries, parks, zoos, pumpkin farm, etc. She kept our active boy engaged and busy. Besides taking him to fun places, Candace is a great educator for his age. She taught him letters, numbers,...
- Lindsey B.
Gina M.
5.0
Gina is loyal, smart, and responsible. I went through my entire degree program with her. I would trust Gina with my life. She's an excellent student, learner, and social worker.
- Katie S.
Doris A.
5.0
Doris was great with my kids. Very reliable. We will continue to re hire her.
- Evangeline E.
Yesenia G.
5.0
Yesenia is a very good caregiver. She had positive interactions with our son. She followed all of our instructions and there was no conflict. I would hire her again given the need.
- Matt C.
Tamara A.
5.0
A joy to have around. Does the little things that count.
- Robert And Susan F.
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Ratings for South Elgin, IL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in South Elgin, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.