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Bella D.

Washington, IL

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Bella! I'm 19 years old and I'm currently in college to become a kids cancer nurse. I've babysat all of my life and grew up with siblings. I've babysat kids all age and I'm CPR, aed, and first aide certified. I also have experience with special needs children because I volunteer every year for the special Olympics :)
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Fun Sitter And Happy Energy!

East Peoria, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm an assistant teacher for special needs kiddos who enjoys spending her free time helping out! In my spare time, I like to read! I have a mile long reading list. I like working with kids because their energy is immaculate! Their little personalities make my day.
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Morton, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
I have a 3yr old son and have many of years of experience with children as well as children with special needs
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East Peoria, IL

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello! My name is Eva, and I'm 20 years old. I've been working with children since 2022, caring for ages 3 to 12, and I also have experience with both children and adults with special needs. I'm currently working toward my BA in Psychology and considering an associate degree in Child Development, with plans to become a...
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I Can Help With All Your Need!

Eureka, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
A future Special education Teacher , I have experience with babysitting one high functioning Autistic child, and willing to learn how to better assist you or your loved one!
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OT ASSISTANT

Eureka, IL

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Hi. I have worked with people of all ages and their families for over 26 years, including 15 school years working with kids with a variety of different abilities. I enjoy helping others. I have a degree in occupational therapy and a level two background clearance check.
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Eureka, IL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have been a CNA for 10 years. I have experience in nursing home settings, hospitals, assisted livings and hospice for the last 4 1/2 years.
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East Peoria, IL

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
respite care
meal prep
errands
+ 1 more
With over 10 years of caregiving experience, I specialize in providing compassionate, personalized support to seniors and individuals with special needs. My background includes home health, hospice, and facility care where I focus on maintaining comfort, dignity, and quality of life. I pride myself on being dependable, patient,...
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Caring Caregiver For All Abilities

East Peoria, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I am a certified occupational therapist who has worked with both children and adults with special needs. I have worked in adult day programs for people with mental illness (depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and dementia), and cognitive impairments (traumatic brain injuries, Autism, Down syndrome, and general cognitive...
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Fun Spirit, Loving, Reliable

East Peoria, IL

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Hello! My name is Rileigh, I do have a full time job Monday - Friday 8:30-5 p.m. I would love to do jobs after my first shift job, weekends have full availability. I am specialized in many areas, been within healthcare for 7 years, care for fur babies, our little ones, special needs of all ages, housekeeping. Reliable,...
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Who I Am

Metamora, IL

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$10/hr
Hello, my name is Joshua. I am a 20-year-old looking for learning experiences about this world. I really don't have any knowledge about special needs people, but that's why I want to learn how to deal with situations needed to better myself and other people in the world.
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Pekin, IL

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
For the past decade, I've dedicated myself to nurturing young minds and supporting families. My passion lies in fostering children's growth through creative play and educational activities. I'm patient, friendly, and very comfortable enforcing household rules. I provide daily written reports and open communication at pickup,...

Jeanine T. says "Gia is an excellent nanny. She is loving, honest, dependable, intelligent, and fun. She has a special way of relating to children and loves and cares for...

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Caregiver

Peoria, IL

5.0(1)
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$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Dear Family, My previous life and work experience make me an excellent candidate to provide childcare services to your family. I am a proud mother of an amazing 13-year-old boy. I have been a professional nanny with families through Care. com for 4 years. I am a certified Behavior Therapist since June 2018 and spent 2. 5 years...

Trisha R. says "Stephanie was an amazing nanny to our family for 9 months. She was wonderful with our two 4 year old children with Down syndrome as well as our elementary...

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Registered Nurse

Peoria, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
errands
specialized care
respite care
dementia
+ 1 more
Experienced home health care, geriatric, special needs, intellectual development disability (IDD) and Alzheimers/dementia registered nurse available to care for your loved one in your home. If you are working, have to work out of town for a couple days, or need respite care, I would love to stay with your loved one. I have a...

Michele M. says "For the last 5 years, Michelle has house sat, dog sat and chicken sat for us while we have been on vacation. She does everything we ask with the utmost...

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Care-giver Available

Peoria, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
Dear Family, My previous life and work experience make me an excellent candidate to provide child care services for your family. I am focused, caring, patient and creative. It is my goal is to be a life-long learner and use my talents to provide tender-loving care to children and families, and help children learn and excel in...
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Loving, Dedicated Nanny

Tremont, IL

4.7(1)
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$25/hr
25 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, I have 25 plus years of in home experience in dedicated child care of all age children, also special needs children. I love to watch my toddlers grow with learn thru play activities, and I can utilize my Montessori teaching experience to help prep for pre-school. My precious infant/babies keeping them ahead of the monthly...

Care Member says "Cheryl cared for our two children (ages 9 and 11, both with special needs) and was always kind, dependable, and respectful. She did a great job keeping...

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In search of a Nanny position

Pekin, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi there! I currently nanny and clean residentially and commercially. I am always looking for side jobs! My most availability is on weekends and in evenings. I had an in-home daycare of 7 kiddos for almost 4 years. I started nannying my 10-week-old twin god sons and that blossomed into caring for other families. Since then I...

Savanah T. says "Johanna was very sweet! Cared for my 3yo daughter. She was on time, quick to respond when I would message and had everything picked up by the time I got...

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Peoria, IL

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Ariel and I'm a 3rd grade teacher. I am an energetic, reliable, and compassionate person who loves working with children! My passion is working with children and creating personal relationships and experiences through play. My job experiences include: -3rd grade teacher in Palos Heights -Camp counselor for 5...
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Compassionate Care For My Special Needs Children

Tremont, IL

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
25 years experience
Hello, I have 25 plus years of experience with fantastic loving special needs of all ages and care needs. I have qualifications with speech, cognitive, occupational, and physical therapy, etc. I have medical, first aid training, and CPR certified. I have had children/ teens /adults with all autistic spectrums. Aspergers,...
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  • 36 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.50/hr as of December 2025

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Washington, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 36 listed special needs caregivers

Gia H.

Gia is an excellent nanny. She is loving, honest, dependable, intelligent, and fun. She has a special way of relating to children and loves...

- Jeanine T.

Stephanie O.

Stephanie was an amazing nanny to our family for 9 months. She was wonderful with our two 4 year old children with Down syndrome as well as...

- Trisha R.

Michelle B.

For the last 5 years, Michelle has house sat, dog sat and chicken sat for us while we have been on vacation. She does everything we ask...

- Michele M.

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