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I have spent the past year or so working at a facility for the mentally and developmentally disabled, working as a Hab aide.
Alexis A. says "Caitlin works professionally with children with special needs as her career and uses the skills she's learned within that environment across the care she...
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- $10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
Hi! I would be so excited to be a part of the family! My passion in life is helping and caring for others, especially children! I have a Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology. I am CPR / First Aid Certified & renewed those certifications this year (Nov 2023). I have experience with children with special needs & I have been...
Susan O. says "Morgan was charming and conscientious. She took excellent care of our toddler. She was personable and fun. Our toddler was instantly at ease and never...
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- $20/hr
5 years experience
Hi, I'm Jen. I am new to Care. com, and I am excited to work with you and your family. I am a reliable, adaptable, experience person who focuses on the positive of every situation. Laughter and fun are tool I use everyday to connect to people.
I've worked with kids and adults with different abilities through Northwest Special...
My experience with senior care started with my grandmother. She was wheelchair bound with dementia. I used to take care of her out of her house and as she declined we moved her into my home. She was with me for over 5 years and I cared for her 24/7. Duties included companionship, feeding her, help with hygiene, transferring her,...
I was Nanny to child with special needs from August 2018 to March 2020.
I provided care for a 6-year-old with severe down syndrome Monday - Friday from 6-8 a.m. then again after school, 3-6 p.m.
I would make and feed him breakfast, pack his backpack with bottles/ lunch, assist him with transportation on and off of the school...
Hi my name is Connor K, and I am looking to get some more experience working with kids and adults who have different needs. I am a graduate of University of Illinois at Chicago where I earned a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology. I have lots of experience working with kids who have special needs, most of which was during my time...
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- $15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I am 23. I have many years of experience. I volunteered at a camp for children with special needs. I was a camp counselor and helped take care of them. The youngest child I have ever watched was a 3 months old. I am very responsible and reliable. I have reliable transportation,...
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- $28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Donyel and I have over 20 years of experience in providing care to persons with special needs of all ages. With training and certifications including but not limited to Home Healthcare, Adult and Child/Infant CPR/First Aid and AED, Crisis Management, Abuse & Neglect, Alzheimer's/Dementia, Hospice care, and Medication...
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- $25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
As a childcare provider with 25 years of experience, I've had the privilege of nurturing and educating young minds, shaping their early development. My passion for childcare stems from my positive babysitting experiences and a deep desire to make a positive impact on children's lives.
My patient, calm, and friendly nature...
Care Member says "Stephanie was our nanny for 3 years. She cared for our now 5 and 3 year old. She was with us full time. She is caring, fun and willing to do extras such...
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Live-in home care
meal prep
dementia
hospice services
companionship
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I am an educated Caregiver and Consultant with availability throughout Illinois, with domestic & international travel flexibility to clients wherever you may reside. With over 20 years of experience with Homecare, Childcare, Expectant Mothers, Hospice, Respite, Rehabbing, Special Needs, and Family support, well-rounded skill...
Care Member says "Donyel was loving and thoughtful with our children. She played with them both actively and creatively. Our children loved her. "
Travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Learning and Playing with children has blessed me with the most wonderful memories of all!
Teaching a child to express themselves and communicate through music and sign language (ASL) and watching their frustrations ease, are some of the reasons I became a Nanny. I am a loving Caregiver and Consultant with over 20 years of...
Maria G. says "Donyel was a nanny to our daughter for almost a year, starting when she was 6 months old. She's by far the best care-taker we've ever had! She's...
I have cared for children with autism and Down syndrome, ADD/HD. I worked at School District 95 Special Education Department.
Barbara Z. says "Norma is knowledgeable, compassionate, reliable and was right there to support our family when we needed help. I felt confident to leave my two boys, one...
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
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Hello! My name is Cary & I love working with children to create engaging experiences through an environment that fosters safety, creativity, curiosity, & kindsnes. I have incredibly strong communication skills, reliability, punctuality, maturity, a very high emotional intelligence, & an unmatched sense of integrity. Other...
Maianh P. says "- Cary is well loved and greatly appreciated at the Elementary School From my observation at school. She has an incredible rapport with the staff and...
I'm a registered nurse from the Philippines, I have worked as a private caregiver for almost 9 years in the Chicago area.
I am very committed, dedicated, and passionate. I take my task and responsibility very seriously, I create a system and take the initiative to improve care and comfort. I make sure I add value and quality of...
Victor C. says "MaryBeth was part of a team of caregivers that provided home-based care for my 96 year old mother in the period preceding her death. Mary Beth was kind...
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- $40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello, My name is Jeff. I am a Autism Life Coach. I work with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Communication Disorders, Behavior Disorders, and Learning Disabilities. My experience is extensive beginning as a Substitute Teacher in the public schools, as well worked as a Paraprofessional/Job Coach Coordinator at a non-public...
Dawn C. says "What a great life coach and a huge heart for the special needs community. He worked with my son for a couple of years. No a complaint and taught my son with...
Honest, Personable, Responsible, Compassionate And Dedicated Caregiver /Nanny For Six Families
McHenry, IL
4.6(1)
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 26 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
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My first experience as a childcare provider is when I was a young teenager. Later, I worked with special needs children as a bus driver and teaching assistant for eight years. I have worked with families who had infants, preschool and school-aged children as a nanny since 2011. I fully enjoy being a nanny and I am in excellent...
Ian G. says "Karen is very nice and has a vast range of experience in a variety of areas. She babysat our 2 1/2 year old boy for a week during the day when we were in...
Light cleaning
transportation
errands
meal prep
Hello My name is Sarah. I have recently, retired from working after 29 years. I have worked with special needs/senior adults in all capacities. I have decided now that I would like to work only part time with the elderly. I'm looking more for companion/assistant positions. I don't have the medical background so I'm not able to...
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
I will always strive to make sure your child of all ages is safe and having fun. I'm certified in first-aid and CPR, as well as special needs care. I'm looking forward to meeting you
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
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Hi! I'm Sophia P. I am a rising junior in college at Virginia Tech studying architecture. I love kids and have worked with them in the past in both babysitting and volunteering at a therapeutic riding center for special needs kids. I am patient, responsible, organized, fun and active. My schedule is very flexible (day and time)...
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- $30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi-I'm Amy! I have 22 years of experience; I fell in love for babysitting at a young age. I began caring for family, friends, neighbors and through referrals. I have extensive experience from newborn to 16 years old, caring for multiples (twins, triplets) and special needs care.
In high school, I worked as a childcare supervisor...
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $16.14/hr as of July 2025
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 3.6
Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Wauconda, IL
Special Needs Caregivers in Wauconda, IL are rated 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
Caitlin L.
Caitlin works professionally with children with special needs as her career and uses the skills she's learned within that environment across...
- Alexis A.
Morgan M.
Morgan was charming and conscientious. She took excellent care of our toddler. She was personable and fun. Our toddler was instantly at ease...
- Susan O.
Stephanie K.
Stephanie was our nanny for 3 years. She cared for our now 5 and 3 year old. She was with us full time. She is caring, fun and willing to do...
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