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- $32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I just finished caring for a non-verbal autistic boy in the afternoons. My responsibilities included meal preparation, transportation, and life skills including physical and mental activities to enhance his daily life. My best attributes in this situation are my patience, persistence, and sense of caring for the situation for...
Leslie G. says "Michael was dependable and punctual. He was very friendly and worked hard. He helped up with a large family event. He was lovely to the guests, and we...
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10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Hi there! My name is Noël and I live in Villa Park, IL. I have a significant amount of experience caring for special needs individuals as I have a younger brother, Joshua, who is Autistic - he is my pride and my joy! In addition to caring for him, I assisted my parents with facilitating an at home early intervention program...
Clint S. says "Noel was amazing to work with. She is communicative, responsive, and caring. I would strongly recommend hiring Noel."
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Hello! My name is Jackie, I am 21 years old and currently live in West Chicago! I have been a nanny for the past year and a half, and have babysat for different families since I was 12 years old, including various ages from newborn to teenagers along with different special needs. I speak English fluently and took 6 years of...
Gabriella C. says "Jackie was so helpful! I always came home to a clean house with dishes done and the vacuum ran. She came up with fun games for the kids to play. She...
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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My name is Lorraine. I m 34yrs old. I'm a certified nurses assistant and have completed 3 yrs towards a nursing degree. I have experience taking care of children and adults with special needs. I am naturally patient, loving and nurturing. I believe in treating the people I care for with respect and as though they are a...
Susan C. says "Lorraine assisted me with transportation and after care of surgery. She is dependable, kind, willing to run errands for me. Would highly recommend her and...
I'm a certified Preschool teacher and have hours in training and certification for assisting children with special needs ranging from autism to physically disabled. I enjoy story time, puzzles, drama and arts and crafts. I am flexible and reliable. Hope that I can be a great fit you and your family.
Personal care
visiting physician
live-in home care
Hi, my name is Katerina, mom of 2 teens living in Lombard. I am highly organized, patient, trustworthy, motivated, multi-tasker with a pleasant, positive personality ready to help you with personal care, light cleaning, organization, running errands, shopping, taking you to appointments, companionship and ANYTHING else that...
Kj W. says "Katerina is always upbeat and has a positive attitude. She's hard working, punctual, and very reliable. She has a family of her own and brings those skills...
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light cleaning
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swimming supervision
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My name is Elizabeth. I am a energetic, loving nanny who absolutely adores children! I have a passion for child care and love helping families! I aim to bring positivity, love, and creativity into the house of my nanny family.
I do my best to go the extra mile. I love finding age appropriate activities to do with my...
Elaine F. says "Elizabeth was great with our children! She helped out with homework and was always finding new things for the kids to do! She has a great personality and...
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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...
Katheryn M. says "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...
Meal prep
I have been working for Clare Woods Academy for the past 13 years. I have extensive experience with special needs children, I. e. autism, Down's syndrome, learning disability, behavioral and O. D. D. Issues. I am also an RBT Therapist. Prior to the aforementioned I was a Readu
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light cleaning
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swimming supervision
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Hi! My name is Lilia . I am an 23-year-old girl with two years of babysitting and half a year of experience working with children that have special needs. I am currently taking college courses online for speech and hearing sciences!
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
I am a retired pediatric registered nurse who is looking to continue caring for children. I have cared for special needs children from ages 6 months to 18 years throughout my nursing career. Before I became a nurse, I babysat and nannied during high school and college for preschool and elementary aged children.
I currently have...
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Megan and I am a college freshman at Grand Canyon University, taking classes online, so I have a flexible schedule. I have experience caring for children, including those with special needs, and I'm comfortable helping with pets as well. I'm patient, responsible, and reliable, and I prioritize safety and creating a...
I have grown up with 3 cousins with Muscular Dystrophy and have spent my whole life helping them. I have assisted another family with two boys with Muscular Dystrophy and was a caregiver for them. I have worked at Seaspar, Easter Seals, Marklund Home and have been working in schools for many years. This allowed me to care with a...
I have a lot of experience with children and young adults with special needs. I have been a school psychologist for 25 years, and have a lot of background knowledge about various conditions. I used to work with families to provide respite care for their children in the evenings and weekends. I am very patient and caring with...
Craft assistance
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light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
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Lovely to meet you -- I'm Stephanie.
I am a very easy going person with a huge heart- especially when it comes to children. I have nine years experience of babysitting and 6 years of nannying. I'm comfortable with all ages from newborn to 14. I'm also well diversed in special needs care such as ABA Therapy, ST, OT, PT &...
I have cared for the most wonderful little human who is 4 and is autistic. I also have experience working with an amazing woman who has Down syndrome. I absolutely love what I do and there is no better feeling then seeing those smiles and the joy they bring!
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Hello! My name is Mariana I'm originally from Ukraine and have a deep love for working with children. I have several years of experience caring for kids of different ages, from toddlers to school-aged children. Families describe me as warm, patient, and very responsible. I believe in creating a safe, loving, and fun environment...
I used to take care of a child with Down syndrome and I also take care of my cousin on a daily basis who has CP. I work in a nursing home as a CNA part time day shift. I also have worked in an after-school/summer program.
Hi my name is Jen. I have bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. Lately, I have been working as a substitute teacher in Glendale Heights near where I live. As a substitute I have experience with working with kids with ADHD, anxiety, and Autism. I have had experience in the past with Cerebral Palsy as a swim instructor. I am...
Grocery shopping
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light cleaning
carpooling
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Nurturing young minds is my greatest joy. For over 20 years, I've been dedicated to providing children with a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment where they can thrive. My approach is rooted in patience, creativity, and open communication. I provide regular updates via text or phone call, and I'm very comfortable...
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $15.77/hr as of February 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0
Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Wheaton, IL
Special Needs Caregivers in Wheaton, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
Michael S.
Michael was dependable and punctual. He was very friendly and worked hard. He helped up with a large family event. He was lovely to the...
- Leslie G.
Noel B.
Noel was amazing to work with. She is communicative, responsive, and caring. I would strongly recommend hiring Noel.
- Clint S.
Jackie L.
Jackie was so helpful! I always came home to a clean house with dishes done and the vacuum ran. She came up with fun games for the kids to...
- Gabriella C.
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