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Hi everyone!! My name is Anna, I am currently looking to help anyone who needs an extra hand at home. I can help care for your children and do light house cleaning. I have 4+ years of experience with babysitting and working at a daycare. I love animals so if you have any pets I can help...
Gwen V. says "The sweetest and kindest of them all! We just love her! Always, always punctual and reliable!"
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2 years experience·
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Hi there! My name is Jordan, and I am looking to help an awesome family. I love working with kids, so I used that passion and became a camp counselor. I did that for two years at my local park district. I have experience with children as young as 3 and as old as 13. I also have experience with working with children with special...
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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·
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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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10 years experience·
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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...
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35 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I love helping people. I have been fully engaged in this field since my graduation from the University of IL in 1990. I have worked approximately 35 years in Social Services in many capacities including In Home Care; Vacation care; Special Recreation; Special Olympics Coaching and day care.
Kylie B. says "Sometimes Gill I is not patient but she has to learn how to be be more patient"
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.
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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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I am loving, trustworthy, active, patient mom of 2 teens with a pleasant, positive personality who loves children and has been working with children since the age of 18. I studied early childhood education and graduated in special psychology major. I have over 25 years experience as a special needs teacher, nanny and a household...
Lis H. says "I only interacted with Katerina during a phone interview and a few follow ups. She was an absolute joy to speak with, and I am left with a very positive...
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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...
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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...
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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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I am the oldest of five children. I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old. I am a recreational therapist during the day and although I work with the elderly sometimes, they are not much different than young children. I love playing games, interacting with children, reading stories, and doing hands on crafts and simple...
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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!
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Hello my name is Viviana ! I am 18 years old and I am the oldest of 5 younger siblings! I am very patient with kids I believe all kids need their time and attention and I fully understand some need more than others! 2 of my brothers got diagnosed with autism from a very young age so I have experience with special needs!
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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...
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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 &...
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The average post rate is $17.53/hr as of December 2025
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0
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Special Needs Caregivers in Wheaton, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
Anna B.
The sweetest and kindest of them all! We just love her! Always, always punctual and reliable!
- Gwen V.
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.
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