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2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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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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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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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...
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
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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
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
Fostering growth and development in children is my true passion, and I am dedicated to making a positive impact on the families I support. With over 20 years of experience, I offer reliable, calm, and creative care for up to three children. My background includes Early Child Development coursework, working with special needs...
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
Nurturing a child's curiosity and watching them reach new milestones is my greatest passion. With eight years of experience supporting families, I provide reliable, patient, and creative care for children ages newborn to 11. My background includes First Aid Training and CPR Training, and I am experienced in supporting children...
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
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!
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
I'd describe my personality as creative, optimistic, and supportive!
Watching kids learn and grow into their own person is incredible. Supporting them through life and watching them become the best versions of themselves is the best part of the job.
I started working with kids when I was around 14. I volunteered in my...
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
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 toddler, preschool and elementary aged children.
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have had experience caring for children for the past 5 years. I started with watching neighbors children for a couple hours a day and then when I started highschool I volunteered at a pre-school for 4 years. 3 years ago I started working with the Northbrook Park district and worked the after school care program which had kids...
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi, I'm Aubrey! Caring for children has been my passion for over 25 years, and am looking for a family I can share my love and expertise with!
I currently work as a special education paraprofessional and previously owned an in-home daycare for 10 years. I have experience caring for infants through school-aged children,...
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
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 am a current Special Needs Teacher Assistant and have two years of experience in a school setting.
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...
Mobility assistance
companionship
dementia
I'd describe my personality as kind, loving, strong
I like caring for seniors because I took care of my parents one had dementia and the other had cancer. I've also worked with elderly during the 33 years that I wasn't mental health worker.
I'm looking for a job that I can be up assistance for someone so that they could have...
I have a lot of experience with children and young adults with special needs. I have been a school psychologist for 38 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...
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!
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 I am a mom and long time nanny. I have extensive experience with children of all ages and abilities. I look forward to caring for your child
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average posted rate is $21.00/hr as of October 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
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.
Katerina V.
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...
- Kj W.
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