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- $27/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Hi, my name is Lara. When I was younger, my first job was working in an elderly home, and I've always had a great rapport with our elders. In addition to caring for my own mother in my past, I have been working for a senior care agency this year as well as people from care. com. I am certified in CPR, First aid, CPI (from my...
Amaralys A. says "Lara was kind, helpful, and showed great concern for me after my hysterectomy. she continues to check on my recovery even after the job was complete....
Over the last 18 years, I have worked with adult and children who have developmental disabilities. This includes one on one settings, as well as group settings. My job is to ensure the safety and well being of all individuals with whom I work and care for. Additionally, I create programs to assist with community integration.
I...
Care Member says "Karyn deserves more than 5 stars! She worked with our severely handicapped adult daughter who required feeding, diapering, showering and medications....
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- $28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi - I'm Jill and I have accepted a full-time nanny position with a new family beginning 6/1/22. After 3 1/2 years as a nanny for my last family I'm looking forward to new beginnings with my new family.
About me: I have been a nanny for the last 10 years and built life long relationships with each of the families I have been...
Margaret D. says "Jill worked for us full-time from November 2018 to May 2022. Upon hiring her, we could immediately tell that we could trust her to care for our two...
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, I'm Tina
I Love being with kids, as my experience as a babysitter and nanny is around 10 years, including 1 year with special needs child , 2 years taking care of 2 lovely boys , aged 1 and 6 , and newborn baby twins (premature) for an year. Currently I am a nanny of another pre beautiful twins (just turned 2 ) and after...
Care Member says "Klimentina was fantastic! Warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. She gave us updates via text,...
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- $18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
Hi Families! I am an Education Major at Mizzou and will be a senior in the fall. I can start immediately - days, nights, weekends, and with little notice. I have a reliable, safe SUV to drive your children. I enjoy kids of all ages and abilities.
I bring several years of experience being a nanny to a family with special needs....
Chris D. says "Great with children, very polite"
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- $15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have over 10 years of experience in special ed. I was a teachers aide at kirk school in Palatine for 3 years. I have also been a private caregiver for an adult male with special needs and a. caregiver to a lovely little boy for over 3 years my most recent job was with a little boy with autism.
Care Member says "Laurie took care of our special needs son and was amazing with him. From helping to feed him, play with him, give medication, etc. Laurie always...
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
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Currently, I am a PE and Health Teacher, and I love it! I have been working with children since I was a teenager. I was the neighborhood go to Babysitter and Pied Piper for family and neighbors.
My experience is as a Nanny, Babysitter, Certified Elementary and Physical Education and Health Teacher, Language Arts Teacher,...
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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I have over 6 years of experience with kids of all ages (from newborn to teenagers). I have experience with special needs as well as I used to work with autistic children. I have the following qualifications:
-CPR certificate
- Very good driver with a clean record
- Comfortable with swimming supervision
- Willing to work at...
Care Member says "Wonderful and an amazing person. Kind, generous and excellent with my daughter. First time mom and I had to go back to work but my daughter was in...
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- $15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I have a lot of experience working with children! I have babysat many children and babies at once for years now and am very passionate about caring for them! I used to work for NWSRA last year which was working with special needs children. I also have tutored kids ages 6 and up! I have three brothers and over 30 first cousins...
Nicole O. says "We hired Kylie for the summer to take care of our infant son, she was beyond amazing! She always cared for him as part of the family and was flexible with...
I am a nurse for over 9 years and a CNA for more than 10 years. I do my job with passion because I believe it is more than a job, I believe it is a calling. I am a mother and wife and I have worked with families that have considered me as part of their family. I am dependable, flexible and a positive person. I am honest and I am...
I have been in the social service field for over 20 years. I was also was a preschool teacher, but went back to my first love, working with people with disabilities. I worked in a residential home with girls with severe disabilities, then did respite care for a few years and loved it all. I was a job coach helping people with...
Stacy C. says "We have been so incredibly lucky to have Connie as part of our care team. She has been reliable, responsible, and very kind in the care of our son with...
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
With a Bachelor's Degree in psychology, my first job out of college was working in a residential facility for children with special needs. In the five years working as a Child Care Counselor, I helped children with ADD, ADHD, OCD, ODD, AS, TS, and a variety of other mental health diagnoses.
As a public school teacher of many...
Ann D. says "Lauren is capable of doing most anything, does it quickly and with kindness and care. If you have a list to be completed, Lauren gets it done in record time...
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
In my history of being a nanny and a Special Education Teacher Assistant, I have always treated the children in my care as an extension of my own family. I worked as a full time nanny from 2012 to 2020 for several families. In that time period, there was a brief pause to nannying while I cared for my elderly mother in my home...
Erica F. says "We enjoyed meeting Judy. Her reference said she was "phenomenal." She seemed to have great maternal instincts as well."
Hello, my name is Antonia I'm 58 years old I'm a mother of 3 kids and have 3 grandchildren. My current jobs are special needs school bus driver ( part time), and hairdresser. I have experience with babysitting my own grandchildren as of raising my kids as a single mother. I have a clean background, I speak Italian Swiss and...
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Sienna and I am an incoming freshman in college at ISU as a nursing major! I am currently working as a nursing assistant at a pediatric office and am looking for some extra work a couple days a week this summer! I have experience as a lifeguard, CPR and First Aid certified, and spent a year as a camp counselor at...
Errands
home modification
respite care
light cleaning
live-in home care
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Personable, deeply caring, fun. Background in hospital chaplaincy, retirement communities (Life Enrichment Specialist and reception), special needs' children, pets, international and stateside church work. Love making connections with people, comforting, and encouraging. In my spare time I love volunteering with prayer ministry,...
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with laundry, travel, and errands. I have a lot of experience with ages 3-15 and special needs children.
CPR certified and RBT certified.
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- $15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am looking for part-time or full-time nanny roles or babysitting positions. I am a college student, so willing to work with my schedule or be flexible is a plus. I can help cook, clean, help with homework, errands, etc. I have experience with all ages, from newborns to pre teens. I am also looking for pet-sitting and...
Care Member says "Olivia communicates well before and during the job. She is prompt and follows instructions. She genuinely shows an interest in getting to know the...
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! My name is Sophie and I have been caring for children in a familial capacity all my life and in an official one for 3 years as a nanny, an au pair, and as a camp counselor. I am a recent college graduate with a degree in theater and history and love bringing these interests into my work with kids. I have experience as a...
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- $30/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Aneesa, and I love creating safe, nurturing, and joyful spaces for children to grow and thrive. I have extensive experience caring for babies, children of all ages, and children with special needs. I've worked as a live-in nanny, live-out nanny, and doula, supporting each child's unique needs while fostering curiosity,...
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $21.07/hr as of December 2025
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.5
Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Wheeling, IL
Special Needs Caregivers in Wheeling, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
Larissa D.
Lara was kind, helpful, and showed great concern for me after my hysterectomy. she continues to check on my recovery even after the job was...
- Amaralys A.
Karyn L.
Karyn deserves more than 5 stars! She worked with our severely handicapped adult daughter who required feeding, diapering, showering and...
- Care member
Jill K.
Jill worked for us full-time from November 2018 to May 2022. Upon hiring her, we could immediately tell that we could trust her to care for...
- Margaret D.
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