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Cynthia H.

Mama C / Encourager Of Children

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have 6+years of experience in foster care at SOS Children's Village in Lockport. I have fostered approximately 30 children, and loved the experience and my foster families. I recently moved back to Chicago in September of 2022. Before moving back to Chicago I was a member of my church in Joliet for 17 years and I was involved...

Care Member says "Cynthia is a compassionate, loving and fun caregiver. She was the first person outside of family to care for our daughter when she was 6 months old....

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Cashmear M.

Chicago, IL

4.5(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience
Part-Time Babysitter/Mother's Helper:I have 4 years of child care experience for a family of three boys age's (3, 4, 8) and a family two age's ( 10 months and two). My job required light house work, preparing meals, and keeping the kids entertained. Also an teachers aids for kids with special needs.

Marlee H. says "Cashmear will do anything to keep her commitments, and children just seem to be drawn to her. She is also incredibly intelligent and kind. I would trust...

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Virginija S.

Vaccinated Caregiver With Experience In Childrens Care And Senior Care

Willowbrook, IL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience
Dedicated caregiver with 23 years of experience providing exceptional care to children, elders, and patients with disabilities. I am skilled in assisting with daily living activities, meal preparation and personal care. Previously worked in the Rehabilitation center in Europe with children and adults as a physical therapist....

Care Member says "Virginija is a very compassion , dedicated person providing care with exceptional skills including personal care , daily activities, management ,...

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Seryniti R.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$0/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Bringing six years of experience to your family, I'm passionate about creating a nurturing and engaging environment for children. My motivation stems from positive babysitting experiences and a genuine desire to support families. I am patient, creative, and approachable, and I enjoy playing outdoor sports, board games, and...

Robin B. says "Very professional & punctual. She is very reliable helping care for my 3 children and assisting with lite house chores and errands."

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Kristy C.

Caregiver With Deaf Education Degree

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
I majored in Deaf education and have several years of experience working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students as well as students with other communicative, social, and emotional needs. I am currently teaching 3rd through 5th grade in a Deaf Education program, but would like to continue to work with children for the summer. I...

Kathy K. says "I have the honor of working alongside Kristy at Children of Peace. I teach 1st through 3rd grade Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and co-teach religion...

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Grace Z.

Happy And Fun Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I have worked with kids since I was 13, including working at the daycare, babysitting, and being a counselor at a camp for kids with special needs. Additionally I am a Pediatric Registered Nurse.

Cassandra K. says "Grace is such a sweet and loving caregiver to our 5 month old son. I highly recommend her!"

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Gail C.

Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, I am Gail C. I have been a Caregiver for the past 10 years. I have taken care of at least 12 elderly persons during that period. I have cared for persons with dementia, alzheimers, parkinsons disease, muscular degeneration, diabetes, Als, m. s. cancer, heart conditions and stroke. Also for persons needing assistance after...
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Leilani M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi, my name is Leilani. I recently graduated with my bachelors in Health Informatics. My ultimate goal is to become a nurse. I have a very big family so taking care of kids is something I've always done and enjoyed. I have a sister with special needs and have been a caretaker for her for years. She has mosaic Down syndrome,...

Care Member says "Leilani has been such an amazing caregiver for our baby girl (less than 1 year old). Our daughter lights up anytime she sees Leilani and gets great...

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Tyra C.

Part-time/Full-time Caregiver Available!

Chicago, IL

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I grew up in a home with six siblings, four sisters and two brothers! Three older and three younger, I also have two nephews and a niece, all under the age of six that I have babysat since their birth. I spent two years as a overnight camp counselor caring for up to 13 campers at a time. While working as a counselor, I gained...

Raynee H. says "Tyra is extremely patient, caring, and loving. She took very good care of our two little ones, and even went above and beyond after she put them down for...

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Marion M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'm a nurturing childcare provider with eight years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development, and I have a proven track record of providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children to learn and play. I am...

Care Member says "We hired Marion to help us with our then 5 month old baby. It was the first time leaving our baby with someone other than family and we are thrilled we...

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Lexi A.

Babysitter Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Lexi, my lengthy experience & youthful heart make me a great babysitter. I have over 10 years of babysitting experience with children of all different ages and needs. I have years of experience working closely with children with special needs. I also have worked with children with ADHD, depression, anxiety, and anger...

Anne S. says "Lexi is an energetic, hard working, friendly person that is easy to work with and always fun to be around. In 3 years of having Lexi work for me, she never...

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Marian H.

Graduate Psychology Sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I recently moved to Chicago to pursue a doctorate in clinical psychology, with an emphasize on children and adolescents, and am looking for opportunities to continue working with children while I study. Happy to provide recommendations and referrals. I hold a Master's degree in psychology and have three years experience in...

Coney P. says "Marian is awesome. I was looking for someone with experience with autistic children to spend some time with my twins who are on the spectrum. Marian came...

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Bonita H.

Dedicated And Compassionate Part-Time Caregiver Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi, I'm Bonita! I'm a warm, trauma-informed educator and caregiver with over 10 years of experience supporting children, teens, and adults. I specialize in autism, ADHD, trauma, and executive functioning. Whether I'm babysitting, tutoring, or mentoring, I use a calm, structured, and strengths-based approach to build trust and...

Crystal M. says "I called Bonita last minute and she showed right up. She was very patient and understanding with my daughter. She has a bright smile and brings...

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Virginija S.

Special Needs Caregiver

Willowbrook, IL

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! . I have a lot of experience with special needs kids for the last 20 years.
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Julia C.

Western Springs, IL

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Dementia
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
I am a practicing registered nurse with 2. 5 years of experience. I enjoy spending time and assisting those with special needs. I am CPR certified and vaccinated against the Flu and COVID.
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Alia M.

Willowbrook, IL

from
$10/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Alia - a fun, patient, and caring babysitter who believes every child deserves to be understood and celebrated. I hold a bachelor's degree and am currently pursuing my master's, combining my love for learning with my passion for working with kids. I have experience caring for children of all ages, including those with...
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Agnieszka H.

Experienced Health Care Provider Available For Child Care

Chicago, IL

from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
My name is Agnes and I am a Licensed Paramedic. I have over 15 years of child care experience, caring for children of all ages, multiples, as well as special needs children. I am bilingual-Polish speaking. I am pet-friendly and able to do some light housework as well as laundry. I have my own, reliable car.
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Laura E.

Chicago, IL

from
$28/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Full time Nanny / House Manager with 5+ years of hands-on childcare and household management experience caring for infants, toddlers, and children with special needs. Skilled in routine development, developmental activities, transportation coordination, meal preparation, and light household organization, with proven ability to...
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Michael W.

Chicago, IL

from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Errands
meal prep
transportation
Making a difference in someone's life is why I became a paramedic. For the past 13 years, I've worked in private and public paramedic positions. I am compassionate, friendly, and detail-oriented. I provide transportation, run errands, shop, and prepare meals. I adapt to changing routines, de-escalate stressful situations, and...
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Jennifer H.

Part-Time To Full-Time Provider Who Provides Educational Services

Brookfield, IL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have worked as a day care teacher for four years and have been working with special needs adults and children for 10 years. I have on a Master's degree in Elementary Education. I am certified Substitute and Paraprofessional and have worked in a variety of settings with children. I would love to find a loving family to work...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $28.33/hr as of March 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Forest Park, IL

Special Needs Caregivers in Forest Park, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Cynthia H.

Cynthia is a compassionate, loving and fun caregiver. She was the first person outside of family to care for our daughter when she was 6...

- Care member

Cashmear M.

Cashmear will do anything to keep her commitments, and children just seem to be drawn to her. She is also incredibly intelligent and kind. I...

- Marlee H.

Virginija S.

Virginija is a very compassion , dedicated person providing care with exceptional skills including personal care , daily activities,...

- Care member

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