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Tori L.
Alton, IL
$19-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hey there! My name is Tori and I am 24 years old. I am taking a break from school, but am a year away from my degree in education. I have several years of experience babysitting children as well as children with special needs. I have also worked in both an elementary and middle school environment. At a job I had at a school, I...
Tori can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
I have experience in special needs children I also provide care for DCFS for more then 20 years . I have a great love for helping children, I'm very dependable and responsible I have also been fingerprinted and I have a current background check through DCFS.
Sororial can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Rhonda M.
Godfrey, IL
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Loving, Mother Looking For Children To Babysit
4.3
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have four children of my own. The last two I adopted are the most important things in the world to me. I did foster care for about 5 years before we adopted. I cared for all kinds of different types of children with different needs, a lot of them were special needs children. We enjoyed taking care of all the children we had...
Rhonda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ms. Rhonda watched my boys for about 7 months before they started Kindergarten. One of the sweetest people I know! Felt like she loved my kiddos like her own. She worked with me on enforcing rules I set, encouraging good manners and behaviors. Very good with...
Meghan B.
I have over 25 years experience taking care of people in their homes. I have worked with many different types of people, from hospice patients, to patients with all types of disabilities, and people just needing help in their homes. Some of my training includes using Hoyer lifts, incontinence care, grooming, hygiene, bathing,...
Hi there! My name is Emma and I have a lot of experience in multiple types of caregiving. I work well with children, the elderly, and anyone with special needs.
My previous jobs in care taking were:
-Caretaking for an elderly couple with dementia in four hour shifts
-A lifetime of babysitting for multiple different families...
Amanda K.
Saint Charles, MO
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher By Day Babysitter By Night
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
This is my 24th year of teaching, 14 of those years was preschoolers with special needs, 7 years teaching kindergarten. I graduated from Lindenwood University with my Bachelors and UMSL with my Masters both in Early Childhood Special Education.
I have 2 adult children and 2 puppies.
I enjoy crafts, sewing, swimming, painting,...
Amanda can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Amanda was amazing! She watched my 3 kids for the summer, all under the age of 2.5, which is no easy task. She always left the house clean and organized, she even went above and beyond as far as activities, taking the kids out of the house, and providing fun...
Shara A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Olivia. Growing up as the second youngest in a family of 9, I completely understand the need for an extra set of hands around the house. Cleaning, cooking, homework help, potty training; whatever it may be, I am passionate about working with Children and Children with Special Need and can help you and your family...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Olivia is one of the only people I trust with my 1 year old and 1 month old. She's the best sitter, always playing, singing, and teaching my little one. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of someone to love on their babies while they are away!"
Kayla M.
Cher-rey S.
Saint Charles, MO
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Cher. I am very reliable, patient, loving and creative person. I have babysst since I was 13. Was a nanny for at least 6 years for different families ages newborn to 13 years old. Worked with special needs as a paraprofessional for a year k-3rd then worked at 3 different centers for at least 3 years in the infant...
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cher was great with our daughter and sent us regular updates throughout the night."
Tai O.
Paige G.
Florissant, MO
$20-22/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Paige.
I have 7 years of childcare experience with 1 year of professional experience. I have extensive experience in infant care, toddler care, and special needs care.
A little about me: I am a 22-year-old graduate student pursuing my Masters of Social Work. I am a St. Louis native, and I enjoy reading, trying new...
Paige can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Not only is Paige dependable and punctual, she also actively engages my daughter when babysitting, making for an overall satisfying experience. She is trustworthy and incredibly responsible. I've never had an unsavory experience with Paige, and my daughter echos...
Stefanie H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Brittany.
In 2015 I started my journey as a home health aide worker. A journey that has undoubtedly changed my life for the better. I first started working with individuals of all ages whom had developmental & intellectual disabilities. After 3 years, I stepped into a team lead position within the company and...
5.0
"Brittany watches our 11 month old daughter when we go out for date nights and we love her! She is so sweet with my baby and has been watching her since she was 4 months old. We are so happy to have found such a. Kind and caring person that we can trust while we're...
Katie G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I worked with a very pleasant young lady who had chromosome birth defects that left her non verbal and with a g button for feeding and all medicines. I worked with her for about 4 years at a paid level. Still see her at family functions. Any questions please ask.
4.9
(14)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient person who has approximately 30 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional tasks as needed. I'm able to provide a safe, and stable environment for your little ones. I have 2 adult...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rebecca was punctual and professional and got along well with our child. We will certainly consider hiring again."
Joshua W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I worked with many differnt disabled kids from behavior, down sydrome, and autism. I do night care for a family with 2 children one child typical and the other special need. I also can work in high demanding position and can time mange with more then 1 child. Great communication skills and always up for new challenges and wolud...
Ann C.
Florissant, MO
$18-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I have been working with children for the last 17 plus years and I enjoy it. I started working at a Children's Home as a child care provider, and did that for 5-6 years. Then I went to teach a class full of 2 and 3-year-olds. One day I would like to open my own day care for special needs children. These past two years I have...
Ann can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ann is wonderful. She has watched our 2 children for us many times and we couldn’t be more satisfied with her. We have no worries when she’s there with them. She is an excellent communicator and always on time. Our children love playing with her. Our son has autism...
Care member
Shantelle B.
Florissant, MO
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver For Typical And Special Needs Children
5.0
(22)
Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Shantelle AKA Tellie. I have over 20 years experience caring for children of all ages from newborn to teenagers. I am also experienced with children with special needs ranging from delayed, developmental, behavioral and physical disabilities like feeding tubes etc.
Shantelle can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We love Shantelle! She is so great with my autistic children. Very patient, understanding and kind. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Faith. I have 4 years of experience serving at church with 3-5-year-olds. I also took 3 years worth of early childhood education courses and have worked in preschool and elementary classrooms. I grew up in a big family (6 siblings) with two brothers who have down syndrome, so I am mildly familiar with special...
Faith can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Faith is Awesome worker she is patient and understanding....work very well with my daughter... AMAZING PERSON!!!!"
Care member
I love kids especially the little ones my son is autistic. I've been dealing with autism for the last 17 years with my son so I do have experience in special-needs. I also used to work for the Emahas homes which dealt with special needs children.
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Desiree C.
Saint Louis, MO
$14/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced And Licensed Caregiver / Nurse Assistant For Infants-seniors
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I'm a Nurse Assistant . I can provide services from Infant to seniors no problem. I cherish being a caregiver it's truly been my passion for years! I'm hands on, very attentive, very patient , adaptive and strong minded and I work efficiently with children, adults and even pets of all ages and special needs. I have history...
Desiree can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is caring and very respectful. She listens to understand & loves to lend a helping hand. "
Care member
Hi, I am Charilyn but my friends call me Cha cha. I am originally from the Philippines. I have been living in Saint Louis for 9 yrs now.
I am currently working for transportation helping students with special needs. I am in my first year studying Psychology for Child and Adolescent Development. Helping others is my passion...
Charilyn can also help with: Hospice services, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Yesly C.
Collinsville, IL
$20-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Spanish/English. Doctor In Venezuela. Registered Behavior Technician. Caregiver.
My name is Yesly. I am a doctor in my country. I am from Venezuela. I speak Spanish, and my English is intermediate. I can communicate. I have experience with children because I love working with them. I also have experience with children with special needs and hold a certification as a behavior technician.
I'd describe my...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Alton, IL
Rhonda M.
5.0
Ms. Rhonda watched my boys for about 7 months before they started Kindergarten. One of the sweetest people I know! Felt like she loved my kiddos like her own. She worked with me on enforcing rules I set, encouraging good manners and behaviors. Very good with communicating with me if any issues...
- Meghan B.
Amanda K.
5.0
Great babysitter! She did an excellent job with our newborn twins last few weeks. And bonus, does work around the house when the babies slept.
- Adam O.
Olivia W.
5.0
Olivia is one of the only people I trust with my 1 year old and 1 month old. She's the best sitter, always playing, singing, and teaching my little one. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of someone to love on their babies while they are away!
- Kayla M.
Cher-rey S.
5.0
Cher was great with our daughter and sent us regular updates throughout the night.
- Tai O.
Paige G.
5.0
Not only is Paige dependable and punctual, she also actively engages my daughter when babysitting, making for an overall satisfying experience. She is trustworthy and incredibly responsible. I've never had an unsavory experience with Paige, and my daughter echos the same sentiments.
- Stefanie H.
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