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Heather R.


Saint Louis, MO

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

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My name is Heather and I have 25 plus years experience caring for children. I have cared for all ages including newborns through teenagers. My experience includes employment through a nanny agency for 8 years and 7 months at a preschool. I worked in a school for 7 years with students with special needs. I also have raised my...
Heather can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Justin V.


Imperial, MO

$18-32/hr10 yrs exp

My name is Justin

My name is Justin, and for the last 10+ years, I've worked at and helped run one of the best adult day programs in Missouri. I love helping and guiding seniors and adults with developmental disabilities be their best and live their best lives. I teach life skills and job skills and/or provide companionship. I am patient and...
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Kelly M.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I started taking care of special needs kids in grade school. I was a babysitter for a child who was profoundly deaf. She was an infant when I started watching her and I continued with her until she was 10. In high school, I had to have service hours and completed them at a home for special needs children. The home was for...
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Sally D.


Fenton, MO

$18-22/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hi I'm Sally I'm 57 years old been married 34 years. I have 2 grown daughters and I'm a Maw Maw to 4 grandsons. My oldest daughter has special needs and I'm familiar with many special needs. I'm CPR and First Aid Certified. I would love to meet your loved one.
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Sara M.


Saint Louis, MO

$17-20/hr6 yrs exp

I have over six years of experience working with children and adults of varying backgrounds and needs. My professional experience includes direct residential support and education (as a teacher and paraprofessional). I'm also trained in ABA. My strengths include being patient, nurturing, empathetic, and energetic.
Hi! I am a very positive, enthusiastic person who loves learning and adapting to new situations. This summer, I worked with 3 children. A little girl I was with had a similar condition to Cerebral Palsy. I was in charge of all of her care from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. This included diaper changing, lifting her out and into her chair,...
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Cassandra L.


Barnhart, MO

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

I have over 10 years of experience working with children and adults with developmental disabilities, including autism and behavioral disorders. I also have experience monitoring seizures and feeding via g-tube.
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Juliet S.


Saint Louis, MO

$25-35/hr20 yrs exp

Professional Educator

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I'm a passionate and experienced childcare provider with a 20-year track record of fostering children's growth and development. My creative and friendly nature allows me to establish a rapport with children, creating a nurturing environment where they thrive. I believe in open communication with parents, providing daily written...
Juliet can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Leah G.


Fenton, MO

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hi there! I'm Leah. I have grown up with a passion for special needs children and adults! I have worked as a registered behavioral therapist at an autism therapy center as well as a behavioral management specialist at a day treatment facility for kids! Whether your loved one has autism, ADHD, mental health concerns or behavioral...
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Melissa B.


Saint Louis, MO

$16-20/hr

Part-Time Caretaker Availible

Hello I'm Missa! I recently earned a degree in exercise science at Maryville University, and am pursuing a graduate degree in Occupational Therapy, while specializing in pediatric disabilities. I have been caring for children (ages 4-17) for 12 years as both a summer camp counselor and youth athletic instructor. Most of my...

Kayla L.


Barnhart, MO

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Weekend Sitter

I have over two decades of experience with children. I became an aunt at 13 and have helped care for my 8 nieces and nephews from the time they were born through teenagers. I also have experience with special needs children through friends and family. I have watched children with downs syndrome, cerebral palsy, gastric tubes,...
Kayla can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
I began babysitting in 5th grade where I would watch my neighbors with my older sisters. From there I continued to babysit with the same family but spread to more as well. I even travelled with a family I grew close to this last summer. I've worked multiple camps for special needs kids, and have volunteered 50 hrs at a daycare....
Annabel can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Jandyra D.


Fenton, MO

$21-25/hr10 yrs exp

Here To Do My Best Caring For Your Kids

Hi, my name is Jandyra and I am 44 years old. Mom of a beautiful 5-year-old boy who is on the spectrum but doing awesome for all dedication and hard work I did in his therapies. Because of him I decide to change careers and be a rbt registered behaviors technician. I work with kids with special needs and I love what I do. I am a...
Jandyra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Jennifer K.


Saint Louis, MO

$25-43/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Including Special Needs

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am available for part time child care. I have experience with all ages, and with special needs children.
Jennifer can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jennifer took care of my 9 year old son with nonverbal Autism. She is a wonderful person, mature, punctual and dependable. She is genuine and truly cares for the child and the family."

Reshmi D.

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Michaelene B.


Saint Louis, MO

$30/hr20 yrs exp

Newborn Nanny Available

Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood

I began caring for children professionally in 2006 working for a family with special needs. In that position, I helped raise two boys, ages 3 and 7. After five years, the family, happily, was able to function without my assistance. In Nov. 2013, I began working with a newborn and over a period of three wonderful years, prepared...
Michaelene can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Michaelene has been wonderful for our family! We have two boys, ages 6 and 4. Micaelean has cared for them for over two years and we couldn't be happier. Her availability is flexible and she is responsive whenever we reach out. It means a lot having someone we...

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Nicole G.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Occasional Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name Nicole! I have a lot of experience with children. I started out babysitting when I was 14 years old for many different families. In late high school and early college I worked at a daycare as an assistant teacher in the 3 and 4-year-old classrooms. I worked there for about 2 years. I then was a nanny for a family...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Alexis W.


Saint Louis, MO

$25/hr5 yrs exp

I'm an energetic, creative and outgoing 28-year-old who loves working with kids. I fell into childcare 10 years ago and love it so much that I continue doing that part-time. I've been working as a babysitter since high school and have worked with multiple families for extended periods of time. I have experience with kids of all...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Alexis was accommodating, attentive, and reliable. She went above and beyond, and her selflessness and genuine care did not go unnoticed. "

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Jennifer K.


Saint Louis, MO

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Teacher Looking For Summer Work

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked as a teacher for over 29 years. I love working will students of all ages, including those with special needs. I have experience working will many types of disabilities, including autism, Cerebral Palsy, Angelman's syndrome and Down's Syndrome. I can also be 'on call' to care for sick children, or do last minute...
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Alyssa L.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver, Babysitter, Housekeeper

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! are you looking for a part-time caregiver, babysitter, or simply someone to keep the children entertained? look no further! I am familiar with caring for children ranging from infant to 16 years of age. I truly enjoy caring for children and learning about their individual personalities. I have to admit I am a bit of a...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alyssa is an Amazing baby sitter! We were fortunate to find her and have her as our primary sitter/nanny for over a year while in Las Cruces. The only sad part about our family moving to Dallas is that we can't bring Alyssa along. She not only watched our kids but...

Victor C.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Arnold, MO

Jennifer K.

5.0

Jennifer took care of my 9 year old son with nonverbal Autism. She is a wonderful person, mature, punctual and dependable. She is genuine and truly cares for the child and the family.

- Reshmi D.

Michaelene B.

5.0

Michaelene has been wonderful for our family! We have two boys, ages 6 and 4. Micaelean has cared for them for over two years and we couldn't be happier. Her availability is flexible and she is responsive whenever we reach out. It means a lot having someone we trust and the boys look forward to...

- Care member

Alexis W.

5.0

We had a great experience with Alexis over 2 weeks when we needed part-time help after school. She played outside with the kids, took them to the park and they really loved her. We look forward to having her back for nights out etc.

- Katy L.

Alyssa L.

5.0

Alyssa is an Amazing baby sitter! We were fortunate to find her and have her as our primary sitter/nanny for over a year while in Las Cruces. The only sad part about our family moving to Dallas is that we can't bring Alyssa along. She not only watched our kids but became an integral part of theirs...

- Victor C.

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