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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...
Emma G.
Bethalto, IL
$18-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi there! My name is Emma and I have been babysitting for about nine years. I have spent many summers being a full time sitter for families. I have a lot of experience with special needs adults and children. I am fairly artistic and happy to do crafts and different activities that allow your child to be creative. Please let me...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Im a retired Christian Nurse who has 25 yrs experience working in the health Care field . I come from a Military Family. I've worked in hospitals, Doctors offices, Long term care facilities, home health and addiction treatment facilities. I have worked with peds, geriatrics, hospice, dementia, special needs of every age level....
Julie can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Her nursing background was very helpful with my mom who had dementia and cancer. She really cares for the people she takes care of."
Pattie S.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I attended vocational school in high school for nursing for two years. I became an CNA in 1983, I worked in several nursing homes, hospitals and home care. I have taken care of elderly and special needs kids. I have not done any home care for several years, I was most recently an operations manager for a large transportation...
Leslie can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I attended vocational school in high school for nursing for two years. I worked in several nursing homes, hospitals and home care. I have taken care of elderly and special needs kids. What I can bring to the table is years of past experience and I am dependable, caring, and mature and I will treat your loved one like my own...
Leslie can also help with: Respite care, visiting nurse, dementia, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Tori G.
Edwardsville, IL
$15-19/hr • 5 yrs exp
I enjoy being around kids. I am comfortable around all ages of children to include newborns. I grow close with the families and still talk to families that no longer need me due to their kiddos growing up. I am CPR and first aid certified by the American heart association. I do have experience with kids who have special needs,...
Hi there, I'm Anastasia! I am looking for a job that I enjoy more which is why I came to this type of work. I would love to help make your life easier and assist! I have worked for people with special needs through DORS and Acumen. I have never worked with senior citizens, but I would love the opportunity. I currently work in...
Anastasia can also help with: Transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
Leslie H.
Edwardsville, IL
$12-17/hr • 5 yrs exp
I attended vocational school in high school for nursing for two years. I worked in several nursing homes, hospitals and home care. I have taken care of elderly and special needs kids. What I can bring to the table is years of past experience and I am dependable, caring, and mature and I will treat your loved one like my own...
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
I currently work as a Registered Behavior Technician 3 days a week. I have also worked with a man through DORS who had epilepsy and developmental delays. I would love to talk with you about this opportunity.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have babysat and nannied for many children of all ages from infants to preteens since I was about 14. I have a 1-year-old niece and many young cousins. I have worked with special needs kids through tutoring, the special Olympics, and working at an autism clinic. I have experience in cleaning, cooking, yard work, tutoring, etc....
Callie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Callie is amazing! Our girls loved her! She is very dependable and a good person to have around your kids. She's very outgoing and upbeat! Great nanny!"
Stacey T.
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Catie and I am 22, studying Education and Biology at SIUe. I have been babysitting for years and have done nannying full time over the summers as well. I love kids so much! I have experience babysitting for children with special needs too (down syndrome and epilepsy). Previously, I have worked as a lifeguard for...
Catie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I have experience with caring for special needs children (autism, down syndrome, epilepsy, and dyslexia). I have taken classes at SIUe about child development and education. I have experience as a caregiver for seniors with dementia as well.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Jariah. I am a part-time college student and was also recently released from duty in the United States Army. I have worked in the childcare industry for almost five years now. My mother is a licensed daycare provider and I worked for her. However, now that I am a young adult I am looking to branch out. Kids...
Jariah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I love having Jariah as my babysitter. She is very sweet and very full of energy."
Andrea D.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Becky was very caring and engaged with the the boys. She really tried to get to know their personalities and meet them on their level. "
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Shantelle was the first person outside of family we left our 2.5 month old daughter with and we had a great experience. Shantelle is warm, kind and punctual. Right when she walked through the door I knew our daughter would be in good hands. I would definitely...
Care member
Atha C.
Saint Louis, MO
$13-18/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a loving and caring person love too work with the disabled and elderly that can't help themselves. Compassionate about my job
Paige G.
Florissant, MO
$15-20/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 23-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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(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...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Bethalto, IL
Julie W.
5.0
Her nursing background was very helpful with my mom who had dementia and cancer. She really cares for the people she takes care of.
- Pattie S.
Callie K.
5.0
Callie is absolutely great! She babysat my daughter who loved her. Sometimes I would come home earlier than expected or would have to run home really quick before leaving again and they would always be playing a game, doing hair, painting, etc. I always came home to a house that was cleaner than...
- Tiffany S.
Jariah H.
5.0
I love having Jariah as my babysitter. She is very sweet and very full of energy.
- Andrea D.
Rebecca H.
5.0
Rebecca was punctual and professional and got along well with our child. We will certainly consider hiring again.
- Joshua W.
Shantelle B.
5.0
We love Shantelle! She is so great with my autistic children. Very patient, understanding and kind.
- Care member
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