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I've raised my daughter who's now 37 year's of age diagnosed with MRDD at the age of 7, mentoring young women with Mental Delays Bringing personal experience with young children and adults , Patients, Tolerance, Compassion, Empathy, Understanding, Lot's of Love
Hello, my name Is Dionne! My Family and Friends will descibe me as Reliable, outgoing, organized and fun! I'm 22 years old and have a 21-month-old baby-girl!
I have a ton of experience with watching Kids From newborn to 10+ year olds including kids with special needs! I worked at a daycare and now I've been working as a...
5.0
(7)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi guys! I currently work at a local swim school for kiddos! I'm looking for a new position that can provide me a better schedule for my needs.
Before this job I was a nanny for a wonderful family I met through Care for 2. 5 years!
Before that, I was a paraprofessional, working with a child while he attended school. I have...
Alex can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Alex came on a short notice to take care of our 7yr old for afternoon. He said she was fantastic. Alex was professional, kind and seems to really care about kids. We will have her back again"
Dan 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:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Cher was great with our daughter and sent us regular updates throughout the night."
Tai O.
Kathleen B.
Saint Louis, MO
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time, Full-Time, Live-In/Live-Out Caregiver Available
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a school teacher (BA in Education and Musical Theatre from Fontbonne University in St. Louis, Missouri) who has been caring for children of all ages and abilities (infant care, special needs care, etc.) in California since 1989.
I'm a children's book author and illustrator, musical composer, and former dance and theatre...
Kathleen can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Though Kathleen hasn't babysat for us yet, I can tell she would be amazing for our children (and our family). During the interview alone she gave us some helpful tips on how to get our girls and our house back on track by integrating some time saving strategies and...
Jennifer B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have work and is still working for the mentally ill. I have been on my job for 28 years. I am train in C. P. Rand First Aid, OIG, have work with people in wheelchairs. I also am train on how to take blood sugars. I love working with the elderly who needs help. I love my Job. Looking for something more one on one. I work with...
5.0
"Melissa is phenomenal. I am a quadriplegic. I travel alone. My wife contacted her to help me. Absolutely professional. I will be using her every time I come to St. Louis. Very grateful for her selflessness and unconditional service while I was in St. Louis."
Shondell 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...
5.0
(1)
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...
5.0
(4)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Mariah and I am currently a college student at WashU on the track to become a child psychologist. My life passion has always been to bring joy and inspiration to everyone! Regarding my experience, I have worked with many ages from newborn to 34 years old. I have been babysitting for nearly four years and I have...
Mariah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mariah was great with my boys and my little dog. Glad to have connected with her!"
Care member
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ms. Monique has been wonderful with our 3 kids, she watched them all summer last year, during school breaks and any other time that we needed her. She is very reliable and great at finding activities for them to do and will even bring supplies for these. If we...
Care member
4.8
(23)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We're incredibly fortunate to have Michaelene as our children's (3.5yo and 7mo) nanny. Michaelene has been with us for 2 years now. She's more than just good at her job; she's exceptional. Her professionalism, warmth, and dedication shine through in everything she...
Brian G.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Currently with a family Tuesday / Wednesday and Thursday . I do bring my 4-year-old boy along and have been with the same family six months now. I was introduced to my previous family after word of mouth from my previous two. I'm looking for long term but short is ok too.
I can provide a strong resume and recommendations. I am...
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amanda has been nannying for our family for over a year. She started off watching my oldest when he was a toddler and started taking care of my youngest shortly after he was born. She has a ton of childcare experience and is comfortable watching children across all...
Care member
5.0
(2)
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.
Bonnie C.
Saint Louis, MO
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 57-year-old woman whose youngest daughter is 32 and has Down syndrome. I also have a 13-year-old grandson who has Asperger's. I worked for four years with the St. Louis ARC, providing jobs as well as coaching for special ed. adults. I also worked at Willow's Way as an ISL employee caring for individuals with special needs...
5.0
(1)
I have worked with children in various capacities for 15 years and am particularly drawn to those families dealing with special needs.
Aside from that particular passion, working with children in general is rewarding no matter what the circumstances are. I enjoy taking the time to get to know them and what makes them unique as...
Bonnie C.
Saint Louis, MO
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am the mother of a 36-year-old daughter who has Down syndrome. I have worked in the past as a job developer, as well as a job coach for the St. Louis ARC. I also worked as an ISL employee caring for individuals with special needs in their home. I have also worked for an agency providing care to seniors in their home. I have...
Bonnie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I can't say enough great things about Bonnie. She is caring, gentle and knowledgeable. Bonnie was a true advocate for my mother. When PT and OT were working her too hard, she stepped in. She made appointments and took mother to them. She made sure she ate, took...
Niki R.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Currently available for occasional nanny hours in the Saint Louis, MO area. 12+ years of experience, including coaching, expressive therapies with children, and infant care. I have worked with ages birth-18 and am well versed in infant care and non-medical special needs. I have experience with little one's activities such as...
Ramanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ramanda is a true blessing! She took care of our one year old and still does occasionally. She taught our son so much and I always feel safe and have trusted her since day one. She gives constant updates and makes sure your child is happy and learning. I had a hard...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a Nanny for over 25yrs, and still love being a Nanny. I have been a Nanny for seven different family's in St. Louis, and continue to have a relationship with all of them to this day. I have taken care of Special need children, Twins, Sick and well child care. I am a Energetic Mature , team playing Nanny who loves,...
Theresa can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Trustline Certified
CNA
5.0
"Very good and caring with children "
Care member
Amanda K.
Saint Charles, MO
$20/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 25th year of teaching, 14 of those years was preschoolers with special needs, 11 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 1 puppies.
I enjoy crafts, sewing, traveling,...
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amanda did a great job with our daughter! And our daughter loved her from the minute they met.
She was able to do 2 days in a row which helped immensely. Amanda came prepared with lots of fun activities and she even took her shopping, which our daughter...
Cameron J.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Faith is Awesome worker she is patient and understanding....work very well with my daughter... AMAZING PERSON!!!!"
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Bridgeton, MO
Alex M.
5.0
Alex worked as my regular nanny for 2 and a half years for my two young kids. She is absolutely amazing. Every day, she'd show up with a grounded energetic attitude, and would leave the house in better shape than when she arrived. The kids absolutely loved her (except when my 3 year old was cranky...
- Liz H.
Cher-rey S.
5.0
Cher was great with our daughter and sent us regular updates throughout the night.
- Tai O.
Kathleen B.
5.0
Kathleen has watched our two children, ages 5 and 7, providing pick up from school to our home. Our family loved her! She provided excellent, engaging and thoughtful care including art, music and game activities. Kathleen is not just a babysitter, she is definitely an expert at child care. We miss...
- Luci N.
Melissa P.
5.0
Melissa is phenomenal. I am a quadriplegic. I travel alone. My wife contacted her to help me. Absolutely professional. I will be using her every time I come to St. Louis. Very grateful for her selflessness and unconditional service while I was in St. Louis.
- Shondell H.
Mariah C.
5.0
Mariah was great with my boys and my little dog. Glad to have connected with her!
- Care member
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