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Special needs caregivers in Bridgeton, MO

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Shantelle B.


Florissant, MO

$22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver For Typical And Special Needs Children

5.0

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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

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...

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Paige G.


Florissant, MO

$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & 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.

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Elizabeth M.


Saint Louis, MO

$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have 15 years of experience working with children ages newborn to 18 in varying capacities - babysitter, nanny, mentor, and teacher. I have spent a great deal of that time working with siblings and larger groups of children as well as some time caring for those with special needs. I believe leading with empathy and patience...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Fantastic with children. Engaging, dependable, fun and kind."

Kacy V.

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Mary P.


Florissant, MO

$18/hr • 8 yrs exp

Paraprofessional Looking For Summer Job

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Mary! I'm a paraprofessional at the Hazelwood school district and I'm looking for summer time babysitting! I've worked with kids and adults with special needs and physical needs since 2016! I have my CNA license, CPR/first aid, medication certification, MANDT and I'm finger printed through the state of...
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Alexis W.


Saint Louis, MO

$25/hr • 5 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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
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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Mary D.


Saint Louis, MO

$10-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Experience With Several Special Needs

I worked in an ABA school with children for severe behavioral disorders. My particular child was non-verbal and autistic. I have worked with children with developmental delays, as well as children with feeding tubes and oxygen.
5.0
"I offered a Position and she promptly acknowledges, which shows me she is a very considerate and dependable type of person. I appreciate that she took the time to let me know she was not available for the times I needed. the first impression does matter. even if it...

Darsey K.

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Rayna T.


Florissant, MO

$13-27/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello, I have over 40 years experience with children. I have had children under my wings since a preteen but also have worked with children. I have worked at daycares as well as two school districts. I currently work for a school district for children with ranges from special needs, wheelchairs to emotional behaviors.
Rayna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Kelly S.


Maryland Heights, MO

$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Seeking Summer/occasional Child Care Jobs

Hello, my name is Kelly and I am currently a Registered Behavior Technician with Special School District, seeking summer/occassional child care jobs! Prior to working for SSD, I was a nanny for four years to twin girls. The majority of my experience is with children ages 0-5, but am more than happy to care for children older...
Kelly can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Emma S.


Saint Louis, MO

$23/hr • 2 yrs exp

Kid At Heart Who's Also Hardworking

Hello! My name is Emma. I'm a fun, energetic sitter who loves to watch and interact with kids of all ages. It's so neat to watch them learn new things while realizing that you made a positive impact in the child's learning development. I've volunteered at an early childhood center which was super enriching. I also am experienced...
Emma can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
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Dawn T.


Saint Charles, MO

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Reliable, experienced caregiver to care for your loved one. For the past 8 years, I took care of two elderly men, one with dementia, 70+ hours per week. I provided assistance in all areas of daily living, medication management, transfers, feeding, bath/showers, etc. Check out my recommendations on Care. com. I can provide...
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Simone V.


Saint Louis, MO

$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Simone! I recently graduated from the University of Maryland and am starting law school in the fall. I have loved working with kids my entire life. My favorite age group is toddlers/preschoolers, but I have experience with kids of all ages. I am looking for summer nannying or babysitting opportunities, as well...
Simone can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kylie W.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp

Fun And Outgoing 22 Year Old With 9 Years Of Childcare Experience !

I have been working with kids my entire life. I grew up going to camp and became a counselor for 7 years. I was a regular counselor but also worked as a special needs shadow and worked with kids with autism and Down syndrome. I have been babysitting and nannying the last 4 years and absolutely love working with all kids!
Kylie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Kathryn L.


Saint Charles, MO

$25-36/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hello, I have worked in the healthcare field for years. I am now looking for part-time or one-off jobs with families that need a little extra help :)
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Jennifer N.


Saint Louis, MO

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Strongly Believe That, Helping The Needy And Offering Care And Support, Is My Calling From Above.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Having worked for several years with the most vulnerable population, which includes, the elderly and the special needs, I posses proven skills in Handling emergencies, ability to work on multiple tasks, dealing with a diversified range of patients. I have worked in hospital settings, nursing home, private homes and public...
Jennifer can also help with: Respite care, personal care, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Joy S.


Saint Charles, MO

$20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Joy and I'm 24. My childcare career started with an early childhood education certificate from South Technical. Thought the last 7+ years I've gotten in home nanny and babysitter experience while also getting a lot of knowledge from working as a preschool teacher. I've worked with children ages 6weeks-12yo do...
Joy can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Ashley M.


Saint Charles, MO

$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

I have 5 years of private nannying experience and about 10 years total childcare experience. I'm a former CNA in a skilled nursing facility, have worked in Special Education at an elementary school, and have worked as a private tutor for kids ages 10-18. I am located in St. Charles but can travel most anywhere.
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Mariam A.


Saint Louis, MO

$8-28/hr • 2 yrs exp

I have two years of experience as an in-home caretaker, providing support to elderly individuals, disabled people, and children with special needs. My role required patience, adaptability, and strong communication skills. As an older sister, I have naturally developed a nurturing and responsible approach to caregiving. I focus...
Mariam can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, hospice services & more
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Molly F.


Saint Louis, MO

$18-22/hr • 3 yrs exp

Occupational therapy student at St. Louis University looking for a summer position directly supporting people with disabilities. I am passionate about advocating for those marginalized by society, learning new skills from hands-on experience, and creating community wherever I go.
I am a CNA who had been trained to handle all manner of situations. Please let me know what kind of restrictions I am caring for upon hiring so I can come prepared.
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Mckinleigh N.


Saint Charles, MO

$12-17/hr • 5 yrs exp

Intentional And Loving Babysitter

My name is McKinleigh! I currently attend Saint Louis University and am majoring in Social Work. I currently work at the St. Louis Crisis Nursery and have a lot of child care experience, but mainly through family and friends. I am 1 of 9 children (my oldest brother is 28 and youngest sister is 3). I have been an aunt since I was...
Mckinleigh can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Bridgeton, MO

Shantelle B.

5.0

We love Shantelle! She is so great with my autistic children. Very patient, understanding and kind.

- Care member

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.

Elizabeth M.

5.0

She is able to jump in and get to know your kids quickly and easily!

- Brooke H.

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.

Mary D.

5.0

I offered a Position and she promptly acknowledges, which shows me she is a very considerate and dependable type of person. I appreciate that she took the time to let me know she was not available for the times I needed. the first impression does matter. even if it is just by messaging. Thank you...

- Darsey K.

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