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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Columbia, IL
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years
Special needs caregivers in Columbia, IL
Jill G.
Waterloo, IL
$35/hr • 2 yrs exp
Compassionate And Experienced Senior Caregiver - Providing Personalized Support And Companionship
Experienced and compassionate caregiver with over 10 years of experience in pit bull rescue and a strong passion for caring for children and animals. Dedicated and reliable, with a deep understanding of the needs of both children and animals.
- Provided care and support for rescued pit bulls for over 10 years, including...
Jill can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Tammy W.
Waterloo, IL
$15-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! I am off from teaching high school in Missouri for the summer. I am a certified special education teacher. I have experience working with kids with special needs at all levels. My two children will be going into 8th and 9th grade at Waterloo in the Fall. We have dogs and cats. I have been around other animals, too. I like...
Tammy can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
Addison K.
Saint Louis, MO
$22-28/hr
I've grown up with a cousin that is on the spectrum and I just love the bond that we grew. I've been looking into working with others on the spectrum because I truly love my cousin and seeing how much fun we had together makes me want to work with others.
Jennifer S.
Arnold, MO
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full/Part-Time Caregiver. Experienced With Multiples&special Needs!
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I moved to St. Louis to become a live-in Nanny for a family with two children. I stayed there for 2+years, I also continued my education at UMSL.
I got married and had two children. Proudly, my oldest son is a student at St. Louis College of Pharmacy and my daughter is a live in nanny/college student in Colorado.
I pursued my...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Abbragale B.
Saint Louis, MO
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Abby, I am 24 years old and graduated from Rockhurst University in May 2023. I am a licensed EMT and have a plethora of medical and childcare backgrounds. I have provided respite care for groups and individuals for around 8 years off and on. The majority of my experience is in Autism and other developmental and...
Sara M.
Saint Louis, MO
$17-20/hr • 6 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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I love kids and can't imagine a more enjoyable way to spend my time.
Retired since 1/22 and I have been caring for my "bestie" (grandniece born Nov 2021) two days a week since then. I also have nieces ages 5, 7 and 9, and an 11-year-old nephew, all of whom I care for when needed. I have raised one child of my own and two...
Kate can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kate was absolutely wonderful with our son. He instantly gravitated to her and slept soundly through the night after playing all afternoon. Kate was easy going and a great communicator. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with psych, currently working with the Alzheimer's Dementia residents I have experience with advanced Alzheimer's dementia certification. I am currently working with down syndrome residents as well with residents who are ambulatory. I have a recent copy of background check upon request.
5.0
"Lisa has been a blessing for our family. We have 2 sons that she takes care of for us before school. One of our sons is a child with Autism, non-verbal, and can be difficult at times. She jumped right in to take the job, and has done an amazing job with our boys....
Katie B.
Kelsey K.
Saint Louis, MO
$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Prior to my Chicago move, I was in grad school at NCSU for Social Work. I nannied for two families during that time (almost 3 years)-- one during the day and the other a few days a week after school and at night. I spent the rest of my time in class or at my internship at Duke Hospital. Prior to that, I was a middle and high...
Kelsey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My son loved her so much he immediately wanted her to babysit again :)"
Maya S.
Alexis W.
Saint Louis, MO
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
4.8
(16)
Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood
Do you need a travel nanny/person for business or vacation, odd days of Care, flexibility, overnight stays or care, date nights, errand runs, etc. Contact me. I am willing to provide the care that is needed for your little one or ones. I care for children from newborn up. I am willing to come to your home to do childcare. I have...
Marsette can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Marsette was on time and brought supplies to supplement what we had in the office for community childcare. She did a great job."
Annissa M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a individual that loves children. I have been watching children since the age of 13 years old. I love what I do. The children ages range from 6 week to 17 years of age. I have also been a school bus driver since 2002. And now I am working with students ages 16 - 25 years old. As of 8/20/12, I am also working with Special...
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...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Taylor and I am looking for a nanny job! I am a para for Columbia Public Schools and work with 3-5-year-olds with special needs, but am moving to St. Louis in early August. Prior, I was a full time nanny to a family in Columbia. I cared for the child from 6 months-2 years. I loved being a nanny and only left due to the...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Taylor has been our full time nanny for over a year watching our daughter from the time she was 8 months old until almost 2 years old. She also watched our 2 golden retrievers during this time and we love her! She has bonded with our family and she's been an...
Kris S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I studied child growth and development in college. I have always worked with children including those with special needs. I have been a nanny for 30 years. I was with my first family until they were school age. My second family for four years and sadly they got transferred to a different state. Currently, the family I am with is...
Sheila can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sheila was a wonderful nanny and I would recommend her to anyone. She took great care of our special needs son."
Sara G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As the oldest of five kids, I've been around kids my whole life. I started babysitting for people outside my family at the age of 12, and have continued on since then! I have experience with children with special needs, multiples, and large numbers of kids! I have a passion for inspiring creativity in kids and encouraging them...
Abigail can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My three daughters adore Abby. She has cared for them on many occasions (from the time they were very little) and is still their favorite babysitter to date. She is creative, caring, fun, and responsible and we would highly recommend her to any family we know (and...
Courtney P.
5.0
(1)
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, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a great, experienced Nanny look for a family to care for. I have 10 plus years of experience with caring for children newborn and up. Experience with children with special needs. Knowledgeable in child development and age appropriate learning. Enjoy doing crafts, outside time, field trips, music time.
Carey can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"As a first time Mom, relinquishing the care of my newborn child was the scariest thing I could have imagined. After interviewing 10+ nannies, I found Carey on Care.com. As a career nanny, she had the perfect amount of experience, maturity, knowledge and...
Blair S.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Kristen and I live in St Louis, MO. I am very passionate about offering quality care, having fun & being silly! I have 15+ years of experience with childcare, running leisure activities and assisting with activities of daily living while encouraging growth. I've worked in school, camp, and in -home settings....
4.5
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a passion for working with children and families, I was able to discover this at a young age as an oldest sibling and babysitter. This has only been affirmed through become a mom to two. In the past I have worked as a full-time nanny, in afterschool programs, YMCA swimming programs and even working with The Walt Disney...
Marissa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Marissa has been wonderful for our family! She is reliable, punctual and great with our two girls (9 & 10). In their free time they play games, do crafts, and talk about books - they have so much fun! She also keeps them safe while driving them to their...
Lynn B.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Columbia, IL
Kate R.
5.0
Kate was absolutely wonderful with our son. He instantly gravitated to her and slept soundly through the night after playing all afternoon. Kate was easy going and a great communicator.
- Care member
Lisa A.
5.0
Lisa has been a blessing for our family. We have 2 sons that she takes care of for us before school. One of our sons is a child with Autism, non-verbal, and can be difficult at times. She jumped right in to take the job, and has done an amazing job with our boys. She even drives our other son to...
- Katie B.
Kelsey K.
5.0
My son loved her so much he immediately wanted her to babysit again :)
- Maya S.
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.
Marsette J.
5.0
Marsette is absolutely wonderful. She put my mind at ease being a first time mother. She's very punctual, professional and warm. My son took an immediate liking to her. She is now my Go to sitter.
- Nicole C.
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