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Katlynn H.


Dittmer, MO

$21/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

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I am working on my Másters Degree in Speech Language pathology currently. Due to my career choice I have extensive knowledge and experience with child development. I also work specifically with young children with difficulties and needs such as ASD, Down Syndrome, late language emergence, feeding and swallowing difficulties...
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Rebekah H.


Cedar Hill, MO

$12-20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun-Loving Teenager Who Loves Kids And Needs To Pay For College

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Rebekah, and I love working with children! I have extensive experiance working with children of all ages, including doubles and neurodivergent / special needs children. I am Red Cross Babysitter Certified, and Infant CPR trained. I have experience caring for children as young as 4 mos, all the way through middle...
Rebekah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"I hired Rebekah as a nanny for the summer and I highly recommend her work. Rebekah demonstrated tremendous responsibility in caring for our three children. She is kind, trustworthy, creative, patient and great with children. She brought activities and crafts for...

Rochelle W.

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Rylie S.


House Springs, MO

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Experience

I have worked 4 years as a nanny for a special needs child, worked for a guidepost Montessori school with children ages 8 weeks to 4 years, and I have tutored in English for the Sylvan learning center. I love working with children, and I am looking for extra work as a recent college grad just starting my career. I am available...
I have nannied for a special needs child with autism, Down syndrome, and who is non-verbal for 4 years, and though I do not have much experience in other special needs, I am willing to learn, and I have a very flexible schedule.
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Erin G.


Catawissa, MO

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Homemaker, Mom, Caregiver

I am a 49 yr old, divorced Mom of two teen girls, both with either ADD or ADHD. I am a master at being effective under odd circumstances, getting a picky kid/parent to eat, finding a way to engage with a kid/senior that don't engage and providing a patient/loving solution when things just don't work. There is always a...
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Jean W.


House Springs, MO

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver And Nanny / Pet Care

I am currently available part time. I am editing this, that I am looking for 2-3 hours in the afternoons in child care. I have 25+ years caring for children including special needs children. I was employed by Special School District for nearly 19 years as a Teacher's Assistant and as a Substitute Teacher. I have 40 years of...
Jean can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Jean W.


House Springs, MO

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caretaker

I was a Substitute Teacher/Teacher Assistant with Special School district 2006 - January 2019. Prior to that, 2001-2004, I was full time. I have worked primarily with children with autism. I have accompanied students on community access on various outings to movies, malls, restaurants, and stores. At this time, I am seeking...
Hello! I'm a mother of 4 who is passionate about care! I have tons of experience from infants and multiples to working with children with special needs, the elderly, and even pets. I'm outgoing, friendly, and organized to the max. I have many skills that help a house run smoothly including being a trained chef and experienced...
Billie Ann can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
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Mckaela B.


Wildwood, MO

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi!! Nice to meet you, my name is McKaela! Background: Ladue High school graduate. Veteran of the United States Army - serving as a medic for 4 years. Experience: - Oldest of 6 children - Babysat throughout high school *ages 4-12* - Assistant daycare director / room teacher in chesterfield, MO in 2022 *ages 3m - 4yrs* -...
Mckaela can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mckaela was very reliable and flexible. She was a tremendous help for our family and our little one loved when she was with us."

Danielle R.

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Marissa M.


Crystal City, MO

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Marissa

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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"My husband and I were so blessed to have found Marissa as a part-time nanny for our baby girl, from the ages of 3-9 months. We had an immediate connection with her, and were continually impressed with her joyful spirit, punctuality, patience, and kindness in caring...

Amy D.

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Suzanne B.


High Ridge, MO

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

I have assisted a family with a special needs child. mostly have delay with Asperger, add, apraxic and ocd children.
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Guinevere A.


High Ridge, MO

$8-13/hr

Prior Experience With Dementia

I have taken care of Dementia patients, patients with limited mobility, handicapped patients and patients with special needs.
Guinevere can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, dementia, errands
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Kelly G.


Pacific, MO

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Mom & Nurse

I am a wife, mother of five grown children and nurse, with one of my children having special needs. I have been a nurse for 25 years with experience working with all age groups. I have worked in a hospital, nursing home, assisted living facility, home health care, blood donations and the foster care system.
Kelly can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

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Paige R.


Valley Park, MO

$14-19/hr5 yrs exp

Friendly Nanny Looking For Her Next Position!

Hi! I have been working with kids for over 5 year! I've worked with multiples, special needs, and children close in age! Im looking for a full time position to start asap! Please let me know if you're interested in talking further! Thank you!
Paige can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Katherine B.


Ballwin, MO

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Nursing Student Can Help With Special Needs Children

I have experience caring for children with ADHD, epilepsy, Autism, cerebral palsy, and other developmental learning disabilities. I graduated from Missouri State University in May 2015 with my Bachelors of Science in Nursing so I have been around a lot of different special needs patients. I am very compassionate, caring, and...
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Shannon R.


Labadie, MO

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Need Caregiver

I am a responsible adult that has experience with Downs syndrome, Autism and mobility issues. I enjoy working with Special needs children because they know no enemy and think that life is always great. I think their outlook on life should infect everyone. I know some sign language (a little rusty), and enjoy teaching and...
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Jennifer S.


Arnold, MO

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Full Or Part Time Care Available

I cared for a little girl w Down Syndrome for almost three years. That was such an experience for me as I learned so much that words can't even describe!! From doing physical, speech and occupational Therapy daily for hours was such an awarding feeling. And to see her strive and work so hard to reach those goals was amazing.
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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Melissa M.


Fenton, MO

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Childcare Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children for 20+ years, ranging from infant through school age. I have experience with multiples and children with special needs. I have worked in many different childcare settings from a preschool, to owning my own in home daycare, to being a nanny.
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Marissa L.


Wildwood, MO

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Occupational Therapist

I am a full time occupational therapist with experience in outpatient settings and clinical experience in school based pediatrics through St. Louis Country special school district. I am a registered and licensed OT in the state of Missouri. I have experience working with school aged children with autism, Add/ADHD, Down syndrome,...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Dittmer, MO

Rebekah H.

5.0

I hired Rebekah as a nanny for the summer and I highly recommend her work. Rebekah demonstrated tremendous responsibility in caring for our three children. She is kind, trustworthy, creative, patient and great with children. She brought activities and crafts for the kids to do each day. Rebekah was...

- Rochelle W.

Mckaela B.

5.0

Mckaela took excellent care of our baby for many months. She was always very sweet to him and ensured he was safe and well cared for. He would be so excited to see her everyday and I felt very assured that he was in great hands in my absence. She still sits for us occasionally. I highly recommend...

- Care member

Marissa M.

5.0

Marissa has taken care of a wide range of ages and has been marvelous with all children. She has taken care of my own, including overnights and longer stays while I was on vacation, as well as we have had her for group childcare at our church and work functions. She always plans fun, interactive...

- Tiffany M.

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