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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...
Rebekah H.
Cedar Hill, MO
$12-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun-Loving Teenager Who Loves Kids And Needs To Pay For College
5.0
(1)
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.
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...
Rylie S.
House Springs, MO
$16-21/hr • 4 yrs exp
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.
I'd describe my personality as energetic, patient, and responsible.
I started working with kids when I was younger. I have many young cousins and a niece and nephew I have watched over for several times. During high school I have taught preschoolers small lessons. I have also tutored special needs students one semester of high...
Kassie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
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...
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: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Gabrielle W.
Hillsboro, MO
$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have experience with many different situations including special education or those who have an intellectual disability. I was a special education teacher for three years as well as one of my children being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder when she was very young. I have experience with EPI pen injections, brushing...
Kassie R.
House Springs, MO
$22-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Kassie and I am currently looking for a nanny position! When I graduated high school I went to college for a degree in early childhood education. I have not received a degree but in the past I have shadowed and assisted elementary classes and tutored special needs students. The nanny experience I have is with...
Kassie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
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...
Billie Ann T.
Hillsboro, MO
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Lisa , I am originally from Kirkwood/St Louis . I currently work as an Occupational Therapy practitioner full time and looking for side jobs. I currently reside in Fenton and will be relocating to hillsboro in May. I also have a strong background in caregiving and special needs care for both adults and children. I...
Lisa can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia, home modification
Mckaela B.
Wildwood, MO
$25-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!! Nice to meet you, my name is McKaela!
Background: High school graduate. Veteran of the United States Army - serving as a medic active duty 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 -...
Mckaela can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mckaela is very kindhearted. She makes me feel so comfortable going to work, knowing she is taking care of our child. Mckaela has a great background and is child cpr certified, which helped us in a minor incident! We are so thankful to have found her."
Ellie H.
Rachel S.
High Ridge, MO
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Moderate / Sever Special Education Teaching Credential Student
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently in the moderate / severe teaching credential program at CSUF. I have experience with students with disabilities as a volunteer at church and as an aide in a classroom in the PYLUSD District. I have also taken quite a few Special Education classes for my previous Bachelor's degree and currently in my credential...
5.0
"Rachel is absolutely delightful! I hired her as a direct support person for my 19-year-old son who has Non-Verbal Autism and challenging behaviors. She jumped right in, eager to learn and lend a much-needed hand. She took direction well, asked good questions, was...
Kristen L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm a mom of 3 grown children and only one living at home. I'm looking for part time during the summer for a few hours and preferably in my area. I work full time as a paraprofessional and a substitute teacher for the Special School District in Rockwood. I've also worked as a Pre-K teacher for 8 years. I love kids! I'm fun,...
Debbie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Debbie stayed with our older kids for four days and three nights and was amazing. She is very trustworthy, kind and professional. She got our kids up and ready for school and got them to their various activities/sports after school hours. She also prepared dinners...
Marla W.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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.
Suzanne B.
High Ridge, MO
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I have assisted a family with a special needs child. mostly have delay with Asperger, add, apraxic and ocd children.
I have taken care of Dementia patients, patients with limited mobility, handicapped patients and patients with special needs.
Guinevere can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands, transportation
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
I started out as an assistant babysitter at the age of 9, taking over as an independent babysitter at the age of 13. I have worked as a babysitter and nanny for dozens of families with every age including several sets of twins and a set of triplets, as well as children with special needs. No two children are the same; they are...
Shellie can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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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
Rachel S.
5.0
Rachel is absolutely delightful! I hired her as a direct support person for my 19-year-old son who has Non-Verbal Autism and challenging behaviors. She jumped right in, eager to learn and lend a much-needed hand. She took direction well, asked good questions, was proactive, and was not afraid to...
- Kristen L.
Debbie P.
5.0
Debbie stayed with our older kids for four days and three nights and was amazing. She is very trustworthy, kind and professional. She got our kids up and ready for school and got them to their various activities/sports after school hours. She also prepared dinners each night. We will definitely be...
- Marla W.
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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