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Keira S.


Granite City, IL

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

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I have worked with children in the past and I'm looking to further that. Previously I have worked with a special needs boy. I also grew up in a in home daycare helping caring for pets and kids of all ages. I am CPR certified and recently of my EMR (emergency medical responder) license! If you'd like to reach to me further and...
Keira can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
I have a special needs child, I have been an ER tech for 5 years, I am in nursing school. I prefer to be able to bring child to my home. I have a big backyard, with swing set, sandbox, trampoline & pool & inside I have a playroom of toys for children to learn. I will provide reading and activities for child to do. I am CPR...
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Ashley E.


Saint Louis, MO

$25/hr16 yrs exp

Nanny Seeking New Family

I'm a licensed hair stylist that left my career to due to carpal tunnel. I have 16 plus years of experience caregiving off and on. I was a teacher in an infant toddler class for 2 yrs and spent 5 years with 3-5-year-olds, sometimes school aged children. I nannied for a family with a toddler and triplet. I nannied for a family of...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Felicia K.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Full-time Or Live-In Caregiver For Aging Parent / Senior Caregiver/HHA Non-Medical

I enjoy the companionship with the patient along with the family as a caregiver, I can communicate with them in giving the best care for their loved one. I can also follow a plan of care advised by a doctor or a nurse as required. I like being responsible and reaching goals as well as being instrumental in the patients daily...
Felicia can also help with: Dementia, home modification, live-in home care, personal care, respite care, visiting physician & more
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Sofia V.


Saint Louis, MO

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Care Aid For Special Needs

I've worked as a direct care aid for a year and have experience working with adults who have severe mental delays, impaired mobility, along with health issues. Which includes but not limited to food preparation, feeding, monitoring, charting, daily grooming and preparation, and engaging in sensory activities. I'm caring,...
I am a veteran with 20 years of military service as a health services administration technician. I am currently married and am a stay at home mom to my 6-year-old daughter and special needs sister-in-law. My caregiving experience is with my sister-in-law to whom I provide bathing, toileting, dressing, meal prep, laundry and...
Karen can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, transportation
My Name is Faith. I have 4 years experience with kids with special needs. Mostly infants, toddlers and teens. This has taught me patience and lots of love while taking care of them. Looking forward working with you.
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Andrew M.


Saint Louis, MO

$12-18/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Care Giver

Hi my name is Andrew. I have been working with individuals with disabilities for about 14 years now. My current occupation is I am a program supervisor for Magdala Foundation. Here I work with individuals who are developmentally disabled. I helped with paying bills grocery shopping daily chores medication pass All the Above. I...
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Lindsey P.


Saint Louis, MO

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs And General Ed Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I currently work as a Teaching Assistant with Special School District of St. Louis and absolutely adore working with special needs kiddos. I also have experience as a teaching aide in a nursery/preschool for at-risk children and focused on teaching positive methods of emotion regulation and conflict resolution. While my...
Lindsey can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Laundry. I work with special needs children as my full time job, I have nannied for a family with a special needs child. I am very comfortable with pets, and housekeeping.
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Leona S.


Belleville, IL

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Caregiver /companion For Disabled Or Senior Care.

I'm a kind, good person who really truly loves caring for others or helping others. I am trained with senior care, Specializing in mobilization and dementia, I also entrained and qualified for disabled care young and old. I'm CPR a certified and first aid trained. I am patient and I strive to make sure that I am meeting the...
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Nia S.


Saint Louis, MO

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Educator; Missouri DESE Certified Substitute And Compassionate Caregiver For All Ages

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I began my journey in childcare in 2018, working at a daycare with children ages 2-5. My responsibilities included tutoring, potty training, feeding, and fostering their early development. During this time, l discovered my passion and decided to pursue a career in education. I became a certified substitute teacher through the...
Nia can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Early Education

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Rashod J.


Granite City, IL

$20/hr1 yrs exp

A Little About Me!

Hey! My name is Rashod and I'm 22 years old. I am active duty, Air Force by day and I want to spend my free time pursuing my passion, which is children's growth and development. Prior to the military I was an aide at a K through 12 school. and have a little over 15 years of special needs youth experience. please feel free to...
Rashod can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

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Joanna B.


Belleville, IL

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

I have been caring for children since I was 17 years old. I started with the nieces and nephews that I have. I have six now (who half are mostly grown up). One of my first long term jobs required me to be a nanny with a set of twins for a doctor and his lawyer wife. I was their nanny for a year. Just recently, I was working at a...
Joanna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Amy C.


Saint Louis, MO

$20-28/hr2 yrs exp

Nurturing CPR Certified Nanny

I pride myself on being a nanny who is eager to provide nurturing, educational-driven care. With 4 years of experience working with kids in the medical field, and 2 years of working as a care giver. I have always had in interest in working with children and started babysitting at a young age. I have worked in the medical field...
Amy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

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Margaret M.


Saint Louis, MO

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Skilled Nanny

Hello! I have over 15 years of nannying experience. It is my top priority to make sure your child/children are kept safe, cared for and also engaged. I graduated from Macalester College in 2017. I have worked in the special school district and have the abilities and patience to work with all children. I am skilled in working...
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

Hi! My name is Lydia! Some of my experiences working with special needs is I grew up with a sister who had SMA, two younger siblings with Down Syndrome and a younger brother with Cerebral Palsy. I've helped take care of my sister who has SMA( spinal muscular atrophy) she needed lots of hands on care. So that meant I took her to...
I am 24 years old and the oldest of my siblings, so I have grown up watching and taking care of them. I am pet friendly, having three dogs of my own, and am not allergic to any animals as well. I am a very loving, caring, and patient person when it comes to children. I have volunteered with special needs children for about 3...
Katelynn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

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Rebecca D.


Granite City, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

28 Years Experience With Kids And Elderly.

I have 5 now grown children. One being a teen now that has medical complex issues, so I am well versed in some medical needs! I was a CNA prior so do have medical basis also for a variety of needs. I have worked with children and elderly over the course of time and am comfortable with both. I was a military spouse for 19 years...
Hello families!! I'm more than happy to introduce myself to you today and tell you about my life experience working with kids. I started to work with the little ones when I was just one of them. After high school I decided to study to become a teacher. During my studies I worked in a kindergarten for two years, on of the...
Skills:

CPR

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