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Find special needs caregivers in Edwardsville, IL that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Edwardsville, IL

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Edwardsville, IL

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Anastasia B.


Edwardsville, IL

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Anastasia

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I currently work as a Registered Behavior Technician 3 days a week. I have also worked with a man through DORS who had epilepsy and developmental delays. I would love to talk with you about this opportunity.
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Tori G.


Edwardsville, IL

$15-19/hr5 yrs exp

I enjoy being around kids. I am comfortable around all ages of children to include newborns. I grow close with the families and still talk to families that no longer need me due to their kiddos growing up. I am CPR and first aid certified by the American heart association. I do have experience with kids who have special needs,...
I attended vocational school in high school for nursing for two years. I worked in several nursing homes, hospitals and home care. I have taken care of elderly and special needs kids. What I can bring to the table is years of past experience and I am dependable, caring, and mature and I will treat your loved one like my own...
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Leslie H.


Edwardsville, IL

$33/hr6 yrs exp

Caregiver For Elderly Or Disabled.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I attended vocational school in high school for nursing for two years. I became an CNA in 1983, I worked in several nursing homes, hospitals and home care. I have taken care of elderly and special needs kids. I have not done any home care for several years, I was most recently an operations manager for a large transportation...
Leslie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

Hi there, I'm Anastasia! I am looking for a job that I enjoy more which is why I came to this type of work. I would love to help make your life easier and assist! I have worked for people with special needs through DORS and Acumen. I have never worked with senior citizens, but I would love the opportunity. I currently work in...
Anastasia can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, errands
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Leslie H.


Edwardsville, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Dependable, Mature Caregiver

I attended vocational school in high school for nursing for two years. I worked in several nursing homes, hospitals and home care. I have taken care of elderly and special needs kids. What I can bring to the table is years of past experience and I am dependable, caring, and mature and I will treat your loved one like my own...
Leslie can also help with: Personal care, visiting nurse, live-in home care, dementia, respite care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

Callie K.


Edwardsville, IL

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have babysat and nannied for many children of all ages from infants to preteens since I was about 14. I have a 1-year-old niece and many young cousins. I have worked with special needs kids through tutoring, the special Olympics, and working at an autism clinic. I have experience in cleaning, cooking, yard work, tutoring, etc....
Callie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Callie is absolutely great! She babysat my daughter who loved her. Sometimes I would come home earlier than expected or would have to run home really quick before leaving again and they would always be playing a game, doing hair, painting, etc. I always came home...

Tiffany S.

Catie W.


Edwardsville, IL

$15/hr2 yrs exp

Kind, Experienced, Education Student

I have experience with caring for special needs children (autism, down syndrome, epilepsy, and dyslexia). I have taken classes at SIUe about child development and education. I have experience as a caregiver for seniors with dementia as well.

Catie W.


Edwardsville, IL

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter, Pet-Sitter, House-Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Catie and I am 22, studying Education and Biology at SIUe. I have been babysitting for years and have done nannying full time over the summers as well. I love kids so much! I have experience babysitting for children with special needs too (down syndrome and epilepsy). Previously, I have worked as a lifeguard for...
Catie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Rebecca H.


Granite City, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Becky

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a very reliable, patient person who has approximately 30 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional tasks as needed. I'm able to provide a safe, and stable environment for your little ones. I have 2 adult...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Rebecca was punctual and professional and got along well with our child. We will certainly consider hiring again."

Joshua W.

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Jariah H.


Collinsville, IL

$15-24/hr5 yrs exp

Fun And Efficient

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am Jariah. I am a part-time college student and was also recently released from duty in the United States Army. I have worked in the childcare industry for almost five years now. My mother is a licensed daycare provider and I worked for her. However, now that I am a young adult I am looking to branch out. Kids...
Jariah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I love having Jariah as my babysitter. She is very sweet and very full of energy."

Andrea D.

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Lydia C.


Collinsville, IL

$15/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Lydia! I am 22-year-old with a lot of experience taking care of children. I grew up in a very large family of 18 siblings. So most of my childhood I was helping taking care of them. I started babysitting for my family around the age of 10 and slowly started babysitting for church and family friends. I would say I have...
Lydia can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lydia is a sweet young lady. Her ability with kids is profound. We love having her part of our little family."

Jordan R.

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Rebecca H.


Granite City, IL

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs, I Have You Covered.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked with a very pleasant young lady who had chromosome birth defects that left her non verbal and with a g button for feeding and all medicines. I worked with her for about 4 years at a paid level. Still see her at family functions. Any questions please ask.
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Emma G.


Bethalto, IL

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hi there! My name is Emma and I have been babysitting for about nine years. I have spent many summers being a full time sitter for families. I have a lot of experience with special needs adults and children. I am fairly artistic and happy to do crafts and different activities that allow your child to be creative. Please let me...
Emma can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Monica H.


Granite City, IL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I have been caring for special needs children for the last 10 years. It started when I was 12 and helped this foster family with mainly disabled children. I am also a CNA and work with people on all different spectrums. I have cared for paralyzed children, those with autism, dimentia, blindess, deafness and ADHD. I am not...
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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...
I love caring for kids. I have a big family and I always took care of my nieces and nephews. I do have one daughter of my own that I take care of. I love taking care of disabled kids with special needs
Dianna can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Emma G.


Bethalto, IL

$17-50/hr2 yrs exp

A Bit About Me

Hi there! My name is Emma and I have a lot of experience in multiple types of caregiving. I work well with children, the elderly, and anyone with special needs. My previous jobs in care taking were: -Caretaking for an elderly couple with dementia in four hour shifts -A lifetime of babysitting for multiple different families...
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:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Jasper F.


Troy, IL

$24-30/hr2 yrs exp

Registered Behavioral Technician for 2 years with 2+ years of childcare. I'm experienced with caring for more than one child and have worked with newborns to teens. I've provided care for people with a variety of disabilities and needs. I'm able to adapt to your preferred parenting style and routines. CPR and first aid...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Edwardsville, IL

Callie K.

5.0

Callie is absolutely great! She babysat my daughter who loved her. Sometimes I would come home earlier than expected or would have to run home really quick before leaving again and they would always be playing a game, doing hair, painting, etc. I always came home to a house that was cleaner than...

- Tiffany S.

Rebecca H.

5.0

Rebecca was punctual and professional and got along well with our child. We will certainly consider hiring again.

- Joshua W.

Jariah H.

5.0

I love having Jariah as my babysitter. She is very sweet and very full of energy.

- Andrea D.

Lydia C.

5.0

Lydia is calm and quick on her feet in any dangerous situation. Several times she has saved lives by reacting to a choking situation, helped saving the life of a child with special needs who stopped breathing and saving a family from fire. This might sound fake, but it is really true. It's almost...

- Robin C.

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