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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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Rashod J.


Granite City, IL

$20/hr1 yrs exp

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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, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

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...
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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
I've been working with kids for three years and truly love what I do! I create a fun, safe, and supportive environment where kids can learn and grow. I currently work as a kindergarten teacher's aide, gaining experience keeping up with little ones and making learning exciting. I'm also taking elementary education classes,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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 currently working towards getting my bachelors degree (major psychology) at Liberty University. I have always worked with special needs children and it is a passion of mine to continue working and helping children. I have a passion for helping others.
I am a single mom of a 9-year-old boy. I work full time, but am needing extra money. I am available in the evenings/nights/weekends/days off to assist in babysitting, special needs care, pet sit/walk, help running errands, housekeeping, etc. I have worked many jobs taking care of kids, elderly, and people w physical and mental...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

Jessica K.


Collinsville, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Sitter, Pet Sitter, Baby Sitter, Elderly Care Giver

I am a single mom of a 9-year-old boy. I work a full time job, but am needing extra money. I am available in the evenings/nights /weekends. I prefer to babysit from my home, but am willing to go to your home. I have worked many jobs taking care of kids, elderly, and people with disabilities. I have worked 10+ years with people...

Jessica K.


Collinsville, IL

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

100% Availability. Pet Sitter, Baby Sitter, Elderly Care Giver, Or Special Needs. I Do It All!

I am a single mom of a 9-year-old boy. I work full time, but am needing extra money. I am available in the evenings/nights/weekends/days off to assist in babysitting, special needs care, pet sit/walk, help running errands, housekeeping, etc. I have worked many jobs taking care of kids, elderly, and people w physical and mental...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, errands, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

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Grace H.


Saint Louis, MO

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher-Nanny Available Full Or Part Time!

5.0

(1)

I am 35 years old, live in St. Louis City. Education: Experience: From 18-21, co-owned a company providing specialized care to kids w/ special needs Teach For America in 2014 teaching 3rd grade in St. Louis Public Schools Taught 8 yrs, specializing in trauma-responsive strategies & social justice ed Education...
Grace can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Grace has cared for my 3, 5, and 7 year olds several times since they were babies. She is amazing with multiple kids, given all of her experience as a classroom teacher. She uses whole brain techniques and is well trained in working with neuro divergent kiddos....

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Kristen F.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

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....

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a loving and caring person love too work with the disabled and elderly that can't help themselves. Compassionate about my job
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Julie W.


Alton, IL

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Nurse Looking To Care For Your Loved One

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Im a retired Christian Nurse who has 25 yrs experience working in the health Care field . I come from a Military Family. I've worked in hospitals, Doctors offices, Long term care facilities, home health and addiction treatment facilities. I have worked with peds, geriatrics, hospice, dementia, special needs of every age level....
Julie can also help with: Dementia, errands, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Her nursing background was very helpful with my mom who had dementia and cancer. She really cares for the people she takes care of."

Pattie S.

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Alyssa L.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver, Babysitter, Housekeeper

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! are you looking for a part-time caregiver, babysitter, or simply someone to keep the children entertained? look no further! I am familiar with caring for children ranging from infant to 16 years of age. I truly enjoy caring for children and learning about their individual personalities. I have to admit I am a bit of a...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alyssa is a hard working person, dependable, responsible and punctual. I would hire her in an instant. Very good with kids and bubbly."

Yolanda E.

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Abigail B.


Saint Louis, MO

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Fun And Creative Sitter!

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I love how much she enjoys my children. She has a calm and also fun sense about her. I often came home to cakes made and fun had."

Courtney D.

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Ann C.


Florissant, MO

$18-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have been working with children for the last 17 plus years and I enjoy it. I started working at a Children's Home as a child care provider, and did that for 5-6 years. Then I went to teach a class full of 2 and 3-year-olds. One day I would like to open my own day care for special needs children. These past two years I have...
Ann can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Ann is wonderful. She has watched our 2 children for us many times and we couldn’t be more satisfied with her. We have no worries when she’s there with them. She is an excellent communicator and always on time. Our children love playing with her. Our son has autism...

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Rhonda M.


Godfrey, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Loving, Mother Looking For Children To Babysit

4.4

(5)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have four children of my own. The last two I adopted are the most important things in the world to me. I did foster care for about 5 years before we adopted. I cared for all kinds of different types of children with different needs, a lot of them were special needs children. We enjoyed taking care of all the children we had...
Rhonda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"The absolute I've ever read about since my son's in here on earth in these 3 years.Thank god for people like you."

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Emma M.


Saint Louis, MO

$16-30/hr10 yrs exp

Emma Mom Of 4

I love kids especially the little ones my son is autistic. I've been dealing with autism for the last 17 years with my son so I do have experience in special-needs. I also used to work for the Emahas homes which dealt with special needs children.
Emma can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Edwardsville, IL

Grace H.

5.0

Grace has cared for my 3, 5, and 7 year olds several times since they were babies. She is amazing with multiple kids, given all of her experience as a classroom teacher. She uses whole brain techniques and is well trained in working with neuro divergent kiddos. Grace is like family to us. My kids...

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Julie W.

5.0

Her nursing background was very helpful with my mom who had dementia and cancer. She really cares for the people she takes care of.

- Pattie S.

Alyssa L.

5.0

Alyssa is an Amazing baby sitter! We were fortunate to find her and have her as our primary sitter/nanny for over a year while in Las Cruces. The only sad part about our family moving to Dallas is that we can't bring Alyssa along. She not only watched our kids but became an integral part of theirs...

- Victor C.

Abigail B.

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 have on more than one occasion!).

- Courtney P.

Ann C.

5.0

Ms. Monique has been wonderful with our 3 kids, she watched them all summer last year, during school breaks and any other time that we needed her. She is very reliable and great at finding activities for them to do and will even bring supplies for these. If we didn’t have them signed up at summer...

- Care member

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