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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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Margaret M.


Saint Louis, MO

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Skilled Nanny

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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, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Sofia V.


Saint Louis, MO

$20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Child Care Provider Specializing In Art Therapy

I have a passion working with children to help foster growth, creativity, and fun! I'm in school studying to be an art therapist specializing working with special needs children. I've been working in childcare for four years and am CPR and AED certified with experience working with kids ages 6 months- 12 years old. I enjoy...
Sofia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Joanna B.


Belleville, IL

$15/hr • 5 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Delaney B.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-18/hr • 4 yrs exp

As a childcare provider, I am passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. I have four years of experience caring for children and have taken courses in early childhood education. I am patient, calm, and friendly, and I believe in respectful, flexible, and caring interactions with children. I communicate openly...
Delaney can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I'm a very patient, friendly individual who is looking for a caregiver. I may look small but I'm pretty strong so don't worry about my ability to lift :)
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Hannah S.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Special Education Student

I am a current undergrad at Vanderbilt University pursuing certification. I have experience taking care of children with ADHD, intellectual disabilities, autism/ASD, developmental delays, and speech delays. I am a compassionate and service-oriented caretaker who delights in kids!
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Trinica G.


Saint Louis, MO

$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

I have 2 years experience work with children and teens with developmental disabilities. I have also 10 years experience working with children in a childcare center..
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Jacqueline R.


Belleville, IL

$10-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Special Needs/Caregiver

I have spent a large amount of time in the medical field. I am currently a certified EMT with background in hospital care, private in home care, and specialized training in at home medication administration.
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Rachel K.


Saint Louis, MO

$18-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Senior Care/respite

Hi! I consider myself a kind, reliable, energetic, and patient caregiver. I got into this field taking care of adults with disabilities in group home settings during college. I continued doing similar work as an in-home caregiver for a young man with special needs while I was in graduate school. I currently work as a licensed...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, respite care, light cleaning, dementia
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Amanda P.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-38/hr • 10 yrs exp

Trustworthy, Attentive, And Joyous Caregiver!

Hello there! My name is Amanda and I am so excited at the prospect of caring for your child while you are away. With 13 years of paid experience in childcare, I have developed a deep passion for working with children of all ages, including those with special needs. As a 37-year-old mother of a 12-year-old daughter, I understand...
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Sara P.


Saint Louis, MO

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring For Every Child, Nurturing Potential

Hello! I'm Sara, a highly dedicated and experienced childcare provider with a passion for creating joyful and creative spaces for children. With a Master's Degree in Special Education and a Montessori Teacher's Certificate, I bring over a decade of expertise to my role as a caregiver. I've had the pleasure of working with...
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Andrew M.


Saint Louis, MO

$12-18/hr • 10 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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Devon C.


Saint Louis, MO

$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I've worked at Cuddles Daycare last summer. During my time at Cuddles Daycare I was a paid teacher assistant. I performed instructional duties such as teaching students how to read and write. I served in a position for which a teacher or another professional would have ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of...
Devon can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

Main experience is babysitting elementary schoolers. I adore kiddos, and believe they're the future of this world. Growing up, I gained valuable experience caring for and teaching children through babysitting staff at my high school. I have a natural affinity for working with little ones, including those with special needs....
Cailey can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Hannah S.


Belleville, IL

$50/hr • 4 yrs exp

Special Needs caregiver

I have been a speech-language pathologist for 4 years, and I specialize in neurodiversity-affirming therapy for individuals ages 4+. I am currently a teletherapist for public schools across Illinois. I recently started taking on private clients through my practice Authentic: Speech Therapy, LLC. I see clients in-home or via...
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Rachel K.


Saint Louis, MO

$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi! I consider myself to be a reliable, kind, energetic, silly, and patient child care provider. I currently work as a licensed occupational therapist in a hospital setting and have an educational background in child development. I also have 3+ years of paid experience working as a caregiver for children and adolescents with...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Sofia V.


Saint Louis, MO

$20-25/hr • 1 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,...
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Ebony W.


East Saint Louis, IL

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have 10 plus years working with special need people off and on. I provide support with daily living. I enjoy caring for people . Caring and helping people was my calling and I love it.
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Brittney T.


Saint Louis, MO

$10-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny/Caregiver Available

I am a very dependable, personable, organized, and kind person. I have years of experience caring for children and persons with various disabilities, handicaps, and disorders, including but not limited to: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger's, Tourette's, the elderly, ADD/ADHD, mental disorders, Alzheimer's/dementia, and much...
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Emma M.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Emma Mom, Of 4

I am a CNA, L1MA, I am a dog trainer. I work with old people, young people, and all them between regular ones and furry ones. I have been doing it for many years and I used to work at the Emhuas homes where are special needs children live in a center

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