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Claudia N.


Fairview Heights, IL

$18-23/hr2 yrs exp

Au Pair

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I am an former au pair and I have 2 years experience with taking care of children of all ages and also special needs

Lacee M.


Fairview Heights, IL

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

I Have Been Babysitting Since I Was 15 Years Old. I Love To Have Fun With The Kids

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Errands. I have experience with special needs, autism, and cerebral palsy. I have experience with up to 5 kids at a time and from infant through teenager.
Lacee can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
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CPR

Special Needs Care

I have over 17 years of experience working with special needs children and disabled adults. I have experience as a certified nursing aide and home health aide. My top priority is making sure your family member is always comfortable and treated like one of my own family members!
Kiana can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, personal care, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

Marsette J.


Belleville, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Up And Coming In Home Daycare Belleville Location.

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a individual that loves children. I have been watching children since the age of 13 years old. I love what I do. The children ages range from 6 week to 17 years of age. I have also been a school bus driver since 2002. And now I am working with students ages 16 - 25 years old. As of 8/20/12, I am also working with Special...
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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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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

Andrea D.

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Karina M.


Belleville, IL

$20/hr11 yrs exp

Caring Loving Energetic And All About Education At Any Age

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am the Eldest of 3 and raised by a single mother who owned an in home daycare for 20+ years now as well as being a foster parent that meant at a very young age I was already helping take care of children throughout the years I worked with my mom and also maintained education 18 I got my first real job with a company for Autism...
Karina can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Karina was a blessing to my family. My kiddos came to me in December (foster kiddos) and one little guy struggled with some big behaviors. We tried daycare which we struggled with and then Karina entered our lives. She was amazing from day one! She provided...

Ashley C.

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Marsette J.


Belleville, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Hired by 28 families in your neighborhood

Do you need a travel nanny/person for business or vacation, odd days of Care, flexibility, overnight stays or care, date nights, errand runs, etc. Contact me. I am willing to provide the care that is needed for your little one or ones. I care for children from newborn up. I am willing to come to your home to do childcare. I have...
Marsette can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Marsette is great - reliable, experienced, flexible, great with the kids. I recommend her without reservation!"

Jane D.

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, respite care, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep
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Macy T.


Belleville, IL

$14-20/hr5 yrs exp

Registered Behavorial Tech

I have worked with kids with autism and other learning disabilities for the past five years. During the school year I work at school for autism in Maplewood Missouri. I have had lots of experience with older and younger kids. I also have had lots of experience with potty training, aggressive behaviors, sleep therapy and feeding...
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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, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Lindsey B.


O Fallon, IL

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

My name is Lindsey and I am a student at WashU School of Medicine, working toward my Doctorate in Occupational Therapy! I recently graduated from SEMO with a degree in Health Sciences and a minor in Child Development. I have been working with kiddos of all ages for 9 years as a coach, camp counselor, and nanny. I have been a PCA...
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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Layne N.


Belleville, IL

$15/hr8 yrs exp

Baby Sitter W/ Autism Experience

My name is Layne and I've had 8+ years experience working with children. Over the years I've worked in Sunday school classes, I've coached all star cheer and assisted on a special needs team, I've baby sat a variety of ages and currently work with preschool age children. I am an RBT at a local autism clinic and have my CPR &...
Layne can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Hannah S.


Belleville, IL

$50/hr4 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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Sarah S.


Belleville, IL

$22-25/hr4 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Seeking PT Summer Gig!

Hi, I'm Sarah. I have a Master of Arts in Special Education. I have worked with a variety of ages and diagnoses. I have taught at the 1-4th grade levels and at the high school level.
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Taylor L.


East Saint Louis, IL

$18-50/hr3 yrs exp

Former Applied Behavioral Analysis Behavioral Technician

Hello, I am a college student earning my associates in Business Administration at SWIC. I have experience with children of every age and gender, as well as, experience taking care of children with disabilities. From October 2019- February 2022 I worked at Center for Autism and Related Disorders as a behavioral therapist,...
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Alexandria E.


Belleville, IL

$15/hr2 yrs exp

I'm Ally! I'm A Home Health Aid, And Excited To Get To Know Your Family!

I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene, and companionship! I'm looking forward to meeting the new families!
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Marlys B.


Belleville, IL

$15-20/hr

Natural Nurturer

I love kiddos!! As a mother and a "Grand Goddess, "... aka GG, I have firsthand experience understanding the developmental needs and well-being of children. I was a stay at home mom to 3 children, providing a loving environment and guidance to them. As a caregiver to your child or children, this role will continue and expand to...
Marlys can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Jacqueline R.


Belleville, IL

$10-30/hr8 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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Kamaria W.


Madison, IL

$32-50/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Mental Health Professional

Recently moving from the Washington DC area to the Midwest with extensive experience in supporting individuals with differing abilities, I bring a deep understanding of both the practical and emotional aspects of care and advocacy.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fairview Heights, IL

Jariah H.

5.0

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

- Andrea D.

Karina M.

5.0

Karina was a blessing to my family. My kiddos came to me in December (foster kiddos) and one little guy struggled with some big behaviors. We tried daycare which we struggled with and then Karina entered our lives. She was amazing from day one! She provided structure and a loving environment for...

- Ashley C.

Marsette J.

5.0

Marsette is absolutely wonderful. She put my mind at ease being a first time mother. She's very punctual, professional and warm. My son took an immediate liking to her. She is now my Go to sitter.

- Nicole C.

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