Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Fairview Heights, IL

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.

Layne N.

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Baby Sitter W/ Autism Experience

I am currently an RBT at a local autism clinic. I have experience with preschool age children along the spectrum.

Leona S.

$20/hr • 1 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...

Lindsey B.

O Fallon, IL

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter, Lots Of Fun!!

My name is Lindsey! I graduated from SEMO with a degree in Health Sciences and a minor in Child Development and I am working towards my Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. I absolutely love working with kids and have been working with kids since I was 14. I have coached gymnastics, been a camp counselor, and nannied kids of all...

Lindsey can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Katelynn P.

Caseyville, IL

$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more

Skills:

CPR

Lacee M.

$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as caring, fun, and dedicated. I like caring for people with special needs because I love to feel like I'm helping people and making an impact on everyone's life. I have learned a lot through experience from jobs and my own family. I started caring for people with special needs when I was 17 and...

Cibele P.

$20-22/hr • 7 yrs exp

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

Lydia C.

$20-28/hr

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...

Jessica K.

$12-25/hr • 10 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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

Jessica K.

$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

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

Jessica can also help with: Errands, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning

Skills:

CNA

Victoria B.

$16-21/hr • 1 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional

Hello! I am a 27-year-old mother of 2. (8yr old boy & 6yr old girl). I have about a year of experience as a Direct Support Professional/ DSP Lead/ Independent Living Coach. This was my favorite job I have ever had. I love building rapport with my clients. They seem more like family at the end of the day. I have experience...

Jessica K.

$15/hr • 10 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...

Kennedee A.

Columbia, IL

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

3.7

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children since I was 13 years old and I am now 26. I have experience with children from newborn- 15 years old, also have experience with special needs children. I have no problem doing extra activities for your family and children. I also have worked with elderly for the past 6 years. I love to care for...

Kennedee can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more

Skills:

CPR

CNA

5.0

"Kennedee was great with my kiddos! They're already asking when she will come back!"

Mick S.

Emma S.

$21-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Reliable Caregiver

5.0

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Emma. I am 21 years old and have babysat and cared for smaller and older children since I was 11 years old. I also most recently have been working with a young man with special needs. I'm looking for a reoccurring job throughout the week and one time jobs for the indefinite future. I am comfortable with all ages...

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Great. Timely. Kind to my son. "

Care member

Natalia O.

$25/hr • 7 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been in childcare for 7 years, I consider myself calm, patient, flexible and creative. Communication it's very important for me, approach to each parent's preference. My favorite part of working with kids is playing games. Whether it's playing outdoors, board games, crafts. Spanish is my first language, so if you'd like to...

Natalia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep

Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Natalia was so good with my 2 year old son! I will be hiring her again!!"

Chelsea T.

Atha C.

$13-18/hr

5.0

(1)

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

Kristen F.

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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....

Michaelene B.

$30/hr • 20 yrs exp

Newborn Nanny Available

4.8

(23)

Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood

I began caring for children professionally in 2006 working for a family with special needs. In that position, I helped raise two boys, ages 3 and 7. After five years, the family, happily, was able to function without my assistance. In Nov. 2013, I began working with a newborn and over a period of three wonderful years, prepared...

Michaelene can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"We're incredibly fortunate to have Michaelene as our children's (3.5yo and 7mo) nanny. Michaelene has been with us for 2 years now. She's more than just good at her job; she's exceptional. Her professionalism, warmth, and dedication shine through in everything she...

Brian G.

Cristinia N.

Mascoutah, IL

$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Baby Sitter Looking For Part Time

5.0

(3)

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I've completed my associates degree for elementary education. I was an animal care taker at a vet clinic from 2018 to 2023, so I adore pets. I enjoy conversation, playing, and caring for children! I'm a family babysitter who has experience from infants and up. I've nannied for three families from care. com over 5 years and a...

Cristinia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more

Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Cristinia was great with our three kiddos and our overly excited Bernedoodle! She had hardly left when the kids asked when she can come back again."

Lindsay H.

Caroline F.

$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Behavior Technician

5.0

(1)