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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Godfrey, IL
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years
Special needs caregivers in Godfrey, IL
Rhonda M.
Godfrey, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Loving, Mother Looking For Children To Babysit
4.3
(4)
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Ms. Rhonda watched my boys for about 7 months before they started Kindergarten. One of the sweetest people I know! Felt like she loved my kiddos like her own. She worked with me on enforcing rules I set, encouraging good manners and behaviors. Very good with...
Meghan B.
I have over 25 years experience taking care of people in their homes. I have worked with many different types of people, from hospice patients, to patients with all types of disabilities, and people just needing help in their homes. Some of my training includes using Hoyer lifts, incontinence care, grooming, hygiene, bathing,...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Im a retured 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: Errands, dementia, companionship, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
Whitney W.
Florissant, MO
$12-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! I am a paraprofessional, personal assistant, and dance choreographer, and I am eager to bring joy to others and help them grow through education or leisure. I have experience working with kids and young adults with various disabilities in summer camp, church, and home settings. I love performing arts, learning, and playing...
Tori L.
Alton, IL
$19-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hey there! My name is Tori and I am 24 years old. I am taking a break from school, but am a year away from my degree in education. I have several years of experience babysitting children as well as children with special needs. I have also worked in both an elementary and middle school environment. At a job I had at a school, I...
Tori can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
I have experience in special needs children I also provide care for DCFS for more then 20 years . I have a great love for helping children, I'm very dependable and responsible I have also been fingerprinted and I have a current background check through DCFS.
Sororial can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Olivia. Growing up as the second youngest in a family of 9, I completely understand the need for an extra set of hands around the house. Cleaning, cooking, homework help, potty training; whatever it may be, I am passionate about working with Children and Children with Special Need and can help you and your family...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Olivia is a phenomenal sitter and any parents who have the pleasure of working with her will be extremely lucky! She cared for our 4 kids, ranging from newborn to age 6, and was always on time and dependable. She is a delight to have around, and she will spend her...
Jennifer G.
Bonnie C.
Saint Louis, MO
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am the mother of a 36-year-old daughter who has Down syndrome. I have worked in the past as a job developer, as well as a job coach for the St. Louis ARC. I also worked as an ISL employee caring for individuals with special needs in their home. I have also worked for an agency providing care to seniors in their home. I have...
Bonnie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I can't say enough great things about Bonnie. She is caring, gentle and knowledgeable. Bonnie was a true advocate for my mother. When PT and OT were working her too hard, she stepped in. She made appointments and took mother to them. She made sure she ate, took...
Niki R.
Bonnie C.
Saint Louis, MO
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 57-year-old woman whose youngest daughter is 32 and has Down syndrome. I also have a 13-year-old grandson who has Asperger's. I worked for four years with the St. Louis ARC, providing jobs as well as coaching for special ed. adults. I also worked at Willow's Way as an ISL employee caring for individuals with special needs...
Ann C.
Florissant, MO
$18-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Monique has been nannying for my three boys since they were in preschool. My boys are now teenagers and she helps out with them when we are out of town. She makes sure the boys are safe, dogs are cared for, and keeps the house looking great. I never have to worry...
Care member
Shantelle B.
Florissant, MO
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver For Typical And Special Needs Children
5.0
(22)
Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Shantelle AKA Tellie. I have over 20 years experience caring for children of all ages from newborn to teenagers. I am also experienced with children with special needs ranging from delayed, developmental, behavioral and physical disabilities like feeding tubes etc.
Shantelle can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"We love Shantelle! She is so great with my autistic children. Very patient, understanding and kind. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Brittany.
In 2015 I started my journey as a home health aide worker. A journey that has undoubtedly changed my life for the better. I first started working with individuals of all ages whom had developmental & intellectual disabilities. After 3 years, I stepped into a team lead position within the company and...
5.0
"Brittany watches our 11 month old daughter when we go out for date nights and we love her! She is so sweet with my baby and has been watching her since she was 4 months old. We are so happy to have found such a. Kind and caring person that we can trust while we're...
Katie G.
Amanda K.
Saint Charles, MO
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher By Day Babysitter By Night
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
This is my 24th year of teaching, 14 of those years was preschoolers with special needs, 7 years teaching kindergarten. I graduated from Lindenwood University with my Bachelors and UMSL with my Masters both in Early Childhood Special Education.
I have 2 adult children and 2 puppies.
I enjoy crafts, sewing, swimming, painting,...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Amanda was amazing! She watched my 3 kids for the summer, all under the age of 2.5, which is no easy task. She always left the house clean and organized, she even went above and beyond as far as activities, taking the kids out of the house, and providing fun...
Shara A.
4.9
(14)
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Rebecca was great with our daughter and fur pets! We had a little hiccup in the day, but nothing we couldn't handle."
Delaney J.
Cher-rey S.
Saint Charles, MO
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Cher. I am very reliable, patient, loving and creative person. I have babysst since I was 13. Was a nanny for at least 6 years for different families ages newborn to 13 years old. Worked with special needs as a paraprofessional for a year k-3rd then worked at 3 different centers for at least 3 years in the infant...
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cher was great with our daughter and sent us regular updates throughout the night."
Tai O.
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Faith. I have 4 years of experience serving at church with 3-5-year-olds. I also took 3 years worth of early childhood education courses and have worked in preschool and elementary classrooms. I grew up in a big family (6 siblings) with two brothers who have down syndrome, so I am mildly familiar with special...
Faith can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Faith is Awesome worker she is patient and understanding....work very well with my daughter... AMAZING PERSON!!!!"
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Currently with a family Tuesday / Wednesday and Thursday . I do bring my 4-year-old boy along and have been with the same family six months now. I was introduced to my previous family after word of mouth from my previous two. I'm looking for long term but short is ok too.
I can provide a strong resume and recommendations. I am...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Amanda is incredibly amazing in every way! I recommend her 9 million percent. She took incredibly good care of our 3 month old and I honestly want to keep her forever! You and your children will be so well taken care of by her. She has the biggest heart and she...
Sara J.
Paige G.
Florissant, MO
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Paige.
I have 7 years of childcare experience with 1 year of professional experience. I have extensive experience in infant care, toddler care, and special needs care.
A little about me: I am a 23-year-old graduate student pursuing my Masters of Social Work. I am a St. Louis native, and I enjoy reading, trying new...
Paige can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Not only is Paige dependable and punctual, she also actively engages my daughter when babysitting, making for an overall satisfying experience. She is trustworthy and incredibly responsible. I've never had an unsavory experience with Paige, and my daughter echos...
Stefanie H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I worked with many differnt disabled kids from behavior, down sydrome, and autism. I do night care for a family with 2 children one child typical and the other special need. I also can work in high demanding position and can time mange with more then 1 child. Great communication skills and always up for new challenges and wolud...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Godfrey, IL
Rhonda M.
5.0
Ms. Rhonda watched my boys for about 7 months before they started Kindergarten. One of the sweetest people I know! Felt like she loved my kiddos like her own. She worked with me on enforcing rules I set, encouraging good manners and behaviors. Very good with communicating with me if any issues...
- Meghan B.
Olivia W.
5.0
Olivia is one of the only people I trust with my 1 year old and 1 month old. She's the best sitter, always playing, singing, and teaching my little one. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of someone to love on their babies while they are away!
- Kayla M.
Bonnie C.
5.0
I can't say enough great things about Bonnie. She is caring, gentle and knowledgeable. Bonnie was a true advocate for my mother. When PT and OT were working her too hard, she stepped in. She made appointments and took mother to them. She made sure she ate, took meds, was bathed, and the house was...
- Niki R.
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
Shantelle B.
5.0
We love Shantelle! She is so great with my autistic children. Very patient, understanding and kind.
- Care member
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