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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Granite City, IL

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Granite City, IL

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Rebecca H.


Granite City, IL

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs, I Have You Covered.

5.0

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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.
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Rebecca H.


Granite City, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Becky

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

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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.

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Monica H.


Granite City, IL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I have been caring for special needs children for the last 10 years. It started when I was 12 and helped this foster family with mainly disabled children. I am also a CNA and work with people on all different spectrums. I have cared for paralyzed children, those with autism, dimentia, blindess, deafness and ADHD. I am not...
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Rebecca D.


Granite City, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

28 Years Experience With Kids And Elderly.

I have 5 now grown children. One being a teen now that has medical complex issues, so I am well versed in some medical needs! I was a CNA prior so do have medical basis also for a variety of needs. I have worked with children and elderly over the course of time and am comfortable with both. I was a military spouse for 19 years...
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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
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...
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Rashod J.


Granite City, IL

$20/hr1 yrs exp

A Little About Me!

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

First Aid

I love caring for kids. I have a big family and I always took care of my nieces and nephews. I do have one daughter of my own that I take care of. I love taking care of disabled kids with special needs
Dianna can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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.
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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & 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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Lydia C.


Collinsville, IL

$15/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Lydia! I am 22-year-old with a lot of experience taking care of children. I grew up in a very large family of 18 siblings. So most of my childhood I was helping taking care of them. I started babysitting for my family around the age of 10 and slowly started babysitting for church and family friends. I would say I have...
Lydia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Lydia is a sweet young lady. Her ability with kids is profound. We love having her part of our little family."

Jordan R.

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Amy K.


Saint Louis, MO

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

I have a wealth of experience working with special needs individuals. I began at age 19 working as an ABA therapist and then went on to teach high school students with a variety of disabilities including challenging behaviors. I have also worked at a private school with provided education strictly for students with autism...
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Nia S.


Saint Louis, MO

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Educator; Missouri DESE Certified Substitute And Compassionate Caregiver For All Ages

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I began my journey in childcare in 2018, working at a daycare with children ages 2-5. My responsibilities included tutoring, potty training, feeding, and fostering their early development. During this time, l discovered my passion and decided to pursue a career in education. I became a certified substitute teacher through the...
Nia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

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Tori G.


Edwardsville, IL

$15-19/hr5 yrs exp

I enjoy being around kids. I am comfortable around all ages of children to include newborns. I grow close with the families and still talk to families that no longer need me due to their kiddos growing up. I am CPR and first aid certified by the American heart association. I do have experience with kids who have special needs,...
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Erricca H.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

I'm a 37-year-old with over 20 years of experience working with children, from newborns to 14-year-olds, including special needs up to age 11. My passion for kids is lifelong, and I believe in pouring into them now to shape their future. I'm a Christian and love teaching children about Christ in a loving environment. I'm also...
Erricca can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Leslie H.


Edwardsville, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Dependable, Mature Caregiver

I attended vocational school in high school for nursing for two years. I worked in several nursing homes, hospitals and home care. I have taken care of elderly and special needs kids. What I can bring to the table is years of past experience and I am dependable, caring, and mature and I will treat your loved one like my own...
Leslie can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia, visiting nurse, live-in home care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Amanda P.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-38/hr10 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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

I attended vocational school in high school for nursing for two years. I worked in several nursing homes, hospitals and home care. I have taken care of elderly and special needs kids. What I can bring to the table is years of past experience and I am dependable, caring, and mature and I will treat your loved one like my own...
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Marlena S.


Saint Louis, MO

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

CNA

I have experience working with a cerebral palsy young adult. I have a 9-year-old with Tourette disorder, adhd, sensory processing disorder, anemia and she had some language delays. I understand working with special needs by having compassion and an understanding of making the best out of time.
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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 Granite City, IL

Rebecca H.

5.0

Rebecca was punctual and professional and got along well with our child. We will certainly consider hiring again.

- Joshua W.

Jariah H.

5.0

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

- Andrea D.

Lydia C.

5.0

Lydia is calm and quick on her feet in any dangerous situation. Several times she has saved lives by reacting to a choking situation, helped saving the life of a child with special needs who stopped breathing and saving a family from fire. This might sound fake, but it is really true. It's almost...

- Robin C.

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Ratings for Granite City, IL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Granite City, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.