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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Granite City, IL
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Granite City, IL
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I treat everyone as family. I am 40 years old and mother of four children. Looking for work in between these short school hours. I have work in healthcare in the past also went to college for a medical assistant, but life had other plans. I have a son who has Cerebral palsy With multiple conditions. I've learned a lot taking...
I have experience with caring for special needs children (autism, down syndrome, epilepsy, and dyslexia). I have taken classes at SIUe about child development and education. I have experience as a caregiver for seniors with dementia as well.
I am in a graduate program at SLU studying occupational therapy. I have a specialized skill set that focuses on care of kiddos with special needs. I am loving, patient, and creative. I have a huge heart for those with special needs, and open to learning all that I can to be the best caregiver for you kiddo!
Maddie M.
Saint Louis, MO
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi- My name is Maddie! I am am occupational therapist of 4 years. I specialize in working with adults who have physical and cognitive deficits. I also have experience working with children with special needs. I am patient, loving, go with the flow, and fun. Thanks so much for considering me for the job, and I hope to hear from...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Catie and I am 22, studying Education and Biology at SIUe. I have been babysitting for years and have done nannying full time over the summers as well. I love kids so much! I have experience babysitting for children with special needs too (down syndrome and epilepsy). Previously, I have worked as a lifeguard for...
Catie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
4.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified Early Childhood and Elementary teacher who is retired. My expertise is working with infants, toddlers, and young children. I have experience working with children with special needs and developmental delays. I have worked with children and their families in the school setting and providing quality care for...
Janet can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I called Janet at 9 pm (the night before) to babysit the following morning beginning at 7 am. She was extremely pleasant and very easy to work with in terms of availability/flexibility (which was VERY MUCH APPRECIATED). She spent 8.5 hours with my 4 year old...
Marla S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with psych, currently working with the Alzheimer's Dementia residents I have experience with advanced Alzheimer's dementia certification. I am currently working with down syndrome residents as well with residents who are ambulatory. I have a recent copy of background check upon request.
5.0
"Lisa has been a blessing for our family. We have 2 sons that she takes care of for us before school. One of our sons is a child with Autism, non-verbal, and can be difficult at times. She jumped right in to take the job, and has done an amazing job with our boys....
Katie B.
Abbi B.
Dupo, IL
$16-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am 20 years old, currently in college for Speech-Language Pathology, and have lots of experience with children ranging in age from infants and toddlers to pre-teens!
5.0
"Abbi is a natural with children. She teaches Vacation Bible School every summer and serves in her church nursery. She’s well spoken and sweet- and children adore her."
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a great, experienced Nanny look for a family to care for. I have 10 plus years of experience with caring for children newborn and up. Experience with children with special needs. Knowledgeable in child development and age appropriate learning. Enjoy doing crafts, outside time, field trips, music time.
Carey can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"As a first time Mom, relinquishing the care of my newborn child was the scariest thing I could have imagined. After interviewing 10+ nannies, I found Carey on Care.com. As a career nanny, she had the perfect amount of experience, maturity, knowledge and...
Blair S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have work and is still working for the mentally ill. I have been on my job for 28 years. I am train in C. P. Rand First Aid, OIG, have work with people in wheelchairs. I also am train on how to take blood sugars. I love working with the elderly who needs help. I love my Job. Looking for something more one on one. I work with...
5.0
"Melissa is phenomenal. I am a quadriplegic. I travel alone. My wife contacted her to help me. Absolutely professional. I will be using her every time I come to St. Louis. Very grateful for her selflessness and unconditional service while I was in St. Louis."
Shondell H.
5.0
(1)
I have worked with children in various capacities for 15 years and am particularly drawn to those families dealing with special needs.
Aside from that particular passion, working with children in general is rewarding no matter what the circumstances are. I enjoy taking the time to get to know them and what makes them unique as...
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, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Shantelle is amazing! My son really could tell she loved kids (even at 5 months) and was happy and smiling with her upon my departure! She's truly great and I to hire her again!"
Denise E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name Nicole! I have a lot of experience with children. I started out babysitting when I was 14 years old for many different families. In late high school and early college I worked at a daycare as an assistant teacher in the 3 and 4-year-old classrooms. I worked there for about 2 years. I then was a nanny for a family...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Faith is Awesome worker she is patient and understanding....work very well with my daughter... AMAZING PERSON!!!!"
Care member
Lindsay H.
Saint Louis, MO
$15-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 16 years of experience working with children and adults with mental illness, autism and other development disabilities. I currently work part time as a Behavior Therapist providing Applied Behavior Analysis services to children. I am in search of additional work so that I can expand my skills and interests.
Kelsey K.
Saint Louis, MO
$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Prior to my Chicago move, I was in grad school at NCSU for Social Work. I nannied for two families during that time (almost 3 years)-- one during the day and the other a few days a week after school and at night. I spent the rest of my time in class or at my internship at Duke Hospital. Prior to that, I was a middle and high...
Kelsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We had the absolute pleasure of having Kelsey work with our family for nearly 3 years. Over that time, she was 100% reliable and never left us in a situation where we had to scramble for back-up care. Most importantly, our children (nearly 4 and 2) love and adore...
Emily B.
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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As the oldest of five kids, I've been around kids my whole life. I started babysitting for people outside my family at the age of 12, and have continued on since then! I have experience with children with special needs, multiples, and large numbers of kids! I have a passion for inspiring creativity in kids and encouraging them...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My three daughters adore Abby. She has cared for them on many occasions (from the time they were very little) and is still their favorite babysitter to date. She is creative, caring, fun, and responsible and we would highly recommend her to any family we know (and...
Courtney P.
Judith S.
Saint Louis, MO
$20-23/hr • 10 yrs exp
Dependable And Loving Part Time Caregiver Available...
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 20+ years of experience working as a nanny caring for newborns up to teens. I've taken care of twins, children with special needs, and raised 2 sons of my own. I have a BS degree in EL ED and have taught for 20+ years in Christian schools and day cares. I love children and can't imagine my life without them in it! I have...
Judith can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Judy was a wonder! Always punctual and brimming with energy and good humor. Both my four and two year olds enjoyed her company and play. Judy also helped with the our academic preschool learners. Being a former teacher, Judy truly values the importance of learning...
Sharon C.
Bonnie C.
Saint Louis, MO
$10-20/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: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Granite City, IL
Janet K.
5.0
Janet became our full time nanny when our daughter was about 14 weeks old. My husband and I had just moved to St. Louis from Europe and I we were both starting (or had just started) new jobs. Our baby was still very colicky at this time and I was nursing her full time, pumping at work.
Janet's...
- Alba B.
Lisa A.
5.0
Lisa has been a blessing for our family. We have 2 sons that she takes care of for us before school. One of our sons is a child with Autism, non-verbal, and can be difficult at times. She jumped right in to take the job, and has done an amazing job with our boys. She even drives our other son to...
- Katie B.
Abbi B.
5.0
Abbi is a natural with children. She teaches Vacation Bible School every summer and serves in her church nursery. She’s well spoken and sweet- and children adore her.
- Care member
Carey E.
5.0
As a first time Mom, relinquishing the care of my newborn child was the scariest thing I could have imagined. After interviewing 10+ nannies, I found Carey on Care.com. As a career nanny, she had the perfect amount of experience, maturity, knowledge and professionalism that I was looking for. But...
- Blair S.
Melissa P.
5.0
Melissa is phenomenal. I am a quadriplegic. I travel alone. My wife contacted her to help me. Absolutely professional. I will be using her every time I come to St. Louis. Very grateful for her selflessness and unconditional service while I was in St. Louis.
- Shondell H.
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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.