Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Hazelwood, MO

I started caring for people with special needs when my mother got sick with dementia in 2015. When she passed in 2020, I took some time to grieve. 6 months later I began working with children, teens, and adults who have mental disabilities. As a direct support professional, I maintain medical records, administer medications,...

Esma B.

$25-48/hr • 10 yrs exp

4.0

(1)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I love taking care of children, cooking and baking and I love sports... I have been teaching Math, German , English and dance classes for the last 15 years. I like being with children and teaching. I have experince with special needs kids. Looking forward to sharing my experiences.

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

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Amanda C.

$22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Teacher/ Nanny

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, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more

Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Amanda has been nannying for our family for over a year. She started off watching my oldest when he was a toddler and started taking care of my youngest shortly after he was born. She has a ton of childcare experience and is comfortable watching children across all...

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Faith G.

$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

My 3 E's: Empathy, Education, And Enjoyment

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, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, 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!!!!"

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Bonnie C.

$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...

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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0

"Great babysitter! She did an excellent job with our newborn twins last few weeks. And bonus, does work around the house when the babies slept. "

Adam O.

Shantelle B.

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Special Needs Provider

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...

Jennifer K.

$25-43/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care Including Special Needs

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am available for part time child care. I have experience with all ages, and with special needs children.

Jennifer can also help with: Travel, carpooling

Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Jennifer took care of my 9 year old son with nonverbal Autism. She is a wonderful person, mature, punctual and dependable. She is genuine and truly cares for the child and the family."

Reshmi D.

Bonnie C.

$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.

Ramanda B.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny & Family Assistant

5.0

(6)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Currently available for regular nanny hours and/or household admistrator duties in the Saint Louis, MO area. 10+ years of experience including coaching, expressive therapies with children, and infant care. I have worked with ages birth-18 and am well versed in infant care and non-nursing special needs. For children ages birth-10...

Ramanda can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Ramanda interviewed with me. Although we weren't a good fit, Ramanda will be a great fit for a family. She is organized, thorough, and has a take-charge demeanor. She seemed to understand what I was looking for and was willing to ensure my rules and standards...

Shelly S.

Paige G.

$20-22/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 22-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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

Shantelle B.

$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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0

"We love Shantelle! She is so great with my autistic children. Very patient, understanding and kind. "

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Elizabeth M.

$15-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a dancer, dance instructor, choreographer, and a yoga teacher. I am passionate about the arts and love to bring fun and creativity into the lives of the young people I care for. I kickstarted my childcare experience with babysitting kids in the neighborhood where I grew up. As I gained experience, I began nannying and...

Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"She is able to jump in and get to know your kids quickly and easily!"

Brooke H.

Ann C.

$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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more

Skills:

CPR

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...

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Mary S.

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver Available

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...

Jess B.

Bridgeton, MO

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

5.0

(3)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Jess! I am 25 years old and am a licensed Esthetician as well as kid lover! As well as helping raise my niece and nephew, I used to babysit for a family of six children, so I know how to handle a lot of kiddos or even kiddos with high energy! I also have experience with children with special needs and newborns. I really...

Jess can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Jessie is a wonderful babysitter and our children love her. She engages them with various activities and play throughout the entire time. And she follows through with the tasks I ask of her. She is very good at getting my children to eat their meals and brush their...

Nichole J.

Melissa P.

Maryland Heights, MO

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Would Love to Be Someone Full Time Caregiver

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.

Brittany D.

Saint Charles, MO

$18-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

PRN & Part-time Caregiver Available

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.

Jennifer K.

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Teacher Looking For Summer Work

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked as a teacher for over 29 years. I love working will students of all ages, including those with special needs. I have experience working will many types of disabilities, including autism, Cerebral Palsy, Angelman's syndrome and Down's Syndrome. I can also be 'on call' to care for sick children, or do last minute...

Cher-rey S.

Saint Charles, MO

$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

5.0

(1)