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Nargis M.


Saint Louis, MO

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Chid Care

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Nargis M I had a very special relationship with my own babysitter who I looked up to. I try to carry her loving, thoughtful influence into my work as a nanny. I am a proud mom-of 6 full of experience My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs. I find such joy in being a positive mentor in a...
Nargis can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
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Melissa M.


Fenton, MO

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Childcare Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children for 20+ years, ranging from infant through school age. I have experience with multiples and children with special needs. I have worked in many different childcare settings from a preschool, to owning my own in home daycare, to being a nanny.
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Abby, I am 24 years old and graduated from Rockhurst University in May 2023. I am a licensed EMT and have a plethora of medical and childcare backgrounds. I have provided respite care for groups and individuals for around 8 years off and on. The majority of my experience is in Autism and other developmental and...
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Sara M.


Saint Louis, MO

$17-20/hr6 yrs exp

I have over six years of experience working with children and adults of varying backgrounds and needs. My professional experience includes direct residential support and education (as a teacher and paraprofessional). I'm also trained in ABA. My strengths include being patient, nurturing, empathetic, and energetic.
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Pamela M.


Saint Louis, MO

$21-50/hr

Professional Care Taker

To keep things brief, it takes a special kind of heart to care for another being and actually enjoying what you do.
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Jennifer S.


Arnold, MO

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full/Part-Time Caregiver. Experienced With Multiples&special Needs!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I moved to St. Louis to become a live-in Nanny for a family with two children. I stayed there for 2+years, I also continued my education at UMSL. I got married and had two children. Proudly, my oldest son is a student at St. Louis College of Pharmacy and my daughter is a live in nanny/college student in Colorado. I pursued my...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Chelsea V.


Arnold, MO

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available Immediately

I am a Mom to a wonderful 5-year-old non-verbal autistic boy! Due to his needs, I am only accepting positions that allow sitting in my own home as I have sensory toys/activities, baby proof residence, and live on 5 acres so plenty of space! I have extensive experience with special needs children as well as children raging from...
Chelsea can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Linda B.


Bloomsdale, MO

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Care Provider

I've worked with children with autism, delayed language, physical disabilities, as well as those with severe food allergies. I've enjoyed educating and caring for these children, watching their growth and progress that I was a part of is a wonderful feeling.
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Katlynn H.


Dittmer, MO

$21/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I am working on my Másters Degree in Speech Language pathology currently. Due to my career choice I have extensive knowledge and experience with child development. I also work specifically with young children with difficulties and needs such as ASD, Down Syndrome, late language emergence, feeding and swallowing difficulties...
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Grace N.


De Soto, MO

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

hi! my name is grace! I'm a kind, patient, attentive caregiver. I value honesty, emotional intelligence, and kindness and model that for every child in my care. I have been in childcare since I was a young teenager, babysitting for family and friends. I was an afternoon preschool teacher for the 2-year-old classroom from aug '19...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

hello! I have been an LPN for 2 years. Looking to help out a family part time! Something that is flexible and that I can make work with my current schedule!
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Tina P.


Saint Louis, MO

$25-37/hr10 yrs exp

25 Years Of Experience.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Working with clients in private duty environment one on one care allows me the ability to do my best. I have worked in ortho, rehab, home are, private duty special need, geriatrics, psych, and Alzheimer's. And 15 years in hospice/palliative care
Tina can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, hospice services, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

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Rylie S.


House Springs, MO

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Experience

I have worked 4 years as a nanny for a special needs child, worked for a guidepost Montessori school with children ages 8 weeks to 4 years, and I have tutored in English for the Sylvan learning center. I love working with children, and I am looking for extra work as a recent college grad just starting my career. I am available...

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I started caring for children over 20 years, ago. Luckily, I found the opportunity of caregiving as a passion at a young age. I recently was a Special Education Paraprofessional at a charter school. This was my 5th year working with special needs, and as a Substitute Teacher in long-term assignments with the Special...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Tammy W.


Waterloo, IL

$15-19/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! I am off from teaching high school in Missouri for the summer. I am a certified special education teacher. I have experience working with kids with special needs at all levels. My two children will be going into 8th and 9th grade at Waterloo in the Fall. We have dogs and cats. I have been around other animals, too. I like...
Tammy can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Guinevere A.


High Ridge, MO

$8-13/hr

Prior Experience With Dementia

I have taken care of Dementia patients, patients with limited mobility, handicapped patients and patients with special needs.
Guinevere can also help with: Transportation, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
Hi! I am a very positive, enthusiastic person who loves learning and adapting to new situations. This summer, I worked with 3 children. A little girl I was with had a similar condition to Cerebral Palsy. I was in charge of all of her care from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. This included diaper changing, lifting her out and into her chair,...
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Juliet S.


Saint Louis, MO

$25-35/hr20 yrs exp

Professional Educator

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I'm a passionate and experienced childcare provider with a 20-year track record of fostering children's growth and development. My creative and friendly nature allows me to establish a rapport with children, creating a nurturing environment where they thrive. I believe in open communication with parents, providing daily written...
Juliet can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Hello! I'm a mother of 4 who is passionate about care! I have tons of experience from infants and multiples to working with children with special needs, the elderly, and even pets. I'm outgoing, friendly, and organized to the max. I have many skills that help a house run smoothly including being a trained chef and experienced...
Billie Ann can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
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Leah G.


Fenton, MO

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hi there! I'm Leah. I have grown up with a passion for special needs children and adults! I have worked as a registered behavioral therapist at an autism therapy center as well as a behavioral management specialist at a day treatment facility for kids! Whether your loved one has autism, ADHD, mental health concerns or behavioral...

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