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Kaili H.


Highland, IL

$18/hr4 yrs exp

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Hi. I am a 22-year-old living in Highland, IL. I enjoy working with kids and have spent many years doing so. I have babysat, worked as a substitute teacher, was a daycare assistant, and have worked in a special needs classroom. I enjoy challenging kids to better themselves everyday, while making sure they have lots of fun!
Kaili can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

I've been working with kids for three years and truly love what I do! I create a fun, safe, and supportive environment where kids can learn and grow. I currently work as a kindergarten teacher's aide, gaining experience keeping up with little ones and making learning exciting. I'm also taking elementary education classes,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Jariah H.


Collinsville, IL

$15-24/hr5 yrs exp

Fun And Efficient

5.0

(1)

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

Hi there, I'm Anastasia! I am looking for a job that I enjoy more which is why I came to this type of work. I would love to help make your life easier and assist! I have worked for people with special needs through DORS and Acumen. I have never worked with senior citizens, but I would love the opportunity. I currently work in...
Anastasia can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, transportation
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Lindsey B.


O Fallon, IL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter, Lots Of Fun!!

My name is Lindsey! I graduated from SEMO with a degree in Health Sciences and a minor in Child Development and I am working towards my Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. I absolutely love working with kids and have been working with kids since I was 14. I have coached gymnastics, been a camp counselor, and nannied kids of all...
Lindsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Emma G.


Bethalto, IL

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hi there! My name is Emma and I have been babysitting for about nine years. I have spent many summers being a full time sitter for families. I have a lot of experience with special needs adults and children. I am fairly artistic and happy to do crafts and different activities that allow your child to be creative. Please let me...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

I currently work at Hope Learning Academy. I am a paraprofessional who works with children who have ASD. I am caring and patient and love my job. I am looking to help around my work schedule. I love taking care those patients who needs special care:)
Hello families!! I'm more than happy to introduce myself to you today and tell you about my life experience working with kids. I started to work with the little ones when I was just one of them. After high school I decided to study to become a teacher. During my studies I worked in a kindergarten for two years, on of the...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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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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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: Visiting nurse, personal care, dementia, live-in home care, respite care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Leslie H.


Edwardsville, IL

$33/hr6 yrs exp

Caregiver For Elderly Or Disabled.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I attended vocational school in high school for nursing for two years. I became an CNA in 1983, I worked in several nursing homes, hospitals and home care. I have taken care of elderly and special needs kids. I have not done any home care for several years, I was most recently an operations manager for a large transportation...
Leslie can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

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Jasper F.


Troy, IL

$24-30/hr2 yrs exp

Registered Behavioral Technician for 2 years with 2+ years of childcare. I'm experienced with caring for more than one child and have worked with newborns to teens. I've provided care for people with a variety of disabilities and needs. I'm able to adapt to your preferred parenting style and routines. CPR and first aid...
Hi! My name is Lydia! Some of my experiences working with special needs is I grew up with a sister who had SMA, two younger siblings with Down Syndrome and a younger brother with Cerebral Palsy. I've helped take care of my sister who has SMA( spinal muscular atrophy) she needed lots of hands on care. So that meant I took her to...
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Emma G.


Bethalto, IL

$17-50/hr2 yrs exp

A Bit About Me

Hi there! My name is Emma and I have a lot of experience in multiple types of caregiving. I work well with children, the elderly, and anyone with special needs. My previous jobs in care taking were: -Caretaking for an elderly couple with dementia in four hour shifts -A lifetime of babysitting for multiple different families...
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Anastasia B.


Edwardsville, IL

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Anastasia

I currently work as a Registered Behavior Technician 3 days a week. I have also worked with a man through DORS who had epilepsy and developmental delays. I would love to talk with you about this opportunity.
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Lindsey B.


O Fallon, IL

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

My name is Lindsey and I am a student at WashU School of Medicine, working toward my Doctorate in Occupational Therapy! I recently graduated from SEMO with a degree in Health Sciences and a minor in Child Development. I have been working with kiddos of all ages for 9 years as a coach, camp counselor, and nanny. I have been a PCA...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have babysat and nannied for many children of all ages from infants to preteens since I was about 14. I have a 1-year-old niece and many young cousins. I have worked with special needs kids through tutoring, the special Olympics, and working at an autism clinic. I have experience in cleaning, cooking, yard work, tutoring, etc....
Callie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Callie is a wonderful sitter. She watched my daughters and took care of the family pet. The house was always in order and the kids loved her."

Jarod H.

Catie W.


Edwardsville, IL

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter, Pet-Sitter, House-Sitter

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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Catie W.


Edwardsville, IL

$15/hr2 yrs exp

Kind, Experienced, Education Student

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.

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