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Cassandra L.


Barnhart, MO

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

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I have over 10 years of experience working with children and adults with developmental disabilities, including autism and behavioral disorders. I also have experience monitoring seizures and feeding via g-tube.
I'm currently a graduate student at Maryville University and will be starting a full time job as a speech language pathologist in July. I currently work as an aide for a special needs 10-year-old with a genetic condition similar to CP (but unnamed). I assist her in daily functions (bathing, dressing, walking with assist, active...
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Natalie B.


Fenton, MO

$22-45/hr10 yrs exp

My degree is in Elementary and special education. I am kind, compassionate, fun, attentive, reliable and know how to establish a rapport with people. I love to cook and incorporate that in an educational manner. I look forward to you considering me for this opportunity.
I am recently graduated from Southeast Missouri State University. I am moving to Barnhart with my sister at the end of May. I am looking for a summer nanny job. I have 2 1/2 years of experience at a daycare, being an assistant teacher in an infant room and occasionally the toddler room. I have also been working special needs for...
Libbie can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Kathryn R.


High Ridge, MO

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable Experienced Teacher/Housekeeper

My name is Kathryn R. I have worked as a child and adult care professional for over 30 years . I started my career as a restaurant manager, and after having my 2 children, I started working in child care. I have experience working with special needs children and with infants through school agers. I am currently a personal...
Kathryn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Tifany S.


Arnold, MO

$25/hr3 yrs exp

I have had many years of experience with babysitting. I have been working at my current job at a daycare for two years. I am now the head 3-year-old teacher. I have also worked with infants and toddlers many times since I have worked here. I also have experience with special needs children. I have learned about children of all...
Tifany can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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,...
This is my first time on care. com however I worked in a preschool for a school year and absolutely loved it! I also have 2 nephews who have lived with me since they were born and have often cared for them. I also have some experience with children with different disabilities! In high school, I took 2 years of Adaptive P. E...
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Katie B.


Arnold, MO

$20-27/hr1 yrs exp

I have experience working with children and adults with different abilities. My degree is masters of Early Intervention for Autism and Sensory Impairments. I have worked with children and supported them during physical activity. I also have experience with adults doing activities of daily living.
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Shellie T.


Eureka, MO

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Child Care

I started out as an assistant babysitter at the age of 9, taking over as an independent babysitter at the age of 13. I have worked as a babysitter and nanny for dozens of families with every age including several sets of twins and a set of triplets, as well as children with special needs. No two children are the same; they are...
Shellie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Melissa M.


Fenton, MO

$20-30/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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Jennifer S.


Arnold, MO

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Full Or Part Time Care Available

I cared for a little girl w Down Syndrome for almost three years. That was such an experience for me as I learned so much that words can't even describe!! From doing physical, speech and occupational Therapy daily for hours was such an awarding feeling. And to see her strive and work so hard to reach those goals was amazing.
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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Sally D.


Fenton, MO

$18-22/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hi I'm Sally I'm 57 years old been married 34 years. I have 2 grown daughters and I'm a Maw Maw to 4 grandsons. My oldest daughter has special needs and I'm familiar with many special needs. I'm CPR and First Aid Certified. I would love to meet your loved one.

Kayla L.


Barnhart, MO

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Weekend Sitter

I have over two decades of experience with children. I became an aunt at 13 and have helped care for my 8 nieces and nephews from the time they were born through teenagers. I also have experience with special needs children through friends and family. I have watched children with downs syndrome, cerebral palsy, gastric tubes,...
Kayla can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
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Kathleen B.


Saint Louis, MO

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time, Full-Time, Live-In/Live-Out Caregiver Available

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a school teacher (BA in Education and Musical Theatre from Fontbonne University in St. Louis, Missouri) who has been caring for children of all ages and abilities (infant care, special needs care, etc.) in California since 1989. I'm a children's book author and illustrator, musical composer, and former dance and theatre...
Kathleen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Kathleen has watched our two children, ages 5 and 7, providing pick up from school to our home. Our family loved her! She provided excellent, engaging and thoughtful care including art, music and game activities. Kathleen is not just a babysitter, she is definitely...

Luci N.

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Marissa M.


Crystal City, MO

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Marissa

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a passion for working with children and families, I was able to discover this at a young age as an oldest sibling and babysitter. This has only been affirmed through become a mom to two. In the past I have worked as a full-time nanny, in afterschool programs, YMCA swimming programs and even working with The Walt Disney...
Marissa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Marissa has been wonderful for our family! She is reliable, punctual and great with our two girls (9 & 10). In their free time they play games, do crafts, and talk about books - they have so much fun! She also keeps them safe while driving them to their...

Lynn B.

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Abbragale B.


Saint Louis, MO

$15/hr10 yrs exp

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...
5.0
"Abby was reliable, on time, friendly, understanding, and interactive with my boys. I would recommend her!"

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Caroline F.


Saint Louis, MO

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Behavior Technician

Hi there! I had the joy of teaching kids with Autism for 1 year. I completed the 40-hour online training to become a Registered Behavior Technician. I taught various domains in each child's treatment plan developed by the BCBA such as social, receptive and expressive language, behavior feeding, hygiene, cognitive, motor skills,...
5.0
"Caroline is our go to babysitter for our 1 year old daughter, and we are so grateful we found someone we can 100% trust! Our daughter E loves Caroline. Caroline had a lot of experience with kids so she knows exactly what to do (this is hard to find someone you...

Jessica D.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in House Springs, MO

Kathleen B.

5.0

Kathleen has watched our two children, ages 5 and 7, providing pick up from school to our home. Our family loved her! She provided excellent, engaging and thoughtful care including art, music and game activities. Kathleen is not just a babysitter, she is definitely an expert at child care. We miss...

- Luci N.

Marissa M.

5.0

Marissa has taken care of a wide range of ages and has been marvelous with all children. She has taken care of my own, including overnights and longer stays while I was on vacation, as well as we have had her for group childcare at our church and work functions. She always plans fun, interactive...

- Tiffany M.

Abbragale B.

5.0

Abby was reliable, on time, friendly, understanding, and interactive with my boys. I would recommend her!

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Caroline F.

5.0

Caroline is our go to babysitter for our 1 year old daughter, and we are so grateful we found someone we can 100% trust! Our daughter E loves Caroline. Caroline had a lot of experience with kids so she knows exactly what to do (this is hard to find someone you truly trust). Caroline asks all the...

- Jessica D.

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