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Sofia V.


Saint Louis, MO

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Care Aid For Special Needs

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I've worked as a direct care aid for a year and have experience working with adults who have severe mental delays, impaired mobility, along with health issues. Which includes but not limited to food preparation, feeding, monitoring, charting, daily grooming and preparation, and engaging in sensory activities. I'm caring,...
Hi! My name is Maleah and I am a senior at Murray State University studying occupational therapy. I will be home for the summer and am looking for babysitting jobs Monday-Friday preferably. I am based in Oakville and am willing to travel around 15 miles. I am available from 5/20/24 to 7/30/24. I am certified in Basic Life...
Maleah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

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Sara L.


Saint Louis, MO

$25/hr2 yrs exp

River

My name is Sara, but I go by River! I have about 2 years of experience in nannying and 8+ years of experience working with kids. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I have experience with infants, toddlers, and children. I also have experience working with special needs children, 5 years experience working with...
Sara can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Taylor L.


East Saint Louis, IL

$18-50/hr3 yrs exp

Former Applied Behavioral Analysis Behavioral Technician

Hello, I am a college student earning my associates in Business Administration at SWIC. I have experience with children of every age and gender, as well as, experience taking care of children with disabilities. From October 2019- February 2022 I worked at Center for Autism and Related Disorders as a behavioral therapist,...
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Christine P.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-34/hr3 yrs exp

Creative End Of Life Doula With Dementia Focus

I love taking care of children and have an 8-year-old daughter of my own. I am familiar with Montessori education and the special needs of those with neurodivergence and autism. I am CPR and first aid certified.
Christine can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Mariah C.


Saint Louis, MO

$18-30/hr3 yrs exp

College Sitter Looking To Have Fun!

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Mariah and I am currently a college student at WashU on the track to become a child psychologist. My life passion has always been to bring joy and inspiration to everyone! Regarding my experience, I have worked with many ages from newborn to 34 years old. I have been babysitting for nearly four years and I have...
Mariah can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Ashley E.


Saint Louis, MO

$25/hr16 yrs exp

Nanny Seeking New Family

I'm a licensed hair stylist that left my career to due to carpal tunnel. I have 16 plus years of experience caregiving off and on. I was a teacher in an infant toddler class for 2 yrs and spent 5 years with 3-5-year-olds, sometimes school aged children. I nannied for a family with a toddler and triplet. I nannied for a family of...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Marlena S.


Saint Louis, MO

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

CNA

I have experience working with a cerebral palsy young adult. I have a 9-year-old with Tourette disorder, adhd, sensory processing disorder, anemia and she had some language delays. I understand working with special needs by having compassion and an understanding of making the best out of time.
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Emma M.


Saint Louis, MO

$16-30/hr10 yrs exp

Emma Mom Of 4

I love kids especially the little ones my son is autistic. I've been dealing with autism for the last 17 years with my son so I do have experience in special-needs. I also used to work for the Emahas homes which dealt with special needs children.
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

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Sara P.


Saint Louis, MO

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring For Every Child, Nurturing Potential

Hello! I'm Sara, a highly dedicated and experienced childcare provider with a passion for creating joyful and creative spaces for children. With a Master's Degree in Special Education and a Montessori Teacher's Certificate, I bring over a decade of expertise to my role as a caregiver. I've had the pleasure of working with...
I have worked with children in the past and I'm looking to further that. Previously I have worked with a special needs boy. I also grew up in a in home daycare helping caring for pets and kids of all ages. I am CPR certified and recently of my EMR (emergency medical responder) license! If you'd like to reach to me further and...
Keira can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
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Andrew M.


Saint Louis, MO

$12-18/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Care Giver

Hi my name is Andrew. I have been working with individuals with disabilities for about 14 years now. My current occupation is I am a program supervisor for Magdala Foundation. Here I work with individuals who are developmentally disabled. I helped with paying bills grocery shopping daily chores medication pass All the Above. I...
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Brittney T.


Saint Louis, MO

$10-30/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny/Caregiver Available

I am a very dependable, personable, organized, and kind person. I have years of experience caring for children and persons with various disabilities, handicaps, and disorders, including but not limited to: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger's, Tourette's, the elderly, ADD/ADHD, mental disorders, Alzheimer's/dementia, and much...
My Name is Faith. I have 4 years experience with kids with special needs. Mostly infants, toddlers and teens. This has taught me patience and lots of love while taking care of them. Looking forward working with you.
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Jennifer N.


Saint Louis, MO

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I Strongly Believe That, Helping The Needy And Offering Care And Support, Is My Calling From Above.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Having worked for several years with the most vulnerable population, which includes, the elderly and the special needs, I posses proven skills in Handling emergencies, ability to work on multiple tasks, dealing with a diversified range of patients. I have worked in hospital settings, nursing home, private homes and public...
Jennifer can also help with: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, personal care, mobility assistance, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

As a childcare provider, I am passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. I have four years of experience caring for children and have taken courses in early childhood education. I am patient, calm, and friendly, and I believe in respectful, flexible, and caring interactions with children. I communicate openly...
Delaney can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Rachel K.


Saint Louis, MO

$18-20/hr6 yrs exp

Senior Care/respite

Hi! I consider myself a kind, reliable, energetic, and patient caregiver. I got into this field taking care of adults with disabilities in group home settings during college. I continued doing similar work as an in-home caregiver for a young man with special needs while I was in graduate school. I currently work as a licensed...
Rachel can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia
Provided in-home care to a senior citizen, including physical care (lifting and bathing) and emotional wellness through expert knowledge of safety and body mechanics to provide compassionate care. Prepared and submitted accurate and complete patient progress notes to the patient's family and care team. Delivered friendly and...
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Laundry. I work with special needs children as my full time job, I have nannied for a family with a special needs child. I am very comfortable with pets, and housekeeping.
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Mackenzie S.


Saint Louis, MO

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter, Full Time Love For Your Child

A year of experience helping take care of a child with special needs doesn't sound like a lot, but with the amount of love I have for taking care of children not to mention children with special needs hopefully means more to you than my experience level. Besides my year babysitting for a family with a child with autism and...

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