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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Maryland Heights, MO

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of November 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Maryland Heights, MO

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Melissa P.


Maryland Heights, MO

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I Would Love to Be Someone Full Time Caregiver

5.0

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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.

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Jana K.


Maryland Heights, MO

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

In high school, I volunteered at a place that held dances for people with special needs. It was there that I realized that I wanted to work with that type of community. I'm currently in college and I have decided to go into Social Work. I want to work with children with special needs. In college, I have volunteered with a...
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Jessyca S.


Maryland Heights, MO

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

A Caregiver For You

Hello! My name is Jessyca and I've been in child care my whole life. I've worked with children with disabilities for years (5 years to be exact). I've also worked with children not on the spectrum as well. I have a degree in Educational Studies with an emphasis in youth and adult development and a minor in education. I have...
Hi. My name is Jordan and I am 21 years old, and currently a college student. I work as a behavior technician for ages 2-11 for children who are on the autism spectrum. I help with speech, social skills, fine motor, and other general lifestyle skills.
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Kelly S.


Maryland Heights, MO

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Seeking Summer/occasional Child Care Jobs

Hello, my name is Kelly and I am currently a Registered Behavior Technician with Special School District, seeking summer/occassional child care jobs! Prior to working for SSD, I was a nanny for four years to twin girls. The majority of my experience is with children ages 0-5, but am more than happy to care for children older...
Kelly can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Samantha D.


Maryland Heights, MO

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Sam - The Fun Big Sis

Hey there! I am currently looking for a fun family to hang out with afterschool or for date nights. I am a middle school teacher and absolutely love it. I have previously worked for an after-school and summer camp for students with special needs for five years. I worked as a paraprofessional (1:1 with students with special...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Shantelle B.


Florissant, MO

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver For Typical And Special Needs Children

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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Shantelle was the first person outside of family we left our 2.5 month old daughter with and we had a great experience. Shantelle is warm, kind and punctual. Right when she walked through the door I knew our daughter would be in good hands. I would definitely...

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Cher-rey S.


Saint Charles, MO

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Cher. I am very reliable, patient, loving and creative person. I have babysst since I was 13. Was a nanny for at least 6 years for different families ages newborn to 13 years old. Worked with special needs as a paraprofessional for a year k-3rd then worked at 3 different centers for at least 3 years in the infant...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Cher was great with our daughter and sent us regular updates throughout the night."

Tai O.

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Ramanda B.


Saint Louis, MO

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny & Family Assistant

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ramanda is a true blessing! She took care of our one year old and still does occasionally. She taught our son so much and I always feel safe and have trusted her since day one. She gives constant updates and makes sure your child is happy and learning. I had a hard...

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Paige G.


Florissant, MO

$20-22/hr7 yrs exp

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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & 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.

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Amanda C.


Saint Louis, MO

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Teacher/ Nanny

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


Florissant, MO

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

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

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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, 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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Brittany D.


Saint Charles, MO

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

PRN & Part-time Caregiver Available

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.

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Jennifer K.


Saint Louis, MO

$25-43/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Including Special Needs

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: Carpooling, travel
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.

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Madeline T.


Saint Louis, MO

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Nanny Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting and nannying for 10 years now. I have experience with all age ranges as well. I have been babysitting my cousins (ages 5 and 7) since they were born as well as some family friends with three boys (ages 5, 5, and 8). I also nannied for two different families. One with a 3 months old girl and another with...
Madeline can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is absolutely fantastic! Wonderful with my 2 boys! Always reliable and conscientious. You won't find a better one!"

Katherine T.

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Bonnie C.


Saint Louis, MO

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, 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.

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Kathleen B.


Saint Louis, MO

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

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

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

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Though Kathleen hasn't babysat for us yet, I can tell she would be amazing for our children (and our family). During the interview alone she gave us some helpful tips on how to get our girls and our house back on track by integrating some time saving strategies and...

Jennifer B.

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Alexis W.


Saint Louis, MO

$25/hr5 yrs exp

I'm an energetic, creative and outgoing 28-year-old who loves working with kids. I fell into childcare 10 years ago and love it so much that I continue doing that part-time. I've been working as a babysitter since high school and have worked with multiple families for extended periods of time. I have experience with kids of all...
Alexis can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We had a great experience with Alexis over 2 weeks when we needed part-time help after school. She played outside with the kids, took them to the park and they really loved her. We look forward to having her back for nights out etc. "

Katy L.

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Esma B.


Saint Louis, MO

$25-48/hr10 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: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Mary S.


Saint Louis, MO

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver Available

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...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Maryland Heights, MO

Melissa P.

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.

Shantelle B.

5.0

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

- Care member

Cher-rey S.

5.0

Cher was great with our daughter and sent us regular updates throughout the night.

- Tai O.

Ramanda B.

5.0

Ramanda is a true blessing! She took care of our one year old and still does occasionally. She taught our son so much and I always feel safe and have trusted her since day one. She gives constant updates and makes sure your child is happy and learning. I had a hard time transitioning from nursing to...

- Care member

Paige G.

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 the same sentiments.

- Stefanie H.

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