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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Maryland Heights, MO

The average posted rate is $14/hr as of April 2025

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/hr • 10 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/hr • 1 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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Melissa D.


Maryland Heights, MO

$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp

Special Needs Coordinator

I have 7 years experience working with children with special needs. As a middle school teacher I work with over a dozen students with special needs each year. Before teaching, I worked for a company called Community Living where I specifically worked with children with special needs after school.
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Jordan W.


Maryland Heights, MO

$14-19/hr • 1 yrs exp

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/hr • 8 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Samantha D.


Maryland Heights, MO

$15-25/hr • 7 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, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Shantelle B.


Florissant, MO

$22/hr • 10 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: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Shantelle is amazing! My son really could tell she loved kids (even at 5 months) and was happy and smiling with her upon my departure! She's truly great and I to hire her again!"

Denise E.

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Ramanda B.


Saint Louis, MO

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny & Family Assistant

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Currently available for occasional nanny hours in the Saint Louis, MO area. 12+ 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-medical special needs. I have experience with little one's activities such as...
Ramanda can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ramanda interviewed with me. Although we weren't a good fit, Ramanda will be a great fit for a family. She is organized, thorough, and has a take-charge demeanor. She seemed to understand what I was looking for and was willing to ensure my rules and standards...

Shelly S.

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Paige G.


Florissant, MO

$15-20/hr • 7 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 23-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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Cher-rey S.


Saint Charles, MO

$15-25/hr • 7 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:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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

Tai O.

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Amanda C.


Saint Louis, MO

$22/hr • 10 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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Amanda is incredibly amazing in every way! I recommend her 9 million percent. She took incredibly good care of our 3 month old and I honestly want to keep her forever! You and your children will be so well taken care of by her. She has the biggest heart and she...

Sara J.

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Faith G.


Florissant, MO

$15-25/hr • 4 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
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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Jennifer K.


Saint Louis, MO

$25-43/hr • 10 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: Travel, carpooling
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/hr • 10 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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & 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

$20/hr • 10 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Alex M.


Saint Charles, MO

$25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Looking For Evenings/Weekend Hours

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi guys! I currently work at a local swim school for kiddos! I'm looking for a new position that can provide me a better schedule for my needs. Before this job I was a nanny for a wonderful family I met through Care for 2. 5 years! Before that, I was a paraprofessional, working with a child while he attended school. I have...
Alex can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Alex was great! My kids asked to have her back, so you know that's always a good sign! She engaged with all three and my boys really enjoyed hanging out with her!"

Ricky D.

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Kathleen B.


Saint Louis, MO

$25-35/hr • 10 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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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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Alexis W.


Saint Louis, MO

$25/hr • 5 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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, 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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Mary S.


Saint Louis, MO

$20-25/hr • 10 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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Michaelene B.


Saint Louis, MO

$30/hr • 20 yrs exp

Newborn Nanny Available

Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood

I began caring for children professionally in 2006 working for a family with special needs. In that position, I helped raise two boys, ages 3 and 7. After five years, the family, happily, was able to function without my assistance. In Nov. 2013, I began working with a newborn and over a period of three wonderful years, prepared...
Michaelene can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Michaelene has been wonderful for our family! We have two boys, ages 6 and 4. Micaelean has cared for them for over two years and we couldn't be happier. Her availability is flexible and she is responsive whenever we reach out. It means a lot having someone we...

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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

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.

Cher-rey S.

5.0

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

- Tai O.

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