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Emily A.


Sparta, MO

$12-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

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Hi! I'm Emily, I am 26 years old and currently live in Clever, Mo. I worked as a full time infant caregiver for 5 years, and I now work as a paraprofessional with elementary age special needs students. Kids are my calling in life, and I would be love to provide care for your little one!
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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Emma R D.


Ozark, MO

$15-16/hr • 6 yrs exp

Emma D

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Emma! I moved down to Missouri in august from minnesota and Am looking for a new nanny family! I have worked with kids from ages 0-12 and have also worked with kids with special needs! If you have any questions please contact! Thank you!
Emma R can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Elizabeth R.


Ozark, MO

$14-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello I go by my middle name Paige, and I have been a nanny for about 10 years. I have cared for children of all ages and love being a nanny. I have worked with children that needed accommodations and children that did not need any. I have a bachelors degree in Anthropology and have been CPR and first aid certified. Thanks for...
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Allison H.


Ozark, MO

$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Allison and I'm 20 years old! I recently moved to Ozark, MO but work in Springfield. I'm currently employed full time on night shifts working with special needs folks! In my free time I ride my horses, enjoy the beautiful outdoors, spend time with my family playing cards, and kayaking! I would love to get to...
Allison can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Rebecca D.


Ozark, MO

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Patient, Caring And Energetic Nanny!

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a reliable, patient and caring nanny with over 15 years experience in child care. I have nannied for five families, usually staying with them for several years until the children start school. My parents have been doing foster care since I was 8 years old. I grew up helping care for each and every child that was in our...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I don't have enough words to describe how wonderful Becca is and what an asset she was to our family. She was our daughter's nanny for 3 years and I am so grateful for the time that we had her. Our daughter loved her so much, it's almost like she was a second mom...

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Emanuel S.


Ozark, MO

$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Direct Care Worker

I am a direct care worker with 3 years of experience in providing home care services. My background includes comprehensive experience in providing compassionate service to people with special needs and elderly patients. Some of the services I have provided were personal hygiene, meal preparation, cleaning, documenting clients'...
Emanuel can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, personal care, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

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Gabby M.


Rogersville, MO

$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Gabby! I am currently working a full time job with adults who have special needs. I have a passion for helping others! I come from a big family of seven children! I have watched kids for 3 years ranging from 6 months old to 9 years old. I have a vehicle, so I am capable of driving anywhere needed for you. I...
Gabby can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Gabby was wonderful with our 11 week old! Great with babies! We will miss her greatly."

Whitney U.

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Haley W.


Springfield, MO

$12-17/hr • 5 yrs exp

A Love For Joy!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Haley! I have six siblings, I am the oldest, and two of my siblings are special needs. I am very patient and would love to work with your family if willing! I currently teach 7th grade English at Willard Middle School and just finished my first year teaching!
Haley can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Jessica K.


Nixa, MO

$20-25/hr

Special Needs Care

I am a graduate student pursuing my M. Ed. In Applied Behavior Analysis. I have volunteered for four years at a summer camp for individuals with special needs called Camp Barnabas during which I spent one on one time with campers helping to attend to their every need including bathroom assistance, shower assistance, dressings,...
5.0
"She is the best ever! Great duster moves things and dusts the item she moves! This is hard to find it's usually feathers. She is flexible and kind and trustworthy too. I highly recommend her! She is hard working. I'm lucky to have found Jessie. She will clean,...

Cheryl L.

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Frankie B.


Springfield, MO

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver

Welcome to my profile I am an Independent Provider which means I am private pay only. Let me tell you a little about myself . I was a Psych Nurse for years, worked for the State of Missouri taking care of Special Needs youth for 11 yrs, I have raised a family and most recently took care of my mother who passed away last...
Frankie can also help with: Visiting nurse, live-in home care, hospice services, respite care, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

Wound Care

5.0
"There are two words to describe the level of care and professionalism regarding Ms. B's entire book of work. She is "all in" with all that was required during a very difficult and challenging time with my wife who was terminally ill. I've employed several aids...

Frances C.

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Brooke B.


Springfield, MO

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/babysitter

I started off as a babysitter in high school. Once I graduated, I started nannying full time. I was with one family for 3 years and the other for 4 with the occasional babysitting job here and there. When I moved to the Midwest, I became a preschool teacher to 24, 3-year-olds. In addition to working with children I also have...
Brooke can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
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Sierra T.


Springfield, MO

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a nanny I have several years experience with children of all ages and with special needs. I worked for 4 years for a family with 6 kids all within a 6 year age range (triplets). Please ask if you have any other questions/concerns.
Sierra can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Lauren M.


Springfield, MO

$14-21/hr • 5 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Lauren and l am a college student at MSU. I have babysat a special needs kid for 5 years. I have also babysat multiple other kids throughout the past 5 years. I am really good with baby's and special needs. I also worked at an aftercare and summer camp at a private school near me. Which I watch kids from the age...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Elizabeth S.


Springfield, MO

$12-17/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am a former high school teacher with four children of my own. I cared for my mother, who had multiple sclerosis, for 12 years in my home. I assure patience, empathy, and reliability.
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Andrew M.


Clever, MO

$28-50/hr • 16 yrs exp

Patient And Loving

Hello! My name is Andrew. I grew up in Jefferson City and graduated from Missouri State University. I'd describe my personality as patient, loving, and compassionate. I like caring for people with special needs because I love to help anyone with special needs reach their fullest potential. I'm looking for a job that is...
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Mckay D.


Springfield, MO

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Night Nanny

Hi! My name is McKay (or KK) and I have 15 years experience in many fields but have always worked with kids or people with disabilities. I've worked as a SPED teacher, caregiver, nanny, and in social work. I am fun, silly, dependable, loving, and kind. I am also a first time mom with a 6-month-old. We had an amazing night nurse...
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Stacie M.


Springfield, MO

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am an energetic, organized, punctual mother of 4 children ( 25, 22, 17, 11) and grandmother to 2 sweet girls. I have over 30 years of childcare experience, children have always been a part of my life. I enjoy teaching, exploring, reading and watching children grow and learn in a safe structured environment. I am CPR certified...
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Jessica K.


Nixa, MO

$20-40/hr • 8 yrs exp

I am currently 22 and have worked with children of all ages since I was in jr. high. I have experience with children who have special needs or disabilities including developmental/learning disabilities. I am able to help with homework or work through school projects and encourage as well as help explain the work. I try to engage...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Haley W.


Springfield, MO

$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hello! I'm Haley and pertaining to those with special needs, I am patient, empathetic and understanding! I work mostly with kids who have autism (this is my part time job doing ABA therapy), but also have helped with my other brother who has neurological problems. I am very quick to learn new things and I would love the...
Growing up I had a younger brother who was on the Autism Spectrum and I frequently helped with his speech development and therapy. He was a bright soul and since him I have cared deeply for those with special needs. Throughout college I participated in Best Buddies as well as Special Olympics - all unpaid experiences but...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sparta, MO

Rebecca D.

5.0

I don't have enough words to describe how wonderful Becca is and what an asset she was to our family. She was our daughter's nanny for 3 years and I am so grateful for the time that we had her. Our daughter loved her so much, it's almost like she was a second mom to her. She is kind, patient,...

- Care member

Gabby M.

5.0

Gabby was wonderful with our 11 week old! Great with babies! We will miss her greatly.

- Whitney U.

Jessica K.

5.0

She is the best ever! Great duster moves things and dusts the item she moves! This is hard to find it's usually feathers. She is flexible and kind and trustworthy too. I highly recommend her! She is hard working. I'm lucky to have found Jessie. She will clean, organized even shred! Whatever you...

- Cheryl L.

Frankie B.

5.0

There are two words to describe the level of care and professionalism regarding Ms. B's entire book of work. She is "all in" with all that was required during a very difficult and challenging time with my wife who was terminally ill. I've employed several aids and agencies during this several year...

- Frances C.

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