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56 special needs caregivers are listed in Springfield, MO

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Springfield, MO

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Lauren M.


Springfield, MO

$14-21/hr • 5 yrs exp

Special Needs

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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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Sophie S.


Springfield, MO

$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Sophie. I'm 26 years old. In 2016 I moved to Chicago for 1 year to be an Au pair. I cared for 4 children; twins at age 11 (they both had special needs), an 8-year-old and a 6-year-old. I had to have at least 250 hours of childcare experience with all age groups. I am CPR certified. I also nanny for triplets...
Sophie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Megan F.


Springfield, MO

$13-50/hr • 7 yrs exp

Evangel College Student Looking For A Part-Time Nanny Job!

Hello! My name is Megan, and I am a responsible, caring, and dependable nanny with 7 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I prioritize creating a safe, engaging, and fun environment where kids can learn and grow. I love encouraging kids to be active and try new things! Whether it's helping with homework,...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
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Miqueyla L.


Springfield, MO

$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant

Hi there! I am a recent college graduate and where I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Movement Science and my current plan is to take a gap year before applying to Occupational Therapy graduate school the following academic year. Further, I have worked as a Personal Care Assistant for three years, providing...
Miqueyla can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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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Tiffani H.


Springfield, MO

$18/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have worked primarily in independent, supported living situations where I go to the individuals home and provide care by assisting those suffering with developmental delays. I am familiar with ISP's and willingly to work with individuals with a variety of needs to meet their goals. I have three children of my own, one being a...
Tiffani can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Emalee B.


Springfield, MO

$17/hr • 1 yrs exp

child care

I grew up raising my three younger siblings, two boys and one girl. I really enjoyed when my parents would "put me in charge" for a date night or grocery shopping. I am 4 years older than my next oldest sibling, and have cared for children as young as four months. I also grew up coaching the youth cross country team, with my...
Emalee can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

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Frankie B.


Springfield, MO

$18-19/hr

Experienced Care Giver

I have a healthy care giver history, 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 summer from COPD. I understand and practice professional boundaries of those I work with and...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Leslie C.


Springfield, MO

$23-26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Enthusiastic And Ready To Help

I am an energetic, intelligent, compassionate young women who loves to support hardworking families with their everyday needs. From being a Camp Counselor, Children's Pastor, and Care for individuals who are special needs or going through difficult times mentally, I am well versed in the world of Child Care. I have CPR...
Leslie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Olivia G.


Springfield, MO

$12-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Responsible, Kind, Loving, Patient, Creative, Flexible

Hi, I am currently attending evangel university for my bachelor's in Child Psychology and I'm looking for work after class. I get out of class MWF @ 2 p.m. and TH @ 3:15 p.m. I have a lot of experience babysitting for several people with children of all ages. I can provide references. I am extremely reliable and considerate...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Ashley M.


Springfield, MO

$15-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Most Week Nights And Weekends.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I love to work with kids of all ages. My experience includes working in a large day camp with kids ages 5-14, nannying kiddos with special needs, nannying in split households, and numerous amounts of babysitting. Some of my hobbies include music, reading, writing, soccer, going on adventures, and so much more. I'm...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Jacqueline M.


Springfield, MO

$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp

Fun And Functional Nanny

I am a graduate student at Cox College in the MSOT program. I have worked with kiddos with special needs, developmental delay, and visual impairment in the public school system and through MO First Steps in home early intervention for 8 years as a certified occupational therapy assistant. I love working with kids and have worked...
Jacqueline can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Sierra T.


Springfield, MO

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

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, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Cathy J.


Springfield, MO

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello.. my name is Cathy. I have 20+ years of experience with seniors , alhizemers Parkinson's, Autism, ALS, Diabetic care, High Blood Pressure and children with special needs. Will do laundry, meal preparation, housekeeping errands, Dr. appointments. I love taking care of seniors I usually adopt them as my grandparents since...
Cathy can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Cathy is very warm, caring and reliable. She has worked with my 100 year old mother 3 days a week for 3 months so far and she is professional, efficient, personable and helpful. She takes time to talk with my mother and make her laugh. She has been flexible in...

Kathy M.

Alynda Q.


Springfield, MO

$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp

A Little About Me :)

I'm looking for a job that will allow me to expand on the knowledge I already have. I work with adults with special needs and would live to work more with children because would love to teach special needs children just do not have that ability to yet. I started caring for people with special needs right out of high school. I...

Sarah J.


Springfield, MO

$24-30/hr • 9 yrs exp

Babysitter

I started out babysitting cousins, neighborhood children and volunteering in a church nursery. Then I started my career working with individuals on the autism spectrum as a Registered Behavior Technician and Autism Specialist. I am great with children of all ages, neurotypical, and neurodivergent. I love kids and strive to...

Brooke B.


Springfield, MO

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/babysitter

I started off as a babysitter before becoming a live in nanny for 2 years. After that I was with 2 more families. One for 3 years and the other for 4. After that I became a preschool teacher to 24 3-year-olds. In addition to working with children I also have worked at 2 golf venues. I have experience with special needs children...
Brooke can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
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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: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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,...
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Kierra M.


Nixa, MO

$8-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Special Care

I grew with a brother who has a very rare condition called osteogenesis imperfecta which cause very brittle bones and other symptoms. In having my brother around I was raised in a circle of people with a lot of other disabilities so I grew up helping and learning about all kinds of disabilities. Because of this I became a CNA at...

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