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56 special needs caregivers are listed in Springfield, MO

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 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: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
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Grace M.


Springfield, MO

$18-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Nanny

I am very familiar caring for children of many ages. I have four younger siblings, ages 1-10. I also cared for children in a church daycare. Two of my younger siblings are on the autism spectrum, so I am comfortable caring for children with special needs. I know some sign language as well. I am not easily upset and am very...
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
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:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Clara A.


Springfield, MO

$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Clara, a business major at Missouri State University. I've babysat for a few years and have experience caring for my little brother, who has autism, so I'm comfortable with special needs children. I love spending time outdoors, doing crafts, and enjoying my hobbies. I'm here to help make your life a little easier! I'm...
Clara can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
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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: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Currently student teaching in an elementary school. I have experience with special needs care and working with students during practicum experiences. also available for child care
Cole can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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...
Hello, I am a mother of two grown boys and have been married for 25 years ! I have a special love and caring to those of special needs . I have mentored girls in middle school, high school and adult aged . My gift is to listen , laugh with them , show them love and understanding and just be their friend . My faith is a part...
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Jessica K.


Nixa, MO

$20-25/hr

Special Needs Care

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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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"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,...

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