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Kalie S.


Staunton, IL

$16-25/hr

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I currently work at Hope Learning Academy. I am a paraprofessional who works with children who have ASD. I am caring and patient and love my job. I am looking to help around my work schedule. I love taking care those patients who needs special care:)
Hi there, I'm Anastasia! I am looking for a job that I enjoy more which is why I came to this type of work. I would love to help make your life easier and assist! I have worked for people with special needs through DORS and Acumen. I have never worked with senior citizens, but I would love the opportunity. I currently work in...
Anastasia can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
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Hailee O.


Edwardsville, IL

$17-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny!

I have been taking care of children and pets since I was a teen! I have a bachelors in psychology and a teaching certification in K-12 special education and K-6 elementary education with a reading endorsement. I have experience caring for all age ranges, from 3 weeks old to middle schoolers, to adults with special needs. Current...
Hailee can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Leslie H.


Edwardsville, IL

$33/hr6 yrs exp

Caregiver For Elderly Or Disabled.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I attended vocational school in high school for nursing for two years. I became an CNA in 1983, I worked in several nursing homes, hospitals and home care. I have taken care of elderly and special needs kids. I have not done any home care for several years, I was most recently an operations manager for a large transportation...
Leslie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Hi. I am a 22-year-old living in Highland, IL. I enjoy working with kids and have spent many years doing so. I have babysat, worked as a substitute teacher, was a daycare assistant, and have worked in a special needs classroom. I enjoy challenging kids to better themselves everyday, while making sure they have lots of fun!
Kaili can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

I attended vocational school in high school for nursing for two years. I worked in several nursing homes, hospitals and home care. I have taken care of elderly and special needs kids. What I can bring to the table is years of past experience and I am dependable, caring, and mature and I will treat your loved one like my own...
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Emma G.


Bethalto, IL

$17-50/hr2 yrs exp

A Bit About Me

Hi there! My name is Emma and I have a lot of experience in multiple types of caregiving. I work well with children, the elderly, and anyone with special needs. My previous jobs in care taking were: -Caretaking for an elderly couple with dementia in four hour shifts -A lifetime of babysitting for multiple different families...
I've been working with kids for three years and truly love what I do! I create a fun, safe, and supportive environment where kids can learn and grow. I currently work as a kindergarten teacher's aide, gaining experience keeping up with little ones and making learning exciting. I'm also taking elementary education classes,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Emma G.


Bethalto, IL

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hi there! My name is Emma and I have been babysitting for about nine years. I have spent many summers being a full time sitter for families. I have a lot of experience with special needs adults and children. I am fairly artistic and happy to do crafts and different activities that allow your child to be creative. Please let me...
Emma can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Anastasia B.


Edwardsville, IL

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Anastasia

I currently work as a Registered Behavior Technician 3 days a week. I have also worked with a man through DORS who had epilepsy and developmental delays. I would love to talk with you about this opportunity.
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Tori G.


Edwardsville, IL

$15-19/hr5 yrs exp

I enjoy being around kids. I am comfortable around all ages of children to include newborns. I grow close with the families and still talk to families that no longer need me due to their kiddos growing up. I am CPR and first aid certified by the American heart association. I do have experience with kids who have special needs,...
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Leslie H.


Edwardsville, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Dependable, Mature Caregiver

I attended vocational school in high school for nursing for two years. I worked in several nursing homes, hospitals and home care. I have taken care of elderly and special needs kids. What I can bring to the table is years of past experience and I am dependable, caring, and mature and I will treat your loved one like my own...
Leslie can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care, visiting nurse, respite care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

Callie K.


Edwardsville, IL

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

(4)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have babysat and nannied for many children of all ages from infants to preteens since I was about 14. I have a 1-year-old niece and many young cousins. I have worked with special needs kids through tutoring, the special Olympics, and working at an autism clinic. I have experience in cleaning, cooking, yard work, tutoring, etc....
Callie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Callie is a wonderful sitter. She watched my daughters and took care of the family pet. The house was always in order and the kids loved her."

Jarod H.

Catie W.


Edwardsville, IL

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter, Pet-Sitter, House-Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Catie and I am 22, studying Education and Biology at SIUe. I have been babysitting for years and have done nannying full time over the summers as well. I love kids so much! I have experience babysitting for children with special needs too (down syndrome and epilepsy). Previously, I have worked as a lifeguard for...
Catie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Catie W.


Edwardsville, IL

$15/hr2 yrs exp

Kind, Experienced, Education Student

I have experience with caring for special needs children (autism, down syndrome, epilepsy, and dyslexia). I have taken classes at SIUe about child development and education. I have experience as a caregiver for seniors with dementia as well.

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