Care.com logo
Child CareTutoringSenior CarePet CareHousekeeping

Find a job

How it works

Share details about your special needs caregiver needs

Match with highly rated local special needs caregivers near you

Compare special needs caregiver options and choose the best fit

Special needs caregivers in Staunton, IL

Kalie S.'s Photo

Kalie S.


Staunton, IL

$16-25/hr

See profile
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, transportation
Leslie H.'s Photo

Leslie H.


Edwardsville, IL

$33/hr • 6 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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

Kaili H.'s Photo

Kaili H.


Highland, IL

$18/hr • 4 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Leslie H.'s Photo

Leslie H.


Edwardsville, IL

$12-17/hr • 5 yrs exp

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...
Emma G.'s Photo

Emma G.


Bethalto, IL

$17-50/hr • 2 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...
Elizabeth E.'s Photo

Elizabeth E.


Marine, IL

$20/hr • 3 yrs exp

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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Emma G.'s Photo

Emma G.


Bethalto, IL

$18-25/hr • 8 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: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Anastasia B.'s Photo

Anastasia B.


Edwardsville, IL

$20-25/hr • 2 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.
Tori G.'s Photo

Tori G.


Edwardsville, IL

$15-19/hr • 5 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,...
Leslie H.'s Photo

Leslie H.


Edwardsville, IL

$15-20/hr • 10 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: Personal care, visiting nurse, respite care, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

Callie K.


Edwardsville, IL

$18-20/hr • 10 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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Callie is amazing! Our girls loved her! She is very dependable and a good person to have around your kids. She's very outgoing and upbeat! Great nanny!"

Stacey T.

Catie W.


Edwardsville, IL

$15/hr • 6 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, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Catie W.


Edwardsville, IL

$15/hr • 2 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.

Showing 1 - 14 of 14

Additional Special Needs Caregiver Services

Special Needs in Bethalto, ILSpecial Needs in Highland, ILSpecial Needs in Marine, ILSpecial Needs in Edwardsville, ILSpecial Needs in Alton, ILSpecial Needs in Troy, ILSpecial Needs in Godfrey, ILSpecial Needs in Collinsville, ILSpecial Needs in Granite City, ILSpecial Needs in O Fallon, IL
Special Needs in Herculaneum, MOSpecial Needs in High Ridge, MOSpecial Needs in Saint Peters, MOSpecial Needs in Bloomsdale, MOSpecial Needs in Labadie, MOSpecial Needs in Okawville, ILSpecial Needs in Farmington, MOSpecial Needs in Imperial, MOSpecial Needs in Catawissa, MOSpecial Needs in Washington, MO
Show more

Special Needs Caregiver Articles

How much does a babysitter cost?

February 5th, 2025 It’s the big question on every parent’s mind when they need someone to look after their children: How much does a babysitter cost?

Unfortun

... Read more
How to teach your kid what transgender means

How to teach your kid what transgender means

April 1st, 2025 Transgender people have always existed, but only in the last decade have they finally achieved ... Read more
How to choose the right types of car seats from babyhood to big kid

How to choose the right types of car seats from babyhood to big kid

April 1st, 2025 Embarking on a search to find the right car seat is pretty much a guaranteed way to make a person’s head spin. Not only is there a seemingly endless nu... Read more
Summer child care options for any schedule and every budget

Summer child care options for any schedule and every budget

April 1st, 2025 Yay! Summer break is here … for your kids. For you? Not so much. For many parents, when school’s out, it means it’s time to find summer ch... Read more
Night nanny vs. night nurse: How they help and what they cost

Night nanny vs. night nurse: How they help and what they cost

September 26th, 2024 Ask any new parent and they’ll tell you: One of the most difficult adjustments after having a child is navigating the erratic, sometimes nonexistent, s... Read more