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Jasper F.


Troy, IL

$24-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

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Registered Behavioral Technician for 2 years with 2+ years of childcare. I'm experienced with caring for more than one child and have worked with newborns to teens. I've provided care for people with a variety of disabilities and needs. I'm able to adapt to your preferred parenting style and routines. CPR and first aid...
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Lydia C.


Collinsville, IL

$15/hr • 8 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Lydia! I am 22-year-old with a lot of experience taking care of children. I grew up in a very large family of 18 siblings. So most of my childhood I was helping taking care of them. I started babysitting for my family around the age of 10 and slowly started babysitting for church and family friends. I would say I have...
Lydia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lydia is a sweet young lady. Her ability with kids is profound. We love having her part of our little family."

Jordan R.

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Jariah H.


Collinsville, IL

$15-24/hr • 5 yrs exp

Fun And Efficient

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am Jariah. I am a part-time college student and was also recently released from duty in the United States Army. I have worked in the childcare industry for almost five years now. My mother is a licensed daycare provider and I worked for her. However, now that I am a young adult I am looking to branch out. Kids...
Jariah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I love having Jariah as my babysitter. She is very sweet and very full of energy."

Andrea D.

Hi! My name is Lydia! Some of my experiences working with special needs is I grew up with a sister who had SMA, two younger siblings with Down Syndrome and a younger brother with Cerebral Palsy. I've helped take care of my sister who has SMA( spinal muscular atrophy) she needed lots of hands on care. So that meant I took her to...
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Lindsey B.


O Fallon, IL

$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

My name is Lindsey and I am a student at WashU School of Medicine, working toward my Doctorate in Occupational Therapy! I recently graduated from SEMO with a degree in Health Sciences and a minor in Child Development. I have been working with kiddos of all ages for 9 years as a coach, camp counselor, and nanny. I have been a PCA...
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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.
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Katelynn P.


Caseyville, IL

$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

I am 24 years old and the oldest of my siblings, so I have grown up watching and taking care of them. I am pet friendly, having three dogs of my own, and am not allergic to any animals as well. I am a very loving, caring, and patient person when it comes to children. I have volunteered with special needs children for about 3...
Katelynn can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

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: Light cleaning, errands, transportation, meal prep
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Lindsey B.


O Fallon, IL

$15-30/hr • 9 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter, Lots Of Fun!!

My name is Lindsey! I graduated from SEMO with a degree in Health Sciences and a minor in Child Development and I am working towards my Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. I absolutely love working with kids and have been working with kids since I was 14. I have coached gymnastics, been a camp counselor, and nannied kids of all...
Lindsey can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Tori G.


Edwardsville, IL

$14-19/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,...
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Cibele P.


Collinsville, IL

$20-22/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hello families!! I'm more than happy to introduce myself to you today and tell you about my life experience working with kids. I started to work with the little ones when I was just one of them. After high school I decided to study to become a teacher. During my studies I worked in a kindergarten for two years, on of the...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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.

Jessica K.


Collinsville, IL

$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

100% Availability. Pet Sitter, Baby Sitter, Elderly Care Giver, Or Special Needs. I Do It All!

I am a single mom of a 9-year-old boy. I work full time, but am needing extra money. I am available in the evenings/nights/weekends/days off to assist in babysitting, special needs care, pet sit/walk, help running errands, housekeeping, etc. I have worked many jobs taking care of kids, elderly, and people w physical and mental...
Jessica can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care
Skills:

CNA

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:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Jessica K.


Collinsville, IL

$12-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

100% Availability. Pet Sitter, Baby Sitter, Elderly Care Giver, Or Special Needs. I Do It All!

I am a single mom of a 9-year-old boy. I work full time, but am needing extra money. I am available in the evenings/nights/weekends/days off to assist in babysitting, special needs care, pet sit/walk, help running errands, housekeeping, etc. I have worked many jobs taking care of kids, elderly, and people w physical and mental...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

Jessica K.


Collinsville, IL

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Sitter, Pet Sitter, Baby Sitter, Elderly Care Giver

I am a single mom of a 9-year-old boy. I work a full time job, but am needing extra money. I am available in the evenings/nights /weekends. I prefer to babysit from my home, but am willing to go to your home. I have worked many jobs taking care of kids, elderly, and people with disabilities. I have worked 10+ years with people...

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.
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Rebecca H.


Granite City, IL

$15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Special Needs, I Have You Covered.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked with a very pleasant young lady who had chromosome birth defects that left her non verbal and with a g button for feeding and all medicines. I worked with her for about 4 years at a paid level. Still see her at family functions. Any questions please ask.
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Karina M.


Belleville, IL

$20/hr • 11 yrs exp

Caring Loving Energetic And All About Education At Any Age

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am the Eldest of 3 and raised by a single mother who owned an in home daycare for 20+ years now as well as being a foster parent that meant at a very young age I was already helping take care of children throughout the years I worked with my mom and also maintained education 18 I got my first real job with a company for Autism...
Karina can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Karina was a blessing to my family. My kiddos came to me in December (foster kiddos) and one little guy struggled with some big behaviors. We tried daycare which we struggled with and then Karina entered our lives. She was amazing from day one! She provided...

Ashley C.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Troy, IL

Lydia C.

5.0

Lydia is calm and quick on her feet in any dangerous situation. Several times she has saved lives by reacting to a choking situation, helped saving the life of a child with special needs who stopped breathing and saving a family from fire. This might sound fake, but it is really true. It's almost...

- Robin C.

Jariah H.

5.0

I love having Jariah as my babysitter. She is very sweet and very full of energy.

- Andrea D.

Callie K.

5.0

Callie is absolutely great! She babysat my daughter who loved her. Sometimes I would come home earlier than expected or would have to run home really quick before leaving again and they would always be playing a game, doing hair, painting, etc. I always came home to a house that was cleaner than...

- Tiffany S.

Karina M.

5.0

Karina was a blessing to my family. My kiddos came to me in December (foster kiddos) and one little guy struggled with some big behaviors. We tried daycare which we struggled with and then Karina entered our lives. She was amazing from day one! She provided structure and a loving environment for...

- Ashley C.

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