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Karen F.


Belleville, IL

$15-17/hr

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I am a veteran with 20 years of military service as a health services administration technician. I am currently married and am a stay at home mom to my 6-year-old daughter and special needs sister-in-law. My caregiving experience is with my sister-in-law to whom I provide bathing, toileting, dressing, meal prep, laundry and...
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, respite care, errands
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Rashod J.


Granite City, IL

$20/hr1 yrs exp

A Little About Me!

Hey! My name is Rashod and I'm 22 years old. I am active duty, Air Force by day and I want to spend my free time pursuing my passion, which is children's growth and development. Prior to the military I was an aide at a K through 12 school. and have a little over 15 years of special needs youth experience. please feel free to...
Rashod can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

I love caring for kids. I have a big family and I always took care of my nieces and nephews. I do have one daughter of my own that I take care of. I love taking care of disabled kids with special needs
Dianna can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

I'm a Nurse Assistant , nanny/babysitter, housekeeper & certified inhomecare provider . I can provide services from Infant to seniors no problem. I'm hands on, very attentive, very patient , adaptive and strong minded and I work efficiently with children, adults of all ages and special needs. Including pets! experience working...
Desiree can also help with: Home modification, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

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Monica H.


Granite City, IL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I have been caring for special needs children for the last 10 years. It started when I was 12 and helped this foster family with mainly disabled children. I am also a CNA and work with people on all different spectrums. I have cared for paralyzed children, those with autism, dimentia, blindess, deafness and ADHD. I am not...
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Sarah S.


Belleville, IL

$22-25/hr4 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Seeking PT Summer Gig!

Hi, I'm Sarah. I have a Master of Arts in Special Education. I have worked with a variety of ages and diagnoses. I have taught at the 1-4th grade levels and at the high school level.
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Erricca H.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

I'm a 37-year-old with over 20 years of experience working with children, from newborns to 14-year-olds, including special needs up to age 11. My passion for kids is lifelong, and I believe in pouring into them now to shape their future. I'm a Christian and love teaching children about Christ in a loving environment. I'm also...
Erricca can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Jenifer M.


Mascoutah, IL

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked for the same company for 10 years. I help with everything needed. I worked in group home settings and have done one on one care.
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Nia S.


Saint Louis, MO

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Educator; Missouri DESE Certified Substitute And Compassionate Caregiver For All Ages

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I began my journey in childcare in 2018, working at a daycare with children ages 2-5. My responsibilities included tutoring, potty training, feeding, and fostering their early development. During this time, l discovered my passion and decided to pursue a career in education. I became a certified substitute teacher through the...
Nia can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

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Hannah S.


Belleville, IL

$50/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs caregiver

I have been a speech-language pathologist for 4 years, and I specialize in neurodiversity-affirming therapy for individuals ages 4+. I am currently a teletherapist for public schools across Illinois. I recently started taking on private clients through my practice Authentic: Speech Therapy, LLC. I see clients in-home or via...
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Desiree C.


Saint Louis, MO

$20-27/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced And Licensed Caregiver / Nurse Assistant For Infants-seniors

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I'm a Nurse Assistant , nanny/babysitter, housekeeper & certified inhomecare provider . I can provide services from Infant to seniors no problem. I'm hands on, very attentive, very patient , adaptive and strong minded and I work efficiently with children, adults of all ages and special needs. Including pets! experience working...
Desiree can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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"She is caring and very respectful. She listens to understand & loves to lend a helping hand. "

Care member

I have 2 years experience work with children and teens with developmental disabilities. I have also 10 years experience working with children in a childcare center..
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Laundry. I work with special needs children as my full time job, I have nannied for a family with a special needs child. I am very comfortable with pets, and housekeeping.
Taylor can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Kenna R.


Highland, IL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

I have worked with a few different special needs children. Down-syndrome, ADD+ADHD, Autistic, and child who are behind in reading, writing, speaking, and that have developmental issues. I have a huge heart for kiddos who do need that extra attention and 1on1 time!
Hello All, I am a current nursing student that is looking to advance into working with special needs patients. Most of my skills were acquired during my time as a CNA, working with the geriatric population. I have completed a medical assisting course, took some respiratory courses and I am now working on my RN. My goal is to...
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Leona S.


Belleville, IL

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Caregiver /companion For Disabled Or Senior Care.

I'm a kind, good person who really truly loves caring for others or helping others. I am trained with senior care, Specializing in mobilization and dementia, I also entrained and qualified for disabled care young and old. I'm CPR a certified and first aid trained. I am patient and I strive to make sure that I am meeting the...
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Marlena S.


Saint Louis, MO

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

CNA

I have experience working with a cerebral palsy young adult. I have a 9-year-old with Tourette disorder, adhd, sensory processing disorder, anemia and she had some language delays. I understand working with special needs by having compassion and an understanding of making the best out of time.
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Ashley E.


Saint Louis, MO

$25/hr16 yrs exp

Nanny Seeking New Family

I'm a licensed hair stylist that left my career to due to carpal tunnel. I have 16 plus years of experience caregiving off and on. I was a teacher in an infant toddler class for 2 yrs and spent 5 years with 3-5-year-olds, sometimes school aged children. I nannied for a family with a toddler and triplet. I nannied for a family of...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Anaya S.


Saint Louis, MO

$13-18/hr1 yrs exp

Energetic New Caretaker

My name is Anaya I was born and raised here in St Louis! I enjoy all outdoor activities, baking and playing board games. I am currently a student at the University of Missouri stl and I am earning my BA in sociology. I am a building support specialist at an elementary school where I support and guide children ages 5-8. I have...
Anaya can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

I have worked with children in the past and I'm looking to further that. Previously I have worked with a special needs boy. I also grew up in a in home daycare helping caring for pets and kids of all ages. I am CPR certified and recently of my EMR (emergency medical responder) license! If you'd like to reach to me further and...
Keira can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more

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