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Sarah K.


Washington, MO

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

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In the past, I have experience working with many different age groups in childcare. During high school, I volunteered as an assistant teacher in a kindergarten classroom, that's when I found my passion for working with children. Every summer since then, I have been volunteering to help in a kindergarten classroom. For two...
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Abby G.


Union, MO

$14-50/hr2 yrs exp

Hey! My name is Abby I am 20 years old. I have 2 + years of paid experience. I am looking for a summer childcare job. I currently work at a special needs school with autistic kids ages 6-8. And have grown up around kids as my mom ran an In home daycare. I would help with basic needs growing up such as changing diapers, serving...
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Shannon R.


Labadie, MO

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Flexible, Fun Babysitter Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 2 children of my own but have always helped out watching others children. I have help raise children whose parent weren't there and gave them a loving and safe environment. I enjoy life and feel that children should be positively reinforced at all times. I am a loving and caring person that is active, enjoys time outside...
Shannon can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Andrea N.


Union, MO

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available

I am a mom to 2 boys, ages 7 and 5. My 5-year-old has autism and goes to preschool a few hours of the day. I have been nannying children from the age of 15. I have worked with special needs children and also twins. I have watched babies that are just a few weeks old up to the age of 16. On top on child care, I also worked at a...
Andrea can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Shannon R.


Labadie, MO

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Need Caregiver

I am a responsible adult that has experience with Downs syndrome, Autism and mobility issues. I enjoy working with Special needs children because they know no enemy and think that life is always great. I think their outlook on life should infect everyone. I know some sign language (a little rusty), and enjoy teaching and...
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Emma D.


Wright City, MO

$20-40/hr5 yrs exp

QUALITY CARETAKER

Hello my name is Emma and I have taken care of many children who are on the spectrum. I currently work with a child who is autistic. I am a active care provider who uses behavioral plans to get the positive outcomes that parents and children need. I am always calm, patient, and positive. I am a committed woman who is very...
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Shawnna D.


Foristell, MO

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nurse Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience with G-tube feedings, sensory impaired, visually impaired. Im a CNA With 14 yrs of experience with elderly and 14 yrs of personal experience with special needs children. I worked in a nursing home for 2 yrs, did hospice care for 9 years, and a few yrs doing home health care. I also worked in a day care for 1...
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Erin G.


Catawissa, MO

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Homemaker, Mom, Caregiver

I am a 49 yr old, divorced Mom of two teen girls, both with either ADD or ADHD. I am a master at being effective under odd circumstances, getting a picky kid/parent to eat, finding a way to engage with a kid/senior that don't engage and providing a patient/loving solution when things just don't work. There is always a...
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Denise M.


Truesdale, MO

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

I recently lost my father whom I was caretaking for. He had Parkinson's, dementia, copd among other ailments. I also have experience with cancer patients as my husband went through colorectal cancer 7 years ago. I absolutely love helping others when they cannot help themselves. It is such a rewarding job.

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