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Jill G.


Waterloo, IL

$35/hr2 yrs exp

Compassionate And Experienced Senior Caregiver - Providing Personalized Support And Companionship

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Experienced and compassionate caregiver with over 10 years of experience in pit bull rescue and a strong passion for caring for children and animals. Dedicated and reliable, with a deep understanding of the needs of both children and animals. - Provided care and support for rescued pit bulls for over 10 years, including...
Jill can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
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Tammy W.


Waterloo, IL

$15-19/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! I am off from teaching high school in Missouri for the summer. I am a certified special education teacher. I have experience working with kids with special needs at all levels. My two children will be going into 8th and 9th grade at Waterloo in the Fall. We have dogs and cats. I have been around other animals, too. I like...
Tammy can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Kennedee A.


Columbia, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

3.7

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children since I was 13 years old and I am now 26. I have experience with children from newborn- 15 years old, also have experience with special needs children. I have no problem doing extra activities for your family and children. I also have worked with elderly for the past 6 years. I love to care for...
Kennedee can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Kennedee's communication and commitment is impeccable."

Kaitlyn K.

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Vickie R.


Millstadt, IL

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Specialty Jobs

Need last minute help. Run errands. Pickup prescriptions, meds, groceries. Need assistance after surgery, or dr appt. Give me a call. Same day, next day, or planned. Thank you.
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Moniquea W.


Hecker, IL

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Was An Aid In A Autistic School

Good at cleaning and dealing with all statistic children have experience with feeding tubes and with other special needs that children would need
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Marsette J.


Belleville, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Hired by 28 families in your neighborhood

Do you need a travel nanny/person for business or vacation, odd days of Care, flexibility, overnight stays or care, date nights, errand runs, etc. Contact me. I am willing to provide the care that is needed for your little one or ones. I care for children from newborn up. I am willing to come to your home to do childcare. I have...
Marsette can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Marsette is absolutely wonderful. She put my mind at ease being a first time mother. She's very punctual, professional and warm. My son took an immediate liking to her. She is now my Go to sitter."

Nicole C.

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Marsette J.


Belleville, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Up And Coming In Home Daycare Belleville Location.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a individual that loves children. I have been watching children since the age of 13 years old. I love what I do. The children ages range from 6 week to 17 years of age. I have also been a school bus driver since 2002. And now I am working with students ages 16 - 25 years old. As of 8/20/12, I am also working with Special...
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Lisa A.


Saint Louis, MO

$12-17/hr10 yrs exp

Activity Assistant/caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with psych, currently working with the Alzheimer's Dementia residents I have experience with advanced Alzheimer's dementia certification. I am currently working with down syndrome residents as well with residents who are ambulatory. I have a recent copy of background check upon request.
5.0
"Lisa has been a blessing for our family. We have 2 sons that she takes care of for us before school. One of our sons is a child with Autism, non-verbal, and can be difficult at times. She jumped right in to take the job, and has done an amazing job with our boys....

Katie B.

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Kelly M.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I started taking care of special needs kids in grade school. I was a babysitter for a child who was profoundly deaf. She was an infant when I started watching her and I continued with her until she was 10. In high school, I had to have service hours and completed them at a home for special needs children. The home was for...
5.0
"Kelly was always very attentive and kind to my dad. She has a definite ability to aid the disabled and the aged. I would recommend her to anyone as a compassionate, reliable and interactive person."

Diane V.

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Linda B.


Bloomsdale, MO

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Linda. With over 10 years experience in child care and a Bachelor's in Elementary Education, I feel I would be a great fit for your families child care needs! I've nannied for 10 years and have worked in early childhood centers for 4 1/2 years. I've worked with every age group and have experience with...
Linda can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We were a little nervous about finding a new babysitter in a location we didn't know anyone. After a phone interview and meeting with Linda in person, we knew she was the person we were looking for. The first time she watched our 2 year old, she took him outside...

Leslie C.

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Caroline F.


Saint Louis, MO

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Behavior Technician

Hi there! I had the joy of teaching kids with Autism for 1 year. I completed the 40-hour online training to become a Registered Behavior Technician. I taught various domains in each child's treatment plan developed by the BCBA such as social, receptive and expressive language, behavior feeding, hygiene, cognitive, motor skills,...
5.0
"Caroline is our go to babysitter for our 1 year old daughter, and we are so grateful we found someone we can 100% trust! Our daughter E loves Caroline. Caroline had a lot of experience with kids so she knows exactly what to do (this is hard to find someone you...

Jessica D.

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Abbi B.


Dupo, IL

$16-50/hr4 yrs exp

I am 20 years old, currently in college for Speech-Language Pathology, and have lots of experience with children ranging in age from infants and toddlers to pre-teens!
5.0
"Abbi is a natural with children. She teaches Vacation Bible School every summer and serves in her church nursery. She’s well spoken and sweet- and children adore her."

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Lisa B.


Festus, MO

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Nanny with 9+ years experience with ages infant to teens. Love artwork and teaching children through play and hands on curriculum! I have worked with multiples and children with special needs. I love spending time reading and spending time outdoors on walks/trips to the park! I would love to be able to bring my almost 4-year-old...
Lisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lisa was our nanny since 4/18 starting when our older daughter was 7 months old continuing on through the birth of our youngest who is now 10 months old. Throughout this time Lisa was punctual, reliable, and always came up with new activities for the girls. She...

Radhika S.

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Marissa M.


Crystal City, MO

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Marissa

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a passion for working with children and families, I was able to discover this at a young age as an oldest sibling and babysitter. This has only been affirmed through become a mom to two. In the past I have worked as a full-time nanny, in afterschool programs, YMCA swimming programs and even working with The Walt Disney...
Marissa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Marissa has been wonderful for our family! She is reliable, punctual and great with our two girls (9 & 10). In their free time they play games, do crafts, and talk about books - they have so much fun! She also keeps them safe while driving them to their...

Lynn B.

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Janet K.


Saint Louis, MO

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Full To Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified Early Childhood and Elementary teacher who is retired. My expertise is working with infants, toddlers, and young children. I have experience working with children with special needs and developmental delays. I have worked with children and their families in the school setting and providing quality care for...
Janet can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Janet became our full time nanny when our daughter was about 14 weeks old. My husband and I had just moved to St. Louis from Europe and I we were both starting (or had just started) new jobs. Our baby was still very colicky at this time and I was nursing her full...

Alba B.

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Abbragale B.


Saint Louis, MO

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Abby, I am 24 years old and graduated from Rockhurst University in May 2023. I am a licensed EMT and have a plethora of medical and childcare backgrounds. I have provided respite care for groups and individuals for around 8 years off and on. The majority of my experience is in Autism and other developmental and...
5.0
"Abby was reliable, on time, friendly, understanding, and interactive with my boys. I would recommend her!"

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Karina M.


Belleville, IL

$20/hr11 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, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

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.

I am the oldest sibling of three girls, and one has special needs, which is autism. I am a full-time college student online. I have no problems running errands when need be and keeping up with the house. I love working with kids because it reminds me of taking care of my sisters. I love to have fun, do arts and crafts, and much...
Claudia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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Gabrielle E.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aid/ Personal Care Attendant Available For Campanionship, Meal Prep, Exf. Full Time.

CNA certified, CPR certified, help with meal prep, administer mediciations, light house keeping, driving client to appointments, running Arron s. Taking client for exercise. Over 5 years experience. Many years experience helping children with special needs. On top of 5 years experience with care giving. Outgoing, friendly,...
Gabrielle can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, home modification, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Joanna B.


Belleville, IL

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

I have been caring for children since I was 17 years old. I started with the nieces and nephews that I have. I have six now (who half are mostly grown up). One of my first long term jobs required me to be a nanny with a set of twins for a doctor and his lawyer wife. I was their nanny for a year. Just recently, I was working at a...
Joanna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Waterloo, IL

Kennedee A.

5.0

Kennedee was great with my kiddos! They're already asking when she will come back!

- Mick S.

Marsette J.

5.0

Marsette is absolutely wonderful. She put my mind at ease being a first time mother. She's very punctual, professional and warm. My son took an immediate liking to her. She is now my Go to sitter.

- Nicole C.

Lisa A.

5.0

Lisa has been a blessing for our family. We have 2 sons that she takes care of for us before school. One of our sons is a child with Autism, non-verbal, and can be difficult at times. She jumped right in to take the job, and has done an amazing job with our boys. She even drives our other son to...

- Katie B.

Kelly M.

5.0

Kelly is very caring and has tons of patience. She has been an adult companion to our adult special needs child for the last 2 1/2 years. My daughter loves her and cannot wait to see her. I would highly recommend her to care for anyone especially those with special needs.

- Janelle R.

Linda B.

5.0

Linda was our full-time nanny for nine months and watched my children ages 3 and 1. She was very reliable and always readily accommodated our fluctuating schedules. Linda was caring and had a strong bond with my children. She did art projects with them, occasionally brought them gifts, and took...

- Meredith R.

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