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I have over 25 years of experience working with individuals with physical and mental challenges. Working on daily living skills and community integrated activities. Med pass certification and experience. CPR and first aid training.
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
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Hey there! My name is Tori and I am 24 years old. I am taking a break from school, but am a year away from my degree in education. I have several years of experience babysitting children as well as children with special needs. I have also worked in both an elementary and middle school environment. At a job I had at a school, I...
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- $18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
errands
light cleaning
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Im a retired Christian Nurse who has 25 yrs experience working in the health Care field . I come from a Military Family. I've worked in hospitals, Doctors offices, Long term care facilities, home health and addiction treatment facilities. I have worked with peds, geriatrics, hospice, dementia, special needs of every age level....
Pattie S. says "Her nursing background was very helpful with my mom who had dementia and cancer. She really cares for the people she takes care of."
I've worked as a nurse in the field of special needs adults and children for many years. From Autism to spinal cord injuries. I'm a Christian nurse who's compassionate and loyal.
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
I have experience in special needs children I also provide care for DCFS for more then 20 years . I have a great love for helping children, I'm very dependable and responsible I have also been fingerprinted and I have a current background check through DCFS.
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
I'm a caring, reliable, outgoing, positive person, who adores children of all ages. I'm a retired Christian Nurse who's worked with many children of special needs.
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- $15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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I have four children of my own. The last two I adopted are the most important things in the world to me. I did foster care for about 5 years before we adopted. I cared for all kinds of different types of children with different needs, a lot of them were special needs children. We enjoyed taking care of all the children we had...
Care Member says "The absolute I've ever read about since my son's in here on earth in these 3 years.Thank god for people like you."
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...
I have over 25 years experience taking care of people in their homes. I have worked with many different types of people, from hospice patients, to patients with all types of disabilities, and people just needing help in their homes. Some of my training includes using Hoyer lifts, incontinence care, grooming, hygiene, bathing,...
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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...
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Faith. I have 4 years of experience serving at church with 3-5-year-olds. I also took 3 years worth of early childhood education courses and have worked in preschool and elementary classrooms. I grew up in a big family (6 siblings) with two brothers who have down syndrome, so I am mildly familiar with special...
Care Member says "Faith is Awesome worker she is patient and understanding....work very well with my daughter... AMAZING PERSON!!!!"
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10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I worked with many differnt disabled kids from behavior, down sydrome, and autism. I do night care for a family with 2 children one child typical and the other special need. I also can work in high demanding position and can time mange with more then 1 child. Great communication skills and always up for new challenges and wolud...
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- $23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 26 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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Hi my name is Shantelle AKA Tellie. I have over 20 years experience caring for children of all ages from newborn to teenagers. I am also experienced with children with special needs ranging from delayed, developmental, behavioral and physical disabilities like feeding tubes etc.
Care Member says "We love Shantelle! She is so great with my autistic children. Very patient, understanding and kind. "
My name is Cher. I am very reliable, patient, loving and creative person. I have babysst since I was 13. Was a nanny for at least 6 years for different families ages newborn to 13 years old. Worked with special needs as a paraprofessional for a year k-3rd then worked at 3 different centers for at least 3 years in the infant...
Tai O. says "Cher was great with our daughter and sent us regular updates throughout the night."
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- $23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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Hello! I am Jariah. I am currently a full time nanny to a set of boy girl twins from infancy to age 3. 5! Occasionally, I also care for the 9yo sister! All together, I have worked in childcare for almost 9 years & now that I'm an adult I am looking to branch out in a new area doing what I love. I have cared for up to 8 children...
Andrea D. says "I love having Jariah as my babysitter. She is very sweet and very full of energy."
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- $19/hr
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
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...
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I love kids especially the little ones my son is autistic. I've been dealing with autism for the last 17 years with my son so I do have experience in special-needs. I also used to work for the Emahas homes which dealt with special needs children.
Hi my name is Andrew. I have been working with individuals with disabilities for about 14 years now. My current occupation is I am a program supervisor for Magdala Foundation. Here I work with individuals who are developmentally disabled. I helped with paying bills grocery shopping daily chores medication pass All the Above. I...
Recently moving from the Washington DC area to the Midwest with extensive experience in supporting individuals with differing abilities, I bring a deep understanding of both the practical and emotional aspects of care and advocacy.
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I am compassionate and experienced caregiver. I want to help adults with developmental disabilities live their best life and help with daily needs. I want to stick with their routines and help them feel comfortable. I have worked in group homes, hospitals, home health, nursing homes. I believe everyone should be treated with...
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $16.83/hr as of December 2025
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0
Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Alton, IL
Special Needs Caregivers in Alton, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
Julie W.
Her nursing background was very helpful with my mom who had dementia and cancer. She really cares for the people she takes care of.
- Pattie S.
Rhonda M.
The absolute I've ever read about since my son's in here on earth in these 3 years.Thank god for people like you.
- Care member
Faith G.
Faith is Awesome worker she is patient and understanding....work very well with my daughter... AMAZING PERSON!!!!
- Care member
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