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Nickie H.

Dsp/Cls

Alton, IL

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$16/hr
10 years experience
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.
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Alton, IL

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$19/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
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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Funny Sitter

Alton, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
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.
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Alton, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
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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Alton, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
light cleaning
meal prep
errands
companionship
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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....
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Experienced, Loving, Mother Looking For Children To Babysit

Godfrey, IL

4.4(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
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."

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A Bit About Me

Bethalto, IL

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$17/hr
2 years experience
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...
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Full-Time Care Giver

Godfrey, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
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,...
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Bethalto, IL

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...
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Part-time Special Needs Provider

Florissant, MO

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
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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My 3 E's: Empathy, Education, And Enjoyment

Florissant, MO

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
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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Experienced Caregiver For Typical And Special Needs Children

Florissant, MO

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 26 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
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. "

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Saint Charles, MO

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Fun And Efficient

Collinsville, IL

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
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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Fun And Responsible Sitter!

Saint Charles, MO

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello! I am looking for a nannying position for an awesome family! I have several years of experience working with children & families including daycare, nannying, summer camp, and social work positions. I also have a degree in psychology which required classes in child development. Additional experience with special needs as...

Former Member A. says "Emma was our nanny for over a year, and she is the absolute best. My family highly, highly recommends her! She was unbelievably patient with my two...

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Edwardsville, IL

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$19/hr
Transportation
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
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...
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Emma Mom Of 4

Saint Louis, MO

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
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.
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Fun Care Giver

Saint Louis, MO

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$12/hr
10 years experience
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...
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Certified Mental Health Professional

Madison, IL

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$32/hr
10 years experience
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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  • The average post rate is $16.83/hr as of January 2026

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Special Needs Caregivers in Alton, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

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

Shantelle B.

We love Shantelle! She is so great with my autistic children. Very patient, understanding and kind.

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