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Rhonda M.

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
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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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Highland, IL

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hi. I am a 24-year-old living in Highland, IL. I enjoy working with kids and have spent many years doing so. I have babysat, worked as a substitute teacher, was a daycare assistant, and have worked in a special needs classroom. I enjoy challenging kids to better themselves everyday, while making sure they have lots of fun!
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Saint Louis, MO

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
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...
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Emma Mom, Of 4

Saint Louis, MO

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I am a CNA, L1MA, I am a dog trainer. I work with old people, young people, and all them between regular ones and furry ones. I have been doing it for many years and I used to work at the Emhuas homes where are special needs children live in a center
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Florissant, MO

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$16/hr
10 years experience
I have worked in Special Education for 10 years and am passionate about helping children with disabilities thrive!
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Florissant, MO

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hello, I have over 40 years experience with children. I have had children under my wings since a preteen but also have worked with children. I have worked at daycares as well as two school districts. I currently work for a school district for children with ranges from special needs, wheelchairs to emotional behaviors.
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Granite City, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
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...
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Collinsville, IL

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$20/hr
Hi! My name is Lydia! Some of my experiences working with special needs is I grew up with a sister who had SMA, two younger siblings with Down Syndrome and a younger brother with Cerebral Palsy. I've helped take care of my sister who has SMA( spinal muscular atrophy) she needed lots of hands on care. So that meant I took her to...
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Florissant, MO

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Four years ago, I had a heartwarming experience working with special needs individuals. It required patience, encouragement, and repeated practice, but the joy and pride on their face when they finally succeeded were unforgettable. This experience not only highlighted the impact of my support and care but also deepened my...
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Caseyville, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am 24 years old and the oldest of my siblings, so I have grown up watching and taking care of them. I am pet friendly, having three dogs of my own, and am not allergic to any animals as well. I am a very loving, caring, and patient person when it comes to children. I have volunteered with special needs children for about 3...
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Emma Mom Of 4

Saint Louis, MO

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
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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Special Needs Nanny/Caregiver Available

Saint Louis, MO

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$10/hr
5 years experience
I am a very dependable, personable, organized, and kind person. I have years of experience caring for children and persons with various disabilities, handicaps, and disorders, including but not limited to: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger's, Tourette's, the elderly, ADD/ADHD, mental disorders, Alzheimer's/dementia, and much...
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Florissant, MO

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$26/hr
5 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Fatuma, and I am a 22-year-old student at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. I have extensive experience working with children, having been a nanny for seven families over the years. My responsibilities have included school drop-offs, extracurricular activity coordination, and providing attentive care for...
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More About Denise

Saint Louis, MO

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$25/hr
20 years experience
Hello and thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. I am Denise! Mother, caretaker, teacher assistant, sister, and daughter. I've been trying n childcare since I was a teenager and now I am over 40! I love working with children! They make you smile, are naturally curious, kind, and have an innate love for learning. I...
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Saint Louis, MO

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I have a wealth of experience working with special needs individuals. I began at age 19 working as an ABA therapist and then went on to teach high school students with a variety of disabilities including challenging behaviors. I have also worked at a private school with provided education strictly for students with autism...
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Florissant, MO

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I'm Amanda, a compassionate, positive, and dedicated care provider with over a decade of hands-on experience. I first began caregiving in 2005, and ever since, it's become more than just a career, it's my calling. I take pride in supporting individuals with their daily routines, promoting independence, and bringing...
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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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Florissant, MO

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$19/hr
2 years experience
Hello, my name is Schuyler and I am junior in college majoring in Social Work. I am also CPR certified. I also have a AA degree as well. I would describe my personality as fun, caring, and responsible. I like working with kids because I had a great babysitter as a kid, and they really made an impact on my life. I hope to be that...
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Special Needs Caregiver

Granite City, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
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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