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Emily L.

Fun, Energetic, Experienced Sitter

Bridgeton, MO

from
$13/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
I am a recent college graduate. I have been baby sitting for 10+ years, I have experience in education and have worked in an at home day care. I am First Aid and CPR certified. I have worked as a summer camp counselor for 5 years with a wide variety of kids working on play, imagination, independent, and creativity. I also have...
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Cher-rey S.

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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Mary S.

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver Available

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with children in various capacities for 15 years and am particularly drawn to those families dealing with special needs. Aside from that particular passion, working with children in general is rewarding no matter what the circumstances are. I enjoy taking the time to get to know them and what makes them unique as...
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Melissa P.

I Would Love to Be Someone Full Time Caregiver

Maryland Heights, MO

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have work and is still working for the mentally ill. I have been on my job for 28 years. I am train in C. P. Rand First Aid, OIG, have work with people in wheelchairs. I also am train on how to take blood sugars. I love working with the elderly who needs help. I love my Job. Looking for something more one on one. I work with...

Shondell H. says "Melissa is phenomenal. I am a quadriplegic. I travel alone. My wife contacted her to help me. Absolutely professional. I will be using her every time I...

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Shantelle B.

Experienced Caregiver For Typical And Special Needs Children

Florissant, MO

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 26 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Alex M.

Experienced Babysitter Looking For Evenings/Weekend Hours

Saint Charles, MO

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi guys! I currently work at a local swim school for kiddos! I'm looking for a new position that can provide me a better schedule for my needs. Before this job I was a nanny for a wonderful family I met through Care for 2. 5 years! Before that, I was a paraprofessional, working with a child while he attended school. I have...

Liz H. says "Alex worked as my regular nanny for 2 and a half years for my two young kids. She is absolutely amazing. Every day, she'd show up with a grounded energetic...

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Andrea D.

Summer Babysitter/Nanny

Chesterfield, MO

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
I am a SAHM of 2 children. For the last 5 1/2 years I have taken care of children out of my home. I spent 10 years as a teacher, teaching elementary up to high school aged children with & without special needs. My degrees are in Education, Special Education, Child Development & a Masters in Deaf Education. I left the education...

Sarah H. says "Andrea exceeds my expectations every single time she cares for my infant, which has been as often as twice a week. Unlike other childcare providers, she is...

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Bonnie C.

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a 57-year-old woman whose youngest daughter is 32 and has Down syndrome. I also have a 13-year-old grandson who has Asperger's. I worked for four years with the St. Louis ARC, providing jobs as well as coaching for special ed. adults. I also worked at Willow's Way as an ISL employee caring for individuals with special needs...
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Taylor R.

I Love Kids Almost As Much As I Love Caring For Them

Chesterfield, MO

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! At the start of my professional childcare journey in 2018, I began working at a daycare. The ages at the daycare range from newborns to 12-year-olds! In 2020, due to COVID, I decided to work one on one as a nanny. That's when I began the hunt for my perfect nanny family! I have spent the past few years nannying & fell...

Rachel C. says "We had a working interview with Taylor for a nanny position for our two children, one of whom is a Type One Diabetic. She was punctual, attentive, and...

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Jennifer K.

Experienced Teacher Looking For Summer Work

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked as a teacher for over 29 years. I love working will students of all ages, including those with special needs. I have experience working will many types of disabilities, including autism, Cerebral Palsy, Angelman's syndrome and Down's Syndrome. I can also be 'on call' to care for sick children, or do last minute...
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Faith G.

My 3 E's: Empathy, Education, And Enjoyment

Florissant, MO

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
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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Kathleen B.

Part-Time, Full-Time, Live-In/Live-Out Caregiver Available

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a school teacher (BA in Education and Musical Theatre from Fontbonne University in St. Louis, Missouri) who has been caring for children of all ages and abilities (infant care, special needs care, etc.) in California since 1989. I'm a children's book author and illustrator, musical composer, and former dance and theatre...

Luci N. says "Kathleen has watched our two children, ages 5 and 7, providing pick up from school to our home. Our family loved her! She provided excellent, engaging and...

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Elizabeth M.

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I have 15 years of experience working with children ages newborn to 18 in varying capacities - babysitter, nanny, mentor, and teacher. I have spent a great deal of that time working with siblings and larger groups of children as well as some time caring for those with special needs. I believe leading with empathy and patience...

Brooke H. says "She is able to jump in and get to know your kids quickly and easily!"

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Bonnie C.

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
I am the mother of a 36-year-old daughter who has Down syndrome. I have worked in the past as a job developer, as well as a job coach for the St. Louis ARC. I also worked as an ISL employee caring for individuals with special needs in their home. I have also worked for an agency providing care to seniors in their home. I have...

Niki R. says "I can't say enough great things about Bonnie. She is caring, gentle and knowledgeable. Bonnie was a true advocate for my mother. When PT and OT were working...

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Andrea D.

Teacher Looking For A Summer Caregiver/Tutor Position

Chesterfield, MO

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am Deaf Education teacher. I have experience teaching Middle School through High School students with and without special needs
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Aba H.

Compassionate Caregiver For People With Special Needs

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I grew up in a home with an uncle with special needs. In my native country, there are no resources to assist families who have loved ones with special needs; hence, we had to care for my uncle at home. I enjoyed serving him and seeing his broad smile whenever I helped him. My love for helping others led me to work with a...

Christy K. says "Aba has been a blessing. She is kind and responsive to the needs of the person she cares for and their family. She is a great help."

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Mary D.

Experience With Several Special Needs

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
6 years experience
I worked in an ABA school with children for severe behavioral disorders. My particular child was non-verbal and autistic. I have worked with children with developmental delays, as well as children with feeding tubes and oxygen.

Darsey K. says "I offered a Position and she promptly acknowledges, which shows me she is a very considerate and dependable type of person. I appreciate that she took the...

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Katelyn S.

Part-time Caregiver

Saint Charles, MO

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I received my Bachelors in Psychology from Truman State University in Dec. 2019. I will be starting an advanced nursing program in May 2020, therefore I have taken a variety of nursing courses already. I am CPR/BLS certified. I work part-time at Emergent Learning as a First Steps Provider and ABA Implementer. My nephew has many...

Debora R. says "Katelyn (Katie) has worked for me the past 6 summers. Katie is always in a good mood. Shows up on time. Takes pride in every task she is given. She...

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Shantelle B.

Part-time Special Needs Provider

Florissant, MO

5.0(0)
from
$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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Marvel P.

Woman

Saint Louis, MO

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I went to school for nursing in 1990& 91, and I had to stop because I had a special need son, and it was hard to find childcare for him. After he started school, I went back to school in 1996 for pharmaceuticals now to learn a different aspect of medicine. I like to be all around to better serve my family & others. I raised 10...
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  • The average post rate is $13.00/hr as of December 2025

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

Cher-rey S.

Cher was great with our daughter and sent us regular updates throughout the night.

- Tai O.

Melissa P.

Melissa is phenomenal. I am a quadriplegic. I travel alone. My wife contacted her to help me. Absolutely professional. I will be using her...

- Shondell H.

Shantelle B.

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

- Care member

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