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Lydia C.

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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Collinsville, IL

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$22/hr
9 years experience
Hey there, I am happy to share about my life experience working with kids. I started to work with the little ones when I was just one of them! After high school I decided to become a teacher. During my studies I worked in a kindergarten for two years, on of the years I was working with two special needs students; and the other...
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I am a single mom of a 9-year-old boy. I work a full time job, but am needing extra money. I am available in the evenings/nights /weekends. I prefer to babysit from my home, but am willing to go to your home. I have worked many jobs taking care of kids, elderly, and people with disabilities. I have worked 10+ years with people...
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100% Availability. Pet Sitter, Baby Sitter, Elderly Care Giver, Or Special Needs. I Do It All!

Collinsville, IL

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$12/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a single mom of a 9-year-old boy. I work full time, but am needing extra money. I am available in the evenings/nights/weekends/days off to assist in babysitting, special needs care, pet sit/walk, help running errands, housekeeping, etc. I have worked many jobs taking care of kids, elderly, and people w physical and mental...
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100% Availability. Pet Sitter, Baby Sitter, Elderly Care Giver, Or Special Needs. I Do It All!

Collinsville, IL

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
personal care
light cleaning
errands
I am a single mom of a 9-year-old boy. I work full time, but am needing extra money. I am available in the evenings/nights/weekends/days off to assist in babysitting, special needs care, pet sit/walk, help running errands, housekeeping, etc. I have worked many jobs taking care of kids, elderly, and people w physical and mental...
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O Fallon, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as calm, patient, and somewhat introverted, so quiet at first. I like working with kids because I love children and miss having my own at home. I'm a recently retired RN. I started working with kids when I was a teenager, I babysat frequently for family and friends. I now have two grown children of...
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Special Education Teacher Seeking PT Summer Gig!

Belleville, IL

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$22/hr
4 years experience
Hi, I'm Sarah. I have a Master of Arts in Special Education. I have worked with a variety of ages and diagnoses. I have taught at the 1-4th grade levels and at the high school level.
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Granite City, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Transportation
live-in home care
Supporting adults and seniors' well-being is a personal passion of mine. I'm a compassionate and empathetic caregiver with two years of experience providing live-in home care and transportation. I have a college degree and adapt to changing routines or unexpected challenges when caring for individuals with special needs or...
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Registered Behavorial Tech

Belleville, IL

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$14/hr
5 years experience
I have worked with kids with autism and other learning disabilities for the past five years. During the school year I work at school for autism in Maplewood Missouri. I have had lots of experience with older and younger kids. I also have had lots of experience with potty training, aggressive behaviors, sleep therapy and feeding...
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Former Applied Behavioral Analysis Behavioral Technician

East Saint Louis, IL

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Hello, I am a college student earning my associates in Business Administration at SWIC. I have experience with children of every age and gender, as well as, experience taking care of children with disabilities. From October 2019- February 2022 I worked at Center for Autism and Related Disorders as a behavioral therapist,...
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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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Here To Help!

O Fallon, IL

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I'm Preston and 29 years old. I have worked with the awesome special needs population for the last 10 years. I was the day program manager for one of Denver's largest adult day programs, and now I'm a host home provider for two adults with intellectual disabilities. There's still quite a bit of free time on my hands and I'd...
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Granite City, IL

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$16/hr
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 3years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so minimum...
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Retired Professor & Mom

Troy, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
Yes, I'm retired, but looking for fluff/vacation money, purpose, and want to do something I love. I love kids! I have two of my own now grown, but no grandkids yet. Even though I had a career, I always put my kids first, and miss that time with young ones. I would love to care for and play with yours. What's better than getting...
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Edwardsville, IL

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$19/hr
Meal prep
transportation
light cleaning
errands
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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Anastasia

Edwardsville, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I currently work as a Registered Behavior Technician 3 days a week. I have also worked with a man through DORS who had epilepsy and developmental delays. I would love to talk with you about this opportunity.
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Caseyville, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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Belleville, IL

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$15/hr
Meal prep
respite care
light cleaning
transportation
errands
I am a veteran with 20 years of military service as a health services administration technician. I am currently married and am a stay at home mom to my 6-year-old daughter and special needs sister-in-law. My caregiving experience is with my sister-in-law to whom I provide bathing, toileting, dressing, meal prep, laundry and...
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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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Dependable, Mature Caregiver

Edwardsville, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
respite care
live-in home care
visiting nurse
dementia
I attended vocational school in high school for nursing for two years. I worked in several nursing homes, hospitals and home care. I have taken care of elderly and special needs kids. What I can bring to the table is years of past experience and I am dependable, caring, and mature and I will treat your loved one like my own...
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