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Crystal B.

Patient, Loving And Experienced

Defiance, MO

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I have been a prekindergarten and preschool teacher for 10 years now. I have also been a Nanny and ran my own home daycare. I have had quite a few special needs children in my class over the years and they have taught me a lot. I enjoyed the challenges of caring for and teaching them. I also come from a very big family and have...
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Patient, Caring, Professional Nanny

Defiance, MO

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Welcome! My name is Crystal. I have over 20 years experience working with children from birth to teenagers. I started in the daycare and Academy side of teaching and loved it. I moved to the private sector to be a nanny 12 years ago and found that I loved it even more. I can spend more time with the children. I can help the...
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Part Time Care Giver

O Fallon, MO

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I work with elementary children with special needs in a school district for the past 10 years. Also, I have taught preschool and was a nanny for 5 years. I enjoy playing with children, that way I can be a kid too. I am looking for occasional jobs so parents can enjoy respite from their children.
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Flexible, Fun Babysitter Available

Labadie, MO

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have 2 children of my own but have always helped out watching others children. I have help raise children whose parent weren't there and gave them a loving and safe environment. I enjoy life and feel that children should be positively reinforced at all times. I am a loving and caring person that is active, enjoys time outside...
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Full-Time Nanny Available

O Fallon, MO

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$10/hr
3 years experience
I have been working with children with a wide variety of special needs for the past three years during clinical internships as I earned a bachelors and masters degree in speech language pathology. I have experience working with children diagnosed with Down syndrome, Autism, Traumatic Brain Injury, Chromosome Deletions, Extreme...
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Chesterfield, MO

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$22/hr
4 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi! My name is Ava, I'm a sophomore at Meramec doing online school! I've worked with every age including special needs. I'm AED, CPR and first aid certified. Please let me know if you are interested. Thank you!
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Special Need Caregiver

Labadie, MO

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I am a responsible adult that has experience with Downs syndrome, Autism and mobility issues. I enjoy working with Special needs children because they know no enemy and think that life is always great. I think their outlook on life should infect everyone. I know some sign language (a little rusty), and enjoy teaching and...
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Experienced Special Needs Provider

O Fallon, MO

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have 13 years experience as an Instructional Assistant working with children with special needs. I have provided respite for children on the autism spectrum and with behavioral challenges. I am comfortable with pets, except cats. Unfortunately, very allergic to cats.
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O Fallon, MO

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$14/hr
2 years experience
I am currently a paraprofessional at an elementary school. I work with children with a wide range of special needs in my building. I work most in essential skills and social emotional classrooms.
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Augusta, MO

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have 10 years experience as a Home Health Aide. I have been trained in first aid and CPR. I do cooking, cleaning, laundry, personal hygiene, transfers, shopping, transportation, etc.
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O Fallon, MO

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$20/hr
2 years experience
My special needs experience is now over 10 years old, but it is something I care deeply about and would love to pursue again. When I was 21 I worked for a company called Willow's Way in St. Charles Missouri that provided in home care for adults with special needs. I was the lead in a home with two clients who were non verbal and...
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Mom Of 2 Toddlers Seeking Jobs In Childcare That Allow Me To Bring My Children Along With Me!

O Fallon, MO

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$21/hr
6 years experience
Hello! My name is Lydia, and I am a stay at home mom of 2 toddlers. I am seeking work in childcare that will be okay with my two kiddos coming along! I have at least 6 years of experience nannying/babysitting. I have worked for families with children of all age ranges, and I also have experience working with children with...
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Certified Nurse Assistant

Foristell, MO

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience with G-tube feedings, sensory impaired, visually impaired. Im a CNA With 14 yrs of experience with elderly and 14 yrs of personal experience with special needs children. I worked in a nursing home for 2 yrs, did hospice care for 9 years, and a few yrs doing home health care. I also worked in a day care for 1...
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O Fallon, MO

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$16/hr
4 years experience
I am an early childhood special educator currently working in a preschool setting; however, I am certified in special education from birth to age 21. I have experience with teens and individuals with mobility challenges. I am uniquely qualified to work with children with cerebral palsy, as I was a foster parent to a child with...
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Part-Time Care Provider Available

O Fallon, MO

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have an extensive background in childcare, with more than 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages. In addition, I have a significant amount of experience caring for special needs children. Depending on the ages, I feel comfortable caring for 3 or more children at a time. I am fun, energetic and loving. I believe...
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A Caring RN Who Has A Passion For The Elderly

Wildwood, MO

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have been a RN for over 13 years. I have a heart for helping others. I am CPR certified and willing to help anyone who is in need.
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Certified Special Education, Teacher

O Fallon, MO

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have been a certified special education teacher for 26 years and my masters degree is in special education. I have worked with all age groups and with students who presented with a wide range of abilities. Those that know me and my teaching style would likely agree that I am kind, compassionate, patient, easy going,...
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I Love Kids Almost As Much As I Love Caring For Them

Chesterfield, MO

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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High Ridge, MO

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
7 years experience
I have assisted a family with a special needs child. mostly have delay with Asperger, add, apraxic and ocd children.
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