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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.
I enjoy being around kids. I am comfortable around all ages of children to include newborns. I grow close with the families and still talk to families that no longer need me due to their kiddos growing up. I am CPR and first aid certified by the American heart association. I do have experience with kids who have special needs,...
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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- $33/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I attended vocational school in high school for nursing for two years. I became an CNA in 1983, I worked in several nursing homes, hospitals and home care. I have taken care of elderly and special needs kids. I have not done any home care for several years, I was most recently an operations manager for a large transportation...
Dementia
visiting nurse
live-in home care
personal care
respite care
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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- $19/hr
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
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...
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
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I have babysat and nannied for many children of all ages from infants to preteens since I was about 14. I have a 1-year-old niece and many young cousins. I have worked with special needs kids through tutoring, the special Olympics, and working at an autism clinic. I have experience in cleaning, cooking, yard work, tutoring, etc....
Tiffany S. says "Callie is absolutely great! She babysat my daughter who loved her. Sometimes I would come home earlier than expected or would have to run home really...
I have experience with caring for special needs children (autism, down syndrome, epilepsy, and dyslexia). I have taken classes at SIUe about child development and education. I have experience as a caregiver for seniors with dementia as well.
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- $15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Catie and I am 22, studying Education and Biology at SIUe. I have been babysitting for years and have done nannying full time over the summers as well. I love kids so much! I have experience babysitting for children with special needs too (down syndrome and epilepsy). Previously, I have worked as a lifeguard for...
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- $23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
+ 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! Before this my mother was a licensed daycare provider and I worked for her. However, I have work in childcare for almost 9 years & now that I am an adult I am looking to branch...
Andrea D. says "I love having Jariah as my babysitter. She is very sweet and very full of energy."
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
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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...
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...
Meal prep
I love caring for kids. I have a big family and I always took care of my nieces and nephews. I do have one daughter of my own that I take care of. I love taking care of disabled kids with special needs
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...
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
+ 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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- $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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- $15/hr
I am currently working towards getting my bachelors degree (major psychology) at Liberty University. I have always worked with special needs children and it is a passion of mine to continue working and helping children. I have a passion for helping others.
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
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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- $15/hr
10 years experience
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...
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
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
personal care
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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The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of June 2025
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0
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