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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.
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- $19/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
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...
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
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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 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...
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
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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...
Personal care
visiting nurse
live-in home care
dementia
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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- $23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 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! All together, I have worked in childcare for almost 9 years & now that I'm an adult I am looking to branch out in a new area doing what I love. I have cared for up to 8 children...
Andrea D. says "I love having Jariah as my babysitter. She is very sweet and very full of energy."
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...
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...
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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- $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...
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 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...
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...
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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- $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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- $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
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
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...
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
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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- $20/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
I am 35 years old, live in St. Louis City.
Education:
Experience:
From 18-21, co-owned a company providing specialized care to kids w/ special needs
Teach For America in 2014 teaching 3rd grade in St. Louis Public Schools
Taught 8 yrs, specializing in trauma-responsive strategies & social justice ed
Education...
Care Member says "Grace has cared for my 3, 5, and 7 year olds several times since they were babies. She is amazing with multiple kids, given all of her experience as a...
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The average post rate is $16.29/hr as of December 2025
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0
Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Edwardsville, IL
Special Needs Caregivers in Edwardsville, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
Callie K.
Callie is absolutely great! She babysat my daughter who loved her. Sometimes I would come home earlier than expected or would have to run...
- Tiffany S.
Jariah H.
I love having Jariah as my babysitter. She is very sweet and very full of energy.
- Andrea D.
Grace H.
Grace has cared for my 3, 5, and 7 year olds several times since they were babies. She is amazing with multiple kids, given all of her...
- Care member
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