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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
Transportation
light cleaning
errands
meal prep
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...
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
Craft assistance
carpooling
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...
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
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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...
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...
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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.
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...
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
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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- $23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
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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...
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...
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
I am a Visual Arts teacher during the school year at an international private Christian school. I am raising three amazing growing humans who are currently 14/14/12. I have experience with infants to 12th grade. I am background checked and finger printed in both Illinois and Missouri. I am trained in trauma and special needs. My...
I have almost 10 years of experience in the healthcare field now.
I was a CNA at a nursing home for four years, a direct support professional for two years in Missouri. With the past four years, I have been a case manager/working with adults with developmental disabilities and I work front line.
I have experience with hospice,...
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...
Grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
Hi there! My name is Morgan, and I've been babysitting for families in the community for the past three years. I have experience caring for children of all ages, from newborns to pre-teens. Beyond standard childcare, I also have experience working with children with special needs, which has taught me the importance of patience,...
Craft assistance
carpooling
Nurturing young minds and fostering a positive environment for children has been my passion for over a decade. My extensive experience as a nanny and babysitter, plus being a mom myself, allow me to provide thoughtful, informed care for children of all ages. I am patient, creative, and truly enjoy engaging children through...
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- $13/hr
I'm a loving and caring person love too work with the disabled and elderly that can't help themselves. Compassionate about my job
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- $15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
I have four children of my own. The last two I adopted are the most important things in the world to me. I did foster care for about 5 years before we adopted. I cared for all kinds of different types of children with different needs, a lot of them were special needs children. We enjoyed taking care of all the children we had...
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