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Please view and check out my senior and childcare page, too.... I have worked with disabled for over 15 years
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"Great person! She is responsible and has a wonderful work ethic. I highly recommend DaQuana. I would be so happy to still be working with her, but it seems she is allergic to animals and I have a Service Dog....
Reviewed by Janis T.
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I am a great, experienced Nanny look for a family to care for. I have 10 plus years of experience with caring for children newborn and up. Experience with children with special needs. Knowledgeable in child development and age appropriate learning. Enjoy doing crafts, outside time, field trips, music time.
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"As a first time Mom, relinquishing the care of my newborn child was the scariest thing I could have imagined. After interviewing 10+ nannies, I found Carey on Care.com. As a career nanny, she had the perfect...
Reviewed by Blair S.
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I have worked with psych, currently working with the Alzheimer's Dementia residents I have experience with advanced Alzheimer's dementia certification. I am currently working with down syndrome residents as well with residents who are ambulatory. I have a recent copy of background check upon request.
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"Lisa has been a blessing for our family. We have 2 sons that she takes care of for us before school. One of our sons is a child with Autism, non-verbal, and can be difficult at times. She jumped right in to...
Reviewed by Katie B.
Atha C.
Saint Louis, MO
$13-18/hr
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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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I am a certified Early Childhood and Elementary teacher who is retired. My expertise is working with infants, toddlers, and young children. I have experience working with children with special needs and developmental delays. I have worked with children and their families in the school setting and providing quality care for...
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"Janet became our full time nanny when our daughter was about 14 weeks old. My husband and I had just moved to St. Louis from Europe and I we were both starting (or had just started) new jobs. Our baby was still...
Reviewed by Alba B.
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Jolene has provided quality private childcare services since 2012. Jolene has taken assignments with families, organizations and child care centers. Though she primarily works with older youth and transitioning adults as a college and career advisor, there is extensive background with all youth ages, including those under 1 year...
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"Jolene has been excellent when working with my toddler. She is dependable, kind and trustworthy. She always arrives on time and provides updates throughout the day. My daughter is safe and in good spirits...
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Lindsay H.
Saint Louis, MO
$15-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have 16 years of experience working with children and adults with mental illness, autism and other development disabilities. I currently work part time as a Behavior Therapist providing Applied Behavior Analysis services to children. I am in search of additional work so that I can expand my skills and interests.
Alexis W.
Saint Louis, MO
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
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I'm an energetic, creative and outgoing 28-year-old who loves working with kids. I fell into childcare 10 years ago and love it so much that I continue doing that part-time. I've been working as a babysitter since high school and have worked with multiple families for extended periods of time. I have experience with kids of all...
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"Alexis was our first experience booking someone through care.com, so we were a bit nervous and not quite sure what to expect. But what we got was an absolutely delightful lady who put both me, my wife, and both...
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I have been working with special-needs individuals for over six years at a non-profit organization, both center-based and residential. I have been looking for new opportunities both to expand my experience and work credentials. I have experience in many work-fields but thus far, this has been the most rewarding work I have...
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"Aaron works where he is a Community Service Specialist. He is under my supervision. He is a wonderful staff who is always willing to assist when there is a need. In addition to his own responsibilities, he...
Reviewed by Nigel F.
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Hi, My name is Caressa. I have 15 years experience working with seniors. I've worked with dementia, disabilities, mental health, independent, hospice, terminally ill, special needs and much more. I have a heart of compassion. I can't ever see myself doing anything else. I have my heart set on helping Seniors and/or children. I...
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I have many years of experience. I can help with Travel and Light Housekeeping. I am an outdoors woman with 3 older children of my own, one special needs. Recently employed at a private, Christian school. I was raised in the Lutheran faith and still active with my church. I love to sing. If you do not prefer Christian songs to...
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My name is Kim and I am currently a paraprofessional and work with children with special needs throughout the school year. I have been working with children in Early Childhood for 25 years. I have taught in the private school sector as well as in the public school system. I have worked with children spanning from newborn...
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Hello! My name is Oluwatolani but I go by Tolani. I recently graduated from college and I am available in St. Louis this summer. I am reliable and value communication. I do not have a car :(, but hopefully that can be worked around. (I can get to and from your home. I just won't have a way to get the children around if needed)....
Desiree C.
Saint Louis, MO
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced And Licensed Caregiver / Nurse Assistant For Infants-seniors
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I'm a Nurse Assistant . I can provide services from Infant to seniors no problem. I cherish being a caregiver it's truly been my passion for years! I'm hands on, very attentive, very patient , adaptive and strong minded and I work efficiently with children, adults and even pets of all ages and special needs. I have history...
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"She is caring and very respectful. She listens to understand & loves to lend a helping hand. "
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Elise H.
Edwardsville, IL
$11-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
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This past summer, I have worked as a camp counselor. This job included watching 15-25 kids everyday for 3 months. I plan to teach after I graduate college and would love more experience working with kids. I have also spent one on one time with special needs kids and am equipped to take care of them.
Tristian G.
Saint Louis, MO
$30-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
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My Availability isn't accurate pls DM to inquire!
Experience as a CNA/Care giver for children with ADHD, autism, and cerebral palsy
- Currently working as RN in a hospital on postpartum/mother baby unit, float to neonatal ICU and part time as a Pediatric Home Health Nurse
- Trach Care, seizure care, special needs, Activities...
Kelsey K.
Saint Louis, MO
$15-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Over the last two years, I was a middle and high school science teacher in Milwaukee, WI. During those two years, I worked with 15+ students with special needs (IEP's, behavior plans, etc.) I absolutely love working with kids but decided to leave the classroom in hopes of eventually going back to school for psychology. While I...
Susy Z.
Saint Louis, MO
$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have worked with children for 10 years. I have worked as a floater, lead teacher and an after care teacher. I am able to teach 1-year-olds all the way up to 12 years old. I simply love children and I enjoy spending time with them. I also have experience with children and adults who have special needs. I also get along with...
Leslie H.
Edwardsville, IL
$12-17/hr • 5 yrs exp
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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...
Erica R.
Saint Louis, MO
$20-30/hr
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I am a certified EMT, comfortable in emergency and high-stress situations. I am patient, sympathetic, and understanding when caring for others. I am also comfortable with pets.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fairview Heights, IL
Daquana S.
5.0
Great person! She is responsible and has a wonderful work ethic. I highly recommend DaQuana. I would be so happy to still be working with her, but it seems she is allergic to animals and I have a Service Dog. She really triedd HARD to make it work. Thanks DaQuana!
- Janis T.
Carey E.
5.0
As a first time Mom, relinquishing the care of my newborn child was the scariest thing I could have imagined. After interviewing 10+ nannies, I found Carey on Care.com. As a career nanny, she had the perfect amount of experience, maturity, knowledge and professionalism that I was looking for. But...
- Blair S.
Lisa A.
5.0
Lisa has been a blessing for our family. We have 2 sons that she takes care of for us before school. One of our sons is a child with Autism, non-verbal, and can be difficult at times. She jumped right in to take the job, and has done an amazing job with our boys. She even drives our other son to...
- Katie B.
Janet K.
5.0
Janet became our full time nanny when our daughter was about 14 weeks old. My husband and I had just moved to St. Louis from Europe and I we were both starting (or had just started) new jobs. Our baby was still very colicky at this time and I was nursing her full time, pumping at work.
Janet's...
- Alba B.
Jolene H.
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Our kids had a great time with Jolene! She was great with my 4 year old nephew who is nonverbal and my 2.5 year old niece had so much fun playing with her. 10/10 recommend Jolene!
- Gaby C.
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