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- $15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
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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...
Care Member says "The absolute I've ever read about since my son's in here on earth in these 3 years.Thank god for people like you."
I have over 25 years experience taking care of people in their homes. I have worked with many different types of people, from hospice patients, to patients with all types of disabilities, and people just needing help in their homes. Some of my training includes using Hoyer lifts, incontinence care, grooming, hygiene, bathing,...
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- $18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
meal prep
hospice services
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Im a retired Christian Nurse who has 25 yrs experience working in the health Care field . I come from a Military Family. I've worked in hospitals, Doctors offices, Long term care facilities, home health and addiction treatment facilities. I have worked with peds, geriatrics, hospice, dementia, special needs of every age level....
Pattie S. says "Her nursing background was very helpful with my mom who had dementia and cancer. She really cares for the people she takes care of."
I've worked as a nurse in the field of special needs adults and children for many years. From Autism to spinal cord injuries. I'm a Christian nurse who's compassionate and loyal.
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
I'm a caring, reliable, outgoing, positive person, who adores children of all ages. I'm a retired Christian Nurse who's worked with many children of special needs.
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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Hey there! My name is Tori and I am 24 years old. I am taking a break from school, but am a year away from my degree in education. I have several years of experience babysitting children as well as children with special needs. I have also worked in both an elementary and middle school environment. At a job I had at a school, I...
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
CNA/CMT Skilled with neurological care, stroke victims, Parkinson's lewy body, multiple system atrophy, extensive Dementia/ Alzheimer's, ALS. experience and wound care, (pressure sores, skin tears, weeping cellulitis). experienced with colostomy care, catheters, purewick. Provide errands, hygiene, organizational skills,...
I have over 25 years of experience working with individuals with physical and mental challenges. Working on daily living skills and community integrated activities. Med pass certification and experience. CPR and first aid training.
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I have experience in special needs children I also provide care for DCFS for more then 20 years . I have a great love for helping children, I'm very dependable and responsible I have also been fingerprinted and I have a current background check through DCFS.
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10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I worked with many differnt disabled kids from behavior, down sydrome, and autism. I do night care for a family with 2 children one child typical and the other special need. I also can work in high demanding position and can time mange with more then 1 child. Great communication skills and always up for new challenges and wolud...
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- $23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 26 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
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Hi my name is Shantelle AKA Tellie. I have over 20 years experience caring for children of all ages from newborn to teenagers. I am also experienced with children with special needs ranging from delayed, developmental, behavioral and physical disabilities like feeding tubes etc.
Care Member says "We love Shantelle! She is so great with my autistic children. Very patient, understanding and kind. "
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am the mother of a 36-year-old daughter who has Down syndrome. I have worked in the past as a job developer, as well as a job coach for the St. Louis ARC. I also worked as an ISL employee caring for individuals with special needs in their home. I have also worked for an agency providing care to seniors in their home. I have...
Niki R. says "I can't say enough great things about Bonnie. She is caring, gentle and knowledgeable. Bonnie was a true advocate for my mother. When PT and OT were working...
My name is Cher. I am very reliable, patient, loving and creative person. I have babysst since I was 13. Was a nanny for at least 6 years for different families ages newborn to 13 years old. Worked with special needs as a paraprofessional for a year k-3rd then worked at 3 different centers for at least 3 years in the infant...
Tai O. says "Cher was great with our daughter and sent us regular updates throughout the night."
I am a 57-year-old woman whose youngest daughter is 32 and has Down syndrome. I also have a 13-year-old grandson who has Asperger's. I worked for four years with the St. Louis ARC, providing jobs as well as coaching for special ed. adults. I also worked at Willow's Way as an ISL employee caring for individuals with special needs...
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Faith. I have 4 years of experience serving at church with 3-5-year-olds. I also took 3 years worth of early childhood education courses and have worked in preschool and elementary classrooms. I grew up in a big family (6 siblings) with two brothers who have down syndrome, so I am mildly familiar with special...
Care Member says "Faith is Awesome worker she is patient and understanding....work very well with my daughter... AMAZING PERSON!!!!"
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
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Hello! My name is Fatuma, and I am a 22-year-old student at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. I have extensive experience working with children, having been a nanny for seven families over the years. My responsibilities have included school drop-offs, extracurricular activity coordination, and providing attentive care for...
Live-in home care
transportation
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...
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I am currently a Travel Licensed Social Worker, looking for interim work in childcare. I love working with infants, toddlers and youth as well as individuals with special needs. I have over 8 years of experience in this field & will definitely be a fit.
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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...
I'd describe my personality as person centered, intent focused, happy.
I like working with kids because they are imaginative and curious.
My skills include stages of development, nonverbal communication, and observation.
Thank you for your interest in my bio, I hope it offers enough insight into my work experience, as it...
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of December 2025
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.0
Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Godfrey, IL
Special Needs Caregivers in Godfrey, IL are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
Rhonda M.
The absolute I've ever read about since my son's in here on earth in these 3 years.Thank god for people like you.
- Care member
Julie W.
Her nursing background was very helpful with my mom who had dementia and cancer. She really cares for the people she takes care of.
- Pattie S.
Shantelle B.
We love Shantelle! She is so great with my autistic children. Very patient, understanding and kind.
- Care member
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