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Rhonda M.

Experienced, Loving, Mother Looking For Children To Babysit

Godfrey, IL

4.4(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 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...

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."

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Full-Time Care Giver

Godfrey, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
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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Alton, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
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.
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Retired Nurse Looking To Care For Your Loved One

Alton, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
hospice services
dementia
light cleaning
companionship
+ 1 more
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....
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Alton, IL

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$19/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
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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Babysitter!

Florissant, MO

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$14/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Main experience is babysitting elementary schoolers. I adore kiddos, and believe they're the future of this world. Growing up, I gained valuable experience caring for and teaching children through babysitting staff at my high school. I have a natural affinity for working with little ones, including those with special needs....
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Paraprofessional Looking For Summer Job

Florissant, MO

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hello! My name is Mary! I'm a paraprofessional at the Hazelwood school district and I'm looking for summer time babysitting! I've worked with kids and adults with special needs and physical needs since 2016! I have my CNA license, CPR/first aid, medication certification, MANDT and I'm finger printed through the state of...
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Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
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...

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Saint Louis, MO

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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...
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Florissant, MO

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been working with children for the last 17 plus years and I enjoy it. I started working at a Children's Home as a child care provider, and did that for 5-6 years. Then I went to teach a class full of 2 and 3-year-olds. One day I would like to open my own day care for special needs children. These past two years I have...

Care Member says "Ms. Monique has been wonderful with our 3 kids, she watched them all summer last year, during school breaks and any other time that we needed her. She...

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Experienced Caregiver For Typical And Special Needs Children

Florissant, MO

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 26 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
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. "

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Professional Nanny & Family Assistant

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
Currently available for occasional nanny hours in the Saint Louis, MO area. 12+ years of experience, including coaching, expressive therapies with children, and infant care. I have worked with ages birth-18 and am well versed in infant care and non-medical special needs. I have experience with little one's activities such as...

Care Member says "Ramanda is a true blessing! She took care of our one year old and still does occasionally. She taught our son so much and I always feel safe and have...

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Saint Louis, MO

5.0(0)
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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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Saint Charles, MO

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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."

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My 3 E's: Empathy, Education, And Enjoyment

Florissant, MO

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
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!!!!"

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Experienced Teacher/ Nanny

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Currently with a family Tuesday / Wednesday and Thursday . I do bring my 4-year-old boy along and have been with the same family six months now. I was introduced to my previous family after word of mouth from my previous two. I'm looking for long term but short is ok too. I can provide a strong resume and recommendations. I am...

Care Member says "Amanda has been nannying for our family for over a year. She started off watching my oldest when he was a toddler and started taking care of my youngest...

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Part-time Special Needs Provider

Florissant, MO

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
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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Big Heart

Florissant, MO

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Hospice services
light cleaning
errands
meal prep
dementia
+ 1 more
Hi, I am Charilyn but my friends call me Cha cha. I am originally from the Philippines. I have been living in Saint Louis for 9 yrs now. I am currently working for transportation helping students with special needs. I am in my first year studying Psychology for Child and Adolescent Development. Helping others is my passion...
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Emma Mom Of 4

Saint Louis, MO

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
I love kids especially the little ones my son is autistic. I've been dealing with autism for the last 17 years with my son so I do have experience in special-needs. I also used to work for the Emahas homes which dealt with special needs children.

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of June 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

Bonnie C.

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...

- Niki R.

Ann C.

Ms. Monique has been wonderful with our 3 kids, she watched them all summer last year, during school breaks and any other time that we...

- Care member

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