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Shantelle B.

Experienced Caregiver For Typical And Special Needs Children

Florissant, MO

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 26 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Melissa P.

I Would Love to Be Someone Full Time Caregiver

Maryland Heights, MO

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have work and is still working for the mentally ill. I have been on my job for 28 years. I am train in C. P. Rand First Aid, OIG, have work with people in wheelchairs. I also am train on how to take blood sugars. I love working with the elderly who needs help. I love my Job. Looking for something more one on one. I work with...

Shondell H. says "Melissa is phenomenal. I am a quadriplegic. I travel alone. My wife contacted her to help me. Absolutely professional. I will be using her every time I...

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Shantelle B.

Part-time Special Needs Provider

Florissant, MO

5.0(0)
from
$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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Carey E.

Part Time Nanny Available For Nights And Weekends!

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
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.

Blair S. says "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...

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Rhonda M.

Experienced, Loving, Mother Looking For Children To Babysit

Godfrey, IL

4.4(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Faith G.

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

Florissant, MO

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
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!!!!"

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Mary D.

Experience With Several Special Needs

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
6 years experience
I worked in an ABA school with children for severe behavioral disorders. My particular child was non-verbal and autistic. I have worked with children with developmental delays, as well as children with feeding tubes and oxygen.

Darsey K. says "I offered a Position and she promptly acknowledges, which shows me she is a very considerate and dependable type of person. I appreciate that she took the...

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Karina M.

Belleville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
11 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
I was already helping take care of children throughout the years I worked with my mom and also maintained education 18 I got my first real job with a company for Autism and became a caregiver for a special needs child I cook, clean, bathe, taught the child to walk talk and began tutoring child in education pieces as well as...

Ashley C. says "Karina was a blessing to my family. My kiddos came to me in December (foster kiddos) and one little guy struggled with some big behaviors. We tried...

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Mary S.

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver Available

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with children in various capacities for 15 years and am particularly drawn to those families dealing with special needs. Aside from that particular passion, working with children in general is rewarding no matter what the circumstances are. I enjoy taking the time to get to know them and what makes them unique as...
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Grace H.

Teacher-Nanny Available Full Or Part Time!

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Aba H.

Compassionate Caregiver For People With Special Needs

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I grew up in a home with an uncle with special needs. In my native country, there are no resources to assist families who have loved ones with special needs; hence, we had to care for my uncle at home. I enjoyed serving him and seeing his broad smile whenever I helped him. My love for helping others led me to work with a...

Christy K. says "Aba has been a blessing. She is kind and responsive to the needs of the person she cares for and their family. She is a great help."

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Bonnie C.

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(0)
from
$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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Danielle K.

Compassionate Nurse & Adenturer Looking To Help

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have a lifetime of experience helping people. I can help with just about any side work needed. I have experience with special needs, 7+ years as a registered nurse, and am a great cook. I'd love to help where it's needed!

Care Member says "We needed Danielle’s help one afternoon with last minute babysitting coverage for our toddler. She was attentive, agreeable, and even helped us out by...

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Bonnie C.

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
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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Kathleen B.

Part-Time, Full-Time, Live-In/Live-Out Caregiver Available

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a school teacher (BA in Education and Musical Theatre from Fontbonne University in St. Louis, Missouri) who has been caring for children of all ages and abilities (infant care, special needs care, etc.) in California since 1989. I'm a children's book author and illustrator, musical composer, and former dance and theatre...

Luci N. says "Kathleen has watched our two children, ages 5 and 7, providing pick up from school to our home. Our family loved her! She provided excellent, engaging and...

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Abbragale B.

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Abby, I am 24 years old and graduated from Rockhurst University in May 2023. I am a licensed EMT and have a plethora of medical and childcare backgrounds. I have provided respite care for groups and individuals for around 10 years off and on. The majority of my experience is in Autism and other developmental and...

Care Member says "Abby was reliable, on time, friendly, understanding, and interactive with my boys. I would recommend her!"

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Daquana S.

Check Out My Senior And Childcare Page

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Please view and check out my senior and childcare page, too.... I have worked with disabled for over 15 years

Janis T. says "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...

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Marsette J.

Up And Coming In Home Daycare Belleville Location.

Belleville, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a individual that loves children. I have been watching children since the age of 13 years old. I love what I do. The children ages range from 6 week to 17 years of age. I have also been a school bus driver since 2002. And now I am working with students ages 16 - 25 years old. As of 8/20/12, I am also working with Special...
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Lindsey P.

Special Needs And General Ed Caregiver

Saint Louis, MO

from
$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! I currently work as a Teaching Assistant with Special School District of St. Louis and absolutely adore working with special needs kiddos. I also have experience as a teaching aide in a nursery/preschool for at-risk children and focused on teaching positive methods of emotion regulation and conflict resolution. While my...
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Maggie Q.

Saint Louis, MO

from
$17/hr
Light cleaning
meal prep
hospice services
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I have lots of experience over 12 years in palliative care daily, living activities in hospice I also specialize in special needs and dementia
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  • The average post rate is $15.25/hr as of January 2026

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Shantelle B.

We love Shantelle! She is so great with my autistic children. Very patient, understanding and kind.

- Care member

Melissa P.

Melissa is phenomenal. I am a quadriplegic. I travel alone. My wife contacted her to help me. Absolutely professional. I will be using her...

- Shondell H.

Carey E.

As a first time Mom, relinquishing the care of my newborn child was the scariest thing I could have imagined. After interviewing 10+...

- Blair S.

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