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Carpooling
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Hello my name is Anna. I am currently working at a daycare and have been there since I was 16. I am now 19. I just would love to change it up a bit and be able to work towards my degree. I would love to get a summer nanny job. I can work whatever hours. I have a reliable car and live on my own if your house is not an option. I...
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
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I'd describe my personality as calm, patient, and somewhat introverted, so quiet at first.
I like working with kids because I love children and miss having my own at home.
I'm a recently retired RN. I started working with kids when I was a teenager, I babysat frequently for family and friends. I now have two grown children of...
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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...
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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...
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- $15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
A child at heart but a college student-athlete all around with a contagious curiosity for all life has to offer. -3 yrs. After School Tutor/Child Care Provider -2 yrs. Big Sister in Big Brothers/Big Sisters -2 yrs. 2nd Grade Sunday School Teacher -2 yrs. Children Church Helper (4-14 yrs) -1 yr. Church Nursery Worker (0-2 yrs) -1...
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi I'm Audrey I am a licensed practical nurse with 16 years working experience. I am a home health nurse working with pediatric special needs kiddos. I have geriatric experience and I am CPR certified. Trach, gtube and vent trained. I've recently been looking into new employment opportunities
Licensed practical nurse with 10+ years experience in the medical field, specifically the developmentally disabled, children and adults with psychiatric disturbances and senior care
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- $19/hr
Errands
transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
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...
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...
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.
I have worked with special needs children for over 5 years now. Both of my brothers have autism, one is lower functioning and non verbal and the other is higher functioning and verbal. I enjoy working and helping with those who need the support and company!
Hi! I'm Preston and 29 years old. I have worked with the awesome special needs population for the last 10 years. I was the day program manager for one of Denver's largest adult day programs, and now I'm a host home provider for two adults with intellectual disabilities. There's still quite a bit of free time on my hands and I'd...
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...
100% Availability. Pet Sitter, Baby Sitter, Elderly Care Giver, Or Special Needs. I Do It All!
Collinsville, IL
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- $10/hr
5 years experience
Errands
personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
I am a single mom of a 9-year-old boy. I work full time, but am needing extra money. I am available in the evenings/nights/weekends/days off to assist in babysitting, special needs care, pet sit/walk, help running errands, housekeeping, etc.
I have worked many jobs taking care of kids, elderly, and people w physical and mental...
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- $15/hr
10 years experience
I am a single mom of a 9-year-old boy. I work a full time job, but am needing extra money. I am available in the evenings/nights /weekends.
I prefer to babysit from my home, but am willing to go to your home.
I have worked many jobs taking care of kids, elderly, and people with disabilities. I have worked 10+ years with people...
100% Availability. Pet Sitter, Baby Sitter, Elderly Care Giver, Or Special Needs. I Do It All!
Collinsville, IL
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- $12/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I am a single mom of a 9-year-old boy. I work full time, but am needing extra money. I am available in the evenings/nights/weekends/days off to assist in babysitting, special needs care, pet sit/walk, help running errands, housekeeping, etc.
I have worked many jobs taking care of kids, elderly, and people w physical and mental...
Dementia
respite care
personal care
visiting nurse
live-in home care
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...
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6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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...
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...
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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