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Ashley B.


Jerseyville, IL

$13-50/hr15 yrs exp

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I have 10+ years of experience caring for children and elderly. I have experience in special needs care. I like caring for people with special needs because it's very rewarding for me!
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Cher-rey S.


Saint Charles, MO

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

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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...
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"Cher was great with our daughter and sent us regular updates throughout the night."

Reviewed by Tai O.

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Brittany D.


Saint Charles, MO

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

PRN & Part-time Caregiver Available

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Hello, my name is Brittany. In 2015 I started my journey as a home health aide worker. A journey that has undoubtedly changed my life for the better. I first started working with individuals of all ages whom had developmental & intellectual disabilities. After 3 years, I stepped into a team lead position within the company and...
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Amanda K.


Saint Charles, MO

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher By Day Babysitter By Night

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This is my 24th year of teaching, 14 of those years was preschoolers with special needs, 7 years teaching kindergarten. I graduated from Lindenwood University with my Bachelors and UMSL with my Masters both in Early Childhood Special Education. I have 2 adult children and 2 puppies. I enjoy crafts, sewing, swimming, painting,...
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"Amanda was amazing! She watched my 3 kids for the summer, all under the age of 2.5, which is no easy task. She always left the house clean and organized, she even went above and beyond as far as activities,...

Reviewed by Shara A.

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Katherine S.


Saint Charles, MO

$16-23/hr8 yrs exp

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Hi! My name is Katie and I have been caring for children of all ages for 8 years. I enjoy making connections with the children and assisting in activities that the child/family is interested in. I have experience with all ages and children with special needs as well.
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Kavai C.


Alton, IL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

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I've worked with the state of Illinois, and I had a role of a personal assistant which included thee responsibilities of checking in on my patient, who has schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, every day, helping with normal household duties ( laundry, cooking, cleaning, etc) and also taking my client to pick up her medication....
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Dawn T.


Saint Charles, MO

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

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Reliable, experienced caregiver to care for your loved one. For the past 8 years, I took care of two elderly men, one with dementia, 70+ hours per week. I provided assistance in all areas of daily living, medication management, transfers, feeding, bath/showers, etc. Check out my recommendations on Care. com. I can provide...
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Patricia G.


Saint Charles, MO

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

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My professional experience includes working with (multiple ages) children and teens on the autistic spectrum. I have worked with middle schoolers with cerebral palsy and fragile x as well as adhd and cognitive. I have experience with seniors that needed some mobility assistance and day to day support.
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Tori L.


Alton, IL

$19-50/hr6 yrs exp

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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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Jamie C.


Saint Charles, MO

$16-21/hr5 yrs exp

Community Support Professional

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Willow's Way St. Louis Arc I have 5 plus years supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities CPR/First Aid Certifications CPI Certification
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Amanda K.


Saint Charles, MO

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

18 Yrs As An Early Childhood Teacher With 14 Years Experience In SPED

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I have been teaching for the past 21 years for a public school district. 14 years in special education, 5 years Prek, 1 kindergarten, and this year 2nd, ... I have my bachelors and masters in Early Childhood Special Education. I have a various experiences working with children that have special needs including autism,...
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Jenalei F.


Saint Charles, MO

$19-26/hr2 yrs exp

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Hello there! My name is Jenalei and I'm 19 years old. In a household of 10 and the oldest of 5, I have been responsible for handling medication, bathing, and dressing my handicapped grandmother, administering my little brothers diabetes shots, and helping my autistic baby sister with early intervention. I've worked for 2 years...
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Abigail B.


Saint Charles, MO

$15/hr5 yrs exp

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I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I worked as a bus aide for special needs children for almost 2 years and have been around numerous different conditions and impairments and learned how to assist and help many kids, ranging ages from Pre-K to middle school. On top of...
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Alexis T.


Alton, IL

$14-19/hr

Special Needs

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I have worked in this field about 5 years and I have about a good 8 years under my belt working with people such as autism my son is 3 he is also non verbal and very smart with autism so I understand the help that is needed
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Samantha O.


Saint Charles, MO

$14-18/hr1 yrs exp

Crafty And Fun

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I worked in a daycare in Eureka Mo. At Kiddie College. Before it closed and that broke my heart because I was close to all those kids. I have a younger brother and sister that were both special needs and I helped raise them. If there is a party going on I am typically at the kids table having fun with them. I love watching them...
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Julie W.


Alton, IL

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Nurse Looking To Care For Your Loved One

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Im a retured Christian Nurse who has 25 yrs experience working in the health Care field . I come from a Military Family and currently have a Son serving in the Army. I've worked in hospitals, Doctors offices, Long term care facilities, home health and addiction treatment facilities. I have worked with peds, geriatrics, hospice,...
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Kathryn L.


Saint Charles, MO

$25-36/hr1 yrs exp

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Hello, I have worked in the healthcare field for years. I am now looking for part-time or one-off jobs with families that need a little extra help :)
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Sororial C.


Alton, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Funny Sitter

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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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Dionne S.


Alton, IL

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

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Worked at a daycare, was a daycare teacher, have worked with special needs children for years. I have loved working with all kinds of children.
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Savanna B.


Saint Charles, MO

$16-24/hr4 yrs exp

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I'm 25 and love kids. I have 2 years of experience being a 2-year-old teacher. And I've worked with infants, toddlers, 3s and older kids. I also have experience with special needs. I'm a good cook and will love your kids like they are my own

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