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Keira S.

Granite City, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have worked with children in the past and I'm looking to further that. Previously I have worked with a special needs boy. I also grew up in a in home daycare helping caring for pets and kids of all ages. I am CPR certified and recently of my EMR (emergency medical responder) license! If you'd like to reach to me further and...
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Saint Louis, MO

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$21/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
Hello my name is Jalyn and I absolutely love working with kids. I have experience working with children with special needs for nine years as a camp counselor during the summer. I also was a behavior technician for kids with autism. I am currently a college student at UMSL I am junior working on getting my bachelor's in early...
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Special Needs Nanny/Caregiver Available

Saint Louis, MO

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$10/hr
5 years experience
I am a very dependable, personable, organized, and kind person. I have years of experience caring for children and persons with various disabilities, handicaps, and disorders, including but not limited to: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger's, Tourette's, the elderly, ADD/ADHD, mental disorders, Alzheimer's/dementia, and much...
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I Strongly Believe That, Helping The Needy And Offering Care And Support, Is My Calling From Above.

Saint Louis, MO

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
respite care
hospice services
mobility assistance
personal care
+ 1 more
Having worked for several years with the most vulnerable population, which includes, the elderly and the special needs, I posses proven skills in Handling emergencies, ability to work on multiple tasks, dealing with a diversified range of patients. I have worked in hospital settings, nursing home, private homes and public...
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Special Needs Caregiver

Granite City, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have been caring for special needs children for the last 10 years. It started when I was 12 and helped this foster family with mainly disabled children. I am also a CNA and work with people on all different spectrums. I have cared for paralyzed children, those with autism, dimentia, blindess, deafness and ADHD. I am not...
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Saint Louis, MO

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$25/hr
6 years experience
My Name is Faith. I have 4 years experience with kids with special needs. Mostly infants, toddlers and teens. This has taught me patience and lots of love while taking care of them. Looking forward working with you.
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Care Aid For Special Needs

Saint Louis, MO

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$20/hr
1 year experience
I've worked as a direct care aid for a year and have experience working with adults who have severe mental delays, impaired mobility, along with health issues. Which includes but not limited to food preparation, feeding, monitoring, charting, daily grooming and preparation, and engaging in sensory activities. I'm caring,...
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Fun Sitter

Saint Louis, MO

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$17/hr
7 years experience
I am a certified special education teacher in Special School District. I've been certified for two years now, going on three. I typically work with students on the Autism Spectrum. Prior to that, I was a paraprofessional in the same district, working with students with Multiple Disabilities. I've been doing respite care for...
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Former Applied Behavioral Analysis Behavioral Technician

East Saint Louis, IL

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Hello, I am a college student earning my associates in Business Administration at SWIC. I have experience with children of every age and gender, as well as, experience taking care of children with disabilities. From October 2019- February 2022 I worked at Center for Autism and Related Disorders as a behavioral therapist,...
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Hard Working Individual, Looking For Special Needs Or Senior Care Work.

Saint Louis, MO

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$8/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Currently, I work as a Supervisor at Barnes Jewish Hospital for three years. I have more than 30 years working with children and adults with autism, Alzheimer's, dementia, and developmental disabilities. My duties included cooking, cleaning, job coaching, administering medications, behavior modification, community activities,...
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Special Needs And General Ed Caregiver

Saint Louis, MO

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$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Babysitter For Children W/ Medical Issues (T1D Especially)

Saint Louis, MO

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$10/hr
I love working with and entertaining kids! I know that finding a babysitter can be challenging for parents who have a child with medical issues. Although I do not have official experience with or training for children with medical issues, I am 100% ready to learn anything you need me to know about caring for your child. I also...
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Saint Louis, MO

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
Special needs educator for 5 years. Love love love children!! It's my passion. I treat children with respect, love, and attention. My goals for any child in my care is for them to always enjoy themselves. I work with the parents/, caregivers on goals and to always ask them is there anything that they would like for to work on...
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Collinsville, IL

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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...
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Experienced Community Skills Instructor For Autism In A Non-Profit Organization.

Saint Louis, MO

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$26/hr
10 years experience
Hello families! I am a 34-year-old full time Direct Support Professional of 12 years for an autism services non-profit. I live in the STL city area (right outside of Maplewood!) and can be found on the Missouri Family Care Registry. I am fully certified in CPR, MANDT and have flexibility in my current schedule as I plan to...
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Emma Mom Of 4

Saint Louis, MO

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Caseyville, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am 24 years old and the oldest of my siblings, so I have grown up watching and taking care of them. I am pet friendly, having three dogs of my own, and am not allergic to any animals as well. I am a very loving, caring, and patient person when it comes to children. I have volunteered with special needs children for about 3...
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Summer Nanny

Saint Louis, MO

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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
My name is Jade. looking for a family that needs help through the semester/summer. I had a job as a rehab aide assisting physical and occupational therapist along with helping patients during therapy sessions. I have been driving for 5 years and have a car. I have had volunteer experience with Therapeutic Riding Institute...
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College Sitter Looking To Have Fun!

Saint Louis, MO

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Mariah and I am a college student at WashU currently blending my pediatric and psych expertise :). Regarding my experience, l have worked with many ages from newborn to 34 years old. I have babysat for six years and I have strong expertise in early childhood development from birth to toddlerhood as well as any...
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Here To Get Work Done And Still Have Fun

Saint Louis, MO

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$20/hr
5 years experience
I have 5 years of experience working at a group home for women with disabilities. And I have a lifetime of babysitting experience as the oldest child with 8 siblings. I've been trained multiple times in CPR and first aid, personal care, administering medications, etc. I'm good with cooking as well as puréed diets for those...
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