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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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Alex M.

Experienced Babysitter Looking For Evenings/Weekend Hours

Saint Charles, MO

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
Hi guys! I currently work at a local swim school for kiddos! I'm looking for a new position that can provide me a better schedule for my needs. Before this job I was a nanny for a wonderful family I met through Care for 2. 5 years! Before that, I was a paraprofessional, working with a child while he attended school. I have...

Liz H. says "Alex worked as my regular nanny for 2 and a half years for my two young kids. She is absolutely amazing. Every day, she'd show up with a grounded energetic...

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Michaelene B.

Newborn Nanny Available

Saint Louis, MO

4.8(1)
from
$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I began caring for children professionally in 2006 working for a family with special needs. In that position, I helped raise two boys, ages 3 and 7. After five years, the family, happily, was able to function without my assistance. In Nov. 2013, I began working with a newborn and over a period of three wonderful years, prepared...

Care Member says "Michaelene has been wonderful for our family! We have two boys, ages 6 and 4. Micaelean has cared for them for over two years and we couldn't be...

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Amanda C.

Experienced Teacher/ Nanny

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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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Elizabeth M.

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I have 15 years of experience working with children ages newborn to 18 in varying capacities - babysitter, nanny, mentor, and teacher. I have spent a great deal of that time working with siblings and larger groups of children as well as some time caring for those with special needs. I believe leading with empathy and patience...

Brooke H. says "She is able to jump in and get to know your kids quickly and easily!"

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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Abigail B.

Fun And Creative Sitter!

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
As the oldest of five kids, I've been around kids my whole life. I started babysitting for people outside my family at the age of 12, and have continued on since then! I have experience with children with special needs, multiples, and large numbers of kids! I have a passion for inspiring creativity in kids and encouraging them...

Courtney P. says "My three daughters adore Abby. She has cared for them on many occasions (from the time they were very little) and is still their favorite babysitter to...

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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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Julie W.

Retired Nurse Looking To Care For Your Loved One

Alton, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
+ 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....

Pattie S. says "Her nursing background was very helpful with my mom who had dementia and cancer. She really cares for the people she takes care of."

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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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Christina M.

Nanny

Saint Peters, MO

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Bringing joy and nurturing care to children is my passion. My six years of experience caring for children aged newborn to teens have been incredibly rewarding, solidifying my desire to positively impact young lives and support families. I'm patient, friendly, and adept at creating a fun and engaging environment through outdoor...

Care Member says "Christina has a gift at helping a person in the way they need to be helped. My son has some neuro-diverse behaviors and she would come in regularly and...

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Jesselyn H.

Love Being The Reason Kids Are Smiling And Having Fun

Saint Charles, MO

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have 7 years of experience working with children aging from newborn to 12 years old. I also have experience working with children with special needs. I've been in a childcare for 4. 5 years now, but I would be highly interested in becoming a nanny for a family if needed. I am CPR/First AID certified. Covid-19 vaccinated

Crystal M. says "Great with our 5+ kids ranging from 8-13 years old. She always has a very positive mood and appears to genuinely enjoy playing board games or talking to...

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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 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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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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Shirl R.

Special Needs Caring Support

O Fallon, MO

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Current Missouri Family Care background check. My certifications are 1st Aid/CPR, Missouri DMH Abuse & Neglect, Bloodborne Pathogens, and HIPPA. I am also a Medicaid provider and a Registered Behavior Technician through the state of Missouri. I have a B. S. & an M. B. A degree in an unrelated field. I assist/advocate/support...

Carol L. says "Shirl was a great caregiver for my 26 y.o. son with autism. She is an extremely hard worker, is very caring to her clients, and will do anything for...

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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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Christina M.

Saint Louis, MO

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have caring for kids. I have 2 of my own and have years of experience caring for other kids. Last year I watched an autistic child and have experience caring for kids with special needs
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Samantha D.

Sam - The Fun Big Sis

Maryland Heights, MO

from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hey there! I am currently looking for a fun family to hang out with afterschool or for date nights. I am a middle school teacher and absolutely love it. I have previously worked for an after-school and summer camp for students with special needs for five years. I worked as a paraprofessional (1:1 with students with special...
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Jennifer N.

I Strongly Believe That, Helping The Needy And Offering Care And Support, Is My Calling From Above.

Saint Louis, MO

from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
personal care
mobility assistance
hospice services
+ 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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Marissa B.

Special Needs Caregiver

O Fallon, MO

from
$20/hr
I have always been attracted to helping those with special needs. Having an older brother who is severe cerebal palsy and cordially blind has given me experience in working with someone who is nonverbal, in a wheelchair, and suffers from seizures. My brother also has issues with constant drooling so I'm am used to having drool...
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Alex M.

Alex worked as my regular nanny for 2 and a half years for my two young kids. She is absolutely amazing. Every day, she'd show up with a...

- Liz H.

Michaelene B.

Michaelene has been wonderful for our family! We have two boys, ages 6 and 4. Micaelean has cared for them for over two years and we...

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Amanda C.

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...

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