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181 special needs caregivers are listed in Saint Louis, MO
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Saint Louis, MO
Galina B.
Saint Louis, MO
$28/hr • 3 yrs exp
Kind And Responsible Caregiver Who Brings Lots Of Laughs And Smiles
5.0
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I've had 3 years experience as a Paraprofessional working with children with special needs and neurotypical children.
My skills and accommodations I provide include; cooking, feedings, cleaning, dressing, baths, potty training, bathrooming support, administrating medications, support meaningful play, safe transportation, and...
5.0
"Galina is so reliable. Great listener, very professional and courteous. Our daughter is nonverbal and our son is a chatterbox so she galina is very versatile and child centric. "
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Bonnie C.
Saint Louis, MO
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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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...
5.0
"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 her too hard, she stepped in. She made appointments...
Reviewed by Niki R.
5.0
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I studied child growth and development in college. I have always worked with children including those with special needs. I have been a nanny for 30 years. I was with my first family until they were school age. My second family for four years and sadly they got transferred to a different state. Currently, the family I am with is...
5.0
"Sheila was a wonderful nanny and I would recommend her to anyone. She took great care of our special needs son."
Reviewed by Sara G.
5.0
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Jolene has provided quality private childcare services since 2012. Jolene has taken assignments with families, organizations and child care centers. Though she primarily works with older youth and transitioning adults as a college and career advisor, there is extensive background with all youth ages, including those under 1 year...
5.0
"Jolene has been excellent when working with my toddler. She is dependable, kind and trustworthy. She always arrives on time and provides updates throughout the day. My daughter is safe and in good spirits...
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5.0
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I have been babysitting and nannying for 10 years now. I have experience with all age ranges as well. I have been babysitting my cousins (ages 5 and 7) since they were born as well as some family friends with three boys (ages 5, 5, and 8). I also nannied for two different families. One with a 3 months old girl and another with...
5.0
"She is absolutely fantastic! Wonderful with my 2 boys! Always reliable and conscientious. You won't find a better one!"
Reviewed by Katherine T.
5.0
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Hi, I'm Hannah!
I'm a current college student attending Vanderbilt University and pursuing a Special Education degree and certification. I love working with kiddos and would love to get to know you and your family!
I am one of six children and have extensive experience with children and children with disabilities. I have...
5.0
"Don't look anywhere else! Hannah was the first person besides my husband and me to care for our baby (4 months) and she has been amazing! We are so sad to lose her when she goes back to school. She is amazing...
Reviewed by Audrey O.
4.7
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I am a certified Early Childhood and Elementary teacher who is retired. My expertise is working with infants, toddlers, and young children. I have experience working with children with special needs and developmental delays. I have worked with children and their families in the school setting and providing quality care for...
5.0
"Janet became our full time nanny when our daughter was about 14 weeks old. My husband and I had just moved to St. Louis from Europe and I we were both starting (or had just started) new jobs. Our baby was still...
Reviewed by Alba B.
5.0
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My name is Maxine, and I am a 23-year-old student at Rockhurst University completing my Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. I recently completed my clinical experience at a hospital where I work with a variety of patients, including infants. I did date night and overnight babysitting for a few families that I still visit when I...
5.0
"It is really hard to find good childcare but Maxine is really fantastic with my two girls. She’s so sweet and laidback, which I really appreciate. She just seems to know exactly what each of my kiddos need and...
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Hi my name Nicole! I have a lot of experience with children. I started out babysitting when I was 14 years old for many different families. In late high school and early college I worked at a daycare as an assistant teacher in the 3 and 4-year-old classrooms. I worked there for about 2 years. I then was a nanny for a family...
Kelsey K.
Saint Louis, MO
$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
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Prior to my Chicago move, I was in grad school at NCSU for Social Work. I nannied for two families during that time (almost 3 years)-- one during the day and the other a few days a week after school and at night. I spent the rest of my time in class or at my internship at Duke Hospital. Prior to that, I was a middle and high...
5.0
"We had the absolute pleasure of having Kelsey work with our family for nearly 3 years. Over that time, she was 100% reliable and never left us in a situation where we had to scramble for back-up care. Most...
Reviewed by Emily B.
Nekhia B.
Saint Louis, MO
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi there!
Im Khia, and I'm 24 years old. I'm a college student majoring in Graphic Design. I've been CPR and First Aid certified and I also have experience with special needs. I'm originally from MS and I've been caring for children since I was about 11 years old. I've always enjoyed caring for kids of all ages, because they all...
5.0
"Khia was awesome! Kiddo is already asking when she can be watched by her again. "
Reviewed by Alayna A.
5.0
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Currently available for regular nanny hours and/or household admistrator duties in the Saint Louis, MO area. 10+ years of experience including coaching, expressive therapies with children, and infant care. I have worked with ages birth-18 and am well versed in infant care and non-nursing special needs. For children ages birth-10...
5.0
"Ramanda interviewed with me. Although we weren't a good fit, Ramanda will be a great fit for a family. She is organized, thorough, and has a take-charge demeanor. She seemed to understand what I was looking for...
Reviewed by Shelly S.
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Hello! My name is Emily, I am a 2019 graduate of Arizona State with a degree in psychology focusing on childhood and adolescent development. Since then I've worked as an educator and behavioral therapist for kids with autism and their neurotypical peers in their classroom. Once COVID protocols shut down the classroom I was...
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I have been providing care primarily with children and those with special needs for around 15 years. I am experienced in providing care to children with autism, using the ABA model. In May of 2015 I got my Certified Nurse Assistant license and have been working in home healthcare since. I love working with families in their...
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My name is Lindsey and I am a student at WashU School of Medicine, working toward my Doctorate in Occupational Therapy! I recently graduated from SEMO with a degree in Health Sciences and a minor in Child Development. I have been working with kiddos of all ages for 9 years as a coach, camp counselor, and nanny. I have been a PCA...
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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 am an Occupational Therapy Assistant. I am currently in a weekend graduate program to obtain my masters in Occupational Therapy. I have worked as a para and OTA in a school based setting for the last 3 years. I also have experience as a transition advisor for teens with developmental delays. I am very passionate about helping...
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I am currently teacher but I have nannied for the last few years. I'm looking for the opportunity to help a family while I finish school.
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I have experience MOSTLY with caring for children with ADHD, but have recently branched out to children with other disabilities while I have become for comfortable and gained more knowledge on how to care for special needs children. My first experience ever, was when I volunteered for special Olympics for kids between the ages...
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I graduated from Mizzou with my bachelor's in nursing and I am a registered nurse in Missouri. I spent 3 years as a tech at a Children's Hospital then a year as a nurse there in float pool so I worked with everything from diabetes, to feeding tubes to broviacs and ports, to neurological conditions such as CP and seizure...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Saint Louis, MO
Galina B.
5.0
Galina is so reliable. Great listener, very professional and courteous. Our daughter is nonverbal and our son is a chatterbox so she galina is very versatile and child centric.
- Care member
Bonnie C.
5.0
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 her too hard, she stepped in. She made appointments and took mother to them. She made sure she ate, took meds, was bathed, and the house was...
- Niki R.
Sheila B.
5.0
Sheila was a wonderful nanny. She was always punctual, organized, loving and cheerful. And she took great care of our boys. She was engaging and happy and that made for an engaging and happy baby. I was sad when she had to leave us. She certainly set the bar high for any future nannies! I would...
- Farheen R.
Jolene H.
5.0
Our kids had a great time with Jolene! She was great with my 4 year old nephew who is nonverbal and my 2.5 year old niece had so much fun playing with her. 10/10 recommend Jolene!
- Gaby C.
Madeline T.
5.0
She is absolutely fantastic! Wonderful with my 2 boys! Always reliable and conscientious. You won't find a better one!
- Katherine T.
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Ratings for Saint Louis, MO special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Saint Louis, MO are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 129 reviews of the 181 listed special needs caregivers.