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Kathy W.

Retired Professor & Mom

Troy, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Yes, I'm retired, but looking for fluff/vacation money, purpose, and want to do something I love. I love kids! I have two of my own now grown, but no grandkids yet. Even though I had a career, I always put my kids first, and miss that time with young ones. I would love to care for and play with yours. What's better than getting...
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Experienced, Energetic & Enthusiastic Part-Time Child Care Extraordinaire

Lebanon, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
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...
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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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O Fallon, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
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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Here To Help!

O Fallon, IL

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$19/hr
10 years experience
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...
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Edwardsville, IL

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$19/hr
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
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...
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Anastasia

Edwardsville, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
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.
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Collinsville, IL

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$22/hr
9 years experience
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...
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Caseyville, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
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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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
Personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
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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Kind, Experienced, Education Student

Edwardsville, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
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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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
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Babysitter, Pet-Sitter, House-Sitter

Edwardsville, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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...
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Edwardsville, IL

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$12/hr
5 years experience
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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Special Needs Sitter, Pet Sitter, Baby Sitter, Elderly Care Giver

Collinsville, IL

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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...
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Up And Coming In Home Daycare Belleville Location.

Belleville, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a individual that loves children. I have been watching children since the age of 13 years old. I love what I do. The children ages range from 6 week to 17 years of age. I have also been a school bus driver since 2002. And now I am working with students ages 16 - 25 years old. As of 8/20/12, I am also working with Special...
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Belleville, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
11 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
I was already helping take care of children throughout the years I worked with my mom and also maintained education 18 I got my first real job with a company for Autism and became a caregiver for a special needs child I cook, clean, bathe, taught the child to walk talk and began tutoring child in education pieces as well as...

Ashley C. says "Karina was a blessing to my family. My kiddos came to me in December (foster kiddos) and one little guy struggled with some big behaviors. We tried...

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Experienced Nanny, Bls Certified

Saint Louis, MO

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Experienced caregiver adept with diverse age groups & special needs, fostering a safe haven for your children
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Spanish/English. Doctor In Venezuela. Registered Behavior Technician. Caregiver.

Belleville, IL

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$25/hr
2 years experience
My name is Yesly. I am a doctor in my country. I am from Venezuela. I speak Spanish, and my English is intermediate. I can communicate. I have experience with children because I love working with them. I also have experience with children with special needs and hold a certification as a behavior technician. I'd describe my...
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