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Erin B.

Waterloo, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am a mother of a 4-year-old. I have worked with special needs children, as well as substituted all ages and worked as an art teacher of all ages. I would love to meet your kiddo!
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I have experience working with individuals with special needs from working as a special education paraprofessional as well as working as a behavior technician for an ABA company. I have a bachelor's degree in Psychology and I am working on my master's in Applied behavior analysis. I am CPR and first aid certified, non smoking...
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Specialty Jobs

Millstadt, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Need last minute help. Run errands. Pickup prescriptions, meds, groceries. Need assistance after surgery, or dr appt. Give me a call. Same day, next day, or planned. Thank you.
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Professional Nanny

Festus, MO

4.2(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Nanny with 9+ years experience with ages infant to teens. Love artwork and teaching children through play and hands on curriculum! I have worked with multiples and children with special needs. I love spending time reading and spending time outdoors on walks/trips to the park! I would love to be able to bring my almost 4-year-old...

David L. says "Lisa is a loving nanny with years of relevant experience. She worked with our family full time for 14 months, taking care of our daughter from the age of 2...

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Special Needs Care

Crystal City, MO

4.0(0)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Years ago I worked with special needs children when I worked at a daycare and left that job to become a private nanny to a little girl with special needs. I still help her out to this day. I m willing to learn anything I m not sure about.
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Check Out My Senior And Childcare Page

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
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$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Please view and check out my senior and childcare page, too.... I have worked with disabled for over 15 years

Janis T. says "Great person! She is responsible and has a wonderful work ethic. I highly recommend DaQuana. I would be so happy to still be working with her, but it seems...

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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
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm a passionate and experienced childcare provider with a 20-year track record of fostering children's growth and development. My creative and friendly nature allows me to establish a rapport with children, creating a nurturing environment where they thrive. I believe in open communication with parents, providing daily written...

Care Member says "Juliet was such a delight! My 2.5 year old son loved her! She was extremely professional and pleasant to work with! She played with my son and thought...

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Child Care

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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...

Farheen R. says "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...

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Child Care Provider

Belleville, IL

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 30 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
Do you need a travel nanny/person for business or vacation, odd days of Care, flexibility, overnight stays or care, date nights, errand runs, etc. Contact me. I am willing to provide the care that is needed for your little one or ones. I care for children from newborn up. I am willing to come to your home to do childcare. I have...

Nicole C. says "Marsette is absolutely wonderful. She put my mind at ease being a first time mother. She's very punctual, professional and warm. My son took an immediate...

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Up And Coming In Home Daycare Belleville Location.

Belleville, IL

5.0(0)
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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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Behavior Technician

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
1 year experience
Hi there! I had the joy of teaching kids with Autism for 1 year. I completed the 40-hour online training to become a Registered Behavior Technician. I taught various domains in each child's treatment plan developed by the BCBA such as social, receptive and expressive language, behavior feeding, hygiene, cognitive, motor skills,...

Jessica D. says "Caroline is our go to babysitter for our 1 year old daughter, and we are so grateful we found someone we can 100% trust! Our daughter E loves Caroline....

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Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Abby, I am 24 years old and graduated from Rockhurst University in May 2023. I am a licensed EMT and have a plethora of medical and childcare backgrounds. I have provided respite care for groups and individuals for around 10 years off and on. The majority of my experience is in Autism and other developmental and...

Care Member says "Abby was reliable, on time, friendly, understanding, and interactive with my boys. I would recommend her!"

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Festus, MO

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as patient, creative, and kind. It's important to me that those around me feel safe in my presence. I grew up taking care of my three younger siblings, and I have a passion for working with special needs individuals. My patience has been an advantage. I love creative tasks, such as making jewelry,...
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Saint Louis, MO

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Hello my name is Payton I'm 23 and looking for a side job. I currently nanny 3 little girls M-F but would like something small on the side while they are at school. I have been a full time nanny for 5 years with kids of all ages! I help drive kids around, cook, clean and run errands. I am CPR and first AID certified I have...
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Saint Louis, MO

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have over 20 years of experience caring for children. 13 of the last 15 years I lived in Haiti and cared for a variety of special needs. For the last years in Haiti I fostered 18 children (not all at the same time) while they waited to go to their forever families. I have extensive experience working with kids with trauma and...
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Belleville, IL

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$15/hr
Respite care
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
I am a veteran with 20 years of military service as a health services administration technician. I am currently married and am a stay at home mom to my 6-year-old daughter and special needs sister-in-law. My caregiving experience is with my sister-in-law to whom I provide bathing, toileting, dressing, meal prep, laundry and...
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Saint Louis, MO

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$20/hr
Light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
I have been a caregiver for several years for my grandmother and children. I recently found a paying caregiving job for the weekends. I am looking to work with individuals of all sorts! I have experience with special needs, strokes, dementia, and other physical/mental/intellectual impairment. I am CPR, AED, FIRST AID certified...
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Experienced Baby Sitter Available Part Time

Belleville, IL

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$10/hr
I have two cousins that are between low and high functioning Autistic. I have spent time baby-sitting for them and even though they are unable to talk I am able to tell what they need. Also at the summer camp that I worked at, we had two children with Asperger's that I enjoyed to work with.
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Saint Louis, MO

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$17/hr
6 years experience
I have over six years of experience working with children and adults of varying backgrounds and needs. My professional experience includes direct residential support and education (as a teacher and paraprofessional). I'm also trained in ABA. My strengths include being patient, nurturing, empathetic, and energetic.
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Lisa B.

Lisa is a loving nanny with years of relevant experience. She worked with our family full time for 14 months, taking care of our daughter...

- David L.

Daquana S.

Great person! She is responsible and has a wonderful work ethic. I highly recommend DaQuana. I would be so happy to still be working with...

- Janis T.

Karina M.

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....

- Ashley C.

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