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Taylor P.

Saint Louis, MO

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$8/hr
Meal prep
respite care
errands
dementia
transportation
+ 1 more
My experience is a culmination of my time as a teacher, a mother, and my personal experience caring for and advocating for family members with special needs or with health problems. I am patient, caring, kind, and would love to help make someone's day-to-day life more manageable.
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Nurturing, Experienced Caregiver Who Loves Helping Kids Thrive!

Festus, MO

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Caring and reliable childcare provider with a Substitute Teaching Certificate and Director of Child Care Certification. I have experience working with children of all ages, including special needs students, through my role as a long-term substitute in local school districts. I'm passionate about creating a safe, positive, and...
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Creative And Caring Nanny With 8+ Years Of Experience And A Big Heart For Kids

East Saint Louis, IL

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$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi there! My name is Zaria and I'm a childcare professional with over eight years of experience working with children of all ages, from infants to teens. My background includes working as a professional babysitter, full-time nanny, and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), giving me the skills to support a wide range of...
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Saint Louis, MO

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$23/hr
Light cleaning
meal prep
errands
dementia
respite care
+ 1 more
While I do not have a lot of experience caring for elderly I will make a great companion. I enjoy meal prepping and cooking. Caring for my grandma a little bit in her last months reminded me that people need to know their loved ones are well cared for while they are getting a well deserved break. In the pediatric population I...
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Beth L.'s Photo

Saint Louis, MO

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I have been a special education para for 3 years. I work in a high school setting! I can't wait to hear from you !
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Amela M.'s Photo

Saint Louis, MO

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$17/hr
Hi, my name is Amela and I used to work as a caregiver around 15 years experience wheelchair clients rheumatoid arthritis clients I'm willing to learn. I am kind, polite, reliable.
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Rachel S.'s Photo

Arnold, MO

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$20/hr
6 years experience
I had the privilege of working with a special needs boy since he was just 12 weeks old. He is now 6 years old and I worked full-time with him for 5 years and still work with him occasionally now that I'm a mom. I've worked with autism as a teacher and seizure disorders, severe developmental delays, feeding tubes, medicine...
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Saint Louis, MO

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Heather and I have 25 plus years experience caring for children. I have cared for all ages including newborns through teenagers. My experience includes employment through a nanny agency for 8 years and 7 months at a preschool. I worked in a school for 7 years with students with special needs. I also have raised my...
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Belleville, IL

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$25/hr
22 years experience
I started working as a Caregiver in 2003 when someone inspired me that I could be able to work with few individuals with special needs which would give me more chance to be an expert. So I applied for it with intentions of testing it and within a couple of months I fell in love with this job. Just to know that I could be able to...
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East Saint Louis, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I am a mother of six I have worked in a transportation department for 30 years. I have worked with kids who have special needs and transportation, handicap, wheelchair, nonverbal, autism, and artistic being in the transportation field. I have learned a lot about kids with special needs how to care for them give them the Support...
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Imperial, MO

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$20/hr
1 year experience
I am currently a Registered Behavior Technician working with kids with autism:) I work with kids ranging in ages from 4-15, I work on regulating emotions, teaching communication and social skills. I do a mix of teaching in the natural environment and discrete trial training. I am currently looking for evening or weekend...
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Saint Louis, MO

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$18/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
Hi! My name is Zahrah. I am an Occupational Therapy student at Saint Louis University who enjoys working with children and creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment. I have experience caring for children of different ages and abilities, including those with special needs. I am patient, attentive, and focused on...
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Special Education Teacher Seeking PT Summer Gig!

Belleville, IL

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$22/hr
4 years experience
Hi, I'm Sarah. I have a Master of Arts in Special Education. I have worked with a variety of ages and diagnoses. I have taught at the 1-4th grade levels and at the high school level.
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Saint Louis, MO

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hi. I am a reliable, patient person who has over 20 years working with children with and without disabilities. I ran an inclusionary Preschool for 19 years, serving children who received OT, PT, ST and Special Instruction. I love working with kids of all abilities. I'm confident, energetic, and fun.
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Maria B.'s Photo

Festus, MO

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$25/hr
15 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
I started working with kids when I was in high school. After that, I was a full time nanny for several years, until I found a job working with children with special needs at an elementary school. I have a college degree in Educational Studies. In my spare time, I like to build puzzles, read fiction novels, spend time with my...
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Registered Behavorial Tech

Belleville, IL

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$14/hr
5 years experience
I have worked with kids with autism and other learning disabilities for the past five years. During the school year I work at school for autism in Maplewood Missouri. I have had lots of experience with older and younger kids. I also have had lots of experience with potty training, aggressive behaviors, sleep therapy and feeding...
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Childcare/Nanny, Elder/Companion Care, Pet Care/Sitting Services

Saint Louis, MO

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
-Babysitting since the age of 12. -Nanny throughout high school and college. -Infant/child CPR certified, etc. College background of ECE and Biology. -Comfortable with multiples and special needs children. I have a large amount experience working with children on the autism spectrum. I am a coach for the Special Olympics SUP...
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Home Health Aid/ Personal Care Attendant Available For Campanionship, Meal Prep, Exf. Full Time.

Saint Louis, MO

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Transportation
light cleaning
errands
meal prep
CNA certified, CPR certified, help with meal prep, administer mediciations, light house keeping, driving client to appointments, running Arron s. Taking client for exercise. Over 5 years experience. Many years experience helping children with special needs. On top of 5 years experience with care giving. Outgoing, friendly,...
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Imperial, MO

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$20/hr
I'm currently a graduate student at Maryville University and will be starting a full time job as a speech language pathologist in July. I currently work as an aide for a special needs 10-year-old with a genetic condition similar to CP (but unnamed). I assist her in daily functions (bathing, dressing, walking with assist, active...
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Experienced Babysitter

Arnold, MO

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$10/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
I started really getting involved all throughout middle and high school in the special needs department assisting in multiple classrooms and after-school activities and tutoring. Students' ages ranged from 6-18. I did 2 summer school teachers assisting positions, also working with children with all sorts of disabilities. Growing...
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