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Rachel S.

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
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 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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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
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
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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Saint Louis, MO

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
I have been working with children for 10 years and I love it! I have four wonderful children of my own and my niece who I have kinship off. I am CPR and first aid certified I also have experience working with children with special needs. I have also been a health care aide so I do have some medical experience as well.
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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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Festus, MO

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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. In my spare time, I like to build puzzles, read fiction novels, spend time with my cats and dog, and organize! My skills include...
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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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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
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
-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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$25/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
live-in home care
hospice services
home modification
personal care
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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Saint Louis, MO

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$20/hr
4 years experience
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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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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Barnhart, MO

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Errands
meal prep
light cleaning
home modification
personal care
+ 1 more
My caregiving journey began with my own family. Caring for my special needs daughter and my elderly grandma, who had Parkinson's and dementia, instilled in me a deep sense of purpose. I am patient, calm, compassionate, and friendly. I have two years of experience providing respite care, transportation, personal care, light...
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Dupo, IL

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$16/hr
4 years experience
I am 20 years old, currently in college for Speech-Language Pathology, and have lots of experience with children ranging in age from infants and toddlers to pre-teens!
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Child Care Provider

Belleville, IL

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$20/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 30 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
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...
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Certified Special Educator

Saint Louis, MO

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Happy to help support your loved one with special needs. Certified K-12 special educator at your service. Learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities, ADD, ADHD, autism, and more.
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Certify Nursing Assistant

Saint Louis, MO

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Hello my name is Emily I have been a certified nursing assistant since 19 ninety nine. I graduated in south county technical high school. I have is current up to date CPR license, first aid, and license as well as is trained how to use A. D. E system. I have had a med level one license as well as a insulin training course. I...
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Saint Louis, MO

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Abby, I am 25 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...
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