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Tori R.

Child Care Provider For Any Child--Interest In Special Needs

Saint Louis, MO

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$20/hr
10 years experience
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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Caring Helper

Pevely, MO

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$17/hr
Hello, I am and friendly person that enjoys working with kids and kids with special needs. I have cared for up to 7 kids at one time.
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Saint Louis, MO

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$16/hr
2 years experience
I am a dedicated caregiver with three years of experience as a certified CNA, where I developed strong skills in patient care, communication, and compassion. I am currently working as an Early Childhood Teacher's Assistant, supporting children with autism and helping create a safe, encouraging, and structured learning...
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Fun Sitter Ready To Make Your Child Smile

Saint Louis, MO

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$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 5 year of experience working with children ages 1 yr to 5 years on the Autism Spectrum and additional experience working in a daycare setting beforehand. I got my master's in behavior analysis. I can help with Assistive Technology/AAC as I have a client who uses Proloquo2go daily with my clients. I am a huge kid at heart...
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Creative And Caring Nanny With 8+ Years Of Experience And A Big Heart For Kids

Belleville, IL

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$22/hr
8 years experience
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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Arnold, MO

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! I'm Larissa! Im a caring, reliable nanny with a passion for helping children of all ages and abilities thrive. I'm majoring in Early Childhood Special Education and have hands-on experience as an infant teacher (6 weeks-18 months), plus over two years volunteering in special education classrooms. I'm skilled in creating fun,...
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Saint Louis, MO

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$23/hr
Light cleaning
hospice services
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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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
grocery shopping
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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Saint Louis, MO

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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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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Home Health Aid For Quadriplegic

Imperial, MO

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Hello! I am 24F and I've lived in the St. Louis area for years now. I live in affton currently and am a student attending Maryville University for my bachelors in IT. I I have been a caregiver over the years but am new to care. com. I am religious, I adhere to high standards of work, modesty and behavior, but especially respect...
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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 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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
Live-in home care
hospice services
home modification
dementia
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
Meal prep
light cleaning
home modification
errands
respite 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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Festus, MO

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I'm the second born of 6 children. So caring for children came naturally. I have a special needs brother and have spent the last few years working in that field. I've been a preschool teacher as well. I promise your child will love me. I'm a kid magnet. I have been trained in CPR and basic life support.
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