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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...
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.
Meal prep
companionship
dementia
light cleaning
hospice services
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Im a retired Christian Nurse who has 25 yrs experience working in the health Care field . I come from a Military Family. I've worked in hospitals, Doctors offices, Long term care facilities, home health and addiction treatment facilities. I have worked with peds, geriatrics, hospice, dementia, special needs of every age level....
Dementia
live-in home care
visiting nurse
respite care
personal care
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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- $23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 26 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
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Hi my name is Shantelle AKA Tellie. I have over 20 years experience caring for children of all ages from newborn to teenagers. I am also experienced with children with special needs ranging from delayed, developmental, behavioral and physical disabilities like feeding tubes etc.
Care Member says "We love Shantelle! She is so great with my autistic children. Very patient, understanding and kind. "
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I am the mother of a 36-year-old daughter who has Down syndrome. I have worked in the past as a job developer, as well as a job coach for the St. Louis ARC. I also worked as an ISL employee caring for individuals with special needs in their home. I have also worked for an agency providing care to seniors in their home. I have...
Niki R. says "I can't say enough great things about Bonnie. She is caring, gentle and knowledgeable. Bonnie was a true advocate for my mother. When PT and OT were working...
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- $27/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello! I am looking for a nannying position for an awesome family! I have several years of experience working with children & families including daycare, nannying, summer camp, and social work positions. I also have a degree in psychology which required classes in child development. Additional experience with special needs as...
Former Member A. says "Emma was our nanny for over a year, and she is the absolute best. My family highly, highly recommends her! She was unbelievably patient with my two...
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- $20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a licensed SPED teacher with a PK-12 endorsement. I really enjoy working with "tricky" children who may need a little extra support with behavior. I tend to focus on social and emotional growth as key part of my job and helping children navigate their world and self awareness. I firmly believer in using positive behavior...
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Faith. I have 4 years of experience serving at church with 3-5-year-olds. I also took 3 years worth of early childhood education courses and have worked in preschool and elementary classrooms. I grew up in a big family (6 siblings) with two brothers who have down syndrome, so I am mildly familiar with special...
Care Member says "Faith is Awesome worker she is patient and understanding....work very well with my daughter... AMAZING PERSON!!!!"
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- $15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I worked with many differnt disabled kids from behavior, down sydrome, and autism. I do night care for a family with 2 children one child typical and the other special need. I also can work in high demanding position and can time mange with more then 1 child. Great communication skills and always up for new challenges and wolud...
I am a 57-year-old woman whose youngest daughter is 32 and has Down syndrome. I also have a 13-year-old grandson who has Asperger's. I worked for four years with the St. Louis ARC, providing jobs as well as coaching for special ed. adults. I also worked at Willow's Way as an ISL employee caring for individuals with special needs...
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
As the oldest of five kids, I've been around kids my whole life. I started babysitting for people outside my family at the age of 12, and have continued on since then! I have experience with children with special needs, multiples, and large numbers of kids! I have a passion for inspiring creativity in kids and encouraging them...
Courtney P. says "My three daughters adore Abby. She has cared for them on many occasions (from the time they were very little) and is still their favorite babysitter to...
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- $20/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with children in various capacities for 15 years and am particularly drawn to those families dealing with special needs.
Aside from that particular passion, working with children in general is rewarding no matter what the circumstances are. I enjoy taking the time to get to know them and what makes them unique as...
My name is Cher. I am very reliable, patient, loving and creative person. I have babysst since I was 13. Was a nanny for at least 6 years for different families ages newborn to 13 years old. Worked with special needs as a paraprofessional for a year k-3rd then worked at 3 different centers for at least 3 years in the infant...
Tai O. says "Cher was great with our daughter and sent us regular updates throughout the night."
I worked in an ABA school with children for severe behavioral disorders. My particular child was non-verbal and autistic. I have worked with children with developmental delays, as well as children with feeding tubes and oxygen.
Darsey K. says "I offered a Position and she promptly acknowledges, which shows me she is a very considerate and dependable type of person. I appreciate that she took the...
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Carpooling. I worked professionally with special needs children for 2. 5 years. I am calm in chaotic situations and very flexible.
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! I have over 15 years of nannying experience. It is my top priority to make sure your child/children are kept safe, cared for and also engaged.
I graduated from Macalester College in 2017.
I have worked in the special school district and have the abilities and patience to work with all children. I am skilled in working...
Hi there! I'm Tarielle, a 21-year-old student living in downtown St. Louis, currently working toward becoming a dentist. I've been babysitting for as long as I can remember, and I also have experience working at a school in Hawaii, teaching special needs preschoolers and kindergarteners. I absolutely love spending time with kids...
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm Johanna. I'm 24, single, and entirely self-sufficient, just looking for a side job to fill my time. I studied languages in college and will be going back to school in the fall for social work. I'm the second oldest of 7 siblings, so I have been babysitting multiple children since I was 12. I feel comfortable with ages...
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
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I have 4+ years of experience working with children of all ages from infants to teenagers! I also have experience working with children with special needs, such as autism spectrum disorder and Down Syndrome. I also worked at two preschools where I worked with children ages 2-6. I worked full-time as an assistant teacher at a...
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Shantelle B.
We love Shantelle! She is so great with my autistic children. Very patient, understanding and kind.
- Care member
Bonnie C.
I can't say enough great things about Bonnie. She is caring, gentle and knowledgeable. Bonnie was a true advocate for my mother. When PT and...
- Niki R.
Emma B.
Emma was our nanny for over a year, and she is the absolute best. My family highly, highly recommends her! She was unbelievably patient with...
- Former Member A.
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