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Grace K.


Rockford, MI

$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny; Babysitter; Special Needs Caregiver; Senior Caregiver

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Grace and I am a graduate student studying speech-language pathology. At my university's speech and hearing clinic, I serve as a graduate student clinician where I treat both pediatric and adult clients with a variety of disorders and needs. In the future, I hope to become a pediatric speech-language...
Grace can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Grace K.


Rockford, MI

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hello! My name is Grace and I am a graduate student studying speech-language pathology. I have a strong interest in working with people with special needs. For two years, I worked as a special needs caregiver for a teenage girl. In this role, I assisted with activities of daily living, prepared her meals following a modified...
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Kiersten S.


Rockford, MI

$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part-Time Care Giver For Children With Special Needs

I currently care for a 19-year-old woman with severe autism, I trained for my CNA with elderly in need of help with almost every aspect of their lives, I volunteer at my church every month with a group of other care givers and we provide a night off for between 4-10 families with special needs children by watching them for a...
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Erica S.


Rockford, MI

$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Or Full-time Caregiver Available In The Rockford Area Or Nearby.

Experience: RN for 3 years. Nurse Tech for 7 years. Also, I have cared for my grandmother for the past 2 years due to her diagnosis of Parkinson s Disease. I am passionate about being a caregiver because I value my own health and wellness and thus it makes me feel privileged to help others maintain or improve their own....
Hello! My name is Kate! I am graduate student at CMU, graduating in May to be a speech language pathologist. I am currently applying to work in the school setting for the upcoming school year. But I am hoping to work with a family this summer. In my undergraduate degree I focused on child development and ASL studies. Now in my...
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Claire H.


Rockford, MI

$11/hr • 1 yrs exp

I Am Pursuing An Internship With Smiling Goat Ranch

I am going to be working at Smiling Goat Ranch in Colorado. I need to get a background check in order to go.
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Riley D.


Ada, MI

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Kind & Patient Speech Language Pathologist Caregiver

Hello! My name is Riley and I just moved to the east side from Grand Rapids for my first speech and language pathology job where I am working in an outpatient therapy clinic with pediatrics. I have a heart for helping others and especially those with exceptional needs and I would love to use my day off (Wednesday/the weekend) to...
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Josellyn F.


Ada, MI

$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Specialize in providing Respite Care for families with children with special needs such as epilepsy, autism, and cerebral palsy.
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Gianna P.


Grand Rapids, MI

$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver/summer Nanny

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there! My name is Gianna,and I am currently a freshman at the University, I play soccer here as well, and am staying in Grand Rapids this summer, looking for a great opportunity caring for and building a bond with you and your child/children! I have two amazing younger siblings that I have cared for since a young age, and...
5.0
"Gianna is a very loving, compassionate and pleasant individual. She shows up with a smile on her face and always happy to work and learn. She will be greatly missed as she goes off to school this August. I hope we have the ability to work with her in the future....

Kelly S.

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Cassie B.


Sand Lake, MI

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Expert In Challenging Behavior And Life-skills Development

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I just moved to the area and I am looking to get back into the field. I have 10+ years of experience working with adults and children with developmental disabilities. I've worked as an assistant director of a camp for people with DD, a job coach, a skills trainer, a group-home residential counselor, a live-in behavior...
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"I highly recommend Cassie! Our son, now 10 years old, is autistic and at a level 2 support. Cassie was his nanny beginning in September 2020. The expertise that she provided made all of our lives better, and I'm not exaggerating. She has been through hundreds of...

Rebecca S.

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Ashley R.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Ashley and I have seven plus years experience working with individuals of varying needs and disabilities. I've been hired for special events as well as regular care.
5.0
"Ashley has been an amazing caregiver for my wheelchair bound Aunt who has cognitive disability and early onset dementia. She has been an asset and miracle worker to our family and Aunt. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone. "

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Willow G.


Grand Rapids, MI

$49/hr

Gracefully Moving Through Tough Transitions

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experienced with ADHD, Autism and other social, communication and learning challenges. There is always a way to move through with love, compassion and grace. Pain Resilience and Trauma Informed Yoga/movement Specialist. Certified in Neuro-linguistic and Neuro-Semantics Coach, Release Emotional Trauma, Educate on how to...
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Amy S.


Grand Rapids, MI

$15-28/hr • 3 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Experience

As a Foster parent and mother I gained experience with Autism, ADHD, ADD and Sensory integration. As a Nanny I gained experience with a G tube, a seizure plan, OT, PT, ST for limited mobility, blindness, cognitive and hearing impairment.
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Henrietta M.


Grand Rapids, MI

$15-40/hr • 7 yrs exp

Nanny Experienced Special Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am the Mother of 3 Adult Children and I have three grand children. I frequently babysits my 10-month-old grand daughter. I was employed with Kenowa Hills Public Schools for 5 years. 1 Yr working at the High School in an Autism Room. 2 Yrs working at the Middle School in an Autism Room. 1 Yr working at the Elementary School...
Henrietta can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Lisa M.


Grand Rapids, MI

$30-35/hr • 20 yrs exp

Pediatric Occupational Therapist / Special Needs / Sensory Diets

Hello. My name is Lisa and I am an occupational therapist by profession. I have been an OT for many years with 11 years as a school based occupational therapist and most recently as an outpatient pediatric OT. I recently resigned from my position due to the late evening hours that kept me from being with my own family. I am...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Kyra N.


Grand Rapids, MI

$15-50/hr • 1 yrs exp

Why This Job?

Hello! I am a senior at Calvin University studying Special Education and Elementary Education. My hope is to work as a teacher for students with high support needs. This summer I worked as a direct support professional at Ascendigo Autism Services Summer camp. I worked 1 on 1 with campers who had intellectual and developmental...
I currently work through Hope Network with kids who are on the spectrum. I worked at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation hospital for 3 years on the spinal cord injury floor.
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Sarah S.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Loving Sitter/care Attendant

Hi, I'm Sarah! I am kind, calm, and adaptable. I have about 1 year of experience with providing Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy for ASD clients and those with developmental disorders/delays! I enjoy working with others who have additional needs, and love assisting others in what brings them joy. I am comfortable working with...
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Lisa V.


Greenville, MI

$15-50/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am not taking on any new special needs clients at this time. I have worked for Hope Network Behavior Health working with adults with special needs since October of 2008. I enjoy working with these adults who are mentally ill because, you are a huge part of their life once you say "Hello". You are the sunshine of their life...
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Rose K.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

I have 5 years experience taking care of children with autism, behavior challenges, on trach and ventilators. Provided bathing, dressing, meal preparation, feeding tubes, medication administration, range of motion exercises, transportation to doctors appointments, getting ready for school - take school bus, Changing diapers

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Recent special needs child care reviews in Rockford, MI

Gianna P.

5.0

Gianna is a very loving, compassionate and pleasant individual. She shows up with a smile on her face and always happy to work and learn. She will be greatly missed as she goes off to school this August. I hope we have the ability to work with her in the future. She will be greatly missed.

- Kelly S.

Cassie B.

5.0

I highly recommend Cassie! Our son, now 10 years old, is autistic and at a level 2 support. Cassie was his nanny beginning in September 2020. The expertise that she provided made all of our lives better, and I'm not exaggerating. She has been through hundreds of different scenarios as a caregiver...

- Rebecca S.

Ashley R.

5.0

Ashley has been an amazing caregiver for my wheelchair bound Aunt who has cognitive disability and early onset dementia. She has been an asset and miracle worker to our family and Aunt. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone.

- Care member

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