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I'd describe my personality as
Caring
Confident
Funny
I like working with kids because it has always been my life long passion, I love making life easier for parents! I'm a parent myself and I feel like taking in other families ways of doing things help me also be a better mom!
I'm looking for a job that I can become apart...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have worked for over 20 years in domestic and school settings. My experience is with children of all ages, but I feel that I work best with toddlers - teenagers. I have also cared for children with special needs including: Autism, ADD, ADHD, EI, EMI, schizophrenia. I simply love children and I enjoy helping them reach their...
Sari can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Haven't met her yet but she appears to be prompt, responsible and capable."
Jill N.
5.0
(1)
My name is Kim. I have over 15 years of experience caring for kids of all ages, and I love working with children more than most things in life. I have experience with a multitude of special needs, I'm highly creative, attentive, and always on time.
I am the oldest of 10, so although I have years of paid experience, I've been...
Kimberly can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kim was a great match for our family. I have a rambunctious toddler and a teething infant. It's important to me to have someone who is patient and trustworthy. I love Kim's gentle redirect approach to the big feelings and that she has an activity ready any day...
Suhaily F.
Hello! My name is Jennifer. I work as an occupational therapist for public schools. As an OT, I work with students living with special needs from age 4-26 and absolutely love my work. Prior to working as an OT, I worked as a nanny for over 10 years. I love children amd miss my days as a nanny, so I have decided to work as a...
Jennifer can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Rae and I have been working with children with autism for over three years, as well as baby sitting for over 10 years. I've worked with children all over the spectrum, ages 2-18. I have experience with teaching daily living skills to helping with schoolwork. I am currently in school obtaining a degree in special...
Rae can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
My interests are in children. I have been taking care of children since I was 13 years old, I started as a babysitter and have previous experience as a nanny for 2 1/2 years. I have been taking care of children that range from newborn to 8th grade. I have also taken care of children with special needs. I have my own...
Miranda can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
1.0
(1)
I have recently graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Human Biology. After a brief gap year, I plan on pursuing a career in Nursing. Caring for individuals is very important to me and I hope to succeed with doing that in every aspect possible.
I have had plenty of experience watching multiple children as...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children since I was 13 years old. My experience is from 4-month-old triplets to 12-year-old children. I have also been working with special needs children for the past 3 years. I have learned many valuable moments with these children. I have a very bubbly, and energetic personally about myself. I also...
Vanessa can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We were very impressed with Vanessa, she'd be an ideal fit for any family both given her experience and personality. Very sharp young lady."
Anita S.
Sydney H.
Westland, MI
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Part-Time Babysitter And Nanny Specializing In Cognitive Impairment
3.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Sydney and I am 26 years old. I graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a degree in Psychology. I currently work for a family who has quadruplets who are 9 , a family with a 2-year-old daughter with down syndrome and a 6-month-old and a family with a 9-month-old and her 2-month-old cousin . In addition...
Sydney can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
3.0
"Sydney worked for our family from Nov 2016 to March 2017. She was wonderful with our girls, but quite unreliable with scheduling and notifying us of schedule problems. This often left us scrambling to find childcare or having to take off work because of her...
Sean P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Abby!
I graduated in 2020 with my master's degree in speech-language pathology. My bachelor's degree is in communication disorders, and I have a minor in child development. I am currently an SLP for a local school district.
Working with children is something I absolutely love! I have taken many classes...
Abby can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Abby has been the best Nanny I have ever hired thus far! She was very dependable, kind, loving and took excellent care of my boys! It was such a great feeling knowing that when I was at work, my boys were in great hands. She is absolutely the best and I highly...
Michele M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
-Boy mom-have cared for the children of friends/infants from time to time including one infant with special needs.. I have been a nanny for the last 3 years. I am particularly good with infants and toddlers but I'm good with all ages. I believe children need a calm, patient and loving approach as well as structure. Children will...
Rina can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Rina is fantastic! She's been with us for 1.5yrs and we love her! She is patient and kind, she always brings a warm & calming presence to our home, & I know that my son is loved and safe when they are together. She helped his verbal development explode and takes...
Alexandria N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I really have fun working and playing with kids! I have worked in several different childcare experiences. I have worked with kids in an after-school program, day care, church nursery, and summer camps. I have also worked with special needs kids at Therapeutic Riding and Soccer. I worked one on one with kids with disabilities at...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nicole is amazing! She was on time, kind, friendly and my child started playing with her within a few seconds of her arrival. She made sure my daughter was safe while they were playing. I highly recommend Nicole to other parents who are looking for care givers."
Care member
I specialize in special needs care with children who have had autism, ADD, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, hip dysplasia, low muscle tone, behavioral challenges, emotional challenges, cognitive challenges, and more. I have a nurturing, patient, trauma- informed and goal focused approach to aid in the growth, safety, and...
I am proud to be a special needs Nanny. I really love to help with unique individuals with special needs.
I have 4 years of experience nannying/babysitting but many more years experience caregiving overall. I have been a special needs adult caregiver for years and in the most recent years, I've been employed in the school system working as a Paraeducator with children on the autism spectrum.
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
As a nurturing and experienced caregiver, I bring a warm and loving presence to my work, creating a safe and stimulating environment for children to thrive. With years of experience, I am committed to fostering the growth and well-being of the children in my care. I've worked at day cares and at nonprofit organizations assisting...
Morgan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
When I first started babysitting, I would pick up a 5-year-old from school in the morning and watch him until his mom got off of work, sometimes I would pick up his older siblings and watch them as well. I help out in the nursery at my church, teach 1st/2nd graders at my church, and help in the fours and fives classroom. I also...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Viniecia W.
Westland, MI
$19-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
EXPERIENCED DIRECT CARE /NANNY/SITTER /HOUSEKEEPER PROVIDER AVAILABLE FULL TIME
10+years experience with special needs individuals. Providing excellent care according to the rights the individuals need. Also specializing in Art Therapy. Looking for full time mornings Monday through Friday
I have been cleaning for 14 years full and part-time for various Malls and centers as well as a DCW in home care....
I have 8 years of experience and a lifetime of caring for my 2 children, my four grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews that have been with me off and on.
I am well versed in the care of special needs children. My grandson was born with severe cognitive issues andI was his soul/sole caregiver. I have experience that...
Basima can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
To whom this is regarding,
My name is Melissa, I am 32 years old, I have experience working along with caring for children for over 15+ years. I have experience with children of all ages from newborn- 13 years of age. I have been CPR and First Aid certified many times in the past but my certification has expired, I however...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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Recent special needs nanny reviews in Oak Park, MI
Sari W.
5.0
Haven't met her yet but she appears to be prompt, responsible and capable.
- Jill N.
Kimberly K.
5.0
Kim was a great match for our family. I have a rambunctious toddler and a teething infant. It's important to me to have someone who is patient and trustworthy. I love Kim's gentle redirect approach to the big feelings and that she has an activity ready any day they are with her. I've had Kim over...
- Suhaily F.
Vanessa O.
5.0
We were very impressed with Vanessa, she'd be an ideal fit for any family both given her experience and personality. Very sharp young lady.
- Anita S.
Sydney H.
3.0
Sydney worked for our family from Nov 2016 to March 2017. She was wonderful with our girls, but quite unreliable with scheduling and notifying us of schedule problems. This often left us scrambling to find childcare or having to take off work because of her unreliability. I would recommend her...
- Sean P.
Abby H.
5.0
Abby has been the best Nanny I have ever hired thus far! She was very dependable, kind, loving and took excellent care of my boys! It was such a great feeling knowing that when I was at work, my boys were in great hands. She is absolutely the best and I highly recommend her!
- Michele M.