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Montanna R.


Alma, MI

$11-15/hr4 yrs exp

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Hello, my name is Montanna! I have 7 years of experience in babysitting kids of all ages. I am CPR and first aid certified for infants and children. I can help kiddos with anything they may need, bath times, homework, meals. I can also help out mom and dad with house chores and cooking. I have experience with special needs and...
Montanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Jessica T.


Alma, MI

$11-15/hr4 yrs exp

College Graduate Aiming To Help Children Become Successful And Happy Adults

I am a graduate of both management and communications programs with experience babysitting up to 6 children at once. One of the children being special needs and all ranging in age from 6 months to 12 years. Current public school employee in a 6th-12th grade setting. Experience with overnight stays, light travel, house keeping,...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
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Ronda G.


Alma, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

I work in special education So I have had a variety of skills and training working with students with special needs. Senior care available
Ronda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Stephanie P.


Ithaca, MI

$21-26/hr3 yrs exp

Behavior Technician

Hello! I'm Stephanie, a compassionate Behavior Technician with a specialization in working with teens. With extensive experience in supporting adolescents through behavior management, I strive to create a positive and empowering environment for growth. My approach is rooted in building trust, using evidence-based techniques, and...
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Sophia A.


Ithaca, MI

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, I'm Sophie! I have been a nanny full time on and off since 2015, and helping families care for their children has always been a huge passion of mine. I have experience caring for all ages, with most being newborn to age 7, also including twins + and children who have special needs. I am CPR and first aid trained, I...
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Sydney M.


Mount Pleasant, MI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a college student in Mt. Pleasant who loves working with kids. My current career goal is to find a kid's music or theater program to work with after graduation. I spent the past 6 summers working at a Girl Scout camp as an overnight camp counselor and then as the Activities Director, mainly with rising 1, 2, and 3 graders....
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sydney has consistently done a great job taking care of our dogs and cats. Our pets love Sydney!! She is kind and reliable. Highly recommend."

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Angela P.


Mount Pleasant, MI

$15-17/hr4 yrs exp

Reliable And Caring Babysitter

I'm CPR (infant and adult) and first aid certified, with years of experience in child care. My degree is in elementary education, and I have extensive experience working with special needs children and students. I love animals, arts/crafts, and being outside. I take pride in my work ethic and aim to please. I genuinely enjoy...
Angela can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Roxanne F.


Mount Pleasant, MI

$14-20/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Mom Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

In addition to being the mother of an 18-year-old and the stepmother to an 11-year-old, I've also had experience as a nanny to 2-year-old twin boys with special needs. I have also worked as an ABA therapist for children with autism. I began substitute teaching when my daughter started kindergarten and I loved it so much that I...
Roxanne can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Daecia V.


Mount Pleasant, MI

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I have cared for children and adults with special needs in a group home setting and at a summer camp for kids. I love getting t know kids for who they were created to be and instilling confidence in a "group of people" who are so often torn down by society. It is incredible to watch kids come out of their shell and recognize who...
I have 3 years of professional experience in childcare, but have been sitting casually for nearly 8 years. I have cared for children aged 10 weeks to 12 years. I interned in a state funded preschool program (GSRP) for 1 year and then transitioned into a center based preschool program. I continue to return to my center...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Vada K.


Ashley, MI

$14/hr5 yrs exp

I Would Love To Be Your Nanny!

I absolutely love working with children! I have been a babysitter for going on five years now and I love it. On top of being a babysitter I have also been a special needs teacher assistant.
Vada can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Tylynn M.


Edmore, MI

$22/hr7 yrs exp

Teacher Who Loves Being Busy And Hanging Out With Kiddos! They Have So Much To Teach Us!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a special education teacher and do not have any kiddos of my own yet! I find so much joy in hanging out with children. I have 7 years of experience working with children of all ages including children with special needs. I can help with Travel, chores, school, and so much more!
Tylynn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Natasha F.


Mount Pleasant, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Kind, Creative, And Trustworthy Caregiver!

Hi! My name is Tasha, and I am so excited to meet new families to see if we're a great fit for each other! I have 10+ years of experience working with children. I have worked in multiple daycares, and have been a nanny for the past six years. I have my own child as well. I have cared for ages birth through 12 years old and...
Natasha can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
I am the proud mother of a recent high school graduate who is autistic and has ADHD. I am also stepmother to an 12-year-old. During the school year I work for the MPPS district as a special education paraprofessional. Though my current position is working with MICI HS students, I have experience working with kiddos of all ages....
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Samantha S.


Crystal, MI

$12-17/hr3 yrs exp

I worked at an adult day center for three years. We provided care for those with dementia, Alzheimer's and many different special needs. I started as an assistant and worked my way to activity coordinator. I focused on each individual participant and what would benefit them during the day. I created picture books for those...
Hi! My name is Lauryn, and I'm a college student at Central Michigan University studying Child Psychology. I'm a passionate and dedicated childcare provider with over four years of experience, including eight months working with children with special needs. I currently work as a Behavioral Health Technician, which has given me...
I have 2 years of experience working with people with special needs. I have 6 years of experience with younger kids. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Ambulation.
I worked as a direct care worker for 9 years. I am a very caring and patient person. I can multitask and pay attention to detail. I passed medications with 100% accuracy when I worked as a direct care worker. I have a lot of medical knowledge and have experience doing a lot of different things in terms of personal care, etc. If...
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Samantha S.


Crystal, MI

$12-15/hr3 yrs exp

I worked at an Adult Day Center where we accommodated the needs of dementia, Alzheimer's and many different special needs. I started as an assistant and worked my way up to the activities coordinator in just one year. I also took care of my friends grandfather who was suffering from Dementia for two years. I did light...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, respite care, transportation, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more

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