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Lynn S.
Alto, MI
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked in a few Autism classrooms in Caledonia for several years. I Love the kids. Not just kids. I've also have had a lot of experience with adults/seniors and enjoy being able to help in anyway.
Cassidy H.
Alto, MI
$18-23/hr • 4 yrs exp
I love working with kids. I have 5 younger siblings and I am 16 years older than my youngest sibling so growing up I was always used to having babies and little kids around. Now I am a mom of 4 sweet girls. I need a part time job and would love to work with kids again. In high school I was a nanny for 2 summers, I babysat a...
Cassidy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
30 years experience with cognitively impaired, special needs and Autism. I have also worked with Senior care and hospice care. Available part time or full time.
Diane can also help with: Errands, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
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
Amanda A.
Middleville, MI
$15-30/hr
I am a teacher in with GSRP program and have 5 children of our own. I am very comfortable with children of all ages and several children at a time. I am energetic, loving, quick on my feet, and have a plethora of strategies and activities to pull from. I love to be outdoors, bake/cook, listen to music (aka-dance party), read, do...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked in special education, I've also cared for a special-needs young woman for 17 years and provided respite care for her for an additional 15 years. Experienced also with elderly, hospice care.
I am a loving mother of four children I have a great way with young children and youth children. I come with many years experience in the health field over 15 years. I am CPR certified and well trained. I have a structured schedule.
I love to keep things cleaned as I am very well organized in my own home. I treat others as if...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am so excited to be on your potential list for a summer nanny! I am a 2022 College graduate and am currently teaching special education at the elementary level ! I am currently looking for a summer nannying position after the school year (early June) until I have to head back to my classroom (early-mid August). I have...
Maddie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maddie helped us out last minute and did a great job with our kids. Very friendly and reliable!"
Douglas B.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm an experienced and dedicated individual with a passion for providing quality care to children. With a 5 year background as a 6th grade teacher and and a bachelor's degree in elementary and special education, I bring a wealth of knowledge and understanding to childcare. As the oldest of 7 siblings, I have honed my...
Savannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Came with activities and great energy! Kids loved her! "
Kristi K.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I have been working in child care since I was 13 years old. I have worked with all ages ranging from newborns to teenagers. I have spent a lot of time working with special needs children too. I am currently a resident at Nemours Children's Hospital and I enjoy babysitting in my free time. I'd be a great fit if you were looking...
Alissa can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My kids and I LOVE Alissa. She is dependable, easy to talk to, loves my kids and dogs. She even surprised me with a super clean kitchen when I got home. We will miss her when she goes back to school this fall, but hope she will always be a part of our family and...
Michele K.
5.0
(1)
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.
Ashley R.
Grand Rapids, MI
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have been babysitting for the past 9 years. My experience goes past just babysitting. I also worked as a before/after school care giver for 5 years in a private christian school. In addition to that I was also a Preschool aid for the two years following my graduation from High school. I have experience with children with...
Jessalynn can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Jessa has a huge heart and loves kids. She is a natural and we call her Mama J because of her love and passion for caring for children. She is willing to go above and beyond and do whatever you need. I highly recommend Jessa for anyone looking for a dependable and...
Jennifer C.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I love children of all ages. I have watched children from newborns to the age of 13. I also have experience with special needs children. I love being around children, they keep me up to date with the world. I am also competitive, so if your children like to race or play video games, let's do it! (I always let them win). I love...
Charvella can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Charvella watched my 7 year old over the summer and did an amazing job! She was dependable, even when having car issues. She was also great with our 4 animals and helped make my life a lot easier! My kid loved his time with her. Would definitely recommend!"
Aisha J.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
CURRENTLY OFFERING:
Day time appointments
Date night
**Hourly minimum: $20/hr.
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ABOUT ME:
30-years-old.
Social Worker.
Grand Valley State University alumni.
GVSU Grad student.
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EXPERIENCE:
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Elementary Team Lead at Boys & Girls Club
Bashor Children's Home (Residential)
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Boys 5th grade basketball...
Kate can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kate is amazing with kids! We have three children (ages 3, 5, 7) who've had very little interaction with sitters for the past two years due to the pandemic. Kate engaged with them immediately- through games and art projects she proactively brought/thought of on...
Stephanie W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a positive and energetic person who adores kids. I am the proud "Fun Aunt" to my beautiful 3-year-old Niece and my firecracker 6-year-old Nephew. I graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Speech Language Pathology. Not only did I grow up as the (go to) babysitter on my street for 15+ years, I am...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kate is wonderful! She actually reached out to our family through Care.com after seeing a post about our need for help with remote learning when school closed due to COVID-19. I'm so glad she did! She was great with our two girls, who were in 2nd and 4th grade at...
Elissa H.
Rachel B.
Belding, MI
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Rachel, and I am a full-time nanny. I am CPR certified in infant through adult, as well as first aid, and blood borne pathogen procedures. I work as a long term nanny (2+ years of employment preferred). The Nanny industry has held my heart for 11 years now. Over a span of 20 years, my livelihood has been dedicated to...
Rachel can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I worked with Rachel at a wedding I was hired for through Care.com. She was very friendly and down to earth. Rachel and I even met up before to plan activities for the children at the wedding. I would highly recommend Rachel for a big event with multiple children,...
Kylie D.
Delaney H.
Grand Rapids, MI
$27-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Fun-loving Babysitter Willing To Work Around Schedules
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I started off babysitting for family and friends at about 13 years old and since then I have expanded to anyone in need of a caregiver. I have experience working at a daycare center where I was an assistant teacher for children 3 to 4 years old. At the daycare I enjoyed helping the children with crafts, reading, and...
Delaney can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We interviewed Delaney for a full-time nanny position for our two girls. She showed up to the interview on-time and did a great job. We asked questions around her top 3 responsibilities as a nanny, what she considers a healthy meal, and how she handles discipline...
Annie M.
5.0
(2)
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...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Riley & I just recently relocated back to my hometown of GR after living in Metro Detroit for the past two year. I work as a pediatric speech and language pathologist by day, however am trying to find weekend/date night work!
A little bit about my experience: I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 15, I am...
Riley can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Riley watched our almost 3 year old and 3 month old while my husband and I went to dinner. When we returned, my 3 year old did not want her to leave. We highly recommend Riley!"
Mary N.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Alto, MI
Maddie S.
5.0
Maddie helped us out last minute and did a great job with our kids. Very friendly and reliable!
- Douglas B.
Savannah G.
5.0
Came with activities and great energy! Kids loved her!
- Kristi K.
Alissa E.
5.0
She was lovely and handled bedtime with our little baby well!
- Sarah R.
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
Jessalynn O.
5.0
Jessa has a huge heart and loves kids. She is a natural and we call her Mama J because of her love and passion for caring for children. She is willing to go above and beyond and do whatever you need. I highly recommend Jessa for anyone looking for a dependable and loving caretaker.
- Jennifer C.
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