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Riley D.


Ada, MI

$25-35/hr9 yrs exp

Graduate Educated Patient/Fun Babysitter!

5.0

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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Gianna P.


Grand Rapids, MI

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver/summer Nanny

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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Janet P.


Hastings, MI

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Retired RN

Hello. I have 27 years experience working with people of all ages providing care amimed at increasing quality of life. I have training in working with children with special needs, and with older adults. I was a Paramedic for 4 years before I went to nursing school. My best qualities are positive personality, creativity in...
Janet can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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Keely L.


Grand Rapids, MI

$11-16/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible, Compassionate, And Experienced Caregiver, Specialty In Special Needs

I am an honest, organized, and extremely committed person with a special heart for children, and people with special needs. In my years of experience, I have been a swim instructor to very young children, a nanny to kids from infant to high school, and a full-time teacher in a science museum for kids of all ages. I also have...
Keely can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Hannah F.


Grand Rapids, MI

$11-18/hr4 yrs exp

Hi! Get To Know Me:)

I am 1 of 6 girls in my family and have always been around looking after my sisters. In high school I would babysit on my weekends for my teachers children as well as families of children that my parents knew. In high school I also worked with special needs children for two years and it was an amazing experience.
Hannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Lisa M.


Grand Rapids, MI

$30-35/hr20 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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Tanesha R.


Wyoming, MI

$16-27/hr2 yrs exp

Fun And Playful Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been babysitting since I was 12 years old, I'm now 28. I have tons of experience with children including children with special needs. I currently work for a school that deals with emotional impairment(special needs) and I love it. I am fun, playful, caring, love being around kids, and very patient.
Tanesha can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Alison S.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

My name is Alison. I am a mom with personal child care experience. I also have professional experience as a special needs caregiver. I am college educated with a creative arts background. I am patient, mature, dependable, nurturing and caring. I enjoy connecting with the clients that I care for. I look forward to helping a...
Alison can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Henrietta M.


Grand Rapids, MI

$15-40/hr7 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:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Kyra D.


Wyoming, MI

$20/hr18 yrs exp

Looking For Flexible Families Looking For Evening Or Weekend Care, With Other Household Needs.

I'd describe my personality as fun, kind, joyful I like working with kids because they have such joy in almost everything they do and it's an unmatched feeling to see children experiencing life and growing and them finding joy in the simplest things. I'm looking for a job that enables me to do fun things with kiddos and earn...
Kyra can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

Hello everyone, I am a fun, energetic person that has a true love for children. I have a love for caring for people since I was a child my dream job was to be a mother. I have a5-year-old little brother that was born when I was 16, due to my mother's health I helped her out a lot with him and within his first years of life, he...
Koriel can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CNA

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Rachel L.


Grand Rapids, MI

$14-29/hr5 yrs exp

Former Teacher

I recently left my job as an Early Childhood Special Education teacher. I am pregnant with my first baby, due in July, and I am looking for part-time work before then.
I work at our local Cheboygan Area High School as a Special Needs Aide, where I habe been for close to five years. In the summers I work with elder residents as a certified Nurse Aide and often sit for our lake neighbors! Would love to help out and get to know your little one while you explore our great area! Thanks!
Andrea can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Andrea is the best caregiver that we’ve ever had. Her attention to detail and nurturing personality make her an ideal caregiver. We would HIGHLY recommend her. Having three boys is hard even for me to handle but Andrea makes it look so easy, they just adore her! "

Care member

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Henrietta M.


Grand Rapids, MI

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

I have been employed with the Public School for 4 years. I am currently employed in a Mildly Cognitively Impaired Classroom. I have worked in Autism Classrooms in the Middle and High School. I have done the Special Needs Ministry at my Church.
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Sidney M.


Byron Center, MI

$10-20/hr6 yrs exp

College Student Looking For Part-time/full-time Job!

Hello, I'm a 23-year-old female who is currently earning my bachelor's degree in criminal justice at Ferris State University! I'm new to Care. com and looking for a summer job. I have experience working at a daycare center taking care of 1st through 3rd graders. I'm also experienced in taking care of children with special needs....
Sidney can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

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Amanda M.


Grand Rapids, MI

$13-18/hr1 yrs exp

Amanda M

Hello! My name is Amanda M. I am going to be a junior at Aquinas College this upcoming fall. I am a Learning Disabilities Major (K-12) with a history minor. In high school, I was a part of the LINKS program where I assisted students with both cognitive and physical disabilities. I helped tutor them as well. For the past 3 years,...
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Claudia Q.


Grand Rapids, MI

$18/hr3 yrs exp

Patient And Caring Sitter!

I am someone you can trust with your loved ones and children. I have experience babysitting and taking care of younger siblings and family members while growing up all my life. I also have had lot of experience and past jobs working and caretaking for individuals with special needs. I am very passionate about helping others and...
Claudia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Anna B.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience with children with : ASD - coursework and placement in a kindergarten for students with ASD ADHD - nanny and tutor experience for several students with ADHD Learning disabilities - personal caregiver for a sister with learning disabilities Developmental delay - coursework and teaching experience with children...
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Cami V.


Grand Rapids, MI

$17/hr10 yrs exp

ICLS

Hello! Initially I started working with seniors before transitioning to special needs individuals over 10 years ago. Most recently I've been doing independent CLS work with individual clients via their parent/guardian & through third party financially; working hand in hand with their supports coordinators through network 180. I...
Cami can also help with: Transportation, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, respite care, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Hello! My name is McKenzie. I am 27 years old and grew up in Mason, Michigan, but currently live in Grand Rapids. I have worked with children for over nine years professionally, but was a lifeguard for several years as well. I worked with children who had special needs as a teachers aide and in three different childcare...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Alto, MI

Riley D.

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.

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.

Andrea H.

5.0

Andrea is the best caregiver that we’ve ever had. Her attention to detail and nurturing personality make her an ideal caregiver. We would HIGHLY recommend her. Having three boys is hard even for me to handle but Andrea makes it look so easy, they just adore her!

- Care member

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