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Valerie J.


Buchanan, MI

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 20 years of experience in the home health field. I've worked with the elderly, developmentally disabled and special needs. I pass medications, cook, clean, and assist with showers and grooming. I'm CPR and first aide certified, have taken classes in pharmacology and med core classes.
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Paula H.


Buchanan, MI

$13-15/hr10 yrs exp

I have 20 years experience working at school with special needs children. I have worked in grades preschool through 4th as a special education assistant. I have also worked with general education students with reading and writing. I love working one on one with children! At this time, I am available on Saturdays only, as I take...
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Samantha M.


Buchanan, MI

$11-20/hr4 yrs exp

Summer Caregiver

I work in an elementary school solely with students with disabilities. I love my students and would love to work with your child too. I know what comes with working with kids with disabilities- I. E. I'm not afraid they will hurt me, and they cannot scare me off. Working with children that are cognitively or developmentally...
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Tiffany R.


Berrien Springs, MI

$18-19/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi my name is Tiffany most people call me Tiff. I've been working with children ever since I was a little girl. When I was a senior in high school I worked along the side of children with disabilities and I really enjoyed it. I truly enjoy all children they bring so much joy into my life. I'd like to continue my education and...
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Summer H.


Three Oaks, MI

$22/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 7 years of experience with all ages from 0-16-year-olds. I have experience with special needs children of all ages. I am able to put together a daily fun educational schedule or follow an already planned schedule, I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping and pet care.
Summer can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Summer cared for my 4 yr old and 1 yr old boys for just under one year's time. We moved away from the area, otherwise we would not be with someone else. She is absolutely wonderful. Punctual, flexible, dependable. The kids LOVE her and she always took great care of...

Carly R.

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Angela C.


South Bend, IN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I had custody of a child from birth to 12 yrs of age with ADHD, development delays, and separation disorder. He is now 15 yrs. old and doing well. I have also worked with other mentally challenged teens and young adults as well as seniors.
5.0
"Angela is the absolute best!! She took care of our newborn at night from very early on all the way until 10 months old and continues to babysit for us as well. I would recommend her to everyone, especially those with newborns! My husband and I were able to get much...

Sara B.

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Connie H.


Berrien Springs, MI

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

I Am A Reliable, Caring And Loving Person

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a middle-aged lady who has raised three wonderful children, I am a loving, patient, compassionate person who works hard on the job. I am great at housework. I love playing, teaching, reading and doing various activities outside and in the home. I love animals so I welcome working among pets in your home. I Have been trained...
Connie can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Connie was everything I could have asked for in someone taking care of my little guy. She made transitioning back to work so much easier knowing someone I trusted was there to take care of him. She is loving and attentive and my little guy loved her. Additionally,...

Kristen W.

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Katie I.


Bridgman, MI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Reliable Sitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have always loved children and have been working in childcare centers and private homes, with all ages for over 10 years. Recently I completed my Bachelor's degree in psychology. I have cared for children with extra needs, as well as multiple children at once comfortably. I have a 13-year-old son and have been divorced a few...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Caitlyn H.


South Bend, IN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Date Night/Weekend Sitter

Hi! I have had 10 years of experience babysitting children. I also have 2 years of experience with assistant teaching and one and a half years with an after school daycare. My main job is being an EA for a local school corporation. I have worked with children with special needs now for 8 years. I did go to college to pursue a...
Caitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Jaumark P.


Berrien Springs, MI

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Blessed With The Gift Of Care.

I'd describe my personality as calm, compassionate, patient, resourceful, simple but knowledgeable. I care for people with special needs because the love of God for them dwells in me. I have exceptional feedback from the nursing homes I've worked. I'm looking for a special needs client that gives me the opportunity to earn...
I have been babysitting for 10 years now. I've babysat for children ages 0-12 years old. I've worked with a special needs child too. I have made meals, taken kids to school, observed nap times, play, and instructional activities. I've taken a babysitting training courses. Ive previously worked in a kindergarten classroom. For...
Alison can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Tekela B.


South Bend, IN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hello. I've been assisting individuals with special needs over 20 years. I looking forward to speaking with you about caring/assisting your loved one.
I adore working with children and I believe the more love and support a child gets, the more they thrive. I will provide your child with the care and patience they deserve. I am willing to learn any skill that's needed for the job if I don't already have it. A little about me: I have worked with many families as a baby sitter...
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Jacqueline R.


Three Oaks, MI

$11-15/hr2 yrs exp

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver Available

When entering my Junior year of college, I was introduced to the unique world of Special Education. I was finishing up my degree in Art Education and I needed to find experience working with students that had special needs. I worked with three different schools that had big special education programs. When I taught my first...
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Domonique D.


South Bend, IN

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver (Possibly Full-Time)

I was a nanny for a wonderful little girl for 8 months (the school year). It was by far the best "job" I have ever had. I use the word job lightly because I had so much fun it hardly seemed like work. I started watching her at 4 months old so I do have experience with infants. Sophia was born special needs so I am familiar with...
Domonique can also help with: Travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver for most of my life. I have taken care of children with and without special needs. I worked as a caregiver full time for 6 years. I also worked in the school system in Mishawaka as a special ed teaching assistant for 5 years. looking for part-time work that would allow me to bring my almost 1-year-old...
Kristina can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tina has taken care of my 2 boys many times and they love her! She is always on time and flexible if a schedule changes. She moved out of our state so we don't get to have her anymore but any family would be lucky to have her."

Nicole S.

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Allie Z.


Stevensville, MI

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Allie! I am a nanny currently and now looking for babysitting jobs for parents who need a Friday date night or any other occasion! I started working with kids when I was around 12. I have been around children all my life with younger siblings/ foster siblings and learning from my mom how to nurture children of...
Allie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Allie was always patient and gentle with our two toddlers."

Care member

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Emily G.


Mishawaka, IN

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny And House Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. After a few years in corporate, I am ready to get back into my true passion. Kids. Work history, I have spent most of my life nannying full time for a few amazing families, word limit doesn't let me share but I was so lucky and learned so much from each. 3. 5 yrs an incredible and sweet boy w/high...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Emily is a gem, she has worked for our family on and off for 3 1/2 years and is like part of our family. She is very hard working, organized and generous with herself and her heart. She will execute on anything you need done in the house and with your children....

Brianna S.

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Susan K.


South Bend, IN

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny Available Beginning End Of April, 2018

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My life has been around children. I was the neighborhood sitter in my youth. I have been a nanny in South Bend and Chicago. I have experience as a postpartum doula working with multiples. I also have experience with special needs children, having worked at a Rosie Place(respite care for medically fragile children in South...
Susan can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sue is a very competent and compassionate caretaker. She babysat my daughter from around 5 months to 10 months old and her knowledge and guidance was very helpful to me as a new mom. In addition to helping with development, she was very creative and introduced...

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Madyson L.


South Bend, IN

$13-15/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've always been passionate about nurturing the growth and development of children. My years of babysitting have solidified my love for childcare. I'm a patient, calm, and creative individual with five years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I believe in open and honest communication with...
Madyson can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Buchanan, MI

Summer H.

5.0

Summer cared for my 4 yr old and 1 yr old boys for just under one year's time. We moved away from the area, otherwise we would not be with someone else. She is absolutely wonderful. Punctual, flexible, dependable. The kids LOVE her and she always took great care of them and they played hard! She...

- Carly R.

Angela C.

5.0

Angela is the absolute best!! She took care of our newborn at night from very early on all the way until 10 months old and continues to babysit for us as well. I would recommend her to everyone, especially those with newborns! My husband and I were able to get much needed rest knowing our baby was...

- Sara B.

Connie H.

5.0

Connie was everything I could have asked for in someone taking care of my little guy. She made transitioning back to work so much easier knowing someone I trusted was there to take care of him. She is loving and attentive and my little guy loved her. Additionally, as first time parents, it was...

- Kristen W.

Kristina M.

5.0

Tina has taken care of my 2 boys many times and they love her! She is always on time and flexible if a schedule changes. She moved out of our state so we don't get to have her anymore but any family would be lucky to have her.

- Nicole S.

Allie Z.

5.0

Allie was always patient and gentle with our two toddlers.

- Care member

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