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Special needs caregivers in Caledonia, MI

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Diane J.


Caledonia, MI

$18-19/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

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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.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Yaren, I provide childcare and pet care. I have extensive experience in care giving for all ages. As a former behavior technician, I am well acquainted with special needs as well. I also used to be a full-time caregiver for my elderly grandparents while they were in palliative and hospice care. I hope that I can be...
Yaren can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Diane J.


Caledonia, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care, .

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: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Cami V.


Grand Rapids, MI

$15/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. I am...
Cami can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

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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Cassidy H.


Alto, MI

$18-23/hr4 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

I do not have much experience in care but, I have worked with many kids on the autism spectrum and a little girl with a trach and g-tube. I would need training on what to do but, I would love to care for these kids.
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Cami V.


Grand Rapids, MI

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! I do independent CLS work with individual clients via their parent/guardian, working hand in hand with their supports coordinators through network 180. Working with special needs is my passion and what my career life has consisted mostly of. The ICLS work I do is very flexible and leaves plenty of random availability for...
Cami can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Eena W.


Grand Rapids, MI

$11-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part Of Your Family

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm Ms. Eena, an experienced educator, caregiver, and mentor with over 15 years of experience working with children of all ages. I hold a graduate degree in educational leadership, experience with the Montessori method, I'm certified in First Aid, CPR, and swimming instruction. I have extensive experience with infants, children...
Eena can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

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Allison R.


Grand Rapids, MI

$19-35/hr10 yrs exp

Ms. Alli Is Available For Your Littles!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been providing childcare for 40 years. I'm fun, creative, dependable, ethical and a good communicator. I have 20+ years experience with various types of special needs: ASD, ADHD, physical disability/injury, feeding therapy, challenging behaviors, administration of medication, sick child care, trauma. Recently, I have...
Allison can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Heather P.


Grand Rapids, MI

$17-24/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny Or Babysitter Available

Hello, I'm Heather. I'm a recent college graduate with 2 degrees. I studies graphic design as well as communication studies, but my real passion is caring for others. I spent most of my preteen/teenage years watching my cousins. At 14 my sister was born, and for 5 years, I helped raise her. I also nannied for about 2 years,...
Heather can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Nesdely H.


Grand Rapids, MI

$22-35/hr10 yrs exp

Child 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...
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Lynn S.


Alto, MI

$20-30/hr5 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.
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Marina M.


Wayland, MI

$11-20/hr1 yrs exp

I am a full time para pro returning to school in the fall, looking for some summer work! I work with elementary age children who have are cognitively and emotionally impaired as well as those on the autism spectrum. I also used to periodically babysit for a girl with special needs, but she was highly functional on her own. I...
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Jarmara B.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Giver

I have over 20 years providing care to people with physical as well as mental disability's helping with meds ADL'S working at hope Network developmental as well as rehab
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...
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Emily H.


Grand Rapids, MI

$11-15/hr

Special Population Aid

I have been working and caring for a number of children in the special population for 6 years. I love to learn the way each child works and their own preferences and dislikes, this allows me to get closer to fully understanding them as the person they are.
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Aubrey P.


Wayland, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Highly Experienced

Hello there! My name is Aubrey and I am a 24-year-old girl who has a deep passion for caring of children and pets. I grew up the oldest of 7 children, 2 of which are twins, and one who is special needs. I feel like my calling is to be a nanny due to the many year's experience I have with my own siblings. I used to babysit on...
Aubrey can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Bailey R.


Grand Rapids, MI

$14-30/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs Support

I have 1 year of experience caring for individuals with autism and other co-existing diagnosis. I am capable of assisting individuals in becoming the most independent version of themselves. A few examples of the daily tasks that I have assisted with include passing medications, taking vitals, stimming, & behavioral management....
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Cami V.


Grand Rapids, MI

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

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...

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