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Michaela T.


Coloma, MI

$15/hr • 3 yrs exp

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No availability right now. Hi, I'm Michaela! I'm 26 and am hoping to start nannying again. I spent 3 years as a nanny in North Carolina and loved it but I had to move back to Michigan for family on short notice and was unable to nanny at the time. Things have settled down now and I would love the opportunity to nanny again! My...
Michaela can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Samantha R.


Benton Harbor, MI

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Part-Time Caregiver

4.5

(4)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver for children from newborns to teenagers, for the past 11 years. As a teen, I spent 3 summers as a counselor at a day camp for campers between 4 and 12 years of age. I have spent much time with children with special needs and have been trained to work with children with autism. I have also tutored students...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Samantha is - well - amazing. She has been taking care of our teen daughter with Autism Spectrum Disorder, is non-verbal, and requires personal care. Samantha has made a difference in our daughter's life. They appear to be friends - which is amazing. Samantha...

Cali G.

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Elizabeth S.


Covert, MI

$11-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children of all ages, including those with special needs and care. I have personal experiences with the everyday care dealing with infants. I love working with kids. I am a paraprofessional, helping teachers in multiple classrooms. I volunteer my time helping students out after with school with tutoring and...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kimberly B.


Watervliet, MI

$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello! It is a pleasure to meet you. I have been caring for people all my life. I started babysitting when I was 9 years old as well as caring for my Grandmother at a young age. I am a Social Worker by profession working with children as well as elderly and people with special needs as well. I currently care for 1 elderly...
Kimberly can also help with: Respite care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, transportation
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Adeline W.


Benton Harbor, MI

$16-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

My name is Adeline, i'm 20 years old, graduated high school in 2022 and have been taking care of kids pretty much my whole life. From my siblings when I was young, I started getting paid babysitting jobs around 13 years old until about 18yrs old and i've worked with kids all ages 0-13. I then got a job working as a behavior...
Adeline can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Lashonda J.


Benton Harbor, MI

$11-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with mentally disabled adults for over 10 years, including working in a group home setting, as well as Adult day care settings.
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Samantha R.


Benton Harbor, MI

$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

I have been a caregiver for individuals from newborns to 102, for the past 11 years. I have spent much time with children with special needs and have been trained to work with children with autism. I have cared for a young adult with ASD intermittently for the past 5 years, as well as having a brother on the spectrum. I am a...
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Connie H.


Berrien Springs, MI

$25-30/hr • 10 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: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Connie was our nanny for 2 years, caring daily for our sons (2.5 years old) and twin infants (5 months old). She has been such a gift to our family. We were looking for someone who would be an extension of our family and we found that in her. If I had to describe...

Kristina F.

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Allie Z.


Stevensville, MI

$20/hr • 3 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Allie was a perfect fit for our family. She is patient, caring, and loving with our kids. Our kids had a blast with her and we felt safe with them in her care. I would definitely use Allie again to help our family. "

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Stephanie W.


South Haven, MI

$30-49/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Med Tec/CNA

In 97 I did Activities in a nursing home. (planned daily activities, as well as directing them.) I then became a Charge Nurse, and also got my CNA, and Med tech certifications. I have worked in many Rehabs, Nursing homes, and have also done Home Healthcare, for many years. I love taking care of people, young, old, mentally, or...
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Tiffany R.


Berrien Springs, MI

$18-19/hr • 7 yrs exp

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...
About me, l'm 58-year-old single young woman, I have four adult children and two perious grandsons. I have lived in South Haven, most of my life. I'm a woman of faith, which means I pray a whole lot! For the last nine years, I have been employed by VBISD schools. Bert Goens Learning Center in Lawrence, where I have had the...
Antoinette can also help with: Personal care, errands, respite care, light cleaning, meal prep, home modification & more
Skills:

CPR

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Taylor M.


Saint Joseph, MI

$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Professional And Fun

- I am a paraprofessional for a special needs school in berrien county MI school district I have been employed by them for two years I am Therapeutic Crisis Intervention certified this entails Preventing crises from occurring De-escalating potential crises Managing acute crisis phases Learning constructive ways to handle...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Sarah C.


Bangor, MI

$25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a 25yr old mother of 2 young children. I work full time in an adult foster care dealing with a wide variety of disabilities. I've been through a CNA course and have my CPR and first aid certifications. I truly enjoy helping other in any way that I can. Family is important and I believe in treating others loved ones like my...
Sarah can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Hi everyone, my name is Antoinette. I just graduated with my doctorate in Occupational Therapy in April and will be taking the summer to work and study for boards. I'm responsible, kind, and compassionate and have a wide range of experience from working in the school system and outpatient pediatrics to assisted living facilities...
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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Stephanie S.


Lawrence, MI

$16-35/hr • 7 yrs exp

Smile Creator

I have been in child care for over 7 years. I have worked in a preschool, as well as special needs classrooms. I also did a lot of babysitting when my schedule allowed. I grew up with a large family, on a farm, so I am well equipped for caring for children as well as your pets.
Stephanie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

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Jaumark P.


Berrien Springs, MI

$30/hr • 3 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...
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Sara Z.


South Haven, MI

$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Experienced Senior Care Provider

Having been a professional nanny for 11 years with children who were special needs, required daily medicine and bathing, I was very qualified when I began taking care of my 89-year-old grandmother full time, following the passing of my grandfather. I moved in with her in Arizona for a full year and helped her daily with bathing,...
Sara can also help with: Visiting nurse, respite care, dementia, home modification, personal care, hospice services & more
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Sara Z.


South Haven, MI

$15-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking For New Family To Contribute To

Hello! My name is Sara and I am a 32-year-old nanny with over 14 years of professional experience. I have worked with children ranging in age from infant newborn to teenagers, as well as children with special needs and even multiples. I have completed several child psychology courses, counseled with children in organizations...
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Coloma, MI

Samantha R.

5.0

Samantha is - well - amazing. She has been taking care of our teen daughter with Autism Spectrum Disorder, is non-verbal, and requires personal care. Samantha has made a difference in our daughter's life. They appear to be friends - which is amazing. Samantha is sweet, caring, loving, honest,...

- Cali G.

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.

Allie Z.

5.0

Allie was always patient and gentle with our two toddlers.

- Care member

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