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Special needs caregivers in Comstock Park, MI

Lauren B.


Grand Rapids, MI

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently employed full time, Mon-Fri 8-5. Please contact me with any babysitting needs ONLY. See experience below Behavioral Technician for special needs children ranging from 3-18yrs. I am also CPR certified for infants and adults. Childcare giver to a micro-preemie (started at 7mo). Maintained a routine based on...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling

Marci G.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

My first job was in daycare. I spent 6 years working with all the different age groups. I shouldn't call it working, I was playing, teaching, and guiding children. I loved caring for kids so much that I had 5 of my own! Mine are grown up, some are off at college now. I miss taking care of little ones. I currently work early...
Marci can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Jennifer K.


Grand Rapids, MI

$19-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

I've been a lifelong caregiver, and have been working with kids professionally since 2017 and have been doing personal care attendant work since COVID began.

Koriel C.


Grand Rapids, MI

$14-19/hr • 2 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CNA

My goal is to care for your child in a safe, creative and fun environment. I have babysat for over 8 years and was a teacher aid for an elementary school art class for 3. Although I have never cared for a child with special needs directly, I have an autistic family member I am very close to , and have taken developmental...

Hanna A.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hanna A.

Hello. I am Hanna. I have taken Red Cross babysitting classes, so therefore I am a state-certified babysitter and trained with first aid. I have babysat regularly for over five years. I am very patient, attentive, and active with kids. I have also cared for children with special needs and infants. I am very comfortable around...
Hanna can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Emily P.


Grand Rapids, MI

$43/hr

Part-Time Caregiver Available

I believe in the power of the small things in individual's lives. I am passionate about working to work toward a good quality of life for all people. I am an Occupational Therapy student finishing my first year of Master's work. I have had experience working with teens and their families with a social skills group (many of whom...
I have 10 years of experience as a nanny and babysitter. I can help with full house keeping (if children are old enough to occupy themselves for periods of time for me to clean - 5+ years residential cleaning experience) and Laundry. I am a loving 38 yr old who is unable to have children, so I have always lived vicariously...

Olivia N.


Grand Rapids, MI

$15-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Speech Therapist

I'm a nationally certified Speech Language Pathologist who LOVES working with children and adults to help my students communicate what they want, how they want, when they want! I genuinely enjoy working with all ages and skill levels - from typically developing students to students with severe cognitive impairment, Autism...

Morgan P.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20-31/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hi there! I'm Morgan and I just graduated at GVSU and currenrlu attend graduate school for pediatric occupational therapy. I have experience in childcare for over 7 years. I am a current special needs caretaker to a nonverbal 8-year-old girl and her two sisters (8-12). Over the summer I was the lead preschool teacher at an early...
Morgan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Nettie S.


Grand Rapids, MI

$21-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

Nettie

I'm a responsible and experienced nanny looking to share my enthusiasm and creativity as a full-time nanny for a family seeking help with daily activities and any childcare needs! I've been fortunate enough to be a nanny for a wonderful family for the past four years. unfortunately, my nanny kiddos will be starting school...
Nettie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Henrietta M.


Grand Rapids, MI

$11-15/hr • 6 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.

Madelyn F.


Conklin, MI

$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I am a freshman in college :) I have worked at a daycare for 4 years and babysat / nannied for about 6 years! I love children of all ages, and I have experience with ages newborn-13 years old :) I also have experience with children with health issues / special needs. I am looking forward to meeting your kids and you!...
Madelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Isabella V.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Available To Play, Today! :)

Please consider me for last minute, occasional, part-time and full-time :) I'm currently studying to be a Pediatric Physician's Assistant at Grand Valley State. I would love the opportunity to get messy, loud, goofy and energetic with your kiddos... all while making sure we clean up afterward, of course ;) I am a...
Isabella can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

I'm a nurturing caregiver with a passion for helping children grow and develop. With over a year of experience, I'm patient, calm, and creative, making me a great fit for children of all ages. I prioritize open communication with parents, ensuring they're always informed about their child's day. I'm comfortable enforcing...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Bridget A.


Grand Rapids, MI

$17-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Care Giver For Individuals With Disabilities

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I've worked a variety of jobs for individuals with disabilities including setting like camp, community based, and afc homes. I completed 2 yrs of college for social work. I'm up to date on Network180 trainings and adult CPR certified. I currently work as a paraprofessional in an emotional impairment classroom M-F during...

Molly H.


Sparta, MI

$13-18/hr • 4 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a childcare provider that has had about four years of paid experience, with about eight years of unpaid/unofficial experience. I have been a nanny for two different families, only leaving the job when they moved or the child went on to school. Overall, I had the chance to nanny for about two years altogether. I...

Mckenzie S.


Grand Rapids, MI

$30-50/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hi there, I am a seasoned nanny, tutor, mentor, assistant, caregiver, of 10 years. I received my Bachelors from Western Michigan University and am working on my LMT. My interests are in aiding for children and/or adults that need a fun, active, kind, and gentle approach caregiver. It is important to be cared for by someone who...

Wylynn C.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello :) I work at KentISD currently with young adults with special needs & I am primarily looking for work during summer break. I am the oldest of 6 kids and I have years of experience nannying kids of all ages. I went to school for engineering, and worked in that field for a few years before landing in education. Some of my...
Wylynn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Joyce B.


Grand Rapids, MI

$23/hr • 6 yrs exp

Child Care

Hi, I'm Joyce, I'm 26 years old and I living downtown Grand Rapids . I have over 6 years of experience as a childcare provider. I have a degree in childcare professional in Brazil. I have a course in child development and child behavior. I worked with psychology clinics as an occupational therapist for 3 years in Brazil and also...
Joyce can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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