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Madelyn F.


Conklin, MI

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

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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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

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Molly H.


Sparta, MI

$13-18/hr4 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...
Hello! I am currently a senior at Northern Michigan University majoring in Sports Science (Pre-Physical Therapy). I have babysat a teenager with special needs for the past four years and absolutely love it! I am CPR/First Aid certified along with experience in lifeguarding. I enjoy spending time doing outdoor activities,...
Cecilia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Heather A.


Kent City, MI

$14-19/hr8 yrs exp

CTE Specialist

I have done ABA over the last 5 years. I have worked with individuals with disabilities over the last 10 years, providing CLS, ABA, respite, foster care, case management, and teaching. I love helping kids meet their full potential.
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...
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Teresa O.


Comstock Park, MI

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with children all my life. I babysat, taught school, did daycare and did therapy for children with autism. I have 4 girls of my own that I love to pieces! I love working with children and helping them learn new and exciting things.
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Delaney H.


Grand Rapids, MI

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Fun-loving Babysitter Willing To Work Around Schedules

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I started off babysitting for family and friends at about 13 years old and since then I have expanded to anyone in need of a caregiver. I have experience working at a daycare center where I was an assistant teacher for children 3 to 4 years old. At the daycare I enjoyed helping the children with crafts, reading, and...
Delaney can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We interviewed Delaney for a full-time nanny position for our two girls. She showed up to the interview on-time and did a great job. We asked questions around her top 3 responsibilities as a nanny, what she considers a healthy meal, and how she handles discipline...

Annie M.

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Charvella H.


Wyoming, MI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Cool But Very Responsible Sitter

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I love children of all ages. I have watched children from newborns to the age of 13. I also have experience with special needs children. I love being around children, they keep me up to date with the world. I am also competitive, so if your children like to race or play video games, let's do it! (I always let them win). I love...
Charvella can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Charvella is a very sweet and caring person. She was very dependable and consistently communicated daily! She worked very well with the kids and made them feel safe and comfortable in her care. She is very attentive, and detail oriented as well. I would definitely...

Sylvia F.

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Amy S.


Grand Rapids, MI

$15-28/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Experience

As a Foster parent and mother I gained experience with Autism, ADHD, ADD and Sensory integration. As a Nanny I gained experience with a G tube, a seizure plan, OT, PT, ST for limited mobility, blindness, cognitive and hearing impairment.
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Alissa E.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

I have been working in child care since I was 13 years old. I have worked with all ages ranging from newborns to teenagers. I have spent a lot of time working with special needs children too. I am currently a resident at Nemours Children's Hospital and I enjoy babysitting in my free time. I'd be a great fit if you were looking...
Alissa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"My kids and I LOVE Alissa. She is dependable, easy to talk to, loves my kids and dogs. She even surprised me with a super clean kitchen when I got home. We will miss her when she goes back to school this fall, but hope she will always be a part of our family and...

Michele K.

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Maddie S.


Grand Rapids, MI

$13-23/hr9 yrs exp

Sitter/Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am so excited to be on your potential list for a summer nanny! I am a 2022 College graduate and am currently teaching special education at the elementary level ! I am currently looking for a summer nannying position after the school year (early June) until I have to head back to my classroom (early-mid August). I have...
Maddie can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Maddie helped us out last minute and did a great job with our kids. Very friendly and reliable!"

Douglas B.

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Savannah G.


Grand Rapids, MI

$36/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver And Educator

Hello! I'm an experienced and dedicated individual with a passion for providing quality care to children. With a 5 year background as a 6th grade teacher and and a bachelor's degree in elementary and special education, I bring a wealth of knowledge and understanding to childcare. As the oldest of 7 siblings, I have honed my...
Savannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Came with activities and great energy! Kids loved her! "

Kristi K.

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Amanda G.


Grand Rapids, MI

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Over 10+ Years Experience, Energetic Professional Ready To Entertain Your Child/Children & Or Pets!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Amanda & I'd love to apply for your position. I took a babysitter course through our local hospital where I worked as a nurse assistant. I have lots of childcare experience from the age of 14. I've cared for infants to pre-teens, including children on the spectrum or with seizure disorders. (My ex-husband had...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Amanda was very reliable, full of energy & helped with things around the house while she cared for our son last summer! She took him places all the time & was fully engaged with him while my husband & I were at work, sending us pictures & texts frequently to always...

Sarah D.

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Kate H.


Grand Rapids, MI

$15-21/hr10 yrs exp

Crafts And The Outdoors MOST FUN EVER

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

CURRENTLY OFFERING: Day time appointments Date night **Hourly minimum: $21/hr. - ABOUT ME: 30-years-old. Social Worker. Grand Valley State University alumni. GVSU Grad student. - EXPERIENCE: Build-A-Bear Workshop Elementary Team Lead at Boys & Girls Club Bashor Children's Home (Residential) Wedgwood Christian Services...
Kate can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Katie was amazing with our 3 children. Fun loving but firm when the situation called for it. Always put the best interest of our family first. A really great find!"

Tiffany E.

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Katherine S.


Grand Rapids, MI

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic And Fun Loving Sitter!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a positive and energetic person who adores kids. I am the proud "Fun Aunt" to my beautiful 3-year-old Niece and my firecracker 6-year-old Nephew. I graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Speech Language Pathology. Not only did I grow up as the (go to) babysitter on my street for 15+ years, I am...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kate is wonderful! She actually reached out to our family through Care.com after seeing a post about our need for help with remote learning when school closed due to COVID-19. I'm so glad she did! She was great with our two girls, who were in 2nd and 4th grade at...

Elissa H.

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Willow G.


Grand Rapids, MI

$49/hr

Gracefully Moving Through Tough Transitions

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experienced with ADHD, Autism and other social, communication and learning challenges. There is always a way to move through with love, compassion and grace. Pain Resilience and Trauma Informed Yoga/movement Specialist. Certified in Neuro-linguistic and Neuro-Semantics Coach, Release Emotional Trauma, Educate on how to...
I have been a part of the LINKS program in my high school for three years. This is a class where I was paired one on one with a student whom I assisted in their general education classes. I also assisted a special education teacher in a classroom. The past two summers I taught swim lessons to special needs students. Through...
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Angela H.


Muskegon, MI

$11-20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Angela, I go by Angie usually. I am about to move to Muskegon soon. I grew up with a big family so helping my parents with my siblings was a daily thing. After graduating high school I began working at a daycare. Then later switched daycares. I worked with infants both times. Ages were 6 weeks to 18 months. I...
5.0
"Angie was great with our 9 year old special needs child. She was always very attentive to her needs. She was reliable and always on time. I would highly recommend her. "

Jill C.

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Cassie B.


Sand Lake, MI

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Expert In Challenging Behavior And Life-skills Development

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I just moved to the area and I am looking to get back into the field. I have 10+ years of experience working with adults and children with developmental disabilities. I've worked as an assistant director of a camp for people with DD, a job coach, a skills trainer, a group-home residential counselor, a live-in behavior...
5.0
"I highly recommend Cassie! Our son, now 10 years old, is autistic and at a level 2 support. Cassie was his nanny beginning in September 2020. The expertise that she provided made all of our lives better, and I'm not exaggerating. She has been through hundreds of...

Rebecca S.

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Lisa N.


Grand Haven, MI

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nurse Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a cna since 1988, I have worked with infants all the way to elderly with various health issues in a hospital setting, I have been doing home care for seven years and am very patient, kind, knowledgeable and reliable. I love one on one care and giving attention needed. Let's chat about your loved one and how I can...
5.0
"Lisa provided quality 24/7 in home care for our adult CP daughter for two weeks. She prepared meals, made sure all appointments were kept, and provided total day to day responsibilities for her well being."

Tom P.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Conklin, MI

Delaney H.

5.0

We interviewed Delaney for a full-time nanny position for our two girls. She showed up to the interview on-time and did a great job. We asked questions around her top 3 responsibilities as a nanny, what she considers a healthy meal, and how she handles discipline with children in her care. She...

- Annie M.

Charvella H.

5.0

Super prompt, professional and responsive. Charvella watched both our 3 month old and toddler. Our 2 yo daughter warmed up to her right away. I would highly recommend her.

- Ben B.

Alissa E.

5.0

She was lovely and handled bedtime with our little baby well!

- Sarah R.

Maddie S.

5.0

Maddie helped us out last minute and did a great job with our kids. Very friendly and reliable!

- Douglas B.

Savannah G.

5.0

Came with activities and great energy! Kids loved her!

- Kristi K.

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