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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: Craft assistance, travel, 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
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.
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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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
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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Alison S.


Grand Rapids, MI

$23-30/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hello! My name is Alison. I have over 5 years of professional experience as a special needs caregiver. I have completed CLS course work through Network 180 necessary to become a caregiver, along with yearly renewals of certification. I have experience with Autism, cognitive/developmental delays, Down syndrome and schizophrenia....
5.0
"Alison is a wonderful caregiver to each of my grown sons...ages 30 and 38. They each have different needs and she is so helpful to both of them. They share a condo and she always makes sure they do their chores with utmost kindness. She helps them cook, grocery...

Elyce F.

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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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Julia M.


Allendale, MI

$23-24/hr8 yrs exp

Reliable, Fun, And Energetic Nanny/sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Looking for a part-time position! Available between 6am-12 p.m. Hi families! My name is Julia and I am 21 years old. I am currently a server in the evenings but just ended my full-time nanny for a 1. 5, 5, and 7-year-old, they transitioned their youngest to daycare this fall and will no longer needed me, so I am looking to...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & 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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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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kate is amazing with kids! We have three children (ages 3, 5, 7) who've had very little interaction with sitters for the past two years due to the pandemic. Kate engaged with them immediately- through games and art projects she proactively brought/thought of on...

Stephanie W.

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Katherine S.


Grand Rapids, MI

$27/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: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Grace A.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Child Care Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Gracy. I have a passion for working with children and infants, and I strive to create an environment where learning and fun go hand in hand. With several years of experience supporting children of all abilities, including those with special needs, I take pride in being dependable and responsible. I understand...
Grace can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Absolutely LOVE Grace! She was very gentle with our son. This was his first time with a babysitter, and she was great with him, and he enjoyed being with her which really put me at ease. She made sure to give me an update on how he was doing as well as...

Reanna G.

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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...
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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.

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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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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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.

Alison S.

5.0

Alison was a delightful addition to our summer days. She was always on time and very dependable. The icing on the cake was that our daughter loved having her around. She would ask if Alison was coming over and then smile when I said yes. That says a lot. Would definitely hire her again.

- Grace C.

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.

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