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Special needs caregivers in Conklin, MI

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Kimberly T.


Rockford, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Kim, or Miss Kim as my current nannied kiddos call me. I am 26 years old and have been watching children since I was 11. I started my first regular babysitting job for a special needs baby at 16. I worked as a nanny for a few months before my former boss opened a daycare, I worked there for about 4. 5 years. I then...
Kimberly can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Super helpful, flexible, and reliable. Will definitely hire again!"

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Brooke A.


Jenison, MI

$23-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

I have babysat from age 12 and still do for friends and family. I worked at a daycare as an assistant teacher in the toddler room and quickly realized I wanted to make a career out of childcare. I went through GRCC and got my Child Development Associates Certificate(CDA) and became the lead teacher in the infant room. I planned...
5.0
"Brooke is great with my kids!! She is top on my list when I need child care!"

Mandi D.

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Jessalynn O.


Grand Rapids, MI

$11-15/hr9 yrs exp

Part-time And Full-time Caregiver

I have been babysitting for the past 9 years. My experience goes past just babysitting. I also worked as a before/after school care giver for 5 years in a private christian school. In addition to that I was also a Preschool aid for the two years following my graduation from High school. I have experience with children with...
Jessalynn can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jessa has a huge heart and loves kids. She is a natural and we call her Mama J because of her love and passion for caring for children. She is willing to go above and beyond and do whatever you need. I highly recommend Jessa for anyone looking for a dependable and...

Jennifer C.

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Gianna P.


Grand Rapids, MI

$11-15/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver/summer Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there! My name is Gianna,and I am currently a freshman at the University, I play soccer here as well, and am staying in Grand Rapids this summer, looking for a great opportunity caring for and building a bond with you and your child/children! I have two amazing younger siblings that I have cared for since a young age, and...
5.0
"Gianna is a very loving, compassionate and pleasant individual. She shows up with a smile on her face and always happy to work and learn. She will be greatly missed as she goes off to school this August. I hope we have the ability to work with her in the future....

Kelly S.

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Elizabeth M.


Grand Haven, MI

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Your Child's New Favorite Friend!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Elizabeth and I am 24 years old. I have 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages, and have worked with special needs individuals as well. My main goals as your nanny will be to keep your child/children engaged with fun, hands on activities as well as offer as much help as I can when it comes to early...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Elizabeth is a true gem of a nanny! She is kind, thoughtful, dependable, and easily adapted to the needs of our family. She communicated well when she had questions or concerns about our girls and how we wanted situations to be handled, and always gave a detailed...

Danae L.

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Ashley R.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Ashley and I have seven plus years experience working with individuals of varying needs and disabilities. I've been hired for special events as well as regular care.
5.0
"Ashley has been an amazing caregiver for my wheelchair bound Aunt who has cognitive disability and early onset dementia. She has been an asset and miracle worker to our family and Aunt. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone. "

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Amanda L.


Hudsonville, MI

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Amanda From Michigan

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Amanda! I have always grown up caring for kids. I come from a very big family and have always been heavily involved in childcare from a young age. I absolutely love spending time with children, I believe it's important to be so present with them and actively engaged- we have so much we can learn from their...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We love her! Amanda is our favorite sitter. She is great with my three kids. She has taken care of my toddlers and newborn and my kids get so excited when she comes over. She is the only sitter who my kids don't cry when I leave. She is such a blessing and has...

Kylee L.

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Emalee C.


Muskegon, MI

$11-15/hr6 yrs exp

Reliable Caretaker

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Emalee! I'm currently an ABA Therapy Behavioral Technician. Most recently I've worked with children ages 2-15, but I am comfortable with all ages and needs. I have experience with special needs, I'm CPR and First Aid Certified, I have 10+ childhood training certifications, and meet annual training requirements through...
Emalee can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emalee came by our home and met with us and kids prior to starting babysitting for us. She was on time and prepared with questions for us and made us feel at ease with all of her experience. She works at a local day care and is studying early child hood education...

Sarah D.

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Claudia Q.


Grand Rapids, MI

$18-30/hr2 yrs exp

Gentle And Patient Cargiver

I am someone you can trust with your loved one I have experience working in a nursing home for residents with Alzheimer's and dementia, I also have been a caregiver and worked with individuals with special needs. I am very kind and love helping others. :)
Claudia can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, dementia
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Tanesha R.


Wyoming, MI

$16-27/hr2 yrs exp

Fun And Playful Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been babysitting since I was 12 years old, I'm now 28. I have tons of experience with children including children with special needs. I currently work for a school that deals with emotional impairment(special needs) and I love it. I am fun, playful, caring, love being around kids, and very patient.
Tanesha can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Shannon M.


Rockford, MI

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Gentle & Caring Professional For Your Children

Hello! I have raised 3 children of my own, as well as worked with physically disabled and special needs children for a majority of my life. While living in New York I was the site coordinator , and a research assistant at Camp Anchor- a very well renowned camp for physically disabled and special needs children and...
Shannon can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Hannah F.


Grand Rapids, MI

$11-18/hr4 yrs exp

Hi! Get To Know Me:)

I am 1 of 6 girls in my family and have always been around looking after my sisters. In high school I would babysit on my weekends for my teachers children as well as families of children that my parents knew. In high school I also worked with special needs children for two years and it was an amazing experience.
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Keely L.


Grand Rapids, MI

$11-16/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible, Compassionate, And Experienced Caregiver, Specialty In Special Needs

I am an honest, organized, and extremely committed person with a special heart for children, and people with special needs. In my years of experience, I have been a swim instructor to very young children, a nanny to kids from infant to high school, and a full-time teacher in a science museum for kids of all ages. I also have...
Keely can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Adriana V.


Grand Rapids, MI

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

I have worked at an early childhood school in Farmington Hills and had been a teacher/ daycare facilitator at my church for five years, now assisting with child care for special events. I have been watching my nephews ranging from ages 9 months-7 years old since the oldest was around 1. I I've taken care of adults and children...
Adriana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Recently I have had the opportunity to work for a company that focuses on positive behavioral therapy with people that have developmental disabilities. I worked with non verbal clients so I understand that it is not about what people say, but how they are feeling. Also I had clients who had Down syndrome and autism. I believe...
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:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Gabrielle N.


Grand Rapids, MI

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Creative Caregiver

Day camp counselor for youth of all ages; CPR certified; experience with youth with special needs; taken child development courses; multiple years of experience with newborns, infants, and toddlers; fan of craft time and going to the park.
Gabrielle can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Megan K.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Full-time, Part-time Caregiver

Hello! My name is Meg, I'm a 26-year-old occupational therapy assistant. Kids have always been my #1 passion throughout college and the years prior. I worked at First Lutheran Preschool and Daycare as a teacher in 2016. I went on to accept a position as a nanny for a family that required special care for their 6-year-old son,...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Grace K.


Rockford, MI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hello! My name is Grace and I am a graduate student studying speech-language pathology. I have a strong interest in working with people with special needs. For two years, I worked as a special needs caregiver for a teenage girl. In this role, I assisted with activities of daily living, prepared her meals following a modified...
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Kate W.


Rockford, MI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kate! I am bilingual speech language pathologist fluent in ASL and English. I am looking to connect with families that need some part time child care. Throughout my education I focused on child and language development. I have experience working with individuals with special needs across the lifespan. I look...
Kate can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Conklin, MI

Kimberly T.

5.0

Kim was on-time, friendly, and great with my two kids. We will definitely be contacting her to babysit again!

- Grace B.

Brooke A.

5.0

Brooke is great with my kids!! She is top on my list when I need child care!

- Mandi D.

Jessalynn O.

5.0

Jessa has a huge heart and loves kids. She is a natural and we call her Mama J because of her love and passion for caring for children. She is willing to go above and beyond and do whatever you need. I highly recommend Jessa for anyone looking for a dependable and loving caretaker.

- Jennifer C.

Gianna P.

5.0

Gianna is a very loving, compassionate and pleasant individual. She shows up with a smile on her face and always happy to work and learn. She will be greatly missed as she goes off to school this August. I hope we have the ability to work with her in the future. She will be greatly missed.

- Kelly S.

Elizabeth M.

5.0

Elizabeth is a true gem of a nanny! She is kind, thoughtful, dependable, and easily adapted to the needs of our family. She communicated well when she had questions or concerns about our girls and how we wanted situations to be handled, and always gave a detailed rundown of the day when we returned...

- Danae L.

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