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Emalee C.


Muskegon, MI

$11-15/hr4 yrs exp

Reliable, Hardworking Caregiver

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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...
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Ruth F.


Hudsonville, MI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked in the care of the Elderly with Dementia and Alzheimer's for 44 years but have also done respite care for children / adults with physical and cognitive disorders . I have a daughter who has severe ADD/ADHD and a mood Disorder . Through the years and experience I believe I have learned and found many ways to help,...
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Holly B.


Grand Rapids, MI

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Extremely Active, Athletic, And FUN Sitter!

I am a former collegiate athlete (soccer) and coach for younger premier athletes and have always been passionate about working with kids and helping to develop personalities and interests! I have four years of experience working in special needs classes and five years of experience working as a sitter/nanny for all ages and have...
Holly can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
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Rosa V.


Allendale, MI

$17-50/hr6 yrs exp

Private Caregiver

Hello :) My name is Rosa. Before I tell you a little about me, I hope you have had some sunshine in your day! I have 6-8 years experience with varying special needs caregiving, including childcare for children on the Autistic Spectrum, post injury / post surgery caregiving, elderly caregiving, medication application, dressing...
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Emily P.


Grand Haven, MI

$12-17/hr3 yrs exp

Hello! I am a student studying comprehensive special education at Lee University. I grew up with many individuals with special needs and developed a passion for helping and teaching. I have three years camp experience as an inclusion leader and various experiences with both adults and children with special needs.
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Lauren S.


Grand Haven, MI

$15-18/hr2 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

I am currently a special education teacher at Muskegon Heights Public School Academy. I am the Targeted Instruction Teacher (formly known as Resource Room Teacher) at the elementary level. I work with children in 2nd through 6th grade.
During my High School years, I have had the privilege of being in a program called LINKS, where I was placed 1:1 and in three different classrooms with students who have disabilities. I have been around students who have either educational disabilities, or with students who have down syndrome, autism, severe mental disabilities,...
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Jamie B.


Grand Haven, MI

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

I have 2. 5 years experience working as an Occupational Therapy Aide, not to be confused with a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. I helped children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Sensory Integration Dysfunction learn to be more aware of their bodies and emotions.
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Gianna P.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

With over a decade of experience as a nanny and babysitter, I've had the pleasure of caring for children of all ages, from infants to teens. My background includes working with children with special needs, such as blindness, visual impairments, and developmental disabilities. I also spent two summers as a pre-primary assistant...
Gianna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Joyce B.


Grand Rapids, MI

$23/hr6 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: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Marci G.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20-30/hr10 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Claudia Q.


Grand Rapids, MI

$18/hr3 yrs exp

Patient And Caring Sitter!

I am someone you can trust with your loved ones and children. I have experience babysitting and taking care of younger siblings and family members while growing up all my life. I also have had lot of experience and past jobs working and caretaking for individuals with special needs. I am very passionate about helping others and...
Claudia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Alison S.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

My name is Alison. I am a mom with personal child care experience. I also have professional experience as a special needs caregiver. I am college educated with a creative arts background. I am patient, mature, dependable, nurturing and caring. I enjoy connecting with the clients that I care for. I look forward to helping a...
Alison can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Olivia N.


Grand Rapids, MI

$15-30/hr4 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...
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Isabella V.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20/hr10 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Elena F.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I've nannied many different families over the past years with children ranging from 1-10 years old. Care. com has previously connected me to 2 awesome families I nannied for, and I am once again hoping to find a part-time nannying job! In May I graduated from Hope College (business major, communications minor), but I am...
Elena can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Amanda M.


Grand Rapids, MI

$13-18/hr1 yrs exp

Amanda M

Hello! My name is Amanda M. I am going to be a junior at Aquinas College this upcoming fall. I am a Learning Disabilities Major (K-12) with a history minor. In high school, I was a part of the LINKS program where I assisted students with both cognitive and physical disabilities. I helped tutor them as well. For the past 3 years,...
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, sweet, caring I started caring for people with special needs when I volunteered in a classroom for students with Autism in High School In my spare time, I like to exercise! I enjoy reading, lifting weights, running, and spending time with friends.
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Jennifer H.


Jenison, MI

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Passionate Person Ready To Provide Passionate Care

Oriented with strong track record of establishing solid relationships with clients, co-workers, administration and local agencies. Experience providing case management services to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in programs provided by the Department of Human Services. More than four years of experience...
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Kyra D.


Wyoming, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Healthcare Professional

healthcare professional with vast experience with children and individuals with special needs. Looking for flexible reoccurring or one time jobs to supplement income.

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