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Emalee C.


Muskegon, MI

$10-15/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...
Hi! I'm Brooklynn and I have experience working with preschool aged children from working at my church's preschool. I'm also trained in working with special needs children from working at a center for autism for 2 years. I then was a nanny for a girl with autism for about a year and a half. I then went on to get my RBT...
Brooklynn can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
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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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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.
Hi, I'm Joyce, I'm 26 years old and l be moving to Grand Rapids on August . 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...
Joyce can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Debra K.


Allendale, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nurse

I am a nurse with experience working with pediatrics, youth, adults, and seniors with special needs. I have experience with trachiotomy care, ventilators, tube feedings. I have experience with Alzheimer's, hospice, MS, MD, closed head injuries, paralysis, down syndrome, autism, mentally challenged, Parkinson's, diabetes, and...
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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Hello, I have been a caregiver for over 6 years. I have given care for the elder, special needs and also for memory care.
Demaria can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, meal prep, errands, respite care, light cleaning & more
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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, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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...
Hi! I am Jessica. I have 7 children- six boys(21-4) and one girl(14). I love being the mama to so many boys! One of my children has down syndrome and autism so I am comfortable with special needs children as well. I do not have a lengthy amount of paid child care, however I have been a mother for almost 21 years. I also...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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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Jordan P.


Allendale, MI

$11-16/hr4 yrs exp

Fun And Loving Experienced Sitter

My name is Jordan and I currently go to Grand Valley university. I am currently working on a bachelor and masters degree simultaneously and have such a passion for working with kids! I have experience caring for children with special needs, infants, toddler, and teenagers. I'm diverse! I enjoy getting the kids out to do creative...
Jordan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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