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Morgan B.


Dorr, MI

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Dedicated Special Education Teacher | Helping Individuals Thrive. Available PT During Summer.

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Hi! My name is Morgan, and I am a dedicated special education teacher with extensive experience working with individuals with autism and cognitive impairments. With many years of experience supporting children and adults of all abilities, I am passionate about helping individuals develop essential life skills in a supportive and...
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Erika M.


Dorr, MI

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Erika and I would love to get to know you and your family! I have been surrounded by kids my whole life. My mom had an in-home daycare all throughout my childhood, I am an experienced nanny/babysitter, have worked in a preschool, and have most recently worked as a social worker at an elementary school working with...
Erika can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Katie Z.


Byron Center, MI

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for 6 years. I have 7+ years experience in childcare ranging from newborn to teenagers. I have also cared for multiples ages newborn to current age of 9. I have experience with twins and quadruplets as well! I am very involved in church volunteering in different children's ministries such as nursery,...
Katie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Sidney M.


Byron Center, MI

$10-20/hr6 yrs exp

College Student Looking For Part-time/full-time Job!

Hello, I'm a 23-year-old female who is currently earning my bachelor's degree in criminal justice at Ferris State University! I'm new to Care. com and looking for a summer job. I have experience working at a daycare center taking care of 1st through 3rd graders. I'm also experienced in taking care of children with special needs....
Sidney can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

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Aubrey P.


Wayland, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Highly Experienced

Hello there! My name is Aubrey and I am a 24-year-old girl who has a deep passion for caring of children and pets. I grew up the oldest of 7 children, 2 of which are twins, and one who is special needs. I feel like my calling is to be a nanny due to the many year's experience I have with my own siblings. I used to babysit on...
Aubrey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I grew up with a younger brother who has autism and have worked in an ASD classroom along with receiving training throughout my schooling.
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Marina M.


Wayland, MI

$11-20/hr1 yrs exp

I am a full time para pro returning to school in the fall, looking for some summer work! I work with elementary age children who have are cognitively and emotionally impaired as well as those on the autism spectrum. I also used to periodically babysit for a girl with special needs, but she was highly functional on her own. I...
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Riley T.


Byron Center, MI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

College Student Looking For Fun Summer Job

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! Im Riley! I am looking for a weekday part-time or full time job working with kids this summer. I enjoy having fun and doing activities and projects. During the school year I work as a dance teacher for preschool and elementary students. I also work on Sundays at The Vine Church as their Sunday school director for children...
Riley can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
I have roughly 5 years experience working with both youth and adults with developmental and physical disabilities.
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Tia P.


Hopkins, MI

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

House Manager Or Assistant Home Help

I am a mother of seven kids. Four adopted and a grandmother to 10 amazing littles. I've been a preschool teacher, an assistant to Down syndrome children, a house manager at a bed n breakfast. Wedding venue. I'm kind, organized, and love being a host, helping in any way and taking care of others. I have many skills that will make...
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Kate H.


Grand Rapids, MI

$15-21/hr10 yrs exp

Crafts And The Outdoors MOST FUN EVER

5.0

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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Zoe P.


Holland, MI

$15/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Zoe! I am 23 years old and am currently in graduate school at the University of Tennessee Knoxville for behavioral analysis and work with kids with Autism! I have experience in childcare with ages 0-12 in the past by nannying, working soccer camps for children, and being a counselor at a summer camp. I also have...
Zoe can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Amanda L.


Hudsonville, MI

$10-15/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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & 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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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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & 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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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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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, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Grace was wonderful with my daughter. She was very attentive and caring and my daughter was comfortable with her, putting me at ease. She reached out with questions in advance and showed up on time. I couldn’t recommend her more!"

Care member

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Delaney H.


Grand Rapids, MI

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Fun-loving Babysitter Willing To Work Around Schedules

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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
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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Elyse W.


Allendale, MI

$22-23/hr7 yrs exp

Elyse

Hi there! My name is Elyse, I am 22 years old, and I live in Grand Rapids. I attended GVSU for 1. 5 years and took classes for child development and elementary Ed. I have been babysitting since I was 12, and have always loved working with kids. January 2022- August 2022, I nannied 2 boys, ages 3 and 1. August 2022- December...
Elyse can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
5.0
"We love Elyse! She has been our nanny since our daughter was 10 weeks old. She is everything to our family. Between crafts, meals and tidying up, we would not have survived our first year without her. She goes above and beyond to make both the kids and the parents...

Philip K.

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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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Dorr, MI

Kate H.

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 her own. My kids always have so much...

- Stephanie W.

Amanda L.

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 a gift with children.

- Kylee L.

Maddie S.

5.0

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

- Douglas B.

Brooke A.

5.0

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

- Mandi D.

Grace A.

5.0

Grace was wonderful with my daughter. She was very attentive and caring and my daughter was comfortable with her, putting me at ease. She reached out with questions in advance and showed up on time. I couldn’t recommend her more!

- Care member

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