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Charvella H.


Wyoming, MI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Cool But Very Responsible Sitter

5.0

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

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alissa was great with our infant and very accommodating with our schedules!"

Kelsey P.

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Katherine S.


Grand Rapids, MI

$17-30/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, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, 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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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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Ellen M.


Zeeland, MI

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

I have eight years of experience as a speech language pathologist and love spending time with kiddos! I have a particular love for children with special needs and/or speech-language disorders.
Ellen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Mariah P.


Grand Rapids, MI

$13-50/hr3 yrs exp

Compassionate Care Speciallist

Hello! My name is Mariah, and I am a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with four of experience providing exceptional care to individuals of all ages. Whether it's assisting seniors with daily activities, supporting those with special needs, or providing attentive childcare, I am committed to enhancing the well-being and...
Mariah can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, errands, meal prep
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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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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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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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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Kelly G.


Wyoming, MI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Aide

I specialize in TBI, spinal cord injury, and visual impairment. I've worked exclusively overnights for the last 8 years in a neuro rehab department, providing home care for people who have been in bad car/motorcycle accidents.
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Sophia G.


Wyoming, MI

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Crafts! I can take the kids on adventures and I love spending time outdoors! Nothing is too messy for me to do! I have a special needs brother who I have been helping take care of since I was 4 which helps a lot with being able to take care of kids! With me,...
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Jillian B.


Jenison, MI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hi I'm a 46-year-old mom and nana. I have 5 children one who has severe autism and other special needs. I have been an LPN for 13 years always doing home care. I have worked with pediatric, adults, and senior patients. Prior to becoming a a nurse I did child care. I currently work as a 1:1 nurse in a special needs school. My...
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Ellen M.


Zeeland, MI

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I am a speech-language pathology graduate student at GVSU looking to work with children with special needs. I have experience with individuals on the autism spectrum, as well as those with physical and mental disabilities. I look forward to meeting you and your child with special needs!
I currently work through Hope Network with kids who are on the spectrum. I worked at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation hospital for 3 years on the spinal cord injury floor.
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Carol T.


Grand Rapids, MI

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

nanny for special needs children

1.0

(1)

In my past 15 years, I have cared for a mentally challenged child, a deaf child and many children with ADD and ADHD. I have enjoyed these experiences as I have witnessed the many successes these children have achieved. I feel that the loving spirit that is given from each child is my best reward.
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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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Tabia V.


Grand Rapids, MI

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Hey There!

Hi! I am currently a Registered Medical Assistant and have been for the last 10 years. I do work full time Monday-Friday, but I would love to make some extra money by helping you! I am CPR certified and have to renew every year. As an MA, I am trained to give injections, (minimal) wound care, giving inhalers, oxygen & breathing...
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Elena F.


Holland, MI

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! 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 in the summer, so I am once again hoping to find a part-time nannying job come this summer. In May I'll be a Hope College graduate (business...
Elena can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I have some experience working with some speech and learning disabilities as an elementary teacher and a nanny.
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Kayla J.


Zeeland, MI

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

I have experience in a variety of diagnoses, and I am willing to learn new skills. I have worked with behavior plans, ROM goals, g tube, diet restrictions, breathing treatments, and passing meds as well as all grooming and bathing cares.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Dorr, MI

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.

Katherine S.

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 the time. She was energetic, caring...

- Elissa H.

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