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Kaylee M.


Fruitport, MI

$22/hr5 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional

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Hello! I'm an empathetic individual that loves serving others. I have experience caring for a family member with Alzheimer's. I have worked with individuals that have sensory, medical, and therapeutic needs. With all my skills and experience, I'm able to provide a supervised, safe, and stable environment for your loved one. It's...
I love working with people have prior experience with my grandparents. Willing to help in any way!! Have experience with special needs and memory loss.
Makayla can also help with: Companionship, personal care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
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Angela H.


Muskegon, MI

$11-20/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Angela, I go by Angie usually. I am about to move to Muskegon soon. I grew up with a big family so helping my parents with my siblings was a daily thing. After graduating high school I began working at a daycare. Then later switched daycares. I worked with infants both times. Ages were 6 weeks to 18 months. I...
5.0
"Angie was great with our 9 year old special needs child. She was always very attentive to her needs. She was reliable and always on time. I would highly recommend her. "

Jill C.

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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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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Lisa N.


Grand Haven, MI

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nurse Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a cna since 1988, I have worked with infants all the way to elderly with various health issues in a hospital setting, I have been doing home care for seven years and am very patient, kind, knowledgeable and reliable. I love one on one care and giving attention needed. Let's chat about your loved one and how I can...
5.0
"Lisa provided quality 24/7 in home care for our adult CP daughter for two weeks. She prepared meals, made sure all appointments were kept, and provided total day to day responsibilities for her well being."

Tom P.

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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: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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Krysta C.


Muskegon, MI

$11-24/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced And Dependable Sitter Ready To Take Great Care Of Your Kids!

I'm an enthusiastic person, currently completing a degree, who's looking to be a positive influence in someone's life! I have years of experience with children of all ages and including children with special needs. I've also have 7+ years of teaching dance and music. I'm more than willing to help with errands, travel, and remote...
Krysta can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Hi! I have 7 years of experience with children (0-12) and 4 years of experience working with individuals with special needs. I can help with light housekeeping, am CPR certified, and have reliable transportation. I recently graduated with a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in providing therapy...
Erica Van can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Laurice S.


Muskegon, MI

$11-15/hr1 yrs exp

FIlipina Carer

I have worked as a disability support worker in Australia with kids with special needs such as down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy.
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Jodi S.


Muskegon, MI

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

My name is Jodi. I have over 16 years caring for a child with special needs. My daughter was born at 24 weeks. After spending almost a year in the NICU she came home with a trach, feeding tube and a long list of meds. She has outgrown the need for the trach and feeding tube but is completely blind from being so early.
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Angela H.


Muskegon, MI

$13-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Angie. I have had 8+ years of experience with special needs. I have several family members that have autism. I have worked with Infants and toddlers with special needs for two years in a daycare. Then 6 years I've worked with teens and adults in their homes and out into the community. I absolutely love helping...
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Liberty M.


Spring Lake, MI

$25/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Housekeeper Certified RSS For Special Needs

I worked with MOKA, an AFC non profit. I worked with the company for two years. I decided to further my experience in the medical field and pursued medical assisting. I received my RMA certification in October of 2016. I am CPR certified. In addition, I have been nannying for years. I have experience looking after ages ranging...
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Katricia H.


Grand Haven, MI

$14-19/hr2 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion

I'd describe my personality as cheerful, enthusiastic, and adaptable. I'm looking for a job that allows me to foster a positive, healthy and cheerful environment that allows people to be their full, unashamed selves. A completely judgement free zone. I worked in Holland for 2 years. I was a Sidekick/Caregiver there. There I...
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Jodi S.


Muskegon, MI

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Very Caring

I have around 20 years of experience with all ages. I have two kids of my own who are 17 and 19. I have cared for multiple children at a time. My oldest was born 4 months early and had a lot of health problems, so I have experience with special needs. I have reliable transportation and am CPR/first aid certified. I also love all...
Jodi can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

I have experience caring for adults and the elderly. I substitute taught in a special needs classroom. My mother and mother-in-law both had dementia and needed care. I would love to help out a family with special care needs.
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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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Alivia W.


Muskegon, MI

$12-15/hr

My Names Alivia

Hello! My names Alivia! I have always found myself befriending the special needs and enjoying hanging out with them! They are some of the best people! All throughout my years of highschool (9th-12th geade) I have work and befriended special needs youth! And 5-8th grade I worked in a program learning how to care for special needs...
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Kelly S.


Muskegon, MI

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

I have worked with youth across a wide range of special needs. In the past I ve been a day camp instructor in the summer with students from Kindergarden-high school aged. Currently I work as a paraprofessional at a special needs day school. The school works with students who have maladaptive behaviors that are not allowing them...
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Emalee C.


Muskegon, MI

$11-15/hr4 yrs exp

Reliable, Hardworking Caregiver

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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Treasure C.


Muskegon, MI

$11-25/hr10 yrs exp

Approved to be a DHS non-related childcare worker. Youth development professional, with plenty of experience in Child, special needs and Senior Care. I specialize in Curriculum and Activity/Event planning, My side hobbies are Acting, Writing, Cooking, & Creating! I also enjoy watching movies, shopping and spending time with...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fruitport, MI

Angela H.

5.0

Angie was great with our 9 year old special needs child. She was always very attentive to her needs. She was reliable and always on time. I would highly recommend her.

- Jill C.

Emalee C.

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 at MCC. Her experience showed...

- Sarah D.

Lisa N.

5.0

Lisa provided quality 24/7 in home care for our adult CP daughter for two weeks. She prepared meals, made sure all appointments were kept, and provided total day to day responsibilities for her well being.

- Tom P.

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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