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Special needs caregivers in Gobles, MI

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Kennedy A.


Gobles, MI

$18/hr2 yrs exp

Love Kids And Pets

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello parents, I am originally from Illinois and just got accepted into WMU, I have babysat in the past. Most of my experience comes from living with my niece, she is my whole world. I love kids and am looking for part-time work while I go to school for social work. So excited to start this and I have worked with children that...
Kennedy can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Nicolle L.


Kalamazoo, MI

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time/Full-time Caregiver

Growing up my sister babysat for three different families over the summer and I always had to tag along. My sister and I are 8 years apart so she was watching me as well. My sister now has two kids a son and a daughter, aged 2 and 6. I have been watching my niece and nephew since I was around 13 years old for up to 24 hours at a...
Nicolle can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Allison R.


Kalamazoo, MI

$15/hr2 yrs exp

About Me!

Hi! I am a current Michigan State University Student. I am studying Human Biology on a Pre-PA track. I am a certified Nurse Assistant, I have worked with special needs kids in the past, I was a summer camp counselor for a summer and have babysat before. I love being around children and have a younger sister!
Allison can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Morgan D.


Paw Paw, MI

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have been working in the medical field since 2014 and have been a RN since 2019. I acquired my BSN from WMU. I have experience working with dementia patients, end stage kidney, end stage liver, transplant patients, cardiac patients, general med surg and my most recent job as a home hospice nurse case manager. I have experience...
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Chelsea M.


Kalamazoo, MI

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Social Worker Eager To Help - Reliable, Honest, And Positive!

I am 36 years old and have experience caring for all ages, genders, and a variety of special needs. my wife and I have a 3-year-old daughter and I am currently a stay at home parent. I previously worked in child welfare for almost 10 years. I believe in the importance of a structured, nurturing, and positive environment for...
Chelsea can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

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Alyssa W.


Kalamazoo, MI

$13-18/hr2 yrs exp

Hello! have day and night time availability. I am 18 and I have 2 years of experience with all different disabilities mostly with fetal alcohol syndrome and secondary disabilities from the FAS but I also have cared for kids with autism, ADD/ADHD, depression and anxiety. I am infant-adult first aid and CPR/BLS certified. I was an...
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Felicia W.


Kalamazoo, MI

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Nanny/ Companion

I was a nanny for a severely autistic, non-verbal boy for four months and I am actually still close with the family. I knew the job was only temporary though. I watched him everyday except for two days out of the month with his three siblings. I have also watched children with ADD/ADHD. I am very adaptable, patient, and willing...
I am a registered Medical Assistant with the American Medical Technologists. I have been working as an RMA with the elderly for the past year and have past experience working in assisted living communities and memory care communities. I have experience with children of all ages and different backgrounds. I have watched children...
Darcy can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

Abby B.


Kalamazoo, MI

$5-10/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

My child care experience is based on being a mother and having 4 siblings that I cared for. I also cared for special needs children for 2 years. Children hold a special place in my heart as I am going to school to become an educator.
Abby can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Abby B.


Kalamazoo, MI

$5-10/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I have worked with individuals that have mental illness and/or disabilities for the past 6 years. I have worked both in a hospital setting and residential setting. My passion lies with special needs adults and children. I am looking to continue my education to work as a teacher or social worker. I am also a single mother of two...

Florentino C.


Kalamazoo, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Child Caregiver

I have 17 years of experience working with special needs children and their families. I am currently employed at a local hospital. I have worked with men, women, and children. I recently worked with the same residents for 14 years before they were put into a nursing home facility.
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Sarah P.


Portage, MI

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a graduate student at WMU studying behavior analysis. I have had lots of experience with children of all ages with disabilities. I have taught swim lessons, worked in a behavioral clinic, and shadowed a behavior analyst in a school. I believe all people have the capacity to learn and something beautiful and unique...
5.0
"Sarah was fantastic and we highly recommend her she went above and beyond for what we needed, thank you Sarah!"

Ryan C.

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Joelle D.


Kalamazoo, MI

$18/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello everyone!! My name is Joelle and I am about to graduate at WMU with a major in Acting (so I am the BEST at playing make believe). I am extremely qualified to babysit/nanny: 10 years of babysitting and 6 of nannying, I have worked with up to 5 kids in the same household ranging from ages infant- 15!! (I also have a lot of...
Joelle can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Joelle is very kind and loves playing with my kids. They always look forward to when she's coming over next!"

Francesca S.

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Crystal H.


Kalamazoo, MI

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Hands-off Companion For Independent-minded Individuals

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Here to lend a helping hand to independent-minded individuals who may need assistance with physical daily tasks. I offer hands-off companionship services such as: conversation, assistance with hobbies, meal prep, pet care, light cleaning & light organizing, and going for walks. Patient, empathetic, caring, hardworking, honest,...
Crystal can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Crystal is great with our adult son with muscular dystrophy! She is incredibly trustworthy, dependable and reliable. She has a great rapport with our son. She also responds promptly to messages and phone calls and has great communication skills regarding her work...

Dawn G.

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Tanner P.


Portage, MI

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter, Available On Short Notice All Summer

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Tanner! I'm 25 years old and currently a graduate student at Western Michigan University working on my second master's degree in special education. My first master's degree is in Behavior Analysis and I am a BCBA. I have extensive experience working with individuals with a myriad of special needs, but most of my...
Tanner can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Tanner is outstanding. She was instrumental to our family navigating educational and health changes that called for me to reach out for help. I wish she could have joined us when we moved out of state. Any family will be happy to have Tanner looking after house...

Jennifer N.

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Devyn P.


Portage, MI

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part/Full-Time Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Devyn! I'm 21 years old and currently just working, no school. My babysitting experience started back in 2012, and is still going strong! I've worked with all ages, but I have the most experience working with ages 1-5. I love building bonds with children and their parents! I'm comfortable with transportation, meal prep,...
Devyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Devyn is an amazing caregiver. She is always very engaged with my children. She goes above and beyond without us asking. I couldn't be more grateful for her being apart of our team!"

Jordyn P.

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Stephanie W.


South Haven, MI

$30-49/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Med Tec/CNA

In 97 I did Activities in a nursing home. (planned daily activities, as well as directing them.) I then became a Charge Nurse, and also got my CNA, and Med tech certifications. I have worked in many Rehabs, Nursing homes, and have also done Home Healthcare, for many years. I love taking care of people, young, old, mentally, or...
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Valerie O.


Portage, MI

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a 54-year-old mother of four, grown children and have 13 grandchildren. NON SMOKER and love pets! I recently became an "empty nester" and love kids! I would like to be able to stay locally and help families who need to work and go on much needed dates! I drove a school bus for 17 years (5 years with special needs), a former...
Valerie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Valerie helped us with infant care and was highly reliable. Once our boy was off to daycare, Valerie provided care as needed. We would recommend her and hire again."

Wes M.

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Lisa W.


Kalamazoo, MI

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Full-Time/Part-Time Sitter Available Immediately

3.0

(2)

Hello! I am a 36 yr old special needs mom of 2 located in Southwest Michigan I have working in the special education field for about 2 yrs now various positions I would love to get to know you and your family!
Lisa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Great with kids highly recommended within our family and friends."

Patrick R.

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Bethany D.


Kalamazoo, MI

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I also have experience working with seniors with aging diseases. Currently work for WMU Center for Disability Services day programs.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Gobles, MI

Sarah P.

5.0

Sarah was fantastic and we highly recommend her she went above and beyond for what we needed, thank you Sarah!

- Ryan C.

Joelle D.

5.0

Joelle is very kind and loves playing with my kids. They always look forward to when she's coming over next!

- Francesca S.

Crystal H.

5.0

Crystal is great with our adult son with muscular dystrophy! She is incredibly trustworthy, dependable and reliable. She has a great rapport with our son. She also responds promptly to messages and phone calls and has great communication skills regarding her work as well!

- Dawn G.

Tanner P.

5.0

Tanner is outstanding. She was instrumental to our family navigating educational and health changes that called for me to reach out for help. I wish she could have joined us when we moved out of state. Any family will be happy to have Tanner looking after house and home! JJN

- Jennifer N.

Devyn P.

5.0

Devyn is an amazing caregiver. She is always very engaged with my children. She goes above and beyond without us asking. I couldn't be more grateful for her being apart of our team!

- Jordyn P.

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