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Stephanie R.


Hamilton, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Stephanie

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Searching for part-time jobs, particularly experienced with toddlers, young children, and special needs.
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

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Ruthann G.


Holland, MI

$10-25/hr8 yrs exp

Caregiver/Nanny For Those With Special Needs

5.0

(2)

I love working with kids who have special needs, especially those with ADHD and behavioral disorders. I believe that every kid has great potential and just needs someone to encourage them and allow them to discover who they are. I grew up on a farm working with "at-risk" and behavioral kids who just needed help focusing and...
5.0
"Ruthann was fun, energetic and interacted wonderfully with our children. We have a daughter with special physical needs and Ruthann jumped in with two feet, willing to learn how to care for her. My kids talk fondly of Ruthann often and we miss her dearly! "

Erin V.

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Kathryn W.


Holland, MI

$19-24/hr3 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Kathryn! I'm a Purdue University student with a passion for staying active through swimming and biking, as well as relaxing with a good book or baking. I have extensive experience working with children, including two summers as a nanny and years of babysitting for families with diverse needs, including children with...
Kathryn can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Kaitlyn P.


Holland, MI

$18-30/hr5 yrs exp

I Would LOVE To Work With YOUR KIDS!

Hello, I am Kaitlyn! I have recently graduated from Grand Valley State with my Bachelors of Science and a Minor in Spanish. I played on GVSU's varsity softball team for 3 years. I will be applying soon to receive my doctorate in Special needs Pediatric Occupational Therapy. I love working with children and for the last 5 years...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Maya F.


Holland, MI

$14-20/hr9 yrs exp

Hi there! My name is Maya! I am a current junior at Hope College studying Political Science and Spanish. I love musical theater, reading, piano, and ALL things Disney. But most of all, I love children! I have been caring for children for 9 years now, with experience watching kids 4 months old and up, ranging from 1 child to 12...
Maya can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Kaitlyn P.


Holland, MI

$15-30/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Assistant

I am currently working with a number of special needs individuals daily at an elementary school. I deal with behaviors, food aversions, bathroom problems among other things. I am open to learning and helping in any way possible.
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Avery B.


Holland, MI

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Loving And Experienced Childcare Expert

Hello! My name is Avery, and I am passionate about providing exceptional childcare. With over 5 years of hands-on experience, I have had the pleasure of working with children of various ages and backgrounds. I hold a degree in Psychology, which has equipped me with a deep understanding of child development and behavior. In...
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Andrew C.


Holland, MI

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Active And Engaging Sitter

My name is Andrew and I have been a caregiver for two children on the autism spectrum for the past 4 years. Before that, I spent 4 years as a special education paraprofessional. I worked in a Multiple Needs program assisting students with low-incidence disabilities such as Down syndrome, Autism, Fragile X syndrome, Cerebral...
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Emilee K.


Holland, MI

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I love to help people and I am reliable, trustworthy, and hard working. I have a degree in psychology and am currently completing my Masters in Occupational Therapy. I would love to use my knowledge and skills that I've learned to make a difference in people's lives. I also have previous experience working as a caregiver!
Dedicated special needs caregiver with 15 years of experience providing personalized support to individuals with a variety of disabilities, skilled in assisting with daily living activities, medication administration, and maintaining a safe and supportive environment.
My name is Michelle. I am a mom and grandma and am looking for a change from the day to day hustle in the office, therefore I am going back to what I love, caring for people. I have 2 granddaughters with mild to severe physical disabilities and I know firsthand how hard it can be to find someone to care for ones that require...
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Amanda L.


Hudsonville, MI

$25-35/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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, 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.

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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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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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: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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

CPR

First Aid

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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...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a summer nanny for two lively children, alongside their two pet dogs, I found myself immersed in a whirlwind of responsibilities that ranged from driving and coordinating carpools to whipping up meals and tidying up the household. Each day brought new adventures, whether it was organizing engaging activities, overseeing...
Callie can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Hi! I am Karlie, a 27-year-old nanny! I am looking for my next nanny family of kiddos to have fun with! I have 6 years of part time and full time nanny experience. I have been a nanny for up to four children at a time. I also volunteered at a therapy summer program for children with special needs through middle and high school....
Karlie can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hamilton, MI

Ruthann G.

5.0

Ruthann was fun, energetic and interacted wonderfully with our children. We have a daughter with special physical needs and Ruthann jumped in with two feet, willing to learn how to care for her. My kids talk fondly of Ruthann often and we miss her dearly!

- Erin V.

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.

Brooke A.

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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