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Alisha L.


Hopkins, MI

$11-20/hr

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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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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:

First Aid

CPR

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Debra K.


Otsego, MI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nurse

I am a retired nurse with experience working with pediatrics, youth, adults, and seniors with special needs. I have experience with trachiotomy care, ventilators, tube feedings. I have experience with Alzheimer's, hospice, MS, MD, closed head injuries, paralysis, down syndrome, autism, mentally challenged, Parkinson's, diabetes,...
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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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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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Amanda L.


Hudsonville, MI

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Amanda From Michigan

5.0

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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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Charvella H.


Wyoming, MI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Cool But Very Responsible Sitter

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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...

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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Diane J.


Caledonia, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care, .

30 years experience with cognitively impaired, special needs and Autism. I have also worked with Senior care and hospice care. Available part time or full time.
Diane can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Yaren, I provide childcare and pet care. I have extensive experience in care giving for all ages. As a former behavior technician, I am well acquainted with special needs as well. I also used to be a full-time caregiver for my elderly grandparents while they were in palliative and hospice care. I hope that I can be...
Yaren can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Lia C.


Grand Rapids, MI

$12-20/hr4 yrs exp

My name is Lia, I am 19 years old. I have a super positive, upbeat personality. I am originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan But I'm currently living in New York as a student at St. John's University. I'm majoring in Criminal Justice & minoring in Psychology. I am moving back to Michigan May 26th and transferring to Western...
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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...
I am a teacher in with GSRP program and have 5 children of our own. I am very comfortable with children of all ages and several children at a time. I am energetic, loving, quick on my feet, and have a plethora of strategies and activities to pull from. I love to be outdoors, bake/cook, listen to music (aka-dance party), read, do...
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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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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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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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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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