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Kyra D.


Wyoming, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Healthcare Professional

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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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Lexi B.


Grandville, MI

$13-17/hr6 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Lexi Joy! I am an open minded person with a positive outlook and lots of energy! I will be 25 years old this June, and have been working in the caregiving field since I was 13. I started out baby sitting and later got into more advanced care, working with disabled adults. I began to work as a direct support...
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Jean S.


Holland, MI

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Granny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I had my own registered and licensed in home day care for 10 years and now my children are grown with children of their own. I'm an empty nesting grandmother who enjoys working with children of all ages. My youngest grandchild is three and the oldest is 13. I am certified in CPR/BLS/First Aid/AED and Med Tech. I also have...
Jean can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Allison R.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

More Than A Decade Of Special Needs Experience.

Most of my experience has been in early and crisis intervention ABA. Experience with toilet training & support, daily living skills, feeding therapies, positive behavior supports, taking data. Safety, respect & personal autonomy are key components of care.
I grew up with a younger brother who has autism and have worked in an ASD classroom along with receiving training throughout my schooling.
Im a licensed social worker. I have worker with individuals with disabilities for 10 years. Please let me know if you have any questions.
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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!
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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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Jade H.


Hudsonville, MI

$14-19/hr6 yrs exp

Hello my name is Jade I'm 23 years old. Iv been in the healthcare field for a long time now with elderly and disabled vets and special needs children. I grew up around a lot of kids and love to engage in activities and making sure they are active in activities. making sure they are safe as well. I raised my 3 younger brothers. I...
Jade can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

Early Education

First Aid

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Allison R.


Grand Rapids, MI

$19-35/hr10 yrs exp

Ms. Alli Is Available For Your Littles!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been providing childcare for 40 years. I'm fun, creative, dependable, ethical and a good communicator. I have 20+ years experience with various types of special needs: ASD, ADHD, physical disability/injury, feeding therapy, challenging behaviors, administration of medication, sick child care, trauma. Recently, I have...
Allison can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Ellen M.


Zeeland, MI

$11-15/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:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care
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Laura E.


Grand Rapids, MI

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hi My Name Is Laura!

I am an older sister of three brothers and two of them are special needs. I have a handful of years caring for children as well as basic cooking and cleaning skills. I love children and am very patient when it comes to interacting with them! I love to make children smile and do fun crafts with them like I do with my own...
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I do not have much experience in care but, I have worked with many kids on the autism spectrum and a little girl with a trach and g-tube. I would need training on what to do but, I would love to care for these kids.
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Stephanie R.


Hamilton, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Stephanie

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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Lissa D.


Plainwell, MI

$11-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a mama to 2 littles, aged 3. 5 and 10 months, and have experience with children of all ages. I also have experience working with the special-needs community, including handicapped teens and autistic children. I am punctual, energetic, and understand the importance of exercise and a healthy diet for children. Reading,...
Lissa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
During my High School years, I have had the privilege of being in a program called LINKS, where I was placed 1:1 and in three different classrooms with students who have disabilities. I have been around students who have either educational disabilities, or with students who have down syndrome, autism, severe mental disabilities,...
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Heather P.


Grand Rapids, MI

$17-24/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny Or Babysitter Available

Hello, I'm Heather. I'm a recent college graduate with 2 degrees. I studies graphic design as well as communication studies, but my real passion is caring for others. I spent most of my preteen/teenage years watching my cousins. At 14 my sister was born, and for 5 years, I helped raise her. I also nannied for about 2 years,...
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I am a Mom and a Grandma who would love to care for your baby! It's such a great age when they still let you hold them! And I love reading to babies, it's just so important. I am Christian woman and nonsmoker with reliable transportation. I have years of experience caring for babies and children. Mostly unpaid. I did work with...
Natasha can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

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Katlynn E.


Wyoming, MI

$18/hr1 yrs exp

I've Mostly Worked With Child With Special Needs. I Like Working With Younger Children.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as outgoing, organized and efficient I like working with kids because I love working with kids. I enjoy being able to be a big kid with kids. Kids are sponges. I'm looking for a job that I can offer daily skills. Help children with speech and programs to help them thrive I started working with...
Katlynn can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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