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Alison S.


Grand Rapids, MI

$23-30/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

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Hello! My name is Alison. I have over 5 years of professional experience as a special needs caregiver. I have completed CLS course work through Network 180 necessary to become a caregiver, along with yearly renewals of certification. I have experience with Autism, cognitive/developmental delays, Down syndrome and schizophrenia....
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Hanna A.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hanna A.

Hello. I am Hanna. I have taken Red Cross babysitting classes, so therefore I am a state-certified babysitter and trained with first aid. I have babysat regularly for over five years. I am very patient, attentive, and active with kids. I have also cared for children with special needs and infants. I am very comfortable around...
Hanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I work at our local Cheboygan Area High School as a Special Needs Aide, where I habe been for close to five years. In the summers I work with elder residents as a certified Nurse Aide and often sit for our lake neighbors! Would love to help out and get to know your little one while you explore our great area! Thanks!
Andrea can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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"Andrea is the best caregiver that we’ve ever had. Her attention to detail and nurturing personality make her an ideal caregiver. We would HIGHLY recommend her. Having three boys is hard even for me to handle but Andrea makes it look so easy, they just adore her! "

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Registered nurse in pediatric neurology, urology, and transplant. Clinical experience working with spinal cord injuries, developmental delays, cognitive impairment, autism, down syndrome
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Claudia Q.


Grand Rapids, MI

$18-30/hr2 yrs exp

Gentle And Patient Cargiver

I am someone you can trust with your loved one I have experience working in a nursing home for residents with Alzheimer's and dementia, I also have been a caregiver and worked with individuals with special needs. I am very kind and love helping others. :)
Claudia can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, dementia, errands
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Emily P.


Grand Rapids, MI

$43/hr

Part-Time Caregiver Available

I believe in the power of the small things in individual's lives. I am passionate about working to work toward a good quality of life for all people. I am an Occupational Therapy student finishing my first year of Master's work. I have had experience working with teens and their families with a social skills group (many of whom...
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Holly B.


Grand Rapids, MI

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Extremely Active, Athletic, And FUN Sitter!

I am a former collegiate athlete (soccer) and coach for younger premier athletes and have always been passionate about working with kids and helping to develop personalities and interests! I have four years of experience working in special needs classes and five years of experience working as a sitter/nanny for all ages and have...
Holly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
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Brooke N.


Nunica, MI

$15-50/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a friendly and approachable childcare provider with 7 years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My journey began with positive experiences in previous babysitting roles, which solidified my desire to pursue a career in caregiving. With a college degree and certifications in First...
Brooke can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Hello! My name is Alexa and I am a 21 yr old kid lover. During my senior year of highschool I took a lifeguarding class and an early childhood education course (both included guiding and teaching special education children ages 5 to 17), followed by coaching 3 to 15 yr olds, and nannying for 3 years. Joy for me comes from making...
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Grace K.


Rockford, MI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Grace and I am a graduate student studying speech-language pathology. I have a passion for serving seniors. I was a caregiver for a teen with special needs for two years. In this role, I assisted her in activities of daily living, prepared her meals following a modified diet according to IDDSI standards, took...
Grace can also help with: Respite care, companionship, mobility assistance, personal care, specialized care
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Isabella V.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Available To Play, Today! :)

Please consider me for last minute, occasional, part-time and full-time :) I'm currently studying to be a Pediatric Physician's Assistant at Grand Valley State. I would love the opportunity to get messy, loud, goofy and energetic with your kiddos... all while making sure we clean up afterward, of course ;) I am a...
Isabella can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Hello! Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. I am an energetic, creative, and organized individual. I recently returned to college and am looking for a nanny position or the occasional babysitting needs for some extra income while doing what I know and love. I have worked around children my entire life through...
Rachael can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

I have always had love for kids with special needs and that all started from a very young age. Growing up I spent the summers camping with family friends that has a girl with down syndrome. In addition to just hanging out with her I also helped her with school. Once I entered High school I started babysitting a family once a...

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Amanda. I am a very patient, active, ambitious, and outgoing person. Two years ago I babysat for a family during the summer. I cared for a girl and helped take care of her pets as well. I occasionally would drive her to camps and helped her with lunch. I am currently a Learning Disabilities major at Aquinas...
Amanda can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Grace K.


Rockford, MI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hello! My name is Grace and I am a graduate student studying speech-language pathology. I have a strong interest in working with people with special needs. For two years, I worked as a special needs caregiver for a teenage girl. In this role, I assisted with activities of daily living, prepared her meals following a modified...
Hi there! I'm Morgan and I just graduated at GVSU and currenrlu attend graduate school for pediatric occupational therapy. I have experience in childcare for over 7 years. I am a current special needs caretaker to a nonverbal 8-year-old girl and her two sisters (8-12). Over the summer I was the lead preschool teacher at an early...
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My names Jess, I am 20 and attending GVSU as a sophomore this year! Ihave many years of experience with kids, including teaching preschool in high school as an extra class, tutoring elementary kids in reading, and many babysitting jobs. This past summer I was a full time nanny to 3 kids and loved it. I also have experience...
Jessica can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
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Treasure C.


Muskegon, MI

$10-25/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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Claudia Q.


Grand Rapids, MI

$18/hr3 yrs exp

Patient And Caring Sitter!

I am someone you can trust with your loved ones and children. I have experience babysitting and taking care of younger siblings and family members while growing up all my life. I also have had lot of experience and past jobs working and caretaking for individuals with special needs. I am very passionate about helping others and...
Claudia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Emily M.


Grand Rapids, MI

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Creative Nanny That Loves Nature And Art!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Rue, (my legal name is Emily) and I live in Bellingham, WA with my fiance, our dog, and our cat! I am looking for a family to work 20-30 hours a week with. I have years of experience nannying children as well as working with adults with special needs. I have nannied children as young as 3 months old and love...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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