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Savannah G.


Grand Rapids, MI

$36/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver And Educator

5.0

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Hello! I'm an experienced and dedicated individual with a passion for providing quality care to children. With a 5 year background as a 6th grade teacher and and a bachelor's degree in elementary and special education, I bring a wealth of knowledge and understanding to childcare. As the oldest of 7 siblings, I have honed my...
Savannah can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
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Special Needs Care

5.0
"Came with activities and great energy! Kids loved her! "

Kristi K.

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Maddie S.


Grand Rapids, MI

$13-23/hr9 yrs exp

Sitter/Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am so excited to be on your potential list for a summer nanny! I am a 2022 College graduate and am currently teaching special education at the elementary level ! I am currently looking for a summer nannying position after the school year (early June) until I have to head back to my classroom (early-mid August). I have...
Maddie can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Maddie helped us out last minute and did a great job with our kids. Very friendly and reliable!"

Douglas B.

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Amanda G.


Grand Rapids, MI

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Over 10+ Years Experience, Energetic Professional Ready To Entertain Your Child/Children & Or Pets!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Amanda & I'd love to apply for your position. I took a babysitter course through our local hospital where I worked as a nurse assistant. I have lots of childcare experience from the age of 14. I've cared for infants to pre-teens, including children on the spectrum or with seizure disorders. (My ex-husband had...
Amanda can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Amanda was very reliable, full of energy & helped with things around the house while she cared for our son last summer! She took him places all the time & was fully engaged with him while my husband & I were at work, sending us pictures & texts frequently to always...

Sarah D.

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Alison S.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

My name is Alison. I am a mom with personal child care experience. I also have professional experience as a special needs caregiver. I am college educated with a creative arts background. I am patient, mature, dependable, nurturing and caring. I enjoy connecting with the clients that I care for. I look forward to helping a...
Alison can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Kate W.


Rockford, MI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kate! I am bilingual speech language pathologist fluent in ASL and English. I am looking to connect with families that need some part time child care. Throughout my education I focused on child and language development. I have experience working with individuals with special needs across the lifespan. I look...
Kate can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Payton Z.


Greenville, MI

$13-18/hr4 yrs exp

4 years experience in child care. Experience with all ages and children with special needs. CPR and first aid certified!
Payton can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hi there! My name is Bailey. I am an animal-lover, former athlete and a total arts-n-crafts nerd. I recently graduated with my Bachelor of Social Work degree from Grand Valley State University and am working full-time Monday-Thursday in an office job in Ionia. I am also a part-time Master of Social Work student at Michigan State...
Bailey can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

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: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Keely L.


Grand Rapids, MI

$11-16/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible, Compassionate, And Experienced Caregiver, Specialty In Special Needs

I am an honest, organized, and extremely committed person with a special heart for children, and people with special needs. In my years of experience, I have been a swim instructor to very young children, a nanny to kids from infant to high school, and a full-time teacher in a science museum for kids of all ages. I also have...
Keely can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Grace K.


Rockford, MI

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny; Babysitter; Special Needs Caregiver; Senior Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Grace and I am a graduate student studying speech-language pathology. At my university's speech and hearing clinic, I serve as a graduate student clinician where I treat both pediatric and adult clients with a variety of disorders and needs. In the future, I hope to become a pediatric speech-language...
Grace can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

As a creative and nurturing individual with a passion for fostering children's growth, I have dedicated the last five years to providing exceptional childcare. My experience includes caring for two children simultaneously, ensuring their safety, well-being, and engagement in enriching activities. I believe in open communication...
Carter can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Registered nurse in pediatric neurology, urology, and transplant. Clinical experience working with spinal cord injuries, developmental delays, cognitive impairment, autism, down syndrome
I've been a lifelong caregiver, and have been working with kids professionally since 2017 and have been doing personal care attendant work since COVID began.
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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
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Gianna P.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

With over a decade of experience as a nanny and babysitter, I've had the pleasure of caring for children of all ages, from infants to teens. My background includes working with children with special needs, such as blindness, visual impairments, and developmental disabilities. I also spent two summers as a pre-primary assistant...
Gianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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...
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Brooklynn B.


Grand Rapids, MI

$15-30/hr6 yrs exp

2.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey! I'm Brooklynn and I am so passionate about working with special needs children and adults. My experience mainly falls with autism, but I am open to learn and work with any and all disabilities! I do have my RBT certification, and have been working in ABA for the past 2 years. Before that, I have worked in a center for...
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, sweet, caring I started caring for people with special needs when I volunteered in a classroom for students with Autism in High School In my spare time, I like to exercise! I enjoy reading, lifting weights, running, and spending time with friends.
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Keely L.


Grand Rapids, MI

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced And Compassionate Caregiver With Heart For Special Needs

I have worked closely with children and adults with all kinds of special needs since high school. My sister is an OT for children with autism and I have also been a babysitter for a young neighbor with Down syndrome for several months. I work closely with the Special Olympics Michigan and am comfortable with non-verbal and needs...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lowell, MI

Savannah G.

5.0

Came with activities and great energy! Kids loved her!

- Kristi K.

Maddie S.

5.0

Maddie helped us out last minute and did a great job with our kids. Very friendly and reliable!

- Douglas B.

Amanda G.

5.0

Amanda was very reliable, full of energy & helped with things around the house while she cared for our son last summer! She took him places all the time & was fully engaged with him while my husband & I were at work, sending us pictures & texts frequently to always keep us in the know, which we...

- Sarah D.

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