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Kate W.


Rockford, MI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Caregiver Available

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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: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Shannon M.


Rockford, MI

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Gentle & Caring Professional For Your Children

Hello! I have raised 3 children of my own, as well as worked with physically disabled and special needs children for a majority of my life. While living in New York I was the site coordinator , and a research assistant at Camp Anchor- a very well renowned camp for physically disabled and special needs children and...
Shannon can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Shannon M.


Rockford, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Gentle & Caring Professional For Your Loved Ones.

Hello! I have been working with special needs children and adults for my whole life. I have over 10 years paid experience, of which have all been in New York. I was the site coordinator at AHRC & was also a community research assistant at Camp ANCHOR, very renowned camp for the physically disabled and special needs community. I...
Shannon can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, errands, mobility assistance, home modification, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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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, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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

First Aid

CPR

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

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

My goal is to care for your child in a safe, creative and fun environment. I have babysat for over 8 years and was a teacher aid for an elementary school art class for 3. Although I have never cared for a child with special needs directly, I have an autistic family member I am very close to , and have taken developmental...
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, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more

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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

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

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Hi, I'm Shelby. I'm 24 & passionate for helping others. Since I was young, I've always wanted to make a positive impact on people's lives. This has driven my career, making sure my clients get the best care & feel comfortable. Aiming to create a happy & safe space for everyone I work with, I always bring a smile along. I have...
Shelby can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, home modification, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

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

$11-15/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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