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Special needs caregivers in Mattawan, MI

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Valerie O.


Portage, MI

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a 54-year-old mother of four, grown children and have 13 grandchildren. NON SMOKER and love pets! I recently became an "empty nester" and love kids! I would like to be able to stay locally and help families who need to work and go on much needed dates! I drove a school bus for 17 years (5 years with special needs), a former...
Valerie can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Valerie helped us with infant care and was highly reliable. Once our boy was off to daycare, Valerie provided care as needed. We would recommend her and hire again."

Wes M.

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Devyn P.


Portage, MI

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part/Full-Time Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Devyn! I'm 21 years old and currently just working, no school. My babysitting experience started back in 2012, and is still going strong! I've worked with all ages, but I have the most experience working with ages 1-5. I love building bonds with children and their parents! I'm comfortable with transportation, meal prep,...
Devyn can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Devyn is an amazing caregiver. She is always very engaged with my children. She goes above and beyond without us asking. I couldn't be more grateful for her being apart of our team!"

Jordyn P.

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Joelle D.


Kalamazoo, MI

$18/hr8 yrs exp

3.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello everyone!! My name is Joelle and I am about to graduate at WMU with a major in Acting (so I am the BEST at playing make believe). I am extremely qualified to babysit/nanny: 10 years of babysitting and 6 of nannying, I have worked with up to 5 kids in the same household ranging from ages infant- 15!! (I also have a lot of...
Joelle can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Joelle is very kind and loves playing with my kids. They always look forward to when she's coming over next!"

Francesca S.

I am a medical assistant and a Nationally Registered and licensed EMT (NREMT) in the state of Michigan. I have experience with special needs and emotionally challenged children and adults.
Carrie can also help with: Respite care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands
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Gretchen C.


Three Rivers, MI

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter .

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

10+ years childcare experience. CPR/First Aid certified. Current Registered Behavior Technician for Children with Autism. Recent graduate from University Chicago (B. S. Psychology and Human Resources). I recently did an internship at a pediatric development center where I prepared for and assisted in speech and social therapy...
Gretchen can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Brooke L.


Kalamazoo, MI

$11-25/hr1 yrs exp

I currently work at Western Michigan University Center for Disability Services. I work as a direct care professional for adults with developmental disabilities. I have worked with individuals who have all different functioning levels. I am currently med trained which means I am able to administer medications to individuals. I...
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Kaylin R.


Kalamazoo, MI

$11-50/hr

The Perfect Sitter For You

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have five younger siblings and I've always helped my parents raise them. I play with them for hours on end and they consider me one of their favorite people in the world. I would bake with them, make crafts, play outside, and host many barbie talent shows. I also have helped in my step mom's preschool classroom many times...
Kaylin can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
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Kallen S.


Kalamazoo, MI

$24-38/hr6 yrs exp

Weeknight And Weekend Help

I am a neurodivergent caregiver specializing in caring for others with special needs. I have over 15 years of childcare experience with several children with SPD//ADHD/ASD and mental health challenges.
I am passionate about nurturing the growth and development of children. I seek to make a positive impact on their lives by fostering a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. As a naturally patient and calm individual, I am skilled at communicating with children of all ages and abilities, ensuring that their needs are met....
Karina can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Madelynn A.


Kalamazoo, MI

$13-21/hr5 yrs exp

Grad Student Looking For Babysitting Jobs

Hello, I am a graduate student at WMU in the field of Speech-Language Pathology. I am fully vaccinated and have had experience with children, babies and special needs children and coursework in child development. I have worked at Daycares, other nannying jobs, an autism center, schools and in the campus speech clinic with...
Madelynn can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Sarah C.


Bangor, MI

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Compassionate

I have 10+ years in caring for adults with disabilities as well as 2+ years in working 1:1 with children. I have a current RBT certificate and have experience in the field. I love to help others and to see them happy.
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Emma O.


Kalamazoo, MI

$21/hr6 yrs exp

Great Nanny And Loves Cleaning!

I started working for my mother at her in home daycare as soon as I could and started babysitting for families date nights as young as 12 years old at their homes. I then went on to babysit several families a week for a few years in high school. Once I graduated I found a family in my neighborhood that needed a nanny, and I...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Sarah C.


Bangor, MI

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a 25yr old mother of 2 young children. I work full time in an adult foster care dealing with a wide variety of disabilities. I've been through a CNA course and have my CPR and first aid certifications. I truly enjoy helping other in any way that I can. Family is important and I believe in treating others loved ones like my...
Sarah can also help with: Personal care, dementia
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Sydney R.


Kalamazoo, MI

$14-22/hr

Looking To Learn & Leading With Kindness

Hello, I'm Sydney! I have experience caring for children and am looking to expand my skills in caring for those with special needs. In high school I spent time assisting peers with special needs in a classroom setting through our peer to peer program; I am eager to develop my skills through more formal training so that I can...
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Paige J.


Plainwell, MI

$18/hr9 yrs exp

Part-Time/Full-Time Babysitter/Animal Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have nannied for several families in the past, as well as babysat, tutored, and watched pets and homes. I formally worked as the assistant program coordinator and head coach for a youth soccer company. I have also been a lead teacher in a preschool classroom, and a teacher's assistant for kindergarten and first grade classes....
Paige can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

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Samantha M.


Portage, MI

$11-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hard Working, Educated, Family Care Provider

Educated mama llama of two teenage girls here :) Family is everything to me! I am an experienced child care provider that has worked with kids of all ages and abilities, including special needs. With my degree in education and my life experience in of raising my two girls, I will be a great fit for you and your family!
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kristen O.


Kalamazoo, MI

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Anytime

I have worked with epilepsy, down syndrome, CF, auto-immune issues, and deafness - I think every child/person deserves the same dedication no matter the needs associated. I have personal experience dealing with auto-immune problems which, I think, has allowed me the opportunity to empathize more but (most importantly) gain...
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Katelyn P.


Galesburg, MI

$11-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a bachelor's degree in elementary education with a special education license. I have taken care of children since I was 11. I am 32 years old and have experience with all ages. I have worked at multiple childcare facilities and I have been a preschool teacher. I have also been a live in nanny. I have been certified...
Katelyn can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Kennedy A.


Gobles, MI

$18/hr2 yrs exp

Love Kids And Pets

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello parents, I am originally from Illinois and just got accepted into WMU, I have babysat in the past. Most of my experience comes from living with my niece, she is my whole world. I love kids and am looking for part-time work while I go to school for social work. So excited to start this and I have worked with children that...
Kennedy can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Amy J.


Portage, MI

$25-50/hr16 yrs exp

Caring and attentive RN with 16 years caregiving experience. I am looking to offer respite for families experiencing caregiver burnout or a vacation away.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mattawan, MI

Valerie O.

5.0

Valerie helped us with infant care and was highly reliable. Once our boy was off to daycare, Valerie provided care as needed. We would recommend her and hire again.

- Wes M.

Devyn P.

5.0

Devyn is an amazing caregiver. She is always very engaged with my children. She goes above and beyond without us asking. I couldn't be more grateful for her being apart of our team!

- Jordyn P.

Joelle D.

5.0

Joelle is very kind and loves playing with my kids. They always look forward to when she's coming over next!

- Francesca S.

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