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Grace A.


Kalamazoo, MI

$18/hr6 yrs exp

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hey, I'm Grace! I have 6 years of experience. I can help with crafts, homework and carpooling. I'm a Musical Theatre Performance major and American Sign Language Studies minor at Western Michigan University. I am also pursuing a degree in Special Education. I've been teaching dance to young kids for 8 years and have extensive...
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

I am a teacher in with GSRP program and have 5 children of our own. I am very comfortable with children of all ages and several children at a time. I am energetic, loving, quick on my feet, and have a plethora of strategies and activities to pull from. I love to be outdoors, bake/cook, listen to music (aka-dance party), read, do...
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Nora S.


Kalamazoo, MI

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Experienced Caregiver Available

College student available to babysit all day Tuesday and Thursday, and mornings Monday Wednesday, Friday. Very experienced with children of all ages (has been a nanny for family of 3 in the past). Also has experience working with special needs children/adults. References available upon request. Thank you, Nora
Nora can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Eryn L.


Kalamazoo, MI

$16-20/hr9 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I started babysitting when I was about 13 years old, which is around eight years of experience for me. I always went with my mom babysitting and then my mom passed on my name to some of her clients once I was old enough. I started by babysitting a special needs child when she was around 5 years old and she is now 16. I drove her...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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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Madison M.


Kalamazoo, MI

$11-25/hr6 yrs exp

Eager And Excited!

Hello! My name is Madison. I'm currently 22-years old. I have been nannying children including: infant, toddler and up for many years now and I couldn't love it more! I have taken a course in Certified Nursing Assistant, and also have experience with children who have Special Needs. I also worked at a camp for two years with...
Madison can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Grace A.


Kalamazoo, MI

$18-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hey, I'm Grace! I have 6 years of experience. I can help with crafts, homework and carpooling. I'm a Musical Theatre Performance major and American Sign Language Studies minor at Western Michigan University. I am also pursuing a degree in Special Education. I've been teaching dance to young kids for 8 years and have extensive...
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Erika M.


Dorr, MI

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Erika and I would love to get to know you and your family! I have been surrounded by kids my whole life. My mom had an in-home daycare all throughout my childhood, I am an experienced nanny/babysitter, have worked in a preschool, and have most recently worked as a social worker at an elementary school working with...
Erika can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Chloe, and I would love to help with your families childcare needs. With my passion for working with kiddos along with my 8 years of extensive childcare experience, I could be a wonderful addition to your village. Some of my experience includes working in a kindergarten classroom, working in a preschool setting,...
Chloe can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Kallen S.


Kalamazoo, MI

$22-32/hr10 yrs exp

Week, Date Night, And Weekend Availability

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I am fully vaccinated and boosted. Currently available for date nights and weekends, and midday errands. I'm open to overnight weekend care as well. I am a dedicated nanny with over 17 years of experience. I am reliable, assertive, capable, fun, smart, energetic, and strong. I have extensive experience with infants,...
Kallen can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Leah M.


Kalamazoo, MI

$16-20/hr4 yrs exp

I'm currently a certified Registered Behavioral Therapist. I currently work with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. I have worked with infants to 15 years old. I have prior experience with childcare for years.
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Elizabeth C.


Kalamazoo, MI

$30-35/hr5 yrs exp

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

I have a Masters Degree within the field of Behavior Analysis and have been providing ABA therapy to those with a variety of developmental disabilities for 5 years. My experience is primarily with children under the age of 10 although I have also worked with teenagers.
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Zion H.


Kalamazoo, MI

$20-35/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny / Housekeeper / Senior & Developmental Delay Caregiver

Hi! My name is Zion but I go by 'Z'. I have over 10 years of experience caring for people from birth to 80yrs+ of age, including those with mental/developmental disabilities. I am a current nursing student and Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in long-term care, CCU/Med-Surg hospitals, rehab/psych centers, and CILA...
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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.
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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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Deanna L.


Mattawan, MI

$15/hr7 yrs exp

Reliable Caregiver For Your Children

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Deanna. I am first aid and CPR certified. I have experience both babysitting and daycare. I am also authorized to give medications should your child need it. I have worked with special needs individuals. I can meal prep and tidy up while you're busy away! I have 4 years of Nanny experience, primarily with...
Deanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Emma O.


Kalamazoo, MI

$22/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: Grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Cathy H.


Kalamazoo, MI

$11-15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Available Full-time

I have been a Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Home Health Aide for 25 years. In my years of working for a licensed medical agency, I have cared for many individuals, from infants to the elderly, and with various handicaps and disabilities.
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Felicia W.


Kalamazoo, MI

$11-15/hr1 yrs exp

Nanny/ Companion

I was a nanny for a severely autistic, non-verbal boy for four months and I am actually still close with the family. I knew the job was only temporary though. I watched him everyday except for two days out of the month with his three siblings. I have also watched children with ADD/ADHD. I am very adaptable, patient, and willing...
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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling

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