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Mary K.


Galesburg, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

CNA

3.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have experience in special needs children/adult and elderly care. I am a previous CNA. I provide personal care in accordance with the care plan provided. Care including but not limited to bed bath, tub or shower, check and clean nails, performs skin care, oral hygiene including denture care, dressing, toileting and elimination...
5.0
"Mary was an exceptional and very careing hospice worker who worked for one of my residents I my ad home. I had the privilege of getting to know her and to watch her with her patient in my home. She was always wonderful with him even though he could try your...

Deb C.

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Mary K.


Galesburg, MI

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Provider

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 25 years experience in special needs children/adult and elderly care. I am CNA certified. Most recently have worked for Hospice. I provide personal care in accordance with the care plan provided. Cares including but not limited to: Bed bath, tub or shower, check and clean nails, performs skin care, oral hygiene including...
Mary can also help with: Respite care, personal care, hospice services, home modification, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Mary was a joy to work with and very flexible with appointment times. She is very personable and caring. I would definitely hire her again."

Kathy A.

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Joelle D.


Kalamazoo, MI

$18/hr8 yrs exp

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

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Bethany D.


Kalamazoo, MI

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I also have experience working with seniors with aging diseases. Currently work for WMU Center for Disability Services day programs.
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Megan K.


Vandalia, MI

$11-15/hr3 yrs exp

Caring Mom With A Passion For Special Needs.

Mom of two. Paraprofessional with 1. 5 yrs experience working in young fives classroom setting. Experience and passion for working with special needs. Experience working in the public school. Currently pursuing my degree in special education. Looking to work with a family 2-3days/wk.
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kaylie B.


Kalamazoo, MI

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

I worked with children and adults with autism proving ABA services for 5 years. I also was a nanny and currently work at bronson hospital in the cardiology unit
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Alyssa W.


Kalamazoo, MI

$13-18/hr2 yrs exp

Hello! have day and night time availability. I am 18 and I have 2 years of experience with all different disabilities mostly with fetal alcohol syndrome and secondary disabilities from the FAS but I also have cared for kids with autism, ADD/ADHD, depression and anxiety. I am infant-adult first aid and CPR/BLS certified. I was an...
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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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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...
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, errands, meal prep, light cleaning
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Nicolle L.


Kalamazoo, MI

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time/Full-time Caregiver

Growing up my sister babysat for three different families over the summer and I always had to tag along. My sister and I are 8 years apart so she was watching me as well. My sister now has two kids a son and a daughter, aged 2 and 6. I have been watching my niece and nephew since I was around 13 years old for up to 24 hours at a...
Nicolle can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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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Alyson M.


Kalamazoo, MI

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

I am a very kind, loving, and compassionate person. I worked as a behavior technician and love helping others. My goal is to become a Speech Language Pathologist focusing on individuals with special needs.
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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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Angelina T.


Kalamazoo, MI

$16-50/hr3 yrs exp

Looking To Build A Connection With Families!

Hello! My name is Angelina, I currently work as a behavioral technician for kids who have autism. I have two years of experience working as an assistant teacher for kiddos ages 0-4! My favorite thing about working with kids is seeing them growth and develop their skills and personality. In my free time I enjoy drawing and...
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Melina E.


Kalamazoo, MI

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

High Tech Aide/Scheduler

I have ample experience caring for individuals with traumatic injuries. I have worked in the health care field for 17 years.
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Morgan D.


Paw Paw, MI

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have been working in the medical field since 2014 and have been a RN since 2019. I acquired my BSN from WMU. I have experience working with dementia patients, end stage kidney, end stage liver, transplant patients, cardiac patients, general med surg and my most recent job as a home hospice nurse case manager. I have experience...
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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Allison R.


Kalamazoo, MI

$15/hr2 yrs exp

About Me!

Hi! I am a current Michigan State University Student. I am studying Human Biology on a Pre-PA track. I am a certified Nurse Assistant, I have worked with special needs kids in the past, I was a summer camp counselor for a summer and have babysat before. I love being around children and have a younger sister!
Allison can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Schoolcraft, MI

Mary K.

5.0

Mary was an exceptional and very careing hospice worker who worked for one of my residents I my ad home. I had the privilege of getting to know her and to watch her with her patient in my home. She was always wonderful with him even though he could try your patients on a regular basis. I would...

- Deb C.

Mary K.

5.0

Mary was a joy to work with and very flexible with appointment times. She is very personable and caring. I would definitely hire her again.

- Kathy A.

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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