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Shannah P.


Northville, MI

$15-50/hr3 yrs exp

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Hi! I'm Shannah! I'm a super smiley college student currently home on a gap year. I have over three years of experience and I love to stay busy! I'm looking to make some extra money and gain some new experiences. Over the past four years, I've got to experience many different areas of child care. For a year and a half, I've...
Hello, Currently, I work at a daycare center caring for four infants at a time. I am looking to get away from some unreliable and uncaring coworkers. I am looking for a long-term nanny share in the Dexter Schools area. I am CPR and first aid trained. I have experience with special needs as well as medications, including...
Hilery can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Nex G.


Ann Arbor, MI

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Young Scholar

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently attending the University of Michigan for psychology with the intent to pursue a career in pediatric therapy. I love working with children and have grown to miss it while here at the University. I have worked with children who are 16 and under (all the way down to newborn). I have worked with up to 6 children at a...
Nex can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
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Erin R.


Novi, MI

$18-50/hr4 yrs exp

Open Availability Caregiver

I have 4 years experience working with mentally disabled clients plus 5 years of working with elderly clients all including providing companionship and assisting with activities of daily living
I have worked in child care in a day care and have worked with kids with special need such as ABA therapy love working with them and seeing their smiles every day and change over time
Amy can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
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Nakia B.


Wixom, MI

$23/hr5 yrs exp

As a compassionate caregiver with five years of experience, I am dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children of all ages. My passion for working with children and families drives me to make a positive impact on their lives. I am known for my patience, calm demeanor, and friendly approach....
Nakia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Bonnie B.


Wixom, MI

$17-26/hr13 yrs exp

Mom With Special Needs Knowledge Looking For A Family Who Needs Someone During Summer

Hi! I am Bonnie, I am a single mom of four children. I work for Walled Lake schools during the school year, as an ASD para. I love my job, it is so much fun and rewarding working with the amazing kids I see every day. The students in my class range from kindergarten to 3rd grade. During the summer I would love to help someone...
Bonnie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Kali W.


Plymouth, MI

$11-15/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I adore working with children. I have a lot of experience working with kids. I have worked at Lifetime Fitness in their Childcare facility. I have worked at People's Church Preschool for the past three years in the Toddler Room and have done various babysitting jobs on the side. I also have a sister with Down Syndrome and my mom...
Kali can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Anginette S.


Brighton, MI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Experience

I am a former Special Education teacher (5 years experience). I currently work overnight with a man who has special needs and am looking for work during the day.
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Abigail L.


Brighton, MI

$20-23/hr4 yrs exp

Caregiver

With four years of experience as a caregiver, I've learned a lot about managing complex care needs and staying positive no matter what comes my way. I've worked closely with a quadriplegic individual, making sure they had the care they needed while promoting as much independence as possible. Multitasking has become second...
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Ellise M.


Northville, MI

$16-18/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Ellise! I currently attend Michigan state university but go back to my home town in the summers. I'm a senior majoring in education and absolutely love caring for children! I have completed over 300 hours of placement teaching for my degree and am a substitute teacher so there's no shortage of taking care of...
Ellise can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Candace K.


Northville, MI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I taught first, second and third grades in Detroit Public Schools and Clark Count Schools. I retired in 2016. I always had some students with special needs in my classroom. I am available for companionship, help with daily living, meal preparation and light housekeeping. I love walking and I have a fun personality.
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Amy L.


New Hudson, MI

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Education Paraeducator

I have been a special education paraeducator since 2012. I love my job and care for the students. I have predominantly worked with adults with autistic spectrum disorder but have also worked with adults with down syndrome, cp, seizure disorder, and all kinds of other special needs. I have worked with students from 14 to 26 years...
Hi! I'm Nicole and I'm a CTRS! I have a passion for working with kids and helping others. I recently moved back to Michigan after spending 2 years in Columbus OH, with my partner who was attending grad school. I have many years of experience in childcare, I took a babysitting class put on by the Red Cross in middle school and...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Ashley A.


Plymouth, MI

$17-28/hr8 yrs exp

Caring And Enthusiastic Sitter

I have babysat/nannied for eight-plus years. I have also worked in multiple special education classrooms from elementary to high school. I have worked as a behavior interventionist providing ABA therapy and interned. I am also planning on going to graduate school to get my degree in Occupational Therapy. My dream is to open a...
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Morgan U.


Northville, MI

$11-15/hr3 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hello! I am a college student studying K-12 special education with a focus in cognitive impairment. I have been involved in the special needs community for many years. It truly is my passion and my calling. Some of the projects I have been involved in include: Special Olympics, Special Ministries Bowling, 160+ hours observing...
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Allison M.


Plymouth, MI

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

I'm an energetic mom with two kids of my own and 10+ years of nanny and babysitting experience. I love doing crafts, playing games, being outside and cooking with the kids. I'm comfortable with all ages and learning abilities having watched up to 6 kids at once, ages 2 months to 13 years old. I also have experience with special...
Allison can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Hi! I'm Jocelyn and I am starting my Masters in Occupational Therapy at Eastern Michigan in January! I have experience in ABA as well as many hours volunteering and shadowing at OT clinics. I attend a camp for children with cancer every summer. I have been a caregiver for children with autism for a little over a year. I am CPR...
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Caroline S.


Plymouth, MI

$18-25/hr2 yrs exp

I have experience as a program assistant for an adult day program that provides services for adults over the age of 26 with a variety of disabilities, such as autism and Down syndrome. I also have experience as an activity assistant at a skilled nursing facility where I worked with many individuals with physical disabilities, as...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Alaina, and I am currently a senior Michigan State studying to be a teacher. I came across your job post and was very interested! I started working with kids when I was 12, with kids caring in ages from newborn to about 10. I also has experience working with children with special needs. Being a further educator I...

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