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Amy W.


Ann Arbor, MI

$17/hr

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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & 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:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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Kali W.


Plymouth, MI

$10-15/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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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

Special Needs Care

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Patricia G.


Northville, MI

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Well There's Nothing I Like Better Than Having Children Around

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Pat I have been a professional Nanny for over 15 years. Four amazing children of my own, I would love grandchildren some day. Teach early learning communication skills to reduce frustration between parent and child. Also increases IQ. Art degree, CPR certified and special needs. Fitness enthusiast. And so much...
Patricia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Michel C.


Plymouth, MI

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Me!

I worked as a camp counselor in the summer for kids and adults with special needs! Love childcare and children and looking for something to do my gap year from college! :)
Michel can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

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

$10-15/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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Abby D.


Brighton, MI

$14-15/hr5 yrs exp

A Little About Me...

Hey! I'm Abby. I'm about to be a freshman in college studying to be an Occupational Therapist. I have had about five years of paid babysitting/pet sitting experience. I have been working daily with children with special needs for two years now. I graduated highschool with over a GPA of 4. 0 so I am more then happy and able to...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, 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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Avery K.


Plymouth, MI

$12-17/hr5 yrs exp

Avery K

Hello! I'm Avery, a college student home for the summer looking for sitter or part-time nanny jobs until I move back in the fall. I have 5 years of babysitting and 3 summers of full-time nannying under my belt (though closer to 11 years if you count my special needs big sister duties!) that includes experience with babies,...
Avery can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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