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Jennifer H.


Jenison, MI

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Passionate Person Ready To Provide Passionate Care

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Oriented with strong track record of establishing solid relationships with clients, co-workers, administration and local agencies. Experience providing case management services to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in programs provided by the Department of Human Services. More than four years of experience...
I am a college student at Grand Valley State University, finishing up my senior year. I have been officially babysitting for 8 years now. I have experience with kids of many ages from infants to young teens. I have experience with children and adults with special needs. I can handle multiple kids at a time. I worked at a...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Adriana V.


Grand Rapids, MI

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Fun-loving Caregiver

The summer after I graduated I Worked part-time for a lady who has seven children with special needs. I changed briefs, cathed, fed, and administered medications; I provided a couple hours a week for the mother to take care of other things around the house. For the past two-and-a-half years I worked as an assistant on a bus for...
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Anna S.


Grand Rapids, MI

$25-36/hr7 yrs exp

Caring Woman Wanting To Help Others

I am currently going to school to become an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA). I have experience as a nanny, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), home health aide, and clinical secretary at a hospital. Additional experience with tube feeding, dressing, transfers, feeding, and more! Contact me if you think I'd be a good fit!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Amanda. I am a very patient, active, ambitious, and outgoing person. Two years ago I babysat for a family during the summer. I cared for a girl and helped take care of her pets as well. I occasionally would drive her to camps and helped her with lunch. I am currently a Learning Disabilities major at Aquinas...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Growing up with a brother who has super palsy, I've had the privilege of being one of his five constant sources of support and assistance. Throughout my life I have dedicated myself to helping him navigate the challenges that come with his condition. In addition to helping my brother, I have also extended my support to other...
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Janie S.


Jenison, MI

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! I am a mom of three girls. I am looking to get involved with a family who may have some flexibility as my schedule will change occasionally. I am a pediatric RN. Thanks!
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Jadyn A.


Allendale, MI

$17-18/hr6 yrs exp

Fun And Involved! Love To Make Kids Laugh!

Hi there! I'm Jadyn, a senior at Grand Valley State University majoring in Recreational Therapy. My passion lies in working with children and adults with and without special needs, and I'm excited to bring my experience and enthusiasm with caring for children to babysitting. I absolutely love babysitting because it allows me to...
Jadyn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Emily M.


Grand Rapids, MI

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Creative Nanny That Loves Nature And Art!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Rue, (my legal name is Emily) and I live in Bellingham, WA with my fiance, our dog, and our cat! I am looking for a family to work 20-30 hours a week with. I have years of experience nannying children as well as working with adults with special needs. I have nannied children as young as 3 months old and love...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Registered nurse in pediatric neurology, urology, and transplant. Clinical experience working with spinal cord injuries, developmental delays, cognitive impairment, autism, down syndrome
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Alison S.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Senior Companion Care

Hello! I have always had a passion for connecting with and helping seniors. I enjoy getting to know seniors, having conversations with them and listening to their life stories. I am searching for a job as a companion. I am college educated and I am dependable , compassionate, and caring. I am willing to do light housekeeping,...
Alison can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

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Tanesha R.


Wyoming, MI

$16-27/hr2 yrs exp

Fun And Playful Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been babysitting since I was 12 years old, I'm now 28. I have tons of experience with children including children with special needs. I currently work for a school that deals with emotional impairment(special needs) and I love it. I am fun, playful, caring, love being around kids, and very patient.
Tanesha can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

I work at our local Cheboygan Area High School as a Special Needs Aide, where I habe been for close to five years. In the summers I work with elder residents as a certified Nurse Aide and often sit for our lake neighbors! Would love to help out and get to know your little one while you explore our great area! Thanks!
Andrea can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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"Andrea is the best caregiver that we’ve ever had. Her attention to detail and nurturing personality make her an ideal caregiver. We would HIGHLY recommend her. Having three boys is hard even for me to handle but Andrea makes it look so easy, they just adore her! "

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Marci G.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

My first job was in daycare. I spent 6 years working with all the different age groups. I shouldn't call it working, I was playing, teaching, and guiding children. I loved caring for kids so much that I had 5 of my own! Mine are grown up, some are off at college now. I miss taking care of little ones. I currently work early...
Marci can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Hi! I'm Brooklynn and I have experience working with preschool aged children from working at my church's preschool. I'm also trained in working with special needs children from working at a center for autism for 2 years. I then was a nanny for a girl with autism for about a year and a half. I then went on to get my RBT...
Brooklynn can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Hello everyone, I am a fun, energetic person that has a true love for children. I have a love for caring for people since I was a child my dream job was to be a mother. I have a5-year-old little brother that was born when I was 16, due to my mother's health I helped her out a lot with him and within his first years of life, he...
Koriel can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Special Needs Care

I am currently a medical at the MSU. I hope to specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation. My passion of helping others comes from my own brother. He suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm at the age of 18 leaving him severely handicapped. I have grown up my whole life learning how to take care of him. It has truly made me...
I have a genuine love for caring for children and have 3 years of experience as a childcare provider. I am patient, calm, and creative, and I have a passion for supporting families and providing a reliable childcare option for them. I am comfortable caring for children of all ages, and I have experience with children with...
Diana can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Early Education

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Josellyn F.


Ada, MI

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Specialize in providing Respite Care for families with children with special needs such as epilepsy, autism, and cerebral palsy.
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Joyce B.


Grand Rapids, MI

$23/hr6 yrs exp

Child Care

Hi, I'm Joyce, I'm 26 years old and I living downtown Grand Rapids . I have over 6 years of experience as a childcare provider. I have a degree in childcare professional in Brazil. I have a course in child development and child behavior. I worked with psychology clinics as an occupational therapist for 3 years in Brazil and also...
Joyce can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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