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Joyce B.


Grand Rapids, MI

$23/hr • 6 yrs exp

Child Care

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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: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Maeve S.


Grand Rapids, MI

$14-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Elementary Teacher

I'm an elementary teacher during the school year who has a concentration in special education. I also have tons of experience working with and assisting individuals with various disabilities and exceptionalities.
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Janie S.


Jenison, MI

$25-40/hr • 5 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!
I currently work through Hope Network with kids who are on the spectrum. I worked at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation hospital for 3 years on the spinal cord injury floor.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My names Jess, I am 20 and attending GVSU as a sophomore this year! Ihave many years of experience with kids, including teaching preschool in high school as an extra class, tutoring elementary kids in reading, and many babysitting jobs. This past summer I was a full time nanny to 3 kids and loved it. I also have experience...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance
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Lauren C.


Hudsonville, MI

$24-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Super Sitter

Hi!!! As a friendly and bubbly childcare provider with eight years of experience, I'm passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives and supporting families. My experience in previous nannying roles motivated me to become a caregiver again. I'm comfortable enforcing household rules and communicating with parents...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Mckenzie B.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hello! My name is McKenzie. I am 27 years old and grew up in Mason, Michigan, but currently live in Grand Rapids. I have worked with children for over nine years professionally, but was a lifeguard for several years as well. I worked with children who had special needs as a teachers aide and in three different childcare...
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Riley T.


Byron Center, MI

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

College Student Looking For Fun Summer Job

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! Im Riley! I am looking for a weekday part-time or full time job working with kids this summer. I enjoy having fun and doing activities and projects. During the school year I work as a dance teacher for preschool and elementary students. I also work on Sundays at The Vine Church as their Sunday school director for children...
Riley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
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Stephanie R.


Hamilton, MI

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Stephanie

Searching for part-time jobs, particularly experienced with toddlers, young children, and special needs.
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

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Lynn S.


Alto, MI

$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked in a few Autism classrooms in Caledonia for several years. I Love the kids. Not just kids. I've also have had a lot of experience with adults/seniors and enjoy being able to help in anyway.
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Michelle T.


Grand Rapids, MI

$11-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

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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Janet P.


Hastings, MI

$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Retired RN

Hello. I have 27 years experience working with people of all ages providing care amimed at increasing quality of life. I have training in working with children with special needs, and with older adults. I was a Paramedic for 4 years before I went to nursing school. My best qualities are positive personality, creativity in...
Janet can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, companionship, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Katelyn P.


Hastings, MI

$17-26/hr • 6 yrs exp

I am a hard working individual with a heart for kids. I am currently a short term nanny for a beautiful 9-month-old girl; I have worked with her since she was 4 months. Before this experience, I worked for 2 years at a public school as a special needs paraprofessional with 9 children. In the past, I have worked for 2 different...
Katelyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Audrey V.


Hastings, MI

$16/hr • 6 yrs exp

Recent Highschool Grad. Great With Kids. Lots Of Experience. Safe Driver, And CPR Certified.

I started babysitting in 2018 for multiple families. I have worked for very large families and small families with special needs children. My top 3 child care skills: I am very creative at coming up with fun ways to entertain children that involve learning and being active! I am patient and can meet any child where they are at...
Skills:

First Aid

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Laura E.


Grand Rapids, MI

$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hi My Name Is Laura!

I am an older sister of three brothers and two of them are special needs. I have a handful of years caring for children as well as basic cooking and cleaning skills. I love children and am very patient when it comes to interacting with them! I love to make children smile and do fun crafts with them like I do with my own...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hi! I have a lot of experience working with individuals off all ages with disabilities of all kinds. I started off as a special ed major because my heart is truly in it for these individuals! In high-school I volunteered 3 days a week at compassionate heart ministries in zeeland where I would hang out and care for kids and...
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Amanda M.


Grand Rapids, MI

$11-16/hr • 1 yrs exp

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

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Morgan P.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20-31/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hi there! I'm Morgan and I just graduated at GVSU and currenrlu attend graduate school for pediatric occupational therapy. I have experience in childcare for over 7 years. I am a current special needs caretaker to a nonverbal 8-year-old girl and her two sisters (8-12). Over the summer I was the lead preschool teacher at an early...
Morgan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Sydney F.


Grand Rapids, MI

$14-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I've always loved kids and have enjoyed building relationships with the family's and kids I've babysat for the past 8ish years. I work nights as a trauma icu nurse so safety is kind of all I'm about. I am very active and love making crafts, movie nights, cooking, and outdoor activities. I have experience with all age...
Sydney can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

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Eena W.


Grand Rapids, MI

$11-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Of Your Family

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm Ms. Eena, an experienced educator, caregiver, and mentor with over 15 years of experience working with children of all ages. I hold a graduate degree in educational leadership, experience with the Montessori method, I'm certified in First Aid, CPR, and swimming instruction. I have extensive experience with infants, children...
Eena can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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