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Erika G.


West Olive, MI

$20-50/hr14 yrs exp

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Hello ! I am a mother of 3 children ! I have twin boys and a daughter all with special needs ! I am very familiar with autism and special needs . I have been a house keeper and care provider for the last 15 years ! I love children and animals and love helping kids grow ! I love little minds ! I am Very big on hands on learning ....
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Makenzie S.


West Olive, MI

$20-50/hr11 yrs exp

Hello! I'm Makenzie. I'm 25 years old and have 11 years of babysitting experience and 2. 5 years of daycare experience. I've worked with children of all ages, from newborns to preteens, and have experience caring for twins and multiple kids at once. My background includes working with special needs children, such as autism and...
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Zoe P.


Holland, MI

$15/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Zoe! I am 23 years old and am currently in graduate school at the University of Tennessee Knoxville for behavioral analysis and work with kids with Autism! I have experience in childcare with ages 0-12 in the past by nannying, working soccer camps for children, and being a counselor at a summer camp. I also have...
Zoe can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Lisa N.


Grand Haven, MI

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nurse Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a cna since 1988, I have worked with infants all the way to elderly with various health issues in a hospital setting, I have been doing home care for seven years and am very patient, kind, knowledgeable and reliable. I love one on one care and giving attention needed. Let's chat about your loved one and how I can...
5.0
"Lisa provided quality 24/7 in home care for our adult CP daughter for two weeks. She prepared meals, made sure all appointments were kept, and provided total day to day responsibilities for her well being."

Tom P.

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Elizabeth M.


Grand Haven, MI

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Your Child's New Favorite Friend!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Elizabeth and I am 24 years old. I have 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages, and have worked with special needs individuals as well. My main goals as your nanny will be to keep your child/children engaged with fun, hands on activities as well as offer as much help as I can when it comes to early...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Elizabeth is a true gem of a nanny! She is kind, thoughtful, dependable, and easily adapted to the needs of our family. She communicated well when she had questions or concerns about our girls and how we wanted situations to be handled, and always gave a detailed...

Danae L.

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Ellen M.


Zeeland, MI

$11-15/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

I have eight years of experience as a speech language pathologist and love spending time with kiddos! I have a particular love for children with special needs and/or speech-language disorders.
Ellen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Stacy V.


Zeeland, MI

$20-25/hr

Zeeland Lady Looking for Either F/T or P/T After Work Hours

I had the chance to watch 3 special needs kids when their mother went out of town for 2 whole weeks. It was lots of fun. Yes, a lot of hard work, but those kids were so filled with joy and it was a great time.
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Tyler G.


Holland, MI

$18/hr9 yrs exp

The Fun Guy!

I have 10+ years of experience. 2 years as a behavioral coach working with special needs children in home and through respite care. The last 8 years have been coaching with my local special Olympics area. I have the ability to work with and adapt to any child behavior and tendencies. I have experience with most disabilities, and...
Tyler can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Katricia H.


Grand Haven, MI

$14-19/hr2 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion

I'd describe my personality as cheerful, enthusiastic, and adaptable. I'm looking for a job that allows me to foster a positive, healthy and cheerful environment that allows people to be their full, unashamed selves. A completely judgement free zone. I worked in Holland for 2 years. I was a Sidekick/Caregiver there. There I...
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Lauren S.


Grand Haven, MI

$15-18/hr2 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

I am currently a special education teacher at Muskegon Heights Public School Academy. I am the Targeted Instruction Teacher (formly known as Resource Room Teacher) at the elementary level. I work with children in 2nd through 6th grade.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a summer nanny for two lively children, alongside their two pet dogs, I found myself immersed in a whirlwind of responsibilities that ranged from driving and coordinating carpools to whipping up meals and tidying up the household. Each day brought new adventures, whether it was organizing engaging activities, overseeing...
Callie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
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Jamie B.


Grand Haven, MI

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

I have 2. 5 years experience working as an Occupational Therapy Aide, not to be confused with a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. I helped children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Sensory Integration Dysfunction learn to be more aware of their bodies and emotions.
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Kayla J.


Zeeland, MI

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

I have experience in a variety of diagnoses, and I am willing to learn new skills. I have worked with behavior plans, ROM goals, g tube, diet restrictions, breathing treatments, and passing meds as well as all grooming and bathing cares.
Hi! I have 7 years of experience with children (0-12) and 4 years of experience working with individuals with special needs. I can help with light housekeeping, am CPR certified, and have reliable transportation. I recently graduated with a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in providing therapy...
Erica Van can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Ellen M.


Zeeland, MI

$11-15/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I am a speech-language pathology graduate student at GVSU looking to work with children with special needs. I have experience with individuals on the autism spectrum, as well as those with physical and mental disabilities. I look forward to meeting you and your child with special needs!
I have been a part of the LINKS program in my high school for three years. This is a class where I was paired one on one with a student whom I assisted in their general education classes. I also assisted a special education teacher in a classroom. The past two summers I taught swim lessons to special needs students. Through...
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Amanda L.


Hudsonville, MI

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Amanda From Michigan

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Amanda! I have always grown up caring for kids. I come from a very big family and have always been heavily involved in childcare from a young age. I absolutely love spending time with children, I believe it's important to be so present with them and actively engaged- we have so much we can learn from their...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We love her! Amanda is our favorite sitter. She is great with my three kids. She has taken care of my toddlers and newborn and my kids get so excited when she comes over. She is the only sitter who my kids don't cry when I leave. She is such a blessing and has...

Kylee L.

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Ruthann G.


Holland, MI

$10-25/hr8 yrs exp

Caregiver/Nanny For Those With Special Needs

I love working with kids who have special needs, especially those with ADHD and behavioral disorders. I believe that every kid has great potential and just needs someone to encourage them and allow them to discover who they are. I grew up on a farm working with "at-risk" and behavioral kids who just needed help focusing and...
5.0
"Ruthann was fun, energetic and interacted wonderfully with our children. We have a daughter with special physical needs and Ruthann jumped in with two feet, willing to learn how to care for her. My kids talk fondly of Ruthann often and we miss her dearly! "

Erin V.

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Brooke A.


Jenison, MI

$23-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

I have babysat from age 12 and still do for friends and family. I worked at a daycare as an assistant teacher in the toddler room and quickly realized I wanted to make a career out of childcare. I went through GRCC and got my Child Development Associates Certificate(CDA) and became the lead teacher in the infant room. I planned...
5.0
"Brooke is great with my kids!! She is top on my list when I need child care!"

Mandi D.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in West Olive, MI

Lisa N.

5.0

Lisa provided quality 24/7 in home care for our adult CP daughter for two weeks. She prepared meals, made sure all appointments were kept, and provided total day to day responsibilities for her well being.

- Tom P.

Elizabeth M.

5.0

Elizabeth is a true gem of a nanny! She is kind, thoughtful, dependable, and easily adapted to the needs of our family. She communicated well when she had questions or concerns about our girls and how we wanted situations to be handled, and always gave a detailed rundown of the day when we returned...

- Danae L.

Amanda L.

5.0

We love her! Amanda is our favorite sitter. She is great with my three kids. She has taken care of my toddlers and newborn and my kids get so excited when she comes over. She is the only sitter who my kids don't cry when I leave. She is such a blessing and has a gift with children.

- Kylee L.

Ruthann G.

5.0

Ruthann was fun, energetic and interacted wonderfully with our children. We have a daughter with special physical needs and Ruthann jumped in with two feet, willing to learn how to care for her. My kids talk fondly of Ruthann often and we miss her dearly!

- Erin V.

Brooke A.

5.0

Brooke is great with my kids!! She is top on my list when I need child care!

- Mandi D.

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