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Photo of Molly K.
Grand Rapids, MI
27 years old
0 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
My connection with children and youth with special needs began when I started working at the Muscular Dystrophy Association summer camp. I was entrusted with the 24-hour care of one child or youth for the duration of the camp session. I was responsible for daily... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, Asthma, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies, Muscular Dystrophy
Response: Replies to 93% of messages.
Last Login: Yesterday
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Grand Rapids.
Photo of Ashley D.
Grand Rapids, MI
22 years old
4 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
For the last three summers I have working in a camp setting that allowed me to work with children and adults with varying needs. I also have young cousins that I watch regularly that have some developmental delays and speech delays.
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Central Auditory Processing...
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Within a week
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Grand Rapids.
Photo of Heather H.
Grand Rapids, MI
24 years old
4 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have worked in many different settings with individuals with special needs. The settings include classroom, therapy, recreational camp and at home care. I am passionate about this because it is something I have watched my mom do almost my whole life. Ever since... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Celiac, Central Auditory...
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Within 2 months
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Grand Rapids.
Photo of Erika W.
Grand Rapids, MI
20 years old
2 years experience
Full-time
$5-$15/hour
I am an elementary special education major in college. I love kids and their innocence! I love to see people push past the limits that society has set for them. I believe that God has given each and every person a purpose in life and it's amazing to see that shine... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities,...
Response: Replies to 67% of messages.
Last Login: Today
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Grand Rapids.
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Photo of Hillary S.
Grand Rapids, MI
27 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$10-$25/hour
I grew up with a brother who had cerebral palsy. He had multiple health complications and required numerous medications. I have volunteered for the past 5 years with the local children's hospital working with clients who have cancer. I currently work with kids... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy,...
Response: Promised to reply within 2 days.
Last Login: Today
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Can provide special needs care within 15 miles of Grand Rapids.
Jesse K. New!
 
Photo of Jesse K.
Grand Rapids, MI
26 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have had experience working as an in-home caregiver. I greatly enjoyed this job as I had found it to be very rewarding. I would very much like to continue working with people who have special needs in Grand Rapids while my girlfriend completes her graduate school studies.
Experienced with ages: Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Developmental Delays, Mental Illness
Response: Promised to reply within 2 days.
Last Login: Within a week
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Can provide special needs care within 15 miles of Grand Rapids.
Photo of Andrea O.
Grand Rapids, MI
23 years old
7 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
Working with children with special needs is my passion. My cousin has Williams Syndrome, and I spent time working at their convention a couple years ago. I have also work with children who have autism, and spent time working with infants with development delays.... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Food Allergies, Williams Syndrome
Response: Replies to 73% of messages.
Last Login: Within a week
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Grand Rapids, including Muskegon and Ada.
Photo of Katherine D.
Grand Rapids, MI
23 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$5-$15/hour
I have a lot of experience working with kids. listed below is my resume 2001-2007: Worked in the nursery, and taught Sunday School at my Church. 2005-2006: I babysat an autistic boy 2002- currently: I've babysat on and off for kids of all different ages. 2008:... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies
Response: Replies to 83% of messages.
Last Login: Within a month
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Grand Rapids.
Photo of Laine P.
Grand Rapids, MI
21 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
Hello! My name is Laine and I have recently returned to the area after graduating from the University of Michigan. I have nearly 10 years of childcare experience, and I am now looking to gain experience working with special needs individuals. I just genuinely love... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: Food Allergies
Response: Replies to 80% of messages.
Last Login: Today
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Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of Grand Rapids.
Photo of Stephany M.
Grand Rapids, MI
20 years old
5 years experience
Part-time
$5-$10/hour
Hello, my name is Stephany. My experience working with children spans over 5 years. After babysitting throughout high school, I worked for a year in Los Angeles as a live-in nanny during my freshman year of college (September 2011-August 2012) until I transferred... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Fetal Alcohol...
Response: Replies to 54% of messages.
Last Login: Within 2 months
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Grand Rapids.
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Photo of Rachel W.
Grand Rapids, MI
23 years old
4 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
Throughout high school I babysat a boy with autism and his two brothers. This experience started my interest in occupational therapy, which I am now pursuing at Western Michigan University. During college I had an internship with an occupational therapist, that... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: Aspergers, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities, Down Syndrome
Response: Replies to 20% of messages.
Last Login: Within 2 months
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Grand Rapids.
Photo of Sonya R.
Grand Rapids, MI
31 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$5-$15/hour
I took care of special needs children within their home. I helped them with gross moder, fine moder, sign language,
bathing, medication and other medical care.
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, Mental Illness, Mobility Challenges, Multiple Sclerosis,...
Response: Promised to reply within 3 days.
Last Login: Within a week
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Grand Rapids.
Photo of Hannah M.
Grand Rapids, MI
20 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$5-$10/hour
I have worked with Senior Citizens and high-school aged individuals, of whom have special needs or handicaps. Mental Health is also something I am very passionate, as I hope to pursue a career in Mental Health/Substance Abuse Social Work.
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Cognitive Disabilities, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies, Mental Illness, Mobility Challenges, Obesity
Response: Replies to 89% of messages.
Last Login: Within a week
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Can provide special needs care within 15 miles of Grand Rapids.
Bethany H. New!
 
Grand Rapids, MI
24 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$10-$40/hour
I have worked as a direct care giver (Lead Residential Instructor) working with six adults with a variety of physical and cognitive disabilities. It is my passion to help my residents to have the best quality of life that they can achieve.
Experienced with ages: Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies,...
Response: Promised to reply within 3 days.
Last Login: Within a week
Safety Verifications:
Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Grand Rapids.
Mike E.
 
Grand Rapids, MI
25 years old
4 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
Hello, I am interested in caring for and helping kids/young adults with special needs. I am full of energy and passion for children with special needs. I have 2 years of experience working in a multi-needs special education classroom. I also have experience working... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities,...
Response: Promised to reply within 1 day.
Last Login: Within a week
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Can provide special needs care within 25 miles of Grand Rapids.
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