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Kayla J.


Zeeland, MI

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

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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.

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As an RBT, I know how to build rapport and engage with children. I spent most of my day adhering to the needs and wants of my clients who have autism. I mainly work with toddlers but have also excel at working with 7-14-year-olds. I pride myself on being a fun yet responsible adult for kids who promotes good behavior. My younger...

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I have worked at Zeeland Christian School as an aide to those in elementary school with disabilities for a couple of years and loved being hands on with the students! I worked at Compassionate Heart Ministries (a place for people with mild to moderate disabilities) for 4 years. I started as a Program Assistant, the moved to the...
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Stacey J.


Zeeland, MI

$14/hr10 yrs exp

Kids Are The Best

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I have 10 years of experience. I can help with cooking/meal prep, grocery shopping, carpool, crafts. I went to school for childcare years ago and focused on special needs. Autism is what I have the most experience with. I feel parents of special needs children really need time off for themselves. I would love to help in that...
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Paige V.


Zeeland, MI

$20/hr3 yrs exp

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Hi! I'm 20 years old, turning 21 in August. Currently I am not in school so I have a lot of free time! I love working with children of all ages but I have a nephew who is 3 years old and a niece who is 1. I have worked with and babysat kids ranging from under a year old - 13 years old. In high school I was involved with working...
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Annie H.


Allendale, MI

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Honest, Experienced, And Fun Babysitter

5.0

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I have had a lot of experience with many different families in the past. I often babysit weekend nights while parents enjoy a night out but I have also enjoyed nannying part for three straight summers. I have a lot of experience with every age group of children and I feel very comfortable caring for children as I have done it...

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5.0
Annie has been helping us out for 2 weeks and she has been amazing with our twin toddlers!! We highly recommend her!

Reviewed by Katie T.

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Erika D.


West Olive, MI

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Caring For Others Is Where My Heart Is !

3.0

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My whole life has been caring for others . I am realizing that is where my heart is . It is what god has out in my heart , and my purpose on this earth. My father was very sick growing up and we all spent many years caring for him . I do believe that's where my passion began . I now am the mother to 3 Amazing children with...

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5.0
Erika is very hardworking, dependable and incredibly kind and patient. We have needed so much help with my mom and Erika saved the day! (o: She is great at cleaning and organizing as well. I think she would...

Reviewed by Ellen F.

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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

5.0

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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...

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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...

Reviewed by Kylee L.

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Hannah M.


Allendale, MI

$15/hr8 yrs exp

Love Kids And Like To Have Fun

5.0

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Hi! I am a fun, outgoing, patient and creative person and have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I used to work as an ABA technician with kids with autism so I am comfortable and know how to care for kids who may have special needs. I am currently a student at Grand Valley State University studying psychology. I have 7...

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5.0
Hannah was great. She's very patient and our daughter liked spending time with her. She's had a very chill vibe about her that paired well with our household. Hannah was also very prompt to respond when many...

Reviewed by Jody P.

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Kimberly B.


Holland, MI

$19-30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nurse/Mom/flexible/DowntoEarth!

5.0

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Im a realistic and caring female. I have a passion to help others! Just ask if I can help you, Ill be honest! I have a lot of experience in home care, vents , trachs and have worked with all ages with special needs. Let me know how I can help!
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Megan S.


Allendale, MI

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

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I have 2 years of experience working as a special needs toddler teacher while doing some babysitting on the side!
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Elizabeth W.


Hudsonville, MI

$20-21/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

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Hi there! I am a full time therapist in Holland who grew up babysitting and is in search of a family to help out on the weekends. I come with amazing references and experience of over 10 years with infants, children with special needs, and multiples! I look forward to chatting.
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Sidney S.


Allendale, MI

$13/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Sitter Ready For Smiles

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Hi! I have been babysitting since I was 13, and last summer I was a nanny for a 10-year-old boy. I also babysit for a3-year-old and1-year-old sisters. I am currently going to college for education, so I am good with kids! I am good with pets as well and love to stay active. In high school, I worked with students with special...
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Tyler G.


Holland, MI

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

The Fun Guy!

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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...
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Kathryn R.


Holland, MI

$20-30/hr

Occupational Therapy Student; Special Needs Exp.

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I have a degree in psychology from Hope college. I am a mother to two teenage children, one of whom is hearing impaired. I have completed one year of a two year program to become an Occupational Therapy Assistant. I worked 6 years in the school setting with 3, 4, 5-year-old kids with special needs in addition to numerous jobs...
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Maya F.


Holland, MI

$14-20/hr7 yrs exp

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Hi there! My name is Maya! I am a current freshman at Hope College studying Political Science and Spanish. I love musical theater, reading, piano, and ALL things Disney. But most of all, I love children! I have been caring for children for 7 years now, with experience watching kids 4 months old and up, ranging from 1 child to 12...
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Natalee H.


Allendale, MI

$11-16/hr

Special Needs Babysitter/Helper

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Hi, my name is Natalee and I am 19 years old. I currently attend college at Northwestern Michigan College. I am working towards a degree in Speech Therapy, in hopes of one day working with children that have special needs. I have grown up with a younger brother who has Down Syndrome and have been like a second mother to him. I...
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Taylor M.


Hudsonville, MI

$10-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Active, Sitter

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My name is Taylor, I am 30 years old. I am currently a licensed cosmetologist, and going to school at GrandValley State University for Elementary Education. I have 15 years of experience with children of all ages. I also have experience with special needs children. I am active, outgoing, reliable, responsible, and positive. I...
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Alaina H.


Allendale, MI

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

I'm A Very Caring Nanny/babysitter, Known For Having A Lot Of Patience, And Can Set A Good Example!

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I have 6 years of experience. I was a nanny for 4 years. I can help with almost all of your needs. I am CPR certified. I've been in sign language for 2 years as well! I worked with special needs all 4 years of High school. I am current working as an ABA technician for children with special needs. I'm in speech pathology right...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Zeeland, MI

Annie H.

5.0

Annie has been helping us out for 2 weeks and she has been amazing with our twin toddlers!! We highly recommend her!

- Katie T.

Erika D.

5.0

Erika is very hardworking, dependable and incredibly kind and patient. We have needed so much help with my mom and Erika saved the day! (o: She is great at cleaning and organizing as well. I think she would be especially well suited for companion care, as she is very personable and wants to make...

- Ellen F.

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.

Hannah M.

5.0

Hannah was great. She's very patient and our daughter liked spending time with her. She's had a very chill vibe about her that paired well with our household. Hannah was also very prompt to respond when many others were not.

- Jody P.

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