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Hi! My name is Courtney I am an energetic, patient, and kind hearted person who has found a love for watching and taking care of children. I have one child of my own who is two. I have been working with children for about five plus years now. I started as a teenager every weekend I would work in the nursery, toddler, and...
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Hello! I'm an experienced and dedicated individual with a passion for providing quality care to children. With a 5 year background as a 6th grade teacher and and a bachelor's degree in elementary and special education, I bring a wealth of knowledge and understanding to childcare. As the oldest of 7 siblings, I have honed my...
5.0
"Came with activities and great energy! Kids loved her! "
Reviewed by Kristi K.
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Hello! I am so excited to be on your potential list for a summer nanny! I am a 2022 College graduate and am currently teaching special education at the elementary level ! I am currently looking for a summer nannying position after the school year (early June) until I have to head back to my classroom (early-mid August). I have...
5.0
"Maddie helped us out last minute and did a great job with our kids. Very friendly and reliable!"
Reviewed by Douglas B.
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My name is Joyce. I live in Shiloh Illinois , but I am originally from Brazil. Some of my interests include sports, reading, kids, learning about different cultures, and exploring new places and languages. Some of my strengths include my adaptability to new positions, my passion and motivation to achieve goals, and my...
5.0
"Joyce was amazing. I interviewed her for my daughter and immediately loved her. I had guest in town with little ones and instantly contacted her to help. With no hesitation she was here to care for 10 year old...
Reviewed by Tina M.
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I have been working in child care since I was 13 years old. I have worked with all ages ranging from newborns to teenagers. I have spent a lot of time working with special needs children too. I am currently a resident at Nemours Children's Hospital and I enjoy babysitting in my free time. I'd be a great fit if you were looking...
5.0
"She was lovely and handled bedtime with our little baby well!"
Reviewed by Sarah R.
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I'm a positive and energetic person who adores kids. I am the proud "Fun Aunt" to my beautiful 3-year-old Niece and my firecracker 6-year-old Nephew. I graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Speech Language Pathology. Not only did I grow up as the (go to) babysitter on my street for 15+ years, I am...
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"Kate is wonderful! She actually reached out to our family through Care.com after seeing a post about our need for help with remote learning when school closed due to COVID-19. I'm so glad she did! She was great...
Reviewed by Elissa H.
Jessica D.
Grand Rapids, MI
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Graduate Student Looking For Evening/Weekend Opportunities
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My name is Jess! I am a full time graduate student studying physical therapy at GVSU and am looking for some occasional babysitting opportunities! Since I am a student, my schedule will vary - but I am generally available in the evenings on weekdays and most of the day Friday through Sunday! I babysat all through high...
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"Jess watched my kids for a full day while I was at work. She was on time, helped my son get on and off the bus, and even stayed a little longer to play with my daughter after school because she was so excited...
Reviewed by Ruth M.
Ashley R.
Grand Rapids, MI
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
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Hi! I'm Ashley and I have seven plus years experience working with individuals of varying needs and disabilities. I've been hired for special events as well as regular care.
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"Ashley has been an amazing caregiver for my wheelchair bound Aunt who has cognitive disability and early onset dementia. She has been an asset and miracle worker to our family and Aunt. I would absolutely...
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Delaney H.
Grand Rapids, MI
$25-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Fun-loving Babysitter Willing To Work Around Schedules
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Hello! I started off babysitting for family and friends at about 13 years old and since then I have expanded to anyone in need of a caregiver. I have experience working at a daycare center where I was an assistant teacher for children 3 to 4 years old. At the daycare I enjoyed helping the children with crafts, reading, and...
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"We interviewed Delaney for a full-time nanny position for our two girls. She showed up to the interview on-time and did a great job. We asked questions around her top 3 responsibilities as a nanny, what she...
Reviewed by Annie M.
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CURRENTLY OFFERING:
Day time appointments
Date night
**Hourly minimum: $20/hr.
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ABOUT ME:
29-years-old.
Social Worker.
Grand Valley State University alumni.
GVSU Grad student.
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EXPERIENCE:
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Elementary Team Lead at Boys & Girls Club
Bashor Children's Home (Residential)
Wedgwood Christian Services...
5.0
"Super accommodating! Very attentive and interactive with our son. Will definitely use again. "
Reviewed by Patricia K.
Keely L.
Grand Rapids, MI
$11-16/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible, Compassionate, And Experienced Caregiver, Specialty In Special Needs
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I am an honest, organized, and extremely committed person with a special heart for children, and people with special needs. In my years of experience, I have been a swim instructor to very young children, a nanny to kids from infant to high school, and a full-time teacher in a science museum for kids of all ages. I also have...
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I am a former collegiate athlete (soccer) and coach for younger premier athletes and have always been passionate about working with kids and helping to develop personalities and interests! I have four years of experience working in special needs classes and five years of experience working as a sitter/nanny for all ages and have...
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Hi! I am Morgan, I am a certified paraprofessional with 20 years of experience working with children that has special needs. My intentions is to provide an exciting and safe environment for children to learn and grow. I am currently a junior in college!
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Hi! I'm newer to the area just moved from traverse city and i'm currently adjusting to being in a bigger city! I have experience watching children from the ages 0-6 , while going to school and working part time. I've been taking care of children since highschool and throughout college. I am very outgoing, enthusiastic, and good...
Angela F.
Grand Rapids, MI
$20-29/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Hi there! My name is Angie, I am almost 34, married and a mother of 12 years!! I have been a nanny for the past 5 1/2 years to a single family! The family I'm currently with is starting to outgrow my help as the kiddos are in school most of the days now. Right now the family I'm with has 3 children ages 9, 7 &3! I have loved...
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Hello! My name is Kate! I am bilingual speech language pathologist fluent in ASL and English. I am looking to connect with families that need some part time child care. Throughout my education I focused on child and language development. I have experience working with individuals with special needs across the lifespan. I look...
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Hello! My name is Grace and I am a graduate student studying speech-language pathology. I have a strong interest in working with people with special needs. For two years, I worked as a special needs caregiver for a teenage girl. In this role, I assisted with activities of daily living, prepared her meals following a modified...
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Hello :) I work at KentISD currently with young adults with special needs & I am primarily looking for work during summer break. I am the oldest of 6 kids and I have years of experience nannying kids of all ages. I went to school for engineering, and worked in that field for a few years before landing in education. Some of my...
Madison W.
Grand Rapids, MI
$17-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
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Hello! My name is Maddi and I'm currently a nursing major at Grand Valley State University. I completed a long term nurse's aide course in May of 2021, and am currently working as a PCT on a rehabilitation unit. I work with patients of all different diagnoses, helping them with toileting, ADLs, ambulation, feeds, checking blood...
Lisa M.
Grand Rapids, MI
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Pediatric Occupational Therapist / Special Needs / Sensory Diets
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Hello. My name is Lisa and I am an occupational therapist by profession. I have been an OT for many years with 11 years as a school based occupational therapist and most recently as an outpatient pediatric OT. I recently resigned from my position due to the late evening hours that kept me from being with my own family. I am...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ada, MI
Savannah G.
5.0
Came with activities and great energy! Kids loved her!
- Kristi K.
Maddie S.
5.0
Maddie helped us out last minute and did a great job with our kids. Very friendly and reliable!
- Douglas B.
Joyce S.
5.0
Joyce was amazing. I interviewed her for my daughter and immediately loved her. I had guest in town with little ones and instantly contacted her to help. With no hesitation she was here to care for 10 year old niece, 7 month old nephew and 6 year old daughter. Not to mention also loving on my 10...
- Tina M.
Alissa E.
5.0
She was lovely and handled bedtime with our little baby well!
- Sarah R.
Katherine S.
5.0
Kate is wonderful! She actually reached out to our family through Care.com after seeing a post about our need for help with remote learning when school closed due to COVID-19. I'm so glad she did! She was great with our two girls, who were in 2nd and 4th grade at the time. She was energetic, caring...
- Elissa H.
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