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Willow G.


Grand Rapids, MI

$49/hr

Gracefully Moving Through Tough Transitions

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experienced with ADHD, Autism and other social, communication and learning challenges. There is always a way to move through with love, compassion and grace. Pain Resilience and Trauma Informed Yoga/movement Specialist. Certified in Neuro-linguistic and Neuro-Semantics Coach, Release Emotional Trauma, Educate on how to...
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Riley D.


Ada, MI

$25-35/hr • 12 yrs exp

Graduate Educated Patient/Fun Babysitter!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Riley & I just recently relocated back to my hometown of GR after living in Metro Detroit for the past two year. I work as a pediatric speech and language pathologist by day, however am trying to find weekend/date night work! A little bit about my experience: I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 15, I am...
Riley can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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"Riley is wonderful! I was very anxious to have someone other than family/friends watch our toddler. And through each step of the process, Riley would put my mind at ease. My son is very comfortable with her too. Only a few select people have been able to get my...

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Gianna P.


Grand Rapids, MI

$11-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver/summer Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there! My name is Gianna,and I am currently a freshman at the University, I play soccer here as well, and am staying in Grand Rapids this summer, looking for a great opportunity caring for and building a bond with you and your child/children! I have two amazing younger siblings that I have cared for since a young age, and...
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"Gianna is a very loving, compassionate and pleasant individual. She shows up with a smile on her face and always happy to work and learn. She will be greatly missed as she goes off to school this August. I hope we have the ability to work with her in the future....

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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: Companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Keely L.


Grand Rapids, MI

$11-16/hr • 10 yrs exp

Responsible, Compassionate, And Experienced Caregiver, Specialty In Special Needs

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...
Keely can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Shelby S.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Shelby. I'm 24 & passionate for helping others. Since I was young, I've always wanted to make a positive impact on people's lives. This has driven my career, making sure my clients get the best care & feel comfortable. Aiming to create a happy & safe space for everyone I work with, I always bring a smile along. I have...
Shelby can also help with: Companionship, errands, home modification, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Anna H.


Wyoming, MI

$20-22/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hi! I just graduated with my bachelor's in counseling and am now saving up money and energy for my master's degree! :) I'd love to fill that time as a nanny. I have about five years of experience babysitting kiddos of all ages (infant to teenagers) and I've also worked for several years as a developmental therapy aide for...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
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Special Needs Care

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Tanesha R.


Wyoming, MI

$16-27/hr • 2 yrs exp

Fun And Playful Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been babysitting since I was 12 years old, I'm now 28. I have tons of experience with children including children with special needs. I currently work for a school that deals with emotional impairment(special needs) and I love it. I am fun, playful, caring, love being around kids, and very patient.
Tanesha can also help with: Light cleaning
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Special Needs Care

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Alison S.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

My name is Alison. I am a mom with personal child care experience. I also have professional experience as a special needs caregiver. I am college educated with a creative arts background. I am patient, mature, dependable, nurturing and caring. I enjoy connecting with the clients that I care for. I look forward to helping a...
Alison can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Kyra D.


Wyoming, MI

$20/hr • 18 yrs exp

Looking For Flexible Families Looking For Evening Or Weekend Care, With Other Household Needs.

I'd describe my personality as fun, kind, joyful I like working with kids because they have such joy in almost everything they do and it's an unmatched feeling to see children experiencing life and growing and them finding joy in the simplest things. I'm looking for a job that enables me to do fun things with kiddos and earn...
Kyra can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Koriel C.


Grand Rapids, MI

$14-19/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hello everyone, I am a fun, energetic person that has a true love for children. I have a love for caring for people since I was a child my dream job was to be a mother. I have a5-year-old little brother that was born when I was 16, due to my mother's health I helped her out a lot with him and within his first years of life, he...
Koriel can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Nettie S.


Grand Rapids, MI

$21-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

Nettie

I'm a responsible and experienced nanny looking to share my enthusiasm and creativity as a full-time nanny for a family seeking help with daily activities and any childcare needs! I've been fortunate enough to be a nanny for a wonderful family for the past four years. unfortunately, my nanny kiddos will be starting school...
Nettie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Katie B.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20-30/hr • 9 yrs exp

I have some experience working with some speech and learning disabilities as an elementary teacher and a nanny.
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Katlynn E.


Wyoming, MI

$18/hr • 1 yrs exp

I've Mostly Worked With Child With Special Needs. I Like Working With Younger Children.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as outgoing, organized and efficient I like working with kids because I love working with kids. I enjoy being able to be a big kid with kids. Kids are sponges. I'm looking for a job that I can offer daily skills. Help children with speech and programs to help them thrive I started working with...
Katlynn can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Katie Z.


Byron Center, MI

$25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for 6 years. I have 7+ years experience in childcare ranging from newborn to teenagers. I have also cared for multiples ages newborn to current age of 9. I have experience with twins and quadruplets as well! I am very involved in church volunteering in different children's ministries such as nursery,...
Katie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Henrietta M.


Grand Rapids, MI

$11-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

I have been employed with the Public School for 4 years. I am currently employed in a Mildly Cognitively Impaired Classroom. I have worked in Autism Classrooms in the Middle and High School. I have done the Special Needs Ministry at my Church.
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Sidney M.


Byron Center, MI

$10-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

College Student Looking For Part-time/full-time Job!

Hello, I'm a 23-year-old female who is currently earning my bachelor's degree in criminal justice at Ferris State University! I'm new to Care. com and looking for a summer job. I have experience working at a daycare center taking care of 1st through 3rd graders. I'm also experienced in taking care of children with special needs....
Sidney can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

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Amanda M.


Grand Rapids, MI

$13-18/hr • 1 yrs exp

Amanda M

Hello! My name is Amanda M. I am going to be a junior at Aquinas College this upcoming fall. I am a Learning Disabilities Major (K-12) with a history minor. In high school, I was a part of the LINKS program where I assisted students with both cognitive and physical disabilities. I helped tutor them as well. For the past 3 years,...
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Claudia Q.


Grand Rapids, MI

$18/hr • 3 yrs exp

Patient And Caring Sitter!

I am someone you can trust with your loved ones and children. I have experience babysitting and taking care of younger siblings and family members while growing up all my life. I also have had lot of experience and past jobs working and caretaking for individuals with special needs. I am very passionate about helping others and...
Claudia can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Anna B.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience with children with : ASD - coursework and placement in a kindergarten for students with ASD ADHD - nanny and tutor experience for several students with ADHD Learning disabilities - personal caregiver for a sister with learning disabilities Developmental delay - coursework and teaching experience with children...

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