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Kelly S.

Grand Rapids, MI

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$13/hr
Errands
light cleaning
respite care
meal prep
I have a son with special needs that took care of for years and I take care of a special needs young lady for respite care during the week. My dad has dementia, and I took care of him for a while before he moved to the nursing home. I have a lot of love and compassion for people.
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Creative Caregiver

Grand Rapids, MI

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Day camp counselor for youth of all ages; CPR certified; experience with youth with special needs; taken child development courses; multiple years of experience with newborns, infants, and toddlers; fan of craft time and going to the park.
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Lake Odessa, MI

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, my name is Abigail! I am excellent with kids, babies, and teenagers. I grew up with lots of cousins, where I was the designated family babysitter. I have CPR training, and have experience with special needs. When I was 16 I worked with kindergarteners in summer school, during the summer. I also am great at doing crafts, I...
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Nanny Experienced Special Needs Provider

Grand Rapids, MI

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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
I am the Mother of 3 Adult Children and I have three grand children. I frequently babysits my 10-month-old grand daughter. I was employed with Kenowa Hills Public Schools for 5 years. 1 Yr working at the High School in an Autism Room. 2 Yrs working at the Middle School in an Autism Room. 1 Yr working at the Elementary School...
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Caregiver Available

Grand Rapids, MI

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have experience in caring elderly, Special needs, Infants, Toddlers and School age children. I am very flexible and care about making your family member/s happy and cared for.
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Grand Rapids, MI

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$14/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I've always loved kids and have enjoyed building relationships with the family's and kids I've babysat for the past 8ish years. I work nights as a trauma icu nurse so safety is kind of all I'm about. I am very active and love making crafts, movie nights, cooking, and outdoor activities. I have experience with all age...
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Grand Rapids, MI

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I have 9 years working with birth through 6-year-olds . I am comfortable working with all children, including special needs. I have a masters in speech-language pathology and work with the birth to three population
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Fun And Playful Sitter

Wyoming, MI

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$16/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
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.
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Grand Rapids, MI

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I am currently employed full time, Mon-Fri 8-5. Please contact me with any babysitting needs ONLY. See experience below Behavioral Technician for special needs children ranging from 3-18yrs. I am also CPR certified for infants and adults. Childcare giver to a micro-preemie (started at 7mo). Maintained a routine based on...
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Patient And Caring Sitter!

Grand Rapids, MI

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
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...
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Part Time Nanny Or Babysitter Available

Grand Rapids, MI

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hello, I'm Heather. I'm a recent college graduate with 2 degrees. I studies graphic design as well as communication studies, but my real passion is caring for others. I spent most of my preteen/teenage years watching my cousins. At 14 my sister was born, and for 5 years, I helped raise her. I also nannied for about 2 years,...
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My Name Is Mary, I'm A 21 Year Old Going To School At Grand Valley State University!

Grand Rapids, MI

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$23/hr
4 years experience
I would describe myself as fun, creative, and engaging. I love coming up with activities that spark imagination and support learning at every age. I'm caring, compassionate, and patient, which helps me build strong, trusting relationships with both children and their families. Being reliable and trustworthy is very important to...
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Grand Rapids, MI

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$11/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there! My name is Bailey. I am an animal-lover, former athlete and a total arts-n-crafts nerd. I recently graduated with my Bachelor of Social Work degree from Grand Valley State University and am working full-time Monday-Thursday in an office job in Ionia. I am also a part-time Master of Social Work student at Michigan State...
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Hello!

Grand Rapids, MI

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$22/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Sabina. I have worked and have been around kids for years. I started nannying kids when I was about 12 years old. I watched a family of 4 children and watched them grow up for about 4 years. I then was a nanny for a family of 3 (ages 4-8 when I was 16 years old). I then went on later in my life to work in foster...
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Grand Rapids, MI

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$11/hr
6 years experience
I have worked both in one on one settings caregiving for people with special needs, as well as in group settings. With a cousin with special needs, I grew up babysitting and caring for her for the past 14 years. Additionally, last year I worked at a nonprofit that provides art and music community classes to people with physical...
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Available To Play, Today! :)

Grand Rapids, MI

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Please consider me for last minute, occasional, part-time and full-time :) I am 22 years old and currently studying Psychology at Grand Valley State. I would love the opportunity to get messy, loud, goofy and energetic with your kiddos... all while making sure we clean up afterward, of course ;) I am a compassionate, loving,...
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Grand Rapids, MI

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have thrive in care for every type of person. Some are nonverbal, but if you need help, I'm positive I am your person. Let me help
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Special Needs Provider

Grand Rapids, MI

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$11/hr
6 years experience
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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Grand Rapids, MI

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$11/hr
3 years experience
I am currently a medical at the MSU. I hope to specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation. My passion of helping others comes from my own brother. He suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm at the age of 18 leaving him severely handicapped. I have grown up my whole life learning how to take care of him. It has truly made me...
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Grand Rapids, MI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
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...
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