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Paula H.
Buchanan, MI
$13-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have 20 years experience working at school with special needs children. I have worked in grades preschool through 4th as a special education assistant. I have also worked with general education students with reading and writing. I love working one on one with children! At this time, I am available on Saturdays only, as I take...
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I work in an elementary school solely with students with disabilities. I love my students and would love to work with your child too. I know what comes with working with kids with disabilities- I. E. I'm not afraid they will hurt me, and they cannot scare me off. Working with children that are cognitively or developmentally...
Tiffany R.
Berrien Springs, MI
$18-19/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Hi my name is Tiffany most people call me Tiff. I've been working with children ever since I was a little girl. When I was a senior in high school I worked along the side of children with disabilities and I really enjoyed it. I truly enjoy all children they bring so much joy into my life. I'd like to continue my education and...
Summer H.
Three Oaks, MI
$22/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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I have 7 years of experience with all ages from 0-16-year-olds. I have experience with special needs children of all ages. I am able to put together a daily fun educational schedule or follow an already planned schedule, I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping and pet care.
5.0
"Summer cared for my 4 yr old and 1 yr old boys for just under one year's time. We moved away from the area, otherwise we would not be with someone else. She is absolutely wonderful. Punctual, flexible,...
Reviewed by Carly R.
Angela C.
South Bend, IN
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I had custody of a child from birth to 12 yrs of age with ADHD, development delays, and separation disorder. He is now 15 yrs. old and doing well. I have also worked with other mentally challenged teens and young adults as well as seniors.
5.0
"Angela is the absolute best!! She took care of our newborn at night from very early on all the way until 10 months old and continues to babysit for us as well. I would recommend her to everyone, especially...
Reviewed by Sara B.
Alison F.
South Bend, IN
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have been babysitting for 10 years now. I've babysat for children ages 0-12 years old. I've worked with a special needs child too. I have made meals, taken kids to school, observed nap times, play, and instructional activities. I've taken a babysitting training courses. Ive previously worked in a kindergarten classroom. For...
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I was a nanny for a wonderful little girl for 8 months (the school year). It was by far the best "job" I have ever had. I use the word job lightly because I had so much fun it hardly seemed like work. I started watching her at 4 months old so I do have experience with infants. Sophia was born special needs so I am familiar with...
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I was a live in nanny for a close family friend for about a year, she was newly divorced working full time and taking classes during the evening. The girls were 18 months and 9 at the time. I still see them a couple times a month; one is now 15 and the other just turned 7! Their mom is remarried with a 9-month-old who I sit for...
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I am a mother of three, with lots of additional experience in childcare and education! One of the most recent positions I held was as a Title 1 teacher. In this position I provided learning intervention for at-risk and below benchmark students, created activities and lesson plans to suit the needs of students and provided...
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Hi! I have had 10 years of experience babysitting children. I also have 2 years of experience with assistant teaching and one and a half years with an after school daycare. My main job is being an EA for a local school corporation. I have worked with children with special needs now for 8 years. I did go to college to pursue a...
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I have always loved children and have been working in childcare centers and private homes, with all ages for over 10 years. Recently I completed my Bachelor's degree in psychology. I have cared for children with extra needs, as well as multiple children at once comfortably. I have a 13-year-old son and have been divorced a few...
5.0
(1)
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I have a nursing background and also a hospice volunteer. I have years of experience caregiving and find it very rewarding.
5.0
"My wife (who has ALZ) loved Susan. Very compassionate and caring person. Always on time and with a positive attitude."
Reviewed by Bob E.
Susan K.
South Bend, IN
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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Nanny and post partum doula. Infants, preemie , toddlers, school age, multiples, overnights , special needs, Cerebral palsy, developmental delays, feeding tubes, total care, Alzheimer's, CNA and HHA licenses. CPR certification, vaccinated.
5.0
"Sue is a very capable and warm caretaker. She started babysitting for my daughter when she was around 5 months old and as a new mom, I was grateful for her presence and her expertise. She helped guide me in...
Reviewed by Areeba S.
Allie Z.
Saint Joseph, MI
$17/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Hi, my name is Allie! I started working with kids when I was around 12. I have been around children all my life with younger siblings/ foster siblings and learning from my mom how to nurture children of different ages, backgrounds, and abilities, as I have multiple foster sibling(who have experienced trauma) and a brother with...
5.0
"Allie was a perfect fit for our family. She is patient, caring, and loving with our kids. Our kids had a blast with her and we felt safe with them in her care. I would definitely use Allie again to help our...
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5.0
(3)
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My life has been around children. I was the neighborhood sitter in my youth. I have been a nanny in South Bend and Chicago. I have experience as a postpartum doula working with multiples. I also have experience with special needs children, having worked at a Rosie Place(respite care for medically fragile children in South...
5.0
"Sue was fantastic with her knowledge if infant development and the needs of busy moms. She stepped up for me to help during a time where I needed help with my infant. Her experience is extensive and she was...
Reviewed by Teresa K.
5.0
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Hello, My name is Brittany! I am a new 1st-time mom to a baby boy, but I've been babysitting and house-sitting since I was 11. I have experience with children of all ages and backgrounds. I have experience taking care of children with behavioral special needs. I have been active in church my entire life. I was involved in 4-H, &...
5.0
"Brittany is amazing with children. She plays lots of games with them, takes them places, and makes them feel special. She is a really great babysitter. Definitely any one who hires her has a real asset to...
Reviewed by Shannon F.
Chloe F.
Niles, MI
$12-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi My Name Is Chloe! I'm Excited To Get Back Into Child Care And Pursue Something I Enjoy.
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I'd describe my personality as creative, responsible and, caring.
I started working with kids when I was 14 years old professionally, before that I'd watch family members kids.
In my spare time, I like to play video games, work on creative projects and stay up to date with current global events
One thing you should know...
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- I am a paraprofessional for a special needs school in berrien county MI school district I have been employed by them for two years
I am Therapeutic Crisis Intervention certified
this entails
Preventing crises from occurring
De-escalating potential crises
Managing acute crisis phases
Learning constructive ways to handle...
Kaley B.
Granger, IN
$18-19/hr • 1 yrs exp
I Have A Special Needs Cousin That I Have Watched, Given Her Meds, Thickened Her Water, Etc
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I have 1 year of experience. I can help with pretty much anything. I am able to drive other people. I know how to cook and clean up well after things, very aware of what is happening at all time. At this moment I work at an elementary school where I go to whatever age group is needed. As of my previous job I worked at a daycare,...
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Have a child in Occupational Therapy and looking for summer nanny work? In addition to nanny services, I can provide in home occupational therapy services to supplement summer enrichment and skill retention. I've worked as. Pediatric occupational therapist for 13 years and worked with children with many varying disabling...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Buchanan, MI
Summer H.
5.0
Summer cared for my 4 yr old and 1 yr old boys for just under one year's time. We moved away from the area, otherwise we would not be with someone else. She is absolutely wonderful. Punctual, flexible, dependable. The kids LOVE her and she always took great care of them and they played hard! She...
- Carly R.
Angela C.
5.0
Angela is the absolute best!! She took care of our newborn at night from very early on all the way until 10 months old and continues to babysit for us as well. I would recommend her to everyone, especially those with newborns! My husband and I were able to get much needed rest knowing our baby was...
- Sara B.
Susan Q.
5.0
My wife (who has ALZ) loved Susan. Very compassionate and caring person. Always on time and with a positive attitude.
- Bob E.
Susan K.
5.0
Sue is a very capable and warm caretaker. She started babysitting for my daughter when she was around 5 months old and as a new mom, I was grateful for her presence and her expertise. She helped guide me in taking the appropriate steps for my daughter's development. She also fostered creativity by...
- Areeba S.
Allie Z.
5.0
Allie was always patient and gentle with our two toddlers.
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