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Victoria A.

Dowagiac, MI

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Hello everyone! My name is Victoria (Tori) I have many years of experience working with children and adults with special needs. In high school (2011-2012) I created a progrm. a group of students that mentor and turtor young children with high and low functioning autism. The program is still active to this day. In 2016 I moved...
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Hi everyone, my name is Antoinette. I just graduated with my doctorate in Occupational Therapy in April and will be taking the summer to work and study for boards. I'm responsible, kind, and compassionate and have a wide range of experience from working in the school system and outpatient pediatrics to assisted living facilities...
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Buchanan, MI

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
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I have 20 years of experience in the home health field. I've worked with the elderly, developmentally disabled and special needs. I pass medications, cook, clean, and assist with showers and grooming. I'm CPR and first aide certified, have taken classes in pharmacology and med core classes.
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Have A Nursing Background

Granger, IN

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$17/hr
10 years experience·
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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.

Bob E. says "My wife (who has ALZ) loved Susan. Very compassionate and caring person. Always on time and with a positive attitude."

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I Am A Reliable, Caring And Loving Person

Berrien Springs, MI

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
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Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a middle-aged lady who has raised three wonderful children, I am a loving, patient, compassionate person who works hard on the job. I am great at housework. I love playing, teaching, reading and doing various activities outside and in the home. I love animals so I welcome working among pets in your home. I Have been trained...

Kristen W. says "Connie was everything I could have asked for in someone taking care of my little guy. She made transitioning back to work so much easier knowing someone...

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Berrien Springs, MI

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
7 years experience
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...
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Watervliet, MI

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
respite care
Hello! It is a pleasure to meet you. I have been caring for people all my life. I started babysitting when I was 9 years old as well as caring for my Grandmother at a young age. I am a Social Worker by profession working with children as well as elderly and people with special needs as well. I currently care for 1 elderly...
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Experienced Nanny And Mother

Niles, MI

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have nearly 30 years experience working with children. I was previously a nanny to 4 children for 10 years. Spent many years as a veterinary assistant and zookeeper. And went back to working with children. I was a lead preschool teacher for 7 years. I am now a paraprofessional in special education, and hope to retire in this...
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Edwardsburg, MI

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Companionship
errands
light cleaning
respite care
personal care
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Motivated, caring Mother of 3. I am a Special Education paraprofessional and substitute teacher in an area school district. -Patient and understanding, with a calm and gentle demeanor - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Passionate about supporting children/adults/elderly with diverse needs and abilities. -Clean...
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Part/Full-time Babysitter and Housekeeper

Niles, MI

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
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I'm 27 yrs old. Newly married with a 6-year-old. I've been around children of all ages my whole life. I used to watch a 6 yr old and a newborn at the age of 15 over the summer. I did the cleaning, cooking, and laundry as well. I have 5 younger siblings from the ages of 7-12 yrs old which I usually end up watching for my parents....
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Looking For Summer Job And Every Now And Then Babysitting During The School Year

Paw Paw, MI

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Hello! Im Kyle:) I'm looking for a job that is fun, has lots of opportunities for new fun activities and will help me widen my skill set. I started working with kids when I was in middle school, I started out watching my younger cousins from time to time. Once I hit my junior year of high school I decided that I was really...
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The Toddler Whisperer!

Niles, MI

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$23/hr
20 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
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Mommy of two myself. I was a stay at home mom for a few years while working inside the home and home-schooling my oldest. I am an internationally certified doula. Many years of childcare experience under my belt. I've worked with all ages of children. I am the oldest of five and grew up a latch key kid taking care of my younger...
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Vandalia, MI

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$22/hr
2 years experience
Passion/interest in working with special needs. Currently enrolled in college for special education. Worked in classroom with special needs children. Some training in autism.
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Coloma, MI

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
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No availability right now. Hi, I'm Michaela! I'm 26 and am hoping to start nannying again. I spent 3 years as a nanny in North Carolina and loved it but I had to move back to Michigan for family on short notice and was unable to nanny at the time. Things have settled down now and I would love the opportunity to nanny again! My...
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Certified Grandpa

South Bend, IN

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
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Grandfather with years of experience. I have 5 grandchildren I care for on a regular basis as well as my own child that is special needs. I am fun loving, caring and love taking care of children.
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Benton Harbor, MI

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$16/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
My name is Adeline, i'm 20 years old, graduated high school in 2022 and have been taking care of kids pretty much my whole life. From my siblings when I was young, I started getting paid babysitting jobs around 13 years old until about 18yrs old and i've worked with kids all ages 0-13. I then got a job working as a behavior...
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Summer Caregiver

Buchanan, MI

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$11/hr
4 years experience
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...
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Hi My Name Is Jordan, I Am 19 Years Old.

Granger, IN

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
While I was in high school I took classes at IUSB that allowed me to be a Student Teacher an elementary school. Along with that I have been a babysitter for years, a swim lesson instructor since I was 15, and a peer leader intern in high school (worked with kids with special needs.)
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Smile Creator

Lawrence, MI

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$16/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been in child care for over 7 years. I have worked in a preschool, as well as special needs classrooms. I also did a lot of babysitting when my schedule allowed. I grew up with a large family, on a farm, so I am well equipped for caring for children as well as your pets.
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Paw Paw, MI

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I have been working in the medical field since 2014 and have been a RN since 2019. I acquired my BSN from WMU. I have experience working with dementia patients, end stage kidney, end stage liver, transplant patients, cardiac patients, general med surg and my most recent job as a home hospice nurse case manager. I have experience...

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