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Rylee B.

East Lansing, MI

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$11/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
IMPORTANT: I am an out of state student and won't be back in Michigan until August 16 Hi! My name is Rylee, and I am a sophomore at Michigan State University! I am studying Special Education, and hope to one day be an ABA Therapist! A little bit about me! - I am from Pittsburgh, PA - I have 3 younger siblings (18, 16, and 15)...
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Travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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I love children and love having fun! I have experience babysitting newborns-adolescents. My younger brother has autism, so I am very familiar with special need children. I have my own transportation and am very reliable. I am a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, so if your child has allergies or food sensitivities, you can know...
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Bilingual Sitter!

Holt, MI

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been experience working with kids (newborn - 21 years old) and special needs, my mother was retired from professional day care at our home for over 35 years! I have lots of tend wit lighthearted and active. I am deaf but nothing gonna stop me from anything and change by who I am! I used to volunteering from 13 years old -...

Jennifer S. says "Shay-lynn was very communicative the whole process. She willingly answered all of my questions and even gave extra info to ensure I was comfortable with...

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Williamston, MI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I am outgoing and energetic and love being around children. I have been taking care of children for approximately 10 years, from infants to middle schoolers. I have my Bachelor's Degree from Aquinas College in elementary education and learning disabilities, and I am an 8th grade special education teacher in Howell. I am very...
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Okemos, MI

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$23/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have cared for children from ages 0-11 and love interacting with kids of all ages. I work at a hospital as well and am around kids all the time! I'd describe my personality as fun, compassionate and caring. I like caring for young children with special needs because it comes as a second nature to me and parents deserve a...
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Haslett, MI

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have a leadership position at a therapy center specializing working with kids with autism. This job is my passion and I'm looking for a little extra income and would love for that to also be doing what I love. I also have a teaching degree and certificate and have taught elementary school.
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Fun Sitter

Holt, MI

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$13/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is lauren and I am currently in my junior year of college. I am going for a bachelors degree in business and then plan to go into the fire academy. I spent several years in middle school and high school working with special needs children and still work with them today. I went through the EMT academy so I am...
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Part-Time Caregiver

Holt, MI

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$11/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
I have many years of caregiving for children under my belt. I have cared for special needs children, infants, toddlers, and kids up to 14 years of age. I have cared for up to three children of different ages but would be comfortable with more. I enjoy caring for kids, I love being outside, nature, relaxing, and trying new...
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Loves Spending Time With Special Needs Children

Holt, MI

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$11/hr
2 years experience
I am in school at Michigan State as a Kinesiology major to later work as a physical therapist for children with special needs. I helped a boy with cerebral palsy at church by playing games with him, walking with him, going to day camp with him for extra assistance, etc. I am good at giving kids extra attention and I love...
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Okemos, MI

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as fun, compassionate and caring. I like caring for people with special needs because it comes as a second nature to me and people with special needs deserve quality care. I'm looking for a job that will be flexible and willing to work with my schedule. I started caring for people with special...
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Caring Lady For Hire

Mason, MI

4.0(0)
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$12/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello, my name is Kayla and I have about four years experience working with special needs, including at Beekman Therapeutic Riding Center where I helped kids with cognitive and social impairments. I am kind, gentle, and firm and work hard to better their lives and increase independence. I am studying to be a yoga teacher and...
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Babysitter/Nanny

DeWitt, MI

5.0(1)
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$11/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have a passion for working with kids and have been for around nine years. Through the many years, I have had experiences with many different types of kids, personalities, temperaments with some difficult situations. I have babysat kids with behavioral challenges, special needs, and various medical needs, all of which have been...

Shannon B. says "Morgan is absolutely wonderful with our 14-month old. She is patient, calm, caring and my son adores her!"

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Experienced Fun Nanny

DeWitt, MI

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$16/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Grace! I come from a family with 10 siblings!! I have learned to care for children first in my own home and have taken that to my outside jobs as well. I have worked with children that have special needs. I have been a part time nanny to several families for several years including two families with twin babies...
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Eaton Rapids, MI

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$15/hr
Hi! I see you're needing some help! I would love to help out with care for your child! I can help in any way I can and can do anything your person may need!
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Nanny

Eaton Rapids, MI

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$11/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I've babysat since I was 12 years old. I've been a medical assistant for a year. I was a caregiver to my grandparents for 5 years. I've taken care of all ages. I've had family's with special need and illnesses.
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Mason, MI

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$25/hr
3 years experience
I'm a caregiver with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. My friendly nature helps me connect with children and parents alike. With three years of experience caring for kids aged six to 14, I'm comfortable looking after two children at a time. With a lifetime of experience I'm very comfortable working with...
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Grand Ledge, MI

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$11/hr
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
I don't have any paid experience in senior care. Growing up my mother would bring me with her to work, whether it was in a group home for special needs, personal homes with one on one care/ caring for a spouse, or a nursing home. I have gained valuable knowledge helping her and have developed such wonderful relationships with...
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Mason, MI

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$15/hr
4 years experience
I used to work at (adult foster care) home as a manager. I also work with children with autism as a registered behavioral therapist.
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Mason, MI

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$20/hr
9 years experience
Hello! My name is McKenzie. I am 27 years old and grew up in Mason, Michigan, but currently live in Grand Rapids. I have worked with children for over nine years professionally, but was a lifeguard for several years as well. I worked with children who had special needs as a teachers aide and in three different childcare...
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Your Knowledgeable And Compassionate Candidate!

Mason, MI

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$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Welcome! As a BSc graduate that began college at 14, a 1700 hour AmeriCorps Volunteering Alumni, and an aspiring physician, having a caring disposition and ensuring a well-informed, welcoming environment for any child or senior that I care for are of utmost importance to me. As a prospective caretaker, it would be a pleasure of...
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