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10 years experience·
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Dedicated, nurturing, and highly experienced childcare professional with over 18 years of hands-on experience caring for children from newborns to teenagers, including multiples and children with special needs. CPR and First Aid certified, I specialize in creating safe, engaging, and...
Care Member says "Nicole has always been amazing with the kids and very helpful and accommodating! She’s been able to help us in a pinch and is so sweet! "
I have been working with children my entire life and I love it. I am the 3rd child from a family with 10 kids. So, even when I was a small child I helped take care of my younger siblings. I am a graduate from Elgin Community College and Providence Baptist College where I studied education. I payed my way through both colleges...
My experience is very minimum considering I haven't worked for 15+years. I have been a stay home mom since my 1st child who now is 19. I have 4 kids in total. My youngest is 6 years old and now that she is full time in school, I am looking to keep myself busy and same time make a little extra cash. I am very anxious to get back...
I have worked with children with special needs. I am paraprofessional certified. I love helping and I relate well to children with challenges. I am patient, kind and loving. I believe in consistency with special needs children. I am loyal, dependable and trustworthy.
I have worked in the healthcare setting for the last 17 years. I am currently licensed as a CNA and massage therapist. I have three kids and believe family is very important. I treat everyone with love and respect. Hope I get a chance to meet you soon.
I have several years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & as a researcher in Coginitive Pyschology in Children specializing in Language Acquisition & Autism at University of Chicago.
Hello! My name is Hannah, and I am a graduate student at Drake University studying occupational therapy. I have a lot of experience with children who need more assistance. I worked at Childserve for 4 years working with children who have special needs and complex medical needs. I worked with a wide range of diagnoses. For the...
Hello! My experience in working with special needs started from a young age when I worked at summer camps. I always gravitated towards beautiful people who saw the world different. I have a 10-year-old niece with autism who I see often. I have also been working with a 46-year-old friend with autism a few times a week. We run...
I received my degree in Psychology in 1997. I believe it is imperative to have a stable & structured environment.
I have a passion for nurturing and educating young & adult minds. My journey in special needs began with fulfilling special need roles, where I discovered the joy of positively impacting peoples lives.
My approach...
I am a compassionate and experienced caregiver with a deep personal understanding of special needs care. As a mother of a young adult with special needs, I bring patience, empathy, and real-life experience to every family I support. I also provide dedicated care for an autistic young lady, assisting with daily routines,...
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- $23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Brittany, I am 23 I have 10+ years of experience with childcare from newborns-infants-toddlers. Including date nights, multiples, overnights and with special needs children. I am CPR certified, I have reliable transportation and love being outside for activities. I enjoy doing learning activities and or motor...
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
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Hi, my name is Amy and I'm a freshman at Michigan State University! I have 4+ years of experience with ages 3 months through 12 years, along with 3 years working with teenage students with special needs. I'm CPR certified and have reliable transportation.
With kids, I love creating fun crafts, baking, and spending time...
Hi! My name is Shannon. I am 30 years old, I am married, and have 1 adorable 3-year-old boy. For the past 12 years, I have worked as a nanny, caregiver, aid, and even teacher at a daycare. I absolutely love kids! I have worked with kids with all different personalities and temperaments as well as children with learning...
Carpooling
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swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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As a caring and experienced childcare provider with over six years of experience (nanny, babysitting, special needs/medically complex daycare, respite) I'm enthusiastic about nurturing young minds and supporting families. My passion for childcare stems from my previous roles, where I discovered the joy of positively impacting...
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a positive 26-year-old experienced nanny (5 years) and mom of twins. I have a passion for helping children grow and develop. I've taken child care and development courses; able to execute lesson plans. I am a certified personal trainer, nutritionist and CPR certified . I have patience and empathy for children + others. I...
I have six years of experience as a caregiver and currently work as a Registered Nurse, combining hands-on compassion with professional medical expertise. My experience spans hospital care, one-on-one support, and working with individuals with special needs. I take pride in ensuring safe, seamless, and person-centered...
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Hi, my name is Amy and I'm a freshman at Michigan State University! I have 4+ years of experience with ages 3 months through 12 years, along with 3 years working with teenage students with special needs. I'm CPR certified and have reliable transportation.
With kids, I love creating fun crafts, baking, and spending time...
Dementia
respite care
meal prep
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I have six years of experience as a caregiver and currently work as a Registered Nurse, combining hands-on compassion with professional medical expertise.
My experience spans hospital care, one-on-one support, and working with individuals with special needs. I take pride in ensuring safe, seamless, and person-centered...
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I am patient individual who is willing to tend to individual needs. I also have reliable transportation. I went to school and graduated as a medical assistant. I am comfortable with individual care, fist aid and with any age group.
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10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have over 20 years of child care experience, within a daycare facility, nannying, directing and teaching a church bible school, and providing home daycare out of my house. I have my CNA license and I am CPR certified with infants through adults. I am extremely compassionate and I love children and animals! I enjoy care giving...
Christina K. says "Can't say enough good things. Watched our little boy from 9 weeks until he was almost 3 years old. Reliable, super friendly, nicest family that I...
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