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I have always had love for kids with special needs and that all started from a very young age. Growing up I spent the summers camping with family friends that has a girl with down syndrome. In addition to just hanging out with her I also helped her with school. Once I entered High school I started babysitting a family once a...
Currently going to Ferris State University for Elementary education. I have worked with kids all the way through 12th grade. I have dealt with all type of children and have always made the best of it. I am very fun, kind, and hard working and would be a great fit for your family.
I'm an elementary teacher during the school year who has a concentration in special education. I also have tons of experience working with and assisting individuals with various disabilities and exceptionalities.
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...
Do you need childcare for a special needs child this summer?
I work as a special education paraprofessional at an elementary school during the school year, and am looking for summer work - part time or full time.
I also worked at an adult group home in the past.
I live in the Forest Hills area.
I have 1 year of experience. I...
Hi there, I am a seasoned nanny, tutor, mentor, assistant, caregiver, of 10 years. I received my Bachelors from Western Michigan University and am working on my LMT. My interests are in aiding for children and/or adults that need a fun, active, kind, and gentle approach caregiver. It is important to be cared for by someone who...
Hello! I have spent the past almost three years working in adult foster care homes at Pine Rest. In my position I assisted with acts of daily living, personal hygiene, meal preparation, medication management, completing physical therapy, and behavioral and emotion regulation. The adults I worked with all had a variety of...
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My goal is to care for your child in a safe, creative and fun environment. I have babysat for over 8 years and was a teacher aid for an elementary school art class for 3. Although I have never cared for a child with special needs directly, I have an autistic family member I am very close to , and have taken developmental...
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- $17/hr
6 years experience·
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Hello! I've worked a variety of jobs for individuals with disabilities including setting like camp, community based, and afc homes. I completed 2 yrs of college for social work. I'm up to date on Network180 trainings and adult CPR certified. I currently work as a paraprofessional in an emotional impairment classroom M-F during...
I have 5 years experience taking care of children with autism, behavior challenges, on trach and ventilators. Provided bathing, dressing, meal preparation, feeding tubes, medication administration, range of motion exercises, transportation to doctors appointments, getting ready for school - take school bus, Changing diapers
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- $21/hr
Hello! My name is Alexa and I am a 24 yr old kid lover of life. During my senior year of highschool I took a lifeguarding class and an early childhood education course (both included guiding and teaching special education children ages 5 to 17), followed by coaching 3 to 15 yr olds, and nannying for 7 years. Joy for me comes...
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, sweet, caring
I started caring for people with special needs when I volunteered in a classroom for students with Autism in High School
In my spare time, I like to exercise! I enjoy reading, lifting weights, running, and spending time with friends.
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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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...
Caring and understanding the needs of persons with disabilities has became a passion of mine after having a sibling with a developmental disability. When I was 15 years old my youngest brother was born with a congenital heart defect, there was many surgeries and medical appointment in the following years as my family learned how...
Hello! I do independent CLS work with individual clients via their parent/guardian, working hand in hand with their supports coordinators through network 180. Working with special needs is my passion and what my career life has consisted mostly of. I enjoy this ICLS work as it's very flexible for mom-ing & wife-ing! Please reach...
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I love people with special needs I have a learning disability since I was a child but I don't let that stop me I would love to care for someone who can relate to me I am a kind respectful 24-year-old Certified Nursing Assistant I love being able to communicate and have fun with everyone. I have worked in multiple different...
I am currently going to school to become an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA). I have experience as a nanny, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), home health aide, and clinical secretary at a hospital. Additional experience with tube feeding, dressing, transfers, feeding, and more! Contact me if you think I'd be a good fit!
Hello! My name is Maddi and I'm currently a nursing major at Grand Valley State University. I completed a long term nurse's aide course in May of 2021, and am currently working as a PCT on a rehabilitation unit. I work with patients of all different diagnoses, helping them with toileting, ADLs, ambulation, feeds, checking blood...
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Experienced with ADHD, Autism and other social, communication and learning challenges. There is always a way to move through with love, compassion and grace.
Pain Resilience and Trauma Informed Yoga/movement Specialist.
Certified in Neuro-linguistic and Neuro-Semantics Coach, Release Emotional Trauma, Educate on how to...
I've been a lifelong caregiver, and have been working with kids professionally since 2017 and have been doing personal care attendant work since COVID began.
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The average post rate is $17.55/hr as of November 2025
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