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108 special needs caregivers are listed in Grand Rapids, MI
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Grand Rapids, MI
Morgan P.
Grand Rapids, MI
$20-31/hr • 8 yrs exp
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Hi there! I'm Morgan and I just graduated at GVSU and currenrlu attend graduate school for pediatric occupational therapy. I have experience in childcare for over 7 years. I am a current special needs caretaker to a nonverbal 8-year-old girl and her two sisters (8-12). Over the summer I was the lead preschool teacher at an early...
Amanda M.
Grand Rapids, MI
$11-16/hr • 1 yrs exp
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Hello, my name is Amanda. I am a very patient, active, ambitious, and outgoing person. Two years ago I babysat for a family during the summer. I cared for a girl and helped take care of her pets as well. I occasionally would drive her to camps and helped her with lunch. I am currently a Learning Disabilities major at Aquinas...
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Hi! I'm newer to the area just moved from traverse city and i'm currently adjusting to being in a bigger city! I have experience watching children from the ages 0-6 , while going to school and working part time. I've been taking care of children since highschool and throughout college. I am very outgoing, enthusiastic, and good...
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I am a former collegiate athlete (soccer) and coach for younger premier athletes and have always been passionate about working with kids and helping to develop personalities and interests! I have four years of experience working in special needs classes and five years of experience working as a sitter/nanny for all ages and have...
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Hello! I have been an active babysitter since I was 16 years old, leaving me with 10 years of experience. I currently work full-time as a School Psychologist for a local school district. I have graduate training in child development and applied behavior analysis. I have experience working with kids with disabilities, including...
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Hi My name is Kira and I am 21 years old. I have 6 years of experience in babysitting and I worked as a early childhood educator for a year and a half where I cared for children from ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. I can help with Travel, Light Housekeeping, running errands, and more. Every single child I care for I treat them...
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Hello :) I work at KentISD currently with young adults with special needs & I am primarily looking for work during summer break. I am the oldest of 6 kids and I have years of experience nannying kids of all ages. I went to school for engineering, and worked in that field for a few years before landing in education. Some of my...
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My name is Rylee . I am a very responsible, fun and energetic person. I am CPR and first aid certified. I love being around kids and coming up with fun activities. I love being active and being outside. I have babysat for over 5 years for many families and kids from newborn - 13yrs old and also have lots of experience with kids...
Megan O.
Grand Rapids, MI
$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
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Hi! I am a senior nursing student (University of Michigan) who has worked as a nanny and babysitter for about 8 years now. I have experience with children of all ages, from newborn on up, as well as many children with special needs. While I am home from school this summer, I'm looking for some great little ones to care for and...
Andrea H.
Grand Rapids, MI
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I work at our local Cheboygan Area High School as a Special Needs Aide, where I habe been for close to five years. In the summers I work with elder residents as a certified Nurse Aide and often sit for our lake neighbors! Would love to help out and get to know your little one while you explore our great area! Thanks!
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"Andrea is the best caregiver that we’ve ever had. Her attention to detail and nurturing personality make her an ideal caregiver. We would HIGHLY recommend her. Having three boys is hard even for me to handle...
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I am 1 of 6 girls in my family and have always been around looking after my sisters. In high school I would babysit on my weekends for my teachers children as well as families of children that my parents knew. In high school I also worked with special needs children for two years and it was an amazing experience.
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Hi! I'm Prima. I'm an experienced, caring, and eager nanny/ babysitter. I have 5 younger siblings, so I have experience in caring for children of all ages. I also have some experience caring for children with special needs. I am CPR and first aid trained, so I'm well equipped to keep your kid(s) healthy and safe. I am very...
Lauren B.
Grand Rapids, MI
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I am currently employed full time, Mon-Fri 8-5. Please contact me with any babysitting needs ONLY. See experience below
Behavioral Technician for special needs children ranging from 3-18yrs. I am also CPR certified for infants and adults.
Childcare giver to a micro-preemie (started at 7mo). Maintained a routine based on...
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Day camp counselor for youth of all ages; CPR certified; experience with youth with special needs; taken child development courses; multiple years of experience with newborns, infants, and toddlers; fan of craft time and going to the park.
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I am looking for a part-time nanny position for children of any age starting in May. I worked at a preschool for three years starting off as an assistant teacher before becoming the lead toddler teacher for two years. Before working in a preschool I spent many summers working sac programs with elementary-aged students and had so...
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Hello, I'm Heather. I'm a recent college graduate with 2 degrees. I studies graphic design as well as communication studies, but my real passion is caring for others. I spent most of my preteen/teenage years watching my cousins. At 14 my sister was born, and for 5 years, I helped raise her. I also nannied for about 2 years,...
Angela F.
Grand Rapids, MI
$20-29/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Hi there! My name is Angie, I am almost 34, married and a mother of 12 years!! I have been a nanny for the past 5 1/2 years to a single family! The family I'm currently with is starting to outgrow my help as the kiddos are in school most of the days now. Right now the family I'm with has 3 children ages 9, 7 &3! I have loved...
Brooklynn B.
Grand Rapids, MI
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Hi! I'm Brooklynn and I have experience working with preschool aged children from working at my church's preschool. I'm also trained in working with special needs children from working at a center for autism for 2 years. I then was a nanny for a girl with autism for about a year and a half. I then went on to get my RBT...
Bailey A.
Grand Rapids, MI
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
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Hi there! My name is Bailey. I am an animal-lover, former athlete and a total arts-n-crafts nerd. I recently graduated with my Bachelor of Social Work degree from Grand Valley State University and am working full-time Monday-Thursday in an office job in Ionia. I am also a part-time Master of Social Work student at Michigan State...
Marcy P.
Grand Rapids, MI
$18-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I am a single parent with two teenage children. I have worked with children of all ages in a childcare setting, as well as in private homes, experienced with all developmental levels, and or special needs individuals. I have worked as a lifeguard and swim instructor a behavior therapist for autistic children, as well as sports...
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Average Rating4.5 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Grand Rapids, MI are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 34 reviews of the 108 listed special needs caregivers.