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Taylor N.

Lansing, MI

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$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I nannied for a child with autism for a year. He was 4 years of age and it was the best experience ever! I love being able to communicate with children on the spectrum in a way that makes them feel understood and happy. I enjoy seeing them grow and achieve new things.
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Bath, MI

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
With eight years of experience nurturing children, I'm eager to provide a safe and engaging environment for your family. I'm passionate about fostering growth through play, whether it's outdoor sports or educational games. I'm comfortable caring for up to four children. I am also certified in First Aid and CPR Training, and I...
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East Lansing, MI

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Brooke, I am 18 and currently a freshman in college. I am CPR certified and also a CNA/PCT, and EKG technician. I have not officially cared for kids in the past but have helped out some friends for cash. This included taking care of their special needs son with anything he needs including cooking and driving. I...
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Looking For Me?

Lansing, MI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello I'm Sophia , I have a variety of experience with babies thru seniors with and without disabilities I enjoy a challenge, if I'm not familiar with a disability I'll research it and also would like to be trained so I can do my best caring for them . I enjoy being active and going on outings and have a bubbly personality I...
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I Am Passionate About Providing Quality Childcare!

Lansing, MI

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$19/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi my name is Kendra and I am have experience working with newborn babies all the way up to teenagers! I also have experience working successfully children with special needs. It's important to me to provide quality, safe, and fun care for your little one! I am a Recreational Therapist by trade but decided to step away to...
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Mindful Direct Support Carer Who Gets It

Haslett, MI

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$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I am a thoughtful, reliable carer who understands what it's like to be part of a family with special needs. Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADD/ADHD, Dementia, have all touched my family, and I am committed to providing family-centric care for your loved one. I have experience providing direct academic and behavior support to...
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Hailey From Fenton, MI

Lansing, MI

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$13/hr
4 years experience
Hi! I am a very reliable, caring, and patient caregiver who has 4 years of in field experience and 8 years of experience within my personal life. I manage a caregiving company within Howell, MI. I provide services for special needs and mentally ill adults ranging from 30-70, with services ranging from general prompting to get...
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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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Lansing, MI

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$14/hr
I am currently a nursing assistant @ a local hospital. I care for all walks of life. So any care is good for me. I have cared for family. That have had health issues. All I need is is your loved ones routine and go from there. I'm very congenial.
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Cora

East Lansing, MI

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$11/hr
4 years experience
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, kind, and comforting. I like working with kids because I love doing fun crafts/activities, I feel like I connect well with children, and I could never get sick of them! I'm looking for a job that has shorter hours, pays well, and is nearby me. I started working with kids when I was 14...
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East Lansing, MI

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$20/hr
7 years experience
I have extensive experience working recreationally and in educational settings with kids and adults with disabilities. I am currently the lab manager for an autism research lab in which I regularly work with kids from age 18mos to 7 years old with autism. I have been volunteering with adaptive sports teams for 5+ years and also...
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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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East Lansing, MI

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Hi! I'm Madison, an Arizona native and student at the University of Notre Dame studying developmental psychology and education! At ND I conduct developmental psychopathology research, working with children with emotional regulation issues and other psychopathologies. During my time in Arizona, I worked with children of all...
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Haslett, MI

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$18/hr
4 years experience
I'm Alivia ! I grew up in a big homeschool family and I love working with kids! I love to play imaginative games with them, be outside with them, sing and read with them, work with them on school, clean with them, be a good friend to them but also an authority figure who can show them Jesus love and teach them life skills. I...
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Part Time

East Lansing, MI

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Experience working with children and adults with special needs. Worked with children with Autism schools, as well as in home ABA therapy sessions. Worked with adults in group home. Assisted adults with daily functioning, social outings, personal care, meal prep, overnight shifts. I've raised two boys now college age.
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Holt, MI

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$14/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Retired teacher looking for child care work. 10 plus years in education including working with students with special needs.
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Loving Nanny With A Lot Of Experience

Lansing, MI

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$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
I love kids! They are truly the spice of life. I have been around kids as long as I can remember. From playing with kids at church, babysitting jobs, to working in two different child care centers and earning my degree in Child Development, I have had quite a bit of experience working with children in my 26 years of life....
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East Lansing, MI

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Hello Families! My name is Brianna. I have over 8 years of experience in child care. I started babysitting at 10 years old. I have experience working with a vast range of ages and abilities. I worked in an infant room of a daycare center, served as a lunch lead at an elementary school. I then went on to nannying for a wonderful...
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Part-Time Caregiver

Lansing, MI

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$10/hr
I grew up with two mentally handicap aunts. One lived at my household and one was my neighbor and they both provided me with a great deal of understanding and patience.
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Haslett, MI

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Errands
meal prep
transportation
personal care
light cleaning
Providing dedicated, compassionate support to seniors and individuals with special needs has been my life's work for over a decade. I bring 10 years of professional experience to your home, offering expert assistance with bathing, grooming, wound care, and medication management. I hold current CPR Training and First Aid Training...
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