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Hello! My name is Rachel and I am currently on the track to graduate with a dual major in Elementary Education and Special Education! I have been in the education world for several years now, and have loved every moment of it! While I specialize in watching kiddos with special needs, I am open arms for any family that is willing...
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8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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Hi I'm Tanner! I'm 25 years old and currently a graduate student at Western Michigan University working on my second master's degree in special education. My first master's degree is in Behavior Analysis and I am a BCBA. I have extensive experience working with individuals with a myriad of special needs, but most of my...
Jennifer N. says "Tanner is outstanding. She was instrumental to our family navigating educational and health changes that called for me to reach out for help. I wish...
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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I'm a 56-year-old mother of four, grown children and have 13 grandchildren. NON SMOKER and love pets! I recently became an "empty nester" and love kids! I would like to be able to stay locally and help families who need to work and go on much needed dates! I drove a school bus for 17 years (5 years with special needs), a former...
Wes M. says "Valerie helped us with infant care and was highly reliable. Once our boy was off to daycare, Valerie provided care as needed. We would recommend her and...
Hello! My name is Tanner! I'm a Georgia native currently living in Michigan to pursue my Master's in behavior analysis. Prior to moving, I had 3 years of experience as a behavior technician working with children as young as 18 months up to seniors with a range of disabilities. I look forward to working with you.
Caring and attentive RN with 16 years caregiving experience. I am looking to offer respite for families experiencing caregiver burnout or a vacation away.
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I have many years of experience in the care field, though not all professionally. I am a mama of three amazing kiddos. I have professional experience working with children as well as adults. I am currently working in an adult foster care home with adults with various mental illnesses. I am CPR and First Aide certified, as well...
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
Educated mama llama of two teenage girls here :) Family is everything to me! I am an experienced child care provider that has worked with kids of all ages and abilities, including special needs. With my degree in education and my life experience in of raising my two girls, I will be a great fit for you and your family!
Craft assistance
carpooling
I have previously worked in daycares as well as an autism center. I have 4 of my own kiddos. I am CPR and first aid certified. I currently work with senior citizens in their homes. I have also previously worked in adult foster care with special needs adults.
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- $16/hr
Errands
hospice services
light cleaning
respite care
dementia
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Here to help with any kind of special needs or elderly care! Experience with child with Cerebral Palsy.
Hello! I work as a substitute teacher and I also love to babysit or nanny. I love to be outside and hands on. I prefer to watch children that have little daily screen time. I am comfortable with all ages and some special needs. I love to do things to keep children active, healthy, and happy. Playing outside, going on bike rides,...
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Brittany! I am currently in my graduate program at Western Michigan University for School Social Work. I have a strong background working with children of all ages and needs, and I am looking for babysitting opportunities in the area!
My experience:
-Worked in foster care, supporting children who have...
I recently worked in a group home for adults with mental disabilities which exposed me to many different diagnoses and ways of living. I love getting to know people and share interests, time, space, whatever is needed of me. I know it can be difficult to navigate a neurotypical world from my own experiences and I'm passionate...
Please see my senior care profile as I have extensive experience working special needs cases. Would love to hear from you.
I started babysitting when I was about 13 years old, which is around eight years of experience for me. I always went with my mom babysitting and then my mom passed on my name to some of her clients once I was old enough. I started by babysitting a special needs child when she was around 5 years old and she is now 16. I drove her...
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- $11/hr
Light cleaning
meal prep
respite care
errands
I am a medical assistant and a Nationally Registered and licensed EMT (NREMT) in the state of Michigan. I have experience with special needs and emotionally challenged children and adults.
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- $15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
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My name is Rue, (my legal name is Emily) and I live in Bellingham, WA with my fiance, our dog, and our cat! I am looking for a family to work 20-30 hours a week with. I have years of experience nannying children as well as working with adults with special needs. I have nannied children as young as 3 months old and love...
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Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
I have five younger siblings and I've always helped my parents raise them. I play with them for hours on end and they consider me one of their favorite people in the world. I would bake with them, make crafts, play outside, and host many barbie talent shows. I also have helped in my step mom's preschool classroom many times...
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
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Initially from the Chicago Suburbs, and currently attend Western Michigan University (staying the summer), majoring in Exercise Science and minoring in Psychology. I will be staying in Kalamazoo this summer to do work part-time with Athletic Mentors in Richland, MI, and I am relatively flexible. I have 3+ years of experience as...
Hi, I am Lucy and I'm 19. I have worked with kids with developmental delays and other special needs for about a year and am very passionate about what I do. I am a sophomore with a special Education major at Western University. I have a very big heart for kids and people with special needs and I feel as if it is my calling to...
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
carpooling
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Hello! My name is Madison. I'm currently 22-years old. I have been nannying children including: infant, toddler and up for many years now and I couldn't love it more! I have taken a course in Certified Nursing Assistant, and also have experience with children who have Special Needs. I also worked at a camp for two years with...
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The average post rate is $15.56/hr as of December 2025
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