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I have worked with many adults, from in-home care, dementia, and special needs. I have my masters in social work.
I enjoy working with and helping others with special needs. I am comfortable working with all ages and caring for pets. I have my own transportation and am able to work a few hours a week.
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Hi, my name is Abigail! I am excellent with kids, babies, and teenagers. I grew up with lots of cousins, where I was the designated family babysitter. I have CPR training, and have experience with special needs. When I was 16 I worked with kindergarteners in summer school, during the summer. I also am great at doing crafts, I...
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I have many years of experience babysitting and have always loved kids. I have experience with ages 0-12, and kids with special needs. I am also CPR certified. To get to know me, I coach JV volleyball and am studying for my real estate license. I have a dog named pupup and he's the sweetest boy!
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10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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I have 13 years experience as a professional nanny. 8 years experience caring for children on the autism spectrum. My experience is with children ranging in age from 4 weeks to 12 years old. My skills and experience are wide ranging. I am adaptable and intuitive. I quickly learn the flow of a family and the needs of the parents...
Justin D. says "Jaime is amazing! Very professional, caring, loving, fun, high energy, responsible, experienced, great communicator.. everything you would want in a...
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9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have a passion for working with kids and have been for around nine years. Through the many years, I have had experiences with many different types of kids, personalities, temperaments with some difficult situations. I have babysat kids with behavioral challenges, special needs, and various medical needs, all of which have been...
Shannon B. says "Morgan is absolutely wonderful with our 14-month old. She is patient, calm, caring and my son adores her!"
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light cleaning
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dementia
Hello! I'm Samantha, and I will be moving back home to Michigan at the beginning of September to be closer to family. My experiencing in caregiving ranges from ages 0-102! I have experience working with adults in a group home who have special needs, caring for children with disability, living with my grandmother for a Summer who...
Nurturing children and watching them blossom is my greatest joy. For the past 10 years, I've had the privilege of caring for little ones aged 6weeks-22m. I'm comfortable caring for up to 3 children at a time. My approach is patient, calm, creative, and friendly. I provide daily reports, chat at pickup, and send updates via text....
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10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My goal in life is to help those that are in need. To stand by their side and help them through life. With 22 years experience I have helped a diverse group of people.
My experiences with care giving have been with all different types of people with a variety of medical conditions. I've worked in assisted living homes, a home health agency, and most recently a behavioral health treatment center. I have experience with people who are elderly with dementia, terminally ill, blind, immobile,...
My experience with special needs started with my position as a direct care provider at an adult foster care home. I cared for many ladies with Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and Autism.
My current job is caring for two boys who are both on the severe end of the autism spectrum. I have been with this family for the past 4 years....
I have worked with many family with Cerebral palsy and took care of aunt that also has that. I currently work in in home healthcare and I take care of many different types of clients some brain injury clients I help with useing the bathroom, getting dressed, helping eating, and anything else they need! Their needs comes first! I...
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Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
I don't have any paid experience in senior care. Growing up my mother would bring me with her to work, whether it was in a group home for special needs, personal homes with one on one care/ caring for a spouse, or a nursing home. I have gained valuable knowledge helping her and have developed such wonderful relationships with...
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1 year experience
Hello! My name is Tanis and I am a 20-year-old caregiver. I've spent years helping care for my younger brothers, diapers to highschool, including two with special needs.
I have helped with everything from bottle feeds and diaper changes to homework and bedtime. I'm CPR & First Aid certified, as well as holding a CNA license.
I...
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7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! My name is Grace! I come from a family with 10 siblings!! I have learned to care for children first in my own home and have taken that to my outside jobs as well. I have worked with children that have special needs. I have been a part time nanny to several families for several years including two families with twin babies...
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For over a decade, I've found immense joy in nurturing children and supporting families through reliable childcare. My positive experiences in previous babysitting roles inspired me to make a positive impact on young lives. I am patient, calm, friendly, and approachable. I have experience with children aged newborn to 11 years...
Personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
I have worked mostly in child care, caring for special needs children. I have experience doing in home care for an elderly woman with MS. My duties included bathing, administering suppositories, changing urine bag, dressing, giving medication, cooking and light house cleaning.
Caring and patient caregiver with hands-on experience supporting individuals with special needs, including my two grandchildren with autism. I understand the importance of consistency, compassion, and individualized care. I'm dedicated to creating a calm, supportive environment where each person feels safe, respected, and...
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A recent State of MI retiree with over 40 years of service. I walked a away from my job with many friendships and great reputation for being hard worker and honest as well as dependable. I have raised a special needs child on my own and I am fluent in Spanish and ASL. I am very patient person and I help out a young mom take care...
As a single parent, I raised a child with cognitive and physical disabilities. Poor eyesight and profoundly deaf. Pretty good using ASL and extremely patient.
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