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Addisyn D.'s Photo

Portland, MI

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
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Nurturing children and providing reliable support for families is my true passion. With five years of professional experience, I offer attentive care for up to six children, ranging from infants to pre-teens. Have 6 younger siblings of my own one have special needs, my experience is vast. My background in early child development...
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Portland, MI

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$20/hr
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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Lake Odessa, MI

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
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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Full-Time Nanny Experienced In Caring For Infants And Special Needs

Grand Ledge, MI

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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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Babysitter/Nanny

DeWitt, MI

5.0(1)
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$11/hr
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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Alyssa S.'s Photo

Grand Ledge, MI

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$11/hr
5 years experience
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,...
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Nanny Experienced in Autism and Special Needs

Grand Ledge, MI

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$20/hr
4 years experience
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....
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Bridgette M.'s Photo

Grand Ledge, MI

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$11/hr
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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Rachel B.'s Photo

Belding, MI

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$25/hr
25 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
My name is Rachel, and I am a full-time nanny. I am CPR certified in infant through adult, as well as first aid, and blood borne pathogen procedures. I work as a long term nanny (2+ years of employment preferred). The Nanny industry has held my heart for 13 years now. Over a span of 25 years, my livelihood has been dedicated to...
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Experienced Fun Nanny

DeWitt, MI

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$16/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
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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Experienced Care Giver

Grand Ledge, MI

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$11/hr
1 year experience
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.
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Olivia N.'s Photo

Grand Ledge, MI

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$15/hr
I am Liv, a 21-year-old based in Grand Ledge, Michigan. I have had many years of experience working with children of all ages with special needs, including autism and adhd. I have taken multiple courses in special education training and grew up helping my brother with special needs. I am CPR and First Aid trained. I am very...
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Potterville, MI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
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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Sara F.'s Photo

Lansing, MI

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$19/hr
4 years experience
I have four years of experience tutoring and privately teaching students with ADHD and ADD, helping them manage both academic and social challenges. I take a patient, individualized approach, focused on building trust, confidence, and strategies that support long-term growth. My background in Human Biology (Pre-Med) and...
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Saranac, MI

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$13/hr
8 years experience
I worked for 8 years serving adults with mental illnesses and behavioral disorders.
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Part Time Caregiver

Lansing, MI

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$15/hr
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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