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Hello! My name is Grace and I am a graduate student studying speech-language pathology. I have a strong interest in working with people with special needs. For two years, I worked as a special needs caregiver for a teenage girl. In this role, I assisted with activities of daily living, prepared her meals following a modified...
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I currently care for a 19-year-old woman with severe autism, I trained for my CNA with elderly in need of help with almost every aspect of their lives, I volunteer at my church every month with a group of other care givers and we provide a night off for between 4-10 families with special needs children by watching them for a...
Alaina A.
Rockford, MI
$13-18/hr • 8 yrs exp
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I am currently an elementary special education teacher who works with students with specific learning disabilities, moderate cognitive impairments, mild cognitive impairments, autism, and/or other health impairments. Ideally, I am looking for a babysitting or tutoring position.
Kate W.
Rockford, MI
$13-18/hr
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Hello! My name is Kate! I am graduate student at CMU, graduating in May to be a speech language pathologist. I am currently applying to work in the school setting for the upcoming school year. But I am hoping to work with a family this summer.
In my undergraduate degree I focused on child development and ASL studies. Now in my...
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I am going to be working at Smiling Goat Ranch in Colorado. I need to get a background check in order to go.
Grace K.
Rockford, MI
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny; Babysitter; Special Needs Caregiver; Senior Caregiver
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Hello! My name is Grace and I am a graduate student studying speech-language pathology. At my university's speech and hearing clinic, I serve as a graduate student clinician where I treat both pediatric and adult clients with a variety of disorders and needs. In the future, I hope to become a pediatric speech-language...
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Hello! My name is Kate! I am bilingual speech language pathologist fluent in ASL and English. I am looking to connect with families that need some part time child care. Throughout my education I focused on child and language development. I have experience working with individuals with special needs across the lifespan. I look...
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Hi there families!
My name is Courtney, I'm 19 years old and I am looking for a nannying job for the summer while I am home from college! I currently go to Aquinas College where I am majoring in Elementary Education, with that being said I love being around kids of all ages. I also have a very extensive background with special...
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Hi there! My name is Jillian, and I have a passion for caring for children. I've been trusted by numerous families and friends to babysit, and I cherish every moment spent with children. I'm energetic, love sports, and believe in engaging kids in active, fun activities. Growing up with a brother with special needs has given me...
Adanna M.
Rockford, MI
$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hi! My name is Adanna, and I'm currently studying Behavioral Neuroscience at GVSU part-time. On the weekends and serve and bartend at a small restaurant in Grand Rapids. I grew up playing any sport you can imagine and played softball at a national level for 5 years. I have a younger sister with Down Syndrome , that I absolutely...
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I am a mother of 3 wonderful kiddos. I have a 16-year-old daughter and two sons who are 11 and 8. My family and I recently moved to West Michigan (August 2018) due to my husbands change in job. We love it here! Before we moved I nannied for two families in my home. I have experience with special needs children. I have 10 plus...
Grace K.
Rockford, MI
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hello! My name is Grace and I am a graduate student studying speech-language pathology. I have a passion for serving seniors. I was a caregiver for a teen with special needs for two years. In this role, I assisted her in activities of daily living, prepared her meals following a modified diet according to IDDSI standards, took...
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Kimberly T.
Rockford, MI
$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
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My name is Kim, or Miss Kim as my current nannied kiddos call me. I am 25 years old and have been watching children since I was 11. I started my first regular babysitting job for a special needs baby at 16. I worked as a nanny for a few months before my former boss opened a daycare, I worked there for about 4. 5 years. I then...
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Hi! My name is Courtney I am an energetic, patient, and kind hearted person who has found a love for watching and taking care of children. I have one child of my own who is two. I have been working with children for about five plus years now. I started as a teenager every weekend I would work in the nursery, toddler, and...
Amie R.
Belmont, MI
$15-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
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I currently work in Adult Foster Care. Basic Life support certified. CPR and first aid. I enjoy caring for others.
Cassie B.
Sand Lake, MI
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Expert In Challenging Behavior And Life-skills Development
5.0
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I just moved to the area and I am looking to get back into the field. I have 10+ years of experience working with adults and children with developmental disabilities.
I've worked as an assistant director of a camp for people with DD, a job coach, a skills trainer, a group-home residential counselor, a live-in behavior...
5.0
"I highly recommend Cassie! Our son, now 10 years old, is autistic and at a level 2 support. Cassie was his nanny beginning in September 2020. The expertise that she provided made all of our lives better, and...
Reviewed by Rebecca S.
Amanda G.
Grand Rapids, MI
$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Over 10+ Years Experience, Energetic Professional Ready To Entertain Your Child/Children & Or Pets!
5.0
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Hello,
My name is Amanda & I'd love to apply for your position. I took a babysitter course through our local hospital where I worked as a nurse assistant. I have lots of childcare experience from the age of 14. I've cared for infants to pre-teens, including children on the spectrum or with seizure disorders. (My ex-husband had...
5.0
"Amanda was very reliable, full of energy & helped with things around the house while she cared for our son last summer! She took him places all the time & was fully engaged with him while my husband & I were at...
Reviewed by Sarah D.
Delaney H.
Grand Rapids, MI
$25-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Fun-loving Babysitter Willing To Work Around Schedules
5.0
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Hello! I started off babysitting for family and friends at about 13 years old and since then I have expanded to anyone in need of a caregiver. I have experience working at a daycare center where I was an assistant teacher for children 3 to 4 years old. At the daycare I enjoyed helping the children with crafts, reading, and...
5.0
"We interviewed Delaney for a full-time nanny position for our two girls. She showed up to the interview on-time and did a great job. We asked questions around her top 3 responsibilities as a nanny, what she...
Reviewed by Annie M.
5.0
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My name is Joyce. I live in Shiloh Illinois , but I am originally from Brazil. Some of my interests include sports, reading, kids, learning about different cultures, and exploring new places and languages. Some of my strengths include my adaptability to new positions, my passion and motivation to achieve goals, and my...
5.0
"Joyce was amazing. I interviewed her for my daughter and immediately loved her. I had guest in town with little ones and instantly contacted her to help. With no hesitation she was here to care for 10 year old...
Reviewed by Tina M.
5.0
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CURRENTLY OFFERING:
Day time appointments
Date night
**Hourly minimum: $20/hr.
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ABOUT ME:
29-years-old.
Social Worker.
Grand Valley State University alumni.
GVSU Grad student.
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EXPERIENCE:
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Elementary Team Lead at Boys & Girls Club
Bashor Children's Home (Residential)
Wedgwood Christian Services...
5.0
"Kate is amazing with kids! We have three children (ages 3, 5, 7) who've had very little interaction with sitters for the past two years due to the pandemic. Kate engaged with them immediately- through games...
Reviewed by Stephanie W.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Rockford, MI
Cassie B.
5.0
I highly recommend Cassie! Our son, now 10 years old, is autistic and at a level 2 support. Cassie was his nanny beginning in September 2020. The expertise that she provided made all of our lives better, and I'm not exaggerating. She has been through hundreds of different scenarios as a caregiver...
- Rebecca S.
Amanda G.
5.0
Amanda was very reliable, full of energy & helped with things around the house while she cared for our son last summer! She took him places all the time & was fully engaged with him while my husband & I were at work, sending us pictures & texts frequently to always keep us in the know, which we...
- Sarah D.
Delaney H.
5.0
We interviewed Delaney for a full-time nanny position for our two girls. She showed up to the interview on-time and did a great job. We asked questions around her top 3 responsibilities as a nanny, what she considers a healthy meal, and how she handles discipline with children in her care. She...
- Annie M.
Joyce S.
5.0
Joyce was amazing. I interviewed her for my daughter and immediately loved her. I had guest in town with little ones and instantly contacted her to help. With no hesitation she was here to care for 10 year old niece, 7 month old nephew and 6 year old daughter. Not to mention also loving on my 10...
- Tina M.
Kate H.
5.0
Kate is amazing with kids! We have three children (ages 3, 5, 7) who've had very little interaction with sitters for the past two years due to the pandemic. Kate engaged with them immediately- through games and art projects she proactively brought/thought of on her own. My kids always have so much...
- Stephanie W.
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