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Samantha M.

Fun Sitter!

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I am a very friendly, reliable, patient, and creative person. I am also CPR infant and adult certified as well as first aid certified. I love the outdoors and getting my hands dirty! I also love all animals :) I have experience in special needs children along with taking them to and from their therapies and assisting...

Nancy B. says "Absolutely a blast to be around! She is super sweet and funny! She cleaned without being asked when my daughter was down for a nap and always stuck around...

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Wyoming, MI

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am a mother of two girls, one 26 and the other 29. I graduated from Calvin College in 1994 and have many years of experience working with children, outside of raising my own, and adults. Over the years, this experience has included various ages, economic backgrounds, and special needs. Currently, I work for Covenant Living of...

Christa V. says "I have known Rebecca for 9 years as a friend and a co-worker at an art studio. Rebecca is a very caring and loving person, and a professional and...

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Sitter/Nanny

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! I am so excited to be on your potential list for a summer nanny! I am a 2022 College graduate and am currently teaching special education at the elementary level ! I am currently looking for a summer nannying position after the school year (early June) until I have to head back to my classroom (early-mid August). I have...

Douglas B. says "Maddie helped us out last minute and did a great job with our kids. Very friendly and reliable!"

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Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
7 years experience
Hello! I have over 12 years of experience working hands on with children during various babysitting/nannying jobs. I also have approximately 7 years of experience working in Home Health Care as a care provider. During these jobs I often worked with individuals living with complex health issues and/or disabilities. I have...
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Cool But Very Responsible Sitter

Wyoming, MI

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I love children of all ages. I have watched children from newborns to the age of 13. I also have experience with special needs children. I love being around children, they keep me up to date with the world. I am also competitive, so if your children like to race or play video games, let's do it! (I always let them win). I love...

Ben B. says "Super prompt, professional and responsive. Charvella watched both our 3 month old and toddler. Our 2 yo daughter warmed up to her right away. I would highly...

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Allendale, MI

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Maddy and I am 18 years old! I currently am a student at GVSU studying Elementary Education and have plans to becoming a Kindergarten teacher in the future. I currently work at a childcare facility and typically care for infants/toddlers, but I also have experience working in a Young 5's classroom, working with...
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Nanny Experienced Special Needs Provider

Grand Rapids, MI

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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
I am the Mother of 3 Adult Children and I have three grand children. I frequently babysits my 10-month-old grand daughter. I was employed with Kenowa Hills Public Schools for 5 years. 1 Yr working at the High School in an Autism Room. 2 Yrs working at the Middle School in an Autism Room. 1 Yr working at the Elementary School...
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Available To Play, Today! :)

Grand Rapids, MI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Please consider me for last minute, occasional, part-time and full-time :) I am 22 years old and currently studying Psychology at Grand Valley State. I would love the opportunity to get messy, loud, goofy and energetic with your kiddos... all while making sure we clean up afterward, of course ;) I am a compassionate, loving,...
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Full-Time Nanny With CDA

Rockford, MI

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$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Kiersten! I'm 26, I live in Rockford and have worked professionally in childcare for about 5 years now. I'm currently a nanny for a 3yr old and a special needs 1 yr old with high support needs. I have 2 years of experience in a licensed daycare in Walker. This included a year as a lead preschool teacher, receiving my CDA...
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Grand Rapids, MI

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$10/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My name is Mikayla and I am a certified special education teacher. While I am on summer break I would love to work with elementary-middle aged children. Although, working with elementary-middle school aged children is my expertise I do have experience with babies, toddlers, high school students as well as adults and children...
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Grand Rapids, MI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
My name is Alison. I am a mom with personal child care experience. I also have professional experience as a special needs caregiver. I am college educated with a creative arts background. I am patient, mature, dependable, nurturing and caring. I enjoy connecting with the clients that I care for. I look forward to helping a...
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Grand Rapids, MI

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$11/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there! My name is Bailey. I am an animal-lover, former athlete and a total arts-n-crafts nerd. I recently graduated with my Bachelor of Social Work degree from Grand Valley State University and am working full-time Monday-Thursday in an office job in Ionia. I am also a part-time Master of Social Work student at Michigan State...
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Grand Rapids, MI

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Katarina, or Kat for short. I am 23 and have been providing child care for at least 8 years. I have experience with children of all ages, including special needs individuals. I am currently a patient care tech on a cardiac acute care/med-surg unit but am looking to shift my focus to independent care. I am very...
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Grand Rapids, MI

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Tate. I am currently completing my final graduate internship at a hospital in Grand Rapids and will be earning my Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology in May. I also hold a Bachelor's degree from Baylor University (May 2024). I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages, from newborns...
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Grand Rapids, MI

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$14/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I've always loved kids and have enjoyed building relationships with the family's and kids I've babysat for the past 8ish years. I work nights as a trauma icu nurse so safety is kind of all I'm about. I am very active and love making crafts, movie nights, cooking, and outdoor activities. I have experience with all age...
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Child Care

Grand Rapids, MI

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$27/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Joyce, I'm 26 years old and I living downtown Troy. I have over 6 years of experience as a childcare provider. I have a degree in childcare professional in Brazil. I have a course in child development and child behavior. I worked with psychology clinics as an occupational therapist for 3 years in Brazil and also as a...
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Grand Rapids, MI

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$11/hr
3 years experience
I am currently a medical at the MSU. I hope to specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation. My passion of helping others comes from my own brother. He suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm at the age of 18 leaving him severely handicapped. I have grown up my whole life learning how to take care of him. It has truly made me...
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Grand Rapids, MI

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$11/hr
6 years experience
I have always had love for kids with special needs and that all started from a very young age. Growing up I spent the summers camping with family friends that has a girl with down syndrome. In addition to just hanging out with her I also helped her with school. Once I entered High school I started babysitting a family once a...
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Caring Woman Wanting To Help Others

Grand Rapids, MI

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$25/hr
7 years experience
I am currently going to school to become an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA). I have experience as a nanny, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), home health aide, and clinical secretary at a hospital. Additional experience with tube feeding, dressing, transfers, feeding, and more! Contact me if you think I'd be a good fit!
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Grand Rapids, MI

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am currently employed full time, Mon-Fri 8-5. Please contact me with any babysitting needs ONLY. See experience below Behavioral Technician for special needs children ranging from 3-18yrs. I am also CPR certified for infants and adults. Childcare giver to a micro-preemie (started at 7mo). Maintained a routine based on...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Sparta, MI

Special Needs Caregivers in Sparta, MI are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Samantha M.

Absolutely a blast to be around! She is super sweet and funny! She cleaned without being asked when my daughter was down for a nap and...

- Nancy B.

Ann H.

I have known Rebecca for 9 years as a friend and a co-worker at an art studio. Rebecca is a very caring and loving person, and a...

- Christa V.

Maddie S.

Maddie helped us out last minute and did a great job with our kids. Very friendly and reliable!

- Douglas B.

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