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Hi my names Gracy! I'm very patient with children and infants and love helping them learn while also having fun. I have several years of experience aiding and assisting special needs infants/children and adults.
I like to be dependable and responsible by being well-planned and thought out, while also knowing that things have a...
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"Grace was wonderful with my daughter. She was very attentive and caring and my daughter was comfortable with her, putting me at ease. She reached out with questions in advance and showed up on time. I couldn’t...
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Megan F.
Grand Rapids, MI
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
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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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I have had a lot of experience with many different families in the past. I often babysit weekend nights while parents enjoy a night out but I have also enjoyed nannying part for three straight summers. I have a lot of experience with every age group of children and I feel very comfortable caring for children as I have done it...
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"Annie has been helping us out for 2 weeks and she has been amazing with our twin toddlers!! We highly recommend her!"
Reviewed by Katie T.
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Hello! I'm an experienced and dedicated individual with a passion for providing quality care to children. With a 5 year background as a 6th grade teacher and and a bachelor's degree in elementary and special education, I bring a wealth of knowledge and understanding to childcare. As the oldest of 7 siblings, I have honed my...
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"Came with activities and great energy! Kids loved her! "
Reviewed by Kristi K.
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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...
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"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.
Jessica D.
Grand Rapids, MI
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Graduate Student Looking For Evening/Weekend Opportunities
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My name is Jess! I am a full time graduate student studying physical therapy at GVSU and am looking for some occasional babysitting opportunities! Since I am a student, my schedule will vary - but I am generally available in the evenings on weekdays and most of the day Friday through Sunday! I babysat all through high...
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"Jess watched my kids for a full day while I was at work. She was on time, helped my son get on and off the bus, and even stayed a little longer to play with my daughter after school because she was so excited...
Reviewed by Ruth M.
Ashley R.
Grand Rapids, MI
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
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Hi! I'm Ashley and I have seven plus years experience working with individuals of varying needs and disabilities. I've been hired for special events as well as regular care.
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"Ashley has been an amazing caregiver for my wheelchair bound Aunt who has cognitive disability and early onset dementia. She has been an asset and miracle worker to our family and Aunt. I would absolutely...
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Lisa M.
Grand Rapids, MI
$30-35/hr • 20 yrs exp
Pediatric Occupational Therapist / Special Needs / Sensory Diets
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Hello. My name is Lisa and I am an occupational therapist by profession. I have been an OT for many years with 11 years as a school based occupational therapist and most recently as an outpatient pediatric OT. I recently resigned from my position due to the late evening hours that kept me from being with my own family. I am...
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Hello! My name is Melanie and I will be 24yrs old this year and I have 2 kids of my own! I have been babysitting children for quite a while now. I started with my sisters kids watching them while she was at work during the summer when I was around 10ish. I've worked for a company that cares for special needs people for 4 yrs...
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I am 1 of 6 girls in my family and have always been around looking after my sisters. In high school I would babysit on my weekends for my teachers children as well as families of children that my parents knew. In high school I also worked with special needs children for two years and it was an amazing experience.
Tabitha W.
Wyoming, MI
$11-16/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have 10 + years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am the oldest of 5 kids, but also have past experience as a nanny to a special needs infant and spent time as a daycare worker. I will be starting PA school in the fall at GVSU. In the meantime, my hours at work have been cut...
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I have worked at an early childhood school in Farmington Hills and had been a teacher/ daycare facilitator at my church for five years, now assisting with child care for special events. I have been watching my nephews ranging from ages 9 months-7 years old since the oldest was around 1. I I've taken care of adults and children...
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...
Keely L.
Grand Rapids, MI
$11-16/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible, Compassionate, And Experienced Caregiver, Specialty In Special Needs
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I am an honest, organized, and extremely committed person with a special heart for children, and people with special needs. In my years of experience, I have been a swim instructor to very young children, a nanny to kids from infant to high school, and a full-time teacher in a science museum for kids of all ages. I also have...
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Hi! I am currently a speech-language pathologist looking to do some babysitting on Friday/Saturday/Sunday. I have many years of experience ranging from tutoring, working at a nursing home as a recreation assistant, and working at a daycare as an assistant teacher.
Alexa L.
Grand Rapids, MI
$21-31/hr
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Hello! My name is Alexa and I am a 21 yr old kid lover. During my senior year of highschool I took a lifeguarding class and an early childhood education course (both included guiding and teaching special education children ages 5 to 17), followed by coaching 3 to 15 yr olds, and nannying for 3 years. Joy for me comes from making...
Megan O.
Grand Rapids, MI
$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
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Hi! I am a senior nursing student (University of Michigan) who has worked as a nanny and babysitter for about 8 years now. I have experience with children of all ages, from newborn on up, as well as many children with special needs. While I am home from school this summer, I'm looking for some great little ones to care for and...
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I've been babysitting since I was 12 years old, I'm now 28. I have tons of experience with children including children with special needs. I currently work for a school that deals with emotional impairment(special needs) and I love it. I am fun, playful, caring, love being around kids, and very patient.
Janie S.
Jenison, MI
$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
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I'm a senior nursing student at Davenport University! Class of 2024. Mom of three girls. Looking to find some side jobs while I'm finishing my degree!
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Hello :)
My name is Rosa. Before I tell you a little about me, I hope you have had some sunshine in your day!
I have 6-8 years experience with varying special needs caregiving, including childcare for children on the Autistic Spectrum, post injury / post surgery caregiving, elderly caregiving, medication application, dressing...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sparta, MI
Grace A.
5.0
Grace was wonderful with my daughter. She was very attentive and caring and my daughter was comfortable with her, putting me at ease. She reached out with questions in advance and showed up on time. I couldn’t recommend her more!
- Care member
Annie H.
5.0
Annie has been helping us out for 2 weeks and she has been amazing with our twin toddlers!! We highly recommend her!
- Katie T.
Savannah G.
5.0
Came with activities and great energy! Kids loved her!
- Kristi K.
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.
Jessica D.
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Jess watched my kids for a full day while I was at work. She was on time, helped my son get on and off the bus, and even stayed a little longer to play with my daughter after school because she was so excited to see her again. Would recommend and hope to hire again!
- Ruth M.
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