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Mikayla L.

Tempe, AZ

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$16/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
Hello ! My name is Mikayla and I'm a three year experienced babysitter/nanny. I've worked with new borns, toddlers, and kids ages 10+. I've also worked with special needs kids for a while as well. I'm a natural born nurturer. It is in my heart to help, care, and assist in making a safe environment for your child/children. I...
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Tempe, AZ

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
Hi! My name is Maile and I am a recent GCU graduate. I work a full time accounting job, but have a love for children! I am the second oldest of 5, so I have been around kids my whole life. I love spending time outside, reading, crafts, and fostering relationships with all of my families! I have worked with kids since I was in...
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Tempe, AZ

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$26/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
Hey! I'm Emilia, you can call me Emily. I am 21 years old and I'd describe my personality as responsible, organized and dynamic. I'm looking for a job that makes me use some skills that I don't usually perform. I am a part time student at ASU (biochemistry) but all of my classes are online so I have open availability. I...
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Tempe, AZ

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Bringing five years of experience working with children of all ages, I offer nurturing and attentive care for your little ones. I have a high school degree, am CPR trained, and have experience with special needs children. My previous babysitting roles motivated me to pursue caregiving. I'm comfortable caring for up to four...
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Tempe, AZ

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
My name is Regan, and I am a 24-year-old nursing student with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Arizona State University and a minor in Family and Human Development. I hold a BLS/CPR/AED certification through the American Heart Association. I have been a nanny and babysitter since high school and was a gymnastics coach,...
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Tempe, AZ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
I'm a mom to one adult and one middle school-aged child. I've been a special education instructional assistant for 5 years, working in a self-contained middle-school classroom for behavior. I have 10 years of in-home childcare experience. I also have extensive experience working with children with special needs including autism,...
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Tempe, AZ

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a junior at Arizona State University studying speech and hearing science with a minor in early childhood education. I absolutely love kids and I am a coach at Kidstrong where I work with children ages walking to 11. I am very big on playing and making sure all of the child's needs are met. I do have some experience with...
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Passion Plus For Raising GREAT HUMANS

Tempe, AZ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
A mother of 3 NCAA/international performing athletes, a former high performance triathlon youth coach, USA Swim Referee, church volunteer with youth development programming, driver for at risk kids, some special needs work/assistant, substitute teacher and a myriad of other experiences with kids, I have an extensive background...
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Tempe, AZ

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have studied education in college and assisted at a school for kids with special needs. I spent a few years teaching children's dance classes from ages 3-10. I have previously babysat for a family with kids aged 9, 11 and 13. As well as taken care of my ex's son from ages 4-7. I will treat your kiddos like my own!
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Tempe, AZ

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$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a current nursing student at Arizona State University! I am studying to become a pediatric/forensic nurse, so I have always loved working with children. I am the youngest of three but have been watching and working with kids since I was around 12 years old! I have experience with all ages of kids, individuals with special...
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Tempe, AZ

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$22/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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Nurturing children's growth and development is a true passion of mine. My seven years of experience caring for children aged newborn to 12, along with some college education, have prepared me to provide engaging and supportive care for up to four children. I am patient, creative, and approachable. I enjoy playing board games,...
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College Student Looking For Something Reoccurring!

Tempe, AZ

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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a recent grad from asu with about 3 years of experience with nannying both long and short term! Although I do prefer reoccurring my schedule is often very flexible for once in a while jobs. I am CPR and First Aid certified and have lots of experience with children with special needs. Additionally I do not mind pets...
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Tempe, AZ

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Fueled by a genuine love for nurturing young minds, my journey into childcare began. Previous babysitting experiences solidified my passion for fostering children's growth. With five years of experience caring for children of all ages, including those with special needs, I am comfortable caring for one child at a time. My...
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Fun Loving Nanny

Tempe, AZ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
-5 years nanny for 4 children (current ages 7 to 17) everything from over night trips to taking care of animals -1 year nanny for 3 children (ages 6 month to 5 years) child care, cooking & laundry -5 years caregiver for special needs person (age 40) general care
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Tempe, AZ

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Nurturing children's growth and development is my passion, and I enjoy supporting families by providing reliable childcare. I'm graduating in 2026 with a BA in Psychology, with a concentration child and adolescent development. My experience includes two years coordinating a special needs day program and providing direct care to...
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Hi There! I'm Vianney But Feel Free To Call Me V!

Tempe, AZ

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
Hi there! My name is Vianney, and I absolutely adore kids. I have plenty of experience babysitting and looking after little ones, and love engaging kids in fun activities and games. Safety is always my top priority, and I'll make sure your children are well cared for while you're away. I'm currently an undergraduate student at...
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Tempe, AZ

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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! My name is Kajsa (pronounced like Asia with a K in front of it), I'm 28 and have over three years of experience as a nanny! I've worked with a wide age range of children from 18 months to 12 years old and everything in between, all with different levels of needs! I'm CPR certified, level one fingerprint cleared, have...
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Tempe, AZ

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$23/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Gwendolyn. I am a special education teacher in the Deer Valley Unified School District. I love working with special needs kids! I also really enjoy cleaning, household work, and LOVE to organize. I was raised around animals and have many pets! I can help with cleaning, child/ senior care, animal care, and...
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Tempe, AZ

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$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Errands
dementia
mobility assistance
meal prep
companionship
+ 1 more
After a career in the natural foods industry and some time as a dog training instructor, I went through Nursing Assistant training at age 57. I have worked in facilities and in private homes. During the the last couple years I worked in the fitness/health industry. Currently I care for my adult daughter with special needs so am...
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Tempe, AZ

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
dementia
meal prep
light cleaning
companionship
+ 1 more
I'm 56 years old and I've been a caregiver for 25 years. I have experience working with dementia, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, strokes and special needs. I am patient, reliable, trustworthy and compassionate, My years of experience gives me the knowledge and my love for this job makes me great companion. I learned a long time ago...
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  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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