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Ellen M.


Zeeland, MI

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I am a speech-language pathology graduate student at GVSU looking to work with children with special needs. I have experience with individuals on the autism spectrum, as well as those with physical and mental disabilities. I look forward to meeting you and your child with special needs!
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Kayla J.


Zeeland, MI

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

I have experience in a variety of diagnoses, and I am willing to learn new skills. I have worked with behavior plans, ROM goals, g tube, diet restrictions, breathing treatments, and passing meds as well as all grooming and bathing cares.
As an RBT, I know how to build rapport and engage with children. I spent most of my day adhering to the needs and wants of my clients who have autism. I mainly work with toddlers but have also excel at working with 7-14-year-olds. I pride myself on being a fun yet responsible adult for kids who promotes good behavior. My younger...
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Stacey J.


Zeeland, MI

$14/hr10 yrs exp

Kids Are The Best

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with cooking/meal prep, grocery shopping, carpool, crafts. I went to school for childcare years ago and focused on special needs. Autism is what I have the most experience with. I feel parents of special needs children really need time off for themselves. I would love to help in that...
Stacey can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
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Paige V.


Zeeland, MI

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! I'm 20 years old, turning 21 in August. Currently I am not in school so I have a lot of free time! I love working with children of all ages but I have a nephew who is 3 years old and a niece who is 1. I have worked with and babysat kids ranging from under a year old - 13 years old. In high school I was involved with working...
Paige can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Ellen M.


Zeeland, MI

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

I have eight years of experience as a speech language pathologist and love spending time with kiddos! I have a particular love for children with special needs and/or speech-language disorders.
Ellen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Kimberly B.


Holland, MI

$19-30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nurse/Mom/flexible/DowntoEarth!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Im a realistic and caring female. I have a passion to help others! Just ask if I can help you, Ill be honest! I have a lot of experience in home care, vents , trachs and have worked with all ages with special needs. Let me know how I can help!
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Julia M.


Allendale, MI

$22-25/hr8 yrs exp

Reliable, Fun, And Energetic Nanny/sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

*Currently available for weekends/date nights! Hi! My name is Julia and I am 21 years old and a student at Grand Valley State University. I am currently a nanny for a family (1 yr, 4yr, 6yr old) for almost a year but looking to fill in the other days I have off! I've had several experiences with children which include being a...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Hannah M.


Allendale, MI

$15/hr8 yrs exp

Love Kids And Like To Have Fun

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a fun, outgoing, patient and creative person and have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I used to work as an ABA technician with kids with autism so I am comfortable and know how to care for kids who may have special needs. I am currently a student at Grand Valley State University studying psychology. I have 7...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hannah was an amazing caregiver for our 20-month-old daughter, A, for an extended period this summer. The circumstances weren't easy - A is also a COVID baby who hasn't interacted with strangers or even been in a shop or grocery store. Hannah was A's first...

Ashley A.

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Amanda L.


Hudsonville, MI

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Amanda From Michigan

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Amanda! I have always grown up caring for kids. I come from a very big family and have always been heavily involved in childcare from a young age. I absolutely love spending time with children, I believe it's important to be so present with them and actively engaged- we have so much we can learn from their...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We love her! Amanda is our favorite sitter. She is great with my three kids. She has taken care of my toddlers and newborn and my kids get so excited when she comes over. She is the only sitter who my kids don't cry when I leave. She is such a blessing and has...

Kylee L.

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Talia B.


Allendale, MI

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Caring, Loving And Lots Of Fun!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 6 years of experience babysitting children ages 6 weeks to 13 years old, including special needs and disabled children. This includes many date nights, summer nannying as well as before and after school care via my own reliable transportation. I am a college senior studying behavioral neuroscience at GVSU. I love all kids...
Talia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She was amazing! Watched our three boys for 3 years! Ages ranging 3 months to 12 years. Would highly recommend her as we still haven't been able to find a sitter our kids love as much. Not only do the kids love her but I do as well. Great communicator, always on...

Heather R.

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Erika D.


West Olive, MI

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Caring For Others Is Where My Heart Is !

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My whole life has been caring for others . I am realizing that is where my heart is . It is what god has out in my heart , and my purpose on this earth. My father was very sick growing up and we all spent many years caring for him . I do believe that's where my passion began . I now am the mother to 3 Amazing children with...
Erika can also help with: Personal care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, companionship & more
5.0
"Erika is very hardworking, dependable and incredibly kind and patient. We have needed so much help with my mom and Erika saved the day! (o: She is great at cleaning and organizing as well. I think she would be especially well suited for companion care, as she is...

Ellen F.

I have been a part of the LINKS program in my high school for three years. This is a class where I was paired one on one with a student whom I assisted in their general education classes. I also assisted a special education teacher in a classroom. The past two summers I taught swim lessons to special needs students. Through...
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Annie H.


Allendale, MI

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Honest, Experienced, And Fun Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Annie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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.

Hello! I just finished my degree in sociology at The George Washington University in DC, and have moved back to the area. I am looking for a position as a nanny or caregiver! I have plenty of experience working with children as a summer camp counselor, a tutor, a babysitter, and a brief position as a nanny. I am CPR and first...
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Isabella V.


Allendale, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Available To Play, Today! :)

Please consider me for last minute, occasional, part-time and full-time :) I'm currently studying to be a Pediatric Physician's Assistant 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...
Isabella can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Experienced care worker with a passion for helping vulnerable individuals improve their quality of life. Comfortable in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment, making independent decisions and working collaboratively with client support coaches.
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Elizabeth W.


Hudsonville, MI

$15-20/hr

Summer Special Needs Caregiver Available

Hi there! I am an incoming senior at Hope College looking for work May-August. I have experience with children with special needs and I am a quick and adaptable learner! I love caring for others and I would love to get to know you!
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Debra K.


Allendale, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nurse

I am a nurse with experience working with pediatrics, youth, adults, and seniors with special needs. I have experience with trachiotomy care, ventilators, tube feedings. I have experience with Alzheimer's, hospice, MS, MD, closed head injuries, paralysis, down syndrome, autism, mentally challenged, Parkinson's, diabetes, and...
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Zoe P.


Holland, MI

$15/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Zoe! I am 23 years old and am currently in graduate school at the University of Tennessee Knoxville for behavioral analysis and work with kids with Autism! I have experience in childcare with ages 0-12 in the past by nannying, working soccer camps for children, and being a counselor at a summer camp. I also have...
Zoe can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Zeeland, MI

Hannah M.

5.0

Hannah was great. She's very patient and our daughter liked spending time with her. She's had a very chill vibe about her that paired well with our household. Hannah was also very prompt to respond when many others were not.

- Jody P.

Amanda L.

5.0

We love her! Amanda is our favorite sitter. She is great with my three kids. She has taken care of my toddlers and newborn and my kids get so excited when she comes over. She is the only sitter who my kids don't cry when I leave. She is such a blessing and has a gift with children.

- Kylee L.

Talia B.

5.0

Talia became part of our family. She took amazing care of or kids and always got them to school on time each day with all of their materials. We have a reactive dog and she did amazing with him as well. Even after we no longer needed her for morning child care I have called on her on an as needed...

- Olivia A.

Erika D.

5.0

Erika is very hardworking, dependable and incredibly kind and patient. We have needed so much help with my mom and Erika saved the day! (o: She is great at cleaning and organizing as well. I think she would be especially well suited for companion care, as she is very personable and wants to make...

- Ellen F.

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.

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