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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.
Allison H.
Zeeland, MI
$25/hr
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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...
Ashley B.
Zeeland, MI
$18-22/hr
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I have worked at Zeeland Christian School as an aide to those in elementary school with disabilities for a couple of years and loved being hands on with the students!
I worked at Compassionate Heart Ministries (a place for people with mild to moderate disabilities) for 4 years. I started as a Program Assistant, the moved to the...
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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...
Paige V.
Zeeland, MI
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
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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...
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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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*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...
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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...
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"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...
Reviewed by Jody P.
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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...
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"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...
Reviewed by Kylee L.
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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...
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"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...
Reviewed by Olivia A.
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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...
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"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...
Reviewed by Ellen F.
Lauren R.
Hudsonville, MI
$10-15/hr
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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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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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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...
Sonja S.
Holland, MI
$14-19/hr
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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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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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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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My name is Jordan and I currently go to Grand Valley university. I am currently working on a bachelor and masters degree simultaneously and have such a passion for working with kids! I have experience caring for children with special needs, infants, toddler, and teenagers. I'm diverse! I enjoy getting the kids out to do creative...
Taylor F.
Jenison, MI
$21-49/hr • 9 yrs exp
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Hi! I'm Taylor! I am a very patient, and out going person who has 9 years of experience of caring for my own families members kids to other families kids as well! With me, your children will receive exceptional care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if asked. At my school I take care of the kids with specials needs...
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My name is Rachel and I'm a recent graduate from Hope College with a Psychology degree and a passion for children! I have 4+ years of childcare experience, including working as a full-time summer nanny, in social services/teaching at elementary schools, full-time summer camp counselor, and as a psychiatric technician at...
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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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