Odd Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

Schedule: Monday - Friday mornings, ideally 9-1 Children: 10, 8 and 6 Duties: Daily management of home in East Grand Rapids including running errands, grocery shopping, general tidying, laundry, ironing, organizing, stocking and refilling household supplies, light meal prep, load/unload dishwasher, empty trash and other light housekeeping tasks as well as occasional feeding or letting out the dog. Occasional care for children. Family has a weekly cleaning service for the deep cleaning. Requirements: Clean criminal record and a good driving record. Ideal candidate will be a self-starter, organized, detail-oriented, proactive, able to work well independently, be flexible and have a cheerful, easy going personality. Must love the idea of order and cleanliness. Must also be comfortable caring for and enjoy being around children and a 15 pound dog. Covid vaccination required.

Hello! I have a 1 yr old and 3 yr old and we are looking for some help (a few hours a day, 4-5 days/week) with picking them up from school (some days) and then some help around the house. There would be some variety and flexibility, for example: Days where we needed help with picking up: around 3:30 and bring them home and play with them (my husband or I should be home by 5:30 at the latest) and then help with cleaning up the kitchen after dinner. So 3:30-6:30/7 Other days 2-3 hours of help with cleaning or laundry and picking something up from the store. So 5:30-7 or so Both my boys are angels, lots of fun, well behaved and love meeting new people. Let me know if you are interested at all, thanks!

About who needs care: Richard is in hospice care in his apartment. There is Covid in that building now so I need to replace their workers with someone who doesn't go in and out of other residence rooms. The hospice aid will get him breakfast and dress him and sometimes bathe him in the morning. I need someone to come to help him with the noon meal, transferring from bed to chair or chair to bed in the evening dinner time and bed time. About the care needs: Richard is a very gentle, cooperative and pleasant man. He usually reads or sleeps between meals. He like conversation, but not too much. Services needed include: meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, feeding, bathing / dressing, and mobility assistance.

About who needs care: I'm on disability. I have kidney disease and diabetes gastroparesis. I have wrist, knee and ankle fractures but can bathe, groom and dress myself. I need a caregiver for 1. 5 hours 3 days per week. I'm flexible on schedule and easy going. I'm very self-sufficient so this will be easy and enjoyable. About the care needs: meal prep, light housekeeping, get mail, put trash bag in the dumpster. Thank you! I look forward to meeting you! Services needed include: meal preparation, errands, light housekeeping and get my mail.

We are looking for a great nanny for 2 children in Grand Rapids. We would prefer someone who could help out with light housekeeping, possibly run errands, meal prep if not watching the kids. I will be in and out of the house during the day or may take one child with me. We would prefer a nanny who has their own car, who does not smoke, who is comfortable with pets (two French bulldogs), who is CPR certified, Covid vaccinated (since working with young children) and who has college degree.

Hello! We are looking for a reliable nanny for our 3 girls (6 yo, 4. 5 yo & 18 months) every Monday starting the end of January. The job would be from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. & $200 total. Older girls in school most of the day, so care is mostly with toddler. Big girls need school pick-up & snack/care after school. Girls lots of fun- enjoy crafts, books, dress-up & lots of imaginary play! Toddler enjoys getting out of house for local adventures (library, Meijer gardens, children's museum or public museum). Also interested in having childcare for additional day of the week- hours can vary (we currently have our nanny come on Thursday while I do errands & appointments but this can be flexible). Please send message if interested- thank you! Lisa

About who needs care: I am a long term diabetic, and I have lost some of the vision in one eye. I am also suffering from memory loss. There are times when I cant I am a long term diabetic, and I have lost some of the vision in one eye. I am also suffering from memory loss. There are times when I cant find something like my car key that I just put down minutes ago. About the care needs: I live a quiet life and would prefer to have someone help me along that way. I like to watch TV and would even like to play video games but my vision makes it hard to do so. I need someone to help me remember where things are like my car keys. I also need someone to help deal with the loneliness I feel from living alone. Services needed include: transportation, meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, and companionship.

About who needs care: Our Dad is on Oxygen much of the time and does have breathing treatments. He likes to watch Western Movies and the news--some sports as well. His typical day starts around 9:00 a.m. for light breakfast and news. He likes to eat lighter often during the day than larger meals. He needs help taking his daily medication pills in the morning. Dad is still driving and likes to do some shopping in the early afternoon if feeling well. He does have some wine starting mid to late afternoon. Typical bed time is around 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. depending on how the day went. About the care needs: He doesn't like to answer a lot of questions or be bothered much when he is watching TV. He does have a hearing aid so someone who speaks louder and clear helps. Either Male or Female should work. He likes going for walks on his property but sometimes needs a little coaching to get started. He likes playing solitary on his computer and some card games as well. Services needed include: meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, companionship, feeding, and bathing / dressing.

I live-in and care for my 94-year-old mother who is legally blind and deaf. I will be out of the state from Feb 3-6, 2023 and need a senior care provider with experience to live in the home while I am away . Our care concerns are: Medication Prompting, Light Housekeeping, Meal Preparation, Companionship, Errands / Shopping, and Transportation. Please be willing to do light housekeeping. We're looking for some help preparing meals. Looking for a caring and compassionate companion. We'll need you to handle groceries or errands when appropriate. We ask that you handle transportation as needed. We do have a quiet, senior dog in the house who will need to be feed and let outside.

We need a nanny for our 2 children in Wyoming. And we're looking now! Some light housekeeping is required. You'll be responsible for assisting with virtual learning, light household work, and preventing screaming while mom works. We might ask you to run errands now and then or help with a date night both will include additional generous compensation.