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159 special needs caregivers are listed in Grand Rapids, MI
The average rate is $14/hr as of January 2023
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Grand Rapids, MI
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As a Foster parent and mother I gained experience with Autism, ADHD, ADD and Sensory integration. As a Nanny I gained experience with a G tube, a seizure plan, OT, PT, ST for limited mobility, blindness,...
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5.0
Amy has a real desire to serve and help other people. She is a hard worker who is excels at care giving and has the patience and experience to be a valued employee. I would highly recommend Amy to anyone who...
Reviewed by Les G.
5.0
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Hello there! My name is Gianna,and I am currently a freshman at the University, I play soccer here as well, and am staying in Grand Rapids this summer, looking for a great opportunity caring for and building a...
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5.0
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Throughout high school, I babysat pretty frequently for a child on the autism spectrum. Additionally, I worked for about a year in a residential home for adults with severe mental and physical handicaps. I am...
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5.0
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Hello! My name is Alison. I have over 5 years of professional experience as a special needs caregiver. I have completed all course work through Network 180 necessary to become a caregiver. I have experience...
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Rachel H. | Grand Rapids, MI
$15-18/hr • 2 yrs exp • 24 yrs old
Part-Time College Student Caregiver Available
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Hey there! I am a 23-year-old old soon to be college graduate. I will have a bachelors in psychology and am going for a masters in social work this fall.
I started working with kids in 2018 as a camp counselor...
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4.0
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I have 25 years of experience in teaching, caring and interacting with children of all ages. If you are looking for someone who enjoys doing crafts, is active and loves to be silly, loves to read story books,...
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5.0
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I have been working in child care since I was 13 years old. I have worked with all ages ranging from newborns to teenagers. I have spent a lot of time working with special needs children too. I have always been...
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Recent Review:
5.0
She was lovely and handled bedtime with our little baby well!
Reviewed by Sarah R.
3.7
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Hi, I'm Jordan! I am 21 and I love kids! I have experience with ages 1 month-12 years old. I love playing games, going to the park, watching movies, going for walks, and building forts! I worked at a local day...
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5.0
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I have been babysitting for the past 9 years. My experience goes past just babysitting. I also worked as a before/after school care giver for 5 years in a private christian school. In addition to that I was...
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5.0
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I love kids and have been helping care for them for as long as I can remember. I have a younger brother and was often the babysitter for my parent's friends, but I have also worked at a summer camp running...
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I'm a positive and energetic person who adores kids. I am the proud "Fun Aunt" to my beautiful 3-year-old Niece and my firecracker 6-year-old Nephew. I graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor's...
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Morgan S. | Grand Rapids, MI
$12-50/hr • 10 yrs exp • 31 yrs old
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Hi! I am a highly experienced babysitter and former nanny currently on sabbatical from law school. During my undergraduate studies at Notre Dame, I took a number of developmental education classes and nannied...
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Recent Review:
5.0
Morgan is a brilliant woman with a lot of experience under her belt. She goes above and beyond! She's fantastic with little ones & loves to make them laugh. In addition to her sense of humor - she is a kind &...
Reviewed by Sophie D.
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Kate H. | Grand Rapids, MI
$19-21/hr • 10 yrs exp • 29 yrs old
Crafts And The Outdoors = MOST FUN EVER
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CURRENTLY OFFERING:
Date night, daytime flexible hours or daytime personal assistant.
**Hourly minimum: $20/hr.
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ABOUT ME:
28-years-old.
Social Worker.
Grand Valley State University...
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Recent Review:
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...
Reviewed by Stephanie W.
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Madison B. | Grand Rapids, MI
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp • 21 yrs old
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Hi! My name is Madison and I am currently a junior at GVSU. I am 20 years old and a nursing major. I have been babysitting/ nannying for years now. For the past 4 summers I have been a full time nanny for...
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5.0
Madison has been working for us for the past three months, and she is fantastic! She has kept our four children (ages 2-8) happy and engaged all summer long. From developing a reward system for good behavior,...
Reviewed by Kaitlin O.
5.0
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My mother has run a daycare since I was 6 years old. At the age of 12, I was added to her license and began babysitting on my own. I was a nursery aid for 2 years and I have been a nanny since 2018. I have...
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5.0
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Jessica D. | Grand Rapids, MI
$12-17/hr • 7 yrs exp • 24 yrs old
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...
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Emalyn P. | Grand Rapids, MI
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp • 24 yrs old
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Hello, my name is Emalyn!! Im the oldest of three and in my family they call me the drover, because I'm always herding up children! I've been a nanny for over three years working with newborns to 10-year-olds....
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5.0
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Hello! My name is Sabrina, I am 25 years old and am a full-time employee at a school that works with kids that have special needs. I speak English and Spanish fluently. I am CPR certified. I'd be happy to...
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My name is Jasmine and I am a 25-year-old mother who has been nannying on and off for the past 10 years. I am a licensed esthetician, which is why I took some time off in the past. I have experience...
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Recent Review:
5.0
Jasmine has been great- very reliable and kind. She's compassionate and fun. She tries to help with house work also if she gets any downtime with the kids.
Reviewed by Grace L.
5.0
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Hi, I'm Kelsey! I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 16 years old. Children ranging from newborn-13 years old. I have 4 years of experience taking care of the elderly, and working with people with...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Grand Rapids, MI
Amy S.
5.0
Amy has a real desire to serve and help other people. She is a hard worker who is excels at care giving and has the patience and experience to be a valued employee. I would highly recommend Amy to anyone who needs a trusted caregiver.
- Les G.
Alissa E.
5.0
She was lovely and handled bedtime with our little baby well!
- Sarah R.
Morgan S.
5.0
Morgan is a brilliant woman with a lot of experience under her belt. She goes above and beyond! She's fantastic with little ones & loves to make them laugh. In addition to her sense of humor - she is a kind & loving person.
- Sophie D.
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.
Madison B.
5.0
Madison has been working for us for the past three months, and she is fantastic! She has kept our four children (ages 2-8) happy and engaged all summer long. From developing a reward system for good behavior, to trips to the park, baking adventures, or going out for ice cream, Madison has kept each...
- Kaitlin O.
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