Amanda R.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 8 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Meet Amanda
- Speech Therapist
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
I am a speech therapist and hold a Master of Arts degree in Speech Language Pathology from Calvin University. I have worked with a variety of individuals across the lifespan and am passionate about person-centered care. I am dedicated to embracing all neurotypes. My areas of focus include pediatric expressive/receptive language disorders, play therapy, traumatic brain injury and encouraging/supporting multi-modal communication. Outside of the therapy setting, I enjoys spending as much time outside as possible. I have a particular love of hiking, camping, and swimming. When not outdoors, I can usually be found spending time with my nieces and nephews or playing board games with my partner. In the summers, I pursue additional work when school is out of session. Frequently, this includes nannying.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Completed 04/14/2026. Contact the caregiver directly to see the report.
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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First aid certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
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CPR certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
Availability
Babysitter
- Generally available afternoons, evenings and weekends
- After school care availability
Nanny
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 7/14/26
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 7/14/26
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$20-$30/hr for the first child, $4 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Assist with setting a routine
- Mother's helper
- Occasional care
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
- Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
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Special needs expand
- Cognitive Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- Social/Emotional
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Central Auditory Processing Disorder
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Down Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Hearing Loss
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Premature Newborn
- Sensory Integration Disorder
- Administering Medication
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Speech-language Pathology
Graduated 2021
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Elementary science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies