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Find special needs caregivers in Ada, MI that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Ada, MI

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 9 years

Special needs caregivers in Ada, MI

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Sydney F.


Grand Rapids, MI

$14-15/hr6 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I've always loved kids and have enjoyed building relationships with the family's and kids I've babysat for the past 6ish years. I am very active, and am a trauma icu nurse so safety and fun is kind of all I'm about. I love making crafts, movie nights, cooking, and outdoor activities. I have experience with all age groups...
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

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Claudia Q.


Grand Rapids, MI

$18-30/hr2 yrs exp

Gentle And Patient Cargiver

I am someone you can trust with your loved one I have experience working in a nursing home for residents with Alzheimer's and dementia, I also have been a caregiver and worked with individuals with special needs. I am very kind and love helping others. :)
Claudia can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, transportation, meal prep, dementia
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Erica S.


Rockford, MI

$11-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Or Full-time Caregiver Available In The Rockford Area Or Nearby.

Experience: RN for 3 years. Nurse Tech for 7 years. Also, I have cared for my grandmother for the past 2 years due to her diagnosis of Parkinson s Disease. I am passionate about being a caregiver because I value my own health and wellness and thus it makes me feel privileged to help others maintain or improve their own....
As a certified teacher with six years of childcare experience, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My calm, friendly, and outgoing personality allows me to connect with children on a personal level. Before teaching I was a certified occupational therapist assistant for 10 years at Mary Free Bed. I...
Jennifer can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I'd describe my personality as bubbly, sweet, caring I started caring for people with special needs when I volunteered in a classroom for students with Autism in High School In my spare time, I like to exercise! I enjoy reading, lifting weights, running, and spending time with friends.
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Ariella W.


Rockford, MI

$20-50/hr11 yrs exp

I am a patient, calm, and creative childcare provider with over a decade of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens and children with special needs. My passion for fostering children's growth and development as an RBT led me to this fulfilling career, and I strive to make a positive impact on the...
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Alaina M.


Grand Rapids, MI

$11-15/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Personal Care Assistant For Children With Special Needs

I have worked with children with multiple diagnoses and disabilities throughout the years, mainly while employed and volunteering at Comprehensive Therapy Center in Grand Rapids. I have extensive experience with Down Syndrome, the Autism spectrum, and many other cognitive and physical disabilities.
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Hannah F.


Grand Rapids, MI

$11-18/hr4 yrs exp

Hi! Get To Know Me:)

I am 1 of 6 girls in my family and have always been around looking after my sisters. In high school I would babysit on my weekends for my teachers children as well as families of children that my parents knew. In high school I also worked with special needs children for two years and it was an amazing experience.
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Antonia V.


Rockford, MI

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Hey! My name is Toni and i'm currently a graduate from Sparta high school . I have been babysitting since the age of 10 and have always had a love for it, once high school started I began helping in special needs classes and just had a passion for helping kids, I currently work at battle gr when I host birthday parties and with...
Antonia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Maeve S.


Grand Rapids, MI

$14-20/hr5 yrs exp

Elementary Teacher

I'm an elementary teacher during the school year who has a concentration in special education. I also have tons of experience working with and assisting individuals with various disabilities and exceptionalities.
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Olivia N.


Grand Rapids, MI

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Speech Therapist

I'm a nationally certified Speech Language Pathologist who LOVES working with children and adults to help my students communicate what they want, how they want, when they want! I genuinely enjoy working with all ages and skill levels - from typically developing students to students with severe cognitive impairment, Autism...
I have worked both in one on one settings caregiving for people with special needs, as well as in group settings. With a cousin with special needs, I grew up babysitting and caring for her for the past 14 years. Additionally, last year I worked at a nonprofit that provides art and music community classes to people with physical...
I work at our local Cheboygan Area High School as a Special Needs Aide, where I habe been for close to five years. In the summers I work with elder residents as a certified Nurse Aide and often sit for our lake neighbors! Would love to help out and get to know your little one while you explore our great area! Thanks!
Andrea can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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"Andrea is the best caregiver that we’ve ever had. Her attention to detail and nurturing personality make her an ideal caregiver. We would HIGHLY recommend her. Having three boys is hard even for me to handle but Andrea makes it look so easy, they just adore her! "

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Anna S.


Grand Rapids, MI

$25-36/hr7 yrs exp

Caring Woman Wanting To Help Others

I am currently going to school to become an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA). I have experience as a nanny, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), home health aide, and clinical secretary at a hospital. Additional experience with tube feeding, dressing, transfers, feeding, and more! Contact me if you think I'd be a good fit!
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Rachel M.


Lowell, MI

$18/hr5 yrs exp

Just A Little About Me...

I'd describe my personality as joyful, creative, reliable. I started working with kids when I was around 12 years old. In my spare time, I like to run, bike, read, and journal. One thing you should know about me is I have a social work degree and have worked with several kids who have struggled with special needs. My...
Rachel can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

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Gabrielle N.


Grand Rapids, MI

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Creative Caregiver

Day camp counselor for youth of all ages; CPR certified; experience with youth with special needs; taken child development courses; multiple years of experience with newborns, infants, and toddlers; fan of craft time and going to the park.
Gabrielle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Grace K.


Rockford, MI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hello! My name is Grace and I am a graduate student studying speech-language pathology. I have a strong interest in working with people with special needs. For two years, I worked as a special needs caregiver for a teenage girl. In this role, I assisted with activities of daily living, prepared her meals following a modified...
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Amanda M.


Grand Rapids, MI

$13-18/hr1 yrs exp

Amanda M

Hello! My name is Amanda M. I am going to be a junior at Aquinas College this upcoming fall. I am a Learning Disabilities Major (K-12) with a history minor. In high school, I was a part of the LINKS program where I assisted students with both cognitive and physical disabilities. I helped tutor them as well. For the past 3 years,...
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Claire H.


Rockford, MI

$11/hr1 yrs exp

I Am Pursuing An Internship With Smiling Goat Ranch

I am going to be working at Smiling Goat Ranch in Colorado. I need to get a background check in order to go.
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Shannon M.


Rockford, MI

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Gentle & Caring Professional For Your Children

Hello! I have raised 3 children of my own, as well as worked with physically disabled and special needs children for a majority of my life. While living in New York I was the site coordinator , and a research assistant at Camp Anchor- a very well renowned camp for physically disabled and special needs children and...
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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