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45 special needs caregivers are listed in Berrien Springs, MI

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Berrien Springs, MI

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Tiffany R.


Berrien Springs, MI

$18-19/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi my name is Tiffany most people call me Tiff. I've been working with children ever since I was a little girl. When I was a senior in high school I worked along the side of children with disabilities and I really enjoyed it. I truly enjoy all children they bring so much joy into my life. I'd like to continue my education and...
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Connie H.


Berrien Springs, MI

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

I Am A Reliable, Caring And Loving Person

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a middle-aged lady who has raised three wonderful children, I am a loving, patient, compassionate person who works hard on the job. I am great at housework. I love playing, teaching, reading and doing various activities outside and in the home. I love animals so I welcome working among pets in your home. I Have been trained...
Connie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Connie was everything I could have asked for in someone taking care of my little guy. She made transitioning back to work so much easier knowing someone I trusted was there to take care of him. She is loving and attentive and my little guy loved her. Additionally,...

Kristen W.

I adore working with children and I believe the more love and support a child gets, the more they thrive. I will provide your child with the care and patience they deserve. I am willing to learn any skill that's needed for the job if I don't already have it. A little about me: I have worked with many families as a baby sitter...
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Jaumark P.


Berrien Springs, MI

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Blessed With The Gift Of Care.

I'd describe my personality as calm, compassionate, patient, resourceful, simple but knowledgeable. I care for people with special needs because the love of God for them dwells in me. I have exceptional feedback from the nursing homes I've worked. I'm looking for a special needs client that gives me the opportunity to earn...
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Allie Z.


Stevensville, MI

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Allie! I am a nanny currently and now looking for babysitting jobs for parents who need a Friday date night or any other occasion! I started working with kids when I was around 12. I have been around children all my life with younger siblings/ foster siblings and learning from my mom how to nurture children of...
Allie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Allie was always patient and gentle with our two toddlers."

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Valerie J.


Buchanan, MI

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 20 years of experience in the home health field. I've worked with the elderly, developmentally disabled and special needs. I pass medications, cook, clean, and assist with showers and grooming. I'm CPR and first aide certified, have taken classes in pharmacology and med core classes.
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Taylor M.


Saint Joseph, MI

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Professional And Fun

- I am a paraprofessional for a special needs school in berrien county MI school district I have been employed by them for two years I am Therapeutic Crisis Intervention certified this entails Preventing crises from occurring De-escalating potential crises Managing acute crisis phases Learning constructive ways to handle...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Samantha M.


Buchanan, MI

$11-20/hr4 yrs exp

Summer Caregiver

I work in an elementary school solely with students with disabilities. I love my students and would love to work with your child too. I know what comes with working with kids with disabilities- I. E. I'm not afraid they will hurt me, and they cannot scare me off. Working with children that are cognitively or developmentally...
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Paula H.


Buchanan, MI

$13-15/hr10 yrs exp

I have 20 years experience working at school with special needs children. I have worked in grades preschool through 4th as a special education assistant. I have also worked with general education students with reading and writing. I love working one on one with children! At this time, I am available on Saturdays only, as I take...
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Katie I.


Bridgman, MI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Reliable Sitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have always loved children and have been working in childcare centers and private homes, with all ages for over 10 years. Recently I completed my Bachelor's degree in psychology. I have cared for children with extra needs, as well as multiple children at once comfortably. I have a 13-year-old son and have been divorced a few...
Katie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hi everyone, my name is Antoinette. I just graduated with my doctorate in Occupational Therapy in April and will be taking the summer to work and study for boards. I'm responsible, kind, and compassionate and have a wide range of experience from working in the school system and outpatient pediatrics to assisted living facilities...
I have always had a passion for working with the elderly and special populations. I have a true desire to love and care for my clients. I have worked in assisted living, as a resident's assistant in the past, provided home care and personal aid in living centers, and I am currently working as a cardiac rehab therapist/exercise...
My name is mackenzie! I'm 23 years old and used to be a preschool teacher for 3 years. I have worked with children and teens with many complications, whether it be asthma, diabetes, amputees, etc. I have also worked with people who have autism or mental illness. I am CPR trained and First aid certified.
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Samantha R.


Benton Harbor, MI

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver for children from newborns to teenagers, for the past 11 years. As a teen, I spent 3 summers as a counselor at a day camp for campers between 4 and 12 years of age. I have spent much time with children with special needs and have been trained to work with children with autism. I have also tutored students...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Samantha is - well - amazing. She has been taking care of our teen daughter with Autism Spectrum Disorder, is non-verbal, and requires personal care. Samantha has made a difference in our daughter's life. They appear to be friends - which is amazing. Samantha...

Cali G.

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Susan K.


South Bend, IN

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny Available Beginning End Of April, 2018

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My life has been around children. I was the neighborhood sitter in my youth. I have been a nanny in South Bend and Chicago. I have experience as a postpartum doula working with multiples. I also have experience with special needs children, having worked at a Rosie Place(respite care for medically fragile children in South...
Susan can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"Sue was not only caring and well-versed in child learning & development, but she was super fun!! She made my husband and I feel comfortable from day 1, and my daughter loved her time with Sue. "

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Susan K.


South Bend, IN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Nanny and post partum doula. Infants, preemie , toddlers, school age, multiples, overnights , special needs, Cerebral palsy, developmental delays, feeding tubes, total care, Alzheimer's, CNA and HHA licenses. CPR certification, vaccinated.
5.0
"Sue was a wonderful nanny for our daughter from when she was 7mos until ~18mos old. She was able to manage our daughter's g-tube and then helped us transition her to food full-time, which took so much care and patience. She was loving, perceptive, and one of the...

Care member

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Summer H.


Three Oaks, MI

$22/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 7 years of experience with all ages from 0-16-year-olds. I have experience with special needs children of all ages. I am able to put together a daily fun educational schedule or follow an already planned schedule, I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping and pet care.
Summer can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"Summer cared for my 4 yr old and 1 yr old boys for just under one year's time. We moved away from the area, otherwise we would not be with someone else. She is absolutely wonderful. Punctual, flexible, dependable. The kids LOVE her and she always took great care of...

Carly R.

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Tom R.


South Bend, IN

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Grandpa

Grandfather with years of experience. I have 5 grandchildren I care for on a regular basis as well as my own child that is special needs. I am fun loving, caring and love taking care of children.
Tom can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Kimberly B.


Watervliet, MI

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! It is a pleasure to meet you. I have been caring for people all my life. I started babysitting when I was 9 years old as well as caring for my Grandmother at a young age. I am a Social Worker by profession working with children as well as elderly and people with special needs as well. I currently care for 1 elderly...
Kimberly can also help with: Respite care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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Tom R.


South Bend, IN

$17/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Caretaker For Any Age , Tom

I'm here to help you take care of your loved ones. From doctor appointments, errands , pet care, playing games , church , miscellaneous outings to helping on household tasks I'm available to help. I have a newer suv , perfect driving record and I'm a non smoker. As well I have 2 special needs adult kids and have experience with...
Tom can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, errands, light cleaning

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Berrien Springs, MI

Connie H.

5.0

Connie was everything I could have asked for in someone taking care of my little guy. She made transitioning back to work so much easier knowing someone I trusted was there to take care of him. She is loving and attentive and my little guy loved her. Additionally, as first time parents, it was...

- Kristen W.

Allie Z.

5.0

Allie was always patient and gentle with our two toddlers.

- Care member

Samantha R.

5.0

Samantha is - well - amazing. She has been taking care of our teen daughter with Autism Spectrum Disorder, is non-verbal, and requires personal care. Samantha has made a difference in our daughter's life. They appear to be friends - which is amazing. Samantha is sweet, caring, loving, honest,...

- Cali G.

Susan K.

5.0

Sue was not only caring and well-versed in child learning & development, but she was super fun!! She made my husband and I feel comfortable from day 1, and my daughter loved her time with Sue.

- Care member

Susan K.

5.0

Sue was a wonderful nanny for our daughter from when she was 7mos until ~18mos old. She was able to manage our daughter's g-tube and then helped us transition her to food full-time, which took so much care and patience. She was loving, perceptive, and one of the reasons our daughter is thriving...

- Care member

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Ratings for Berrien Springs, MI special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Berrien Springs, MI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 45 listed special needs caregivers.