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Special needs caregivers in Dimondale, MI

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Emily B.


Holt, MI

$11-15/hr2 yrs exp

Loves Spending Time With Special Needs Children

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I am in school at Michigan State as a Kinesiology major to later work as a physical therapist for children with special needs. I helped a boy with cerebral palsy at church by playing games with him, walking with him, going to day camp with him for extra assistance, etc. I am good at giving kids extra attention and I love...
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Sophia C.


Lansing, MI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Me?

Hello I'm Sophia , I have a variety of experience with babies thru seniors with and without disabilities I enjoy a challenge, if I'm not familiar with a disability I'll research it and also would like to be trained so I can do my best caring for them . I enjoy being active and going on outings and have a bubbly personality I...
I began babysitting when I was 13, and continued to babysit for family members and friends throughout my middle school and high school years. I have worked with children ages 6 months and older. I love doing arts and crafts, music, and using my imagination with the kids. I am CPR certified and have worked with special needs...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

I don't have any paid experience in senior care. Growing up my mother would bring me with her to work, whether it was in a group home for special needs, personal homes with one on one care/ caring for a spouse, or a nursing home. I have gained valuable knowledge helping her and have developed such wonderful relationships with...
Bridgette can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep

Ana V.


Lansing, MI

$11-15/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver/Helper Available

A recent State of MI retiree with over 40 years of service. I walked a away from my job with many friendships and great reputation for being hard worker and honest as well as dependable. I have raised a special needs child on my own and I am fluent in Spanish and ASL. I am very patient person and I help out a young mom take care...
Ana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ana is magic. She is kind and generous. When she knocks on the door, our son’s eyes light up. When she holds him, he feels safe. If he wants to play on the floor indoors or run around outdoors, she’s right there with him. Ana is fluent in three languages: English,...

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Emma M.


Lansing, MI

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

Hello! I'm Emma. I have my bachelors in special education and my certification in special education k-5. I have 5 years paid experience working with children with special needs. This includes: autism, adhd, cognitive impairments, emotional impairments, speech and language, NG tube, G tubes. Ages infant-12 years old. I am...

Ana V.


Lansing, MI

$15-20/hr

Part Time Caregiver

As a single parent, I raised a child with cognitive and physical disabilities. Poor eyesight and profoundly deaf. Pretty good using ASL and extremely patient.
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Chloe V.


East Lansing, MI

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Child care

5.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Chloe and I am 21 years old. I've been babysitting since I was 11 for many children ages 6 months-12 years old. I love working with kids through volunteering and teaching, I'm currently a Senior at Michigan State University studying elementary education and child development which I'm loving so far!! I have over...
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"To whom it may concern, It is my pleasure to recommend Chloe as a childcare provider. She has cared for our 6 month old son, three times a week for the past 3 months. Chloe always arrived on time, and ready to engage with our son, with a positive attitude. Chloe...

Brianna S.

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Kayla S.


Mason, MI

$12-17/hr1 yrs exp

Caring Lady For Hire

4.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Kayla and I have about four years experience working with special needs, including at Beekman Therapeutic Riding Center where I helped kids with cognitive and social impairments. I am kind, gentle, and firm and work hard to better their lives and increase independence. I am studying to be a yoga teacher and...
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Jasmine T.


Okemos, MI

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Jasmine. I am a graduate student at Michigan State University, pursuing a degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders to become a Speech-Language Pathologist. I have many years of experience providing childcare in various settings, including home, school, and volunteer programs, with a special focus on...
Jasmine can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jasmine has helped care for our young child for over a year and truly has become part of the family. Our son absolutely adores her and we will miss her when we move from the area. If you are looking for an empathetic and playful provider, look no further."

Bre B.

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Amina B.


Lansing, MI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked as a full time nanny, an evening babysitter, a camp counselor and a full time early childhood educator. I worked as a nanny for kids of all ages, some of whom had special needs (such as autism), and young adults that had both physical and mental disabilities. I also have worked as a private caretaker for the...
Amina can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Amina is a professional! I have been teaching early childhood in the NYC private schools, NM public schools, and in Santa Fe's Independent schools, for for over 27 years and continue to do so. I worked with Amina, most recently, in early childhood in Santa Fe,...

Cate D.

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Zoe S.


East Lansing, MI

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Loving, Experienced Nanny Available For Full-Time Care

I have been babysitting for almost 10 years, and I absolutely love it. To me, caring for children is less of a job and more of a blessing. It warms my heart to be able to watch kids grow and learn, and to know I've been able to be a positive influence in their life fills me with joy. I have experience with children of all ages,...
Zoe can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Zoe is a very dependable, smart, intuitive woman. She has always had a natural ability with kids, carrying around my children as if they were an extension of her arms. If we lived closer to each other she would probably be working for us and I would have the...

Heather H.

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Morgan L.


DeWitt, MI

$11-15/hr9 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a passion for working with kids and have been for around nine years. Through the many years, I have had experiences with many different types of kids, personalities, temperaments with some difficult situations. I have babysat kids with behavioral challenges, special needs, and various medical needs, all of which have been...
Morgan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Morgan is absolutely wonderful with our 14-month old. She is patient, calm, caring and my son adores her!"

Shannon B.

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Azalia A.


Mason, MI

$22/hr5 yrs exp

Your Knowledgeable And Compassionate Candidate!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Welcome! As a BSc graduate that began college at 14, a 1700 hour AmeriCorps Volunteering Alumni, and an aspiring physician, having a caring disposition and ensuring a well-informed, welcoming environment for any child or senior that I care for are of utmost importance to me. As a prospective caretaker, it would be a pleasure of...
Azalia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Mckenzie N.


Leslie, MI

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Kenzie! I am a college athlete here in Jackson studying special education. I began working with children as a nightly / weekend babysitter but became a nanny during the recent years. I've cared for children ranging from ages 6 months and older while also caring for kids with special needs. I am looking for one family...
Mckenzie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
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Diella R.


East Lansing, MI

$15/hr2 yrs exp

About Me!

I have always had a deep passion for working with children. Over the past 12 years, I've taken on a significant role in raising my little sister, which has fueled my love for childcare. Currently majoring in elementary education, I bring knowledge of early childhood development and over three years of hands-on experience in the...
Diella can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

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Elsa E.


East Lansing, MI

$15-18/hr2 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Elsa ! I've been passionate about working with children for many years, especially those with special needs. During high school, I was actively involved in the LINKS program, where I gained valuable experience supporting children with diverse needs. I've also worked as a babysitter and spent the last two summers as a...
Elsa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
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Marla S.


East Lansing, MI

$25-34/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time

Experience working with children and adults with special needs. Worked with children with Autism as TSS in schools, as well as in home ABA therapy sessions. Worked with adults in group home. Assisted adults with daily functioning, social outings, personal care, meal prep, overnight shifts... Also have some minimal experience...
Hello Families! My name is Brianna. I have over 8 years of experience in child care. I started babysitting at 10 years old. I have experience working with a vast range of ages and abilities. I worked in an infant room of a daycare center, served as a lunch lead at an elementary school. I then went on to nannying for a wonderful...
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Cora K.


East Lansing, MI

$11-50/hr4 yrs exp

Cora

I'd describe my personality as bubbly, kind, and comforting. I like working with kids because I love doing fun crafts/activities, I feel like I connect well with children, and I could never get sick of them! I'm looking for a job that has shorter hours, pays well, and is nearby me. I started working with kids when I was 14...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Dimondale, MI

Ana V.

5.0

Ana is magic. She is kind and generous. When she knocks on the door, our son’s eyes light up. When she holds him, he feels safe. If he wants to play on the floor indoors or run around outdoors, she’s right there with him. Ana is fluent in three languages: English, Spanish, and ASL. She has done a...

- Care member

Chloe V.

5.0

To whom it may concern, It is my pleasure to recommend Chloe as a childcare provider. She has cared for our 6 month old son, three times a week for the past 3 months. Chloe always arrived on time, and ready to engage with our son, with a positive attitude. Chloe is kind, compassionate, attentive,...

- Brianna S.

Jasmine T.

5.0

Jasmine has helped care for our young child for over a year and truly has become part of the family. Our son absolutely adores her and we will miss her when we move from the area. If you are looking for an empathetic and playful provider, look no further.

- Bre B.

Amina B.

5.0

Amina is a professional! I have been teaching early childhood in the NYC private schools, NM public schools, and in Santa Fe's Independent schools, for for over 27 years and continue to do so. I worked with Amina, most recently, in early childhood in Santa Fe, NM. Not only does Amina have a...

- Cate D.

Zoe S.

5.0

Zoe is a very dependable, smart, intuitive woman. She has always had a natural ability with kids, carrying around my children as if they were an extension of her arms. If we lived closer to each other she would probably be working for us and I would have the utmost confidence that my four kids...

- Heather H.

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