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Victoria A.


Dowagiac, MI

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

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Hello everyone! My name is Victoria (Tori) I have many years of experience working with children and adults with special needs. In high school (2011-2012) I created a progrm. a group of students that mentor and turtor young children with high and low functioning autism. The program is still active to this day. In 2016 I moved...
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...
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Samantha R.


Benton Harbor, MI

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Part-Time Caregiver

4.5

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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, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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 Q.


Granger, IN

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Have A Nursing Background

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a nursing background and also a hospice volunteer. I have years of experience caregiving and find it very rewarding.
5.0
"My wife (who has ALZ) loved Susan. Very compassionate and caring person. Always on time and with a positive attitude."

Bob E.

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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Tiffany R.


Berrien Springs, MI

$18-19/hr7 yrs exp

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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Kim C.


Niles, MI

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny And Mother

I have nearly 30 years experience working with children. I was previously a nanny to 4 children for 10 years. Spent many years as a veterinary assistant and zookeeper. And went back to working with children. I was a lead preschool teacher for 7 years. I am now a paraprofessional in special education, and hope to retire in this...
Kim can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Sarah M.


Edwardsburg, MI

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

Motivated, caring Mother of 3. I am a Special Education paraprofessional and substitute teacher in an area school district. -Patient and understanding, with a calm and gentle demeanor - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Passionate about supporting children/adults/elderly with diverse needs and abilities. -Clean...
Sarah can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, companionship, respite care, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

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Amber C.


Niles, MI

$16-21/hr2 yrs exp

I have experience of all types! I have taken care of children with autism, adults who are completely or partially paralyzed. I am a very patient person and love to have the opportunity to make someone's day and help.
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Kristin C.


Niles, MI

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Part/Full-time Babysitter and Housekeeper

I'm 27 yrs old. Newly married with a 6-year-old. I've been around children of all ages my whole life. I used to watch a 6 yr old and a newborn at the age of 15 over the summer. I did the cleaning, cooking, and laundry as well. I have 5 younger siblings from the ages of 7-12 yrs old which I usually end up watching for my parents....
Kristin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

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Carielle H.


Marcellus, MI

$15-27/hr2 yrs exp

Compassionate Care

Reliable and compassionate caregiver focused on providing high-quality care to elderly individuals. With over 6 years of experience being a twin mom, 3 years of experience with client care, including special needs children and 10 years of experience in elderly care. I am skilled in creating safe, nurturing environments that...
Carielle can also help with: Errands, transportation, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep
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Christina G.


Niles, MI

$23-37/hr20 yrs exp

The Toddler Whisperer!

Mommy of two myself. I was a stay at home mom for a few years while working inside the home and home-schooling my oldest. I am an internationally certified doula. Many years of childcare experience under my belt. I've worked with all ages of children. I am the oldest of five and grew up a latch key kid taking care of my younger...
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Sarah C.


Granger, IN

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Caregiver With Some Special Needs Experience!

I am very passionate about caring for those with special needs. Currently, I am a Registered Behavior Technician who provides intensive, 1 on 1, Applied Behavior Analysis therapy to children aged 2-12 years old. Before I graduated college, I volunteered at Reigns of Life for 5 years - a non-profit organization where people of...
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Nicole M.


Marcellus, MI

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare For Your Young Kiddos

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am available for full time care starting in June could be earlier if needed I have 10+ years experience and love working with kiddos and love pets. I have been a full time nanny for a year for a family with 3 kiddos so multiple children does not matter to me. I have also worked in childcare centers as an infant teacher...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Megan K.


Vandalia, MI

$22-26/hr2 yrs exp

Passion/interest in working with special needs. Currently enrolled in college for special education. Worked in classroom with special needs children. Some training in autism.
Hi, I'm Michaela! I'm 26 and am hoping to start nannying again. I am currently looking at positions starting spring 2025. I spent 3 years as a nanny in North Carolina and loved it but I had to move back to Michigan for family on short notice and was unable to nanny at the time. Things have settled down now and I would love the...
Michaela can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with mentally disabled adults for over 10 years, including working in a group home setting, as well as Adult day care settings.
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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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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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

My name is Adeline, i'm 20 years old, graduated high school in 2022 and have been taking care of kids pretty much my whole life. From my siblings when I was young, I started getting paid babysitting jobs around 13 years old until about 18yrs old and i've worked with kids all ages 0-13. I then got a job working as a behavior...
Adeline can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Dowagiac, MI

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 Q.

5.0

My wife (who has ALZ) loved Susan. Very compassionate and caring person. Always on time and with a positive attitude.

- Bob E.

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.

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