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Special needs caregivers in Dryden, MI

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Paige H.


Pontiac, MI

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time Babysitter

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I've been an experienced Nanny for the last almost 4 years. Even before nannying I worked with special needs and severe epileptic twins for a couple years. I've always enjoyed working directly with families and kids, so nannying seemed perfect for me. I enjoy doing many activities! Here is just a small list: Reading,...
Paige can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Hello We had Paige care for our two small children, age 10 month and 3-year-old. She also helped with our 7-year-old dog. We needed help for 2 years, so Paige was with us while our children grew older and we got an additional puppy too. She is dependable and...

Michele B.

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Michele H.


Davison, MI

$17/hr2 yrs exp

Mature, Compassionate Woman Seeking Senior Care.

Hi! My name is Michele, I've spent many years caregiving infants, toddlers, school aged and elderly. My passion is to help families care for their loved ones no matter what their age is! I've worked in daycares, private nanny and in home elder care for those that need an extra hand. I've raised two amazing young men (one with...
Michele can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Michele took care of me following surgery. She was fantastic! She took care of my grandchildren, cooked and cleaned. She helped with anything we asked. GREAT COOK! Sweet, loving and kind."

Lori A.

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Doris L.


Allenton, MI

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 25 years experience, I went to nursing school, I have cared for and have experience with twins, multiples, ADD/ADHD, respiratory problems, diabetes, food allergies, on the spectrum, learning delays. I have cared for infants, toddlers, school aged, teens, adults and elderly.
5.0
"Doris is simply amazing at care-giving. She's reliable and dependable. She goes over and above with my family and wants to know likes/dislikes of her client. Then she will create activities around those likes. She has shared lots of ideas and will suggest things...

April P.

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Meagan M.


Utica, MI

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

Caring And Respectful Sitter

4.0

(5)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Meagan. I am an extremely dedicated, fun, and disciplined babysitter that has been babysitting since I was 16. I have 3 years working in school age childcare at Utica Community Schools and have gained further experience working as an assistant teacher at a preschool academy (1-12). I feel I am caring and can offer...
Meagan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I've had the pleasure of hiring and inviting Meagan into my home over the last 9 months. She is extremely professional and polite. Always going above and beyond her responsibilities. My children really struggled with hybrid schooling, but Meagan made it so much...

Olivia G.

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Natalie M.


Rochester, MI

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Great And Professional Worker

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! Welcome to my page, my name is Natalie and I would love to assist your loved one. I am a professional, flexible, loving and caring individual but very firm, I am always on time, very clean, very responsible. Very strong medical background and many years of experience on medical field. Years of experience with TBI...
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, hospice services, errands, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Natalie took care of my father in Troy. She was an EXCELLENT care giver. The absolute BEST. She helped my brother and I immensely navigate care for our father. Her knowledge, hard work and willingness to help was exceptional. I really miss her so much! I...

Jaya V.

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Sarah M.


Clarkston, MI

$11-20/hr4 yrs exp

Looking for a Great Family to Become Part Of

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Sarah. I was a camp counselor at SCAMP for two years in Clakston, Michigan. SCAMP is a summer camp for children with emotional and physical needs. I enjoyed working at SCAMP because the children really enjoyed being at SCAMP and doing all the different activities and field trips we did. While working at SCAMP, I...
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Chelsey B.


Utica, MI

$15-50/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am confident I possess the combination of care giving expertise and personality traits you are seeking in a Caregiver. I've assisted past clients with daily living activities such as getting out of bed, toileting, showering, getting dressed, and other duties as needed. I am able to physically handle the work load and I also...
5.0
"Chelsey has a very caring demeanor, positive attitude and always came prepared with ideas and activities to do with our son. We look forward to our son spending more time with her in the future. "

Laura L.

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Brandy M.


Auburn Hills, MI

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years of care experience including mental health. Specializing in escalations and redirection.
5.0
"My brother needed complex care following a serious accident resulting in need of expert rehabilitation care - transfer from bed to chair, toileting, relearning to walk, PT exercises. She managed to provide expert professional care, very quickly establishing trust...

Valentina H.

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Shironda R.


Pontiac, MI

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time/Full Time Caregiver (Special Needs Experience)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Below is my experience: I am a full time nanny who loves children and would only give the best care and attention to your little one(s). Care includes dressing, bathing, and preparing meals as well as homework help and enrichment. Light cleaning as it relates to the child's care, pick ups/drop offs and errands. I have also...
5.0
"Shironda was a joy to have! She brought a great energy and professionalism. She kept the kids entertained and she kept them in line. Fantastically fun, firm, and fair!"

Keanndra B.

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Sarah N.


Washington, MI

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time/Full Time Caregiver Available

I have worked with the elderly, specifically women who have dementia and Alzheimer's disease. I have taken care of all household duties and personal care. I have worked with special needs for 7 years too and provide the same care.
Sarah can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, personal care, light cleaning, hospice services & more
I don't have a lot of experience in this field yet, but I adore working with seniors. I have experience with the special needs community and there are some senior participants in the current program I work for. I can provide support with personal care, light house work and great companionship.
Claire can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, meal prep, dementia
Skills:

CPR

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Nichole M.


Auburn Hills, MI

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Former CNA With Awards Looking For Work With The Differently Abled

I have received many awards at my past facility for integrity, courage, etc. I worked for 4 years as a CNA. I volunteered in a special needs group home and worked with varying mental and physical disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy I also worked for 2. 5 years as a Med Tech and Supervisor in Assisted Living communities. I am now...
Nichole can also help with: Companionship, respite care, mobility assistance, hospice services, dementia, personal care & more
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Maria S.


Clarkston, MI

$22-30/hr7 yrs exp

27 Years Old! A Very Good Experience With Kids! I've Being A Nanny For A Long Time!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 7 years of experience. Being working with all the age and special needs! I love to be around kids and I'm very passionate about my job, doing arts, crafts, playtime, read time as well, meal prepared and laundry! My priority always is going to be the safety of my little ones and make sure they are happy. I also do...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Jenna V.


Rochester, MI

$11-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, I'm Jenna. I went to school at Saginaw Valley State University. I studied Psychology and Communication (focusing on child development). I have a lot of experience with children with Autism, FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome), and special needs. I am comfortable with all age ranges. I usually make sure the children do fun...
Jenna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Hi my name is Jadin, I have not cared for anyone with special needs before bit would love to learn! I am CPR certified and can travel if need be!
Hi, my name is Maria, and I have 6 years of experience working with children of all ages. I'm passionate about providing nurturing, loving care for children in order to help them grow and learn. I'm also very organized and I strive to create a clean, safe environment for your child! I look forward to the opportunity to join your...
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Samantha C.


Lake Orion, MI

$11-20/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny/babysitter

When I first started babysitting, I would pick up a 5-year-old from school in the morning and watch him until his mom got off of work, sometimes I would pick up his older siblings and watch them as well. I help out in the nursery at my church, teach 1st/2nd graders at my church, and help in the fours and fives classroom. I also...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Wilhemena H.


Ortonville, MI

$18-27/hr10 yrs exp

Part Full Time Or Part Time Care Giver

I have been caring for people all of my life. I was taking care of an elderly man, he is much better now. I have experience with all age groups. I don't have much experience with special needs clients, but if told what would be required and needed of me I believe it would be no problem for me! I'm am willing to learn new things...
I work as a behavior technician doing ABA therapy with children who have autism. I have always known I wanted to be in a career that allowed me to work with children, so I was super excited when I learned more about applied behavior analysis (ABA) and got into the field. It is so rewarding watching the kiddos I work with grow...
Whatever services are needed I most certainly can help you with that as I am trained in certified and most areas.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Dryden, MI

Paige H.

5.0

Hello We had Paige care for our two small children, age 10 month and 3-year-old. She also helped with our 7-year-old dog. We needed help for 2 years, so Paige was with us while our children grew older and we got an additional puppy too. She is dependable and on time. We liked how engaging...

- Michele B.

Michele H.

5.0

Michele took care of me following surgery. She was fantastic! She took care of my grandchildren, cooked and cleaned. She helped with anything we asked. GREAT COOK! Sweet, loving and kind.

- Lori A.

Doris L.

5.0

Doris is simply amazing at care-giving. She's reliable and dependable. She goes over and above with my family and wants to know likes/dislikes of her client. Then she will create activities around those likes. She has shared lots of ideas and will suggest things that will make my family member happy...

- April P.

Meagan M.

5.0

Meagan has been incredible with the two boys and is always bringing a positive clean energy to the house! During the return to work, our childcare needs have fluctuated and Meagan has been able to work on our time needs and has been always prompt! 2 thumbs way up!

- Enrique K.

Natalie M.

5.0

Natalie took care of my father in Troy. She was an EXCELLENT care giver. The absolute BEST. She helped my brother and I immensely navigate care for our father. Her knowledge, hard work and willingness to help was exceptional. I really miss her so much! I consider Natalie a member of my family...

- Jaya V.

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