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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Farmington, MI
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Farmington, MI
I love and enjoy being around kids. They're full of energy and bring so much joy. Growing up as a teenager. I babysitter several kids.
Volunteered with the 5th and 6th graders at church. Some of my jobs were. Working at a daycare. Bus attendant while transporting special need children. Teacher assistant at a Montessori school.
Katrina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Victoria M.
Farmington, MI
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very detail oriented person who can multitask, and organize. I have worked with multiple children ranging from 6-month-old special needs to 13-year-olds. I have babysat a lot when I was younger and I am ready to get back to play! I am CPR, First Aid, AED, and Lifeguard certified so you can trust me to take care of...
Victoria can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have worked in all areas of the childcare field. I have worked with infants through preschool and also as a Director and Assistant Director at Childcare Centers. I have implemented weekly lesson plans, parent/teacher conferences, home visits, kept current records of progress as well as working with special needs children. I...
Mildred can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have skills in working with special needs children/young adults with my 18 years experience as a teacher, case manager, program/behavioral consultant, etc. Over my career span, I have provided services for just about all types of disabled children and young adults.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Katie I just graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology at Michigan State University and I am looking for a job! The past three summers, I've spent time babysitting for multiple families with children ranging from newborns to 11-year-olds. I also had a job babysitting my best friends nephew, he is 2 years old, until...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Katie is super sweet and did a great job watching my 2 boys, I would definitely recommend her! "
Shathar C.
5.0
(1)
My name is Kim. I have over 15 years of experience caring for kids of all ages, and I love working with children more than most things in life. I have experience with a multitude of special needs, I'm highly creative, attentive, and always on time.
I am the oldest of 10, so although I have years of paid experience, I've been...
Kimberly can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kim was a great match for our family. I have a rambunctious toddler and a teething infant. It's important to me to have someone who is patient and trustworthy. I love Kim's gentle redirect approach to the big feelings and that she has an activity ready any day...
Suhaily F.
5.0
(1)
My name is Lorelei and I am 24 years old. I graduated from Wayne State University's School of Social Work and currently work as a therapist for children on the autism spectrum. Prior to my current job, I spent a short amount of time working as a caregiver in an assisted living home and thoroughly enjoyed the residents I met...
Abby H.
Commerce Township, MI
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Abby!
I graduated in 2020 with my master's degree in speech-language pathology. My bachelor's degree is in communication disorders, and I have a minor in child development. I am currently an SLP for a local school district.
Working with children is something I absolutely love! I have taken many classes...
5.0
"Abby is bright and cheerful. She has volunteered multiple times to "hang out" with my young adult son with ASD. She is a fantastic role model with positive energy. "
Cathy S.
Melissa A.
Livonia, MI
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have nannied for multiple families long term and have experience with newborns, multiples, twins, and special needs! I have 10 years of experience as a nanny and 7 years experience as a professional career nanny since obtaining a college degree. I am reliable, on time, and find myself to be pretty fun. I love spending...
Melissa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
5.0
"Melissa has cared for my children for several years. She came every morning and cared for my twins before school and drove them to school. My twins have special needs and they are often very difficult during morning routines. She was able to care for them with...
Carrie M.
Patricia G.
Northville, MI
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Well There's Nothing I Like Better Than Having Children Around
3.3
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Pat I have been a professional Nanny for over 15 years. Four amazing children of my own, I would love grandchildren some day. Teach early learning communication skills to reduce frustration between parent and child. Also increases IQ. Art degree, CPR certified and special needs. Fitness enthusiast. And so much...
Patricia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I enjoyed meeting with Pat to review the position to care for my infant daughter. She was very professional and friendly. I look forward to working with her in the future."
Amanda W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 1 yr and half experience working with autistic children ages 3, 4, And 8 yr old. I did ABA therapy with them.
5.0
"I hired Brittany to care for my adult son diagnosed with autism. She was both compassionate, trained, and professional. Her experience with ABA therapy was a huge plus."
Andrea W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Abby!
I graduated in 2020 with my master's degree in speech-language pathology. My bachelor's degree is in communication disorders, and I have a minor in child development. I am currently an SLP for a local school district.
Working with children is something I absolutely love! I have taken many classes...
Abby can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Abby has been the best Nanny I have ever hired thus far! She was very dependable, kind, loving and took excellent care of my boys! It was such a great feeling knowing that when I was at work, my boys were in great hands. She is absolutely the best and I highly...
Michele M.
3.5
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My journey in education has been driven by a passion for teaching and a commitment to creating inclusive learning environments. I am presently a junior in Madonna University's teaching program with my major in Physical Education and American Sign Language, which has equipped me with a strong foundation in both subjects....
5.0
"Riem has been a wonderful addition to our family. She is reliable, responsible, caring, energetic, self motivated, and a joy to be around."
Jane E.
Bonnie B.
Wixom, MI
$17-26/hr • 13 yrs exp
Mom With Special Needs Knowledge Looking For A Family Who Needs Someone During Summer
Hi! I am Bonnie, I am a single mom of four children. I work for Walled Lake schools during the school year, as an ASD para. I love my job, it is so much fun and rewarding working with the amazing kids I see every day. The students in my class range from kindergarten to 3rd grade. During the summer I would love to help someone...
Bonnie can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Years of experience with newborns, infants, toddlers, and kids with special needs (I have twins and one is special needs). I can also provide household services like light cooking, cleaning, and running errands. I am thorough, quick, and have a strong sense of organization and cleanliness. During the day I work full time at a...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Hi, my name is Taylor. I recently just graduated from Oakland University and I am currently taking some time off before returning to school. As of right now, I have a family I work for in the afternoons and I am looking for a job to occupy my mornings. I can be available as early as I am needed but most leave by noon each day....
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Mariyam B.
Walled Lake, MI
$15-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello, I'm Mariyam! I have babysat for families I know for 4 years. Professionally, I have 2 and a half years experience working with children with autism, so I can take care of a special needs child. I am a very caring person and can truly have fun with the kids. I am caring, punctual, trustworthy, and love kids. I can cook,...
Mariyam can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I am looking for some hours later in the day/ weekend and and more regular summer hours as I am employed by a school district during the school year.
For the last 6 years I've worked as a special needs para-educator at an Adult Transition Program for a local school district. I have worked with children and young adults with...
Kelli can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kahlea N.
Southfield, MI
$15-24/hr • 4 yrs exp
The gratitude and appreciation you receive from patients and their families for your care and support is truly rewarding and heartwarming. And added benefit of being a caregiver to the patient is also building relationships with the patients themselves are supposed to their families.
I have experience caring for children from newborn to teenagers. I also have tons of experience with special needs children. I love children.
Resume and References upon request
Courtney can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Farmington, MI
Katie F.
5.0
Katie is super sweet and did a great job watching my 2 boys, I would definitely recommend her!
- Shathar C.
Kimberly K.
5.0
Kim was a great match for our family. I have a rambunctious toddler and a teething infant. It's important to me to have someone who is patient and trustworthy. I love Kim's gentle redirect approach to the big feelings and that she has an activity ready any day they are with her. I've had Kim over...
- Suhaily F.
Abby H.
5.0
Abby is bright and cheerful. She has volunteered multiple times to "hang out" with my young adult son with ASD. She is a fantastic role model with positive energy.
- Cathy S.
Melissa A.
5.0
Melissa is an excellent nanny. She took care of our two girls ages 6 and 9 for the summer of 2021. We would have kept her in a heartbeat if the kids didn't have to go back to school full time in the fall. Melissa engaged them in a variety of activities so that their screen time was minimal. They...
- Andrea S.
Patricia G.
4.0
I interviewed Pat to care for my two boys. She came to the house, made references available and returned all of my messages in a timely manner. I enjoyed meeting her and felt she had a wonderful personality I would have loved to hire to care for my family. My needs changed therefore I made no hire....
- Jackie B.
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Ratings for Farmington, MI special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Farmington, MI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.