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Find special needs caregivers in Gaylord, MI that you’ll love

13 special needs caregivers are listed in Gaylord, MI

The average posted rate is $12/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Gaylord, MI

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Eliza F.


Gaylord, MI

$14-18/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Loving, Energetic, Resonsible Sitter Ready To Make Memories

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a fun loving, energetic, patient, and creative individual with about 5 years of experience in childcare. I have experience working with special needs children as I tutored an autistic homeschooled student, I also have experience working one on one with children along with group settings. My personality is to turn every...
Eliza can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Eliza is very engaging with the kids, always playing, helping with preschool at home work and outside activities."

Elisa M.

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Sherry C.


Gaylord, MI

$11-15/hr10 yrs exp

I've did In-Home Care, worked in group homes, worked with the special needs in a day program and worked in a nursing home! I truly have a lot of patience! I love helping people out!
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Sherry C.


Gaylord, MI

$11-15/hr10 yrs exp

I've did In-Home Care, worked in group homes, worked with the special needs in a day program and worked in a nursing home! I truly have a lot of patience! I love helping people out!
Sherry can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, companionship & more
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Lisa W.


Elmira, MI

$22/hr10 yrs exp

HOME HEALTH AIDE PARTIME . COMPANIONSHIP,LITEHOUSE KEEPING&MEALS

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am 57 old, been in homecare most of my life. I'v been a homeprovider for the state of Michigan since 2000. Currently working with them now, plus working for cdc, child care for the state too. I have given insulin shot, and filled meds. Have given many bed baths, personalcare, showers always making sure they are comfortable in...
Lisa can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, personal care, hospice services, dementia, visiting physician & more
5.0
"Lisa W. is an excellent caregiver for my parents. She takes charge, knows just what to do, and has a fun personality. I highly recommend her for any job. She is dependable, punctual and has helped us tremendously. It's nice to have someone who laughs and likes...

Christine E.

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Jessica B.


Waters, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Pediatric Home Care Registered Nurse Living In Northern Michigan

Hi. I enjoy spending time with special needs kids. I moved up here 6 years ago to help with our family business and I miss my special kiddos. I prefer infants or toddlers but have experience with all ages. Have been a Certified Nurses Aide since 1995 and received my RN in 1999. I currently work as a RN Home Care Provider. I am...
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Mackenzie S.


Elmira, MI

$11-15/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny/sitter

I have had many many experiences watching/nannying children with special needs or disabilities physical or mental.
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Jessica T.


Boyne Falls, MI

$20/hr8 yrs exp

After School And Date Night Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm 24 years old and have a degree in Developmental Psychology. I'm originally from Grand Rapids and worked as a nanny for twin toddlers for a year during my gap year. While at college, I worked as a nanny for 3 years for the same family with 2 children. One of these children has OCD, ADHD, and Autism. I worked with special...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jessica is amazing! She nannied for my twin boys for about a year, from 2yo-3yo. She took them to different fun activities and was always on time and extremely dependable. She is very friendly and my boys were a bit of a handful and she handled them very well. She...

Sarah M.

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Vicki B.


Boyne City, MI

$11-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver; Emergency, Substitute, Part Time (or Full If In My Home! )

I have a lifetime of care experience both from raising my own children, and caring for children and adults with special needs! I am a retired home health care provider, who has owned and operated my own business for many years, and am now looking for something a bit less demanding! I have six adult children who are all married...
Vicki can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

CPR

Hi! I worked with a special needs child for 3 years (age 5-8) who has, Autism, ADHD, and OCD. I went through the diagnostic process with them. I also did an Occupational Therapy Internship in the schools high special needs program with mainly elementary and middle school children.
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Alexis D.


Mancelona, MI

$17-28/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

Hello, I am a young lady looking to expand my knowledge in healthcare! I am a CENA currently a skilled nursing facility. I have some experience taking care of people with special needs and just like every other person I care for I treat them with dignity, respect, and compassion. After all everyone is human.
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Vicki B.


Boyne City, MI

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Special Needs Caregiver

I am actually a retired home health care nurse in Indiana, currently moving to Boyne City, and looking for something fun as a part time job. I have 6 adult children, and two adopted special medical needs kiddos. I have spent many years now caring for a child with a feeding pump, mitochondrial disease, Asperger, Epilepsy, and...
I have experience with working with kids with Cerebral palsy, autism, down syndrome, Hard of Hearing or deaf, and many more.
I have 4 years of babysitting experience in addition to the ongoing experience I have in working with children with disabilities and special needs. I have worked with a wide range of ages and I enjoy finding creative ways to engage with each child/young adult in a way that best suits their personalities and interests. I...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Gaylord, MI

Eliza F.

5.0

Eliza is very engaging with the kids, always playing, helping with preschool at home work and outside activities.

- Elisa M.

Lisa W.

5.0

Lisa W. is an excellent caregiver for my parents. She takes charge, knows just what to do, and has a fun personality. I highly recommend her for any job. She is dependable, punctual and has helped us tremendously. It's nice to have someone who laughs and likes what they are doing. There was...

- Christine E.

Jessica T.

5.0

Jessica is amazing! She nannied for my twin boys for about a year, from 2yo-3yo. She took them to different fun activities and was always on time and extremely dependable. She is very friendly and my boys were a bit of a handful and she handled them very well. She helped us potty train and got them...

- Sarah M.

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