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Special needs caregivers in Goodrich, MI

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Megan K.


Grand Blanc, MI

$11-15/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced And Willing To Learn

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I am a college student, working towards a degree in Occupational Therapy. My goal is to work with children who have special needs and disabilities. I also volunteer at a camp for children and young adults with disabilities in the summer, which I love doing. I am comfortable in handling different situations. If I do not know how...
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Cynthia S.


Ortonville, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Your Next Assistant

Hello, hopefully I can make your life easier. I have several yrs experience in home care. I have many skills including straight catheterization, wound care, enteral feeding, ROM, transfers, dementia care, experience with ALS, ADD/ADHD, MS, paralysis, CVA, Parkinson's, and more. I also enjoy cleaning, organizing, helping with...
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Sierra B.


Burton, MI

$13-50/hr1 yrs exp

Child Care

I can work with schedules! I have 2 days off I'm completely free and can work anytime you need me to! I'm passionate about caring for children and helping them grow and develop. I have raised my 3 siblings with also one year of childcare experience, where I supported families by providing reliable and engaging care for their...
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Denise S.


Davison, MI

$11-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Childcare Provider , BCLS Certified.

I have many years of Child Care experience, including Cerebral Palsy child. I have been involved with Girl scouts, Boy scouts and 4H activities.
Denise can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Chitambo K.


Grand Blanc, MI

$13-18/hr4 yrs exp

Nurse Assistant

I have family members with some challenges so am so empathetic that's why I decided to come out here help some one in need.
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Michele H.


Davison, MI

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Michele, I am a mature woman with many years of caregiving infants, toddlers, school aged children and elderly. I've worked in daycares, private nanny and in-home elderly care. I've raised two grown men (now in their 20's and one with special needs). I'm willing and able to help you with light housekeeping,...
Michele can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Lori V.


Ortonville, MI

$18-26/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny/ Childcare Or Special Needs Caregiver

I have owned and operated a licensed family daycare home in Grosse Pointe, Michigan for over 10 and a half years. Prior to that, I was a substitute teacher for ages k-8th grades for the Grosse Pointe school system. I taught preschool for six and a half years in a Rochester Hills organization. I was a professional nanny for a...
Lori can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Kendra S.


Clarkston, MI

$17-20/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver/sitter Available For Summer Vacation Hours And Long-term

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have eight plus years of experience in the care giving field with the same client (special needs). Activity planning, transporting, meal prep & passing medication includes some responsibilities I feel will prepare me for future jobs.
Kendra can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kendra has been an amazing addition to our family. She still takes care of my girls, but I would recommend her 110%. Reliable, responsible, and caring. She is awesome and we are lucky to have her."

Elisa C.

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Mary R.


Waterford, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Patience And Empathy

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am comfortable with hoyer lifts, wheel chair transfer, patient positioning to avoid bed sores, showering, oral and perennial care. I have cared for hospice patients and individuals with various special needs. I have experience with seizure disorders, head injuries, ALS and Parkinsons patients.
Mary can also help with: Personal care, respite care, companionship, hospice services, mobility assistance, specialized care & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Mary has very unique Caregiver qualifications. When we met her, she was just coming off of caring for another ALS patient. We hired Mary to care for my buddy D, who battled ALS for over 2 years. Mary worked over 50 hours per week supporting D & often...

Mike M.

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Veronica M.


Swartz Creek, MI

$20-300/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Innovator For All Ages

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Over the past 8 years, I have realized my passion is with children. I have worked closely with special needs individuals and have watched multiple children ages 3 months to 16 years old over the years. The best part about working with children is that every day is a new experience for them and with them. My goal is to become...
Veronica can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Veronica has been working with us since the end of Sep 2020. She is great at communicating with us and our kids. She is flexible and has become like a family member. Our kids love her. She helps them with virtual school, arts and crafts and has them clean up their...

Anthony L.

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Debra W.


White Lake, MI

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Although I do not have a specialize training for Special Care I am an extremely smart and caring person. I can and am willing to learn and do most in order to make the lives better for those that need me.
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Paige H.


Pontiac, MI

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time Babysitter

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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Janet C.


Swartz Creek, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with babies, children and children with special needs. I am a very loving, caring and energetic person. I am CPR and First Aid trained. I love kids of all ages. I enjoy reading to children, music, arts and crafts and sports as well as having fun with them. I love to cook. I have endless energy. Housekeeping and...
Janet can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Janet is exactly who she says she is "a fun loving Grandma". Janet has been taking care of my 8 year old daughter and we fell in-love with Janet quickly. She is loving, caring, thoughtful and is really good at keeping Anna busy between dress-up, cooking, arts &...

Talisha R.

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Kaitlin L.


Lapeer, MI

$15/hr10 yrs exp

A Little About Me And My Story!

Hi! My name's Kaiti, I've babysat since 11. I have experience with kids ages 0- 12 years. I babysat in my teens and joined Careers in Ed in HS. I earned my parapro certification along with other trainings. I spent 2 years doing work experience in elementary education, graduated and was hired in 2 months later. I have worked for...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Kaitlin is the most excellent caregiver you ask for! My daughter has autism and Kaitlin is not only beyond patient, kind and understanding but she also enjoys setting up and doing sensory friendly activities! Shes not just great with my special needs child but also...

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Alison A.


White Lake, MI

$11-15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I am looking for a wonderful family who is looking for some weekend help or date night sitter! I have over 15 years experience caring for children, ages newborn to 15, in a variety of settings. I got my bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from WMU, with hopes of getting my masters eventually to work in a...
Alison can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ali provided after school care to our daughters for 2 years and was nothing short of amazing! She never missed a pickup, was always flexible, respected our house rules, and the girls absolutely love her! We wish she could have come with us when we moved out of...

Sarah A.

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Shyra B.


Flint, MI

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Shyra and I have been working in the Healthcare Field for 20 years. I'm a non-smoker. I have worked with many different levels of care. I have worked in group homes and done respite care for children, with autism and cerebral palsy, I have worked with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, TBI and Hospice. I am...
5.0
"She was on time for the interview and she cane with her resume. she answered all my questions. She is very knowledgeable and informative about the needs of the special person. She has knowledge about medications. I was very please that I met her And I would...

Hana L.

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Jennifer B.


Highland, MI

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 yrs experience working with children, along with raising 3 of my own. I have worked in child care centers, as a nanny, taught Sunday school for years and worked with children with special needs. Most recently I taught a parent tot class at a preschool. I am now looking to find a family that would be a good match....
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jennifer has worked with our family since the start of the last school year. She is a delight to have as a part of our family. She is fun, energetic and engaging. Dealing with tweens can be very challenging at times. Jennifer easily established a trusting...

Mattie P.

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Cheryl H.


Davisburg, MI

$23-24/hr1 yrs exp

Cheryl H Of Davisburg, MI

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a energetic and positive mother of 3 adult children. I have worked for an elementary school for 13 years as at special needs sub. I am currently working with 2 families. One has MS and the other RA. I assist, transport to dr appts /errands and light housework. A lot of what I do is social. I enjoy working with...
Cheryl can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands
5.0
"Cheryl is very kind and pleasant. She has been wonderful to work with and we are fortunate to have found her."

Tim J.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Noemy and I'm an applied behavior analysis tech. I'm very flexible. I have spent the last few years working with dementia patients in a group home setting. I am passionate about helping developmentally disabled people reach their full potential and encouraging them to discover all the different talents that make...
5.0
"Did housework without having to ask her and helped my friend and I out tremendously. Great personality and great with the kids and is an all around great person."

Tiffany C.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Goodrich, MI

Kendra S.

5.0

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Kendra. She has been so great to my two boys. Kendra is so involved with my kids when she takes care of them. My kids do fun activities as well as learn, TV time is at a minimum. She continuously goes above and beyond. Kendra is also professional, trusting,...

- Anthony N.

Mary R.

5.0

Mary has very unique Caregiver qualifications. When we met her, she was just coming off of caring for another ALS patient. We hired Mary to care for my buddy D, who battled ALS for over 2 years. Mary worked over 50 hours per week supporting D & often modified her schedule to fit our...

- Mike M.

Veronica M.

5.0

Veronica has been caring for my children for several months now, and I would absolutely recommend her. Veronica is thoughtful and patient with my 2yo and 6yo. My youngest gave her a hard time early on refusing to nap for her. But Veronica was super patient with my kiddo's exhausted frustrations and...

- Kate I.

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.

Janet C.

5.0

Jan is absolutely wonderful! She was my daughter's caregiver for 8 years, and quickly became family. Jan is very loving, caring, and so very patient, which was necessary with our special needs daughter. She went above and beyond to make herself available and loved our daughter as one of her own....

- Care member

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