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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Grand Haven, MI

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Grand Haven, MI

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Lisa N.


Grand Haven, MI

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nurse Assistant

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a cna since 1988, I have worked with infants all the way to elderly with various health issues in a hospital setting, I have been doing home care for seven years and am very patient, kind, knowledgeable and reliable. I love one on one care and giving attention needed. Let's chat about your loved one and how I can...
5.0
"Lisa provided quality 24/7 in home care for our adult CP daughter for two weeks. She prepared meals, made sure all appointments were kept, and provided total day to day responsibilities for her well being."

Tom P.

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Elizabeth M.


Grand Haven, MI

$25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Your Child's New Favorite Friend!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Elizabeth and I am 24 years old. I have 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages, and have worked with special needs individuals as well. My main goals as your nanny will be to keep your child/children engaged with fun, hands on activities as well as offer as much help as I can when it comes to early...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Elizabeth is a true gem of a nanny! She is kind, thoughtful, dependable, and easily adapted to the needs of our family. She communicated well when she had questions or concerns about our girls and how we wanted situations to be handled, and always gave a detailed...

Danae L.

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Jamie B.


Grand Haven, MI

$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

I have 2. 5 years experience working as an Occupational Therapy Aide, not to be confused with a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. I helped children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Sensory Integration Dysfunction learn to be more aware of their bodies and emotions.
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Erica Van S.


Grand Haven, MI

$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hi! I have 7 years of experience with children (0-12) and 4 years of experience working with individuals with special needs. I can help with light housekeeping, am CPR certified, and have reliable transportation. I recently graduated with a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in providing therapy...
Erica Van can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I love working with people have prior experience with my grandparents. Willing to help in any way!! Have experience with special needs and memory loss.
Makayla can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, personal care, errands, dementia & more
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Brooke N.


Nunica, MI

$16-18/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a friendly and approachable childcare provider with 7 years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My journey began with positive experiences in previous babysitting roles, which solidified my desire to pursue a career in caregiving. With a college degree and certifications in First...
Brooke can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Makenzie S.


West Olive, MI

$20-50/hr • 11 yrs exp

Hello! I'm Makenzie. I'm 25 years old and have 11 years of babysitting experience and 2. 5 years of daycare experience. I've worked with children of all ages, from newborns to preteens, and have experience caring for twins and multiple kids at once. My background includes working with special needs children, such as autism and...
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Erika G.


West Olive, MI

$20-50/hr • 14 yrs exp

Hello ! I am a mother of 3 children ! I have twin boys and a daughter all with special needs ! I am very familiar with autism and special needs . I have been a house keeper and care provider for the last 15 years ! I love children and animals and love helping kids grow ! I love little minds ! I am Very big on hands on learning ....
I have experience caring for adults and the elderly. I substitute taught in a special needs classroom. My mother and mother-in-law both had dementia and needed care. I would love to help out a family with special care needs.
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Liberty M.


Spring Lake, MI

$25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Experienced Housekeeper Certified RSS For Special Needs

I worked with MOKA, an AFC non profit. I worked with the company for two years. I decided to further my experience in the medical field and pursued medical assisting. I received my RMA certification in October of 2016. I am CPR certified. In addition, I have been nannying for years. I have experience looking after ages ranging...
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Kaylee M.


Fruitport, MI

$22/hr • 5 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional

Hello! I'm an empathetic individual that loves serving others. I have experience caring for a family member with Alzheimer's. I have worked with individuals that have sensory, medical, and therapeutic needs. With all my skills and experience, I'm able to provide a supervised, safe, and stable environment for your loved one. It's...
I love kids of all ages! I have lots of experience doing child care in church, working at childcare, multiple years babysitting, and volunteering with children. I also have experience watching children with special needs. I am currently a college student working to get my degree in health sciences. I love fall, books, the...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Amanda L.


Hudsonville, MI

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Amanda From Michigan

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Amanda! I have always grown up caring for kids. I come from a very big family and have always been heavily involved in childcare from a young age. I absolutely love spending time with children, I believe it's important to be so present with them and actively engaged- we have so much we can learn from their...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We love her! Amanda is our favorite sitter. She is great with my three kids. She has taken care of my toddlers and newborn and my kids get so excited when she comes over. She is the only sitter who my kids don't cry when I leave. She is such a blessing and has...

Kylee L.

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Zoe P.


Holland, MI

$15/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Zoe! I am 23 years old and am currently in graduate school at the University of Tennessee Knoxville for behavioral analysis and work with kids with Autism! I have experience in childcare with ages 0-12 in the past by nannying, working soccer camps for children, and being a counselor at a summer camp. I also have...
Zoe can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Ruthann G.


Holland, MI

$10-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Caregiver/Nanny For Those With Special Needs

I love working with kids who have special needs, especially those with ADHD and behavioral disorders. I believe that every kid has great potential and just needs someone to encourage them and allow them to discover who they are. I grew up on a farm working with "at-risk" and behavioral kids who just needed help focusing and...
5.0
"Ruthann was fun, energetic and interacted wonderfully with our children. We have a daughter with special physical needs and Ruthann jumped in with two feet, willing to learn how to care for her. My kids talk fondly of Ruthann often and we miss her dearly! "

Erin V.

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Angela H.


Muskegon, MI

$11-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Angela, I go by Angie usually. I am about to move to Muskegon soon. I grew up with a big family so helping my parents with my siblings was a daily thing. After graduating high school I began working at a daycare. Then later switched daycares. I worked with infants both times. Ages were 6 weeks to 18 months. I...
5.0
"Angie was great with our 9 year old special needs child. She was always very attentive to her needs. She was reliable and always on time. I would highly recommend her. "

Jill C.

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Brooke A.


Jenison, MI

$23-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

I have babysat from age 12 and still do for friends and family. I worked at a daycare as an assistant teacher in the toddler room and quickly realized I wanted to make a career out of childcare. I went through GRCC and got my Child Development Associates Certificate(CDA) and became the lead teacher in the infant room. I planned...
5.0
"Brooke is great with my kids!! She is top on my list when I need child care!"

Mandi D.

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Julia M.


Allendale, MI

$23-24/hr • 8 yrs exp

Reliable, Fun, And Energetic Nanny/sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Looking for a part-time position! Available between 6am-12 p.m. Hi families! My name is Julia and I am 21 years old. I am currently a server in the evenings but just ended my full-time nanny for a 1. 5, 5, and 7-year-old, they transitioned their youngest to daycare this fall and will no longer needed me, so I am looking to...
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

I have been a part of the LINKS program in my high school for three years. This is a class where I was paired one on one with a student whom I assisted in their general education classes. I also assisted a special education teacher in a classroom. The past two summers I taught swim lessons to special needs students. Through...
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Emalee C.


Muskegon, MI

$11-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

Reliable Caretaker

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Emalee! I'm currently an ABA Therapy Behavioral Technician. Most recently I've worked with children ages 2-15, but I am comfortable with all ages and needs. I have experience with special needs, I'm CPR and First Aid Certified, I have 10+ childhood training certifications, and meet annual training requirements through...
Emalee can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Emalee came by our home and met with us and kids prior to starting babysitting for us. She was on time and prepared with questions for us and made us feel at ease with all of her experience. She works at a local day care and is studying early child hood education...

Sarah D.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Grand Haven, MI

Lisa N.

5.0

Lisa provided quality 24/7 in home care for our adult CP daughter for two weeks. She prepared meals, made sure all appointments were kept, and provided total day to day responsibilities for her well being.

- Tom P.

Elizabeth M.

5.0

Elizabeth is a true gem of a nanny! She is kind, thoughtful, dependable, and easily adapted to the needs of our family. She communicated well when she had questions or concerns about our girls and how we wanted situations to be handled, and always gave a detailed rundown of the day when we returned...

- Danae L.

Amanda L.

5.0

We love her! Amanda is our favorite sitter. She is great with my three kids. She has taken care of my toddlers and newborn and my kids get so excited when she comes over. She is the only sitter who my kids don't cry when I leave. She is such a blessing and has a gift with children.

- Kylee L.

Ruthann G.

5.0

Ruthann was fun, energetic and interacted wonderfully with our children. We have a daughter with special physical needs and Ruthann jumped in with two feet, willing to learn how to care for her. My kids talk fondly of Ruthann often and we miss her dearly!

- Erin V.

Angela H.

5.0

Angie was great with our 9 year old special needs child. She was always very attentive to her needs. She was reliable and always on time. I would highly recommend her.

- Jill C.

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