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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 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Grand Haven, MI

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Lisa N.


Grand Haven, MI

$25-30/hr10 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/hr8 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & 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.

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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, dementia, personal care, errands & more
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Brooke N.


Nunica, MI

$16-18/hr7 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/hr11 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/hr14 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/hr2 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/hr5 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Amanda L.


Hudsonville, MI

$10-15/hr10 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, 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/hr7 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: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Ruthann G.


Holland, MI

$10-25/hr8 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/hr4 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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Elyse W.


Allendale, MI

$22-23/hr7 yrs exp

Elyse

Hi there! My name is Elyse, I am 22 years old, and I live in Grand Rapids. I attended GVSU for 1. 5 years and took classes for child development and elementary Ed. I have been babysitting since I was 12, and have always loved working with kids. January 2022- August 2022, I nannied 2 boys, ages 3 and 1. August 2022- December...
Elyse can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"We love Elyse! She has been our nanny since our daughter was 10 weeks old. She is everything to our family. Between crafts, meals and tidying up, we would not have survived our first year without her. She goes above and beyond to make both the kids and the parents...

Philip K.

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Analiza S.


Muskegon, MI

$20-21/hr8 yrs exp

previously a caregiver/nanny for a child with severe developmental special needs, 8-year-old female with a G-tube and needed multiple medications throughout the day, provided specialized care tailored to the child's needs. This includes administering medications, managing feeding through the G-tube, and ensuring the child's...
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Brooke A.


Jenison, MI

$23-50/hr10 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/hr8 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, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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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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