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Find special needs caregivers in Grand Rapids, MI that you’ll love
108 special needs caregivers are listed in Grand Rapids, MI
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Grand Rapids, MI
Mackenzie D.
Grand Rapids, MI
$19-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
I've been working with kids for basically my entire life, and I wanted to keep working with kids, so here I am! I am an energetic, fun sitter who loves kids of any age. I have worked with children as babies and up to teenagers as a nanny, and worked with children with special needs for 3 years in a wide range of ages. I am able...
Mackenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Morgan P.
Grand Rapids, MI
$20-31/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi there! I'm Morgan and I just graduated at GVSU and currenrlu attend graduate school for pediatric occupational therapy. I have experience in childcare for over 7 years. I am a current special needs caretaker to a nonverbal 8-year-old girl and her two sisters (8-12). Over the summer I was the lead preschool teacher at an early...
Morgan can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Koriel C.
Grand Rapids, MI
$14-19/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello everyone, I am a fun, energetic person that has a true love for children. I have a love for caring for people since I was a child my dream job was to be a mother. I have a5-year-old little brother that was born when I was 16, due to my mother's health I helped her out a lot with him and within his first years of life, he...
Koriel can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
Special Needs Care
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Prima. I'm an experienced, caring, and eager nanny/ babysitter. I have 5 younger siblings, so I have experience in caring for children of all ages. I also have some experience caring for children with special needs. I am CPR and first aid trained, so I'm well equipped to keep your kid(s) healthy and safe. I am very...
Prima can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Amanda M.
Grand Rapids, MI
$11-16/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Amanda. I am a very patient, active, ambitious, and outgoing person. Two years ago I babysat for a family during the summer. I cared for a girl and helped take care of her pets as well. I occasionally would drive her to camps and helped her with lunch. I am currently a Learning Disabilities major at Aquinas...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Andrea H.
Grand Rapids, MI
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
I work at our local Cheboygan Area High School as a Special Needs Aide, where I habe been for close to five years. In the summers I work with elder residents as a certified Nurse Aide and often sit for our lake neighbors! Would love to help out and get to know your little one while you explore our great area! Thanks!
Andrea can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Andrea is the best caregiver that we’ve ever had. Her attention to detail and nurturing personality make her an ideal caregiver. We would HIGHLY recommend her. Having three boys is hard even for me to handle but Andrea makes it look so easy, they just adore her! "
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sabina. I have worked and have been around kids for years. I started nannying kids when I was about 12 years old. I watched a family of 4 children and watched them grow up for about 4 years. I then was a nanny for a family of 3 (ages 4-8 when I was 16 years old). I then went on later in my life to work in foster...
I am a former collegiate athlete (soccer) and coach for younger premier athletes and have always been passionate about working with kids and helping to develop personalities and interests! I have four years of experience working in special needs classes and five years of experience working as a sitter/nanny for all ages and have...
Holly can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello :) I work at KentISD currently with young adults with special needs & I am primarily looking for work during summer break. I am the oldest of 6 kids and I have years of experience nannying kids of all ages. I went to school for engineering, and worked in that field for a few years before landing in education. Some of my...
Wylynn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am 1 of 6 girls in my family and have always been around looking after my sisters. In high school I would babysit on my weekends for my teachers children as well as families of children that my parents knew. In high school I also worked with special needs children for two years and it was an amazing experience.
Hannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hello! I have been an active babysitter since I was 16 years old, leaving me with 10 years of experience. I currently work full-time as a School Psychologist for a local school district. I have graduate training in child development and applied behavior analysis. I have experience working with kids with disabilities, including...
Ashlyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Jennifer B.
Grand Rapids, MI
$16-23/hr • 6 yrs exp
As a certified teacher with six years of childcare experience, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My calm, friendly, and outgoing personality allows me to connect with children on a personal level. Before teaching I was a certified occupational therapist assistant for 10 years at Mary Free Bed. I...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi My name is Kira and I am 21 years old. I have 6 years of experience in babysitting and I worked as a early childhood educator for a year and a half where I cared for children from ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. I can help with Travel, Light Housekeeping, running errands, and more. Every single child I care for I treat them...
Kira can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
I have been providing childcare for 40 years. I'm fun, creative, dependable, ethical and a good communicator.
I have 20+ years experience with various types of special needs: ASD, ADHD, physical disability/injury, feeding therapy, challenging behaviors, administration of medication, sick child care, trauma.
Recently, I have...
Allison can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Day camp counselor for youth of all ages; CPR certified; experience with youth with special needs; taken child development courses; multiple years of experience with newborns, infants, and toddlers; fan of craft time and going to the park.
Gabrielle can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Lauren B.
Grand Rapids, MI
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently employed full time, Mon-Fri 8-5. Please contact me with any babysitting needs ONLY. See experience below
Behavioral Technician for special needs children ranging from 3-18yrs. I am also CPR certified for infants and adults.
Childcare giver to a micro-preemie (started at 7mo). Maintained a routine based on...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Carter S.
Grand Rapids, MI
$22/hr • 5 yrs exp
As a creative and nurturing individual with a passion for fostering children's growth, I have dedicated the last five years to providing exceptional childcare. My experience includes caring for two children simultaneously, ensuring their safety, well-being, and engagement in enriching activities. I believe in open communication...
Carter can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Please consider me for last minute, occasional, part-time and full-time :)
I'm currently studying to be a Pediatric Physician's Assistant at Grand Valley State. I would love the opportunity to get messy, loud, goofy and energetic with your kiddos... all while making sure we clean up afterward, of course ;) I am a...
Isabella can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Cami V.
Grand Rapids, MI
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! I do independent CLS work with individual clients via their parent/guardian, working hand in hand with their supports coordinators through network 180. Working with special needs is my passion and what my career life has consisted mostly of. The ICLS work I do is very flexible and leaves plenty of random availability for...
Cami can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Ashley R.
Grand Rapids, MI
$15/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'm a nurturing caregiver with a passion for helping children grow and develop. With over a year of experience, I'm patient, calm, and creative, making me a great fit for children of all ages. I prioritize open communication with parents, ensuring they're always informed about their child's day. I'm comfortable enforcing...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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Ratings for Grand Rapids, MI special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Grand Rapids, MI are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews of the 108 listed special needs caregivers.