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Tracy M.


Perry, MI

$20-49/hr6 yrs exp

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I worked in a low functioning home through Community Mental Health for 3 years, then transferred into a lockdown unit for severe alzheimer's and dementia patients. I was a shift lead and med passer for 2 years. I also worked for an in home care company for a few years, taking care of both adults and children with handicaps both...
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Marla S.


East Lansing, MI

$25-34/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time

Experience working with children and adults with special needs. Worked with children with Autism as TSS in schools, as well as in home ABA therapy sessions. Worked with adults in group home. Assisted adults with daily functioning, social outings, personal care, meal prep, overnight shifts... Also have some minimal experience...
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Kendra D.


Lansing, MI

$19-45/hr3 yrs exp

I Am Passionate About Providing Quality Childcare!

Hi my name is Kendra and I am have experience working with newborn babies all the way up to teenagers! I also have experience working successfully children with special needs. It's important to me to provide quality, safe, and fun care for your little one! I am a Recreational Therapist by trade but decided to step away to...
Kendra can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

I am a reliable, patient, and kind-hearted individual with extensive experience working with individuals with special needs. My father was a Special Education teacher, as well as the Special Education Director for our school district for over 10 years, which allowed me to be in the company of these individuals from a young age....
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Kitty E.


Lansing, MI

$15-18/hr3 yrs exp

I have a little over three and a half years worth of experience working with every age group. I started my childcare career nannying for a 10-year-old girl with special needs, I then moved onto working in an early childhood special needs classroom helping non-verbal kids learn to express themselves, after that I spent about a...
Kitty can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Diella R.


East Lansing, MI

$15/hr2 yrs exp

About Me!

I have always had a deep passion for working with children. Over the past 12 years, I've taken on a significant role in raising my little sister, which has fueled my love for childcare. Currently majoring in elementary education, I bring knowledge of early childhood development and over three years of hands-on experience in the...
Diella can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as outgoing, patient, and caring. I'm currently majoring in Special Education- Elementary Education as a second year student at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. I've been working with children since my pre-teens. Over these 6+ I've done many different nannying jobs at any time of day/night for a...
Rayna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm a current senior at MSU studying social work with a focus in child welfare. As a creative and friendly childcare provider with over 6 years of experience, I'm passionate about supporting families and providing reliable care. I have worked with kids in many different spaces like teaching taekwondo and swimming, and had...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Marina L.


Okemos, MI

$23-25/hr7 yrs exp

I have cared for children from ages 0-11 and love interacting with kids of all ages. I work at a hospital as well and am around kids all the time! I'd describe my personality as fun, compassionate and caring. I like caring for young children with special needs because it comes as a second nature to me and parents deserve a...
Marina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Cora K.


East Lansing, MI

$11-50/hr4 yrs exp

Cora

I'd describe my personality as bubbly, kind, and comforting. I like working with kids because I love doing fun crafts/activities, I feel like I connect well with children, and I could never get sick of them! I'm looking for a job that has shorter hours, pays well, and is nearby me. I started working with kids when I was 14...
Hi! I am outgoing and energetic and love being around children. I have been taking care of children for approximately 10 years, from infants to middle schoolers. I have my Bachelor's Degree from Aquinas College in elementary education and learning disabilities, and I am an 8th grade special education teacher in Howell. I am very...
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Sophie R.


Lansing, MI

$17-50/hr2 yrs exp

Sophie

Hi my name is Sophie! As a junior at Michigan State University on the Dean's List, I bring a bubbly personality and experience in childcare to my babysitting role. Growing up in a large family, I've always enjoyed caring for kids and have specialized in working with children with special needs, including my involvement with the...
Sophie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
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Juli M.


East Lansing, MI

$13-20/hr5 yrs exp

Funfunfun

Hi, I'm Juli! I'm a relaxed, but fun, girl who loves doing activities with the kiddos. I love playing sports, playing board games, doing crafts, and all sorts of other things. I've had about 8 years of professional experience working with children, and a few extra years of nonprofessional experience. I also have professional...
I began babysitting when I was 13, and continued to babysit for family members and friends throughout my middle school and high school years. I have worked with children ages 6 months and older. I love doing arts and crafts, music, and using my imagination with the kids. I am CPR certified and have worked with special needs...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Kristina T.


East Lansing, MI

$11-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time/Occasional Babysitter

I love children and love having fun! I have experience babysitting newborns-adolescents. My younger brother has autism, so I am very familiar with special need children. I have my own transportation and am very reliable. I am a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, so if your child has allergies or food sensitivities, you can know...
Kristina can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Morgan L.


DeWitt, MI

$11-15/hr9 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a passion for working with kids and have been for around nine years. Through the many years, I have had experiences with many different types of kids, personalities, temperaments with some difficult situations. I have babysat kids with behavioral challenges, special needs, and various medical needs, all of which have been...
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Morgan is absolutely wonderful with our 14-month old. She is patient, calm, caring and my son adores her!"

Shannon B.

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Amina B.


Lansing, MI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked as a full time nanny, an evening babysitter, a camp counselor and a full time early childhood educator. I worked as a nanny for kids of all ages, some of whom had special needs (such as autism), and young adults that had both physical and mental disabilities. I also have worked as a private caretaker for the...
Amina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Amina is a professional! I have been teaching early childhood in the NYC private schools, NM public schools, and in Santa Fe's Independent schools, for for over 27 years and continue to do so. I worked with Amina, most recently, in early childhood in Santa Fe,...

Cate D.

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Debra A.


Fowlerville, MI

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Private Caregiver, Companionship

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a private caregiver with approximately 15 years experience working with Dementia, elderly and special needs in their homes. I'm 59 years old and live near Howell. I'm willing to travel for your special someone and care for them. I can do meal prep, light housekeeping, dispense medications, pay bills, errands, exercises etc....
Debra can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Debra is a wonderful caregiver, helped care for my mother during the last couple years of her life. My mother had advanced Alzheimer's amongst other ailments, Debra was always kind and caring despite the many challenges certain times could bring. Debra was...

Steve M.

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Shay-lynn W.


Holt, MI

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Bilingual Sitter!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been experience working with kids (newborn - 21 years old) and special needs, my mother was retired from professional day care at our home for over 35 years! I have lots of tend wit lighthearted and active. I am deaf but nothing gonna stop me from anything and change by who I am! I used to volunteering from 13 years old -...
Shay-lynn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Shay-lynn was very communicative the whole process. She willingly answered all of my questions and even gave extra info to ensure I was comfortable with her in our home. She was flexible, and caring with my kids. We have decided to hire her on for some day time...

Jennifer S.

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Jaime B.


Grand Ledge, MI

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny Experienced In Caring For Infants And Special Needs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 13 years experience as a professional nanny. 8 years experience caring for children on the autism spectrum. My experience is with children ranging in age from 4 weeks to 12 years old. My skills and experience are wide ranging. I am adaptable and intuitive. I quickly learn the flow of a family and the needs of the parents...
Jaime can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Jaime has looked after our newborn and our toddler. She is wonderful with kids. Very patient, responsible and dependable. She took care of household chores, supervised our cleaners, and basically did everything that needs to be done. She also took care of our pet....

Soma C.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Haslett, MI

Morgan L.

5.0

Morgan is absolutely wonderful with our 14-month old. She is patient, calm, caring and my son adores her!

- Shannon B.

Amina B.

5.0

Amina is a professional! I have been teaching early childhood in the NYC private schools, NM public schools, and in Santa Fe's Independent schools, for for over 27 years and continue to do so. I worked with Amina, most recently, in early childhood in Santa Fe, NM. Not only does Amina have a...

- Cate D.

Debra A.

5.0

Debra is a wonderful caregiver, helped care for my mother during the last couple years of her life. My mother had advanced Alzheimer's amongst other ailments, Debra was always kind and caring despite the many challenges certain times could bring. Debra was always extremely reliable, well up...

- Steve M.

Shay-lynn W.

5.0

Shay-lynn was very communicative the whole process. She willingly answered all of my questions and even gave extra info to ensure I was comfortable with her in our home. She was flexible, and caring with my kids. We have decided to hire her on for some day time care we need on days there is no...

- Jennifer S.

Jaime B.

5.0

Jaime is amazing! Very professional, caring, loving, fun, high energy, responsible, experienced, great communicator.. everything you would want in a caregiver! We have 3 little kids (ages 1, 3, and 4) - would definitely re-hire!

- Justin D.

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