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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lansing, MI

The average posted rate is $14/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Lansing, MI

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Jasmine T.


Okemos, MI

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Jasmine. I am a graduate student at Michigan State University, pursuing a degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders to become a Speech-Language Pathologist. I have many years of experience providing childcare in various settings, including home, school, and volunteer programs, with a special focus on...
Jasmine can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jasmine has helped care for our young child for over a year and truly has become part of the family. Our son absolutely adores her and we will miss her when we move from the area. If you are looking for an empathetic and playful provider, look no further."

Bre B.

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Hannah F.


DeWitt, MI

$10-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently employed and I will update my profile when the children I am caring for have outgrown the need for a nanny. Thank you. I have a great passion for working with children. Caring for children has been one of the greatest pleasures of my life. I worked at the Childcare Center in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. My position...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Hannah has worked for us for almost 4 years. She started when my children were just little they are both going to school now and we are so sad to see her move on. My children love her like family. She has been absolutely wonderful for us. She has been flexible...

Jill M.

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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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

Hi! I'm Taylor! I am a very patient, and out going person who has 9 years of experience of caring for my own families members kids to other families kids as well! With me, your children will receive exceptional care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if asked. At my school I take care of the kids with specials needs...
Taylor can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Keri K.


Holt, MI

$13-18/hr7 yrs exp

A Nanny You Can Trust

Growing up with 7 siblings 4 with epilepsy, adhd, add, odd, and deaf, was not an easy task for me growing up. So I chose to learn how to help manage my amazing house hold and that's where it began. I began to apply different technicques in situations and study what helped or why something happened (too stemming, too...
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Hannah Y.


East Lansing, MI

$18-22/hr4 yrs exp

Senior Care, Pet Care, Special Needs Care

Hi, I'm Hannah! I am a senior at Michigan State University studying psychology with a deep commitment to providing quality care, love, and respect to those in need. I have assisted individuals diagnosed with dementia, schizophrenia, autism, and bipolar disorder. My role involved supporting daily living activities and...
Hannah can also help with: Dementia, errands, specialized care, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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Emily B.


Holt, MI

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Loves Spending Time With Special Needs Children

I am in school at Michigan State as a Kinesiology major to later work as a physical therapist for children with special needs. I helped a boy with cerebral palsy at church by playing games with him, walking with him, going to day camp with him for extra assistance, etc. I am good at giving kids extra attention and I love...
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Liz M.


East Lansing, MI

$11-15/hr3 yrs exp

Great Sitter And Camp Counselor

I have spent a lot of time volunteering at local schools and am a camp counselor. I spent the past 3 summer taking care of kids ranging from 5-17 years old. I was also a peer mentor for kids with special needs for about 2 years. I have tutored multiple students with varying cognitive abilities and ages. I am currently a msu...
Liz can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hiii :)) My name is Caitlyn and i'm currently looking for a summer nanny position before I go back to college. I am majoring in psychology and have a passion for helping with children with special needs. Throughout high school I took part in a class that worked with peers that possessed special needs. When I return to school I...

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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

The past year of my life has been devoted to helping mentally ill adults with Brain traumatic injuries in a long term care facility. In that facility I worked as a behavioral health aide and had the pleasure of getting to know many different kinds of people. I have worked with dementia patients, patients with severe autism,...
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Samantha L.


Holt, MI

$18-25/hr20 yrs exp

I have been working with children for 20 years. I began babysitting in my early teen years and I worked as a daycare preschool teacher for 3 years before discovering my passion for working with children that have special needs. I worked as a paraprofessional for a few years before starting my career in ABA therapy. I have been a...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Cora K.


East Lansing, MI

$10-50/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...
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Marina L.


Okemos, MI

$20-23/hr3 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as fun, compassionate and caring. I like caring for people with special needs because it comes as a second nature to me and people with special needs deserve quality care. I'm looking for a job that will be flexible and willing to work with my schedule. I started caring for people with special...
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Lauren D.


Holt, MI

$13-19/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hello! My name is lauren and I am currently in my junior year of college. I am going for a bachelors degree in business and then plan to go into the fire academy. I spent several years in middle school and high school working with special needs children and still work with them today. I went through the EMT academy so I am...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hi, I'm Hannah! I have years of experience in house sitting, pet sitting, and all kinds of childcare! I started babysitting when I was 14, which then evolved into working at an in-home daycare/preschool (while still babysitting elsewhere) until I moved to East Lansing for school. I helped curate weekly lessons for preschool aged...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Hello! My name is Brooke, I am 18 and currently a freshman in college. I am CPR certified and also a CNA/PCT, and EKG technician. I have not officially cared for kids in the past but have helped out some friends for cash. This included taking care of their special needs son with anything he needs including cooking and driving. I...
Brooke can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Hillary S.


Holt, MI

$20-27/hr5 yrs exp

Hello! I currently work with children with autism doing ABA therapy. I have also volunteered with a few companies when I was younger that worked with children with disabilities. I am first aid and CPR certified.

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