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Special needs caregivers in Lawrence, MI

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Stephanie S.


Lawrence, MI

$16-35/hr7 yrs exp

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I have been in child care for over 7 years. I have worked in a preschool, as well as special needs classrooms. I also did a lot of babysitting when my schedule allowed. I grew up with a large family, on a farm, so I am well equipped for caring for children as well as your pets.
Stephanie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

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Sarah C.


Bangor, MI

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Compassionate

I have 10+ years in caring for adults with disabilities as well as 2+ years in working 1:1 with children. I have a current RBT certificate and have experience in the field. I love to help others and to see them happy.
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Jocelyn B.


Hartford, MI

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

I have worked with children with autism for about a year. I have helped them achieve their goals and learn life skills.
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Morgan D.


Paw Paw, MI

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have been working in the medical field since 2014 and have been a RN since 2019. I acquired my BSN from WMU. I have experience working with dementia patients, end stage kidney, end stage liver, transplant patients, cardiac patients, general med surg and my most recent job as a home hospice nurse case manager. I have experience...
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Sarah C.


Bangor, MI

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a 25yr old mother of 2 young children. I work full time in an adult foster care dealing with a wide variety of disabilities. I've been through a CNA course and have my CPR and first aid certifications. I truly enjoy helping other in any way that I can. Family is important and I believe in treating others loved ones like my...
Sarah can also help with: Personal care, dementia
I am a registered Medical Assistant with the American Medical Technologists. I have been working as an RMA with the elderly for the past year and have past experience working in assisted living communities and memory care communities. I have experience with children of all ages and different backgrounds. I have watched children...
Darcy can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Stephanie W.


South Haven, MI

$30-49/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Med Tec/CNA

5.0

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In 97 I did Activities in a nursing home. (planned daily activities, as well as directing them.) I then became a Charge Nurse, and also got my CNA, and Med tech certifications. I have worked in many Rehabs, Nursing homes, and have also done Home Healthcare, for many years. I love taking care of people, young, old, mentally, or...
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Samantha R.


Benton Harbor, MI

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver for children from newborns to teenagers, for the past 11 years. As a teen, I spent 3 summers as a counselor at a day camp for campers between 4 and 12 years of age. I have spent much time with children with special needs and have been trained to work with children with autism. I have also tutored students...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Samantha is - well - amazing. She has been taking care of our teen daughter with Autism Spectrum Disorder, is non-verbal, and requires personal care. Samantha has made a difference in our daughter's life. They appear to be friends - which is amazing. Samantha...

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Carielle H.


Marcellus, MI

$15-27/hr2 yrs exp

Compassionate Care

Reliable and compassionate caregiver focused on providing high-quality care to elderly individuals. With over 6 years of experience being a twin mom, 3 years of experience with client care, including special needs children and 10 years of experience in elderly care. I am skilled in creating safe, nurturing environments that...
Carielle can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, errands
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Carielle H.


Marcellus, MI

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Mom Of Twins

Hey! I am a reliable and compassionate caregiver with dual focus on providing high-quality care to both children and elderly individuals. With over 6 years of experience being a twin mom, 3 years of experience with client care, including special needs children and 10 years of experience in elderly care. I am skilled at creating...
Carielle can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Nicolle L.


Kalamazoo, MI

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time/Full-time Caregiver

Growing up my sister babysat for three different families over the summer and I always had to tag along. My sister and I are 8 years apart so she was watching me as well. My sister now has two kids a son and a daughter, aged 2 and 6. I have been watching my niece and nephew since I was around 13 years old for up to 24 hours at a...
Nicolle can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Chelsea M.


Kalamazoo, MI

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Social Worker Eager To Help - Reliable, Honest, And Positive!

I am 36 years old and have experience caring for all ages, genders, and a variety of special needs. my wife and I have a 3-year-old daughter and I am currently a stay at home parent. I previously worked in child welfare for almost 10 years. I believe in the importance of a structured, nurturing, and positive environment for...
Chelsea can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

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Kennedy A.


Gobles, MI

$18/hr2 yrs exp

Love Kids And Pets

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello parents, I am originally from Illinois and just got accepted into WMU, I have babysat in the past. Most of my experience comes from living with my niece, she is my whole world. I love kids and am looking for part-time work while I go to school for social work. So excited to start this and I have worked with children that...
Kennedy can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Hi, I'm Michaela! I'm 26 and am hoping to start nannying again. I am currently looking at positions starting spring 2025. I spent 3 years as a nanny in North Carolina and loved it but I had to move back to Michigan for family on short notice and was unable to nanny at the time. Things have settled down now and I would love the...
Michaela can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Alyssa W.


Kalamazoo, MI

$13-18/hr2 yrs exp

Hello! have day and night time availability. I am 18 and I have 2 years of experience with all different disabilities mostly with fetal alcohol syndrome and secondary disabilities from the FAS but I also have cared for kids with autism, ADD/ADHD, depression and anxiety. I am infant-adult first aid and CPR/BLS certified. I was an...
My name is Adeline, i'm 20 years old, graduated high school in 2022 and have been taking care of kids pretty much my whole life. From my siblings when I was young, I started getting paid babysitting jobs around 13 years old until about 18yrs old and i've worked with kids all ages 0-13. I then got a job working as a behavior...
Adeline can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Deanna L.


Mattawan, MI

$15/hr7 yrs exp

Reliable Caregiver For Your Children

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Deanna. I am first aid and CPR certified. I have experience both babysitting and daycare. I am also authorized to give medications should your child need it. I have worked with special needs individuals. I can meal prep and tidy up while you're busy away! I have 4 years of Nanny experience, primarily with...
Deanna can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Felicia W.


Kalamazoo, MI

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Nanny/ Companion

I was a nanny for a severely autistic, non-verbal boy for four months and I am actually still close with the family. I knew the job was only temporary though. I watched him everyday except for two days out of the month with his three siblings. I have also watched children with ADD/ADHD. I am very adaptable, patient, and willing...
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Danasia R.


Benton Harbor, MI

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Im The Best!

I have been caring for children since I was 12 years old. I have been working with special needs for the past 7 years. When it comes down to caring for other people, rather they are young or old, I am the one to get the job done. I am very passionate about the work that I am capable of doing.
Danasia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Sara Z.


South Haven, MI

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Experienced Senior Care Provider

Having been a professional nanny for 11 years with children who were special needs, required daily medicine and bathing, I was very qualified when I began taking care of my 89-year-old grandmother full time, following the passing of my grandfather. I moved in with her in Arizona for a full year and helped her daily with bathing,...
Sara can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, respite care, visiting nurse, home modification, personal care & more

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