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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Leonard, MI

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Leonard, MI

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Lauren D.


Oxford, MI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Fun, Trustworthy Nanny

1.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 26 years old with several years of experience. I have worked with infants, infant triplets - (current), all ages to children with special needs. I am a reliable, trustworthy fun, loving nanny. I like connecting with the family as if they were my own. I am CPR and First AID certified. Non Smoker with reliable car. Many...
Lauren can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

I'd describe my personality as kind, flexible and positive I like working with kids because I enjoy their spirit, curiosity, excitement, learning capabilities and fun activities. I'm looking for a job that I can help, provide support, have positive interactions, and be able to create joy. I started working with kids when I...
Jennifer can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
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Tammy L.


Utica, MI

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Friendly Outgoing, Good Listener Senior Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a positive and energetic mother of 8 and grandmother to three grandchildren. I have 2 special needs Young Adults and my eldest brother (55+) who is also special needs that I have guardianship over. I shower, shave and help to brush their teeth and other daily grooming needs as well as doing their Medication Management /...
Tammy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Tammy is a very hard working person. She comes every day on time to work, and tries to find ways to make up hours if she missed a day. She has been working with an autistic deaf senior and is very patient with him and understanding. Truly bless to have her!"

Care member

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Lorediana M.


Sterling Heights, MI

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Hi-Tech Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been working as a home health aide for 8 years, taking care of paraplegic, dementia, hospice, and special needs patients. Working in assisting living and memory care as a Med Tech got me plenty of opportunities to increase my skills. My on-the-job experience is full of variety, as I have to assist seniors with a wide...
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Lori provided home care for our mother in 2022 prior to Mom's move to Memory Care. She was very professional, caring, committed and punctual. She even offered some helpful suggestions for improving care based on her experience."

Gail S.

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Natalie M.


Rochester, MI

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Great And Professional Worker

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! Welcome to my page, my name is Natalie and I would love to assist your loved one. I am a professional, flexible, loving and caring individual but very firm, I am always on time, very clean, very responsible. Very strong medical background and many years of experience on medical field. Years of experience with TBI...
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, errands, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Natalie is THE BEST EVER. She provided care for my buddy D who battled ALS for 2 years. She has a doctors level of education from Ukraine. She speaks several languages (English, Ukrainian, Russian). She knows how to care for people with significant handicaps...

Mike M.

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Meagan M.


Utica, MI

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

Caring And Respectful Sitter

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Meagan. I am an extremely dedicated, fun, and disciplined babysitter that has been babysitting since I was 16. I have 3 years working in school age childcare at Utica Community Schools and have gained further experience working as an assistant teacher at a preschool academy (1-12). I feel I am caring and can offer...
Meagan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Meagan has been incredible with the two boys and is always bringing a positive clean energy to the house! During the return to work, our childcare needs have fluctuated and Meagan has been able to work on our time needs and has been always prompt! 2 thumbs...

Enrique K.

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Sabrina S.


Pontiac, MI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

MORC Training With Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have several years giving care to individuals with mental and or physical needs. I have completed MORC training with reoccurring updates. My experience has come from working with individuals with special needs from the school setting, group homes, and family homes.
5.0
"I needed someone to provide transportation to and from and accompany to the hospital for a minor outpatient surgical procedure. Sabrina did an outstanding job of communicating with me and was incredibly warm and supportive. I would welcome the opportunity to hire...

Wendi J.

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Sarah M.


Pontiac, MI

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Let Me Help

I have had experience helping a young man with autism and also an older gentleman with cerebral palsy. I cooked, cleaned and took care of their daily needs like bathing, general companionship, etc.
5.0
"Wonderful person. If I had more hours to offer, I would have hired her in an instant!"

Sam S.

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Margareta I.


Waterford, MI

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Happy Vibes, Experienced With TBI Patients

Hi! I am a very positive, happy vibration that families love to have around. My experience starts over 10 years ago and includes care for toddlers, children, and adults with special needs (specifically traumatic brain injury and autism). I am extremely flexible and can accommodate almost any request. Can assist with dressing,...
Margareta can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Margareta is so loving and was wonderful with my boys. They still ask for her! She did tons of activities, was proactive and high energy to always keep them entertained and trying new things they liked. A wonderful nanny, wish she was still local to help us....

Lauren D.

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Kendra S.


Clarkston, MI

$17-20/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver/sitter Available For Summer Vacation Hours And Long-term

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have eight plus years of experience in the care giving field with the same client (special needs). Activity planning, transporting, meal prep & passing medication includes some responsibilities I feel will prepare me for future jobs.
Kendra can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kendra has been an amazing addition to our family. She still takes care of my girls, but I would recommend her 110%. Reliable, responsible, and caring. She is awesome and we are lucky to have her."

Elisa C.

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Paige H.


Pontiac, MI

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I've been an experienced Nanny for the last almost 4 years. Even before nannying I worked with special needs and severe epileptic twins for a couple years. I've always enjoyed working directly with families and kids, so nannying seemed perfect for me. I enjoy doing many activities! Here is just a small list: Reading,...
Paige can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hello We had Paige care for our two small children, age 10 month and 3-year-old. She also helped with our 7-year-old dog. We needed help for 2 years, so Paige was with us while our children grew older and we got an additional puppy too. She is dependable and...

Michele B.

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Peiton M.


Pontiac, MI

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Peiton. I am 21 years old and located in Bloomfield Hills. I am looking for a new full time childcare position. I have loads of experience which can be shown both on my resume. I am looking for a long term position with a family that I can grow with that is paid through payroll, along with a contract. I work M-TH,...
Peiton can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Well with my children and very professional"

Maria M.

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Kenya S.


Pontiac, MI

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 4 adult children and 4 grandchildren 2 of my children have special needs I love caring for children It truly brings me joy. I'm not done mothering yet.
Kenya can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Kenya to care for our 2-month-old son when I returned to work after maternity leave (which wasn't nearly long enough!). I was so nervous about having a stranger caring for him at such a young age. I wanted to hire someone who had experience and could...

Danielle M.

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Kaitlin L.


Lapeer, MI

$15/hr10 yrs exp

A Little About Me And My Story!

Hi! My name's Kaiti, I've babysat since 11. I have experience with kids ages 0- 12 years. I babysat in my teens and joined Careers in Ed in HS. I earned my parapro certification along with other trainings. I spent 2 years doing work experience in elementary education, graduated and was hired in 2 months later. I have worked for...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Kaitlin is the most excellent caregiver you ask for! My daughter has autism and Kaitlin is not only beyond patient, kind and understanding but she also enjoys setting up and doing sensory friendly activities! Shes not just great with my special needs child but also...

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Felicia H.


Pontiac, MI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Care Provider

LET ME MAKE YOUR LIFE MORE COMFORTABLE. Reliable, trustworthy, dependable care when you need it. Long term, short term, that can be customized to your specific needs. Specializing in home health care ( PRIVATE DUTY). Medication Monitoring, Blood Pressure Monitoring, Incontinence Care, Light House Keeping, Transport to Doctors...
5.0
"Felicia applied for our position. We thought very highly of her skills and experience. We elected to hire someone who worked directly for us. I felt that Felicia would have been a very strong candidate for the position."

Sam S.

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Alissa A.


Troy, MI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

I have worked with special needs children from the ages 3-18 years old. My experiences include: I watched a 17-year-old boy who has the mind of a 2-year-old. I did everything for him. I have also worked with a boy with Down Syndrome, I have also volunteered in a special education school since 2011 where I worked with special...
5.0
"The fact that there was a reply was great!"

Mike C.

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Mary R.


Waterford, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Patience And Empathy

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am comfortable with hoyer lifts, wheel chair transfer, patient positioning to avoid bed sores, showering, oral and perennial care. I have cared for hospice patients and individuals with various special needs. I have experience with seizure disorders, head injuries, ALS and Parkinsons patients.
Mary can also help with: Respite care, specialized care, mobility assistance, companionship, personal care, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Mary has very unique Caregiver qualifications. When we met her, she was just coming off of caring for another ALS patient. We hired Mary to care for my buddy D, who battled ALS for over 2 years. Mary worked over 50 hours per week supporting D & often...

Mike M.

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Alyssa C.


Clinton Township, MI

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've worked with special need clients to take care of them, reach goals, and build a close relationship. Challenging children aren't an issue for me. I've dealt with very tough cases and was able to successfully have a good relationship with the client. I have a huge heart for children, and love finding ways to interact and...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alyssa is the most caring, compassionate, health care professional my wife and I have ever worked with. She is always on time, does what she says she is going to do, and goes above and beyond our expectations. We feel so blessed to be working with her."

Robert G.

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Sarah M.


Clarkston, MI

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

Looking for a Great Family to Become Part Of

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Sarah. I was a camp counselor at SCAMP for two years in Clakston, Michigan. SCAMP is a summer camp for children with emotional and physical needs. I enjoyed working at SCAMP because the children really enjoyed being at SCAMP and doing all the different activities and field trips we did. While working at SCAMP, I...
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Judi P.


Utica, MI

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible Adult Baby Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Judi and I'm a mother of two grown children and I reside in Shelby Twp. I've been a part-time nanny for 4 families over the past 7 years and have super enjoyed everyone of them. I am experienced in caring for newborn, special needs and twin children. I also have homeschool/tutoring experience. I have 2 degrees...
Judi can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"We have been so incredibly blessed to have Judi as our nanny. She is caring - thoughtful- positive - energetic- punctual- dependable- and has become a part of our family. She is willing to do whatever asked and takes initiative to do things that she isn't asked. My...

Tiffany D.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Leonard, MI

Tammy L.

5.0

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Lorediana M.

5.0

Lori provided home care for our mother in 2022 prior to Mom's move to Memory Care. She was very professional, caring, committed and punctual. She even offered some helpful suggestions for improving care based on her experience.

- Gail S.

Natalie M.

5.0

Natalie took care of my father in Troy. She was an EXCELLENT care giver. The absolute BEST. She helped my brother and I immensely navigate care for our father. Her knowledge, hard work and willingness to help was exceptional. I really miss her so much! I consider Natalie a member of my family...

- Jaya V.

Meagan M.

5.0

Meagan has been incredible with the two boys and is always bringing a positive clean energy to the house! During the return to work, our childcare needs have fluctuated and Meagan has been able to work on our time needs and has been always prompt! 2 thumbs way up!

- Enrique K.

Sabrina S.

5.0

I needed someone to provide transportation to and from and accompany to the hospital for a minor outpatient surgical procedure. Sabrina did an outstanding job of communicating with me and was incredibly warm and supportive. I would welcome the opportunity to hire her again.

- Wendi J.

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