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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Leonard, MI
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Leonard, MI
4.0
(5)
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We met with Meagan today to confirm the next two months of scheduling. She is always early and always smiling!!! Very accommodating!!"
Rhonda G.
Jennifer D.
Utica, MI
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Nurturing career nanny- experienced with children aged newborn to 12. Silly, creative, child-focused caregiver. SEEKING a part-time position, available early mornings M-F, until 11 a.m. EDUCATION: Bachelor's in ElemEd, Reading/Language Arts & Early Childhood Ed. PROFESSIONAL HISTORY *Long-Term FT nanny 3 kiddos: newborn-9yrs...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Jennifer is a very compassionate and kind woman who adores children. She is very patient, and has a genuine connection with children.She worked for our family for 4 years, and is now considered family we love her so much! Any family would be blessed to work with...
Molly K.
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
Kendra S.
Clarkston, MI
$17-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Part-time Caregiver/sitter Available For Summer Vacation Hours And Long-term
5.0
(2)
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:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about Kendra. She has been so great to my two boys. Kendra is so involved with my kids when she takes care of them. My kids do fun activities as well as learn, TV time is at a minimum. She continuously goes above and beyond....
Anthony N.
Doris L.
Allenton, MI
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 25 years experience, I went to nursing school, I have cared for and have experience with twins, multiples, ADD/ADHD, respiratory problems, diabetes, food allergies, on the spectrum, learning delays. I have cared for infants, toddlers, school aged, teens, adults and elderly.
5.0
"Doris is simply amazing at care-giving. She's reliable and dependable. She goes over and above with my family and wants to know likes/dislikes of her client. Then she will create activities around those likes. She has shared lots of ideas and will suggest things...
April P.
Brandy M.
Auburn Hills, MI
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of care experience including mental health. Specializing in escalations and redirection.
5.0
"My brother needed complex care following a serious accident resulting in need of expert rehabilitation care - transfer from bed to chair, toileting, relearning to walk, PT exercises. She managed to provide expert professional care, very quickly establishing trust...
Valentina H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a current nursing student at Oakland University with a passion for helping others. I love to work creatively with children and adults. I have over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages as well as spending the past 4 years in various caregiving positions. I have 3 years of experience caregiving for...
5.0
"Claire is fantastic. We are so lucky to have found her. She provides such loving care and is so personable and reliable. SO GRATEFUL! Would hire her over and over!"
Amy B.
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & 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.
Peiton M.
Pontiac, MI
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Well with my children and very professional"
Maria M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Below is my experience:
I am a full time nanny who loves children and would only give the best care and attention to your little one(s). Care includes dressing, bathing, and preparing meals as well as homework help and enrichment. Light cleaning as it relates to the child's care, pick ups/drop offs and errands. I have also...
5.0
"Shironda did a great job with my autistic twin boys! Not at all intimidated! And two non-verbal twin boys can be just that! Would hire again."
Victoria C.
5.0
(4)
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kenya has a great and patient personality. My kids loved her. I needed her for short-term trip but I wouldn't hesitate to hire her again."
Carla A.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a loving and outgoing person that absolutely loves children. I have been caring for little ones for over 35 years. I studied child development in college and worked at a daycare for a few years in the infant and toddler room. I have experience with children with special needs & Autism including non verbal. I have families I...
Cathy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Very patient person, I love the way she care about my kids they do love her so much:)"
Lena T.
5.0
(2)
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:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Kaiti is great with my two girls! They love spending time with her. She is responsible, fun, energetic and creative! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
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.
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(2)
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: Hospice services, personal care, mobility assistance, specialized care, companionship, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am confident I possess the combination of care giving expertise and personality traits you are seeking in a Caregiver. I've assisted past clients with daily living activities such as getting out of bed, toileting, showering, getting dressed, and other duties as needed. I am able to physically handle the work load and I also...
5.0
"Chelsey has a very caring demeanor, positive attitude and always came prepared with ideas and activities to do with our son. We look forward to our son spending more time with her in the future. "
Laura L.
Alyssa C.
Clinton Township, MI
$11-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
4.0
(1)
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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Leonard, MI
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.
Jennifer D.
5.0
Jennifer is a very compassionate and kind woman who adores children. She is very patient, and has a genuine connection with children.She worked for our family for 4 years, and is now considered family we love her so much! Any family would be blessed to work with Jennifer!
- Molly 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.
Margareta I.
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. Trusted her and knew my boys were always...
- Lauren D.
Kendra S.
5.0
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Kendra. She has been so great to my two boys. Kendra is so involved with my kids when she takes care of them. My kids do fun activities as well as learn, TV time is at a minimum. She continuously goes above and beyond. Kendra is also professional, trusting,...
- Anthony N.
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