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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Manchester, MI

The average posted rate is $28/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 9 years

Special needs caregivers in Manchester, MI

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Sarah Z.


Manchester, MI

$23-27/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-time Nanny With Special Needs Experience

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have always enjoyed working with children whether it was as a Case Manager for autistic children, Infant Care Giver at an orphanage, or Infant/Toddler Teacher at a daycare. I have over 25 years of experience working with children and 9 of those years have been as a Professional Nanny. Continuing education is a priority in my...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"I am Sarah's current employer (she nannies for our 18-month old daughter, M.). The family in Ohio who ends up with this wonderful woman in their home is very, very lucky. As a busy, dual-professional couple who travel frequently with no family in town, we needed a...

Adrian M.

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Pamela N.


Manchester, MI

$28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Empty Nester:)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been an RN since 1997. I am an empty nester now and although still working as a full time hospice nurse, my schedule allows for me to do something on the side just for fun while helping other moms. I have also worked with children with special needs through church Ministry.
Pamela can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Pamela was excellent with my son (a young toddler)! Compassionate, attentive, and engaging. My son can be a bit shy with strangers, but she drew him right out of his shell. I highly recommend her. "

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Hannah W.


Manchester, MI

$20-30/hr • 9 yrs exp

Young, Energetic, And Driven. Looking For Consistency But Flexibility

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with children for around 9 years and have nannied for several. I have a background in all age ranges as I've worked in geriatrics all the way down to newborns in pediatrics. I have a full time job at UofM as a medical assistant and I am current out in nursing school. I am looking for a family who is looking for...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Hannah came over to watch our two toddlers for a few hours. She was very responsive to the job request and easy to communicate with. She was great with the kids and they really liked spending time with her. Highly recommend!"

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Kris K.


Manchester, MI

$49/hr • 10 yrs exp

Back Up Care/Emergency Coverage

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Night Nanny/ Newborn Care/Rota and I can cover up to 72/96 hour shifts on a regular basis. I can also help with short term care or cover for a last minute need. I am located in Michigan but happy to travel for regular or occasional coverage. I have 10+ years working as a caregiver, Nanny and Newborn Care for multiple...
5.0
"We hired Kris as a 3 week live in NCS for our preemie daughter. She taught us the ropes, made us confident parents, was there when we needed her but away when we needed our time with our daughter. She helped with night feedings, bathing, diapers, her sleep...

Kristi L.

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Sarah Z.


Manchester, MI

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Career Nanny

In many of my positions I have enjoyed working with children who have special needs. As a nanny for a couple of different families I have worked with a child with food restrictions as well as working toward goals under the instruction of an OT and PT. I worked as a case manager of an intensive in home program for children on the...
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Kris K.


Manchester, MI

$45-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am your person for rota, short term, back up care, fill in, respite, vacation, sick and emergency coverage. (I am open to longer term for the right fit.) I don't require extensive training. (I can do things my way or learn your system/schedule.) -Senior Care -Household Manager -Scheduling I go over and above. I think outside...
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Kelly H.


Manchester, MI

$15-17/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kelly. I am currently a pediatric Emergency Department Registered Nurse. I have ~4 years experience in the Emergency Room setting, and 6 months experience as a Registered Nurse. I have been babysitting since I was 10 years old. I have experience watching ages from 0-11 years+, special needs, twins, and multiple...
Kelly can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Howard W.


Saline, MI

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Retired RN with over 30 years experience in many different fields. I am compassionate and treat patients like family. I worked Medical Intensive Coronary Care for 8 years. I am comfortable with suctioning, tube feedings, and others. Feel free to contact me for questions. I have a clean background check and driving record. NI'm...
5.0
"A lifetime of caring for everyone,promoting wellness and tending to the sick,are just a few of Bud's achievements. He has managed to be a shining example of professionalism,no matter the situation,while maintaining the caring,nurturing person he has been,for the...

Janice M.

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Brittany J.


Jackson, MI

$22-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Professional Friend And Role Model

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi there my name is Brittany. I love kids and animals! I have an Associates Degree in Behavioral Science and I have been babysitting and pet sitting for families for the last 7 years. I have worked with children from infancy to as old as 13 years old. I have helped with children with different special-needs and I have helped...
Brittany can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Definitely reliable, flexible, very trustworthy and can give meds to animals or children as instructed with ease. She is great with both animals and children, makes them her priority and gives 110% I had a senior dog who needed blood sugar checks and insulin twice...

Christine M.

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Amanda C.


Jackson, MI

$18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, all! I have 10+ years experience working with children in both a nanny capacity and in a school environment. I've worked in private homes (nanny) as well as public and private schools (afternoon preschool teacher/kindergarten readiness, special needs aid, teacher's aid, and instructional aid). I'm comfortable with kids of...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Amanda is an excellent communicator and very responsive. She was great with our son (who can be difficult at times) and is very skilled at interacting with children. We highly recommend her and would most definitely hire her! Thank you!"

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Sarah L.


Tecumseh, MI

$20-36/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Preschool/Daycare Teacher & Mom Seeking Nanny Position

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I have been working with children for 18 plus years in daycare and preschool settings. I am open to evening or weekend care needs or summer care. I have experience with special needs as well as with working with multiples! I have worked with twins on several occasions. I am also a mom of three sweet boys, ages 11, 8, and 5.
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sarah was the most amazing nanny for our children for nearly two years and I can't recommend her highly enough. She started when our oldest was almost three and the twins were 10 months old. In addition, one of my son's has a heart problem and she was so helpful...

Diana S.

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Caitlin P.


Ann Arbor, MI

$20-50/hr • 7 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hi! I'm Caitlin and I have been babysitting since I was 11. I have worked with kids of all ages, and I have also had professional experience caring for kids and babies in a private school preschool. I work hard to maintain thoughtfulness, kindness, and dedication. I also do light cooking, cleaning and organizing the whole house...
Caitlin can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Caitlin is such a sweet girl! Super great with the kids, and cleans too! She really cares about the correct way to interact with our kids in order to have the best outcomes. Whenever she has a spare moment she cleans, picks up, and organizes before ever sitting...

Rebecca W.

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Isabel L.


Milan, MI

$18-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

4.3

(7)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I currently attend WSU (online) and am in the process of obtaining my bachelors in social work with the intent to go into school social work. Within my professional role, I am a paraeducator in the Saline school district. I specialize in caring for children who have special needs (8+ years experience) but will obviously work...
Isabel can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Izzie has great communication and has always been on time. I have five children, three who have special needs, and I have always felt confident in her abilities to handle any situation that may arise. As a parent of children with special needs, it is rare to find...

Sarah W.

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Paige M.


Jackson, MI

$15-16/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hello my name is Paige I have 9 years experience working in the senior care field, working with Alzheimer's and dementia patients, special needs adults!
Paige can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & more
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Puspa G.


Ann Arbor, MI

$25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Part-time Or Full Time Care Giver Available On Weekdays.

I am a mother of a 13-year-old kid. Have experience taking care of infants, toddlers and special need teenager. Working at University of Michigan and looking to keep myself busy when I am free. I enjoy spending time with infants and taking care of toddlers.
Puspa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
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Aisha S.


Ann Arbor, MI

$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Aisha! I have been babysitting since I was 17, gaining experience with families of all sizes and children of various ages. Over multiple summers, I have nannied children between the ages of 2 and 7, but I genuinely enjoy working with kids of all ages. Additionally, growing up with an autistic brother and...
Aisha can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Rachel A.


Ann Arbor, MI

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Former Preschool Teacher - Nanny For 8 Years

Since 2014, I have worked with three different families long-term (1 year, 5 years, and 2 years). During those 8 years, I cared for 6 children, 3 of which were from birth. Prior to that, I worked as a preschool teacher for 4 years. In that time, I was trained in, and gained practical working experience with High Scope...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
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Courtney C.


Ann Arbor, MI

$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp

10+ Years With Sitting; Experience With Special Needs Kiddos!!

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years of experience with sitting and nannying. Most recently I worked for New Hanover County Schools in North Carolina as a Special Ed Paraprofessional. I am glad to help with light housekeeping, cooking and errands- and I LOVE a craft. I am looking forward to helping out with your kiddos!
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Sadie Z.


Ann Arbor, MI

$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting and nannying for over eight years. I love working with kids of all ages. I have experience with babies to middle school children. I also have experience with special needs children. I am CPR certified as well.
Sadie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Megan S.


Ann Arbor, MI

$10-20/hr • 9 yrs exp

Babysitter With Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a graduate student that is looking for a part-time job caring for children. I have experience working at a daycare with 12+ children of all ages, and also have nannied for years for various families. I am perfectly comfortable with all ages of children and will make an effort to provide activities/entertain them as...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Manchester, MI

Sarah Z.

5.0

I am Sarah's current employer (she nannies for our 18-month old daughter, M.). The family in Ohio who ends up with this wonderful woman in their home is very, very lucky. As a busy, dual-professional couple who travel frequently with no family in town, we needed a responsible, "third parent" on our...

- Adrian M.

Pamela N.

5.0

Pamela was fantastic! She was able to put my baby to sleep within an hour of her first time with us. She has a great spirit, seems very nurturing, and I would definitely work with her again!

- Leah H.

Hannah W.

5.0

Hannah came over to watch our two toddlers for a few hours. She was very responsive to the job request and easy to communicate with. She was great with the kids and they really liked spending time with her. Highly recommend!

- Care member

Kris K.

5.0

We hired Kris as a 3 week live in NCS for our preemie daughter. She taught us the ropes, made us confident parents, was there when we needed her but away when we needed our time with our daughter. She helped with night feedings, bathing, diapers, her sleep schedule, doctor visits and assisted with...

- Kristi L.

Howard W.

5.0

A lifetime of caring for everyone,promoting wellness and tending to the sick,are just a few of Bud's achievements. He has managed to be a shining example of professionalism,no matter the situation,while maintaining the caring,nurturing person he has been,for the thirty plus years,I have known him.

- Janice M.

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Ratings for Manchester, MI special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Manchester, MI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.