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Special needs caregivers in Metamora, MI

Alaina G.


Oxford, MI

$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Job Coach Supporting Independence

I'm a dedicated Job Coach and mentor empowering young adults to make positive choices and reach their full potential. With three years of experience at Troy Center for Transition, I've supported students on the autism spectrum in community-based job sites, fostering independence, and confidence.

Lauren D.


Oxford, MI

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving, Fun, Trustworthy Nanny

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

Kathryn G.


Lapeer, MI

$14-18/hr • 4 yrs exp

Kathryn's

Hi all! My name is Kathryn & I am 22 years old. Background: I have been babysitting on and off for friends and family for roughly 7 years. I took a babysitting class at Baltimore Washington Medical Center in 2013. I have also been a Direct Support Professional working with people in the IDD community through various companies...

Sarah M.


Clarkston, MI

$11-20/hr • 4 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...

Kendall S.


Grand Blanc, MI

$26/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experienced and dedicated 18-year-old caregiver with five years in childcare, with a medical background bolstered by comprehensive first aid and CPR training. I am currently pursuing a special education degree, adept at working with children of all ages, including those with special needs. Passionate about pet care and...
Kendall can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Felicia H.


Pontiac, MI

$20-25/hr • 10 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.

Hailey S.


Grand Blanc, MI

$12-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter. I Have Experience With Special Needs Children. Looking For Part Time Job

I am 23 years old. I have experience babysitting special needs children, I have worked at a daycare as a teaching assistant for two years, and as a lead teacher for one year. I have been CPR and first aid certified in the past and am willing to update my certifications. I have babysat children between he ages of 5 months and 7...
Hailey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Hailey has exception child care skills. She always know just what to do in every situation from cranky to unforeseen emergencies. She is dependable and very loved by the children she oversees! 10 out of 10"

Alexandra M.

Cheryl H.


Davisburg, MI

$23-24/hr • 1 yrs exp

Cheryl H Of Davisburg, MI

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a energetic and positive mother of 3 adult children. I have worked for an elementary school for 13 years as at special needs sub. I am currently working with 2 families. One has MS and the other RA. I assist, transport to dr appts /errands and light housework. A lot of what I do is social. I enjoy working with...
Cheryl can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning
5.0
"Cheryl is very kind and pleasant. She has been wonderful to work with and we are fortunate to have found her."

Tim J.

Kendra S.


Clarkston, MI

$17-20/hr • 8 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:

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.

Katie C.


Auburn Hills, MI

$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Passion For Kids & Extra Love For Special Needs!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Passion for kids & extra love for special needs! I am the oldest of a big blended family three of which have special needs. I have a plethora of experience working with kids both professionally & through non-profit/community based areas. I have a background in Theatre & have directed kids in local community productions & more....
Katie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Katie immediately had a way of making my family feel comfortable in our transition starting with a full time nanny. She is trustworthy, reliable, flexible and surprised us by how calmly she handles stressful moments. Her patience is exceptional! Her creativity is...

Care member

Claire P.


Auburn Hills, MI

$25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

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.

Shironda R.


Pontiac, MI

$24/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time/Full Time Caregiver (Special Needs Experience)

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 was a joy to have! She brought a great energy and professionalism. She kept the kids entertained and she kept them in line. Fantastically fun, firm, and fair!"

Keanndra B.

Brandy M.


Auburn Hills, MI

$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

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.

Mary R.


Waterford, MI

$20/hr • 10 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: Personal care, mobility assistance, specialized care, companionship, respite care, hospice services & 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.

Michele H.


Davison, MI

$17/hr • 2 yrs exp

Mature, Compassionate Woman Seeking Senior Care.

Hi! My name is Michele, I've spent many years caregiving infants, toddlers, school aged and elderly. My passion is to help families care for their loved ones no matter what their age is! I've worked in daycares, private nanny and in home elder care for those that need an extra hand. I've raised two amazing young men (one with...
Michele can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, personal care, companionship, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Michele took care of me following surgery. She was fantastic! She took care of my grandchildren, cooked and cleaned. She helped with anything we asked. GREAT COOK! Sweet, loving and kind."

Lori A.

Margareta I.


Waterford, MI

$28/hr • 10 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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.

Kenya S.


Pontiac, MI

$20-40/hr • 10 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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.

Doris L.


Washington, MI

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

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.

Vannah M.


Grand Blanc, MI

$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced, Trustworthy, Responsible, Dependable, Honest, Caring! Sound Great? Read My Bio!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello everybody! I am a young woman in my twenties looking for some extra monthly income. I currently work full time at a specialty animal surgical hospital and I'm located in Grand Blanc, MI. I have an 18mo niece and a nephew due in August! I've helped babysit and raise family friends kids since I was only 12yrs old so I've...
Vannah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Great with young kids and pets! Very reliable and responsible. "

Care member

Shelby S.


Leonard, MI

$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Experienced With Young Adults With Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have several years of experience working with children and adults who have special needs. I have worked with individuals with autism, Down syndrome, pica, severe anxiety, bipolar disorder, emotional disturbance disorder, and cognitive impairments. I have a calm and competent demeanor and am not bothered by severe behaviors. I...
5.0
"Shelby has been a caregiver with us for 4 months now and we couldn't be happier Being a great caregiver is no easy task, first of all you have to be a great caregiver 2nd you also have to fit in with the family... in the past we have had really good caregivers...

Tammy S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Metamora, MI

Felicia H.

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.

Hailey S.

5.0

Hailey has exception child care skills. She always know just what to do in every situation from cranky to unforeseen emergencies. She is dependable and very loved by the children she oversees! 10 out of 10

- Alexandra M.

Cheryl H.

5.0

Cheryl is very kind and pleasant. She has been wonderful to work with and we are fortunate to have found her.

- Tim J.

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.

Katie C.

5.0

Katie immediately had a way of making my family feel comfortable in our transition starting with a full time nanny. She is trustworthy, reliable, flexible and surprised us by how calmly she handles stressful moments. Her patience is exceptional! Her creativity is an asset and she has been friendly...

- Care member

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