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Special needs caregivers in Milford, MI

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Amy L.


New Hudson, MI

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Education Paraeducator

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I have been a special education paraeducator since 2012. I love my job and care for the students. I have predominantly worked with adults with autistic spectrum disorder but have also worked with adults with down syndrome, cp, seizure disorder, and all kinds of other special needs. I have worked with students from 14 to 26 years...
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Nicole F.


Brighton, MI

$25-50/hr7 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

I'm a Special Education Teacher looking for extra summer hours. I love people of all abilities and am able to care for many needs. Hope I can support you with what you are looking for and make some friends/fun memories along the way!
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Chelsey E.


Walled Lake, MI

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Newborn-12 years of age. -CPR Certified -Childcare Experience (Lead Teacher 7 years) -Experience Working With Children (15 years) -Reliable Transportation -Experience with special needs -Light Housekeeping -Laundry -Organizing toys, clothes, bedrooms to your needs . -tutoring TOP 5 FAVORITE ACTIVITIES 1. Outdoor Play/...
Chelsey can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Anginette S.


Brighton, MI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Experience

I am a former Special Education teacher (5 years experience). I currently work overnight with a man who has special needs and am looking for work during the day.
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Abigail L.


Brighton, MI

$20-23/hr4 yrs exp

Caregiver

With four years of experience as a caregiver, I've learned a lot about managing complex care needs and staying positive no matter what comes my way. I've worked closely with a quadriplegic individual, making sure they had the care they needed while promoting as much independence as possible. Multitasking has become second...
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Jennifer H.


Brighton, MI

$10-25/hr

Special Needs Companion Care Provider

Hi, My name is Jennifer & I am the mother of 2 wonderful children ages 19 & 10. I was a dental professional for 32 years & decided that I needed a change of pace! I am looking to make a difference in the life of a special needs individual. I am mature, reliable & compassionate. I am CPR certified & am familiar with the patience...
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Cheryl H.


Davisburg, MI

$23-24/hr1 yrs exp

Cheryl H Of Davisburg, MI

5.0

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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, light cleaning, errands
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.

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Sari W.


Farmington, MI

$10-30/hr10 yrs exp

Devoted Nanny Available Full/Part-Time

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have worked for over 20 years in domestic and school settings. My experience is with children of all ages, but I feel that I work best with toddlers - teenagers. I have also cared for children with special needs including: Autism, ADD, ADHD, EI, EMI, schizophrenia. I simply love children and I enjoy helping them reach their...
Sari can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Haven't met her yet but she appears to be prompt, responsible and capable."

Jill N.

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Nicole L.


Howell, MI

$11-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 10+years of experience with children ranging in age newborn to 14. I have had CPR/First Aid training and experience caring for a special needs child. I am looking to provide child care for a family in your home or mine, also including cooking and light house chores (laundry, dishes, vacuuming). I can also provide...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"There is no comparison to Nicole's care. She worked for our family of five children for nearly five years almost daily (work week) as I worked from home. She handled getting the kids to school and watching the younger ones who were not school-aged (from infancy)....

Rheana W.

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Phoebe S.


Canton, MI

$17-21/hr5 yrs exp

Phoebe S.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a recent college graduate in psychology, returning for my masters in social work in the fall. I am flexible with scheduling and have reliable transportation. I have been a babysitter all my life, as I am the oldest of 4 siblings. I have years of experience working with special needs individuals. My brother is on the...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Alison A.


White Lake, MI

$11-15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I am looking for a wonderful family who is looking for some weekend help or date night sitter! I have over 15 years experience caring for children, ages newborn to 15, in a variety of settings. I got my bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from WMU, with hopes of getting my masters eventually to work in a...
Alison can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ali provided after school care to our daughters for 2 years and was nothing short of amazing! She never missed a pickup, was always flexible, respected our house rules, and the girls absolutely love her! We wish she could have come with us when we moved out of...

Sarah A.

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Kaylee S.


Farmington, MI

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have extensive experience with special needs children and adults. My sister has Asperger's, and my brother has Autism and my aunt has down syndrome, which is what started my want to learn and understand and care more deeply. I had a lot of training and took a special interest in special needs care and tutoring. I have...
5.0
"I'd give more stars if possible. Kaylee was amazing. She helped transport me to and from my surgery and all the appointments surrounding since I'm not from the area. She was proactive, punctual, helpful, kind, warm, and really cared about me. I so appreciate her...

Jennifer B.

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Lydia H.


Ann Arbor, MI

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a graduate from Ball State University where I studied Child Development. I have had over 12 years of experience working with children; including multiple children at a time, infant care, and I have worked with children with special needs. After college I worked part-time for a company where I engaged with children ages 2-5...
Lydia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lydia cared for our 3 month old son while we were in Indianapolis for a volleyball tournament. Being from out of town, we were hesitant about getting childcare from a stranger but Lydia was absolutely phenomenal. From the moment we first spoke over the phone, she...

Rachell B.

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Lorelei S.


Livonia, MI

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver For Autism Available

My name is Lorelei and I am 24 years old. I graduated from Wayne State University's School of Social Work and currently work as a therapist for children on the autism spectrum. Prior to my current job, I spent a short amount of time working as a caregiver in an assisted living home and thoroughly enjoyed the residents I met...
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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

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
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.

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Jackie S.


Whitmore Lake, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Jackie. I'm a very confident person, very detail oriented and I love to help families through my work. I worked as a bus attendant for 10+ years with the Dearborn area schools. I have worked with all different ages, as well as special needs children. It was a very challenging job experience, but I loved it and...
Jackie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jackie was our nanny to our little boy for 1 year. I would recommend her to anyone looking for someone to care and love your child like their own. Our son adored her and they always had so much fun together. He had some special needs after he was first born and she...

Emily T.

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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: Companionship, mobility assistance, personal care, hospice services, respite care, specialized 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.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Milford, MI

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.

Sari W.

5.0

Haven't met her yet but she appears to be prompt, responsible and capable.

- Jill N.

Nicole L.

5.0

We have a 1.5yr old and Nicole was everything you’d want in a sitter/nanny. Our son had a wonderful day with her. We would hire her again!

- Care member

Alison A.

5.0

Ali provided after school care to our daughters for 2 years and was nothing short of amazing! She never missed a pickup, was always flexible, respected our house rules, and the girls absolutely love her! We wish she could have come with us when we moved out of state!

- Sarah A.

Kaylee S.

5.0

I'd give more stars if possible. Kaylee was amazing. She helped transport me to and from my surgery and all the appointments surrounding since I'm not from the area. She was proactive, punctual, helpful, kind, warm, and really cared about me. I so appreciate her and anyone would be lucky to have her...

- Jennifer B.

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