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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Okemos, MI

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Okemos, MI

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Jasmine T.


Okemos, MI

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Jasmine. I am a graduate student at Michigan State University, pursuing a degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders to become a Speech-Language Pathologist. I have many years of experience providing childcare in various settings, including home, school, and volunteer programs, with a special focus on...
Jasmine can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jasmine has helped care for our young child for over a year and truly has become part of the family. Our son absolutely adores her and we will miss her when we move from the area. If you are looking for an empathetic and playful provider, look no further."

Bre B.

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Marina L.


Okemos, MI

$20-23/hr3 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as fun, compassionate and caring. I like caring for people with special needs because it comes as a second nature to me and people with special needs deserve quality care. I'm looking for a job that will be flexible and willing to work with my schedule. I started caring for people with special...
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Marina L.


Okemos, MI

$23-25/hr7 yrs exp

I have cared for children from ages 0-11 and love interacting with kids of all ages. I work at a hospital as well and am around kids all the time! I'd describe my personality as fun, compassionate and caring. I like caring for young children with special needs because it comes as a second nature to me and parents deserve a...
Marina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Kayla S.


Mason, MI

$12-17/hr1 yrs exp

Caring Lady For Hire

4.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Kayla and I have about four years experience working with special needs, including at Beekman Therapeutic Riding Center where I helped kids with cognitive and social impairments. I am kind, gentle, and firm and work hard to better their lives and increase independence. I am studying to be a yoga teacher and...
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Zoe S.


East Lansing, MI

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Loving, Experienced Nanny Available For Full-Time Care

I have been babysitting for almost 10 years, and I absolutely love it. To me, caring for children is less of a job and more of a blessing. It warms my heart to be able to watch kids grow and learn, and to know I've been able to be a positive influence in their life fills me with joy. I have experience with children of all ages,...
Zoe can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Zoe is a very dependable, smart, intuitive woman. She has always had a natural ability with kids, carrying around my children as if they were an extension of her arms. If we lived closer to each other she would probably be working for us and I would have the...

Heather H.

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Amina B.


Lansing, MI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked as a full time nanny, an evening babysitter, a camp counselor and a full time early childhood educator. I worked as a nanny for kids of all ages, some of whom had special needs (such as autism), and young adults that had both physical and mental disabilities. I also have worked as a private caretaker for the...
Amina can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"We have had the great privilege of having Amina as both a teacher for our daughter and as a babysitter in our home. Our children, ages 6 and 10, adore Amina and thoroughly enjoy spending time with her. She is kind, compassionate, and incredibly responsible. Her...

Cara S.

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Chloe V.


East Lansing, MI

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Child care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Chloe and I am 21 years old. I've been babysitting since I was 11 for many children ages 6 months-12 years old. I love working with kids through volunteering and teaching, I'm currently a Senior at Michigan State University studying elementary education and child development which I'm loving so far!! I have over...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"To whom it may concern, It is my pleasure to recommend Chloe as a childcare provider. She has cared for our 6 month old son, three times a week for the past 3 months. Chloe always arrived on time, and ready to engage with our son, with a positive attitude. Chloe...

Brianna S.

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Shay-lynn W.


Holt, MI

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Bilingual Sitter!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been experience working with kids (newborn - 21 years old) and special needs, my mother was retired from professional day care at our home for over 35 years! I have lots of tend wit lighthearted and active. I am deaf but nothing gonna stop me from anything and change by who I am! I used to volunteering from 13 years old -...
Shay-lynn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Shay-lynn was very communicative the whole process. She willingly answered all of my questions and even gave extra info to ensure I was comfortable with her in our home. She was flexible, and caring with my kids. We have decided to hire her on for some day time...

Jennifer S.

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Jessica G.


Lansing, MI

$22/hr3 yrs exp

I have been a caregiver for two special needs adult girls for the past two years and gained some experience with basic sign language. I am comfortable with feeding, changing, showering, and other hygiene needs. As a caregiver, I love to bring my clients out in the community and have the transportation to do so; whether that be...
5.0
"Jessie is one of the most hardworking and caring girls I've ever met. She knows her priorities and will do whatever she can to make sure shes doing the best that she can do. Working with kids is one of her strong suits. I would recommend her for any job because she...

Emma S.

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Michel C.


Lansing, MI

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Me!

I worked as a camp counselor in the summer for kids and adults with special needs! Love childcare and children and looking for something to do my gap year from college! :)
Michel can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

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Kayla K.


Lansing, MI

$17-21/hr5 yrs exp

Conpanion/ Caregiver ( Home Health Aid)

Hello I have almost 6 years experience with taking care of people of all kinds from children to adults with or without special needs it brings me joy knowing I can help
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Jaiden G.


Lansing, MI

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Jaiden :) I have been in childcare for 8 years now! I have done babysitting, nannying, and coached children as well! I do also have experience with special needs children as well, and feel comfortable and confident working with them! I believe in open and transparent communication with parents! Whether it's...
Jaiden can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Maria R.


Lansing, MI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter Available

Hi there! I have 10 years of experience in child/teen care. Throughout the years I have taken care of and advised all ages. I have worked with children who have Autism and other special needs (some medical), so I am very comfortable working with kids who have special needs as well as those who do not. My years of being a camp...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Hiii :)) My name is Caitlyn and i'm currently looking for a summer nanny position before I go back to college. I am majoring in psychology and have a passion for helping with children with special needs. Throughout high school I took part in a class that worked with peers that possessed special needs. When I return to school I...
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Liah K.


East Lansing, MI

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Liah! I'm 22 years old and currently a senior at Michigan State University. I've been babysitting since I was 13 and have continued to nanny and babysit during summer and breaks while in college. This year, I'm excited to offer babysitting and pet sitting services during the school year in East Lansing as well. I'm...
Liah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

I have extensive experience working recreationally and in educational settings with kids and adults with disabilities. I am currently the lab manager for an autism research lab in which I regularly work with kids from age 18mos to 7 years old with autism. I have been volunteering with adaptive sports teams for 5+ years and also...
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Sophia C.


Lansing, MI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Me?

Hello I'm Sophia , I have a variety of experience with babies thru seniors with and without disabilities I enjoy a challenge, if I'm not familiar with a disability I'll research it and also would like to be trained so I can do my best caring for them . I enjoy being active and going on outings and have a bubbly personality I...
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Lauren D.


Holt, MI

$13-19/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hello! My name is lauren and I am currently in my junior year of college. I am going for a bachelors degree in business and then plan to go into the fire academy. I spent several years in middle school and high school working with special needs children and still work with them today. I went through the EMT academy so I am...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kitty E.


Lansing, MI

$15-18/hr3 yrs exp

I have a little over three and a half years worth of experience working with every age group. I started my childcare career nannying for a 10-year-old girl with special needs, I then moved onto working in an early childhood special needs classroom helping non-verbal kids learn to express themselves, after that I spent about a...
Kitty can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Juli M.


East Lansing, MI

$13-20/hr5 yrs exp

Funfunfun

Hi, I'm Juli! I'm a relaxed, but fun, girl who loves doing activities with the kiddos. I love playing sports, playing board games, doing crafts, and all sorts of other things. I've had about 8 years of professional experience working with children, and a few extra years of nonprofessional experience. I also have professional...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Okemos, MI

Jasmine T.

5.0

Jasmine has helped care for our young child for over a year and truly has become part of the family. Our son absolutely adores her and we will miss her when we move from the area. If you are looking for an empathetic and playful provider, look no further.

- Bre B.

Zoe S.

5.0

Zoe is a very dependable, smart, intuitive woman. She has always had a natural ability with kids, carrying around my children as if they were an extension of her arms. If we lived closer to each other she would probably be working for us and I would have the utmost confidence that my four kids...

- Heather H.

Amina B.

5.0

Amina is a professional! I have been teaching early childhood in the NYC private schools, NM public schools, and in Santa Fe's Independent schools, for for over 27 years and continue to do so. I worked with Amina, most recently, in early childhood in Santa Fe, NM. Not only does Amina have a...

- Cate D.

Chloe V.

5.0

To whom it may concern, It is my pleasure to recommend Chloe as a childcare provider. She has cared for our 6 month old son, three times a week for the past 3 months. Chloe always arrived on time, and ready to engage with our son, with a positive attitude. Chloe is kind, compassionate, attentive,...

- Brianna S.

Shay-lynn W.

5.0

Shay-lynn was very communicative the whole process. She willingly answered all of my questions and even gave extra info to ensure I was comfortable with her in our home. She was flexible, and caring with my kids. We have decided to hire her on for some day time care we need on days there is no...

- Jennifer S.

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