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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Okemos, MI

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of November 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Okemos, MI

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Jasmine T.


Okemos, MI

$15-20/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 Senior at Michigan State University studying Spanish and Communication Sciences and Disorders. I have tutored, babysat for over 8 years, and nannied for multiple families. My career goal is Pediatric Speech and Language Pathology. I have a car, LOVE animals, and would love to help with household...
Jasmine can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning & more
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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.

I enjoy working with special needs individuals. I myself am high functioning/ low supports needs autistic which helps me connect with others who also have some of the same experiences!
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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Hannah A.


Okemos, MI

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Always Down For A Fun Time!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Hannah! I just graduated from Okemos High School and will be attending Michigan State University in the fall! I am an adventurous and active person. From playing at the park to going to swim for the day I'm up for anything! I have been babysitting sitting since I was 13 and have experience from 1 month to 5 years and...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
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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: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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,...

Cate D.

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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: Errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Hi! I'm Taylor! I am a very patient, and out going person who has 9 years of experience of caring for my own families members kids to other families kids as well! With me, your children will receive exceptional care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if asked. At my school I take care of the kids with specials needs...
Taylor can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Michigan State Nursing student looking to make some money over the summer with lots of experience with kids with mental disabilities. Used to be caregiver for child with cerebral palsy and took 4 years of classes aimed at assisting students with autism. Babysitting expirience.
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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Liz M.


East Lansing, MI

$11-15/hr3 yrs exp

Great Sitter And Camp Counselor

I have spent a lot of time volunteering at local schools and am a camp counselor. I spent the past 3 summer taking care of kids ranging from 5-17 years old. I was also a peer mentor for kids with special needs for about 2 years. I have tutored multiple students with varying cognitive abilities and ages. I am currently a msu...
Liz can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kitty E.


Lansing, MI

$13-17/hr3 yrs exp

I have a little over three 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 year in the...
Kitty can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
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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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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...
Hi! I am outgoing and energetic and love being around children. I have been taking care of children for approximately 10 years, from infants to middle schoolers. I have my Bachelor's Degree from Aquinas College in elementary education and learning disabilities, and I am an 8th grade special education teacher in Howell. I am very...
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Emily B.


Holt, MI

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Loves Spending Time With Special Needs Children

I am in school at Michigan State as a Kinesiology major to later work as a physical therapist for children with special needs. I helped a boy with cerebral palsy at church by playing games with him, walking with him, going to day camp with him for extra assistance, etc. I am good at giving kids extra attention and I love...

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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.

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