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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Okemos, MI

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Okemos, MI

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Lucas L.


Mason, MI

$25/hr3 yrs exp

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I'm a caregiver with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. My friendly nature helps me connect with children and parents alike. With three years of experience caring for kids aged six to 14, I'm comfortable looking after two children at a time. With a lifetime of experience I'm very comfortable working with...
My experience with working with special needs students started in my school's peer to peer connection program, which pairs qualified volunteer students with students on the autism spectrum. This program works with their student in the classroom to help them succeed academically, while also forming friendships with other...
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Sophie R.


Lansing, MI

$17-50/hr2 yrs exp

Sophie

Hi my name is Sophie! As a junior at Michigan State University on the Dean's List, I bring a bubbly personality and experience in childcare to my babysitting role. Growing up in a large family, I've always enjoyed caring for kids and have specialized in working with children with special needs, including my involvement with the...
Sophie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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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, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Hi, I'm Hannah! I have years of experience in house sitting, pet sitting, and all kinds of childcare! I started babysitting when I was 14, which then evolved into working at an in-home daycare/preschool (while still babysitting elsewhere) until I moved to East Lansing for school. I helped curate weekly lessons for preschool aged...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Elise B.


Lansing, MI

$15-20/hr

Kind, Caring And Responsible Caregiver

Hello, My name is Elise. I earned my masters degree in Actuarial Science. It is a science, computer programming and statistics field. I have experience tutoring young adults with learning disabilities. I have been a caregiver for 6 years. I am a happy and loving individual.
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...
I am currently a nursing assistant @ a local hospital. I care for all walks of life. So any care is good for me. I have cared for family. That have had health issues. All I need is is your loved ones routine and go from there. I'm very congenial.
I love children and love having fun! I have experience babysitting newborns-adolescents. My younger brother has autism, so I am very familiar with special need children. I have my own transportation and am very reliable. I am a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, so if your child has allergies or food sensitivities, you can know...
Kristina can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Stephanie K.


Holt, MI

$18-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Educated

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm seeking either a part time or full time nanny position for the right family. I have 10 years of childcare experience, both nannying and teaching. I have a bachelor's degree in early childhood education and an elementary teaching certificate. I have experience with children with special needs and have worked in special...
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Jaime B.


Grand Ledge, MI

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny Experienced In Caring For Infants And Special Needs

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 13 years experience as a professional nanny. 8 years experience caring for children on the autism spectrum. My experience is with children ranging in age from 4 weeks to 12 years old. My skills and experience are wide ranging. I am adaptable and intuitive. I quickly learn the flow of a family and the needs of the parents...
Jaime can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jaime has looked after our newborn and our toddler. She is wonderful with kids. Very patient, responsible and dependable. She took care of household chores, supervised our cleaners, and basically did everything that needs to be done. She also took care of our pet....

Soma C.

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Morgan L.


DeWitt, MI

$10-15/hr9 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a passion for working with kids and have been for around nine years. Through the many years, I have had experiences with many different types of kids, personalities, temperaments with some difficult situations. I have babysat kids with behavioral challenges, special needs, and various medical needs, all of which have been...
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Morgan is absolutely wonderful with our 14-month old. She is patient, calm, caring and my son adores her!"

Shannon B.

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Debra A.


Fowlerville, MI

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Private Caregiver, Companionship

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a private caregiver with approximately 15 years experience working with Dementia, elderly and special needs in their homes. I'm 59 years old and live near Howell. I'm willing to travel for your special someone and care for them. I can do meal prep, light housekeeping, dispense medications, pay bills, errands, exercises etc....
Debra can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Debbie is very kind and compassionate!"

Susan L.

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Tathah H.


Fowlerville, MI

$16-25/hr3 yrs exp

Let Me Help You Keep Your Kids Happy And Healthy !

I'm 37 years old, and I have two step sons that I've raised with my husband. One child is still at home but a senior in high school. I have experience with special needs as my stepson has Downs syndrome. I've professionally worked with kids from infant to 14 years old. I've had several different types of jobs over the years...
Tathah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Jaime B.


Grand Ledge, MI

$11-20/hr1 yrs exp

Experienced Care Giver

I have worked mostly in child care, caring for special needs children. I have experience doing in home care for an elderly woman with MS. My duties included bathing, administering suppositories, changing urine bag, dressing, giving medication, cooking and light house cleaning.
Jaime can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, light cleaning
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Jaime B.


Grand Ledge, MI

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Nanny Experienced in Autism and Special Needs

My experience with special needs started with my position as a direct care provider at an adult foster care home. I cared for many ladies with Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and Autism. My current job is caring for two boys who are both on the severe end of the autism spectrum. I have been with this family for the past 4 years....
I have 3 pre-teen/teenage children, 2 of which are Autistic. I have a lot of hands-on experience from my day-to-day home life. I will be starting my 6th years as an elementary special education paraprofessional in the fall. I truly love my job and the kids I get to work with!!! I am looking to do something similar over the...
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Mckenzie N.


Leslie, MI

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Kenzie! I am a college athlete here in Jackson studying special education. I began working with children as a nightly / weekend babysitter but became a nanny during the recent years. I've cared for children ranging from ages 6 months and older while also caring for kids with special needs. I am looking for one family...
Mckenzie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
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Jaedyn V.


Lansing, MI

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Come Learn About Me!

I'd describe my personality as bubbly, personable, and charismatic! I like working with kids because it gives me such joy to make kids happy and create long lasting memories with them. I love feeling fulfilled with what I do and working with kids gives me that feeling. I'm looking for a job that will allow me to be outside...
Jaedyn can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Tracy M.


Perry, MI

$20-49/hr6 yrs exp

I worked in a low functioning home through Community Mental Health for 3 years, then transferred into a lockdown unit for severe alzheimer's and dementia patients. I was a shift lead and med passer for 2 years. I also worked for an in home care company for a few years, taking care of both adults and children with handicaps both...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Okemos, MI

Jaime B.

5.0

Jaime is amazing! Very professional, caring, loving, fun, high energy, responsible, experienced, great communicator.. everything you would want in a caregiver! We have 3 little kids (ages 1, 3, and 4) - would definitely re-hire!

- Justin D.

Morgan L.

5.0

Morgan is absolutely wonderful with our 14-month old. She is patient, calm, caring and my son adores her!

- Shannon B.

Debra A.

5.0

Debra is a wonderful caregiver, helped care for my mother during the last couple years of her life. My mother had advanced Alzheimer's amongst other ailments, Debra was always kind and caring despite the many challenges certain times could bring. Debra was always extremely reliable, well up...

- Steve M.

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