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Lori V.


Ortonville, MI

$17-23/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Personal Care Assistant / Nanny / Special Needs Care Advocate / BS In Education K-8

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced individual and have worked with a wide range of disabilities. My most recent placement was caring for wheelchair bound woman with extensive healthcare issues. I worked for her over 10 years. I have experience with autism, cerebral palsy, downs syndrome, stroke survivors, and severe food allergies. I am a very...
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Katie C.


Ortonville, MI

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Heart Of Gold For Special Needs!

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....
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Cynthia S.


Ortonville, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Your Next Assistant

Hello, hopefully I can make your life easier. I have several yrs experience in home care. I have many skills including straight catheterization, wound care, enteral feeding, ROM, transfers, dementia care, experience with ALS, ADD/ADHD, MS, paralysis, CVA, Parkinson's, and more. I also enjoy cleaning, organizing, helping with...
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Wilhemena H.


Ortonville, MI

$18-27/hr10 yrs exp

Part Full Time Or Part Time Care Giver

I have been caring for people all of my life. I was taking care of an elderly man, he is much better now. I have experience with all age groups. I don't have much experience with special needs clients, but if told what would be required and needed of me I believe it would be no problem for me! I'm am willing to learn new things...
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Lori V.


Ortonville, MI

$18-26/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny/ Childcare Or Special Needs Caregiver

I have owned and operated a licensed family daycare home in Grosse Pointe, Michigan for over 10 and a half years. Prior to that, I was a substitute teacher for ages k-8th grades for the Grosse Pointe school system. I taught preschool for six and a half years in a Rochester Hills organization. I was a professional nanny for a...
Lori can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

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Katie C.


Ortonville, MI

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

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, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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...

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Katie C.


Ortonville, MI

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Big Heart For Children & Adults With Special Needs!

Passion for kids & extra love for special needs! I am the oldest of a big blended family three of which have special needs (all now adults). 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...
Katie can also help with: Respite care, errands, dementia, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep & more
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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: Errands, meal prep, 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.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Noemy and I'm an applied behavior analysis tech. I'm very flexible. I have spent the last few years working with dementia patients in a group home setting. I am passionate about helping developmentally disabled people reach their full potential and encouraging them to discover all the different talents that make...
5.0
"Did housework without having to ask her and helped my friend and I out tremendously. Great personality and great with the kids and is an all around great person."

Tiffany C.

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Sarah M.


Clarkston, MI

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

Looking for a Great Family to Become Part Of

4.0

(1)

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...
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April L.


Oxford, MI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Profession Nanny and House Manager For Over 21 Years

I have been a professional nanny for over 21 years. I have a big heart when it comes to loving and taking care of children. I still keep in close contact with all the children I have helped raise to young adults. I have worked with children of all ages and some with special needs. I hope I will be a good fit for your family.
April can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"April is amazing and has been so helpful with our little one. She is flexible and reliable. We are so lucky to have found her! She is genuine and caring. We are very thankful that she is in our daughter's life. She makes leaving home much easier !"

Natalie G.

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Savannah M.


Holly, MI

$15/hr8 yrs exp

Hey there! I have been babysitting for family since I was 13 and professionally for almost 9 years. I have worked at World of Wonder (Ellen St.) preschool since 2017 as a childcare provider, associate teacher & parapro. I work full time in a classroom setting assisting students ages 3, 4 and 5. I also worked at a childcare...
Savannah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Savannah is one of the only people I trust with my babies! She does an amazing job of spending meaningful time teaching and playing with them. Her knowledge, experience, and genuine love for children gives me the confidence to trust her to take care of the most...

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Tonya M.


Oxford, MI

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

It's nice to meet you! My name is Tonya, I am an energetic nanny living in Oxford. My goal is to quickly create a bond with your children and family, while respecting the families personal wishes. I have a strong nannying background, as well as day camp experience and an associates in education degree. I am committed to your...
Tonya can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We had the great pleasure of meeting Tonya at Surfside Beach, SC this past week, where she helped care for our 5 year old son and 13 month old daughter. Both kids absolutely loved her, she brought little gifts for the kids each day, and sent us great photos each...

Ashley - Zach P.

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Brooke K.


Lake Orion, MI

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

I started my journey in special education when I was a senior in high school. I volunteered in an elementary P. O. H. I classroom. After this experience, I decided I wanted to further my journey in the field of special education. I graduated from Michigan State with a bachelor's degree in special education. I'm currently in my...
My college training was working with and learning about those with special needs. My area of expertise and experience is probably related to recreation, since that is the area of my study, but I feel very well-rounded in my abilities to provide overall care. Most of my care and interaction with those who have special needs has...
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Emily H.


Davisburg, MI

$10-15/hr

Special Population Aid

I have been working and caring for a number of children in the special population for 6 years. I love to learn the way each child works and their own preferences and dislikes, this allows me to get closer to fully understanding them as the person they are.
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Jessica D.


Metamora, MI

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Part/Full-Time Caregiver

I did 45+ hours of community service volunteer hours in a special education class at Clear Lake Elementary School working with glades K-5.
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Mikayla Z.


Clarkston, MI

$10-15/hr9 yrs exp

My name is Mikayla and I am a certified special education teacher. While I am on summer break I would love to work with elementary-middle aged children. Although, working with elementary-middle school aged children is my expertise I do have experience with babies, toddlers, high school students as well as adults and children...
Mikayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Hi my name is Jadin, I have not cared for anyone with special needs before bit would love to learn! I am CPR certified and can travel if need be!
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Theresa W.


Lake Orion, MI

$25/hr2 yrs exp

High School Special Needs Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with Special needs in the classroom and as a Job Coach. I enjoy working with Special Needs

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ortonville, MI

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

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.

Noemy V.

5.0

Did housework without having to ask her and helped my friend and I out tremendously. Great personality and great with the kids and is an all around great person.

- Tiffany C.

April L.

5.0

April is amazing and has been so helpful with our little one. She is flexible and reliable. We are so lucky to have found her! She is genuine and caring. We are very thankful that she is in our daughter's life. She makes leaving home much easier !

- Natalie G.

Savannah M.

5.0

Savannah has been so kind and compassionate with my 5 year old. She has baby sat on and of for me the last 2 years. She is very professional and punctual! She will never disappoint you!

- Elizabeth H.

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