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Special needs caregivers in Ortonville, MI

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Paige H.


Pontiac, MI

$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Full Time Babysitter

5.0

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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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Abby H.


Commerce Township, MI

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Abby! I graduated in 2020 with my master's degree in speech-language pathology. My bachelor's degree is in communication disorders, and I have a minor in child development. I am currently an SLP for a local school district. Working with children is something I absolutely love! I have taken many classes...
5.0
"Abby is bright and cheerful. She has volunteered multiple times to "hang out" with my young adult son with ASD. She is a fantastic role model with positive energy. "

Cathy S.

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Claire P.


Auburn Hills, MI

$25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a current nursing student at Oakland University with a passion for helping others. I love to work creatively with children and adults. I have over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages as well as spending the past 4 years in various caregiving positions. I have 3 years of experience caregiving for...
5.0
"Claire is fantastic. We are so lucky to have found her. She provides such loving care and is so personable and reliable. SO GRATEFUL! Would hire her over and over!"

Amy B.

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Kenya S.


Pontiac, MI

$20-40/hr • 10 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Abby H.


Commerce Township, MI

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Summer Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Abby! I graduated in 2020 with my master's degree in speech-language pathology. My bachelor's degree is in communication disorders, and I have a minor in child development. I am currently an SLP for a local school district. Working with children is something I absolutely love! I have taken many classes...
Abby can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Abby has been the best Nanny I have ever hired thus far! She was very dependable, kind, loving and took excellent care of my boys! It was such a great feeling knowing that when I was at work, my boys were in great hands. She is absolutely the best and I highly...

Michele M.

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Hailey S.


Grand Blanc, MI

$12-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter. I Have Experience With Special Needs Children. Looking For Part Time Job

I am 23 years old. I have experience babysitting special needs children, I have worked at a daycare as a teaching assistant for two years, and as a lead teacher for one year. I have been CPR and first aid certified in the past and am willing to update my certifications. I have babysat children between he ages of 5 months and 7...
Hailey can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Hailey has exception child care skills. She always know just what to do in every situation from cranky to unforeseen emergencies. She is dependable and very loved by the children she oversees! 10 out of 10"

Alexandra M.

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Margareta I.


Waterford, MI

$28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Happy Vibes, Experienced With TBI Patients

Hi! I am a very positive, happy vibration that families love to have around. My experience starts over 10 years ago and includes care for toddlers, children, and adults with special needs (specifically traumatic brain injury and autism). I am extremely flexible and can accommodate almost any request. Can assist with dressing,...
Margareta can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Margareta is so loving and was wonderful with my boys. They still ask for her! She did tons of activities, was proactive and high energy to always keep them entertained and trying new things they liked. A wonderful nanny, wish she was still local to help us....

Lauren D.

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Vannah M.


Grand Blanc, MI

$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced, Trustworthy, Responsible, Dependable, Honest, Caring! Sound Great? Read My Bio!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello everybody! I am a young woman in my twenties looking for some extra monthly income. I currently work full time at a specialty animal surgical hospital and I'm located in Grand Blanc, MI. I have an 18mo niece and a nephew due in August! I've helped babysit and raise family friends kids since I was only 12yrs old so I've...
Vannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Great with young kids and pets! Very reliable and responsible. "

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Shironda R.


Pontiac, MI

$24/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time/Full Time Caregiver (Special Needs Experience)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Below is my experience: I am a full time nanny who loves children and would only give the best care and attention to your little one(s). Care includes dressing, bathing, and preparing meals as well as homework help and enrichment. Light cleaning as it relates to the child's care, pick ups/drop offs and errands. I have also...
5.0
"Shironda was a joy to have! She brought a great energy and professionalism. She kept the kids entertained and she kept them in line. Fantastically fun, firm, and fair!"

Keanndra B.

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Jennifer P.


Commerce Township, MI

$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Dedicated Caregiver

Hi my name is Jen. I am a Broadway Actress and mom of a 15yr old. I am currently studying to get my senior care certification but have much experience caring for special needs. I would love to help out in anyway I can. Have CPR training and excellent references.
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Debra W.


White Lake, MI

$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Although I do not have a specialize training for Special Care I am an extremely smart and caring person. I can and am willing to learn and do most in order to make the lives better for those that need me.
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Kaitlin L.


Lapeer, MI

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

A Little About Me And My Story!

Hi! My name's Kaiti, I've babysat since 11. I have experience with kids ages 0- 12 years. I babysat in my teens and joined Careers in Ed in HS. I earned my parapro certification along with other trainings. I spent 2 years doing work experience in elementary education, graduated and was hired in 2 months later. I have worked for...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Kaiti is great with my two girls! They love spending time with her. She is responsible, fun, energetic and creative! "

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Shelby S.


Leonard, MI

$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Experienced With Young Adults With Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have several years of experience working with children and adults who have special needs. I have worked with individuals with autism, Down syndrome, pica, severe anxiety, bipolar disorder, emotional disturbance disorder, and cognitive impairments. I have a calm and competent demeanor and am not bothered by severe behaviors. I...
5.0
"Shelby has been a caregiver with us for 4 months now and we couldn't be happier Being a great caregiver is no easy task, first of all you have to be a great caregiver 2nd you also have to fit in with the family... in the past we have had really good caregivers...

Tammy S.

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Alison A.


White Lake, MI

$11-15/hr • 10 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Denise W.


White Lake, MI

$18-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny

I have experience with babies and toddlers including children 10-16 years old. Also I have experience with special needs individuals. Heartsaver, CPR, first aid, AED certified with the American Red Cross. Completed Care. com background check. Rachael G Feb 1, 2024 Dee is a wonderful and caring person who has taken great care of...
Denise can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Dee is a wonderful and caring person who has taken great care of my two little ones. They light up when she walks in the house and I know they are in good hands when she is around. Dee is professional and communicative and my kids adore her. I would recommend...

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Felicia H.


Pontiac, MI

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Home Health Care Provider

LET ME MAKE YOUR LIFE MORE COMFORTABLE. Reliable, trustworthy, dependable care when you need it. Long term, short term, that can be customized to your specific needs. Specializing in home health care ( PRIVATE DUTY). Medication Monitoring, Blood Pressure Monitoring, Incontinence Care, Light House Keeping, Transport to Doctors...
5.0
"Felicia applied for our position. We thought very highly of her skills and experience. We elected to hire someone who worked directly for us. I felt that Felicia would have been a very strong candidate for the position."

Sam S.

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Michele H.


Davison, MI

$17/hr • 2 yrs exp

Mature, Compassionate Woman Seeking Senior Care.

Hi! My name is Michele, I've spent many years caregiving infants, toddlers, school aged and elderly. My passion is to help families care for their loved ones no matter what their age is! I've worked in daycares, private nanny and in home elder care for those that need an extra hand. I've raised two amazing young men (one with...
Michele can also help with: Dementia, companionship, meal prep, personal care, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Michele took great care of my son and was very reliable before I went remote! Highly recommended!!"

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Jennifer B.


Highland, MI

$22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 yrs experience working with children, along with raising 3 of my own. I have worked in child care centers, as a nanny, taught Sunday school for years and worked with children with special needs. Most recently I taught a parent tot class at a preschool. I am now looking to find a family that would be a good match....
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jennifer has worked with our family since the start of the last school year. She is a delight to have as a part of our family. She is fun, energetic and engaging. Dealing with tweens can be very challenging at times. Jennifer easily established a trusting...

Mattie P.

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Peiton M.


Pontiac, MI

$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Peiton. I am 21 years old and located in Bloomfield Hills. I am looking for a new full time childcare position. I have loads of experience which can be shown both on my resume. I am looking for a long term position with a family that I can grow with that is paid through payroll, along with a contract. I work M-TH,...
Peiton can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Well with my children and very professional"

Maria M.

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Brandy M.


Auburn Hills, MI

$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years of care experience including mental health. Specializing in escalations and redirection.
5.0
"My brother needed complex care following a serious accident resulting in need of expert rehabilitation care - transfer from bed to chair, toileting, relearning to walk, PT exercises. She managed to provide expert professional care, very quickly establishing trust...

Valentina H.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ortonville, MI

Paige H.

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 on time. We liked how engaging...

- Michele B.

Abby H.

5.0

Abby is bright and cheerful. She has volunteered multiple times to "hang out" with my young adult son with ASD. She is a fantastic role model with positive energy.

- Cathy S.

Claire P.

5.0

Claire is fantastic. We are so lucky to have found her. She provides such loving care and is so personable and reliable. SO GRATEFUL! Would hire her over and over!

- Amy B.

Kenya S.

5.0

Words won't even begin to describe how blessed I am to have Kenya come into our life and into our home. She's been beyond a blessing that I could of ever prayed for and feel as though, I owe her so much more. She has answered my prayers. I was nervous about how my kids would warm up to a stranger...

- Larae T.

Abby H.

5.0

Abby has been the best Nanny I have ever hired thus far! She was very dependable, kind, loving and took excellent care of my boys! It was such a great feeling knowing that when I was at work, my boys were in great hands. She is absolutely the best and I highly recommend her!

- Michele M.

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