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I also have quite a bit of experience working with special needs. I am have multiple family members with autism one of whom is nearly non verbal and very developmentally delayed. I have cared for her many times and love to spend time with her and learn to communicate in different ways. I also participated in links in high school...
I worked for the Lawrence county early childhood center in Lawrence County Ohio for over three years as a child care worker in the infant/toddler room, occasionally subbing in the preschool age rooms. My daily tasks included changing, feeding, nap time, aiding in potty training, and scheduling and following through with age...
Shanda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
3.8
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am the oldest of four siblings and I have an 17-year-old special needs son and a 2-year-old daughter. I have over 25 years experience as a child care provider, babysitter, nanny, caregiver and respite care worker. I have experience with children from birth up to adulthood. I have experience with special needs and normally...
Jenifer can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
4.0
"I met Jenifer to interview with her for a nanny position. She is very impressive and would be an exceptional nanny for anyone with a special needs child. She was willing to drive in poor weather to meet with me and my family."
Brent T.
I'm the oldest of four siblings, I have an 11-year-old and I have over 18 years experience as a childcare provider, babysitter, nanny and respite care worker. I have experience with children from birth up to 11 years old; experience with special needs and normally developing children. I am
CPR certified and have experience with...
Hello, I my name is Elizabeth and I am a single mom. I am available every other weekend and rotating nights through the week (Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, Friday every other week). I currently work full time so I would not be available until after 5 on the weekdays, but am available until late hours if needed. I am joining...
Elizabeth can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with babies, children and children with special needs. I am a very loving, caring and energetic person. I am CPR and First Aid trained. I love kids of all ages. I enjoy reading to children, music, arts and crafts and sports as well as having fun with them. I love to cook. I have endless energy. Housekeeping and...
Janet can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Janet took care of my little boy like her own. She was always reliable given that we had odd and long working hours. She was always ready to step up when I was running late or had last minute emergencies. She never called in sick! She is like family to us and we...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Helen. I'm a newly retired Police Officer who is highly trained in many areas. CPR to Executive Protection Training. I also have 22 nieces and nephews that I have helped raise along with my step children. Since Retiring I have been blessed to Nanny/Babysit many children from Newborns to Teenagers, including...
Helen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I can’t say enough positive things about Helen. I believe that the universe brings people into your life exactly when you need them. We were in a pinch to find a nanny after our then current nanny found a full-time position. Helen literally came to our rescue. She...
Nicole G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Over the past 8 years, I have realized my passion is with children. I have worked closely with special needs individuals and have watched multiple children ages 3 months to 16 years old over the years.
The best part about working with children is that every day is a new experience for them and with them. My goal is to become...
Veronica can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Veronica has been working with us since the end of Sep 2020. She is great at communicating with us and our kids. She is flexible and has become like a family member. Our kids love her. She helps them with virtual school, arts and crafts and has them clean up their...
Anthony L.
Hi, I'm Mariah! I'm 20 years old, and have worked in the medical field caring for elderly and special needs for approximately 5 years. I have worked with Hospice, in adult foster care, and nursing homes a majority of that time. I currently attend Delta college, studying nursing. I am first aid, CPR, AED, BLS certified.
I enjoy...
Mariah can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Christina M.
Swartz Creek, MI
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
My name is Tia. I'm a mom of 2 kids ages 11 and 8. I have over 15 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have worked with children who have had special needs and needed physical and occupational therapy exercises. I'm reliable, trustworthy, caring, creative and energetic. I love engaging with children and helping...
Christina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Early Education
Hi I'm Abby I have been working with special needs kiddos since I was in high school. In high school I was apart of a program helping the kids who are cognitive impaired. I also have experience with children with health challenges... Giving out meds doing blood sugar testing and I can be taught how to do anything you need that...
Megan H.
Flushing, MI
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Can Work Any Time Tuesdays, Thursday S, And Fridays! (Weekends If Needed)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 6+ years of childcare experience & 4 years working as a CNA.
My current job responsibilities include:
-Ensure the safety of the children
-Tend to the children's basic needs
-Administer medicine as directed by Employer
-Prepare Meals
-Research, plan, participate, and supervise activities with children
-Transport children...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
I find myself being fulfilled with helping children create their sense of confidence in themselves. Helping them cultivate life skills that they will carry into adulthood. I have 10 years of experience helping care for a complex special needs child. Also, I was the handler for a service dog of 8 years.
Ida can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I absolutely love working with children! I have been a babysitter for going on five years now and I love it. On top of being a babysitter I have also been a special needs teacher assistant.
Vada can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello, I am a Mother of 5, and Grand Mother of 10+
I have had at least 20 years of paid experience, and 38 years of unpaid experience.
I have worked throughout the years with both (elderly with special needs and children)
I am proficient in almost all elderly care needs. Dementia, Alzheimer's, wound care etc. What I do not...
Hi families !!
I'm 26 and living in Troy, MI.
Working with the Special Needs Children has taught me increased patience, extra attention and unconditional love for them.
I have nannied for twins up north.
I went to Michigan College of Beauty for my Esthetician license Also called a Skin- Therapist who specializes in skin...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Tracy M.
Perry, MI
$20-49/hr • 6 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...
Karah B.
Haslett, MI
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have a leadership position at a therapy center specializing working with kids with autism. This job is my passion and I'm looking for a little extra income and would love for that to also be doing what I love. I also have a teaching degree and certificate and have taught elementary school.
I have had over 10 years experience caring for a child diagnosed with Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive Disabilities as well as Development and Speech Delays. I love her as my own child. She recently had to move to Florida to live with her mother. So I am now available to care for another child. I am very loving,...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have fostered and adopted special needs children. I have also done elder care for my parents for over 10 years. I also helped take care of a loved one til the day before he passed and went to hospice house. I've also done in home care for clients. I'm available part time asking for $18-$20 an hour. I want to make a difference...
Dawn can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, transportation & more
5.0
"Dawn has been our Angel. She cared for my mother with a lot of love and kindness until she reached a point to when Mom needed to be moved into a care home. She has a great deal of empathy and compassion and was helpful in so many ways. She communicated frequently...
Al S.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Owosso, MI
Jenifer R.
5.0
Jenifer was among a few prospective childcare providers. She, by far, exceeded the others in communication. Very prompt in response and open to honest discussion. We did not hire her simply because we were blessed with family being able to help us out unexpectedly. We think she may have been a great...
- Bobbi F.
Janet C.
5.0
Jan is absolutely wonderful! She was my daughter's caregiver for 8 years, and quickly became family. Jan is very loving, caring, and so very patient, which was necessary with our special needs daughter. She went above and beyond to make herself available and loved our daughter as one of her own....
- Care member
Helen T.
5.0
I can’t say enough positive things about Helen. I believe that the universe brings people into your life exactly when you need them. We were in a pinch to find a nanny after our then current nanny found a full-time position. Helen literally came to our rescue. She is prompt, professional, kind and...
- Nicole G.
Veronica M.
5.0
Veronica has been caring for my children for several months now, and I would absolutely recommend her. Veronica is thoughtful and patient with my 2yo and 6yo. My youngest gave her a hard time early on refusing to nap for her. But Veronica was super patient with my kiddo's exhausted frustrations and...
- Kate I.
Dawn W.
5.0
She is very very helpful with everything
- Robert K.
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