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Find special needs caregivers in Pontiac, MI that you’ll love
60 special needs caregivers are listed in Pontiac, MI
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
Special needs caregivers in Pontiac, MI
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Welcome to my page, my name is Natalie and I would love to assist your loved one. I am a professional, flexible, loving and caring individual but very firm, I am always on time, very clean, very responsible. Very strong medical background and many years of experience on medical field. Years of experience with TBI...
Natalie can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, companionship, hospice services, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Natalie is THE BEST EVER.
She provided care for my buddy D who battled ALS for 2 years.
She has a doctors level of education from Ukraine.
She speaks several languages (English, Ukrainian, Russian).
She knows how to care for people with significant handicaps...
Mike M.
5.0
(1)
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.
Brandy M.
Auburn Hills, MI
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(2)
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & 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...
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a loving and outgoing person that absolutely loves children. I have been caring for little ones for over 35 years. I studied child development in college and worked at a daycare for a few years in the infant and toddler room. I have experience with children with special needs & Autism including non verbal. I have families I...
Cathy can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cathy has been working with us full time since seven years ago. When she first started my son was only 5 months old. She is very experienced and love kids! The kids love her too! She has become part of my family. Now the kids are in school and my work schedule...
Jingmei S.
Kendra S.
Clarkston, MI
$17-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Part-time Caregiver/sitter Available For Summer Vacation Hours And Long-term
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have eight plus years of experience in the care giving field with the same client (special needs). Activity planning, transporting, meal prep & passing medication includes some responsibilities I feel will prepare me for future jobs.
Kendra can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about Kendra. She has been so great to my two boys. Kendra is so involved with my kids when she takes care of them. My kids do fun activities as well as learn, TV time is at a minimum. She continuously goes above and beyond....
Anthony N.
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...
3.5
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My journey in education has been driven by a passion for teaching and a commitment to creating inclusive learning environments. I am presently a junior in Madonna University's teaching program with my major in Physical Education and American Sign Language, which has equipped me with a strong foundation in both subjects....
5.0
"Riem has been a wonderful addition to our family. She is reliable, responsible, caring, energetic, self motivated, and a joy to be around."
Jane E.
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: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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...
Care member
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: Transportation, dementia, meal prep, respite care, errands, light cleaning & more
Elissa F.
Waterford, MI
$11-16/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hoping To Help An Infividual And Become A Trusted Friend/companion
I had a Mother that had M. S. & the issues that accompany that dx. My late husband had significant hearing loss, as well as some other health issues, I have a teen who has some special needs. I have experience with people that have memory loss, & other physical issue's. In the past I volunteered with hospice, meals on wheels,...
Elissa can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, respite care, transportation & more
Lauren S.
Auburn Hills, MI
$11-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have experience watching all different ages of children ranging from newborn to 12 and up. I have volunteered in my church's nursery and helped with paid childcare for my church. Through my church I have had the opportunity to watch twins. I have also babysat outside of my church for three other families. My most recent...
Jade F.
Clarkston, MI
$23/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! I just recently graduated College with a Early Childhood Educations degree,
learning about the growth and development from birth till they are 5. I am
patient, helpful and excited to help kids succeed. I love to interact with kids,
especially by playing with them and reading to them. I have gained experience
by working in a...
Jade can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Brenda H.
Troy, MI
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a professional loving and Spunky 65-year-old African American woman child and adult care have been my profession for 20 plus years I also provided foster care in my home for 25 children adopted six while taking care of five of my own once all of my children grew up and transitioned out I became a professional Chef at...
I'd describe my personality as kind, flexible and positive
I like working with kids because I enjoy their spirit, curiosity, excitement, learning capabilities and fun activities.
I'm looking for a job that I can help, provide support, have positive interactions, and be able to create joy.
I started working with kids when I...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel & more
I have been working in a school district for 24 years. I have gone from teaching preschool to elementary to middle school, basically in the area of Special Needs children. They have given to me more than I could ever have given my Special Needs students.
Bella can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Madeline G.
Auburn Hills, MI
$22/hr • 9 yrs exp
I have babysat for all ages. I have babysat ages from a few months to about 12-year-olds. I am great with kids and enjoy doing activities outside and playing sports. I love animals and taking care of them as well. I have had experience babysitting children with special needs of all ages. I graduated from Hope College with a...
Madeline can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Margareta I.
Waterford, MI
$29-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
My experience caring for special needs began 2016 when my sister sustained a brain injury from a motor vehicle accident. For the past couple years, she has required 24 hours around the clock care-provided by me and 2 other full-time care givers. Caring for her and learning about numerological injuries over the past few years has...
Megan F.
Troy, MI
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I Will Welcome Your Children With Open Arms, Treating Them As If They Were My Very Own!
Hello! My name is Megan, I am a 24-year-old Canadian who is passionate about working alongside children in helping them grow into unique individuals. I am a very bubbly, kind, humorous, nurturing, patient, understanding, and emotionally intelligent person. I love nothing more than to cook healthy, fresh homestead meals and being...
Provide one on one behavioral therapy for children with Autism between the ages of 2-16, teach communication skills, social skills, self-help skills, and play skills through ABA principles, and implement behavior plans and documented data accurately.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Pontiac, MI
Natalie M.
5.0
Natalie took care of my father in Troy. She was an EXCELLENT care giver. The absolute BEST. She helped my brother and I immensely navigate care for our father. Her knowledge, hard work and willingness to help was exceptional. I really miss her so much! I consider Natalie a member of my family...
- Jaya V.
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.
Brandy M.
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 and confidence that my brother was...
- Valentina H.
Denise W.
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 hiring Dee.
- Care member
Cathy R.
5.0
Very patient person, I love the way she care about my kids they do love her so much:)
- Lena T.
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Ratings for Pontiac, MI special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Pontiac, MI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.