Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Portage, MI

$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part/Full-Time Babysitter

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Devyn! I'm 21 years old and currently just working, no school. My babysitting experience started back in 2012, and is still going strong! I've worked with all ages, but I have the most experience working with ages 1-5. I love building bonds with children and their parents! I'm comfortable with transportation, meal prep,...

Devyn can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Prompt and on time, sweet, warm heart and caring, interactive with both of my kids. I will definitely be asking her again on a regular basis as our babysitter! Great experience overall "

Craig L.

Valerie O.

$33/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a 54-year-old mother of four, grown children and have 13 grandchildren. NON SMOKER and love pets! I recently became an "empty nester" and love kids! I would like to be able to stay locally and help families who need to work and go on much needed dates! I drove a school bus for 17 years (5 years with special needs), a former...

Valerie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Valerie helped us with infant care and was highly reliable. Once our boy was off to daycare, Valerie provided care as needed. We would recommend her and hire again."

Wes M.

Tanner P.

$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter, Available On Short Notice All Summer

5.0

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Tanner! I'm 25 years old and currently a graduate student at Western Michigan University working on my second master's degree in special education. My first master's degree is in Behavior Analysis and I am a BCBA. I have extensive experience working with individuals with a myriad of special needs, but most of my...

Tanner can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Tanner is outstanding. She was instrumental to our family navigating educational and health changes that called for me to reach out for help. I wish she could have joined us when we moved out of state. Any family will be happy to have Tanner looking after house...

Jennifer N.

Renee P.

$11-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Specialized Nanny

I have worked with special needs children. spinal biffida, cerebal palsy, ADD, ADHD, cognitive development.

Stephanie P.

$11-15/hr

Home Health Aide

I have many years of experience in the care field, though not all professionally. I am a mama of three amazing kiddos. I have professional experience working with children as well as adults. I am currently working in an adult foster care home with adults with various mental illnesses. I am CPR and First Aide certified, as well...

Tanner P.

$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Tanner! I'm a Georgia native currently living in Michigan to pursue my Master's in behavior analysis. Prior to moving, I had 3 years of experience as a behavior technician working with children as young as 18 months up to seniors with a range of disabilities. I look forward to working with you.

Marcia R.

$15-19/hr • 4 yrs exp

Compassionate Person Who Has Raised Two Beautiful Adult Children

Hello! I am a professional woman, and I have raised two successful adult children. I have experience running a daycare when my children were younger, as well as having worked in the school system with special needs children. I have experience taking care of children of all ages outside of my family and within my extended family....

Marcia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping

Skills:

Special Needs Care

Samantha M.

$11-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hard Working, Educated, Family Care Provider

Educated mama llama of two teenage girls here :) Family is everything to me! I am an experienced child care provider that has worked with kids of all ages and abilities, including special needs. With my degree in education and my life experience in of raising my two girls, I will be a great fit for you and your family!

Samantha can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Stephanie P.

$17-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

I have previously worked in daycares as well as an autism center. I have 4 of my own kiddos. I am CPR and first aid certified. I currently work with senior citizens in their homes. I have also previously worked in adult foster care with special needs adults.

Stephanie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Erica N.

$11-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

I recently moved to the Grand Rapids area for work after graduating college and nannying for 3 years while I was going to school. I have watched up to 4 children at a time, as well as special needs children and infants. I am reliable, responsible and enthusiastic!

Erica can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning

Skills:

Special Needs Care

Lisa W.

$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

Full-Time/Part-Time Sitter Available Immediately

3.0

(2)

Hello! I am a 36 yr old special needs mom of 2 located in Southwest Michigan I have working in the special education field for about 2 yrs now various positions I would love to get to know you and your family!

Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning

Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0

"Great with kids highly recommended within our family and friends."

Patrick R.

Bethany D.

$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I also have experience working with seniors with aging diseases. Currently work for WMU Center for Disability Services day programs.

Joelle D.

$18/hr • 8 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello everyone!! My name is Joelle and I am about to graduate at WMU with a major in Acting (so I am the BEST at playing make believe). I am extremely qualified to babysit/nanny: 10 years of babysitting and 6 of nannying, I have worked with up to 5 kids in the same household ranging from ages infant- 15!! (I also have a lot of...

Joelle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more

Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Joelle is very kind and loves playing with my kids. They always look forward to when she's coming over next!"

Francesca S.

Grace A.

$18/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey, I'm Grace! I have 6 years of experience. I can help with crafts, homework and carpooling. I'm a Musical Theatre Performance major and American Sign Language Studies minor at Western Michigan University. I am also pursuing a degree in Special Education. I've been teaching dance to young kids for 8 years and have extensive...

Grace can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Eryn L.

$16-20/hr • 9 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I started babysitting when I was about 13 years old, which is around eight years of experience for me. I always went with my mom babysitting and then my mom passed on my name to some of her clients once I was old enough. I started by babysitting a special needs child when she was around 5 years old and she is now 16. I drove her...

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Jeanne K.

$30/hr

Part-time Care Giver

I would love to support someone with physical and mental challenges in their life. I don't lift patients but I am strong and capable of carrying groceries etc. I am very caring and social. I would like to meet you and see if we are a fit.

Sara R.

$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hi my name is Sara! I graduated in the spring with my masters degree in behavior science from Western Michigan University, and recently relocated to the Richmond area for a job opportunity! While in Michigan I nannied for a family with special needs kids for ~3 years. I love being a care provider and is something I would love...

Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Kristen O.

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Anytime

I have worked with epilepsy, down syndrome, CF, auto-immune issues, and deafness - I think every child/person deserves the same dedication no matter the needs associated. I have personal experience dealing with auto-immune problems which, I think, has allowed me the opportunity to empathize more but (most importantly) gain...

Kay S.

$11-16/hr

I don't have any experience caring for those with special needs, but I consider myself very patient and always willing to learn. I hope my presence will allow people to feel calm and comfortable enough so they can tell me how I can assist them.

Kaylie B.

$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp