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Desirae L.


Portland, MI

$20-35/hr4 yrs exp

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I have worked with many adults, from in-home care, dementia, and special needs. I have my masters in social work.
Desirae can also help with: Errands, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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Rachel B.


Belding, MI

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Rachel, and I am a full-time nanny. I am CPR certified in infant through adult, as well as first aid, and blood borne pathogen procedures. I work as a long term nanny (2+ years of employment preferred). The Nanny industry has held my heart for 11 years now. Over a span of 20 years, my livelihood has been dedicated to...
Rachel can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rachel was hired for my wedding as an event nanny. She was amazing! All of our guests with children loved her and she really made the childcare room run smoothly! Would highly recommend her."

Jill B.

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Jaime B.


Grand Ledge, MI

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny Experienced In Caring For Infants And Special Needs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 13 years experience as a professional nanny. 8 years experience caring for children on the autism spectrum. My experience is with children ranging in age from 4 weeks to 12 years old. My skills and experience are wide ranging. I am adaptable and intuitive. I quickly learn the flow of a family and the needs of the parents...
Jaime can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jaime has looked after our newborn and our toddler. She is wonderful with kids. Very patient, responsible and dependable. She took care of household chores, supervised our cleaners, and basically did everything that needs to be done. She also took care of our pet....

Soma C.

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Morgan L.


DeWitt, MI

$11-15/hr9 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a passion for working with kids and have been for around nine years. Through the many years, I have had experiences with many different types of kids, personalities, temperaments with some difficult situations. I have babysat kids with behavioral challenges, special needs, and various medical needs, all of which have been...
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Morgan is absolutely wonderful with our 14-month old. She is patient, calm, caring and my son adores her!"

Shannon B.

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Jaime B.


Grand Ledge, MI

$11-20/hr1 yrs exp

Experienced Care Giver

I have worked mostly in child care, caring for special needs children. I have experience doing in home care for an elderly woman with MS. My duties included bathing, administering suppositories, changing urine bag, dressing, giving medication, cooking and light house cleaning.
Jaime can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, personal care
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Krystal P.


Palo, MI

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

I have 3 kids of my own. I have knowledge about autism considering I watch 2 kids occasionally with special needs. Also, have knowledge about behavior disorders.
Krystal can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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Theresa P.


Belding, MI

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Certified Nursing Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My goal in life is to help those that are in need. To stand by their side and help them through life. With 22 years experience I have helped a diverse group of people.
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Jaime B.


Grand Ledge, MI

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Nanny Experienced in Autism and Special Needs

My experience with special needs started with my position as a direct care provider at an adult foster care home. I cared for many ladies with Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and Autism. My current job is caring for two boys who are both on the severe end of the autism spectrum. I have been with this family for the past 4 years....
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Haley L.


Lansing, MI

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

1.0

(1)

I have worked with many family with Cerebral palsy and took care of aunt that also has that. I currently work in in home healthcare and I take care of many different types of clients some brain injury clients I help with useing the bathroom, getting dressed, helping eating, and anything else they need! Their needs comes first! I...
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Grace B.


DeWitt, MI

$16-17/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Fun Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Grace! I come from a family with 10 siblings!! I have learned to care for children first in my own home and have taken that to my outside jobs as well. I have worked with children that have special needs. I have been a part time nanny to several families for several years including two families with twin babies...
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Jaedyn V.


Lansing, MI

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Come Learn About Me!

I'd describe my personality as bubbly, personable, and charismatic! I like working with kids because it gives me such joy to make kids happy and create long lasting memories with them. I love feeling fulfilled with what I do and working with kids gives me that feeling. I'm looking for a job that will allow me to be outside...
Jaedyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I don't have any paid experience in senior care. Growing up my mother would bring me with her to work, whether it was in a group home for special needs, personal homes with one on one care/ caring for a spouse, or a nursing home. I have gained valuable knowledge helping her and have developed such wonderful relationships with...
Bridgette can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep

Ana V.


Lansing, MI

$15-20/hr

Part Time Caregiver

As a single parent, I raised a child with cognitive and physical disabilities. Poor eyesight and profoundly deaf. Pretty good using ASL and extremely patient.

Ana V.


Lansing, MI

$11-15/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver/Helper Available

A recent State of MI retiree with over 40 years of service. I walked a away from my job with many friendships and great reputation for being hard worker and honest as well as dependable. I have raised a special needs child on my own and I am fluent in Spanish and ASL. I am very patient person and I help out a young mom take care...
Ana can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Ana is magic. She is kind and generous. When she knocks on the door, our son’s eyes light up. When she holds him, he feels safe. If he wants to play on the floor indoors or run around outdoors, she’s right there with him. Ana is fluent in three languages: English,...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Portland, MI

Rachel B.

5.0

I worked with Rachel at a wedding I was hired for through Care.com. She was very friendly and down to earth. Rachel and I even met up before to plan activities for the children at the wedding. I would highly recommend Rachel for a big event with multiple children, a date night sitter or a full time...

- Kylie D.

Jaime B.

5.0

Jaime is amazing! Very professional, caring, loving, fun, high energy, responsible, experienced, great communicator.. everything you would want in a caregiver! We have 3 little kids (ages 1, 3, and 4) - would definitely re-hire!

- Justin D.

Morgan L.

5.0

Morgan is absolutely wonderful with our 14-month old. She is patient, calm, caring and my son adores her!

- Shannon B.

Ana V.

5.0

Ana is magic. She is kind and generous. When she knocks on the door, our son’s eyes light up. When she holds him, he feels safe. If he wants to play on the floor indoors or run around outdoors, she’s right there with him. Ana is fluent in three languages: English, Spanish, and ASL. She has done a...

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