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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Rockford, MI

The average posted rate is $14/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Rockford, MI

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Kimberly T.


Rockford, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Kim, or Miss Kim as my current nannied kiddos call me. I am 26 years old and have been watching children since I was 11. I started my first regular babysitting job for a special needs baby at 16. I worked as a nanny for a few months before my former boss opened a daycare, I worked there for about 4. 5 years. I then...
Kimberly can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Super helpful, flexible, and reliable. Will definitely hire again!"

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Grace K.


Rockford, MI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hello! My name is Grace and I am a graduate student studying speech-language pathology. I have a strong interest in working with people with special needs. For two years, I worked as a special needs caregiver for a teenage girl. In this role, I assisted with activities of daily living, prepared her meals following a modified...
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Kiersten S.


Rockford, MI

$11-15/hr2 yrs exp

Part-Time Care Giver For Children With Special Needs

I currently care for a 19-year-old woman with severe autism, I trained for my CNA with elderly in need of help with almost every aspect of their lives, I volunteer at my church every month with a group of other care givers and we provide a night off for between 4-10 families with special needs children by watching them for a...
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Erica S.


Rockford, MI

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Or Full-time Caregiver Available In The Rockford Area Or Nearby.

Experience: RN for 3 years. Nurse Tech for 7 years. Also, I have cared for my grandmother for the past 2 years due to her diagnosis of Parkinson s Disease. I am passionate about being a caregiver because I value my own health and wellness and thus it makes me feel privileged to help others maintain or improve their own....
Hello! My name is Kate! I am graduate student at CMU, graduating in May to be a speech language pathologist. I am currently applying to work in the school setting for the upcoming school year. But I am hoping to work with a family this summer. In my undergraduate degree I focused on child development and ASL studies. Now in my...
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Claire H.


Rockford, MI

$11/hr1 yrs exp

I Am Pursuing An Internship With Smiling Goat Ranch

I am going to be working at Smiling Goat Ranch in Colorado. I need to get a background check in order to go.
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Grace K.


Rockford, MI

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny; Babysitter; Special Needs Caregiver; Senior Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Grace and I am a graduate student studying speech-language pathology. At my university's speech and hearing clinic, I serve as a graduate student clinician where I treat both pediatric and adult clients with a variety of disorders and needs. In the future, I hope to become a pediatric speech-language...
Grace can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kate W.


Rockford, MI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kate! I am bilingual speech language pathologist fluent in ASL and English. I am looking to connect with families that need some part time child care. Throughout my education I focused on child and language development. I have experience working with individuals with special needs across the lifespan. I look...
Kate can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Courtney D.


Rockford, MI

$13-18/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter With Lots Of Experience

Hi there families! My name is Courtney, I'm 19 years old and I am looking for a nannying job for the summer while I am home from college! I currently go to Aquinas College where I am majoring in Elementary Education, with that being said I love being around kids of all ages. I also have a very extensive background with special...
Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Antonia V.


Rockford, MI

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Hey! My name is Toni and i'm currently a graduate from Sparta high school . I have been babysitting since the age of 10 and have always had a love for it, once high school started I began helping in special needs classes and just had a passion for helping kids, I currently work at battle gr when I host birthday parties and with...
Antonia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Ariella W.


Rockford, MI

$20-50/hr11 yrs exp

I am a patient, calm, and creative childcare provider with over a decade of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens and children with special needs. My passion for fostering children's growth and development as an RBT led me to this fulfilling career, and I strive to make a positive impact on the...
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Michelle R.


Rockford, MI

$11-30/hr7 yrs exp

In Home Nanny

I am a mother of 3 wonderful kiddos. I have a 16-year-old daughter and two sons who are 11 and 8. My family and I recently moved to West Michigan (August 2018) due to my husbands change in job. We love it here! Before we moved I nannied for two families in my home. I have experience with special needs children. I have 10 plus...
Michelle can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Grace K.


Rockford, MI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Grace and I am a graduate student studying speech-language pathology. I have a passion for serving seniors. I was a caregiver for a teen with special needs for two years. In this role, I assisted her in activities of daily living, prepared her meals following a modified diet according to IDDSI standards, took...
Grace can also help with: Respite care, specialized care, personal care, mobility assistance, companionship
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Riley D.


Ada, MI

$25-35/hr9 yrs exp

Graduate Educated Patient/Fun Babysitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Riley & I just recently relocated back to my hometown of GR after living in Metro Detroit for the past two year. I work as a pediatric speech and language pathologist by day, however am trying to find weekend/date night work! A little bit about my experience: I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 15, I am...
Riley can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Riley watched our almost 3 year old and 3 month old while my husband and I went to dinner. When we returned, my 3 year old did not want her to leave. We highly recommend Riley!"

Mary N.

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Riley D.


Ada, MI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Kind & Patient Speech Language Pathologist Caregiver

Hello! My name is Riley and I just moved to the east side from Grand Rapids for my first speech and language pathology job where I am working in an outpatient therapy clinic with pediatrics. I have a heart for helping others and especially those with exceptional needs and I would love to use my day off (Wednesday/the weekend) to...
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Jessica H.


Cedar Springs, MI

$13-18/hr5 yrs exp

Certified Caregiver

Hi! My name is Jessica, and I am looking to help families when needed with childcare. I have two children (6 and 1), with one of them being special needs. I have experience in all age ranges, and I am very hands on with both of my children. I am also a nurse tech at a children's Emergency Department, so I am trained in BLS and...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Delaney H.


Grand Rapids, MI

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Fun-loving Babysitter Willing To Work Around Schedules

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I started off babysitting for family and friends at about 13 years old and since then I have expanded to anyone in need of a caregiver. I have experience working at a daycare center where I was an assistant teacher for children 3 to 4 years old. At the daycare I enjoyed helping the children with crafts, reading, and...
Delaney can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We interviewed Delaney for a full-time nanny position for our two girls. She showed up to the interview on-time and did a great job. We asked questions around her top 3 responsibilities as a nanny, what she considers a healthy meal, and how she handles discipline...

Annie M.

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Amanda G.


Grand Rapids, MI

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Over 10+ Years Experience, Energetic Professional Ready To Entertain Your Child/Children & Or Pets!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Amanda & I'd love to apply for your position. I took a babysitter course through our local hospital where I worked as a nurse assistant. I have lots of childcare experience from the age of 14. I've cared for infants to pre-teens, including children on the spectrum or with seizure disorders. (My ex-husband had...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Amanda was very reliable, full of energy & helped with things around the house while she cared for our son last summer! She took him places all the time & was fully engaged with him while my husband & I were at work, sending us pictures & texts frequently to always...

Sarah D.

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Gianna P.


Grand Rapids, MI

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver/summer Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there! My name is Gianna,and I am currently a freshman at the University, I play soccer here as well, and am staying in Grand Rapids this summer, looking for a great opportunity caring for and building a bond with you and your child/children! I have two amazing younger siblings that I have cared for since a young age, and...
5.0
"Gianna is a very loving, compassionate and pleasant individual. She shows up with a smile on her face and always happy to work and learn. She will be greatly missed as she goes off to school this August. I hope we have the ability to work with her in the future....

Kelly S.

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Charvella H.


Wyoming, MI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Cool But Very Responsible Sitter

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I love children of all ages. I have watched children from newborns to the age of 13. I also have experience with special needs children. I love being around children, they keep me up to date with the world. I am also competitive, so if your children like to race or play video games, let's do it! (I always let them win). I love...
Charvella can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Super prompt, professional and responsive. Charvella watched both our 3 month old and toddler. Our 2 yo daughter warmed up to her right away. I would highly recommend her."

Ben B.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Rockford, MI

Kimberly T.

5.0

Kim was on-time, friendly, and great with my two kids. We will definitely be contacting her to babysit again!

- Grace B.

Riley D.

5.0

Riley watched our almost 3 year old and 3 month old while my husband and I went to dinner. When we returned, my 3 year old did not want her to leave. We highly recommend Riley!

- Mary N.

Delaney H.

5.0

We interviewed Delaney for a full-time nanny position for our two girls. She showed up to the interview on-time and did a great job. We asked questions around her top 3 responsibilities as a nanny, what she considers a healthy meal, and how she handles discipline with children in her care. She...

- Annie M.

Amanda G.

5.0

Amanda was very reliable, full of energy & helped with things around the house while she cared for our son last summer! She took him places all the time & was fully engaged with him while my husband & I were at work, sending us pictures & texts frequently to always keep us in the know, which we...

- Sarah D.

Gianna P.

5.0

Gianna is a very loving, compassionate and pleasant individual. She shows up with a smile on her face and always happy to work and learn. She will be greatly missed as she goes off to school this August. I hope we have the ability to work with her in the future. She will be greatly missed.

- Kelly S.

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