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Find special needs caregivers in Traverse City, MI that you’ll love

25 special needs caregivers are listed in Traverse City, MI

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Traverse City, MI

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Julie F.


Traverse City, MI

$25-32/hr10 yrs exp

Very Experienced Providing Care For Developmentally Disabled & Mentally Ill People

5.0

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I have worked for people with special needs in group homes and through agencies. I help with ADL's, transporting, feeding, bathing, etc. I am very caring, professional & reliable.
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Morgan M.


Traverse City, MI

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love kids and have been helping care for them for as long as I can remember. I was a direct care worker in a group home, working with adults who have special needs while in college. I have also nannied for a few different families amongst various recreation and office jobs. I look forward to meeting you and would really love...
Morgan can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Morgan was an amazing baby sitter and we could not be any more happier. Our child absolutely loves her. She was very gently with our infant and always took great care and she made sure it was her highest priority. She always goes the extra mile to make sure she...

Atheesh S.

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Julie F.


Traverse City, MI

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Very Experienced Care Giver For Seniors Or Special Needs Individuals

I have over 25 years of care in individual homes, assisted living homes, group homes and with agencies. I Can provide a wide variety of personalized help for senior citizens and/or people with special needs. I can provide a broad range of home healthcare, aftercare, rehab, wound care, eldercare, chore services, bath aid and...
Julie can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care, hospice services
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Amanda R.


Traverse City, MI

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

Special Needs Provider with 6+ years of experience caring for infants to adults. Volunteer for State Special Olympics and local Special Olympics. I have a younger sister with Special Needs.
Willing to work any hours on Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Over nights included. I have over 10 years of experience working with adults in different kinds of settings.
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Skie M.


Traverse City, MI

$12-25/hr5 yrs exp

Cmh And Cna Certified

1.0

(1)

I have experience with clients with Down syndrome, autism, dementia/Alzheimer's, ADD/ADHD, mental health.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Helen I have cared for kids of all ages. My first job was as a nanny to a 6-month-old. I still am in touch with her family as she prepares for high school graduation! I lived in NYC for 6. 5 years, during the pandemic I was a Forest School teacher, where playing was the number 1 goal! The 10 kids I was...
Helen can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Ella C.


Traverse City, MI

$18-30/hr

Ella Extraordinaire

Hi, I'm Ella! I have 5 years of child care experience and I have two younger siblings one with special needs who I have assisted in caring for. I am a patient person who loves spending time with kids. I have worked with a range of ages from newborns to teens. I have assisted with online schooling and tutoring. I enjoy working on...
Ella can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Jessica C.


Traverse City, MI

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Responsible Nanny Looking To Help

I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I have experience with special needs children and am trained in first aid. I love encouraging creativity through art and outdoor time. I look forward to hearing from you!
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Mariah D.


Traverse City, MI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time

I am 32 years old. I have a 5-year-old son. I have been caring for children from newborns up to adults with special needs. It is a passion of mine to work with children, as well as watch them grow and develop. I have my associates degree in Early Childhood Development, and my Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education....
Mariah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mariah has watched my 2 children on numerous occasions. She’s attentive, fun, and responsible. She is so great about playing with the kids and doing activities. Mariah has her own transportation which is a must for us and she gives us regular updates when caring...

Kasey P.

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Jessica R.


Traverse City, MI

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable Nanny With 10+ Years Experience

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I grew up in a family with young siblings which started my love for childcare that carried over into babysitting as a teenager and working briefly with a non profit after high school that worked with youth. I have worked with many families over the past decade both for short term and years at a time. The ages of care have ranged...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Amanda R.


Traverse City, MI

$14-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time/Full-Time Nanny/Sitter

6+ years of nanny and babysitting experience. Caring for newborns to 12-year-olds. Also experience caring for kids and adults with special needs, as I have a younger sister with Down Syndrome. My mom owns and runs a daycare from home so I am CPR, First Aide and Blood Born Pathogen trained and certified.
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Hi, my name is Jorja and I have 6+ years of experience working with children of all ages. I believe in creating a fun, stimulating, and safe environment for children to thrive. I'm particularly skilled at helping children with their social and emotional needs. I also have experience working with special needs. I'm looking...
Jorja can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

I am 32 years old. I have my associates degree in Early Childhood Development, and my Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education. While attending college, I worked with children and adults with special needs (private in home care), as well as worked in an adult foster care home. Duties included; meal preparation/cooking,...
Mariah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, errands
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Kerri R.


Cedar, MI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun-loving Former Preschool Teacher

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a former preschool teacher of six years, and have seven years of nanny experience in my community. I have also volunteered in our church preschool. I have experience with special needs, having reared an autistic, AD/HD, visually impaired son. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I maintain a current CDA. I am a member of...
Kerri can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Kerri R.


Cedar, MI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Mother Of An Autistic, ADHD, Visually Impaired Son

Having reared a special needs son, I have great compassion for not only the individual, but the family that faces the everyday challenges of this family dynamic. As a matter of fact, I wish these services were offered when my family was living the challenge. I have experience with special needs in the classroom, and I can offer...
I worked with developmentally disabled adults for over 10 years (ran an in home community based program) and than purchased an assisted living (licensed by the state) small group home and supervised that (up to 10 staff) for 25 years. I have extensive training and experience working with both physically and mentally challenged...
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Lisa W.


Lake Leelanau, MI

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny/Family Care Provider Available

After training as a birth/postpartum doula, my focus shifted to holistic health coaching and wellness for families. I also have a degree in culinary arts so food and nutrition has always been a passion of mine My other past experience includes working for 2 years as a live-in nanny for 2 kids in Seattle (boy 11 and girl 9) My...
Lisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Heather M.


Buckley, MI

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Private Caregiver

I am kind and compassionate in whatever I may be doing. I love pets and people. I am a mother of seven, three of which had special needs.
Heather can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, personal care, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

I've been babysitting since I was in high school and have experience with all ages, special needs, and up to five children at a time. I value empathy and meeting the child where they are at. In my spare time, I like to get outside as much as the weather permits! Definitely a lake girl but also happy in the woods. I can get...
Ellie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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