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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Waterford, MI

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Waterford, MI

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Elissa F.


Waterford, MI

$11-16/hr8 yrs exp

Hoping To Help An Infividual And Become A Trusted Friend/companion

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, transportation, dementia, errands & more
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Margareta I.


Waterford, MI

$20-35/hr

Happy Vibes, Experienced With Disabilities

Hi! I am a very positive, happy vibration that families love to have around. My experience starts over 15 years ago and includes care for toddlers, children, and adults with special needs (specifically traumatic brain injury). I am extremely flexible and can accommodate almost any request. Can assist with dressing, bathing,...
Margareta can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, hospice services
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Cheryl H.


Davisburg, MI

$23-24/hr1 yrs exp

Cheryl H Of Davisburg, MI

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a energetic and positive mother of 3 adult children. I have worked for an elementary school for 13 years as at special needs sub. I am currently working with 2 families. One has MS and the other RA. I assist, transport to dr appts /errands and light housework. A lot of what I do is social. I enjoy working with...
Cheryl can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands
5.0
"Cheryl is very kind and pleasant. She has been wonderful to work with and we are fortunate to have found her."

Tim J.

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Paige H.


Pontiac, MI

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I've been an experienced Nanny for the last almost 4 years. Even before nannying I worked with special needs and severe epileptic twins for a couple years. I've always enjoyed working directly with families and kids, so nannying seemed perfect for me. I enjoy doing many activities! Here is just a small list: Reading,...
Paige can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Hello We had Paige care for our two small children, age 10 month and 3-year-old. She also helped with our 7-year-old dog. We needed help for 2 years, so Paige was with us while our children grew older and we got an additional puppy too. She is dependable and...

Michele B.

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Felicia H.


Pontiac, MI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Care Provider

LET ME MAKE YOUR LIFE MORE COMFORTABLE. Reliable, trustworthy, dependable care when you need it. Long term, short term, that can be customized to your specific needs. Specializing in home health care ( PRIVATE DUTY). Medication Monitoring, Blood Pressure Monitoring, Incontinence Care, Light House Keeping, Transport to Doctors...
5.0
"Felicia applied for our position. We thought very highly of her skills and experience. We elected to hire someone who worked directly for us. I felt that Felicia would have been a very strong candidate for the position."

Sam S.

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Debra W.


White Lake, MI

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Although I do not have a specialize training for Special Care I am an extremely smart and caring person. I can and am willing to learn and do most in order to make the lives better for those that need me.
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Peiton M.


Pontiac, MI

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Peiton. I am 21 years old and located in Bloomfield Hills. I am looking for a new full time childcare position. I have loads of experience which can be shown both on my resume. I am looking for a long term position with a family that I can grow with that is paid through payroll, along with a contract. I work M-TH,...
Peiton can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Well with my children and very professional"

Maria M.

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Sabrina S.


Pontiac, MI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

MORC Training With Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have several years giving care to individuals with mental and or physical needs. I have completed MORC training with reoccurring updates. My experience has come from working with individuals with special needs from the school setting, group homes, and family homes.
5.0
"I needed someone to provide transportation to and from and accompany to the hospital for a minor outpatient surgical procedure. Sabrina did an outstanding job of communicating with me and was incredibly warm and supportive. I would welcome the opportunity to hire...

Wendi J.

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Abby H.


Commerce Township, MI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Abby! I graduated in 2020 with my master's degree in speech-language pathology. My bachelor's degree is in communication disorders, and I have a minor in child development. I am currently an SLP for a local school district. Working with children is something I absolutely love! I have taken many classes...
Abby can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Abby has been the best Nanny I have ever hired thus far! She was very dependable, kind, loving and took excellent care of my boys! It was such a great feeling knowing that when I was at work, my boys were in great hands. She is absolutely the best and I highly...

Michele M.

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Jennifer B.


Highland, MI

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 yrs experience working with children, along with raising 3 of my own. I have worked in child care centers, as a nanny, taught Sunday school for years and worked with children with special needs. Most recently I taught a parent tot class at a preschool. I am now looking to find a family that would be a good match....
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jennifer has worked with our family since the start of the last school year. She is a delight to have as a part of our family. She is fun, energetic and engaging. Dealing with tweens can be very challenging at times. Jennifer easily established a trusting...

Mattie P.

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Sarah M.


Clarkston, MI

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

Looking for a Great Family to Become Part Of

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...
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Sarah M.


Pontiac, MI

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Let Me Help

I have had experience helping a young man with autism and also an older gentleman with cerebral palsy. I cooked, cleaned and took care of their daily needs like bathing, general companionship, etc.
5.0
"Wonderful person. If I had more hours to offer, I would have hired her in an instant!"

Sam S.

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Abby H.


Commerce Township, MI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Abby! I graduated in 2020 with my master's degree in speech-language pathology. My bachelor's degree is in communication disorders, and I have a minor in child development. I am currently an SLP for a local school district. Working with children is something I absolutely love! I have taken many classes...
5.0
"Abby is bright and cheerful. She has volunteered multiple times to "hang out" with my young adult son with ASD. She is a fantastic role model with positive energy. "

Cathy S.

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Kenya S.


Pontiac, MI

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 4 adult children and 4 grandchildren 2 of my children have special needs I love caring for children It truly brings me joy. I'm not done mothering yet.
Kenya can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Kenya to care for our 2-month-old son when I returned to work after maternity leave (which wasn't nearly long enough!). I was so nervous about having a stranger caring for him at such a young age. I wanted to hire someone who had experience and could...

Danielle M.

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Riem A.


West Bloomfield, MI

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Tutor An Caregiver

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.

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Denise W.


White Lake, MI

$18-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny

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: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & 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...

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Kendra S.


Clarkston, MI

$17-20/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver/sitter Available For Summer Vacation Hours And Long-term

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

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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.

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Alison A.


White Lake, MI

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I am looking for a wonderful family who is looking for some weekend help or date night sitter! I have over 15 years experience caring for children, ages newborn to 15, in a variety of settings. I got my bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from WMU, with hopes of getting my masters eventually to work in a...
Alison can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Ali provided after school care to our daughters for 2 years and was nothing short of amazing! She never missed a pickup, was always flexible, respected our house rules, and the girls absolutely love her! We wish she could have come with us when we moved out of...

Sarah A.

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Kaylee S.


Farmington, MI

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have extensive experience with special needs children and adults. My sister has Asperger's, and my brother has Autism and my aunt has down syndrome, which is what started my want to learn and understand and care more deeply. I had a lot of training and took a special interest in special needs care and tutoring. I have...
5.0
"I'd give more stars if possible. Kaylee was amazing. She helped transport me to and from my surgery and all the appointments surrounding since I'm not from the area. She was proactive, punctual, helpful, kind, warm, and really cared about me. I so appreciate her...

Jennifer B.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Waterford, MI

Cheryl H.

5.0

Cheryl is very kind and pleasant. She has been wonderful to work with and we are fortunate to have found her.

- Tim J.

Paige H.

5.0

Hello We had Paige care for our two small children, age 10 month and 3-year-old. She also helped with our 7-year-old dog. We needed help for 2 years, so Paige was with us while our children grew older and we got an additional puppy too. She is dependable and on time. We liked how engaging...

- Michele B.

Felicia H.

5.0

Felicia applied for our position. We thought very highly of her skills and experience. We elected to hire someone who worked directly for us. I felt that Felicia would have been a very strong candidate for the position.

- Sam S.

Peiton M.

5.0

Peiton is great! My boys love her! She is kind, caring, and trustworthy! Highest Recommendations!

- Sofia K.

Sabrina S.

5.0

I needed someone to provide transportation to and from and accompany to the hospital for a minor outpatient surgical procedure. Sabrina did an outstanding job of communicating with me and was incredibly warm and supportive. I would welcome the opportunity to hire her again.

- Wendi J.

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