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Karah B.


Haslett, MI

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

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I have a leadership position at a therapy center specializing working with kids with autism. This job is my passion and I'm looking for a little extra income and would love for that to also be doing what I love. I also have a teaching degree and certificate and have taught elementary school.
My experience with working with special needs students started in my school's peer to peer connection program, which pairs qualified volunteer students with students on the autism spectrum. This program works with their student in the classroom to help them succeed academically, while also forming friendships with other...
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Liah K.


East Lansing, MI

$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Liah! I'm 22 years old and currently a senior at Michigan State University. I've been babysitting since I was 13 and have continued to nanny and babysit during summer and breaks while in college. This year, I'm excited to offer babysitting and pet sitting services during the school year in East Lansing as well. I'm...
Liah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

I love children and love having fun! I have experience babysitting newborns-adolescents. My younger brother has autism, so I am very familiar with special need children. I have my own transportation and am very reliable. I am a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, so if your child has allergies or food sensitivities, you can know...
Kristina can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Amina B.


Lansing, MI

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked as a full time nanny, an evening babysitter, a camp counselor and a full time early childhood educator. I worked as a nanny for kids of all ages, some of whom had special needs (such as autism), and young adults that had both physical and mental disabilities. I also have worked as a private caretaker for the...
Amina can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"We have had the great privilege of having Amina as both a teacher for our daughter and as a babysitter in our home. Our children, ages 6 and 10, adore Amina and thoroughly enjoy spending time with her. She is kind, compassionate, and incredibly responsible. Her...

Cara S.

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Kathleen B.


Gregory, MI

$23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Professional Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Compassionate, dependable and nurturing nanny and mother of 2 grown men. Previously worked with a wonderful family for 5 years in Dexter. Provided childcare for 3 boys, ages 6 mos. 5 y/o and 9 y/o. Also, prepare meals, household chores, and transport kids to activities. In addition, I was employed in the local schools for 11...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Very positive experience. Kathleen was available on short notice, arrived promptly, and the kids were good and happy upon return. Would hire again."

Ken Y.

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Morgan L.


DeWitt, MI

$11-15/hr • 9 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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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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Debra A.


Fowlerville, MI

$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Private Caregiver, Companionship

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a private caregiver with approximately 15 years experience working with Dementia, elderly and special needs in their homes. I'm 59 years old and live near Howell. I'm willing to travel for your special someone and care for them. I can do meal prep, light housekeeping, dispense medications, pay bills, errands, exercises etc....
Debra can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Debbie is very kind and compassionate!"

Susan L.

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Kayla S.


Mason, MI

$12-17/hr • 1 yrs exp

Caring Lady For Hire

4.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Kayla and I have about four years experience working with special needs, including at Beekman Therapeutic Riding Center where I helped kids with cognitive and social impairments. I am kind, gentle, and firm and work hard to better their lives and increase independence. I am studying to be a yoga teacher and...
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Emily B.


Holt, MI

$11-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I have many years of caregiving for children under my belt. I have cared for special needs children, infants, toddlers, and kids up to 14 years of age. I have cared for up to three children of different ages but would be comfortable with more. I enjoy caring for kids, I love being outside, nature, relaxing, and trying new...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Samantha W.


Fowlerville, MI

$10-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Full Or Part Time Child Caregiver

My name is Samantha. I have my CDA (Child Development Associate) I am also certified in CPR and First Aid. I started working with my mother who has an in home daycare when I was 13. I also havw worked in a childcare centers and in home daycares for 3 years after I got my CDA. I also have experience with special needs children....
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Grace B.


DeWitt, MI

$16-17/hr • 5 yrs exp

Experienced Fun Nanny

Hired by 1 family 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 worked with children that have special needs. I have been a part time nanny to several families for the last 6 years including two families with twin babies and have worked in a daycare. I have also...
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Shay-lynn W.


Holt, MI

$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Bilingual Sitter!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been experience working with kids (newborn - 21 years old) and special needs, my mother was retired from professional day care at our home for over 35 years! I have lots of tend wit lighthearted and active. I am deaf but nothing gonna stop me from anything and change by who I am! I used to volunteering from 13 years old -...
Shay-lynn can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Grayson C.


Lansing, MI

$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

I am a compassionate and patient caregiver with experience providing support to individuals with special needs. I am dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment, tailored to meet the unique physical, emotional, and developmental needs of each person in my care. With strong communication skills and a calm,...
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Azalia A.


Mason, MI

$22/hr • 5 yrs exp

Your Knowledgeable And Compassionate Candidate!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Welcome! As a BSc graduate that began college at 14, a 1700 hour AmeriCorps Volunteering Alumni, and an aspiring physician, having a caring disposition and ensuring a well-informed, welcoming environment for any child or senior that I care for are of utmost importance to me. As a prospective caretaker, it would be a pleasure of...
Azalia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Christine C.


Stockbridge, MI

$25-50/hr • 20 yrs exp

Looking For Opportunities To Help Others.

I have been transporting special needs children and adults since 2006. Both of my adult children have disabilities. I have been through many trainings and seek out extra learning opportunities to help others.
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Haley L.


Lansing, MI

$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

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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Kathleen B.


Gregory, MI

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time / Full Time Care Provider

I am compassionate, kind and reliable. A mother who has raised 2 boys and taken care of people most of my adult life. Including being a server for many years. Being employed in the local schools as a paraprofessional supporting special needs children for 11 years. Also, worked briefly as a resident assistant in a senior care...
Kathleen can also help with: Companionship, personal care, respite care
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Mariah M.


Mason, MI

$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

I used to work at (adult foster care) home as a manager. I also work with children with autism as a registered behavioral therapist.
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Kitty E.


Lansing, MI

$15-18/hr • 3 yrs exp

I have a little over three and a half years worth of experience working with every age group. I started my childcare career nannying for a 10-year-old girl with special needs, I then moved onto working in an early childhood special needs classroom helping non-verbal kids learn to express themselves, after that I spent about a...
Kitty can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Williamston, MI

Amina B.

5.0

Amina is a professional! I have been teaching early childhood in the NYC private schools, NM public schools, and in Santa Fe's Independent schools, for for over 27 years and continue to do so. I worked with Amina, most recently, in early childhood in Santa Fe, NM. Not only does Amina have a...

- Cate D.

Kathleen B.

5.0

Kathleen was able to come take care of our twin babies last week and it was wonderful to have her there. Taking care of twin babies can be stressful and I appreciated her calm demeanor and affection towards our kids. She was always on time and left everything tidy at the end of the day. We're in the...

- Kristen S.

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.

Debra A.

5.0

Debra is a wonderful caregiver, helped care for my mother during the last couple years of her life. My mother had advanced Alzheimer's amongst other ailments, Debra was always kind and caring despite the many challenges certain times could bring. Debra was always extremely reliable, well up...

- Steve M.

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