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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Ypsilanti, MI
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
Special needs caregivers in Ypsilanti, MI
Makaya C.
Ypsilanti, MI
$19-24/hr
Hello! although i've never professionally worked with any kids on the spectrum , I do have a sister who is 14 who i've helped my single mother raise her whole life. everything from bathing, feeding , helping with school work, just hanging out. I have a family friend who i've always baby sat a few times and she has downsyndrome +...
Client safety and first aid
Behavior redirection
Compassionate client care
Community activities
Administering medication
Interpersonal skills
Psych and mental health care proficiency
Wound care proficiency
Care plan management
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with children from ages 2-10 for 6 years. I enjoy being around children as they bring me a sense of joy and I enjoy their fun energy.
I've worked as an enrichment specialist at fortis academy with elementary aged students. That experience influenced the way I engage with children for the better and I have...
Tamera can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Helen V.
Ypsilanti, MI
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Montessori Teacher & Nanny With A Passion For Creative Child Development
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Helen. I have three years of experience as a teacher in a Montessori environment, where I developed a deep understanding of child development and an empathetic approach to nurturing each child's growth. Additionally, I have seven years of experience as a nanny and art tutor. I also had the privilege to spend a...
Helen can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I have experience in caring for children and adults in different settings, I offer a wide range of services. My background includes teaching experience (B. S. in Elementary Education) and caring for children and adults with special needs. I served roles ranging from Direct Caregiver to Healthcare Coordinator reaching Assistant...
Holly can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Autumn N.
Ypsilanti, MI
$17-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi all! I'm a very patient and fun child care provider with over 15 years of experience working with babies, children, and teens. I have 6+ years of experience working with special needs children. I have a degree in Psychology with an emphasis on Child Development. I am also CPR certified.
I love outdoor play, crafts and art...
Autumn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Donattela C.
Ypsilanti, MI
$18-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I started working with children about 2 years when I got a job as a preschool teacher. It has been some of the best years yet. Caring & teaching children is one of my greatest joys. I currently work one one one with children who have special needs.
In my spare time, I like to read, spend time with my husband.
I am looking...
Lauren J.
Ypsilanti, MI
$30-36/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Lauren and I have been caring for children for the last 10+ years. I currently work with children with special needs (ages 2-8) prior to this I worked at a preschool in Ann Arbor for 3 years with ages ranging from 2-5/6.
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Sophia R.
Ypsilanti, MI
$15-29/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Babysitter, Nanny, Tutor
Certified early childhood and Elementary educator with special needs endorsement by the state of Michigan. Experienced provider of care for children ages birth through fifth grade (12 years old). Seeking to further my seven years of education experience, mindfulness informed instruction, technology...
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Chynna C.
Ypsilanti, MI
$18-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy helping others and making their family life better. I have 6+ years of experience as a nanny and I have worked as a special needs counselor at a kids camp and an art institution.
Chynna can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hello I'm Michele I have over 35 years of experience with children of all ages and all abilities. I volunteered at Mott Children's Hospital for 14 years on the cardiology unit as well as worked as a substitute teacher at a school specifically for special needs students. I also did respite care for a young girl with autism and a...
Michele can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
With experience in caring for children and adults in different settings, I offer a wide range of services. My background includes teaching experience (B. S. in Elementary Education) and caring for children and adults with special needs. I served roles ranging from Direct Caregiver to Healthcare Coordinator reaching Assistant...
Holly can also help with: Respite care, light cleaning, errands, dementia, transportation, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
First and foremost I am a degreed and certified educator. Children are the core of my passion, but that also spills over into caring for adults and the elderly.
As the daughter of an occupational therapist and care facility owner I grew up the notion that we are all created with unique and special differences. That notion...
5.0
"Nothing but great things to say about Crystal. She was polite, personable, & punctual.
We held a small dinner party to celebrate our 29th anniversary and wanted someone to serve the food and clean up after we eat. Crystal understood the assignment! She followed...
Blonnie T.
Dawnyce M.
Ypsilanti, MI
$11-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
For about 8 years now I've had both experience with autistic adults and children as well as other parts of the spectrum... I always felt like I was created to help people. I love to watch people grow and gain strengths they never thought they could.
Louis S.
Ypsilanti, MI
$12-17/hr • 10 yrs exp
18+ Years Of Experience Caring For Individuals With Disabilities
Hello! I am a clinical social worker (MSW) with 20+ years of experience providing direct care to seniors and adults with disabilities. I have worked with folks with down syndrome, autism, TBI, spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, hearing and vision loss, severe persistent mental illness, among others. I have a full-time job as...
Kacee G.
Ypsilanti, MI
$18-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
I currently work in a daycare and I've been consistently in the Twos room for about 6 months however I have experience with all children 0-5 from both the daycare and growing up caring for children (I have two very little sisters that I cared for regularly, one of them being special needs). I'm looking to move into full time...
Kacee can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm Caitlin and I have been babysitting since I was 11. I have worked with kids of all ages, and I have also had professional experience caring for kids and babies in a private school preschool. I work hard to maintain thoughtfulness, kindness, and dedication. I also do light cooking, cleaning and organizing the whole house...
Caitlin can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Caitlin is such a sweet girl! Super great with the kids, and cleans too! She really cares about the correct way to interact with our kids in order to have the best outcomes. Whenever she has a spare moment she cleans, picks up, and organizes before ever sitting...
Rebecca W.
4.2
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I currently attend WSU (online) and am in the process of obtaining my bachelors in social work with the intent to go into school social work. Within my professional role, I am a paraeducator in the Saline school district. I specialize in caring for children who have special needs (8+ years experience) but will obviously work...
Isabel can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Izzie was amazing! She is very hands-on with the children and is also very crafty. 10/10 recommend. I wish she was available full time so she could be around more often!"
Frances G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a graduate from Ball State University where I studied Child Development. I have had over 12 years of experience working with children; including multiple children at a time, infant care, and I have worked with children with special needs. After college I worked part-time for a company where I engaged with children ages 2-5...
Lydia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lydia cared for our 3 month old son while we were in Indianapolis for a volleyball tournament. Being from out of town, we were hesitant about getting childcare from a stranger but Lydia was absolutely phenomenal. From the moment we first spoke over the phone, she...
Rachell B.
Abigail B.
Belleville, MI
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Recent BEd Graduate And Mother Of A Special Needs Child, Seeking Part Time Employment!
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I've had the joy of working with children for over 10+ years, in school and professionally. I graduated with Highest Honors from Michigan State University in May 2023 with a Bachelor's in Education (Elementary Y5-6th, Language Arts) and plan to pursue a Master's in education. I'm also a mom to a wonderful autistic 7-year-old boy...
Abigail can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Abigail showed up early and was great. She was polite and followed directions perfectly plus had a warm and positive demeanor. She took care of our 8 month old and our giant dog. She even held my baby for 2 full hours while he slept in order to keep him sleeping....
Lena N.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ypsilanti, MI
Crystal C.
5.0
Nothing but great things to say about Crystal. She was polite, personable, & punctual.
We held a small dinner party to celebrate our 29th anniversary and wanted someone to serve the food and clean up after we eat. Crystal understood the assignment! She followed the instructions perfectly and...
- Blonnie T.
Caitlin P.
5.0
Caitlin is such a sweet girl! Super great with the kids, and cleans too! She really cares about the correct way to interact with our kids in order to have the best outcomes. Whenever she has a spare moment she cleans, picks up, and organizes before ever sitting down. So worth the money! My kids...
- Rebecca W.
Isabel L.
5.0
Izzie has great communication and has always been on time. I have five children, three who have special needs, and I have always felt confident in her abilities to handle any situation that may arise. As a parent of children with special needs, it is rare to find someone that you can completely...
- Sarah W.
Lydia H.
5.0
Lydia cared for our 3 month old son while we were in Indianapolis for a volleyball tournament. Being from out of town, we were hesitant about getting childcare from a stranger but Lydia was absolutely phenomenal. From the moment we first spoke over the phone, she put my mind at ease and seeing how...
- Rachell B.
Abigail B.
5.0
Abigail is a very gentle and loving person. She took great care of my baby and spent a lot of time playing with and reading to him. I appreciated the effort she took to take him on walks and on outings to the park and museums. She is reliable and responsive, as well.
- Audrey M.
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Ratings for Ypsilanti, MI special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Ypsilanti, MI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.