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56 special needs caregivers are listed in East Lansing, MI
The average rate is $14/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 3 years
Special needs caregivers in East Lansing, MI
Ellen S.
East Lansing, MI
$10-15/hr
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My youngest brother (who is 23) is on the autism spectrum, and his cognitive level is about that of a 10-year-old. I often spent my late childhood and teenage years taking care of him to give my parents a break. I later came to MSU hoping to get a degree in School Psychology to work with other special needs children before I...
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Hi, I'm Juli! I'm a relaxed, but fun, girl who loves doing activities with the kiddos. I love playing sports, playing board games, doing crafts, and all sorts of other things. I've had about 8 years of professional experience working with children, and a few extra years of nonprofessional experience. I also have professional...
Sophia G.
East Lansing, MI
$20-25/hr
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Hi! My name is Sophia I am a recent Purdue grad. I majored in speech, language, and hearing sciences. Additionally, I minored in critical disability studies, sociology, psychology, and women, gender, and sexuality studies. I was the Co-founder and Vice President of the Disabled Student Union at Purdue. I have organized and led...
Lydia S.
East Lansing, MI
$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
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My name is Lydia! I am currently taking classes at CMU and majoring in psychology. My classes are online which means I have a lot of open availability! I have had experience working with special needs teens and young adults. If you have any questions please feel free to ask!
Hannah Y.
East Lansing, MI
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
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The past year of my life has been devoted to helping mentally ill adults with Brain traumatic injuries in a long term care facility. In that facility I worked as a behavioral health aide and had the pleasure of getting to know many different kinds of people. I have worked with dementia patients, patients with severe autism,...
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I love caring for others. I am kind, and patient. I like to make people smile. I like to devout my time to anyone in need.
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I have worked as a Behavior Technician for two clinics in the area with kids ranging from 2 years old to 18 years old practicing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy. I have worked for a year as a paraprofessional in an elementary school with kids ranging from K-4 grade with developmental, behavioral, academic, and emotional...
Elle W.
East Lansing, MI
$12-17/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hello there! My name is Elle and I recently just graduated from Dexter High School. I have been babysitting since around the age of 14 and I absolutely love it! I enjoy making crafts, playing board games, helping with homework, going outdoors, and baking with the kids I babysit. I am trained in First Aid along with CPR, and I...
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I have spent a lot of time volunteering at local schools and am a camp counselor. I spent the past 3 summer taking care of kids ranging from 5-17 years old. I was also a peer mentor for kids with special needs for about 2 years. I have tutored multiple students with varying cognitive abilities and ages. I am currently a msu...
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Hi! My name is Sophia, I am a college student at Michigan State who majors in Nursing! I have 8 years of experience and love working with kids. I used to babysit for my neighbors back home (a 3-year-old little girl, a boy who was 10 years old, and his twin brother who was autistic, nonverbal, and needed assistance), babysit my...
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I'd describe my personality as bubbly, kind, and comforting.
I like working with kids because I love doing fun crafts/activities, I feel like I connect well with children, and I could never get sick of them!
I'm looking for a job that has shorter hours, pays well, and is nearby me.
I started working with kids when I was 14...
Brooke S.
East Lansing, MI
$15/hr • 1 yrs exp
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Hello! My name is Brooke, I am 18 and currently a freshman in college. I am CPR certified and also a CNA/PCT, and EKG technician. I have not officially cared for kids in the past but have helped out some friends for cash. This included taking care of their special needs son with anything he needs including cooking and driving. I...
Symone K.
East Lansing, MI
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
College Student Looking For Weekend Opportunities To Make Money
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Hi! My name is Symone and I'm a Senior studying Human Resources Management. I have about 5 years of experience handling and overseeing children from working in the special needs room all throughout high-school and having various nannying jobs over the last few years. I'm a very bubbly, outgoing person; I love to stay active!...
Hannah S.
East Lansing, MI
$12-17/hr • 4 yrs exp
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Hi, I'm Hannah! I have years of experience in house sitting, pet sitting, and all kinds of childcare! I started babysitting when I was 14, which then evolved into working at an in-home daycare/preschool (while still babysitting elsewhere) until I moved to East Lansing for school. I helped curate weekly lessons for preschool aged...
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I have been caring for children since the age of 10, beginning with family members (younger sister and cousins) and at the age of 12, I started babysitting for non-family members. Having cared for children with ASD, emotional disorders, behavior disorders, and many other special needs, I have also cared for many children with...
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Hi, I'm Hannah! I am a junior at Michigan State University studying psychology with a deep commitment to providing quality care, love, and respect to those in need. I have assisted individuals diagnosed with dementia, schizophrenia, autism, and bipolar disorder. My role involved supporting daily living activities and...
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I have a sister who has special needs, so that got me interested in helping others with special needs. I helped a lot of students in special education at my high school, and now that I am a sophomore at Michigan State, I volunteer heavily with adaptive sports and special Olympics! These two organizations work with people of...
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Experience working with children and adults with special needs. Worked with children with Autism as TSS in schools, as well as in home ABA therapy sessions. Worked with adults in group home. Assisted adults with daily functioning, social outings, personal care, meal prep, overnight shifts... Also have some minimal experience...
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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...
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Cooper H.
East Lansing, MI
$10-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
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My name is Cooper. I'm a junior special education major with a math focus at Michigan State. Throughout high school and college I have developed a passion for working with younger kids and kids with special needs! I'm fun, outgoing, active and connect and build a relationship with children very easily. I look forward to meeting...
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