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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Portage, MI
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Portage, MI
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I have five younger siblings and I've always helped my parents raise them. I play with them for hours on end and they consider me one of their favorite people in the world. I would bake with them, make crafts, play outside, and host many barbie talent shows. I also have helped in my step mom's preschool classroom many times...
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I have a Masters Degree within the field of Behavior Analysis and have been providing ABA therapy to those with a variety of developmental disabilities for 5 years. My experience is primarily with children under the age of 10 although I have also worked with teenagers.
Sydney F.
Kalamazoo, MI
$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hello! I've always loved kids and have enjoyed building relationships with the family's and kids I've babysat for the past 6ish years. I am from Norton Shores, but currently attend Western Michigan University where I'm working towards my nursing degree. I love making crafts, movie nights, cooking, and outdoor activities. I have...
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I have been a Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Home Health Aide for 25 years. In my years of working for a licensed medical agency, I have cared for many individuals, from infants to the elderly, and with various handicaps and disabilities.
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Having worked in the public school systems I have gained experience with working with those who have behavioral, cognitive and emotional impairments. I've been able to help these individuals by building a relationship with them to learn who they are as a person as well as learning more about their conditions. I'm passionate...
Zion H.
Kalamazoo, MI
$20-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
Nanny / Housekeeper / Senior & Developmental Delay Caregiver
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Hi! My name is Zion but I go by 'Zee'. I have over 10 years of experience caring for people from birth to 80yrs+ of age, including those with mental/developmental disabilities. I am a current nursing student and Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in long-term care, CCU/Med-Surg hospitals, rehab/psych centers, and CILA...
Alyson M.
Kalamazoo, MI
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
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I am a very kind, loving, and compassionate person. I worked as a behavior technician and love helping others. My goal is to become a Speech Language Pathologist focusing on individuals with special needs.
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I would love to support someone with physical and mental challenges in their life. I don't lift patients but I am strong and capable of carrying groceries etc. I am very caring and social. I would like to meet you and see if we are a fit.
Adaline B.
Kalamazoo, MI
$12-17/hr • 9 yrs exp
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Hi! I have 9 years of experience with children five months to 15; as well as with children who have special needs. I can help with Travel and Crafts. I also have CPR training.
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I am 32 years old, I have a 12-year-old special needs daughter as well as a 8-year-old son. I have owned Maid for Me, a cleaning business, for about 3 years now servicing Kalamazoo and sorounding areas, doing commercial as well as residential cleans. I am here looking to make all your cleaning needs easier for you. Babysitter
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Hello! My name is Hannah. I'm a senior at Western Michigan University studying Mechanical Engineering. In high school, I was a nanny for a 4-year-old boy and a 9-year-old girl. I watched them for about three years, and still keep close contact with the family. I would pick them up from school, help them with after school...
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Hello, I'm Sydney! I have experience caring for children and am looking to expand my skills in caring for those with special needs. In high school I spent time assisting peers with special needs in a classroom setting through our peer to peer program; I am eager to develop my skills through more formal training so that I can...
Jamiese E.
Kalamazoo, MI
$17/hr • 1 yrs exp
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Hi my name is Jamiese E and I have worked in early childhood for the last 6+ years. I have experience working with students with behavioral concerns, speech delays and autism spectrum disorder. I have worked with birth-6years. Specifically for developmental delays I have worked with ages 14-21.
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I started babysitting when I was about 13 years old, which is around eight years of experience for me. I always went with my mom babysitting and then my mom passed on my name to some of her clients once I was old enough. I started by babysitting a special needs child when she was around 5 years old and she is now 13. I drove her...
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I have ample experience caring for individuals with traumatic injuries. I have worked in the health care field for 17 years.
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I am a senior at WMU, I have over 6 years of experience working with children ages 3 months-12 years, as well as children who have special needs! I am an older sister to 4 siblings and really love being around kids!
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Krysta B.
Kalamazoo, MI
$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
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I am a recent graduate from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science. I have experience working with both adults and children with autism.
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Taylor J.
Kalamazoo, MI
$10-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
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I love anything Disney. I have an Australian Shepherd named Simba. I love to coach soccer in my free time. I currently coach a U9 travel soccer team. I am currently a student at Western Michigan university. I am pursing a Master's degree in social work and a Doctorate degree in occupational therapy.
I have over 10+ years of...
Jamie L.
Richland, MI
$24-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Of 6 Years, Available Tuesday, Thursday, And Weekends
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Hello! My name is Jamie and I am 22. I'm currently based out of Lakewood CO, and I'm looking to change my job back to nannying after being a full time aesthetician for 3 years. I am friendly, adventurous, caring and I have about 6 years of babysitting/ nannying experiences. I absolutely love working with kids! I have worked with...
Lindsey C.
Gobles, MI
$16-20/hr
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I have a special needs son who has mild autism. He is also non verbal and has bad asthma. I am learning sign language with him right now. So I feel this would be a perfect opportunity for me. I currently work in a hospital so I am CPR certified but I need something new after all that during Covid. I am vaccinated and I don't...
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"Lindsey was great with my teenage son, I will be seeking her for more care. She was friendly, punctual and showed up on-time."
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Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Portage, MI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.