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Grace K.


Rockford, MI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hello! My name is Grace and I am a graduate student studying speech-language pathology. I have a strong interest in working with people with special needs. For two years, I worked as a special needs caregiver for a teenage girl. In this role, I assisted with activities of daily living, prepared her meals following a modified...
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Kiersten S.


Rockford, MI

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Part-Time Care Giver For Children With Special Needs

I currently care for a 19-year-old woman with severe autism, I trained for my CNA with elderly in need of help with almost every aspect of their lives, I volunteer at my church every month with a group of other care givers and we provide a night off for between 4-10 families with special needs children by watching them for a...
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Grace K.


Rockford, MI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Grace and I am a graduate student studying speech-language pathology. I have a passion for serving seniors. I was a caregiver for a teen with special needs for two years. In this role, I assisted her in activities of daily living, prepared her meals following a modified diet according to IDDSI standards, took...
Grace can also help with: Respite care, personal care, specialized care, mobility assistance, companionship
Hello! My name is Kate! I am graduate student at CMU, graduating in May to be a speech language pathologist. I am currently applying to work in the school setting for the upcoming school year. But I am hoping to work with a family this summer. In my undergraduate degree I focused on child development and ASL studies. Now in my...
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Claire H.


Rockford, MI

$11/hr1 yrs exp

I Am Pursuing An Internship With Smiling Goat Ranch

I am going to be working at Smiling Goat Ranch in Colorado. I need to get a background check in order to go.
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Alaina A.


Rockford, MI

$13-18/hr8 yrs exp

I am currently an elementary special education teacher who works with students with specific learning disabilities, moderate cognitive impairments, mild cognitive impairments, autism, and/or other health impairments. Ideally, I am looking for a babysitting or tutoring position.
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Amie R.


Belmont, MI

$15-30/hr1 yrs exp

I currently work in Adult Foster Care. Basic Life support certified. CPR and first aid. I enjoy caring for others.
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Cassie B.


Sand Lake, MI

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Expert In Challenging Behavior And Life-skills Development

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I just moved to the area and I am looking to get back into the field. I have 10+ years of experience working with adults and children with developmental disabilities. I've worked as an assistant director of a camp for people with DD, a job coach, a skills trainer, a group-home residential counselor, a live-in behavior...
5.0
"I highly recommend Cassie! Our son, now 10 years old, is autistic and at a level 2 support. Cassie was his nanny beginning in September 2020. The expertise that she provided made all of our lives better, and I'm not exaggerating. She has been through hundreds of...

Rebecca S.

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Ashley R.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have seven years experience working with varying ages and physical disabilities as well as dementia care.
Ashley can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services & more
5.0
"Ashley was hired to take care of my Mother-n-law during a weekend wedding. She was so caring and paid so much attention to her and always had her needs taking care of. Mom also thought she was very sweet and caring. She loved having her take care of her. ❤️"

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Mirjo S.


Wyoming, MI

$24/hr2 yrs exp

I Am A Compassionate Caregiver Of 2 Years Who Has Helped Clients With Disabilities.

I'd describe my personality as kind , ambitious and confident I like caring for seniors because it helps me gain self esteem and personal satisfaction from knowing that the comfort and care that I provide enriches the lives of the people around them . I'm looking for a job that can help on ongoing growth and professional...
Mirjo can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship, errands, meal prep
5.0
"Very nice person, very clean, and well organized. She took care of my mom and dad like her own family. "

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Claire P.


Grand Rapids, MI

$11-28/hr2 yrs exp

Creative Sitter And Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a passion for helping others and sharing my passion for art. I love to work creatively with children and adults. I have over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages. I also have experience working with children and adults with special needs. For the past 6 months I have been a caregiver for an elderly...
5.0
"Claire is fantastic. We are so lucky to have found her. She provides such loving care and is so personable and reliable. SO GRATEFUL! Would hire her over and over!"

Amy B.

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Audrey K.


Grand Rapids, MI

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working in a long-term care facility with seniors for over 4 years, during the last year I was the team leader of our direct care workers and med passers. While working here I gained experience caring for residents who had dementia, were on hospice care, or had other intellectual and physical disabilities....
Audrey can also help with: Errands, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship & more
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CPR

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Ashley R.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Ashley and I have seven plus years experience working with individuals of varying needs and disabilities. I've been hired for special events as well as regular care.
5.0
"Ashley has been an amazing caregiver for my wheelchair bound Aunt who has cognitive disability and early onset dementia. She has been an asset and miracle worker to our family and Aunt. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone. "

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Amy S.


Grand Rapids, MI

$15-28/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Experience

As a Foster parent and mother I gained experience with Autism, ADHD, ADD and Sensory integration. As a Nanny I gained experience with a G tube, a seizure plan, OT, PT, ST for limited mobility, blindness, cognitive and hearing impairment.
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Megan F.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Hello! I have over 12 years of experience working hands on with children during various babysitting/nannying jobs. I also have approximately 7 years of experience working in Home Health Care as a care provider. During these jobs I often worked with individuals living with complex health issues and/or disabilities. I have...
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Lia Y.


Grand Rapids, MI

$27-33/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Working with Children, Adults, and Special Needs Individuals

I'm a mom of 3 boys and I have worked for several years with developmentally disabled adults. I love children and the joy they bring to life. I also love working with people who have special needs and have experience with people with a diverse spectrum of disabilities. I enjoy life and seek to bring happiness to those around me...
Lia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, personal care
Caring and understanding the needs of persons with disabilities has became a passion of mine after having a sibling with a developmental disability. When I was 15 years old my youngest brother was born with a congenital heart defect, there was many surgeries and medical appointment in the following years as my family learned how...
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Keely L.


Grand Rapids, MI

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced And Compassionate Caregiver With Heart For Special Needs

I have worked closely with children and adults with all kinds of special needs since high school. My sister is an OT for children with autism and I have also been a babysitter for a young neighbor with Down syndrome for several months. I work closely with the Special Olympics Michigan and am comfortable with non-verbal and needs...
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Payton B.


Greenville, MI

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

For the past eight years I have worked at a summer camp for children with disabilities doing everything from volunteering and running arts and crafts. This experience has inspired me to work towards my PhD in Occupational Therapy to continue working with children. I am CPR certified, BLS certified, and have received a CNA...
Growing up with a brother who has super palsy, I've had the privilege of being one of his five constant sources of support and assistance. Throughout my life I have dedicated myself to helping him navigate the challenges that come with his condition. In addition to helping my brother, I have also extended my support to other...

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Rockford, MI

Cassie B.

5.0

I highly recommend Cassie! Our son, now 10 years old, is autistic and at a level 2 support. Cassie was his nanny beginning in September 2020. The expertise that she provided made all of our lives better, and I'm not exaggerating. She has been through hundreds of different scenarios as a caregiver...

- Rebecca S.

Ashley R.

5.0

Ashley was hired to take care of my Mother-n-law during a weekend wedding. She was so caring and paid so much attention to her and always had her needs taking care of. Mom also thought she was very sweet and caring. She loved having her take care of her. ❤️

- Care member

Mirjo S.

5.0

Very nice person, very clean, and well organized. She took care of my mom and dad like her own family.

- Care member

Claire P.

5.0

Claire is fantastic. We are so lucky to have found her. She provides such loving care and is so personable and reliable. SO GRATEFUL! Would hire her over and over!

- Amy B.

Ashley R.

5.0

Ashley has been an amazing caregiver for my wheelchair bound Aunt who has cognitive disability and early onset dementia. She has been an asset and miracle worker to our family and Aunt. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone.

- Care member

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