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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Ada,Ā MI

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 9 years

Special needs caregivers in Ada, MI

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Bridget A.


Grand Rapids, MI

$17-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Care Giver For Individuals With Disabilities

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I've worked a variety of jobs for individuals with disabilities including setting like camp, community based, and afc homes. I completed 2 yrs of college for social work. I'm up to date on Network180 trainings and adult CPR certified. I currently work as a paraprofessional in an emotional impairment classroom M-F during...
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Sarah S.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Loving Sitter/care Attendant

Hi, I'm Sarah! I am kind, calm, and adaptable. I have about 1 year of experience with providing Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy for ASD clients and those with developmental disorders/delays! I enjoy working with others who have additional needs, and love assisting others in what brings them joy. I am comfortable working with...
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Alison S.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Senior Companion Care

Hello! I have always had a passion for connecting with and helping seniors. I enjoy getting to know seniors, having conversations with them and listening to their life stories. I am searching for a job as a companion. I am college educated and I am dependable , compassionate, and caring. I am willing to do light housekeeping,...
Alison can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep, transportation & more
Skills:

CPR

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Eena W.


Grand Rapids, MI

$11-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Of Your Family

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm Ms. Eena, an experienced educator, caregiver, and mentor with over 15 years of experience working with children of all ages. I hold a graduate degree in educational leadership, experience with the Montessori method, I'm certified in First Aid, CPR, and swimming instruction. I have extensive experience with infants, children...
Eena can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Hanna A.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hanna A.

Hello. I am Hanna. I have taken Red Cross babysitting classes, so therefore I am a state-certified babysitter and trained with first aid. I have babysat regularly for over five years. I am very patient, attentive, and active with kids. I have also cared for children with special needs and infants. I am very comfortable around...
Hanna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Jessalynn O.


Grand Rapids, MI

$11-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

I have always had love for kids with special needs and that all started from a very young age. Growing up I spent the summers camping with family friends that has a girl with down syndrome. In addition to just hanging out with her I also helped her with school. Once I entered High school I started babysitting a family once a...
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Alissa E.


Grand Rapids, MI

$11-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

I am currently a medical at the MSU. I hope to specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation. My passion of helping others comes from my own brother. He suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm at the age of 18 leaving him severely handicapped. I have grown up my whole life learning how to take care of him. It has truly made me...
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Morgan P.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20-31/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hi there! I'm Morgan and I just graduated at GVSU and currenrlu attend graduate school for pediatric occupational therapy. I have experience in childcare for over 7 years. I am a current special needs caretaker to a nonverbal 8-year-old girl and her two sisters (8-12). Over the summer I was the lead preschool teacher at an early...
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Holly B.


Grand Rapids, MI

$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Extremely Active, Athletic, And FUN Sitter!

I am a former collegiate athlete (soccer) and coach for younger premier athletes and have always been passionate about working with kids and helping to develop personalities and interests! I have four years of experience working in special needs classes and five years of experience working as a sitter/nanny for all ages and have...
Holly can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
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Amanda M.


Grand Rapids, MI

$11-16/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Amanda. I am a very patient, active, ambitious, and outgoing person. Two years ago I babysat for a family during the summer. I cared for a girl and helped take care of her pets as well. I occasionally would drive her to camps and helped her with lunch. I am currently a Learning Disabilities major at Aquinas...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Kate W.


Rockford, MI

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Summer Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kate! I am bilingual speech language pathologist fluent in ASL and English. I am looking to connect with families that need some part time child care. Throughout my education I focused on child and language development. I have experience working with individuals with special needs across the lifespan. I look...
Kate can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Shannon M.


Rockford, MI

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Gentle & Caring Professional For Your Loved Ones.

Hello! I have been working with special needs children and adults for my whole life. I have over 10 years paid experience, of which have all been in New York. I was the site coordinator at AHRC & was also a community research assistant at Camp ANCHOR, very renowned camp for the physically disabled and special needs community. I...
Shannon can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep, respite care & more
Skills:

CPR

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Rose K.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

I have 5 years experience taking care of children with autism, behavior challenges, on trach and ventilators. Provided bathing, dressing, meal preparation, feeding tubes, medication administration, range of motion exercises, transportation to doctors appointments, getting ready for school - take school bus, Changing diapers
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Gianna P.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

With over a decade of experience as a nanny and babysitter, I've had the pleasure of caring for children of all ages, from infants to teens. My background includes working with children with special needs, such as blindness, visual impairments, and developmental disabilities. I also spent two summers as a pre-primary assistant...
Gianna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Carlie C.


Grand Rapids, MI

$12-17/hr • 9 yrs exp

Caregiver With A Big Heart

Hi, My name is Carlie and I'm a Special Education Teacher in Ottawa County. On top of teaching, I have worked as a Community Living Support Provider, Program Director and Camp Counselor for variety of individuals with disabilities. I am CPR certified, CPI, and Medication and Health Skills Certified.
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Michelle T.


Grand Rapids, MI

$11-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

Registered nurse in pediatric neurology, urology, and transplant. Clinical experience working with spinal cord injuries, developmental delays, cognitive impairment, autism, down syndrome
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Jennifer K.


Grand Rapids, MI

$19-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

I've been a lifelong caregiver, and have been working with kids professionally since 2017 and have been doing personal care attendant work since COVID began.
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Emily H.


Grand Rapids, MI

$11-15/hr

Special Population Aid

I have been working and caring for a number of children in the special population for 6 years. I love to learn the way each child works and their own preferences and dislikes, this allows me to get closer to fully understanding them as the person they are.
Hi, I'm Shelby. I'm 24 & passionate for helping others. Since I was young, I've always wanted to make a positive impact on people's lives. This has driven my career, making sure my clients get the best care & feel comfortable. Aiming to create a happy & safe space for everyone I work with, I always bring a smile along. I have...
Shelby can also help with: Errands, home modification, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Koriel C.


Grand Rapids, MI

$14-19/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hello everyone, I am a fun, energetic person that has a true love for children. I have a love for caring for people since I was a child my dream job was to be a mother. I have a5-year-old little brother that was born when I was 16, due to my mother's health I helped her out a lot with him and within his first years of life, he...
Koriel can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CNA

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