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Kendra S.

Part-time Caregiver/sitter Available For Summer Vacation Hours And Long-term

Clarkston, MI

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
I have eight plus years of experience in the care giving field with the same client (special needs). Activity planning, transporting, meal prep & passing medication includes some responsibilities I feel will prepare me for future jobs.

Anthony N. says "I cannot say enough wonderful things about Kendra. She has been so great to my two boys. Kendra is so involved with my kids when she takes care of them....

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Kendra S.

Experienced Caregiver-companion

Clarkston, MI

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$15/hr
8 years experience
I have eight plus years of experience of working with specials needs stars! My personal experience includes working with Down syndrome, ADHD and Turners' syndrome. I've always worked in a private (in-home) setting so my strong point is one-on-one interaction. My past experience includes monitoring seizures, passing medication...
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Clara Z.

Young, Happy, Caregiver

Clarkston, MI

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$11/hr
7 years experience
I'm a 19-year-old student currently attending UCSC. I have worked with people with special needs many times. I have worked in a day care for about 7 years, so most of my experience is with children. I would love the opportunity to broaden my experience and get to know more wonderful people. I love helping out and volunteering.
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Nora H.

Clarkston, MI

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$14/hr
1 year experience
Hi My name is Nora! I have a semester of experience supervising special needs students in a high school setting and work training program. Then substituting (Edustaff) for a special ed class a few times at the high school level. I will be starting some new training working with a special needs adult soon, part time. So, I am...
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Alexis B.

Clarkston, MI

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$13/hr
3 years experience
I have 3 years caregiving service with seniors who have special needs. I have my CNA, first aid, and CPR. I have many references from previous clients as well.
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Melanie H.

Clarkston, MI

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$15/hr
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Melanie, I am a mother to a beautiful boy with spastic cerebral palsy and global developmental delay. I am familiar with feeding tubes, positioning, diapering, stretching/exercising etc.. I understand the time and energy caring for a special needs child, I can help with routines and schedules, appointments and...
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Claire M.

Clarkston, MI

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$20/hr
Dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
respite care
I don't have a lot of experience in this field yet, but I adore working with seniors. I have experience with the special needs community and there are some senior participants in the current program I work for. I can provide support with personal care, light house work and great companionship.
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Austin B.

Clarkston, MI

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Growing up in Clarkston, I had the opportunity to participate in the many different "buddy programs" where I would pair up with a peer with autism at lunch, recess, or in class. I participated in these programs from 1st-12th grade. In addition, I worked at Clarkston Scamp (a summer camp for kids with special needs) for 7 years....
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Trevione P.

That Dope Babysitter

Auburn Hills, MI

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi, the names Trevione. I know it's a mouth-full so call me Trey the english graduate from OU. I'm an intellectual goof ball with a too big heart. Self employed personal Nanny for 5years going on 6, and have honestly fallen in love!! Most summers I help at Springhill Day-camps as a church traveling counselor, as well as an...

Care Member says "Trevione was professional and great with our 1 year old son. Treated him like family. Highly recommend. "

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Margareta I.

Happy Vibes, Experienced With TBI Patients

Waterford, MI

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a very positive, happy vibration that families love to have around. My experience starts over 10 years ago and includes care for toddlers, children, and adults with special needs (specifically traumatic brain injury and autism). I am extremely flexible and can accommodate almost any request. Can assist with dressing,...

Lauren D. says "Margareta is so loving and was wonderful with my boys. They still ask for her! She did tons of activities, was proactive and high energy to always keep...

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Tonya M.

Experienced Nanny

Lake Orion, MI

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
It's nice to meet you! My name is Tonya, I am a career nanny living in Lake Orion. My goal is to quickly create a bond with your children and family, while respecting the families personal wishes. I have a strong nannying background, as well as day camp experience and an associates in education degree. I am committed to your...

Ashley - Zach P. says "We had the great pleasure of meeting Tonya at Surfside Beach, SC this past week, where she helped care for our 5 year old son and 13 month old...

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Peiton M.

Pontiac, MI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Peiton. I am 21 years old and located in Bloomfield Hills. I am looking for a new full time childcare position. I have loads of experience which can be shown both on my resume. I am looking for a long term position with a family that I can grow with that is paid through payroll, along with a contract. I work M-TH,...

Sofia K. says "Peiton is great! My boys love her! She is kind, caring, and trustworthy! Highest Recommendations!"

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Denise W.

Part-time Nanny

White Lake, MI

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have experience with babies and toddlers including children 10-16 years old. Also I have experience with special needs individuals. Heartsaver, CPR, first aid, AED certified with the American Red Cross. Completed Care. com background check. Rachael G Feb 1, 2024 Dee is a wonderful and caring person who has taken great care of...

Care Member says "Dee worked part time as our nanny for >6 months, taking care of our two sons (18 months and 6 months old when she started watching them). Dee is very...

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Amelia M.

Full-Time Special Needs, Elderly, Or Child Caregiver Available

White Lake, MI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I began working with special needs children in 2014 and have a music degree with over 50 credit hours in psychology, human development, and special education. I've worked with cerebral palsy, diabetes, autism, and dementia, and enjoy helping both children and adults. I love combining my education with hands-on care, especially...

Rebecca A. says "Amelia helps me with rides, getting me to appointments and to places I want to go. She is a good driver and is doing a great job."

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Cheryl H.

Cheryl H Of Davisburg, MI

Davisburg, MI

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, I am a energetic and positive mother of 3 adult children. I have worked for an elementary school for 13 years as at special needs sub. I am currently working with 2 families. One has MS and the other RA. I assist, transport to dr appts /errands and light housework. A lot of what I do is social. I enjoy working with...

Tim J. says "Cheryl is very kind and pleasant. She has been wonderful to work with and we are fortunate to have found her."

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Claire P.

Compassionate Caregiver

Auburn Hills, MI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, I am a current nursing student at Oakland University with a passion for helping others. I love to work creatively with children and adults. I have over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages as well as spending the past 4 years in various caregiving positions. I have 3 years of experience caregiving for...

Amy B. says "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...

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Brandy M.

Auburn Hills, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have over 10 years of care experience including mental health. Specializing in escalations and redirection.

Valentina H. says "My brother needed complex care following a serious accident resulting in need of expert rehabilitation care - transfer from bed to chair, toileting,...

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Sabrina S.

MORC Training With Special Needs

Pontiac, MI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have several years giving care to individuals with mental and or physical needs. I have completed MORC training with reoccurring updates. My experience has come from working with individuals with special needs from the school setting, group homes, and family homes.

Wendi J. says "I needed someone to provide transportation to and from and accompany to the hospital for a minor outpatient surgical procedure. Sabrina did an outstanding...

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Felicia H.

Home Health Care Provider

Pontiac, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
LET ME MAKE YOUR LIFE MORE COMFORTABLE. Reliable, trustworthy, dependable care when you need it. Long term, short term, that can be customized to your specific needs. Specializing in home health care ( PRIVATE DUTY). Medication Monitoring, Blood Pressure Monitoring, Incontinence Care, Light House Keeping, Transport to Doctors...

Sam S. says "Felicia applied for our position. We thought very highly of her skills and experience. We elected to hire someone who worked directly for us. I felt that...

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Ashley P.

Let's Have Some Fun

West Bloomfield, MI

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$24/hr
15 years experience
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, friendly and bubbly I started working with kids when when I was in middle school with special needs In my spare time, I like to go swimming, cornhole, bonfires, river fun, my kids, family, friends. I'm also a CNA and I work in the schools with special needs.
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.25/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Clarkston, MI

Special Needs Caregivers in Clarkston, MI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Kendra S.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Kendra. She has been so great to my two boys. Kendra is so involved with my kids when she takes...

- Anthony N.

Trevione P.

Trevione was professional and great with our 1 year old son. Treated him like family. Highly recommend.

- Care member

Margareta I.

Margareta is so loving and was wonderful with my boys. They still ask for her! She did tons of activities, was proactive and high energy to...

- Lauren D.

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