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What others are saying about special needs caregivers in Keego Harbor, MI

Katie immediately had a way of making my family feel comfortable in our transition starting with a full time nanny. She is trustworthy,…

Review for Katie C. by Care member

Deborah is a breathe of fresh air! She is a joy to work with. Her kindness, understanding and patience are great and very much appreciated.…

Review for Deborah V. by Maria C.

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…

Review for Kendra S. by Anthony N.

Special needs caregivers in Keego Harbor, MI

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Anne B.


Keego Harbor, MI

$15-20/hr

Retired Teacher Would Love To Work With You!

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I look forward to working with your child to help him or her enjoy each day. I take delight in working one on one. I focus on the positive.

Katie C.


Auburn Hills, MI

$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Passion For Kids & Extra Love For Special Needs!

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Passion for kids & extra love for special needs! I am the oldest of a big blended family three of which have special needs. I have a plethora of experience working with kids both professionally & through non-profit/community based areas. I have a background in Theatre & have directed kids in local community productions & more....
Katie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Katie immediately had a way of making my family feel comfortable in our transition starting with a full time nanny. She is trustworthy, reliable, flexible and surprised us by how calmly she handles stressful moments. Her patience is exceptional! Her creativity is...

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Deborah V.


Southfield, MI

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Nanny

5+ years of child-care including special needs. Experienced parent and former substitute teacher capable of working with learning disabled and emotional impaired children.
Deborah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Deborah is a breathe of fresh air! She is a joy to work with. Her kindness, understanding and patience are great and very much appreciated. I am so happy that I contacted her and blessed that she agreed to work with me."

Maria C.

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Kendra S.


Clarkston, MI

$17-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

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

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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.
Kendra can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kendra has been an amazing addition to our family. She still takes care of my girls, but I would recommend her 110%. Reliable, responsible, and caring. She is awesome and we are lucky to have her."

Elisa C.

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Margareta I.


Waterford, MI

$28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Happy Vibes, Experienced With TBI Patients

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,...
Margareta can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"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 them entertained and trying new things they liked. A wonderful nanny, wish she was still local to help us....

Lauren D.

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Cari M.


Farmington, MI

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Just Call Me Cari!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! A little about me: I started out by caring for my little cousins as I was growing up, and moved on to caring for my nieces and nephews as they joined our family. All together now there are 8 nieces and nephews! I moved to Indiana for about a year and worked as a preschool teacher with the 3-4-year-old group. I shared...
Cari can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Cari as a full time (40hrs a week) nanny for my 3.5 year old and 9 month old. She is very punctual, takes great care of the children and does other tasks I have asked around the house. We are very happy to have her as a nanny!"

Jessica S.

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Kenya S.


Pontiac, MI

$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 4 adult children and 4 grandchildren 2 of my children have special needs I love caring for children It truly brings me joy. I'm not done mothering yet.
Kenya can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kenya has a great and patient personality. My kids loved her. I needed her for short-term trip but I wouldn't hesitate to hire her again."

Carla A.

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Katie P.


Walled Lake, MI

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available On Weeknight And After School

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a babysitter for kids 7 months to 13 years old. I love kids! I also have worked with special needs and I love pets. I am 18 years old and looking for some extra money to help pay for college. I plan on majoring in education and becoming a teacher.
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Wonderful Young Lady. My son loved her."

Deborah M.

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Sabrina S.


Pontiac, MI

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

MORC Training With Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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.
5.0
"I needed someone to provide transportation to and from and accompany to the hospital for a minor outpatient surgical procedure. Sabrina did an outstanding job of communicating with me and was incredibly warm and supportive. I would welcome the opportunity to hire...

Wendi J.

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Mary R.


Waterford, MI

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Patience And Empathy

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am comfortable with hoyer lifts, wheel chair transfer, patient positioning to avoid bed sores, showering, oral and perennial care. I have cared for hospice patients and individuals with various special needs. I have experience with seizure disorders, head injuries, ALS and Parkinsons patients.
Mary can also help with: Personal care, specialized care, companionship, respite care, hospice services, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Mary has very unique Caregiver qualifications. When we met her, she was just coming off of caring for another ALS patient. We hired Mary to care for my buddy D, who battled ALS for over 2 years. Mary worked over 50 hours per week supporting D & often...

Mike M.

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Brandy M.


Auburn Hills, MI

$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years of care experience including mental health. Specializing in escalations and redirection.
5.0
"My brother needed complex care following a serious accident resulting in need of expert rehabilitation care - transfer from bed to chair, toileting, relearning to walk, PT exercises. She managed to provide expert professional care, very quickly establishing trust...

Valentina H.

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Felicia H.


Pontiac, MI

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Home Health Care Provider

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...
5.0
"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 Felicia would have been a very strong candidate for the position."

Sam S.

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Sari W.


Farmington, MI

$10-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Devoted Nanny Available Full/Part-Time

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have worked for over 20 years in domestic and school settings. My experience is with children of all ages, but I feel that I work best with toddlers - teenagers. I have also cared for children with special needs including: Autism, ADD, ADHD, EI, EMI, schizophrenia. I simply love children and I enjoy helping them reach their...
Sari can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Haven't met her yet but she appears to be prompt, responsible and capable."

Jill N.

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Denise W.


White Lake, MI

$18-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny

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...
Denise can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"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 reliable and is always on time (and frequently early)! Our children both took to her very quickly and it was easy...

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Brittney L.


Southfield, MI

$13-18/hr • 1 yrs exp

Behavior Technician

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 1 yr and half experience working with autistic children ages 3, 4, And 8 yr old. I did ABA therapy with them.
5.0
"I hired Brittany to care for my adult son diagnosed with autism. She was both compassionate, trained, and professional. Her experience with ABA therapy was a huge plus."

Andrea W.

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Kaylee S.


Farmington, MI

$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have extensive experience with special needs children and adults. My sister has Asperger's, and my brother has Autism and my aunt has down syndrome, which is what started my want to learn and understand and care more deeply. I had a lot of training and took a special interest in special needs care and tutoring. I have...
5.0
"I'd give more stars if possible. Kaylee was amazing. She helped transport me to and from my surgery and all the appointments surrounding since I'm not from the area. She was proactive, punctual, helpful, kind, warm, and really cared about me. I so appreciate her...

Jennifer B.

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Jay G.


Southfield, MI

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher/Teacher Consultant.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have skills in working with special needs children/young adults with my 25 years experience as a teacher, case manager, program/behavioral consultant, etc. Over my career span, I have provided services for just about all types of disabled children and young adults.
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Shironda R.


Pontiac, MI

$24/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time/Full Time Caregiver (Special Needs Experience)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Below is my experience: I am a full time nanny who loves children and would only give the best care and attention to your little one(s). Care includes dressing, bathing, and preparing meals as well as homework help and enrichment. Light cleaning as it relates to the child's care, pick ups/drop offs and errands. I have also...
5.0
"Shironda was a joy to have! She brought a great energy and professionalism. She kept the kids entertained and she kept them in line. Fantastically fun, firm, and fair!"

Keanndra B.

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Claire P.


Auburn Hills, MI

$25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
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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Katie F.


Walled Lake, MI

$22/hr • 5 yrs exp

Babysitter

3.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Katie I just graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology at Michigan State University and I am looking for a job! The past three summers, I've spent time babysitting for multiple families with children ranging from newborns to 11-year-olds. I also had a job babysitting my best friends nephew, he is 2 years old, until...
Katie can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Katie is super sweet and did a great job watching my 2 boys, I would definitely recommend her! "

Shathar C.

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