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Dawn R.

Lansing, MI

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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I have been a care giver for 25 years. I have cared for children, the elderly and people of all ages with disabilities. I'm very compassionate and caring. I love to make the people I care for laugh and smile. One of my favorite things to do is create activities to engage the people I care for. To help with mobility, exercise,...
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Psychology Student + Experienced Caregiver

Lansing, MI

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Hi! My name is Ava and I am a college student studying Psychology with plans to work in pediatric therapy. I have worked at a child learning center for almost two years caring for children of all ages including infants, and I truly love helping kids learn and grow. I have also volunteered supporting children with special needs,...
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Lansing, MI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi!! I have worked in special education for children over 8 years but have also babysat on the side. I am more than comfortable with children with special needs. I am CPI certified so I'm comfortable with more extreme needs. I am also all ages CPR certified. I have my own car, am comfortable with any pets, and am happy to do...
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Caregiver

Lansing, MI

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Home modification
dementia
companionship
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
I am very experienced with senior and special needs care. I'm a former LPN with extensive experience with dementia and hospice.
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Lansing, MI

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$16/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
home modification
errands
light cleaning
personal care
I am a mother of 3, I am a reliable caring person who has had a lot of experience in caregiving, and service of others. I love animals, and am a non smoker. I'd describe my personality as smart, funny and caring I like caring for seniors because I've always loved being around older people , like my own grandparents and their...
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Lansing, MI

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I began babysitting when I was 13, and continued to babysit for family members and friends throughout my middle school and high school years. I have worked with children ages 6 months and older. I love doing arts and crafts, music, and using my imagination with the kids. I am CPR certified and have worked with special needs...
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Part Time Caregiver/Helper Available

Lansing, MI

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$11/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
A recent State of MI retiree with over 40 years of service. I walked a away from my job with many friendships and great reputation for being hard worker and honest as well as dependable. I have raised a special needs child on my own and I am fluent in Spanish and ASL. I am very patient person and I help out a young mom take care...
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College-educated Carer With Autism Experience

Haslett, MI

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
Hello! I am a thoughtful, reliable carer who understands what it's like to be part of a family with special needs. I have experience teaching youth and children at my church, supporting 11-year-old autistic twins in their home, teaching math and business classes to High Schoolers in China, and teaching and loving my own five...

Care Member says "I hired David to tutor my son in HS math. He was more than understanding, flexible with hours and explained equations on a level that my son could...

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Babysitter/Nanny

DeWitt, MI

5.0(1)
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$11/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
I have a passion for working with kids and have been for around nine years. Through the many years, I have had experiences with many different types of kids, personalities, temperaments with some difficult situations. I have babysat kids with behavioral challenges, special needs, and various medical needs, all of which have been...

Shannon B. says "Morgan is absolutely wonderful with our 14-month old. She is patient, calm, caring and my son adores her!"

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Holt, MI

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$14/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Retired teacher looking for child care work. 10 plus years in education including working with students with special needs.
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Holt, MI

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$14/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Melody, and I am applying for a child care position. I love our kiddos and realize the importance of their now and future lives. I have worked with our Special needs friends, substituted in local schools, and raised my own children. Thank you for taking the time to review my application.
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Cora

East Lansing, MI

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$11/hr
4 years experience
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, kind, and comforting. I like working with kids because I love doing fun crafts/activities, I feel like I connect well with children, and I could never get sick of them! I'm looking for a job that has shorter hours, pays well, and is nearby me. I started working with kids when I was 14...
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Haslett, MI

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$18/hr
4 years experience
I'm Alivia ! I grew up in a big homeschool family and I love working with kids! I love to play imaginative games with them, be outside with them, sing and read with them, work with them on school, clean with them, be a good friend to them but also an authority figure who can show them Jesus love and teach them life skills. I...
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Fun-Spirited Camp Nurse!

Holt, MI

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$17/hr
6 years experience
I have nursing experience in oncology, MRDD, disabilities, pediatrics and geriatrics. I serve as a camp nurse as well as camp director of nursing. Additionally, I am a registered behavioral technician.
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Special Needs Care Provider

Holt, MI

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I am passionate about providing special needs care as a professional and volunteer throughout many years. My experience includes caring for both children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. This includes individuals with ASD, both verbal and non verbal with the use of signs and an AAC device. I am a...
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Haslett, MI

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$21/hr
4 years experience
With years of hands-on experience as a foster parent, I specialize in caring for children with high-level needs and medically complex conditions. I have supported children with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, epilepsy, autism, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, and I am well-trained in managing both behavioral and medical...
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Haslett, MI

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have a leadership position at a therapy center specializing working with kids with autism. This job is my passion and I'm looking for a little extra income and would love for that to also be doing what I love. I also have a teaching degree and certificate and have taught elementary school.
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Part Time

East Lansing, MI

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Experience working with children and adults with special needs. Worked with children with Autism schools, as well as in home ABA therapy sessions. Worked with adults in group home. Assisted adults with daily functioning, social outings, personal care, meal prep, overnight shifts. I've raised two boys now college age.
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Part-Time Caregiver

Holt, MI

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$11/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
I have many years of caregiving for children under my belt. I have cared for special needs children, infants, toddlers, and kids up to 14 years of age. I have cared for up to three children of different ages but would be comfortable with more. I enjoy caring for kids, I love being outside, nature, relaxing, and trying new...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $14.00/hr as of May 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 3.0

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