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Lansing, MI

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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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I Am Passionate About Providing Quality Childcare!

Lansing, MI

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$19/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi my name is Kendra and I am have experience working with newborn babies all the way up to teenagers! I also have experience working successfully children with special needs. It's important to me to provide quality, safe, and fun care for your little one! I am a Recreational Therapist by trade but decided to step away to...
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Lansing, MI

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$21/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hello Dear Friends, I am a very active and energetic young 71-year-old. I would enjoy caring for your children and am a very well educated grandmother. I was licensed foster parent through the state of Michigan for special needs children for 15 years. I would also enjoy caring for your senior with dignity, patience and care . I...
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Caregiver

Lansing, MI

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
home modification
dementia
hospice services
errands
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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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Amber C.'s Photo

Lansing, MI

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$16/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
errands
home modification
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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Part Time Caregiver

Lansing, MI

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$15/hr
As a single parent, I raised a child with cognitive and physical disabilities. Poor eyesight and profoundly deaf. Pretty good using ASL and extremely patient.
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Lansing, MI

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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College-educated Carer With Autism Experience

Haslett, MI

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$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
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
Carpooling
craft assistance
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
4 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 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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Rebecca W.'s Photo

Holt, MI

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$14/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 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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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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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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Loves Spending Time With Special Needs Children

Holt, MI

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$11/hr
2 years experience
I am in school at Michigan State as a Kinesiology major to later work as a physical therapist for children with special needs. I helped a boy with cerebral palsy at church by playing games with him, walking with him, going to day camp with him for extra assistance, etc. I am good at giving kids extra attention and I love...
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Part-Time Caregiver

Holt, MI

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$11/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
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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Abhinaya (Abby) , Babysitter And After School Care Provider

East Lansing, MI

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Abhinaya but I go by Abby. I'm a sophomore at Michigan state University! I have been in childcare for 5 years now and I absolutely love it! I've worked with families with up to four kids, and strive to create a fun and safe environment for kids. I have done babysitting, nannying , worked in a day care as well...
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East Lansing, MI

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Brooke, I am 18 and currently a freshman in college. I am CPR certified and also a CNA/PCT, and EKG technician. I have not officially cared for kids in the past but have helped out some friends for cash. This included taking care of their special needs son with anything he needs including cooking and driving. I...
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  • The average posted rate is $15.00/hr as of September 2026

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

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