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Emily B.

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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East Lansing, MI

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$20/hr
7 years experience
I have extensive experience working recreationally and in educational settings with kids and adults with disabilities. I am currently the lab manager for an autism research lab in which I regularly work with kids from age 18mos to 7 years old with autism. I have been volunteering with adaptive sports teams for 5+ years and also...
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About Me!

East Lansing, MI

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi families! My name is Maddi and i'm 20 years old! I have been nannying consistently for over 3 years now and have I have experience with newborn-12 years old. As well as experience with CLS work and special needs care (tube feeding, meds, etc)! I am fully vaccinated, CPR, and BLS certified. I adore keeping the kids active,...
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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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East Lansing, MI

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$11/hr
I am a reliable, patient, and kind-hearted individual with extensive experience working with individuals with special needs. My father was a Special Education teacher, as well as the Special Education Director for our school district for over 10 years, which allowed me to be in the company of these individuals from a young age....
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East Lansing, MI

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$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hello! My name is Rayna, Im 20 and a 3rd year college student. I'd describe my personality as outgoing, patient, and caring! I'm currently majoring in infant- K and special education at Michigan State University! I enjoy nannying and babysitting especially because it's a great opportunity to apply what Im learning! I first began...
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East Lansing, MI

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$11/hr
My experience with working with special needs students started in my school's peer to peer connection program, which pairs qualified volunteer students with students on the autism spectrum. This program works with their student in the classroom to help them succeed academically, while also forming friendships with other...
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East Lansing, MI

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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Liah! I'm 22 years old and currently a senior at Michigan State University. I've been babysitting since I was 13 and have continued to nanny and babysit during summer and breaks while in college. This year, I'm excited to offer babysitting and pet sitting services during the school year in East Lansing as well. I'm...
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Experienced Fun Nanny

DeWitt, MI

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$16/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hi! My name is Grace! I come from a family with 10 siblings!! I have learned to care for children first in my own home and have taken that to my outside jobs as well. I have worked with children that have special needs. I have been a part time nanny to several families for several years including two families with twin babies...
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Fun And Sitter !!

Dimondale, MI

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$11/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi my name is Katelyn, I am 22 years old and I am currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in English at the University Of Michigan Flint! I have been babysitting since I was about 12, I have always enjoyed being around kids and loved to babysit my neighbors or baby cousins! In high school I was a part of the LINKS program which...
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East Lansing, MI

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$11/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
IMPORTANT: I am an out of state student and won't be back in Michigan until August 16 Hi! My name is Rylee, and I am a sophomore at Michigan State University! I am studying Special Education, and hope to one day be an ABA Therapist! A little bit about me! - I am from Pittsburgh, PA - I have 3 younger siblings (18, 16, and 15)...
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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 as TSS in 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... Also have some minimal experience...
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I love children and love having fun! I have experience babysitting newborns-adolescents. My younger brother has autism, so I am very familiar with special need children. I have my own transportation and am very reliable. I am a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, so if your child has allergies or food sensitivities, you can know...
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Full-Time Nanny Experienced In Caring For Infants And Special Needs

Grand Ledge, MI

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 13 years experience as a professional nanny. 8 years experience caring for children on the autism spectrum. My experience is with children ranging in age from 4 weeks to 12 years old. My skills and experience are wide ranging. I am adaptable and intuitive. I quickly learn the flow of a family and the needs of the parents...

Justin D. says "Jaime is amazing! Very professional, caring, loving, fun, high energy, responsible, experienced, great communicator.. everything you would want in a...

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Caring Lady For Hire

Mason, MI

4.0(0)
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$12/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello, my name is Kayla and I have about four years experience working with special needs, including at Beekman Therapeutic Riding Center where I helped kids with cognitive and social impairments. I am kind, gentle, and firm and work hard to better their lives and increase independence. I am studying to be a yoga teacher and...
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Experienced Care Giver

Grand Ledge, MI

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$11/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
personal care
light cleaning
I have worked mostly in child care, caring for special needs children. I have experience doing in home care for an elderly woman with MS. My duties included bathing, administering suppositories, changing urine bag, dressing, giving medication, cooking and light house cleaning.
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Grand Ledge, MI

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$11/hr
Light cleaning
meal prep
errands
I don't have any paid experience in senior care. Growing up my mother would bring me with her to work, whether it was in a group home for special needs, personal homes with one on one care/ caring for a spouse, or a nursing home. I have gained valuable knowledge helping her and have developed such wonderful relationships with...
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Nanny

Eaton Rapids, MI

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$11/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I've babysat since I was 12 years old. I've been a medical assistant for a year. I was a caregiver to my grandparents for 5 years. I've taken care of all ages. I've had family's with special need and illnesses.
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Williamston, MI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I am outgoing and energetic and love being around children. I have been taking care of children for approximately 10 years, from infants to middle schoolers. I have my Bachelor's Degree from Aquinas College in elementary education and learning disabilities, and I am an 8th grade special education teacher in Howell. I am very...
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Perry, MI

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$20/hr
6 years experience
I worked in a low functioning home through Community Mental Health for 3 years, then transferred into a lockdown unit for severe alzheimer's and dementia patients. I was a shift lead and med passer for 2 years. I also worked for an in home care company for a few years, taking care of both adults and children with handicaps both...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $14.50/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 1.0

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