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Hello! My name is Rachel and I am currently on the track to graduate with a dual major in Elementary Education and Special Education! I have been in the education world for several years now, and have loved every moment of it! While I specialize in watching kiddos with special needs, I am open arms for any family that is willing...
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- $15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
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Hi I'm Tanner! I'm 25 years old and currently a graduate student at Western Michigan University working on my second master's degree in special education. My first master's degree is in Behavior Analysis and I am a BCBA. I have extensive experience working with individuals with a myriad of special needs, but most of my...
Jennifer N. says "Tanner is outstanding. She was instrumental to our family navigating educational and health changes that called for me to reach out for help. I wish...
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I'm a 56-year-old mother of four, grown children and have 13 grandchildren. NON SMOKER and love pets! I recently became an "empty nester" and love kids! I would like to be able to stay locally and help families who need to work and go on much needed dates! I drove a school bus for 17 years (5 years with special needs), a former...
Wes M. says "Valerie helped us with infant care and was highly reliable. Once our boy was off to daycare, Valerie provided care as needed. We would recommend her and...
Hello! My name is Tanner! I'm a Georgia native currently living in Michigan to pursue my Master's in behavior analysis. Prior to moving, I had 3 years of experience as a behavior technician working with children as young as 18 months up to seniors with a range of disabilities. I look forward to working with you.
For 2 years, I cared for my dad while he was bedridden and on hospice at home. This included errands, meal prep, laundry, handling his medications/picking up prescriptions. Due to his condition, I am experienced with and therefore comfortable with unpleasant aspects of care such as cleaning urine/feces, foul odors, blood, etc. I...
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- $11/hr
I have many years of experience in the care field, though not all professionally. I am a mama of three amazing kiddos. I have professional experience working with children as well as adults. I am currently working in an adult foster care home with adults with various mental illnesses. I am CPR and First Aide certified, as well...
Hi! I'm Gina. I am a compassionate, reliable caregiver and tutor with experience providing senior care, childcare, and academic support. I assist older adults with daily living activities, companionship, and maintaining a safe, respectful environment. I also have hands-on experience caring for children of all ages, including...
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- $17/hr
I took care of a brother and sister who were both born with water on their brain. My oldest sister out of the two girls has ADHD. I believe in the motto of treating others like you would want to be treated and some of us could just happen to use a little extra care.
Craft assistance
carpooling
I have previously worked in daycares as well as an autism center. I have 4 of my own kiddos. I am CPR and first aid certified. I currently work with senior citizens in their homes. I have also previously worked in adult foster care with special needs adults.
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
I've always loved working with children and am looking to start again full time after working in corporate for the past few years.
During school, I tutored elementary and middle school aged children for about two years. I also assisted with housework and nap time. Both families had children with special needs, so I have...
Meal prep
errands
dementia
companionship
light cleaning
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I cared for my dad while he was bedridden and on hospice at home. This included errands, meal prep, laundry, handling his medications/picking up prescriptions. Due to his condition, I am experienced with and therefore comfortable with unpleasant aspects of care such as cleaning bodily fluids, foul odors, blood, etc. I am also a...
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
I have been around kids my entire life, and started babysitting when I was 12 years old. I have a brother with special needs which gave me experience with handling kids who may also have special needs. I have 6 younger siblings and grew up caring for them, which helped shaped me into someone who's able to care for children as if...
Hello! I work as a substitute teacher and I also love to babysit or nanny. I love to be outside and hands on. I prefer to watch children that have little daily screen time. I am comfortable with all ages and some special needs. I love to do things to keep children active, healthy, and happy. Playing outside, going on bike rides,...
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Sara and I'm a 27-year-old caregiver with over 6 years of experience working with children, including extensive experience supporting children with special needs. I hold a Master's degree in Behavior Analysis and currently work full-time in a field focused on child development and behavioral support.
I love...
Transportation
light cleaning
errands
Hi, my name is Skylar! I am at KVCC to become an elementary teacher. I have 2 years of professional childcare experience. I have experience with infants, toddlers, and school age children and special needs. I currently work as a home health aide with a teen who has physical and cognitively disabilities. Day to day...
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
From a young age, I knew I wanted to work with children. My six years of babysitting experience have solidified this passion, as I truly enjoy making a positive impact on young lives and supporting families by providing reliable care. I am patient, creative, and friendly, and I am comfortable caring for up to four children of...
I recently worked in a group home for adults with mental disabilities which exposed me to many different diagnoses and ways of living. I love getting to know people and share interests, time, space, whatever is needed of me. I know it can be difficult to navigate a neurotypical world from my own experiences and I'm passionate...
I am a compassionate and experienced caregiver with a background in education and a deep understanding of supporting children with diverse needs. I am First Aid and CPR certified, a substitute teacher for 5th grade and up, and have previously taught preschool. I have over three years of babysitting experience and am comfortable...
I started babysitting when I was about 13 years old, which is around eight years of experience for me. I always went with my mom babysitting and then my mom passed on my name to some of her clients once I was old enough. I started by babysitting a special needs child when she was around 5 years old and she is now 16. I drove her...
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- $11/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
respite care
I am a medical assistant and a Nationally Registered and licensed EMT (NREMT) in the state of Michigan. I have experience with special needs and emotionally challenged children and adults.
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The average posted rate is $15.00/hr as of July 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0
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