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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Portage, MI
The average rate is $15/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Portage, MI
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Hi there! I just moved to the area from California. I am fully vaccinated and boosted. Currently available for date nights and weekends. I'm open to overnight care as well. I am a dedicated nanny with over 17 years of experience. I am reliable, assertive, capable, fun, smart, energetic, and strong. I have extensive experience...
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Hello! My name is Hannah. I'm a senior at Western Michigan University studying Mechanical Engineering. In high school, I was a nanny for a 4-year-old boy and a 9-year-old girl. I watched them for about three years, and still keep close contact with the family. I would pick them up from school, help them with after school...
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I have a Masters Degree within the field of Behavior Analysis and have been providing ABA therapy to those with a variety of developmental disabilities for 5 years. My experience is primarily with children under the age of 10 although I have also worked with teenagers.
Chloe W.
Kalamazoo, MI
$22-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
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Hi! My name is Chloe, and I would love to help with your families childcare needs. With my passion for working with kiddos along with my 7 years of extensive childcare experience, I could be a wonderful addition to your village. Some of my experience includes working in a kindergarten classroom, working in a preschool setting,...
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Hi there! I'm Brooke! I'm currently an elementary education student at WMU and 21 years old. I've been babysitting for years and have worked with all ages and stages of development. I also have experience working with multiple children with special needs. For two years I worked at a preschool with mostly the 4-5-year-olds, but...
Anna L.
Kalamazoo, MI
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
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I have been caring for children for over 12 years, including working as a nanny to three great boys and spending the last year caring for a delightful baby girl. I have experience with children of all ages and babies, as well as children with special needs. I have also worked caring for a variety of pets including dogs, cats,...
Joelle D.
Kalamazoo, MI
$18/hr • 8 yrs exp
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Hello everyone!! My name is Joelle and I am about to graduate at WMU with a major in Acting (so I am the BEST at playing make believe). I am extremely qualified to babysit/nanny: 10 years of babysitting and 6 of nannying, I have worked with up to 5 kids in the same household ranging from ages infant- 15!! (I also have a lot of...
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I am a graduate student at WMU in the field of Speech-Language Pathology. I am fully vaccinated and have had experience with children, babies and special needs children and coursework in child development. I have worked at Daycares, other nannying jobs, an autism center, schools and in the campus speech clinic with...
Grace A.
Kalamazoo, MI
$15-18/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Hey, I'm Grace! I have 6 years of experience. I can help with crafts, homework and carpooling. I'm a Musical Theatre Performance major and American Sign Language Studies minor at Western Michigan University. I am also pursuing a degree in Special Education. I've been teaching dance to young kids for 8 years and have extensive...
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Having worked in the public school systems I have gained experience with working with those who have behavioral, cognitive and emotional impairments. I've been able to help these individuals by building a relationship with them to learn who they are as a person as well as learning more about their conditions. I'm passionate...
Morgan F.
Kalamazoo, MI
$16-21/hr
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My name is Morgan. I am a 25-year-old. I recently graduated from college. I am currently working as a Parapro, and I am looking for a flexible weekend job. I work with a diverse group of children with all different types of cognitive and behavioral difficulties. I love what I do and am looking to grow my experiences and...
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I would love to support someone with physical and mental challenges in their life. I don't lift patients but I am strong and capable of carrying groceries etc. I am very caring and social. I would like to meet you and see if we are a fit.
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Hello! My name is Madison. I'm currently 22-years old. I have been nannying children including: infant, toddler and up for many years now and I couldn't love it more! I have taken a course in Certified Nursing Assistant, and also have experience with children who have Special Needs. I also worked at a camp for two years with...
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I am 32 years old, I have a 12-year-old special needs daughter as well as a 8-year-old son. I have owned Maid for Me, a cleaning business, for about 3 years now servicing Kalamazoo and sorounding areas, doing commercial as well as residential cleans. I am here looking to make all your cleaning needs easier for you. Babysitter
Alisha L.
Kalamazoo, MI
$11-20/hr
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I have roughly 5 years experience working with both youth and adults with developmental and physical disabilities.
Mary K.
Kalamazoo, MI
$18-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hello i'm Mary! I love kid's and I love teaching. I've taken several child care classes and I won an award in my senior year of high school as best student teacher for a preschool class program we ran in the school. I also coached kids gymnastics as well as volunteered as a coach for a kid's special needs basketball program. I...
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Kind and compassionate, I have experience caring for people of all ages! I have a flexible schedule, have experience with special populations, and am willing to start immediately. Currently, I am working towards a doctorate in psychology (behavior analysis) at WMU. I did my practicum hours working with kids and adolescents with...
Sara R.
Kalamazoo, MI
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
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Hi my name is Sara!
I graduated in the spring with my masters degree in behavior science from Western Michigan University, and recently relocated to the Richmond area for a job opportunity! While in Michigan I nannied for a family with special needs kids for ~3 years. I love being a care provider and is something I would love...
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I have been a Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Home Health Aide for 25 years. In my years of working for a licensed medical agency, I have cared for many individuals, from infants to the elderly, and with various handicaps and disabilities.
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Hello, I'm Sydney! I have experience caring for children and am looking to expand my skills in caring for those with special needs. In high school I spent time assisting peers with special needs in a classroom setting through our peer to peer program; I am eager to develop my skills through more formal training so that I can...
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Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Portage, MI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.