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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Richland, MI

The average posted rate is $24/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

What others are saying about special needs caregivers in Richland, MI

Mary was an exceptional and very careing hospice worker who worked for one of my residents I my ad home. I had the privilege of getting to…

Review for Mary K. by Deb C.

Mary was a joy to work with and very flexible with appointment times. She is very personable and caring. I would definitely hire her again.

Review for Mary K. by Kathy A.

Kallen is the best nanny I have ever come across. She is highly experienced and is that Mary Poppins nanny that every parent dreams of but…

Review for Kallen S. by Care member

Special needs caregivers in Richland, MI

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Jamie L.


Richland, MI

$24-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Of 6 Years, Available Tuesday, Thursday, And Weekends

5.0

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Hello! My name is Jamie and I am 22. I'm currently based out of Lakewood CO, and I'm looking to change my job back to nannying after being a full time aesthetician for 3 years. I am friendly, adventurous, caring and I have about 6 years of babysitting/ nannying experiences. I absolutely love working with kids! I have worked with...
Jamie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Mary K.


Galesburg, MI

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

CNA

3.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have experience in special needs children/adult and elderly care. I am a previous CNA. I provide personal care in accordance with the care plan provided. Care including but not limited to bed bath, tub or shower, check and clean nails, performs skin care, oral hygiene including denture care, dressing, toileting and elimination...
5.0
"Mary was an exceptional and very careing hospice worker who worked for one of my residents I my ad home. I had the privilege of getting to know her and to watch her with her patient in my home. She was always wonderful with him even though he could try your...

Deb C.

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Mary K.


Galesburg, MI

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Senior Care Provider

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 25 years experience in special needs children/adult and elderly care. I am CNA certified. Most recently have worked for Hospice. I provide personal care in accordance with the care plan provided. Cares including but not limited to: Bed bath, tub or shower, check and clean nails, performs skin care, oral hygiene including...
Mary can also help with: Personal care, home modification, dementia, respite care, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Mary was a joy to work with and very flexible with appointment times. She is very personable and caring. I would definitely hire her again."

Kathy A.

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Kallen S.


Kalamazoo, MI

$22-32/hr • 10 yrs exp

Week, Date Night, And Weekend Availability

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I am fully vaccinated and boosted. Currently available for date nights and weekends, and midday errands. I'm open to overnight weekend 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 with infants,...
Kallen can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kallen is an exceptional caregiver. From her commitment to health and safety, educational and fun activities, mindful meal preps, and genuine love she showed my daughter - it's more than a job, it's her passion. The bond between Kallen and my daughter has remained...

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Kaylin R.


Kalamazoo, MI

$11-50/hr

The Perfect Sitter For You

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have five younger siblings and I've always helped my parents raise them. I play with them for hours on end and they consider me one of their favorite people in the world. I would bake with them, make crafts, play outside, and host many barbie talent shows. I also have helped in my step mom's preschool classroom many times...
Kaylin can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
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Kristen O.


Kalamazoo, MI

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Anytime

I have worked with epilepsy, down syndrome, CF, auto-immune issues, and deafness - I think every child/person deserves the same dedication no matter the needs associated. I have personal experience dealing with auto-immune problems which, I think, has allowed me the opportunity to empathize more but (most importantly) gain...
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Leah M.


Kalamazoo, MI

$16-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

I'm currently a certified Registered Behavioral Therapist. I currently work with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. I have worked with infants to 15 years old. I have prior experience with childcare for years.
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Angel M.


Kalamazoo, MI

$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a caregiver for special needs individuals, I provide compassionate, personalized support to empower others in their daily lives. I have passion in this line of work, I'm patient & always looking forward to see how I can help enhance the quality of life of those who I come by.
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Kallen S.


Kalamazoo, MI

$24-38/hr • 6 yrs exp

Weeknight And Weekend Help

I am a neurodivergent caregiver specializing in caring for others with special needs. I have over 15 years of childcare experience with several children with SPD//ADHD/ASD and mental health challenges.
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Lissa D.


Plainwell, MI

$11-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a mama to 2 littles, aged 3. 5 and 10 months, and have experience with children of all ages. I also have experience working with the special-needs community, including handicapped teens and autistic children. I am punctual, energetic, and understand the importance of exercise and a healthy diet for children. Reading,...
Lissa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
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Katelyn P.


Galesburg, MI

$11-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a bachelor's degree in elementary education with a special education license. I have taken care of children since I was 11. I am 32 years old and have experience with all ages. I have worked at multiple childcare facilities and I have been a preschool teacher. I have also been a live in nanny. I have been certified...
Katelyn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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Sydney R.


Kalamazoo, MI

$14-22/hr

Looking To Learn & Leading With Kindness

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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Paige J.


Plainwell, MI

$18/hr • 9 yrs exp

Part-Time/Full-Time Babysitter/Animal Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have nannied for several families in the past, as well as babysat, tutored, and watched pets and homes. I formally worked as the assistant program coordinator and head coach for a youth soccer company. I have also been a lead teacher in a preschool classroom, and a teacher's assistant for kindergarten and first grade classes....
Paige can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
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Alisha E.


Kalamazoo, MI

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hi! My name is Alisha and I live in Oakland, CA. I was born and raised in Kalamazoo, MI. I obtained my degree from Western Michigan University in 2012 in Elementary Education with minors in Early Childhood Education, Language Arts, and Social Studies. I have my Michigan teaching credential and currently in the process of...
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Cathy H.


Kalamazoo, MI

$11-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Available Full-time

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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Samantha S.


Kalamazoo, MI

$15-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Please see my senior care profile as I have extensive experience working special needs cases. Would love to hear from you.
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Emma O.


Kalamazoo, MI

$21/hr • 6 yrs exp

Great Nanny And Loves Cleaning!

I started working for my mother at her in home daycare as soon as I could and started babysitting for families date nights as young as 12 years old at their homes. I then went on to babysit several families a week for a few years in high school. Once I graduated I found a family in my neighborhood that needed a nanny, and I...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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Tanner P.


Portage, MI

$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter, Available On Short Notice All Summer

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
Tanner can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"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 she could have joined us when we moved out of state. Any family will be happy to have Tanner looking after house...

Jennifer N.

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Chloe C.


Battle Creek, MI

$11-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as outgoing, fun, and knowledgeable. I like working with kids because they are fun and I don't have kids if my own. I started working with kids when I was 16. I worked with 2 special needs kids and a toddler after school. When I graduated high school I started working at a special needs school....
5.0
"Chloe was awesome with our crazy 2 year old girl. look forward to using her again and would definitely recommend."

Joshua T.

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Devyn P.


Portage, MI

$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part/Full-Time Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Devyn! I'm 21 years old and currently just working, no school. My babysitting experience started back in 2012, and is still going strong! I've worked with all ages, but I have the most experience working with ages 1-5. I love building bonds with children and their parents! I'm comfortable with transportation, meal prep,...
Devyn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Devyn is an amazing caregiver. She is always very engaged with my children. She goes above and beyond without us asking. I couldn't be more grateful for her being apart of our team!"

Jordyn P.

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