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33 special needs caregivers are listed in Sand Lake, MI

The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Sand Lake, MI

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Cassie B.


Sand Lake, MI

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Expert In Challenging Behavior And Life-skills Development

5.0

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I just moved to the area and I am looking to get back into the field. I have 10+ years of experience working with adults and children with developmental disabilities. I've worked as an assistant director of a camp for people with DD, a job coach, a skills trainer, a group-home residential counselor, a live-in behavior...
5.0
"I highly recommend Cassie! Our son, now 10 years old, is autistic and at a level 2 support. Cassie was his nanny beginning in September 2020. The expertise that she provided made all of our lives better, and...

Reviewed by Rebecca S.

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Shamar S.


Sand Lake, MI

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Fun And Flexible Helper At Your Service

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I am here for anything you need. I have 4 years of babysitting. About 3 years of dog sitting and training with personal animals. 5 years of tutoring. 5 years of working with elderly. 2 years of working with special needs. I am flexible with days, hours, and if any changes I can adjust. I would be honored to use my experience and...
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Roxanne B.


Sand Lake, MI

$14/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Very Responsible

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3 words that describe me: caring, loving, safe I like working with kids because they are a lot of fun, I love helping them do homework, I love playing with them and teaching them different things. I'm looking for someone that has kids ages 12 and under, full time or part time. In my spare time, I like to draw, do...
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Barbara P.


Howard City, MI

$16-26/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi, my name is Barbie and I am 26. I am a animated and fun loving individual. I have 22 nieces and nephews who I love spending time with and watch often. I've worked about two years total as a nanny and spend most of my weekends as a babysitter for family. I have also graduated from the Crown College trades school in 2020. I...
5.0
"My kids love her! She is their top choice for a sitter every time!"

Reviewed by Casey W.

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Renee R.


Greenville, MI

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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I have just completed 8 years caring for two girls from newborn until now. Their current ages are 8 and 6. we became family and our goodbyes were difficult and sad. We remain very close. I also shared time with a family with a newborn special needs "Williams Syndrome" boy. He is now 13 and a health happy kid. We are forever...
5.0
"Renee is such an amazing woman. She is thoughtful, sweet, and kind. Her ability to connect with my children fairly quickly is such a blessing. Even my son with special needs warmed up to her fast including...

Reviewed by Lindsey G.

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Payton Z.


Greenville, MI

$13-18/hr4 yrs exp

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4 years experience in child care. Experience with all ages and children with special needs. CPR and first aid certified!
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Cecilia C.


Comstock Park, MI

$10-30/hr4 yrs exp

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Hello! I am currently a senior at Northern Michigan University majoring in Sports Science (Pre-Physical Therapy). I have babysat a teenager with special needs for the past four years and absolutely love it! I am CPR/First Aid certified along with experience in lifeguarding. I enjoy spending time doing outdoor activities,...
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Kate W.


Rockford, MI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Caregiver Available

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Hello! My name is Kate! I am bilingual speech language pathologist fluent in ASL and English. I am looking to connect with families that need some part time child care. Throughout my education I focused on child and language development. I have experience working with individuals with special needs across the lifespan. I look...
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Payton B.


Greenville, MI

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

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For the past eight years I have worked at a summer camp for children with disabilities doing everything from volunteering and running arts and crafts. This experience has inspired me to work towards my PhD in Occupational Therapy to continue working with children. I am CPR certified, BLS certified, and have received a CNA...

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I have 10 years of experience as a nanny and babysitter. I can help with full house keeping (if children are old enough to occupy themselves for periods of time for me to clean - 5+ years residential cleaning experience) and Laundry. I am a loving 38 yr old who is unable to have children, so I have always lived vicariously...
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Amie R.


Belmont, MI

$15-30/hr1 yrs exp

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I currently work in Adult Foster Care. Basic Life support certified. CPR and first aid. I enjoy caring for others.
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Grace K.


Rockford, MI

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny; Babysitter; Special Needs Caregiver; Senior Caregiver

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Hello! My name is Grace and I am a graduate student studying speech-language pathology. At my university's speech and hearing clinic, I serve as a graduate student clinician where I treat both pediatric and adult clients with a variety of disorders and needs. In the future, I hope to become a pediatric speech-language...
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Anne Louise H.


Greenville, MI

$13-18/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced, Organized, And Reliable Childcaregiver!

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Hello! I am a mother of four children, with professional experience as an EMT, special needs care giver, and babysitter. I have been babysitting in my local community for 15 years, and my experience as an older sister to four siblings, one of whom has special needs, has been foundational to the values I live by today. I love...
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Kate K.


Sparta, MI

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

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Experienced Special Needs Caregiver For Adolescents And Teens Currently employed at Mercy Health on the neuroscience floor! I work with surgical patients, stroke patients, seizure patients and behavioral patients. Job description includes behavior management, seizure precaution, physical therapy help, mobility help, feeding ,...
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Jillian D.


Rockford, MI

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny / Babysitter

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Hi there! My name is Jillian, and I have a passion for caring for children. I've been trusted by numerous families and friends to babysit, and I cherish every moment spent with children. I'm energetic, love sports, and believe in engaging kids in active, fun activities. Growing up with a brother with special needs has given me...
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Melanie R.


Newaygo, MI

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

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Hello! My name is Melanie and I will be 24yrs old this year and I have 2 kids of my own! I have been babysitting children for quite a while now. I started with my sisters kids watching them while she was at work during the summer when I was around 10ish. I've worked for a company that cares for special needs people for 4 yrs...
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Kiersten S.


Rockford, MI

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Part-Time Care Giver For Children With Special Needs

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I currently care for a 19-year-old woman with severe autism, I trained for my CNA with elderly in need of help with almost every aspect of their lives, I volunteer at my church every month with a group of other care givers and we provide a night off for between 4-10 families with special needs children by watching them for a...
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Teresa O.


Comstock Park, MI

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher

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I have been working with children all my life. I babysat, taught school, did daycare and did therapy for children with autism. I have 4 girls of my own that I love to pieces! I love working with children and helping them learn new and exciting things.
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Anne Louise H.


Greenville, MI

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

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As older sister and respite care giver to a globally delayed, blind, autistic brother, the needs of special children and adults are particularly close to my heart. I firmly believe that these wonderful people need compassion, patience, love, and consistency above all else. My personal experience with my younger brother led me to...
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Adanna M.


Rockford, MI

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

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Hi! My name is Adanna, and I'm currently studying Behavioral Neuroscience at GVSU part-time. On the weekends and serve and bartend at a small restaurant in Grand Rapids. I grew up playing any sport you can imagine and played softball at a national level for 5 years. I have a younger sister with Down Syndrome , that I absolutely...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sand Lake, MI

Cassie B.

5.0

I highly recommend Cassie! Our son, now 10 years old, is autistic and at a level 2 support. Cassie was his nanny beginning in September 2020. The expertise that she provided made all of our lives better, and I'm not exaggerating. She has been through hundreds of different scenarios as a caregiver...

- Rebecca S.

Barbara P.

5.0

My kids love her! She is their top choice for a sitter every time!

- Casey W.

Renee R.

5.0

Renee is such an amazing woman. She is thoughtful, sweet, and kind. Her ability to connect with my children fairly quickly is such a blessing. Even my son with special needs warmed up to her fast including giving hugs and is asking frequently when Miss Renee will be coming to play again. I'm so...

- Lindsey G.

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