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Find special needs caregivers in Walled Lake, MI that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Walled Lake, MI

The average posted rate is $19/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 Walled Lake, MI

Katie is super sweet and did a great job watching my 2 boys, I would definitely recommend her!

Review for Katie F. by Shathar C.

Wonderful Young Lady. My son loved her.

Review for Katie P. by Deborah M.

Haven't met her yet but she appears to be prompt, responsible and capable.

Review for Sari W. by Jill N.

Special needs caregivers in Walled Lake, MI

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Katie F.


Walled Lake, MI

$22/hr • 5 yrs exp

Babysitter

3.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Katie I just graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology at Michigan State University and I am looking for a job! The past three summers, I've spent time babysitting for multiple families with children ranging from newborns to 11-year-olds. I also had a job babysitting my best friends nephew, he is 2 years old, until...
Katie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Katie is super sweet and did a great job watching my 2 boys, I would definitely recommend her! "

Shathar C.

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Katie P.


Walled Lake, MI

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available On Weeknight And After School

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a babysitter for kids 7 months to 13 years old. I love kids! I also have worked with special needs and I love pets. I am 18 years old and looking for some extra money to help pay for college. I plan on majoring in education and becoming a teacher.
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Wonderful Young Lady. My son loved her."

Deborah M.

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Hannah W.


Walled Lake, MI

$15-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Helper Companion

I'm a student at U of M Dearborn, I'm studying software engineering. I grew up with 5 sibling. Most of them are special needs and I still take care of them. I'm looking to do either babysitting, or companion care. I'm certified in math, linguistics, and teaching youth STEM. I start off kind of bubbly because I am nervous...
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Hillary S.


Walled Lake, MI

$20-27/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hello! I currently work with children with autism doing ABA therapy. I have also volunteered with a few companies when I was younger that worked with children with disabilities. I am first aid and CPR certified.
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Hannah W.


Walled Lake, MI

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Helper For Your Home

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a student at U of M Dearborn, I'm studying software engineering. I grew up with 5 sibling. Most of them are special needs and I still take care of them. I'm looking to do either babysitting, or companion care. I'm certified in math, linguistics, and teaching youth STEM. I start off kind of bubbly because I am nervous...
Hi! My name is Genevieve, I am 22 years old. I have experience with special needs as I have been working in the field of applied behavior analysis as an RBT for the past three years! I also worked respite/community support for 1. 5 years with an adult, so I have both children and adult experience 2-27 years old. I recently...
Genevieve can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Hannah W.


Walled Lake, MI

$20-35/hr • 5 yrs exp

Companion Helper

I'm a student at U of M Dearborn, I'm studying software engineering. I grew up with 5 sibling. Most of them are special needs and I still take care of them. I'm looking to do either babysitting, or companion care. I'm certified in math, linguistics, and teaching youth STEM. I start off kind of bubbly because I am nervous...
Hannah can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, transportation, dementia & more
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Sari W.


Farmington, MI

$10-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Devoted Nanny Available Full/Part-Time

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have worked for over 20 years in domestic and school settings. My experience is with children of all ages, but I feel that I work best with toddlers - teenagers. I have also cared for children with special needs including: Autism, ADD, ADHD, EI, EMI, schizophrenia. I simply love children and I enjoy helping them reach their...
Sari can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Haven't met her yet but she appears to be prompt, responsible and capable."

Jill N.

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Patricia G.


Northville, MI

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Well There's Nothing I Like Better Than Having Children Around

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Pat I have been a professional Nanny for over 15 years. Four amazing children of my own, I would love grandchildren some day. Teach early learning communication skills to reduce frustration between parent and child. Also increases IQ. Art degree, CPR certified and special needs. Fitness enthusiast. And so much...
Patricia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

4.0
"I interviewed Pat to care for my two boys. She came to the house, made references available and returned all of my messages in a timely manner. I enjoyed meeting her and felt she had a wonderful personality I would have loved to hire to care for my family. My needs...

Jackie B.

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Cari M.


Farmington, MI

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Just Call Me Cari!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! A little about me: I started out by caring for my little cousins as I was growing up, and moved on to caring for my nieces and nephews as they joined our family. All together now there are 8 nieces and nephews! I moved to Indiana for about a year and worked as a preschool teacher with the 3-4-year-old group. I shared...
Cari can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Cari is a very kind woman with many skill sets. She keeps a schedule and loves to teach and play with children. She is very loyal and reliable. When it comes to nannies it doesn't get any better than with her."

Amy G.

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Riem A.


West Bloomfield, MI

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Tutor An Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My journey in education has been driven by a passion for teaching and a commitment to creating inclusive learning environments. I am presently a junior in Madonna University's teaching program with my major in Physical Education and American Sign Language, which has equipped me with a strong foundation in both subjects....
5.0
"Riem has been a wonderful addition to our family. She is reliable, responsible, caring, energetic, self motivated, and a joy to be around."

Jane E.

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Macey C.


Farmington, MI

$23-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hey!! My Name Is Macey

Hi! My name is Macey and I'm 21 years old. I live in Farmington Hills with my boyfriend. I am also the Head Coach for the Northville Varsity Pom Team! I am looking for a long term position, 25+ hours within surrounding areas. My availability is Monday through Friday (till 530pm). I have 6+ years of experience babysitting,...
Macey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We love Macey! It's always scary as a parent trusting someone else to care for and love on your baby, but when Macey watches my 9 month old daughter I am totally at ease. She is always on time, keeps things tidy, communicates throughout the day with how my daughter...

Care member

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Lorelei S.


Livonia, MI

$20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver For Autism Available

My name is Lorelei and I am 24 years old. I graduated from Wayne State University's School of Social Work and currently work as a therapist for children on the autism spectrum. Prior to my current job, I spent a short amount of time working as a caregiver in an assisted living home and thoroughly enjoyed the residents I met...
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Jennifer B.


Highland, MI

$22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 yrs experience working with children, along with raising 3 of my own. I have worked in child care centers, as a nanny, taught Sunday school for years and worked with children with special needs. Most recently I taught a parent tot class at a preschool. I am now looking to find a family that would be a good match....
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jennifer has worked with our family since the start of the last school year. She is a delight to have as a part of our family. She is fun, energetic and engaging. Dealing with tweens can be very challenging at times. Jennifer easily established a trusting...

Mattie P.

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Margareta I.


Waterford, MI

$28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Happy Vibes, Experienced With TBI Patients

Hi! I am a very positive, happy vibration that families love to have around. My experience starts over 10 years ago and includes care for toddlers, children, and adults with special needs (specifically traumatic brain injury and autism). I am extremely flexible and can accommodate almost any request. Can assist with dressing,...
Margareta can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Margareta is so loving and was wonderful with my boys. They still ask for her! She did tons of activities, was proactive and high energy to always keep them entertained and trying new things they liked. A wonderful nanny, wish she was still local to help us....

Lauren D.

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Kaylee S.


Farmington, MI

$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have extensive experience with special needs children and adults. My sister has Asperger's, and my brother has Autism and my aunt has down syndrome, which is what started my want to learn and understand and care more deeply. I had a lot of training and took a special interest in special needs care and tutoring. I have...
5.0
"I'd give more stars if possible. Kaylee was amazing. She helped transport me to and from my surgery and all the appointments surrounding since I'm not from the area. She was proactive, punctual, helpful, kind, warm, and really cared about me. I so appreciate her...

Jennifer B.

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Kelli W.


West Bloomfield, MI

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time/Summer Special Needs/Child Care Provider

I am looking for some hours later in the day/ weekend and and more regular summer hours as I am employed by a school district during the school year. For the last 6 years I've worked as a special needs para-educator at an Adult Transition Program for a local school district. I have worked with children and young adults with...
Kelli can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Tasneem M.


Farmington, MI

$15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Empathetic And Fun Sitter

Hello, my name is Tasneem and I am 19 years old. I have 3 years of experience with children. First, I was a tutor for children, then a child assist, and then a babysitter for children of all ages. I am CPR certified in adult and children, as well as anti-choking training for children. I recently babysat a child with special...
Tasneem can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Jessica H.


Novi, MI

$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Very Friendly Experienced Mother Of 3

Years of experience with newborns, infants, toddlers, and kids with special needs (I have twins and one is special needs). I can also provide household services like light cooking, cleaning, and running errands. I am thorough, quick, and have a strong sense of organization and cleanliness. During the day I work full time at a...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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Meghan D.


Farmington, MI

$14-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

I have taught special education for 5 years and now that I have left the classroom to work in technology, I would love to work with children or adults on life skills.

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