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Doris L.

Washington, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have over 25 years experience, I went to nursing school, I have cared for and have experience with twins, multiples, ADD/ADHD, respiratory problems, diabetes, food allergies, on the spectrum, learning delays. I have cared for infants, toddlers, school aged, teens, adults and elderly.

April P. says "Doris is simply amazing at care-giving. She's reliable and dependable. She goes over and above with my family and wants to know likes/dislikes of her...

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Jean K.

Washington, MI

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I've dedicated over 17 years of my life to nurturing the growth and development of children, which has always been a passion of mine. As a nanny, I take my role very seriously. I understand children's safety and well-being are top priorities. I'm more than capable of providing them with a safe and loving environment. I'm a calm,...

Burton H. says "Jean, was super with my kids and planned fun activities for them everyday. Very kind and caring. Always on time."

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Jessica M.

HHA

Washington, MI

from
$23/hr
10 years experience
I have been taking care of people with disabilities for 18 years. I have experience in g-tube feedings, trache, and seizure disorders.
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Tamela S.

Caregiver

Washington, MI

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I have many years with adult special needs. I have worked with wheelchairs transporting in and out, epilepsy, giving medication, adult autism and much more feel free to ask me any questions you have. Thank you!
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Jackie L.

Occupational Therapist Looking For Care-giving Job!

Washington, MI

from
$15/hr
Hello! My name is Jackie and I am 27 years old. I am an Occupational Therapist looking for extra work caregiving. Being that I am an OT, I have a lot of experience in patient care for a variety of populations and diagnoses. I am very outgoing, responsible, patient, and caring. If you are interested please let me know! :)
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Alyson M.

Washington, MI

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I am a very kind, loving, and compassionate person. I worked as a behavior technician and love helping others. My goal is to become a Speech Language Pathologist focusing on individuals with special needs.
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Sarah N.

Part Time/Full Time Caregiver Available

Washington, MI

from
$20/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
personal care
light cleaning
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
I have worked with the elderly, specifically women who have dementia and Alzheimer's disease. I have taken care of all household duties and personal care. I have worked with special needs for 7 years too and provide the same care.
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Ashley J.

Nannying &/or Personalized Tutoring!

Macomb, MI

3.3(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
- CPR/First Aid Certified - Updated on all vaccines - Recent graduate of The University of Michigan - Animal lover - 3 years of babysitting experience - 3 years of special needs experience - Reliable transportation

Mary-claire C. says "Ashley is so kind and so professional. We cannot have more positive things to say about her after she watched our son. "

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Christina L.

Part-Time Caregiver Available For Your Loved Ones

Macomb, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
I am a mom of two and have experience in child care, housekeeping, errand running, pick-up/drop-off of kids, laundry, bill paying, pet walking and pet sitting, etc. I have cared for children since the age of 11, when I worked full-time during the summer, then after school & on weekends for 4-6 kids, ranging in age from 3 days to...

Nicole M. says "My girls had a wonderful time with her!"

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Mary R.

Patience And Empathy

Rochester, MI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Respite care
specialized care
personal care
companionship
hospice services
+ 1 more
I am comfortable with hoyer lifts, wheel chair transfer, patient positioning to avoid bed sores, showering, oral and perennial care. I have cared for hospice patients and individuals with various special needs. I have experience with seizure disorders, head injuries, ALS and Parkinsons patients.

Mike M. says "Mary has very unique Caregiver qualifications. When we met her, she was just coming off of caring for another ALS patient. We hired Mary to care for...

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Stacey S.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Sterling Heights, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi, I'm a 43-year-old female that has 20 yrs of experience with special needs children/adults in their homes. ADL's include: meal preparation, feeding, bathing, grooming, changing, toileting, and medications. I have done respite and CLS training/teaching, running errands, light housework, and social events/outings. I'm first...

Rose B. says "She worked for my special needs daughter for 7 years. She's very dependable, and compassionate. She will go out of her way to help. She goes above and...

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Adriana M.

Learn A Little About Me;)

Macomb, MI

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello My names Adriana but I go by Ana(pronounced like anna from frozen) I have worked with children my entire life. I have worked in a daycare for 2 years but wanted to give something else a try. I have many years of experience with special needs children. I love to paint, draw, listen to music and play with my dogs. I also...

Care Member says "She is reliable and friendly. She took very good care of my daughter."

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Meagan M.

Caring And Respectful Sitter

Utica, MI

4.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Meagan. I am an extremely dedicated, fun, and disciplined babysitter that has been babysitting since I was 16. I have 3 years working in school age childcare at Utica Community Schools and have gained further experience working as an assistant teacher at a preschool academy (1-12). I feel I am caring and can offer...

Enrique K. says "Meagan has been incredible with the two boys and is always bringing a positive clean energy to the house! During the return to work, our childcare...

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Chelsey B.

Experienced Caregiver

Utica, MI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am confident I possess the combination of care giving expertise and personality traits you are seeking in a Caregiver. I've assisted past clients with daily living activities such as getting out of bed, toileting, showering, getting dressed, and other duties as needed. I am able to physically handle the work load and I also...

Laura L. says "Chelsey has a very caring demeanor, positive attitude and always came prepared with ideas and activities to do with our son. We look forward to our son...

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Lorediana M.

Hi-Tech Caregiver

Sterling Heights, MI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I have been working as a home health aide for 8 years, taking care of paraplegic, dementia, hospice, and special needs patients. Working in assisting living and memory care as a Med Tech got me plenty of opportunities to increase my skills. My on-the-job experience is full of variety, as I have to assist seniors with a wide...

Gail S. says "Lori provided home care for our mother in 2022 prior to Mom's move to Memory Care. She was very professional, caring, committed and punctual. She even...

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Jennifer D.

Utica, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Nurturing career nanny- experienced with children aged newborn to 12. Silly, creative, child-focused caregiver. SEEKING a part-time position, available early mornings M-F, until 11 a.m. EDUCATION: Bachelor's in ElemEd, Reading/Language Arts & Early Childhood Ed. PROFESSIONAL HISTORY *Long-Term FT nanny 3 kiddos: newborn-9yrs...

Molly K. says "Jennifer is a very compassionate and kind woman who adores children. She is very patient, and has a genuine connection with children.She worked for our...

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Natalie M.

Great And Professional Worker

Rochester, MI

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Live-in home care
meal prep
hospice services
companionship
dementia
+ 1 more
Hello! Welcome to my page, my name is Natalie and I would love to assist your loved one. I am a professional, flexible, loving and caring individual but very firm, I am always on time, very clean, very responsible. Very strong medical background and many years of experience on medical field. Years of experience with TBI...

Jaya V. says "Natalie took care of my father in Troy. She was an EXCELLENT care giver. The absolute BEST. She helped my brother and I immensely navigate care for our...

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Cathy R.

Fun Loving Outgoing Nanny

Rochester, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a loving and outgoing person that absolutely loves children. I have been caring for little ones for over 35 years. I studied child development in college and worked at a daycare for a few years in the infant and toddler room. I have experience with children with special needs & Autism including non verbal. I have families I...

Lena T. says "Very patient person, I love the way she care about my kids they do love her so much:)"

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Delia C.

Perfect Sitter

Utica, MI

from
$18/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have plenty of experience as a para educator for special needs children and substitute teacher in classrooms. I've been an educator at summer special needs programs and have babysat for multiple families with multiple kids whose ages range from still being swaddled to graduating to middle school.
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Julianna P.

Utica, MI

from
$15/hr
I have babysat twin boys age 3 I have babysat a 1 yr old, 4-year-old and 7-year-old with special needs I worked in a special needs class in 6th grade I volunteered at a non profit with special needs children I worked in my church nursery with children birth-2 years old
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.57/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Washington, MI

Special Needs Caregivers in Washington, MI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Doris L.

Doris is simply amazing at care-giving. She's reliable and dependable. She goes over and above with my family and wants to know...

- April P.

Jean K.

Jean, was super with my kids and planned fun activities for them everyday. Very kind and caring. Always on time.

- Burton H.

Ashley J.

Ashley is so kind and so professional. We cannot have more positive things to say about her after she watched our son.

- Mary-claire C.

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