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60 special needs caregivers are listed in West Olive, MI
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 3 years
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My whole life has been caring for others . I am realizing that is where my heart is . It is what god has out in my heart , and my purpose on this earth.
My father was very sick growing up and we all spent many years caring for him . I do believe that's where my passion began . I now am the mother to 3 Amazing children with...
5.0
"Erika is very hardworking, dependable and incredibly kind and patient. We have needed so much help with my mom and Erika saved the day! (o: She is great at cleaning and organizing as well. I think she would...
Reviewed by Ellen F.
Erika D.
West Olive, MI
$13-21/hr • 3 yrs exp
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8 years if experience with special needs kids , autism , adhd , cognitive delays. Very compassionate and willing to learn and help with what you need !
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I have been a cna since 1988, I have worked with infants all the way to elderly with various health issues in a hospital setting, I have been doing home care for seven years and am very patient, kind, knowledgeable and reliable. I love one on one care and giving attention needed. Let's chat about your loved one and how I can...
5.0
"Lisa provided quality 24/7 in home care for our adult CP daughter for two weeks. She prepared meals, made sure all appointments were kept, and provided total day to day responsibilities for her well being."
Reviewed by Tom P.
Jenna S.
Grand Haven, MI
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
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My name is Jenna! I'm a 36-year-old career nanny/home manager. I have a big heart and am truly passionate about childcare. I have a great deal of experience with children and I believe they are able to teach us just as much as we are able to teach them.
My experience ranges from pre mature newborns all the way to coaching a...
5.0
"Jenna was absolutely wonderful with our boys!! If it wasn't for us moving out of state we would have continued to have Jenna watch our boys!!!! "
Reviewed by Christina B.
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Hi! I'm Elizabeth and I am 22 years old. I have 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages, and have worked with special needs individuals as well.
My main goals as your nanny will be to keep your child/children engaged with fun, hands on activities as well as offer as much help as I can when it comes to early...
5.0
"Elizabeth is a true gem of a nanny! She is kind, thoughtful, dependable, and easily adapted to the needs of our family. She communicated well when she had questions or concerns about our girls and how we wanted...
Reviewed by Danae L.
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Hi! I have 10 years of experience with children, including kids with special needs. I have three kids of my own and I am a stay at home mom. They are a 12-year-old girl, 5-year-old girl and 3-year-old boy. I know how stressful it is to find reliable childcare. If I can help it would be a joy to to help a family or families. My...
5.0
"Very sweet and kind. Loves children and is very good at connecting with them."
Reviewed by Barbara B.
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I have 10 years of experience. I can help with cooking/meal prep, grocery shopping, carpool, crafts. I went to school for childcare years ago and focused on special needs. Autism is what I have the most experience with. I feel parents of special needs children really need time off for themselves. I would love to help in that...
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My name is Mary and I have been caring for children since I was 15 years old. (Now I'm 33!) I have watched boys and girls of all ages, from infants to middle schoolers. I also have experience with children with special needs; I currently work as a Registered Behavior Technician working with kids who are on the autism spectrum. I...
Emily P.
Grand Haven, MI
$12-17/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hello! I am a student studying comprehensive special education at Lee University. I grew up with many individuals with special needs and developed a passion for helping and teaching. I have three years camp experience as an inclusion leader and various experiences with both adults and children with special needs.
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I'd describe my personality as cheerful, enthusiastic, and adaptable.
I'm looking for a job that allows me to foster a positive, healthy and cheerful environment that allows people to be their full, unashamed selves. A completely judgement free zone.
I worked in Holland for 2 years. I was a Sidekick/Caregiver there. There I...
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I am currently a special education teacher at Muskegon Heights Public School Academy. I am the Targeted Instruction Teacher (formly known as Resource Room Teacher) at the elementary level. I work with children in 2nd through 6th grade.
Paige V.
Zeeland, MI
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hi! I'm 20 years old, turning 21 in August. Currently I am not in school so I have a lot of free time! I love working with children of all ages but I have a nephew who is 3 years old and a niece who is 1. I have worked with and babysat kids ranging from under a year old - 13 years old. In high school I was involved with working...
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I have worked as a disability support worker in Australia with kids with special needs such as down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy.
Madalyn K.
Grand Haven, MI
$15-22/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hello! I have been working with children since I was in middle school and I started working with individuals with disabilities about 4 years ago. I worked at a middle school with students with autism and cognitive impairments for 3 years and I also work for a nonprofit that focuses on inclusion. I love working with kids, with...
Allison H.
Zeeland, MI
$25/hr
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As an RBT, I know how to build rapport and engage with children. I spent most of my day adhering to the needs and wants of my clients who have autism. I mainly work with toddlers but have also excel at working with 7-14-year-olds. I pride myself on being a fun yet responsible adult for kids who promotes good behavior. My younger...
Erica Van S.
Grand Haven, MI
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
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Hi! I have 7 years of experience with children (0-12) and 4 years of experience working with individuals with special needs. I can help with light housekeeping, am CPR certified, and have reliable transportation. I recently graduated with a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in providing therapy...
Randall C.
Holland, MI
$12-17/hr • 3 yrs exp
Fun, Outgoing, Love To Make Others Laugh And Have A Special Ability To Connect With Kids.
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Paraprofessional working one on one with a
Non-communicative Autistic student in an enclosed classroom.
Teaching verbal, numerical, and social skills daily. Supervised student
throughout the day in his daily tasks and in social situations. Also, worked with other special needs students in a classroom setting. Teaching students...
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I am currently a Special Education Teacher for students ages 18-26 who have autism or a cognitive impairment. I love my job and am looking for opportunities on evenings and weekends to work with students outside of my school. I have experience teaching children from 3 years old to young adults. I have a strong passion for...
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I have 10+ years of experience. 2 years as a behavioral coach working with special needs children in home and through respite care. The last 8 years have been coaching with my local special Olympics area. I have the ability to work with and adapt to any child behavior and tendencies. I have experience with most disabilities, and...
Ashley B.
Zeeland, MI
$18-22/hr
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I have worked at Zeeland Christian School as an aide to those in elementary school with disabilities for a couple of years and loved being hands on with the students!
I worked at Compassionate Heart Ministries (a place for people with mild to moderate disabilities) for 4 years. I started as a Program Assistant, the moved to the...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in West Olive, MI
Erika D.
5.0
Erika is very hardworking, dependable and incredibly kind and patient. We have needed so much help with my mom and Erika saved the day! (o: She is great at cleaning and organizing as well. I think she would be especially well suited for companion care, as she is very personable and wants to make...
- Ellen F.
Lisa N.
5.0
Lisa provided quality 24/7 in home care for our adult CP daughter for two weeks. She prepared meals, made sure all appointments were kept, and provided total day to day responsibilities for her well being.
- Tom P.
Jenna S.
5.0
My husband and I have 16 month old twin boys and a 2 month old little girl. Jenna was an extra set of hands in our home for a short period right after we had our third baby. Her main focus was in helping to keep the boys happy and taken care of and she was great with them. Very interactive and fun....
- Lynsey Z.
Elizabeth M.
5.0
Elizabeth is a true gem of a nanny! She is kind, thoughtful, dependable, and easily adapted to the needs of our family. She communicated well when she had questions or concerns about our girls and how we wanted situations to be handled, and always gave a detailed rundown of the day when we returned...
- Danae L.
Trena S.
5.0
Very sweet and kind. Loves children and is very good at connecting with them.
- Barbara B.
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