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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Whitmore Lake, MI

The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Whitmore Lake, MI

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Annika H.


Whitmore Lake, MI

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Care Giver With A Degree In Elementary And Special Education

5.0

(2)

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SOAR (GAP year program Director, Course Director, Activity Specialist and Field Staff) - A Summer Camp and GAP Year Program for individuals with ADHD and Learning challenges. Seasonal employment from 2014-Present Elements Wilderness Program (Assistant Lead Instructor) - A wilderness therapy program for boy 13-18 years old. Aug...
5.0
"Annika is amazing!! She has been a companion for our special needs adult daughter for the summer. Our daughter loves her! Annika kept her on a much needed schedule, while continually encouraging her to do as...

Reviewed by Tiffany E.

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Jackie S.


Whitmore Lake, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

5.0

(1)

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Hi, my name is Jackie. I'm a very confident person, very detail oriented and I love to help families through my work. I worked as a bus attendant for 10+ years with the Dearborn area schools. I have worked with all different ages, as well as special needs children. It was a very challenging job experience, but I loved it and...
5.0
"Jackie was our nanny to our little boy for 1 year. I would recommend her to anyone looking for someone to care and love your child like their own. Our son adored her and they always had so much fun together. He...

Reviewed by Emily T.

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Carly B.


Whitmore Lake, MI

$19-24/hr2 yrs exp

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Hi, I'm Carly and I hope I can be a help to your family! I have experience in a daycare setting for 3+ years with children between the ages of 18 months and 12 years old and experience as a Behavior Technician for 2 years with children between the ages of 18 months and 18 years old! I consider myself to be fun-loving, reliable,...
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Hilery R.


Whitmore Lake, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

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Hello, I am a mother of 2 beautiful girls. Currently, I work at a daycare center caring for four infants at a time. I am CPR and first aid trained. I have a medical background and experience with special needs. I look forward to meeting you and your family.
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Lydia H.


Ann Arbor, MI

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

5.0

(3)

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I am a graduate from Ball State University where I studied Child Development. I have had over 12 years of experience working with children; including multiple children at a time, infant care, and I have worked with children with special needs. After college I worked part-time for a company where I engaged with children ages 2-5...
5.0
"Lydia cared for our 3 month old son while we were in Indianapolis for a volleyball tournament. Being from out of town, we were hesitant about getting childcare from a stranger but Lydia was absolutely...

Reviewed by Rachell B.

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Nicolette S.


Pinckney, MI

$24-35/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter Available

5.0

(1)

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Hello! I have worked professionally with children for the past 8 years. I have experience with twins and children with special needs like epilepsy and some experience with a teenager with Down syndrome. Experience from 10 days old and up. I do work 8-3 during the week days and I'm free weekends Saturday 9:00am-11pm, Sunday 9am-5...
5.0
"Takes initiative to find things that need doing in any downtime (cleans up dishes, etc). The kids enjoy her. She was always dependable, even in bad weather. She babysat for my 3 children: 3 yo girl, 7 yo boy...

Reviewed by Michele A.

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Madison W.


Brighton, MI

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

3.5

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A year ago I graduated with my bachelors in Psychology. Throughout college I worked as an ABA Technician working with kids on the spectrum. In August of this year, I accepted a position as the Program Coordinator at Friendship Circle in West Bloomfield. Friendship Circle is a non-profit organization who services and helps build...
5.0
"Madison was a great sitter and my girls loved her. She was super easy to work with, schedule and pay. I would certainly hire her again!"

Reviewed by Stacy D.

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I have worked in child care in a day care and have worked with kids with special need such as ABA therapy love working with them and seeing their smiles every day and change over time
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Madison W.


Brighton, MI

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

Looking For Full-Time

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In high school, I worked in two special need classrooms and helped out in a PE class. In the past, I have also volunteered at Camp for 2 summer now. I was a camp counselor with a special needs adult. The second summer, I jumped around from camper to camper.
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Abby D.


Brighton, MI

$14-15/hr5 yrs exp

A Little About Me...

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Hey! I'm Abby. I'm about to be a freshman in college studying to be an Occupational Therapist. I have had about five years of paid babysitting/pet sitting experience. I have been working daily with children with special needs for two years now. I graduated highschool with over a GPA of 4. 0 so I am more then happy and able to...
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Heather S.


Brighton, MI

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

Caregiver, Special Needs Care Available, Childcare

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I'm a 29-year-old Psychology college student trying to find a childcare position that will be a source of income while I take online classes this fall. The pandemic gave me plenty of time to focus on my mental health and what I'd like to do with my time moving forward from this disaster. I have about 15 years experience as a...
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Aminah A.


Ann Arbor, MI

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

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Hi, my name is Aminah and I have been babysitting for over 5 years! I am from Chicago and am currently a freshman at the University of Michigan looking to babysit in my spare time as a pre-med student! I come from a huge extended family and grew up watching all the little ones, including toddlers with autism and special needs....
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Sina W.


Ann Arbor, MI

$10-15/hr

Occupational Therapy Student With Pediatric Interest And Experience

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I am in my last semester of occupational therapy school, and will complete my masters this December! I have always had in interest in working with kids with and without disabilities, and have spent the majority of my clinical experience in pediatric settings. I mostly have experience working with children with ASD and sensory...
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Anna V.


Ann Arbor, MI

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

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My name is Anna and I recently graduated North Carolina State University with a degree in human biology and a minor in psychology. I am currently earning a Masters in Special Education with an initial teaching license. I have worked with children ages 4-18. I love working with children and pets! I also have experience teaching...
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Karli B.


Brighton, MI

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

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I have always been passionate about working with children and since college that passion has only grown. I have taken multiple classes on child development, physical and mental disabilities, and even on adapted physical activity in order to accommodate all types of needs. I was an intern at Sparrow Hospital for a semester,...
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Anna B.


South Lyon, MI

$14-15/hr3 yrs exp

About Me!

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I am a teacher, and I'm certified to be working with students who have emotional impairments. I have taught in elementary and middle school settings. Prior to teaching I worked for a company called Listining Ear where I provided care for adults who have special needs across the spectrum. That included cognitive impairments,...

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Experience with teens and adults with special needs. Patient, kind, and understanding. I am reliable, caring and loving person

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HI! My name is Nell I have had 5+ years of experience working with kids. I have taught swim lessons/coached, had multiple teaching assignment positions through Wooster City Schools. In addition to teaching, I have provided speech and hearing services to individuals at the Freedlander Speech and Hearing Clinic while I was a...

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I am apart of best buddies which is becoming and hanging out with people who are special! I love it so much, and I honestly like hanging with people who are different more than basic people. I hope I can meet your child, and become their friend!(:
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Danielle P.


South Lyon, MI

$22-26/hr10 yrs exp

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I am an energetic mom of 2. I have always loved to work with children, the elderly, and those with special needs. I am a very positive person with a cheery disposition. I love to laugh. I am very dependable, honest, organized, easy going, and I take direction well. I love to help others.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Whitmore Lake, MI

Annika H.

5.0

Annika is amazing!! She has been a companion for our special needs adult daughter for the summer. Our daughter loves her! Annika kept her on a much needed schedule, while continually encouraging her to do as much for herself as possible. Annika was exactly who we needed! Anyone who hires her is...

- Tiffany E.

Jackie S.

5.0

Jackie was our nanny to our little boy for 1 year. I would recommend her to anyone looking for someone to care and love your child like their own. Our son adored her and they always had so much fun together. He had some special needs after he was first born and she was confident in anything we...

- Emily T.

Lydia H.

5.0

Lydia cared for our 3 month old son while we were in Indianapolis for a volleyball tournament. Being from out of town, we were hesitant about getting childcare from a stranger but Lydia was absolutely phenomenal. From the moment we first spoke over the phone, she put my mind at ease and seeing how...

- Rachell B.

Nicolette S.

5.0

Takes initiative to find things that need doing in any downtime (cleans up dishes, etc). The kids enjoy her. She was always dependable, even in bad weather. She babysat for my 3 children: 3 yo girl, 7 yo boy and 8yo boy.

- Michele A.

Madison W.

5.0

Madison was a great sitter and my girls loved her. She was super easy to work with, schedule and pay. I would certainly hire her again!

- Stacy D.

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