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Cheryl L.

Full Or Part Time Caregiver For Disabled Clients

Howell, MI

5.0(1)
from
$11/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked with children on heart monitor with apnea and have also worked with develop mentally slow children/young adults. I have work experience with special needs adults.

Alexandra B. says "Super caring, observant of additional family needs, very professional due to nursing background and other care giving experience."

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Rebecca P.

Medical Assistant/Home Health Aide

Howell, MI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have been passionate about Health Care for the past 30yrs and have continued to do so. I am a certified Medical Assistant, I love taking care of people and believe in giving them the best quality of life possible. To educate and grow in every way.

Care Member says "Rebecca is kind and thoughtful and cares deeply for her clients. She was an amazing companion and caregiver for my dad while he was suffering from...

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Michelle S.

Nanny/House Manager With 20 Years Experience Seeking Full-time Position

Howell, MI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
I have been working with children for 20 years now. I am also a licensed medical assistant so I am CPR and First Aid trained and certified. I worked as a day care provider/preschool teacher for seven years and I have been a professional nanny for 10 years. I also have experience caring for special needs children and multiples. I...

Candice R. says "Michelle is fantastic and is the definition of a great nanny. She is personable, reliable, and wonderful with children. She also is very organized and...

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Dorathy L.

Ypsilanti, MI

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi my name is Dorathy I'm reliable private private duty caregiver who's very knowledgeable in handling a variety of emergency situations. Adept at meal preparation, assisting in the maintenance of a household and developing a strong rapport with client. I specializes in elderly and special needs patients. really passionate about...

Care Member says "She is had working, caring and a discipline lady that is fully self motivated."

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Kathleen B.

Full Time Professional Nanny

Gregory, MI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Compassionate, dependable and nurturing nanny and mother of 2 grown men. Previously worked with a wonderful family for 5 years in Dexter. Provided childcare for 3 boys, ages 6 mos. 5 y/o and 9 y/o. Also, prepare meals, household chores, and transport kids to activities. In addition, I was employed in the local schools for 11...

Kristen S. says "Kathleen was able to come take care of our twin babies last week and it was wonderful to have her there. Taking care of twin babies can be stressful and...

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Caitlin P.

Babysitter/Nanny

Ann Arbor, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Caitlin and I have been babysitting since I was 11. I have worked with kids of all ages, and I have also had professional experience caring for kids and babies in a private school preschool. I work hard to maintain thoughtfulness, kindness, and dedication. I also do light cooking, cleaning and organizing the whole house...

Rebecca W. says "Caitlin is such a sweet girl! Super great with the kids, and cleans too! She really cares about the correct way to interact with our kids in order to...

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Jennifer B.

Highland, MI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
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....

Mattie P. says "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...

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Kirstie M.

Journey Of Life

Ypsilanti, MI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
companionship
personal care
meal prep
dementia
+ 1 more
I have been doing home care for over 20 years. I have been a home manager, worked with the elderly, companionship, hospice, special needs and more. Keeping the mind and body motivated is my motto. I'd describe my personality as caring, encouraging and motivating I like caring for seniors because I like to give back what they...

Barbara H. says "Kirstie is a hard working dependable individual. She takes great care of her clients and cares about their well-being. She takes great pride in her job."

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Maryam M.

Part/Full-time Babysitter Available

Farmington, MI

4.7(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 41 families in your area
We all know that children are the most precious asset of every parents. Therefore taking care of them needs love, trust, patience, responsibility, flexibility, being active and spontaneous if needed. A babysitter is a parent's top assistant. I am here to make sure you are not stressed out when leaving your child or children at...

Care Member says "At first communication looked great and we set up a time to talk. Tried calling her phone. No answer. Contacted next day no response. Contacted again...

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Howard W.

Part Time Caregiver

Saline, MI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Retired RN with over 30 years experience in many different fields. I am compassionate and treat patients like family. I worked Medical Intensive Coronary Care for 8 years. I am comfortable with suctioning, tube feedings, and others. Feel free to contact me for questions. I have a clean background check and driving record. NI'm...

Janice M. says "A lifetime of caring for everyone,promoting wellness and tending to the sick,are just a few of Bud's achievements. He has managed to be a shining example...

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Nicole L.

Howell, MI

5.0(1)
from
$11/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have 10+years of experience with children ranging in age newborn to 14. I have had CPR/First Aid training and experience caring for a special needs child. I am looking to provide child care for a family in your home or mine, also including cooking and light house chores (laundry, dishes, vacuuming). I can also provide...

Care Member says "We have a 1.5yr old and Nicole was everything you’d want in a sitter/nanny. Our son had a wonderful day with her. We would hire her again!"

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Sarah W.

Ypsilanti, MI

5.0(0)
from
$16/hr
I am an energetic, loving, and compassionate person who has loads of experience under my belt! I have over 10 years of experience with special needs my 3 younger siblings to babysitting for large families near me. I also am very comfortable caring for pets, including my own dog, since I was 12. For the past three summers, I...
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Kaylee S.

Farmington, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...

Jennifer B. says "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...

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Lisa H.

Milford, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I was a SAHM who worked part-time for the 23 years. My kids are now 20 and 23 . I'm currently working as a long term substitute 5th grade teacher. Earlier this year, I did long term 1st grade and LT Special Education. Before children, I was a middle school science teacher for 8 years. I have experience working with special needs...

Care Member says "Lisa was our nanny for our toddler. She began watching him when he was 18 months old. He loved her! Lisa was a great balance of firm and loving."

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Macey C.

Farmington, MI

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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,...

Care Member says "Macey was great with my kids! She was always timely, and communicative during the day. I always felt comfortable leaving my children with her, she would...

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Nicole H.

Available To Nanny Or Babysit!

Canton, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
I really have fun working and playing with kids! I have worked in several different childcare experiences. I have worked with kids in an after-school program, day care, church nursery, and summer camps. I have also worked with special needs kids at Therapeutic Riding and Soccer. I worked one on one with kids with disabilities at...

Geoff K. says "My 3 and 1.5 year old loved "Miss Cole" as they called her! She watched them when our nanny needed the week off and she was wonderful, the immediately...

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Kali W.

Part-time Caregiver

Plymouth, MI

from
$11/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I adore working with children. I have a lot of experience working with kids. I have worked at Lifetime Fitness in their Childcare facility. I have worked at People's Church Preschool for the past three years in the Toddler Room and have done various babysitting jobs on the side. I also have a sister with Down Syndrome and my mom...
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Elise A.

Fun Loving, Ambitious, And Trustworthy

Novi, MI

from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Are you looking for someone trustworthy? look no further! I have over 4 years of paid experience and many more years of unpaid! I am willing to cook and clean, I have a newer, dependable, insured car. 100% clean background, and I do not smoke. I do have some experience with special needs as well. I am also very pet friendly...
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Megan S.

Babysitter With Experience

Ann Arbor, MI

from
$10/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello, I am a graduate student that is looking for a part-time job caring for children. I have experience working at a daycare with 12+ children of all ages, and also have nannied for years for various families. I am perfectly comfortable with all ages of children and will make an effort to provide activities/entertain them as...
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Gracie P.

About Me!

Farmington, MI

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
Hi! I babysit children out of my own home, but depending on the times & dates I could possibly come to you! I would love to chat! I'd describe my personality as loyal, trustworthy & hardworking! I started working with kids when I was 14! I've worked in the special needs classroom at elementary schools, & worked at a daycare &...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.67/hr as of November 2025

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Whitmore Lake, MI

Special Needs Caregivers in Whitmore Lake, MI are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Cheryl L.

Super caring, observant of additional family needs, very professional due to nursing background and other care giving experience.

- Alexandra B.

Rebecca P.

Rebecca is kind and thoughtful and cares deeply for her clients. She was an amazing companion and caregiver for my dad while he was...

- Care member

Michelle S.

Michelle is fantastic and is the definition of a great nanny. She is personable, reliable, and wonderful with children. She also is very...

- Candice R.

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