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Special needs caregivers in Allen Park, MI

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Alana M.


Allen Park, MI

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

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I am a senior at the University of Michigan and love working with kids! As the oldest of 4 and an aspiring pediatric SLP, I been babysitting for over 7 years for a number of families and have taken many courses in education and child development. I have worked as a substitute teacher, behavior technician, and tutor and have...
Alana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Julie M.


Detroit, MI

$22/hr5 yrs exp

A New Type Of Caregiver...

5.0

(1)

I've been a full time mother, caregiver, of a special needs child for 21 years. I am a Nationally certified Medical assistant for 12 years, when covid hit I was a semester from receiving my nursing license. unfortunately due to injury, I'm unable to continue with that path in life. I'd describe my personality as empathetic,...
Julie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"My sister had hired Julie to take care of my father when he went into hospice. She was very caring, attentive and advocated for my father. She made sure that he was clean, medication was given on time and had food/water when he was hungry/thirsty. She kept...

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Levita C.


Detroit, MI

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Or Full Time Female Health Care Worker Caring For People With Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience providing care to adults, teenagers and children who are mentally impaired, developmentally disabled, physically disabled, down syndrome, seizure disorder, ASD, traumatic brain injury and people who have ADHD for the last 25 years. I'm WCLS and MORC trained with medication administration skills as well as CPR...
5.0
"Levita worked with a family member on daily living skills; meal planning, shopping, budgeting, cleaning , and self care. She was a great asset to our family and I would definitely contact Levita for future needs! "

Nicole R.

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Salida B.


Dearborn Heights, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Or Full-Time Caregiver Available

I am a certified nursing assistant of 14 years. I began working at a long term care facility. Where I gained experience with dementia and hospice patients. I am well trained with hoyer lifts, sit-to-stands, and gait belts. Some of my daily tasks were assisting with feeding, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene and transferring...
Salida can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia & more
5.0
"The kids loved her, such a pleasure to hire."

M B.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience caring for special needs adults including one with seizure disorder. I'm happy to assist you with your family member as well.
5.0
"Heather is very nice and professional."

Randa K.

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Anthony S.


Trenton, MI

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Mentor And A Friend!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Anthony S., and I bring a rich background in caregiving, education, and youth development. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Wayne State University and an Associate's degree in Liberal Arts from Henry Ford College. I've worked as a Behavior Technician for two years, supporting autistic children and...
5.0
"Anthony is awesome. Dependable, caring, good communicator, willing to learn and flexible. My adult brother who is handicapped needed some care services and Anthony was terrific. I would hire him again in a heartbeat. Two thumbs up. If he says he will be...

Jeannine K.

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Savanna M.


Detroit, MI

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hello! I have a background in coaching gymnastics, applied behavior analysis, and nannying. Working with kids is a passion of mine, along with health and cultivating growth. I am trained in CPR and first aid, and have a bachelor's degree in psychology. I have had experience working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum for for...
5.0
"So grateful to Savanna for her time and expertise in helping me with my son. He is five and has autism. We were panicked trying to sort out reliable childcare in the COVID era (OMG!!!) but she literally saved the day every day."

Kay M.

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Selena M.


Dearborn, MI

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Care-giving Nursing Assistant. Certified Nursing Assistant. Home Care Assistant. Reliable Assistant

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Selena. I have been a certified nursing assistant for 18years. started at Henry ford retirement center. I cross trained with many intense cases for few years. Started working on my own by hiring agencies where I was able to match up with clients who need home health aid in the private of their own home Within five...
5.0
"Selena is very caring, honest, and dependable. She took care of my closest friend during her final illness. She is able to do breathing treatments and handle medications and feeding tubes. I would hire her if a member of my family or myself needed care. She is...

Deb V.

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Kim S.


Romulus, MI

$11-15/hr5 yrs exp

Full Or Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver for children from the ages of newborn to 12 years old. I also have provided after school programming for children from the ages of 13 to 18 years of age. I know that it is important to find reliable trustworthy help to care for your loved ones. I have completed all of my background checks and they are...
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Hanan J.


Dearborn, MI

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been working for couple years, I'm a mother I have daughter, I've had more than 7+ years with experience with kids from the age 2 months-26 years old I also cared for handicapped kids and special care kids and special needs and I love kids I'm really interested in child development, On the bright side I love pets, crafts,...
Hanan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"You exceeded my expectations… I am very thankful I received my caregiver for the first time and I couldn't be happier. She is the sweetest thing that I've met in a long time. I just want to say how happy I am and so thankful that I found her because she's gonna...

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Chelsea P.


Taylor, MI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Passionate Caregiver

A passionate & reliable private duty caregiver with 10+ years experience in providing compassionate and attentive care to elderly and disabled individuals. Very knowledgeable in handling a variety of emergency situations. Proven ability to build trusting relationships with clients and their families, and expertise in providing...
5.0
"I have two children under the age of seven. My youngest son is nonverbal autistic so finding someone who is experienced as well as someone I could trust is extremely challenging. Finding Chelsea was the best thing that could’ve happened to my husband and I. It...

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Lauren D.


Melvindale, MI

$15-26/hr7 yrs exp

My Name Is Lauren! I Love Kids I'm Ready To Shape Young Minds Whole Also Having Fun!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm lauren! I have multiple years of experience taking care of kids. (2 professional years) I took care of my sister who is on the spectrum, also I have experience working at a daycare, lastly I monitor special needs students for trinity transportation. Throughout my time in school I had many babysitting opportunities that I...
Lauren can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lauren is a smart, kind and over all a genuine person. I’ve trusted her with my children who are my everything as a single mother and she’s has been so helpful not only to my children but to me ! She is always on time, really interactive with my children and helps...

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Amber O.


Taylor, MI

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking For A Long Term Position

3.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Amber, a dedicated childcare professional with experience as a nanny, assistant teacher, and paraprofessional. I've worked with children of all ages, including those with special needs, providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. My skills include designing fun and educational activities, assisting with...
Amber can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Amber is really great with all kids, she truly cares about her families (clients) that she's working for. She understand as a parent/guardian it's hard to just trust anyone with our children so to make that transition to having a sitter was easy and trustworthy,...

Alexis G.

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Meranda K.


Romulus, MI

$23-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Meranda. I have been a CNA for 10 years. I have worked in nursing home centers, home health care, and hospice care. I also privately cared for a man with Williams syndrome. I have experience in taking blood sugar levels, giving insulin, transporting patients, ambulatory, feeding patients, administering medications,...
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Amna E.


Dearborn, MI

$23-50/hr4 yrs exp

Pediatric Behavorial Technician/caregiver

Behavioral Technician | 4+ Years of Experience in Autism and Special Needs Care I am a dedicated Behavioral Technician with over four years of experience working with individuals with autism and special needs. My expertise includes behavior intervention, skill development, and implementing evidence-based strategies to support...
Amna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Micah C.


Inkster, MI

$12-20/hr

New To The Team And Excited To Be Here

Hello, my name is Micah and I am new to senior care. I have a passion for working with kids and for working with senior people with special needs. Because of these interests, I have taken many training courses. Even though I First Aid and CPR/AED trained and have many VCE certificates issued by the Detriot Wayne Mental Health...
Micah can also help with: Respite care, personal care, mobility assistance, hospice services, errands, companionship & more
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Monique F.


Westland, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Caregiver

I have 28 years of experience. I am professionally trained through American Red Cross. I have experience working with dementia, special needs, nursing home care and physical therapy. I can also help with Transportation Services, light housework and Errands/Shopping.
Monique can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia & more
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Moira H.


Detroit, MI

$18/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Sitter For All Ages

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a 23-year-old college student and I have 8 years of experience in which I cared for kids of all ages. I have worked with special needs children while also caring for the siblings and pets. I can help with anything you need such as travel, driving, meal prep, homework help, housekeeping, and so on. I am available quite...
Moira can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Lydia P.


Detroit, MI

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Fun Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as happy, loving, nurturing. I like to have fun and watch them grow, help them explore the world, and make positive relationships with each child. I enjoy working with kids because I like to have fun and watch them grow help them explore the world, and make positive relationships with each child I'm...
Lydia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Andrea H.


Dearborn Heights, MI

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic, Fun, Ambitious Nanny

Hi there! My name is Andrea, I go by Miss Annie. I have been a nanny for the last 5 years. Prior to that I was a teachers aid for special needs children. I have two daughters, ages 13 and 4. I enjoy being outdoors, crafts, music, and cooking. I'm able and willing to do housework, help with homework, run errands, help with pets,...
Andrea can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Allen Park, MI

Julie M.

5.0

My sister had hired Julie to take care of my father when he went into hospice. She was very caring, attentive and advocated for my father. She made sure that he was clean, medication was given on time and had food/water when he was hungry/thirsty. She kept family updated on condition and made...

- Care member

Levita C.

5.0

Levita worked with a family member on daily living skills; meal planning, shopping, budgeting, cleaning , and self care. She was a great asset to our family and I would definitely contact Levita for future needs!

- Nicole R.

Salida B.

5.0

She's a very hard worker, extremely professional and genuinely caring of others, always willing to go an extra mile to get the job done. Salida will make you feel like family and let you know that you're valued. Truly a competent & determined worker, guaranteed to properly execute the task at hand.

- Jonathan R.

Heather G.

5.0

Heather is very nice and professional.

- Randa K.

Anthony S.

5.0

Anthony is awesome. Dependable, caring, good communicator, willing to learn and flexible. My adult brother who is handicapped needed some care services and Anthony was terrific. I would hire him again in a heartbeat. Two thumbs up. If he says he will be there, he will be there helping and...

- Jeannine K.

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