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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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Julie M.


Detroit, MI

$22/hr5 yrs exp

A New Type Of Caregiver...

5.0

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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: Hospice services, companionship, errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & 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.

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/hr4 yrs exp

Mentor And A Friend!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Anthony S and I have 2 years experience as a Behavior Technician at Merakey in Dearborn. I've worked with ages 3-18 years old with kids on the autism spectrum. I've worked to correct behaviors, improve academic performance and social awareness. Fun is at the core of my work philosophy. Success favors the fun...
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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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We are so pleased with Hanan’s care for our children. She is dependable, engaging, and has a natural rapport with kids, making each day enjoyable and productive. Hanan always brings a positive attitude and adapts well to our needs. We highly recommend her! "

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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, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We highly recommend Lauren! She was amazing with our 5 and 7 year olds, they absolutely adored her! "

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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, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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, errands, hospice services, mobility assistance, companionship, personal care & 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, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, meal prep & 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & 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:

Special Needs Care

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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Chelsea P.


Taylor, MI

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional & Passionate Caregiver

Hi there! I'm Chelsea, 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. I have a proven ability to build trusting relationships with clients and their...
Chelsea can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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Christen B.


Wyandotte, MI

$13-30/hr

Social Worker By Day, Caregiver By Evening

CPR/ first aide certified, experience with special needs individuals of all ages, experience with elderly individuals with behavioral challenges, medication administration and Alzheimer's / dementia . I'd be happy to help with meal prep, grocery shopping, and provide companionship. I am a school social worker for a local...
Christen can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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Lydia P.


Detroit, MI

$15-20/hr

Special Needs

I have experience with respite care with a child who has cerebral palsy and uses a G-tube. I also have experience with children who have autism and use an ACC device for communication. I also have experience with wheelchairs. I have some experience with ABA, but I may need guidance in that. I have had first aid training, which...

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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.

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.

Savanna M.

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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