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Find special needs caregivers in Dearborn Heights, MI that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Dearborn Heights, MI

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

What others are saying about special needs caregivers in Dearborn Heights, MI

Heather is very nice and professional.

Review for Heather G. by Randa K.

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.

Review for Salida B. by Jonathan R.

Juanita is a fantastic! A magnitude of talent/expertise; a "Jill of all Trades". Dependable, reliable, responsible, hardworking, flexible,

Review for Jc B. by Barron M.

Special needs caregivers in Dearborn Heights, MI

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Heather G.


Dearborn Heights, MI

$15-20/hr

5.0

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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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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: Dementia, errands, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care & more
5.0
"The kids loved her, such a pleasure to hire."

M B.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have several years of personal and professional experience in adult and elderly care including dementia, Autism, Hospice, Physical Disabilities and post-operation care.
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Nour A.


Dearborn Heights, MI

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter Working With Small Children And Those With Special Needs.

Hi all! I am glad you stumbled upon my page. I have been babysitting for over 10 years (it was my first job) and I have loved to create connections with kiddos throughout the years. I consider your child(ren) little adults in the making that I treat with respect and care. I am very cleanly, a great cook (according to my...
Nour can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Jc B.


Lincoln Park, MI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Assistant And Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 30 years of experience in Home and Health Care, Project Management, Personal and Virtual Assistance, Housekeeping, House/Vacation Sitting. I am hardworking, diligent, honest, caring and responsible. Your loved one's care is important. I also have Special Needs experience. I have a college education. I am CPR and...
Jc can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, personal care, specialized care & more
5.0
"Juanita is a fantastic! A magnitude of talent/expertise; a "Jill of all Trades". Dependable, reliable, responsible, hardworking, flexible, goes above and beyond requirements. Proactive, always going to the next level with forethought and care."

Barron M.

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Shaylynn C.


Westland, MI

$20/hr8 yrs exp

57 Year Old, With Experienced Child Care.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have raised two sons, one with special needs. I own three dogs of my own, I love all animals. I love to garden, read and craft. I am a child care giver.
Shaylynn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Shaylynn arrived on time and the visit went very well! Would hire her again."

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Nabiha C.


Dearborn, MI

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Full-Time Child Provider

3.3

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 20+ years experience teaching children. I provide care for children, ages 2 months to 13 years of age. I have a Master's degree in Public Administration and a Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education. I am certified in First-Aid and CPR for Infants, Children and Adult. I am certified in special needs children, I am...
Nabiha can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Nabiha is one of a kind. The kind of teacher that doesn't exist anymore. She loves her pupils and she gives them 200% everyday. I don't think I would ever find anyone I trust like her."

Farrah B.

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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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Michaela C.


Westland, MI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Loving Sitter!

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have 12 years of experience with kids of all ages, infants through teenagers. I am vaccinated against COVID-19. I'm an aunt to 4 kids, ages 9-19. I have experience with special needs, particularly Down Syndrome and Autism. I have experience with multiples (twins, triplets, quadruplets), including at infant's age. I also have...
Michaela can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Michaela came through for us last minute and was punctual and flexible and great with our little boy. Would definitely rehire"

Brianna H.

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Amber O.


Taylor, MI

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking For A Long Term Position

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

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Sydney H.


Westland, MI

$20/hr15 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've always had a passion for caring for children. Growing up, I was surrounded by kids thanks to an in-home daycare in my house. As I got older, I babysat for friends and family, and in 2013, after graduating high school, I began nannying professionally. There's no greater reward than watching children grow and learn and being...
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

3.0
"Sydney worked for our family from Nov 2016 to March 2017. She was wonderful with our girls, but quite unreliable with scheduling and notifying us of schedule problems. This often left us scrambling to find childcare or having to take off work because of her...

Sean P.

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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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Julie M.


Detroit, MI

$22/hr5 yrs exp

A New Type Of Caregiver...

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: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep & 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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Syretta H.


Westland, MI

$20-45/hr10 yrs exp

Senior And Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience caring for the Geriatric and Developmentally Disabled, Cerebral Palsy and Down Syndrome communities, as well as Dementia and Alzheimer's. I have worked as a Med Coordinator, a Head Chef, and a AFC Home Manager. I offer consistent quality care. It is my goal to provide and help maintain a quality of life for my...
5.0
"I don't know where to begin. Syretta H. has been a part of our family for 4 years. She has taken care of our son S. who is a 29 year old male,weighs approximately 125 lbs., is quadriplegic and non-verbal. Sadly, we are moving to Florida and she cannot come with us....

Gail K.

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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, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
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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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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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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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
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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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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Ratings for Dearborn Heights, MI special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Dearborn Heights, MI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.