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Special needs caregivers in Franklin, MI

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Latia M.


Ferndale, MI

$11-50/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Latia. I have 9 years experience with assisting special needs care and home health care. With the experience I have picked up along the way, it makes it really natural and fun for me to work with individuals with special needs. I am a great companion, who happens to enjoy what I do. I am always positive. Very...
5.0
"She's very dependable, patient, and positive. We love having her around. "

DiAngelo W.

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Carmen M.


Hazel Park, MI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Doula Offering Childcare, Meal Prep, Errands

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Seeking only part-time ~10 hours weekly, one-time or short term positions. Sorry, no school drop off or pickup on a regular basis. Activities transportation is available, on a case-by- case basis. I have over 25 years' experience with children of all ages as well as special needs and elder care. I'm certified as a birth &...
Carmen can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Carmen was scheduled pretty last minute on Thursday. She still accommodated me with a pre-cisit conversation about my daughter’s needs & her patterns and schedule. Carmen changed her, settled her down and when I got home my 5 month old was asleep. She stayed...

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Margareta I.


Waterford, MI

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Happy Vibes, Experienced With TBI Patients

Hi! I am a very positive, happy vibration that families love to have around. My experience starts over 10 years ago and includes care for toddlers, children, and adults with special needs (specifically traumatic brain injury and autism). I am extremely flexible and can accommodate almost any request. Can assist with dressing,...
Margareta can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Margareta is so loving and was wonderful with my boys. They still ask for her! She did tons of activities, was proactive and high energy to always keep them entertained and trying new things they liked. A wonderful nanny, wish she was still local to help us....

Lauren D.

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Heather C.


Berkley, MI

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an experienced Hospice and Home Care Registered Nurse. I have an extensive work background with individuals affected by Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke and Dementia. Prior experience as Program Nurse for Oakland Schools' severely and multiply impaired population (SMI/SXI) and Camp Nurse. The camp is a summer residential...
7 years of caregiving for my special needs sister (cerebral palsy, Down syndrome). I have helped with my grandmother before passing for a couple years.
Sabreeya can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
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Karen A.


Madison Heights, MI

$11-16/hr

Fun And Energetic

Hi! My name is Karen and I'm a retired special needs teacher. I currently am looking for a senior care job where I can provide companionship, plan meals, do errands and laundry. I can assist with medication and bathing needs. I would like to have a friend where we can laugh and talk. I am available to do other jobs if needed....
Karen can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, respite care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
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Zion P.


Redford, MI

$18-28/hr1 yrs exp

I have 18+ years of experience with special needs children. I can cook, wash, entertain/keep the children engaged, and whatever else is asked of me. I am CPR certified and I'm a caregiver
Zion can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Shianne L.


Detroit, MI

$26-31/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

CPR/BLS certified Nanny experience Senior care experience Assistant exp. Housekeeping Special needs experience Fully vaccinated.
Shianne can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Carmen M.


Hazel Park, MI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Offering Companion Care & Transportation

Hello, I'm Carmen. I have many years of caregiving experience, mostly with younger kids & special needs individuals. Experience with 1 to 1 care for a senior in her 90s. I also worked in a help button call center, assisting seniors with receiving help from caregivers or dispatching EMS. I am warm, compassionate and honest. I...
Carmen can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, transportation, meal prep, respite care, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

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Claire E.


Troy, MI

$14-19/hr4 yrs exp

I have many years of experience in babysitting. I am good with individuals with special needs. I can help with swimming supervision and carpooling and running errands!
Claire can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Karen N.


Redford, MI

$35/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My Name is Karen, I'm a wife and proud grandmother I been working in this field for over 15 years. I enjoy working with seniors, I worked with special needs kids . Autism and adults I'm a Caregiver who loves her job, I'm trustworthy and reliable. I believe in treat other's how you will like to be treated. I'm bilingual I speak...
Karen can also help with: Dementia, personal care, specialized care, mobility assistance, companionship
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

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Karen A.


Madison Heights, MI

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Active And Engaged Sitter

I am a retired teacher from Pontiac Schools having worked there for 34 years. I have a masters in early childhood development and special needs. I have taught grades k-2 regular education and special needs middle school . I like doing arts and crafts, going for walks having outdoor play, and going to parks to name a few. I like...
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

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Marleina W.


Troy, MI

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic, Well Mannered, Caring Individual Who Loves Children And Animals!

I have many years of experience working with children in a school setting, babysitting, and ABA therapy. I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals with special needs. I have been pet sitting for years and I love children and animals and would be glad to speak more about myself with you!
Marleina can also help with: Craft assistance
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Margareta I.


Waterford, MI

$20-35/hr

Happy Vibes, Experienced With Disabilities

Hi! I am a very positive, happy vibration that families love to have around. My experience starts over 15 years ago and includes care for toddlers, children, and adults with special needs (specifically traumatic brain injury). I am extremely flexible and can accommodate almost any request. Can assist with dressing, bathing,...
Margareta can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, live-in home care
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Bella K.


Bloomfield Hills, MI

$20-45/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

I have been working in a school district for 24 years. I have gone from teaching preschool to elementary to middle school, basically in the area of Special Needs children. They have given to me more than I could ever have given my Special Needs students.
Bella can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Savannah S.


Southfield, MI

$20-37/hr10 yrs exp

I have two kids of my own .. A 12 yr old and a 3 yr old . I've worked with expert care that worked with families with children with special needs . -CNA -Meal preparations -Homework help -pick up from schools/ABA facilities -laundry I can do pretty much everything . Child care jobs CPR/First aid trained Own transpiration...
Savannah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Suzanne D.


Troy, MI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Nurturing Care Giver!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been watching kids for 10+ years. I am looking for part-time nanny work. I have worked as an au pair in Australia for six months, followed by about 10 months in Utah. After that, I was a nanny for a family with 4 children for 4+ years before taking on a full-time corporate position. I am comfortable with children of all...
Suzanne can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
I am a single mother of 2 teenage boys.
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Jillian M.


Madison Heights, MI

$16-21/hr4 yrs exp

Available Evening And Weekend Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Jillian, and I am currently a Forensic Technician with Michigan State Police. I have many years experience working with children, and now that I have my full time career I would like to get back to spending my off time with kids!! I started working at a day care with children less than 3 years old when I was 16-18...
Jillian can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Lauren S.


West Bloomfield, MI

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Caregiver And Babysitter Home From The Summer

My name is Lauren ! I am entering my senior year at Michigan State University studying secondary Special Education. I am home until the end of July looking for summer work and experience with children of all ages. I have been a caregiver for a special needs girl for about three years now and I transitioned to working with her...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Franklin, MI

Latia M.

5.0

She's very dependable, patient, and positive. We love having her around.

- DiAngelo W.

Carmen M.

5.0

Carmen was scheduled pretty last minute on Thursday. She still accommodated me with a pre-cisit conversation about my daughter’s needs & her patterns and schedule. Carmen changed her, settled her down and when I got home my 5 month old was asleep. She stayed asleep all night. Thank you Carmen for...

- Care member

Margareta I.

5.0

Margareta is so loving and was wonderful with my boys. They still ask for her! She did tons of activities, was proactive and high energy to always keep them entertained and trying new things they liked. A wonderful nanny, wish she was still local to help us. Trusted her and knew my boys were always...

- Lauren D.

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