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Special needs caregivers in Garden City, MI

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Grace E.


Garden City, MI

$18-23/hr

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Hi! I'm a 22-year-old and just moved to the Putnam area from Michigan. I am a reliable, patient, and compassionate individual who loves reading, writing, and creating art. I have experience caring for and raising my 6 younger siblings for my entire life. I have experience caring for all ages with special needs in multiple stages...
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Christina P.


Garden City, MI

$14-19/hr5 yrs exp

Fun For Kids!

I am a licensed art therapist, CPR certified, experienced in special needs care K-Adult, and I have 1 year experience working in schools giving art therapy with all types of kiddos! I will come with art supplies, crafts, games, and all around smiles. I adore kids and they like bright colorful me haha. I am gentle, kind, silly,...
Christina can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Paige S.


Garden City, MI

$11-18/hr8 yrs exp

I am a compassionate and dedicated individual with extensive experience in providing care and support to seniors and children with special needs. As a mother of four, I have a natural ability to nurture and empathize with others. Currently, I am pursuing a degree in radiology. My past experience includes working with individuals...
Paige can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Paige S.


Garden City, MI

$11-21/hr6 yrs exp

I am a compassionate and dedicated individual with extensive experience in providing care and support to seniors and individuals with special needs. As a mother of four, I have a natural ability to nurture and empathize with others. Currently, I am pursuing a degree in radiology, demonstrating my commitment to personal growth...
Paige can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, respite care, errands, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

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Angela P.


Garden City, MI

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Angela. I'm a professional in-home caregiver with advanced knowledge and experience in providing quality care to clients. Committed to enhancing the quality of life while being patient, positive, and attentive. I have a loving disposition and absolutely love helping others especially seniors. Being a caregiver...
Angela can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

Meghann B.


Garden City, MI

$15-50/hr4 yrs exp

Loves Putting Smiles On Kids Face

I started babysitting when I was 16. I babysat for 2 years for a 4-month-old and a 2-year-old. I also 4 years experience with special needs children. one of the reasons I love working with kids is because I love to watch them learn and grow
Meghann can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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Jc B.


Lincoln Park, MI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Assistant And Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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: Specialized care, meal prep, personal care, errands, respite care, light cleaning & 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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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: Errands, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, companionship, 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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Kimberly K.


Redford, MI

$20-33/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny And Babysitter Available

My name is Kim. I have over 15 years of experience caring for kids of all ages, and I love working with children more than most things in life. I have experience with a multitude of special needs, I'm highly creative, attentive, and always on time. I am the oldest of 10, so although I have years of paid experience, I've been...
Kimberly can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kim was a great match for our family. I have a rambunctious toddler and a teething infant. It's important to me to have someone who is patient and trustworthy. I love Kim's gentle redirect approach to the big feelings and that she has an activity ready any day...

Suhaily F.

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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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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
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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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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Sydney H.


Westland, MI

$20/hr15 yrs exp

3.0

(1)

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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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Nicole H.


Canton, MI

$19-25/hr3 yrs exp

Available To Nanny Or Babysit!

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

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...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Nicole is amazing! She was on time, kind, friendly and my child started playing with her within a few seconds of her arrival. She made sure my daughter was safe while they were playing. I highly recommend Nicole to other parents who are looking for care givers."

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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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Phoebe S.


Canton, MI

$17-21/hr5 yrs exp

Phoebe S.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a recent college graduate in psychology, returning for my masters in social work in the fall. I am flexible with scheduling and have reliable transportation. I have been a babysitter all my life, as I am the oldest of 4 siblings. I have years of experience working with special needs individuals. My brother is on the...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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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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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:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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

Care member

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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Garden City, MI

Jc B.

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.

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

Kimberly K.

5.0

Kim was a great match for our family. I have a rambunctious toddler and a teething infant. It's important to me to have someone who is patient and trustworthy. I love Kim's gentle redirect approach to the big feelings and that she has an activity ready any day they are with her. I've had Kim over...

- Suhaily F.

Lauren D.

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 them grow/ learn every time I hire...

- 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.

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