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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, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

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

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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: Errands, home modification, meal prep, light cleaning, respite care, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

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Angela P.


Garden City, MI

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

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: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, respite care, meal prep & more
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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: Errands, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, specialized care, respite 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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Melissa A.


Livonia, MI

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have nannied for multiple families long term and have experience with newborns, multiples, twins, and special needs! I have 10 years of experience as a nanny and 7 years experience as a professional career nanny since obtaining a college degree. I am reliable, on time, and find myself to be pretty fun. I love spending...
Melissa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Melissa has cared for my children for several years. She came every morning and cared for my twins before school and drove them to school. My twins have special needs and they are often very difficult during morning routines. She was able to care for them with...

Carrie 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: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, errands, 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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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
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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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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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
"My 3 and 1.5 year old loved "Miss Cole" as they called her! She watched them when our nanny needed the week off and she was wonderful, the immediately took to her. No tears like usual, no sadness when I went upstairs for work. I heard them downstairs playing and...

Geoff K.

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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
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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Nabiha C.


Dearborn, MI

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Full-Time Child Provider

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

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Katrina B.


Westland, MI

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I have 10 years of experience working as a care giver and have enjoyed every second. I look forward to working for you and your love ones .
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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, travel, swimming supervision
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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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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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.

Melissa A.

5.0

Melissa is an excellent nanny. She took care of our two girls ages 6 and 9 for the summer of 2021. We would have kept her in a heartbeat if the kids didn't have to go back to school full time in the fall. Melissa engaged them in a variety of activities so that their screen time was minimal. They...

- Andrea S.

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...

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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 has been with our family for a year operating as a house manger and our 2 year old son’s daytime caregiver. Lauren is exceptionally hardworking, demonstrating a work ethic far and above the standard. Lauren is always on time, organized, dependable and most importantly, kind. During her time...

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