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Micah C.


Inkster, MI

$22/hr3 yrs exp

Arts And Crafts Babysitter Or Nanny And ABA Technician

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I have been working as an ABA Therapist for 2 years now and I absolutely love it. I wish that the relationship with the kid can be more personal and I can see them grow long term. I prefer working with younger special needs kids(10 and under) but I love to work with people of all ages. I am all about expanding the mind though...
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Micah C.


Inkster, MI

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Summer Babysitter

Hello, my name is Micah. I am a first time mom to a beautiful baby boy born this year on Valentine's Day. I am taking a break from studying Special Education at EMU to rediscover myself and figure out what direction I would like to take my life. One thing I know for sure is that I have a passion for working with kids and for...
Micah can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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: Personal care, errands, mobility assistance, respite care, hospice services, companionship & more
I have worked with children that had special needs and other medical issues. I also work with multiple children. I have watched kids from newborn to 10 years old, also twins or triplets. My experience with children is great. I love working with them, helping them with their homework and other school projects. Also I'm a college...
Foniqua can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
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Julie M.


Detroit, MI

$22/hr5 yrs exp

A New Type Of Caregiver...

5.0

(1)

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, errands, meal prep, companionship, dementia, 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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Lily D.


Livonia, MI

$15-17/hr10 yrs exp

Calm Sitter And Cat Enthusiast - PLEASE READ

Hi, I am a professional pet sitter with over 10+ years of experience in cats, dogs, and exotics. I am also a loving pet owner, so I understand the importance in your search to find someone trustworthy and reliable to take care of your fur baby. I am great at giving updates, taking care of senior/special needs animals, and...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is so patient and sweet! My kids love her."

Sarah R.

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
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...

Andrea S.

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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, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lauren was an outstanding Nanny to our 2 boys for over a year before she moved and we were heartbroken to lose her! She is kind, compassionate, caring, and wonderful with the kids! She is reliable and punctual and goes out of her way to take excellent care of all...

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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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Shaylynn C.


Westland, MI

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 57-year-old mother of two grown sons, one who has special needs. I have three dogs and love all animals. I am reliable, trustworthy, patient, and kind. I love all things to do with crafts. I have tons of experience with children and can't wait to meet yours!
Shaylynn can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands
5.0
"Shaylynn was with us for 6 months watching our 6 week old and occasionally our 4 year old too. She is very reliable and flexible. She is extremely loving to both our sons, even knitted our son a Spider-Man blanket! She was with us consistently during the week...

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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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Michaela C.


Westland, MI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Loving Sitter!

3.8

(4)

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

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Michaela has watched my crew twice with another time scheduled. She has taken care of all 5 of my children at once ranging in age from 2-11 years old. She is punctual, sent photos while I was out, and is sure to give you a rundown of everything she and the kiddos...

Elizabeth O.

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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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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep & 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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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, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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

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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: Meal prep, respite care, light cleaning, errands, 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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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"You exceeded my expectations… I am very thankful I received my caregiver for the first time and I couldn't be happier. She is the sweetest thing that I've met in a long time. I just want to say how happy I am and so thankful that I found her because she's gonna...

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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 Inkster, 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

Lily D.

5.0

She is so patient and sweet! My kids love her.

- Sarah R.

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.

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

Heather G.

5.0

Heather is very nice and professional.

- Randa K.

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