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Special needs caregivers in Madison Heights, MI

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Latia M.


Ferndale, MI

$11-50/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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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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Cory D.


Detroit, MI

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate In-Home Care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Cory. I have been working with the elderly, the terminally ill, & adults & children with disabilities since 2011. I have worked in many different environments including nursing facilities, hospice centers, & in clients own homes. My last place of employment was Agrace Hospice-care in Wisconsin, where I...
Cory can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, personal care, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Excellent caregiver for my mother with Alzheimer's. He is patient, kind, and caring. I cannot say enough about how much of a help and a blessing he has been to our family!"

Lisa H.

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Carmen M.


Hazel Park, MI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Doula Offering Childcare, .

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

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 & postpartum doula & CPR/First Aid. I am intelligent, nurturing, creative, attentive & reliable. Solution oriented, big picture thinker. Love crafts, swimming, reading, imagination play etc. I'm an...
Carmen can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & 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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Alyssa C.


Clinton Township, MI

$11-15/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've worked with special need clients to take care of them, reach goals, and build a close relationship. Challenging children aren't an issue for me. I've dealt with very tough cases and was able to successfully have a good relationship with the client. I have a huge heart for children, and love finding ways to interact and...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alyssa is the most caring, compassionate, health care professional my wife and I have ever worked with. She is always on time, does what she says she is going to do, and goes above and beyond our expectations. We feel so blessed to be working with her."

Robert G.

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Gabby M.


Hazel Park, MI

$20-35/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, there! My career as a babysitter began when my first nephew (who has special needs) was born when I was just 7 years old. From this time on, I was a mommy's helper and this continued on as my sister gave me another niece and nephew. By the time I was 12 years old, I had about a dozen little cousins and my niece and nephews...
Gabby can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My girls love Gabby! She is reliable, flexible and sweet! So thankful we found her!"

Gina S.

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Sandra D.


Royal Oak, MI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

SENIOR CARE PROVIDER

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Sandra , I have aided several seniors by providing practical help along with companionship. I have cared for clients whose loved ones were diagnosed with Alzheimer's and Dementia I have aided my seniors with organizing, guiding and helping them with physical exercises. I also engage them in mental stimulation by means...
Sandra can also help with: Dementia, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Sandra was very engaging, and kind. She brought crafts and games to keep my Mom's mind challenged. She was great after Mom's knee surgery, bringing special knee ice wraps, and managing her pain and medications."

Valerie R.

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Sarah B.


Detroit, MI

$18-22/hr10 yrs exp

Evening/Weekend Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As the oldest of 5 kids, and aunt to 12 I have been caring for children since I was very young. During my teen years I often cared for friends, and family's children from 1 child, up to 10 at times. During my adults years I have worked: -2 years as the primary nanny for a family. The children were 4, and 8 months. -5 summers as...
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Reliable and dependable. Good with my kids. Would hire again. "

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Dorota M.


Warren, MI

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a practicing nurse for over 20 years. I believe that my previous experience as well as my passion of helping people makes me a perfect candidate for special needs children. Not only do I enjoy being with children, I especially care about children who require special care.
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Mandie R.


Fraser, MI

$20/hr

Care Giver Available

3.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Mandie. I have 3 years experience as a certified nurse's aide, 8 years in all of nanny experience: 2 years for 2 families with sets of twins, 5 years as a caregiver for a 9-13-year-old girl with autism and 1 year as an ABA therapist. Lastly, I recently have had 2 years experience as a nanny for a newborn and toddler.
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Tabitha A.


Hazel Park, MI

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

I Am A Career Nanny Of 20+ Years. I Have Also Worked In A Pre-school Caring For Children.

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Tabbi, I am a mother of two adult children and a grandma of four. I have provided childcare for 30 years. I have my degree in early childhood development and education. I have also been trained in first aid and CPR. I have worked in a pre-school setting as well as families homes and my own home. I have...
Tabitha can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Tabby was a wonderful asset to my family. The kids loved knowing she was coming and always were well taken care of. There was never a worry as I left to go to work. The projects she arranged to do with the kids are kept and cherished. I have a special needs son and...

Margot L.

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Andrea R.


Fraser, MI

$22-33/hr10 yrs exp

Hi I been An adult senior care for more then 3 years I can help with special needs Preparing meals bathing mobility am 5'7 strong . I love been a caregiver am sweet loving great listener like to talk a lot I smile a lot . I have experience with Dementia Akzimers and Parkinson Am looking forward to meeting you sincerely Andrea
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping. I have personal experience with special needs. I have driven a school bus for over 5 years.
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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Kristy B.


Warren, MI

$18-45/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

I have spent the last 10 years caring for the elderly and people with special needs, in every capacity possible in private group homes. I do day to day care, meals, medications, cleaning, companionship, transportation help, and anything else that may be needed. Expansive experience with dementia, catheters, IVs, Parkinsons, and...
Kristy can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Tyneisha B.


Detroit, MI

$18-26/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiving

Available for light housekeeping , meal prep , med reminders , errands , hygiene care etc. Experience with special needs and Seniors.
Tyneisha can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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J'nya S.


Detroit, MI

$20-50/hr6 yrs exp

Hello! My name is J'Nya S. I would describe myself as bright, caring, and patient. I love helping children grow and learn. I want to be able to make an impact on their lives - no matter how big or small. My adventures of care giving began when I was 16, with neighbors and family friends. I later began professionally taking care...
J'nya can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I feel I've always been good with children. I have a lot of patience if it comes to special needs. I have a nephew that just turned 2 and he is my pride and joy.
Molly can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Carley B.


Ferndale, MI

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, I'm Carley! I'm a Certified Holistic Health Coach and over the last 10 years I have had the pleasure of working alongside three incredible families to support and care for their little ones. Although, my professional career started in the corporate world, I soon realized that was not where I was meant to be. I fell into...
Carley can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
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Maha A.


Birmingham, MI

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter Looking to Make Children Smile :)

Hello! I have over 10 years experience with teaching. I've taught all ages, including children with and without special needs, adult ESL, and citizenship test prep. I love helping kids that are struggling academically, because I believe every child can grow! I am a very positive and energetic person! I'm looking to tutor...
Maha can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Emily G.


Southfield, MI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

A Kind-hearted Soul

My name is Emily. I am a college student at Wayne State University. I am studying to become a child life specialist. My knowledge centers on child development, psychology, kinesiology, neuroscience, and philosophy. I've worked with children for 12 years, including 4 years with children with special needs. I worked at Canton...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Cameron M.


Clawson, MI

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter/pet sitter Available (experienced With Special Needs)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Cameron and I am a 26-year-old middle school science teacher. I just recently moved to Michigan from NY with my long term boyfriend who is now a doctor in Troy. I am a teacher for a school in Detroit. We currently live in Clawson, Michigan and I am looking to spend my weekends and any time off by helping out local...
Cameron can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Madison Heights, MI

Latia M.

5.0

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

- DiAngelo W.

Cory D.

5.0

Excellent caregiver for my mother with Alzheimer's. He is patient, kind, and caring. I cannot say enough about how much of a help and a blessing he has been to our family!

- Lisa H.

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

Alyssa C.

5.0

Alyssa is the most caring, compassionate, health care professional my wife and I have ever worked with. She is always on time, does what she says she is going to do, and goes above and beyond our expectations. We feel so blessed to be working with her.

- Robert G.

Gabby M.

5.0

My girls love Gabby! She is reliable, flexible and sweet! So thankful we found her!

- Gina S.

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