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Amy B.


Riverview, MI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

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I am proud to be a special needs Nanny. I really love to help with unique individuals with special needs.
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Anna F.


Riverview, MI

$28-32/hr10 yrs exp

I have over 25 years experience as a Home Health Aide, working for an agency, as well as private pay clients. I have experience working with elderly patients with dementia/Alzheimer's & Parkinson's, with Traumatic Brain & Spinal Cord Injury and mentally challenged patients also. My duties were, but not limited to: companionship,...
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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!

5.0

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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, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, 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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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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Anthony S.


Trenton, MI

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Mentor And A Friend!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Anthony S and I have 2 years experience as a Behavior Technician at Merakey in Dearborn. I've worked with ages 3-18 years old with kids on the autism spectrum. I've worked to correct behaviors, improve academic performance and social awareness. Fun is at the core of my work philosophy. Success favors the fun...
5.0
"Anthony is a great fit for my 28 year old Special needs young adult son. He is very enthusiastic and has great ideas he brings along from his ABA training. He is currently helping with getting my son back out into the community and providing supervision to help him...

Lee Anne H.

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Chelsea P.


Taylor, MI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Passionate Caregiver

A passionate & reliable private duty caregiver with 10+ years experience in providing compassionate and attentive care to elderly and disabled individuals. Very knowledgeable in handling a variety of emergency situations. Proven ability to build trusting relationships with clients and their families, and expertise in providing...
5.0
"I have two children under the age of seven. My youngest son is nonverbal autistic so finding someone who is experienced as well as someone I could trust is extremely challenging. Finding Chelsea was the best thing that could’ve happened to my husband and I. It...

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

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Hanan followed directions and promptly. She took care of all required needs. She also has an amazing personality and character,easy to communicate with understanding. The kids love her and constantly asking for her."

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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: Personal care, meal prep, respite care, specialized care, errands, 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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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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Gail S.


Wyandotte, MI

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Buddy

I have 20+ years of experience working with special needs, 17 years directly with autism. I'm a special needs mom of an autism angel. He gained his wings in 2017. I'm now able to move forward and want to help families with the care of their special needs loved ones so they can have much needed breaks. Taking them to the park,...
Gail can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Sarah R.


Lincoln Park, MI

$13-18/hr1 yrs exp

Babysitter With Special Needs Experience

My name is Sarah and I presently work in the mental health field, with an extensive background in working with children diagnosed with Autism, and other mental health conditions (anxiety disorders, selective autism, etc.). I have a Master's degree in Clinical Behavioral Psychology, and am presently looking to make extra money by...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Norkyna S.


Taylor, MI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I first started out working with special needs children for 9 years. Then I move to working with adult and the elderly and have been doing that for a long time I have 15 plus years in doing this time of job . I really enjoy it.
Norkyna can also help with: Errands, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CNA

I currently work in an Educational Center as a Registered Behavioral Technician proving aba services and much more.
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Marissa R.


Trenton, MI

$23/hr9 yrs exp

Nanny\Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a graduate with a degree in Early Childhood Education and have nearly nine years of experience working with children from newborns to 10 years old. My expertise includes providing care for children with specialized needs, as well as managing daily routines for multiple children. In my last role, I cared for an 8-month-old...
Marissa can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Madison G.


Trenton, MI

$16-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Since I was 9 I always said I wanted to grow up and help kids it's always been my passion. I'm currently an assistant teacher for toddlers at a daycare. I'm sure you working on getting my CDA(child development associates) to become a lead teacher. I previously was a behavioral therapist focusing on 2-5-year-olds. I've been...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
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Candace P.


Dearborn, MI

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hello! I'm a licensed social worker and trauma educator. Due to the COVID pandemic, I'm taking on more freelance work to ease my schedule. I have experience working with adults diagnosed with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and/or Severe Mental Illness, children diagnosed with ASD, and advocacy in schools and court...
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Stephanie H.


Trenton, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I am a certified caregiver for children with special needs, but I have experience with children of all ages and needs. My younger sister has Angelman Syndrome and Epilepsy, so I do have experience with those things specifically.
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Benjamin R.


Lincoln Park, MI

$14-19/hr

Experienced Cerebral Palsy Sitter

I'm an experienced sitter with 5 years of daily babysitting experience, I have Cerebral Palsy myself so I'm very familiar with the condition and care it may require, I have no issues helping with cooking, cleaning, bathing and dressing kids if required or changing diapers and feeding.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have several years of personal and professional experience in adult and elderly care including dementia, Autism, Hospice, Physical Disabilities and post-operation care.
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Alana M.


Allen Park, MI

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

I am a senior at the University of Michigan and love working with kids! As the oldest of 4 and an aspiring pediatric SLP, I been babysitting for over 7 years for a number of families and have taken many courses in education and child development. I have worked as a substitute teacher, behavior technician, and tutor and have...
Alana can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Riverview, MI

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...

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Anthony S.

5.0

Anthony is awesome. Dependable, caring, good communicator, willing to learn and flexible. My adult brother who is handicapped needed some care services and Anthony was terrific. I would hire him again in a heartbeat. Two thumbs up. If he says he will be there, he will be there helping and...

- Jeannine K.

Chelsea P.

5.0

I have two children under the age of seven. My youngest son is nonverbal autistic so finding someone who is experienced as well as someone I could trust is extremely challenging. Finding Chelsea was the best thing that could’ve happened to my husband and I. It takes a special person to connect with...

- Care member

Hanan J.

5.0

Hanan followed directions and promptly. She took care of all required needs. She also has an amazing personality and character,easy to communicate with understanding. The kids love her and constantly asking for her.

- Care member

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.

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