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Find special needs caregivers in Royal Oak, MI that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Royal Oak, MI

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Royal Oak, MI

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Sabreeya S.


Royal Oak, MI

$11-16/hr1 yrs exp

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7 years of caregiving for my special needs sister (cerebral palsy, Down syndrome). I have helped with my grandmother before passing for a couple years.
Sabreeya can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Hello! I am a responsible, reliable, fun and creative person looking for the right family to work with. I have over 10 years of experience working with families with special needs. I work full time as a Behavior Analyst. I looking for part-time evening and weekend work. I have my own transportation and am happy to plan fun...

Michelle B.


Royal Oak, MI

$20-30/hr9 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver - Experience With Special Needs Children

Hello Families! My name is Michelle. I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with extensive experience caring for young children with a variety of unique needs. I am looking for families to work with primarily on weekends. Additionally, I am available for some over night sitting. I have spent the last 9 years working with...
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Heaven A.


Detroit, MI

$20/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have a great deal of experience babysitting and tutoring. I have worked with children with special needs such as autism, and have tutored in ESL, basic reading, writing, math, and science. Some of the activities I love to do with kids are telling stories, arts and crafts, and dance parties! I have also been extremely...
Heaven can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Heavenlee cared for my two boys for a few years, and we could not have been happier. She was always on time, high energy, and happy to work with our family. She made sure the boys were entertained, active, and most importantly, safe. I highly recommend Heavenlee to...

Monique S.

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

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Gabby is very attentive and loving to our daughter. We absolutely love her."

Lisa R.

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Alissa A.


Troy, MI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

I have worked with special needs children from the ages 3-18 years old. My experiences include: I watched a 17-year-old boy who has the mind of a 2-year-old. I did everything for him. I have also worked with a boy with Down Syndrome, I have also volunteered in a special education school since 2011 where I worked with special...
5.0
"The fact that there was a reply was great!"

Mike C.

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Sofia B.


Detroit, MI

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Energetic, Fun, And Reliable Caregiver!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello families! am an active, creative, reliable, patient, and fun caretaker for your children! I am now in my second year as a kindergarten teacher in Belleville MI. I have had 8 years of combined education and experience with children aged 3 months to children with special needs aged 20+. I am also CPR and first aid...
Sofia can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Sofia has always impressed me with her zeal for life. She is honest, very responsible, eager to be helpful. It's a blessing to know her."

Paulette T.

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Jay G.


Southfield, MI

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher/Teacher Consultant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have skills in working with special needs children/young adults with my 18 years experience as a teacher, case manager, program/behavioral consultant, etc. Over my career span, I have provided services for just about all types of disabled children and young adults.
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Dawn S.


Sterling Heights, MI

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have not only had care of my special needs daughter , 24 hour care I have taken care of many of my clients parents until death ( hospice ) letter of recommendation upon request !
Dawn can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Dawn is a very kind-hearted beautiful person who gave her all for my mom. She has a real compassion for her work. Dawn is thorough in cleaning and organization, she is well spoken and was a great companion, helping mom with meds, dressing, appts. and gave good...

Marcie E.

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Latia M.


Ferndale, MI

$10-50/hr9 yrs exp

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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Brittney L.


Southfield, MI

$13-18/hr1 yrs exp

Behavior Technician

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 1 yr and half experience working with autistic children ages 3, 4, And 8 yr old. I did ABA therapy with them.
5.0
"I hired Brittany to care for my adult son diagnosed with autism. She was both compassionate, trained, and professional. Her experience with ABA therapy was a huge plus."

Andrea 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: Companionship, respite care, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, personal 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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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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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: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, 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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Heather C.


Berkley, MI

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an experienced Hospice and Home Care Registered Nurse. I have an extensive work background with individuals affected by Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke and Dementia. Prior experience as Program Nurse for Oakland Schools' severely and multiply impaired population (SMI/SXI) and Camp Nurse. The camp is a summer residential...
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Dawn S.


Sterling Heights, MI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Residential/Commercial Cleaner

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

My love for what I do started with my own disabled daughter of 18 yrs. then of course my son , care for my elder parents . Finished school nursing , well rounded personality/ love all people & enjoy giving & helping more than anything Also, have had own Cleaning business since 2001! Have had most my clients 20 plus years .
5.0
"Dawn is fantastic! From the moment she got here she made me feel extremely comfortable and was very helpful. She is a gentle and caring person and I highly recommend her."

Ryan H.

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Carmen M.


Hazel Park, MI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Doula Offering Childcare, Meal Prep, Errands

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Seeking only part-time ~10 hours weekly, one-time or short term positions. Sorry, no school drop off or pickup on a regular basis. Activities transportation is available, on a case-by- case basis. 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 &...
Carmen can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Great experience with Carmen. she was punctual, knowledgeable, engaged, and asked really good questions. My daughter, who loves nothing more than interacting with new people, had a really good time."

Sandra P.

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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.

4.3

(6)

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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Tabitha accepted another position before we had a chance to interview. However, her communication was very professional and polite. I'm sure she is a great asset to her new position."

Stephanie T.

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Shianne L.


Detroit, MI

$26-31/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

CPR/BLS certified Nanny experience Senior care experience Assistant exp. Housekeeping Special needs experience Fully vaccinated.
Shianne can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Royal Oak, MI

Heaven A.

5.0

Heavenlee cared for my two boys for a few years, and we could not have been happier. She was always on time, high energy, and happy to work with our family. She made sure the boys were entertained, active, and most importantly, safe. I highly recommend Heavenlee to anyone looking for a fun and...

- Monique S.

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.

Gabby M.

5.0

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

- Gina S.

Alissa A.

5.0

The fact that there was a reply was great!

- Mike C.

Sofia B.

5.0

What an amazing young woman! Fun-loving, joyful and with a servant's heart!

- Blythe B.

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