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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Trenton, MI

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Trenton, MI

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Sarah W.


Taylor, MI

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

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Hello! My name is Sarah and I currently work as a Behavior Technician. My goal as a technician is to help my clients achieve their goals in a positive and safe environment. I'm currently working towards earning my bachelors in ABA studies. People would describe me as energetic and compassionate. I'd love to meet new faces and...
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Courtney E.


Wyandotte, MI

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Female caregiver specialist in both special needs and senior care. Over 10 years experience

Taniya G.


Taylor, MI

$16/hr2 yrs exp

Funny And Patient Sitter.

5.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I am Taniya G. Im 23 years old, and enjoy working with children from all backgrounds. My past experience starts from being "the family babysitter" starting off watching my younger cousins and nephew. Then, my first ever job was being a bus attendant for a school company. Picked up a lot of experience juggling more than 10+...
Taniya can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She's a very sweet young lady, attentive and punctual!"

Jennie J.

Samantha S.


Taylor, MI

$11-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Samantha. I come from a huge family and have been babysitting for as long as I can remember. I am a mom of two little girls (ages 1 & 3). I worked as a teachers aide for 10 years so I have a lot of experience with special needs children as well. Looking forward to meeting more new little ones I can have a...
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Amanda L.


Southgate, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny (Monday-Friday)

Hi there! My name is Amanda. I have been working with kids for 10+ years. I enjoy watching kids learn and grow and helping them to recognize their gifts and abilities and how to utilize them and helping them become who they were created to be. I also have worked with special needs children as well. I have been a nanny for a...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Imelda P.


Lincoln Park, MI

$11-15/hr

Mother With A Big Heart And You Can Trust.

My name is Aimee, and I have my own experience as a mother of two daughters (17 and 19 years old). My passion and favorites are dancing, singing, cooking, baking and cleaning. I love teaching the kids to sing and dance and with my interactive DVDs, the kids will love it. Playing outside with the kids is a lot of fun and even a...
Being a teacher, I've worked with many children with ASD, ADD, and ADHD throughout the years. I also just six graduate credits short of a Learning Disablities endorsement.
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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, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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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Salida B.


Dearborn Heights, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Or Full-Time Caregiver Available

I am a certified nursing assistant of 14 years. I began working at a long term care facility. Where I gained experience with dementia and hospice patients. I am well trained with hoyer lifts, sit-to-stands, and gait belts. Some of my daily tasks were assisting with feeding, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene and transferring...
Salida can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia, personal care & more
5.0
"She's a very hard worker, extremely professional and genuinely caring of others, always willing to go an extra mile to get the job done. Salida will make you feel like family and let you know that you're valued. Truly a competent & determined worker, guaranteed to...

Jonathan R.

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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:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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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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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:

First Aid

CPR

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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Savanna M.


Detroit, MI

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hello! I have a background in coaching gymnastics, applied behavior analysis, and nannying. Working with kids is a passion of mine, along with health and cultivating growth. I am trained in CPR and first aid, and have a bachelor's degree in psychology. I have had experience working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum for for...
5.0
"So grateful to Savanna for her time and expertise in helping me with my son. He is five and has autism. We were panicked trying to sort out reliable childcare in the COVID era (OMG!!!) but she literally saved the day every day."

Kay M.

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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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Selena M.


Dearborn, MI

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Care-giving Nursing Assistant. Certified Nursing Assistant. Home Care Assistant. Reliable Assistant

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Selena. I have been a certified nursing assistant for 18years. started at Henry ford retirement center. I cross trained with many intense cases for few years. Started working on my own by hiring agencies where I was able to match up with clients who need home health aid in the private of their own home Within five...
5.0
"Selena is very caring, honest, and dependable. She took care of my closest friend during her final illness. She is able to do breathing treatments and handle medications and feeding tubes. I would hire her if a member of my family or myself needed care. She is...

Deb V.

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Heaven A.


Detroit, MI

$20/hr6 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Sara S.


Monroe, MI

$16-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have been a nanny since I was about 14/15, I am 26 now. I have watched kiddos- newborns to 15 years old. I love nannying & pet care, I also do housekeeping. I have had experience in homecare and I am currently completing my bachelors degree. I have 3 siblings, ages 3, 9 and 14. I have over a lot of references. I...
Sara can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sara is an excellent sitter for our family. Our sons adore her and light up when Ms. Sara is coming over. She communicates frequent but not too frequently, a perfect balance to have peace of mind that the kids are well cared for while we are away. "

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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel & 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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Trenton, MI

Taniya G.

5.0

She follows through and is trustworthy. My kid said she was very nice, too!

- Rose W.

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

Salida B.

5.0

She's a very hard worker, extremely professional and genuinely caring of others, always willing to go an extra mile to get the job done. Salida will make you feel like family and let you know that you're valued. Truly a competent & determined worker, guaranteed to properly execute the task at hand.

- Jonathan R.

Sofia B.

5.0

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

- Blythe B.

Nicole H.

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 having fun and playing games. I'm...

- Geoff K.

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