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Nour A.


Dearborn Heights, MI

$20-27/hr3 yrs exp

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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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I don't have much experience in special care but I'm willing to learn. I'm always sweet and caring towards everyone, not just the special needs recipients. I know how to give insulin injections cause my grandmother had Diabetes.
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Nour A.


Dearborn Heights, MI

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter Working With Small Children And Those With Special Needs.

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Hi all! I am glad you stumbled upon my page. I have been babysitting for over 10 years (it was my first job) and I have loved to create connections with kiddos throughout the years. I consider your child(ren) little adults in the making that I treat with respect and care. I am very cleanly, a great cook (according to my...
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Andrea H.


Dearborn Heights, MI

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic, Fun, Ambitious Nanny

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Hi there! My name is Andrea, I go by Miss Annie. I have been a nanny for the last 5 years. Prior to that I was a teachers aid for special needs children. I have two daughters, ages 13 and 4. I enjoy being outdoors, crafts, music, and cooking. I'm able and willing to do housework, help with homework, run errands, help with pets,...
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Zahraa A.


Dearborn Heights, MI

$25-32/hr10 yrs exp

Let's Create Some Smiles And Memories!

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Hello, my name is Zahraa. I am currently a student studying to become a clinical psychologist. I have worked with kids for about 15 years. From my job as a pediatric dental assistant to an assistant Montessori school teacher. I absolutely love kids, and my end goal is to become a pediatric therapist. My classes are all online,...
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Sophia C.


Dearborn Heights, MI

$16-50/hr3 yrs exp

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Hi! I'm Sophia and I'm currently a student at Loyola University Chicago. I'm planning on going into pediatric physical therapy to help kids that have been through surgery or any physical therapy special needs. I'm 18 (turning 19 in August) and love kids! I also work as a rehab aide in a physical therapy clinic. I'm looking to...
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Nichole C.


Dearborn Heights, MI

$10-25/hr7 yrs exp

Cna

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I have been a cna for 7 years. I have experience with dementia lockdown units. I also have experience with special needs adults/kids. I am full of patience, kindness, love, and Jesus. I have a strong work ethic and I take pride in any job. I know that I would be a great asset to any job and I can do whatever is required of me....
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Jc B.


Lincoln Park, MI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Assistant And Caregiver

5.0

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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...
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...

Reviewed by Barron M.

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Samantha M.


Redford, MI

< $10/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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I have been working as a private in-home caregiver for a little over 15 yrs. I have specialized in wound care, dementia/Alzheimer care, feeding tubes and hospice. I am able to bathe clients or assist them. Meal prep, medication reminders, appointment transportation (I worked for an ambulance company for 8 yrs.) I have worked...
5.0
"Samantha takes great care of my mother. She knows what to do to comfort our mom and also watches when things turn difficult. We appreciate her one on one care and personal touch ~ she's like family"

Reviewed by Margie V.

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Julie M.


Garden City, MI

$26-50/hr5 yrs exp

A New Type Of Caregiver...

5.0

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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,...
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"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...

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Shaylynn C.


Westland, MI

$18/hr8 yrs exp

57 Year Old, With Experienced Child Care.

5.0

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

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Rachel K.


Detroit, MI

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Creative Nanny & Personal Assistant

5.0

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Hello! My name is Rachel and I'm a Creative Nanny, Personal Assistant and Freelance Artist with 13+ years professional experience. I have worked with children ages 0-12 years old, learning something new from each and every one of them. I also have experience with special needs children and have mastered the skill of patience,...
5.0
"Rachel has been a treasured and trusted caregiver for my family dating back years when she was a beloved nanny to our autistic son at a time when his behavior was very challenging and scared off a lot of other...

Reviewed by Erin E.

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Kim S.


Romulus, MI

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Full Or Part-Time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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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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Michaela C.


Westland, MI

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Fun, Loving Sitter!

3.8

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I have 9 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 5-16. 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...
5.0
"Michaela came through for us last minute and was punctual and flexible and great with our little boy. Would definitely rehire"

Reviewed by Brianna H.

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Benjamin R.


Lincoln Park, MI

$12-18/hr6 yrs exp

The Most Patient Easy-going Sitter You'll Ever Meet :)

5.0

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I have 6+ years of experience. Had to be fully vetted to care for fosters for my last weekend job! I was a Saturday/Sunday sitter for a family for 7 months up until a few months ago when my job required that availability, I was a 24/7 sitter for my sister's two baby girls from the time they were born until about 6 years old. I...
5.0
"Showed up on time, played well with kids - would definitely hire again!"

Reviewed by Alex Y.

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Sydney H.


Westland, MI

$15-22/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter And Nanny Specializing In Cognitive Impairment

3.0

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Hello, My name is Sydney and I am 26 years old. I graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a degree in Psychology. I currently work for a family who has quadruplets who are 9 , a family with a 2-year-old daughter with down syndrome and a 6-month-old and a family with a 9-month-old and her 2-month-old cousin . In addition...
3.0
"Sydney worked for our family from Nov 2016 to March 2017. She was wonderful with our girls, but quite unreliable with scheduling and notifying us of schedule problems. This often left us scrambling to find...

Reviewed by Sean P.

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Meranda K.


Romulus, MI

$23-25/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

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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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Syretta H.


Inkster, MI

$20-45/hr10 yrs exp

Senior And Child Care

5.0

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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...
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"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....

Reviewed by Gail K.

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Monique W.


Detroit, MI

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

13 Year RN

5.0

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I have been a nurse for 13 years, I've worked in all settings. There are so many things I love about nursing but most of all I cherish things like knowing the families I serve are at ease with the care I provide them. My patients and their families inspired me to be who I am today. I've worked with Geriatrics, pediatrics,...
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"Monique is a phenomenon woman/worker someone you can depend on with any and everything. Monique is what you call a prudent nurse that has an outstanding work ethic. I never seen someone with her integrity that...

Reviewed by Care member

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Chelsea P.


Taylor, MI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Passionate Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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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...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Dearborn Heights, MI

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.

Samantha M.

5.0

Samantha takes great care of my mother. She knows what to do to comfort our mom and also watches when things turn difficult. We appreciate her one on one care and personal touch ~ she's like family

- Margie V.

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

Shaylynn C.

5.0

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

- Care member

Rachel K.

5.0

Best assistant I’ve ever had! She’s organized, reliable, trustworthy, a pleasure to work with and she’s very good with animals and children.

- Care member

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