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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Dearborn Heights, MI

The average rate is $15/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Dearborn Heights, MI

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Miyoka R.


Dearborn Heights, MI

$11-50/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For The Perfect Fit

5.0

(1)

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Update: Right now I am pregnant once again and I'm having some complications so right now I am only considering flexible or occasional childcare. Please still read my bio below to learn more about me :). Thanks! Hello and thanks for viewing my page. I am a stay at home mother of 4 (6, 4, 3. 5, 2. 5) with over 13 years of...

Recent reviews:

5.0
She was very pleasant and comforting to where I felt safe to have her watch my little one. Usually he cries and cries, but she knew just what to do to calm him down. I'll definitely use her services again....

Reviewed by Care member

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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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Gemekia B.


Dearborn Heights, MI

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Single Mom

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I am a single mom. I went to school to become a certified nursing assistance. I have been in the nursing field for 15 years. I have disabilities that runs in my family, so that's where my passion came from in nursing. If you would give me the honors to care for your loved ones, I'd care for them just like their family.
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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...

Recent review:

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...

Recent review:

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

(1)

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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,...

Recent review:

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...

Reviewed by Care member

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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.

Recent review:

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

Reviewed by Care member

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Rachel K.


Detroit, MI

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Creative Nanny & Personal Assistant

5.0

(1)

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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,...

Recent reviews:

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.

Reviewed by Care member

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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

(4)

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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...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Michaela has watched my crew twice with another time scheduled. She has taken care of all 5 of my children at once ranging in age from 2-11 years old. She is punctual, sent photos while I was out, and is sure...

Reviewed by Elizabeth O.

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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

(3)

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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...

Recent reviews:

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

(1)

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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...

Recent review:

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

(1)

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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...

Recent review:

5.0
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,...

Recent reviews:

5.0
She cared for my mother and father, anyone that she has sent was absolutely amazing, reliable professional service. My parents are very well taken care of. Thanks for what you do Monique, know you'll always be...

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...

Recent review:

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...

Reviewed by Care member

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Tenisha W.


Westland, MI

$16-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hello. My name is Tenisha. I have been a healthcare worker for over 10 years. I have experience working with tbi and sci patients as well as autistic individuals. I am very patient and I love helping and encouraging my patients to obtain as much independence as possible.

Recent review:

5.0
Tenisha was a great addition to our care team. She is dependable, punctual, compassionate and capable. She also brought joy into our home every time she came. We miss having her help care for our daughter.

Reviewed by Jane E.

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Selena M.


Dearborn, MI

$46/hr10 yrs exp

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

5.0

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My name is Selena. I have been a certified nursing assistant for 16 years. 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...

Recent review:

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...

Reviewed by Deb V.

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Kenya S.


Detroit, MI

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

5.0

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I have 4 adult children and 4 grandchildren 2 of my children have special needs I love caring for children It truly brings me joy. I'm not done mothering yet.

Recent reviews:

5.0
Words won't even begin to describe how blessed I am to have Kenya come into our life and into our home. She's been beyond a blessing that I could of ever prayed for and feel as though, I owe her so much more....

Reviewed by Larae T.

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Lauren S.


Southgate, MI

$13-18/hr5 yrs exp

Need An Extra Hand?

5.0

(1)

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Hello, and thanks for looking at my profile! When you look at the checked boxes, my experience doesn't add up to much, but look beyond that and you'll see there's more than meets the eye! I've made family my priority. Ive always worked. I talk to at least 2 family members every day. I even went to college when my kids were...
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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

5.0

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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...

Recent review:

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...

Reviewed by Nicole R.

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Lauren D.


Wyandotte, MI

$22/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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Hello, 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 happily...

Recent reviews:

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...

Reviewed by Care member

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Sarah G.


Taylor, MI

$26/hr2 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

5.0

(1)

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I am reliable caring and loving person I am gentle and love helping people especially those who have special needs. I want to provide with comfort and security of having trustworthy.

Recent review:

5.0
Sarah is kind, compassionate and intelligent. We were sad to know she was moving and could not help on a regular basis anymore. We wish her all the luck and we're sure her next family will appreciate her as...

Reviewed by Randa K.

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Ciera W.


Westland, MI

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver With All Sorts Of Experience!

3.7

(3)

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Hi, I'm Ciera and I am a caregiver. I have been working in this fine industry for 10 years thus far. I have worked in the field as a caregiver, as well as in the office assisting with administration . Since I have been in the healthcare field I would say to say it has changed my life tremendously. No matter their...

Recent review:

5.0
Interviewed Ciera. She sounds like a fantastic candidate, a good communicator, experience in a variety of areas, a joy to talk to. Unfortunately couldn't hire her at this time because I need someone close to...

Reviewed by Scott S.

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Drew D.


Livonia, MI

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

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I have worked as a hospice respite and vigil service worker. I have worked with those with TBI, dementia, and special needs for 5 years. I have managed at a facility for those with mental health, TBI, and dementia care.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Dearborn Heights, MI

Miyoka R.

5.0

She was very pleasant and comforting to where I felt safe to have her watch my little one. Usually he cries and cries, but she knew just what to do to calm him down. I'll definitely use her services again. She's kinda awesome.

- 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.

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

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