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Levita C.

Part Time Or Full Time Female Health Care Worker Caring For People With Special Needs

Detroit, MI

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...

Nicole R. says "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...

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special needs.

Detroit, MI

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I'm a certified Nursing Assistant, Also direct care worker. I've been certified for 10 years.
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Looking For A Part-Time Position As A Caregiver For People With Special Needs

Detroit, MI

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$22/hr
14 years experience
I have interests in gardening, cooking, conversations and pets. I have attended some college with a major in Psychology. I have over 14 years of experience working for MORC as a Community Living Support Specialist for youth and seniors with various Developmental/Cognitive Disabilities. I also have several years of experience...
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Part Time Special Needs Provider

Detroit, MI

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$10/hr
Ive grown up with a mother who has a great love and passion for people with special needs. I like to think shes past that along to me. Ive learned so much from her career as a special education teacher and also an author directed towards special needs children. I have a passion for people and I would love the opportunity to be...
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Occupational Therapy Student With Pediatric Interest And Experience

Detroit, MI

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$11/hr
I am in my last semester of occupational therapy school, and will complete my masters this December! I have always had in interest in working with kids with and without disabilities, and have spent the majority of my clinical experience in pediatric settings. I mostly have experience working with children with ASD and sensory...
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Experienced And Compassionate Caregiver.

Detroit, MI

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I have experience as a care giver. I'm very compassionate and patient. I can communicate and adjust to the needs of every patient.
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Detroit, MI

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$29/hr
4 years experience
I I have four years experience in group home settings for adults and I have three years experience of group homes for youths. I am very calm, impatient and compassionate.
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Loving Babysitter

Detroit, MI

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$10/hr
6 years experience
I have 6 years experience with special needs children. I love every minute of it. I look at the children as if they are my own.
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Caring For People Is What I Do.

Detroit, MI

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Hi, My name is Latina but I go by Tina. Before I became a caregiver I also have a child with autism, so providing care to someone with special needs is like a second nature to me. My very first client was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and my care for her included running, errands meal preps, passing meds, housekeeping and also...
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PhD With Extensive Experience And Calm Demeanor

Detroit, MI

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$15/hr
In the past, I worked as a one-to-one aide and the art teacher at a nonpublic school for children with ASD and other developmental disorders. While working as a preschool teacher, I developed a screener to assess whether children in a mainstream ECE program might benefit from supportive intervention. My master's degree is in...
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Detroit, MI

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I've been working in a long-term nursing home for over 10 years. I am very passionate about helping the special needs community.
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Part-Time Caregiver Available

Detroit, MI

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$20/hr
7 years experience
I am a Certified Nursing Assistant but I currently work as a ASD Paraprofessional in an Elementary Public School. I have skills in teaching, instructional support, etc. I've worked as a Behavioral Specialist, Mentor for teens, Home Health Aide, Teachers Assistant, Youth Coach and Human Services Worker. I have much experience...
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Care Giver

Detroit, MI

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$14/hr
With any child I watch, I show extreme patience, encouragement, and empathy. I love to see children grow and learn. I like to motivate children in different ways and set daily goals for us to achieve
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Experienced Caregiver Of Children With ASD And PCA Of Disabled Adults

Detroit, MI

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Available Early morning and afternoon/evenings starting March I have worked with children for 10 years with 4 summers as a camp counselor for children ages 5 months to 18 years old. I have worked in the clinical direct care setting for people with ASD for six years in therapeutic settings, ABA, including parent training. I am a...
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Detroit, MI

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I am an educator of special needs children. I have over 10 years experience teaching Cognitive Impaired students in the Detroit Public Schools. Throughout my career I have always taught in the diverse community in southwest Detroit. I am a mother of 1 son who attends Cass Tech in Detroit. I pride myself on making sure...
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Detroit, MI

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$11/hr
2 years experience
As an ABA therapist at a hospital in the metro Detroit area, I work every day with clients with an Autism Diagnosis. The age range of the clients that I have encountered range from 2 to 21 years old. Every day with my clients we work with teaching skills like teeth brushing, hand washing, and toilet training. With my older...
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Part-time Caregiver Available

Detroit, MI

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$25/hr
10 years experience
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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Detroit, MI

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$20/hr
7 years experience
I have experience with all types of people. I can't wait to experience you and your uniqueness. You and I can accomplish anything we write down on our agenda,
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Direct Support Specialist/Program Assistant

Detroit, MI

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$17/hr
10 years experience
My name is Takeisha, or "Key" if you choose to get to know me. Thanks for clicking on my profile. You just made the next and possibly final step in acquiring the care that your loved one needs and deserves. I am available Saturdays, Sundays, and part-time in the evenings Monday through Friday. I've dedicated more than half...
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About Me!

Detroit, MI

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$19/hr
1 year experience
I am a state licensed CNA that works full-time with dementia patients in a nursing home in Dearborn Heights. I also have my BLS. I love my job and decided this would be the route for me shortly after I got out of foster care because I knew that the world needed more caregivers that actually enjoyed their jobs. On the daily I...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $18.00/hr as of August 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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