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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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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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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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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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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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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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Artist Looking To Help Make A Difference

Detroit, MI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
My background varies from working abroad as a live in care giver, to working for a large non-profit doing disability employment services. My education has helped form my unique approach to the work I do and love. I started my career as a nursing assistant in a hospice setting, then went to a private art college for healing arts...
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Detroit, MI

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$16/hr
I am a compassionate and patient caregiver with experience supporting children with diverse developmental and behavioral needs. My approach is built on empathy, consistency, and creating a safe environment where every child feels understood and valued. I focus on meeting each child exactly where they are--helping them build...
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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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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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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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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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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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Detroit, MI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I definitely understand the care that is needed for a loved one who Has special needs because I too also have a tracheotomy So I definitely know how to navigate Through the challenges of health care I'm willing to help in any way I can. To make life more comfortable for you and your love one.
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Detroit, MI

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$16/hr
I have been caring for a disabled child with a spinal cord injury for the past 15 yrs as well as brain injury which requires 24 hr care . I have done wound care , iv medications seizure monitoring mobility as well as exercise for therapy .
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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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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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Detroit, MI

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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello, I'm a loving caring person who loves to help where help is needed, I have been a caregiver for over 10 years and love my job. I'm responsible, trustworthy and very reliable.. flexible hours I have great experience and good patience.
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

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

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

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