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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Harper Woods, MI

The average posted rate is $13/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Harper Woods, MI

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Megan G.


Detroit, MI

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter/Caregiver

4.0

(1)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked in a special needs/developmentally delayed preschool where I spent three hours a day as a student aid helping about six three to 5-year-olds with special needs ranging from autism to other cognitive disabilities. I have babysat for a family with five kids from the ages of four months to 12 years old for about two...
Megan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

4.0
"she was very punctual, inviting personality,caring"

Aashima G.

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Deborah K.


Detroit, MI

$26-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun, Energetic, Responsible, Experienced With Great References!

A dedicated nanny who goes above and beyond for children. Have been a nanny in Grosse Pointe Park for the last 10 years : résumé upon request. Core Qualifications: Friendly personality and actively engages with children Excellent listening skills Experience working with children of all ages; including special...
Deborah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Moira H.


Detroit, MI

$18/hr • 8 yrs exp

Fun Sitter For All Ages

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a 23-year-old college student and I have 8 years of experience in which I cared for kids of all ages. I have worked with special needs children while also caring for the siblings and pets. I can help with anything you need such as travel, driving, meal prep, homework help, housekeeping, and so on. I am available quite...
Moira can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Marisa T.


Eastpointe, MI

$21-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love music, arts and crafts, outdoors, and adventures. I'm looking for summer employment and am open to date-nights/weekends when needed. Growing up with an older brother who has autism has given me a lot of experience with special needs. I have worked in daycares and also nannied over the past 8 years. I have experience...
Marisa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Charlie S.


Roseville, MI

$15-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Elder Care Occupational Therapist Student With A Passion For Seniors.

I am currently working towards my Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy uoping to work with the senior population when I am done with college:) I have a passion for the elder population and have based my career off hoping to one day help make seniors lives easier. I would love to help you with your loved one while I attend...
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Leah D.


Saint Clair Shores, MI

$20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Proactive BSN, RN With Lifelong Passion For Working With Children

I have had experience with children whom present with various emotional, mental, and physical challenges. As a nurse, I have an ongoing desire to help others as well as to expand my knowledge; I am willing to learn and train to meet needs and preferences.
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Britta S.


Detroit, MI

$15-30/hr

PhD With Extensive Experience And Calm Demeanor

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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Meghan D.


Eastpointe, MI

$16-21/hr • 2 yrs exp

With over 15 years of caregiving experience, I am passionate about supporting the growth and well-being of children and adults, including those with special needs. My patient, creative, and friendly nature allows me to connect effortlessly with people of all ages and abilities. Caregiving is my calling, whether nurturing young...
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Alisa P.


Detroit, MI

$18-35/hr • 20 yrs exp

LOOKING FOR A FOREVER HOME

I'm fully vaccinated will test if needed I have over25 years of experience. I've worked in day cares , private homes and schools with children of all ages. I've worked with children with behaviors, and special needs as well. I'm a compassionate mother and grandmother of 5 (and surrogate mother/grammie to many). For some strange...
Alisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Sherry R.


Detroit, MI

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Licensed Mobile Hair Stylist

Dad needs a haircut and a shave? Mom needs a cut and color? Is it hard to get them to a salon?? I have 30+ years of experience in the industry. Licensed cosmetologist and cosmetology educator. I am available for in-home haircuts, shaves, styling, color, basic manicures and nail care I serve to assist with...
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Grace B.


Warren, MI

$15-22/hr • 6 yrs exp

Fun, Experienced, Safe And Reliable.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Grace and I've been working with children professionally for years-as a nanny, a caregiver, and now as a behavioral technician supporting autistic children ages 2-13. I've nannied for two families (ages 4-10, including special needs care), and I also helped raise my five younger siblings. I'm CPR certified...
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Sherri S.


Roseville, MI

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse To Care For Your Child, Parent, Or Pet . Not Vaccinated !! Very Healthy Nonsmoker

My experience is with psychiatric disorders and substance abuse and I am able to monitor medication for your loved ones and make their medication cassettes for them as well as any injections needed if its insulin or a psychotropic injection or hormone injection. I also do education on diabetes and diet and weight loss, to...
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Bonnie K.


Eastpointe, MI

$15-20/hr

Hello Families!

Hello! My names Bonnie. I used to have a great profile on here but after finding many long term jobs here I have not been on here for several years so I have to start over with a fresh new profile. I have many references from previous employers including my most recent one that put their father in assisted living because they...
Bonnie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Britta S.


Detroit, MI

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Recent Child Development PhD & Former Preschool Teacher

Hello! I have just finished my doctorate in Developmental Psychology and Infant Mental Health at Wayne State and am looking to keep afloat now that the job market is in limbo. Before graduate school, I was an early childhood teacher (infants to pre-kindergarten) for five years, and a share-care nanny for two years with children...
Britta can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Ariel K.


Eastpointe, MI

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Extra Special Kids Need Extra Special Care.

I have been providing child care for children of all ages for over 15 years. Some kids, however, are extra special and need more attention. If you find that this is your awesome kid, please rest assured that my services cover unique situations, and I am always able to adapt to a complex environment for the benefit of a child. If...
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Amber O.


Saint Clair Shores, MI

$20-40/hr • 1 yrs exp

Caretaker/ABA

I recently worked for Arc of Macomb, a Non-Profit organization that serves individuals with disabilities. I have worked as an ABA Technician at Gateway Pediatric for children with Autism. I also am a mother of an 8-year-old who is diagnosed with ADHD. I have experience working with many different disabilities and disorders. I am...
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Mary A.


Warren, MI

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Life Is Easier With Someone You Trust

I'm a compassionate and reliable caregiver for more than 20 years. I'm an LPN nurse, Mental Health First Aider, CNA & CPR certified. I have experiences w/ different cases such as but not limited to with dementia, COPD, developmental disability, hip fracture, medical or non-medical assist, dressing change, tube feeding, baseline...
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Olivia K.


Detroit, MI

$12-17/hr • 6 yrs exp

Lively Sitter And All-Around Helper

I've been working with kids since I was a kid myself. Volunteering in childcare at my church every weekend for years allowed me to experience caring for infants as young as 3-4 weeks old up to 5-6-year-olds regularly. I also devoted a year to the church's special needs program working with verbal and non-verbal kids ages 1st-5th...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Alaina L.


Fraser, MI

$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I have worked in the Oakland County School Districts as a sub para-pro for three years. I have worked with a lot of different types of disabilities, including Autism, Asperger's, CI, Developmentally Delayed and Down Syndrome. Additionally, I have worked as a Behavior Aid Coach for the past year. I have 4 years of experience...
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Latina A.


Detroit, MI

$10-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Caring For People Is What I Do.

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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