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Alana M.

Allen Park, MI

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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
I am a current master's student at GVSU, recent graduate from the University of Michigan, and love working with kids! As the oldest of 4 and an aspiring pediatric SLP, I been babysitting for over 7 years for a number of families and have taken many courses in education and child development. I have worked as a substitute...
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Michelle T.

Grosse Ile, MI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Being a teacher, I've worked with many children with ASD, ADD, and ADHD throughout the years. I also just six graduate credits short of a Learning Disablities endorsement.
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Courtney E.

Wyandotte, MI

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Female caregiver specialist in both special needs and senior care. Over 10 years experience
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Amanda L.

Full Time Nanny (Monday-Friday)

Southgate, MI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Amanda. I have been working with kids for 10+ years. I enjoy watching kids learn and grow and helping them to recognize their gifts and abilities and how to utilize them and helping them become who they were created to be. I also have worked with special needs children as well. I have been a nanny for a...
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Hanan J.

Dearborn, MI

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
I've been working for couple years, I'm a mother I have daughter, I've had more than 7+ years with experience with kids from the age 2 months-26 years old I also cared for handicapped kids and special care kids and special needs and I love kids I'm really interested in child development, On the bright side I love pets, crafts,...

Care Member says "Hanan followed directions and promptly. She took care of all required needs. She also has an amazing personality and character,easy to communicate with...

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Salida B.

Part-Time Or Full-Time Caregiver Available

Dearborn Heights, MI

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
hospice services
light cleaning
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I am a certified nursing assistant of 14 years. I began working at a long term care facility. Where I gained experience with dementia and hospice patients. I am well trained with hoyer lifts, sit-to-stands, and gait belts. Some of my daily tasks were assisting with feeding, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene and transferring...

Jonathan R. says "She's a very hard worker, extremely professional and genuinely caring of others, always willing to go an extra mile to get the job done. Salida will...

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Nicole H.

Available To Nanny Or Babysit!

Canton, MI

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
I really have fun working and playing with kids! I have worked in several different childcare experiences. I have worked with kids in an after-school program, day care, church nursery, and summer camps. I have also worked with special needs kids at Therapeutic Riding and Soccer. I worked one on one with kids with disabilities at...

Geoff K. says "My 3 and 1.5 year old loved "Miss Cole" as they called her! She watched them when our nanny needed the week off and she was wonderful, the immediately...

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Michaela C.

Fun, Loving Sitter!

Westland, MI

3.8(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
I have 12 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 9-19. 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...

Elizabeth O. says "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....

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Savanna M.

Detroit, MI

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience
Hello! I have a background in coaching gymnastics, applied behavior analysis, and nannying. Working with kids is a passion of mine, along with health and cultivating growth. I am trained in CPR and first aid, and have a bachelor's degree in psychology. I have had experience working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum for for...

Kay M. says "So grateful to Savanna for her time and expertise in helping me with my son. He is five and has autism. We were panicked trying to sort out reliable...

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Katrina B.

Westland, MI

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have 10 years of experience working as a care giver and have enjoyed every second. I look forward to working for you and your love ones .
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Selena M.

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

Dearborn, MI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Selena. I have been a certified nursing assistant for 18years. 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...

Deb V. says "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...

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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)
from
$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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Sara S.

Monroe, MI

4.5(1)
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$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I have been a nanny since I was about 14/15, I am 26 now. I have watched kiddos- newborns to 15 years old. I love nannying & pet care, I also do housekeeping. I have had experience in homecare and I am currently completing my bachelors degree. I have 3 siblings, ages 3, 9 and 14. I have over a lot of references. I...

Care Member says "Sara is an excellent sitter for our family. Our sons adore her and light up when Ms. Sara is coming over. She communicates frequent but not too...

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Lauren D.

My Name Is Lauren! I Love Kids I'm Ready To Shape Young Minds Whole Also Having Fun!

Melvindale, MI

4.6(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hi, I'm lauren! 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...

Care Member says "Lauren has been with our family for a year operating as a house manger and our 2 year old son’s daytime caregiver. Lauren is exceptionally hardworking,...

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Melissa A.

Livonia, MI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I have nannied for multiple families long term and have experience with newborns, multiples, twins, and special needs! I have 10 years of experience as a nanny and 7 years experience as a professional career nanny since obtaining a college degree. I am reliable, on time, and find myself to be pretty fun. I love spending...

Andrea S. says "Melissa is an excellent nanny. She took care of our two girls ages 6 and 9 for the summer of 2021. We would have kept her in a heartbeat if the kids...

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Julie M.

A New Type Of Caregiver...

Detroit, MI

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
errands
hospice services
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
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,...

Care Member says "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...

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Debra W.

Dearborn, MI

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Although I do not have a specialize training for Special Care I am an extremely smart and caring person. I can and am willing to learn and do most in order to make the lives better for those that need me.
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Breanna W.

Detroit, MI

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Breanna, and I am a dedicated 26-year-old caregiver with a recent move back to the Detroit area from Tampa, Florida. I bring over seven years of experience working with individuals across all ages, from newborns to teens, as well as children with special needs and elderly adults. I am known for my reliability,...

Christina L. says "Bre has watched our toddler twice. She is patient with him and has the energy to keep up with all of the things he wants to do. She is artistic,...

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Syretta H.

Senior And Child Care

Westland, MI

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...

Gail K. says "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...

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Nicole M.

My Summary

Detroit, MI

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
4 years experience
I'd describe my personality as understanding, playful, and caring I like working with kids because because It's something I've wanted to do since a young. I started working with kids when I was about 16. I also have experience with special needs. an I just love helping them grow. In my spare time, I like to I read and do...

Shinikue M. says "She goes above and Beyond to make sure your needs are satisfied she answered all of my questions in a timely manner overall her service was excellent...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.62/hr as of August 2025

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Trenton, MI

Special Needs Caregivers in Trenton, MI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Hanan J.

Hanan followed directions and promptly. She took care of all required needs. She also has an amazing personality and character,easy to...

- Care member

Salida B.

She's a very hard worker, extremely professional and genuinely caring of others, always willing to go an extra mile to get the job done....

- Jonathan R.

Nicole H.

My 3 and 1.5 year old loved "Miss Cole" as they called her! She watched them when our nanny needed the week off and she was wonderful, the...

- Geoff K.

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