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Olivia G.


College Park, MD

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

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Hello my name is Olivia. I am currently looking for a new family to work with! I have experience with all ages and specialize in those with special needs. A little bit about me is I grew up as a younger sibling to a sister with a rare genetic disorder who is non-verbal, developmentally delayed and has epilepsy. I am looking for...
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5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a younger brother who has down syndrome. We are 2. 5 years apart, and growing up (4 out of 5 kids) him & I were the closest. I did any and everything for him! From walks, to feeding, playing, showering, taking care of everything you can think of. He has cancer for 4 years at 5 years old, and our entire lives changed. He...
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Darren R.


Washington, DC

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Full-time Or Part-time Caregiver

I have spent the last two years working with children and adults with special needs. I have experience working with people diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down syndrome, OCD, and nonverbal children. I have a passion for this population and I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis.
I worked in a school with students who's ages range from 3-15 with special needs. I worked as an aide for students with autism, Down syndrome, turrets syndrome, ADD, and ADHD. I am currently working as a behavior technician with ABA training.
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Emily D.


Washington, DC

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

I am currently a teacher at Beauvoir elementary school. I recently moved from Savannah, where I was the head of museum education at a historical house. Because of this, I know how to stimulate a child's mind through activity and education. I not only have an extensive resume on childcare, but I also have in-depth experience on...
I have been working with people with special needs for eight years. I have worked as a paraprofessional in Massachusetts for three years, in both a one-on-one setting and a community setting. In addition, I have extensive experience working with people with Down Syndrome. I am passionate about advocacy for this community, and...
I bring a wealth of expertise in caring for individuals with autism, Down syndrome, microcephaly, and ADHD. While currently pursuing my nursing degree in Brazil, I am dedicated to providing compassionate and attentive care to children and adolescents with diverse needs. With my understanding of developmental challenges and...
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Gayle W.


Laurel, MD

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter, Speech Pathologist, Outdoor Girl All In One

Babysitter, Speech Pathologist, Outdoor Girl All In One I am a licensed Speech Pathologist looking for a summer caregiver position. I am available Mon-Fri. I have experience working with children from birth to teenager and a wide range of unique learners including but not limited to autism, intellectual disabilities, cerebral...
Throughout my life, my family has been very involved with the special needs community. First and foremost at home, with my cousin K. who has Down Syndrome. Growing up with and around K. allowed me to become more knowledgeable of special needs individuals. Additionally, throughout my time at school, I have participated in a LINKS...
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Juliana P.


Silver Spring, MD

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

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It all started when my younger sister was diagnosed with Down Syndrome, I, along with the family, embraced the cause, and started researching, and studying about it to give the best to our little one. Dealing with special children for a lot is difficult, but they are simpler than us, sometimes they have their physical...
I am a licensed Special Education teacher. I received my Bachelors degree from Ohio University and I am licensed to teach all subjects K-12. I recently also completed my Masters degree as a Behavior Intervention Specialist. I have worked with many children with a variety of disabilities. For two summers I full time nannied for a...
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Anne M.


Glenn Dale, MD

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love caring for and teaching children, especially those with special needs. I have worked with many children over the years as a teacher, assistant teacher, nanny, babysitter, and grief counselor. I studied the Montessori method and worked as an assistant in Montessori classrooms. I was also a substitute teacher and worked...
Anne can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
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Anne M.


Glenn Dale, MD

$30-50/hr3 yrs exp

I love caring for and teaching children, especially those with special needs. I have worked with many children over the years as a teacher, assistant teacher, nanny, babysitter, and grief counselor. I studied the Montessori method and worked as an assistant in Montessori classrooms. I was also a substitute teacher and worked...
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Rohanna O.


Lanham, MD

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

My name is Rohanna. I am currently a senior speech pathology major, psychology minor at Hampton University. With this major I have had to work with children and adults who have special needs. I also have an older brother who has down syndrome so he was one of the main reasons why I have such a love and passion for those who are...
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Juliana B.


Laurel, MD

$17-23/hr10 yrs exp

Ready To Love And Care For Your Little Ones

I've been caring for children other than mine for the past 16 years. I was once an AuPair, then a live out nanny, had my own In Home Childcare business and now I'm back to babysitting . I have 5 children ( age 10 and under) and 3 of them have special needs ( Down Syndrome, ADHD, and anxiety disorder). Im 36 years old and...
Juliana can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping
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Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I started babysitting at age 14 and realized how much I love child care. I have worked with infants / toddlers and older. I currently work, and have worked at an international boarding school for special needs children and young adults for the past 2 years after graduating college with a degree in psychology. I work with...
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Olivia is a gem. She is happy, helpful, ready to dive in, my child loves her…I’m a single parent and was overwhelmed before she came. She made me feel at ease and cared for, helped me clean and organize, made me food, helped me do research on child/household needs,...

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Margery D.


Gaithersburg, MD

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a passion for working with people with special needs. Growing up, I was very involved and close with my brother who has Down Syndrome. Before I started teaching, I was a Job Coach for adults with disabilities helping my clients thrive at their jobs.
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"She is delightful and very caring. She understands the needs of our family and is happy to help us as we need her."

Charles A.

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Meriam D.


Glen Burnie, MD

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Nurturing And Responsible Nanny

Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood

I am a very enthusiastic, responsible, musical and creative former teacher! I am currently not available for childcare, only tutoring, piano lessons or pet sitting. As I do have a 18-month-old child, they would need to be able to accompany me to any job. I taught for seven years as a full time high school Spanish teacher. I am...
Meriam can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Mrs. Meriam is EXCELLENT! She took care of our daughter and taught our daughter arts, craft, math and science. Mrs. Meriam was very responsible with our daughter at all times. I highly recommend Mrs Meriam and also hired her again in the future. Sincerely, The...

Alma A.

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Margery D.


Gaithersburg, MD

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have had experience being a nanny for children aged 3 months to 12 years. I have babysat families with multiples and as well as children with special needs. I tutored children for many years and I used to be a swim instructor for children under 10. I have two sets of young twins in my family and I have many cousins that I have...
Margery can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

4.0
"Did not interview with her, no information to submit."

Lisa F.

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Shellie F.


Fort Washington, MD

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Caring!! Dependable!! Professional! Experience-25 years Facilities where I have worked- hospitals , maternity wards-daycare , military bases-mental wards for children-private homes Certificates, cna, CPR, first aid Specialize in , sleep training , infant Care, special needs, Down syndrome, autism Offering , infant care only...
Shellie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Recent Down syndrome care reviews in College Park, MD

Olivia K.

5.0

Olivia is a gem. She is happy, helpful, ready to dive in, my child loves her…I’m a single parent and was overwhelmed before she came. She made me feel at ease and cared for, helped me clean and organize, made me food, helped me do research on child/household needs, and other random tasks, all on top...

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Margery D.

5.0

She is delightful and very caring. She understands the needs of our family and is happy to help us as we need her.

- Charles A.

Meriam D.

5.0

You won't regret it. Meriam is AMAZING!!

- Rayon W.

Margery D.

4.0

Did not interview with her, no information to submit.

- Lisa F.

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