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60 special needs adult care are listed in Derwood, MD
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 2 years
Special needs adult care in Derwood, MD
Paige C.
Kensington, MD
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a people person! I love making someone smile but, also being able to help them through anything. I am very outgoing and responsible. After high school, I became a member of Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad and am currently training to become an EMT. In college, I am working towards my Bachelors in Child Life. Looking forward...
Susan A.
Potomac, MD
$32/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced.special Needs Mom. Looking To See What I Can Learn From Your Child, As Well As What I
4.8
(10)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Work with various levels of autism, verbal & nonverbal, behavioral, children with feeding tubes, children with emotional, mental and or physical disorders to minimal LD.
Each is a child and unique and first a individual, whom wants to learn, love play and be accepted like everyone else.
5.0
"Susan is very caring and helpful. She did great with my son."
Alin C.
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Jemima came to America in January 2010 and started working as a GNA in August of the same year. I worked in Texas, North Carolina, and finally Maryland all because my husband is a the Navy so we moving.
5.0
"Jemima provides a 5 star service. Goes above and beyond required basics. Provided insight into practical care situations in which most clients most likely not experienced ... Meals timing, bathing, grooming, clothing changes, moving of client, interaction with...
Peter O.
Lia V.
Gaithersburg, MD
$25-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello I am Elida. During the school year I work for MCPS at the high school level. During the summer I work for Montgomery County Recreation Department as a companion and as an inclusion facilitator at Imagination Stage. I am finishing up my bachelors degree in Elementary Special Education. I am also an ABA therapist and my...
5.0
"Lia is lovely and takes great care with our daughter. She is reliable, dedicated, and very much appreciated."
Linda O.
5.0
(4)
Hello everyone,
My name is Maka and I'm originally from Georgia. I am a mother of 4 wonderful children. I live in Chevy Chase, MD with my children and my husband. I enjoy spending time with my family and love to cook a lot.
In Georgia I used to be a full time Russian Language teacher and a part time massage therapist. I...
Maka can also help with: Personal care
5.0
"Maka took care of my mom for 2 years. She was always punctual and reliable person. She was giving baths to my mom, dressing her and cooking good meals for her. She was following very well the instructions in giving to my mom all the medicines. She was a good...
Alicia W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Friendly caregiver with various certifications. I have experience in working with babies, infants children with special needs and seniors
5.0
"Gifty is a "Gift" sent from above. I have a 19 year old special needs son and she knew exactly how to work with him. She was very patient when he had one of his "moments" and most of all she she was gracious when I told her I was running late home. Thank you Gifty...
Amber V.
Elizabeth V.
Kensington, MD
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Sitter For Elderly And Children (incl. Special Needs)
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've had all 3 covid vaccination shots & have my records card signed & dated. I have worked with dev-disabled adults and children for over 20 years now. I've worked in DDA-certified group homes as well as provided respite care for family caregivers in private homes. I believe that developmentally-disabled people are very similar...
5.0
(10)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I LIVE IN GERMANTOWN, MD I have been a caregiver/companion for 18 years, and have been trained in CPR care and First Aide I have been vaccinated for Covid 19 and had three boosters and the latest other vaccines... I am very compassionate and understanding, empathetic, dependable I love to laugh. I have worked in private homes...
Pamela can also help with: Companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Pam is exactly what prior reviews had said: caring, usually early or on time, dependable. She seems to really enjoy her work and people in general. She is very likeable "
Anne T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello everyone my name is Glorimar and I'm currently looking for opportunity to work for you . Not only can I help you with the buying of groceries or dropping off/picking up other household items, I can also offer you and your family a host of other services.
From cooking your meals to making phone calls, paying bills, hiring...
Glorimar can also help with: Errands, respite care, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more
Nadya A.
Olney, MD
$15-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a loving caring person. My clients are just like my grand parents or a family member to me. with my 12 years experience your beloved ones will be taking care of with compassion.
5.0
"Nadya is very professional, warm and engaging. Our daughter, who has special needs, really enjoys being with Nadya."
Cindy G.
Monique J.
Bethesda, MD
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is MonIque am a 52 yr. old female I have 6 children. 5 adult 1 minor. I have been caring for others for 40+ years. I provide high quality care serving seniors and adults with disabilities. I am CPR certified. I am compassionate, patient, trustworthy, reliable, a great listener as well as a great communicator. I...
Monique can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"We hired Monique to support transporting our mother to a medical appointment. Monique is an exceptionally skilled, capable, and caring worker whose passion for and expertise in working with seniors is evident. Our mother felt that Monique worked with her in a...
Nikki S.
Julia K.
Potomac, MD
$24-32/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a current student at St. Mary's College of Maryland majoring in psychology with an educational studies and special education double minor. I'm looking for get more hands on experience working with individuals with special needs. I am passionate about bringing out and seeing the best in the individuals I work with. Looking...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My first career was IT but now I work primarily with families. I enjoy exercise, cooking, tutoring, coaching, writing, and helping others. I have an MS in Management of Technologies. Vaccinated w/ first aid certs. Available for morning and eve work. Openings 6/1/2023.
Experienced with children and adults (incl. autism, SIB,...
5.0
"Jim is a dedicated and loyal person. He goes above and beyond to help those in need. He likes to lighten up the room with jokes and gets along with everyone. Definitely an asset."
Jennifer G.
5.0
(1)
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.
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a recent graduate of a local occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program and am currently studying for the national board exam. During my 2+ years in the program, I completed fieldwork in various settings including; schools, psychosocial, assisted living, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. With that being said, I...
5.0
"Victor is absolutely outstanding! He cared for our two dogs when we were away to attend a wedding. We normally take them to a pet hotel, but our older, aging dog recuperating from pneumonia needed to stay home. This is the first time we hired a pet sitter. Victor...
Lisa E.
Cheryl H.
Rockville, MD
< $10/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been doing caregiving for 16 years , mainly live ins. I love helping people and I am very loving, trusting , patient and Dependable. I do light housekeeping , cook and do meds. Store runs and DAILY LIVING SKILLS I HAVE taken care of seniors with all sorts of different disabilities.
5.0
"Cheryl was simply the best live-in caregiver my mother had during her almost 3 years of live-in care-giving. Cheryl made the last 4 months of my 99-year-old mother's life much more pleasant and comfortable. She took kind, loving and skillful care of my mother -...
Nan D.
I'm very patient with my clients. I'm a quick learner for someone with special needs. I'm comfortable with doing just about anything when it comes to care. I have experience with quadriplegic patients. , foyer lifts, incontinence, non ambulatory, wheelchair bound, hospice, bed bound. can do bed baths, sponge baths, fee, dress,...
Kimberly can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Abebech A.
Silver Spring, MD
$15-18/hr • 6 yrs exp
I am good with people. I have worked with seniors for over 6 years and I have come to realize that all people have special needs and I am willing to work with them.
Abebech can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning
Tricia C.
Gaithersburg, MD
$20-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
I am a compassionate and caring individual who finds joy in helping others. Whether it's offering a listening ear or going on an adventure, I am always present in the moment and ready for anything. I have a deep respect for the elderly and enjoy spending time hearing their stories, learning from their wisdom and providing...
Tricia can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning, home modification
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
I have 40+ years of experience. I can help with personal cares, meal preparation, medication management, assist as needed with transportation to appointments etc. and care management.
Understand the complicated medical system and challenges in navigating it. Wealth of experiences as a nurse in the community at home and in the...
Margaret can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Derwood, MD
Susan A.
5.0
Susan is very caring and helpful. She did great with my son.
- Alin C.
Jemima N.
5.0
Jemima provides a 5 star service. Goes above and beyond required basics. Provided insight into practical care situations in which most clients most likely not experienced ... Meals timing, bathing, grooming, clothing changes, moving of client, interaction with other care givers etc. Best of all...
- Peter O.
Lia V.
5.0
Lia is lovely and takes great care with our daughter. She is reliable, dedicated, and very much appreciated.
- Linda O.
Maka K.
5.0
Punctual, caring, wonderful person. Highly recommended!
- George B.
Gifty Q.
5.0
Gifty is a "Gift" sent from above. I have a 19 year old special needs son and she knew exactly how to work with him. She was very patient when he had one of his "moments" and most of all she she was gracious when I told her I was running late home. Thank you Gifty for being so good to J. I will...
- Amber V.