Find Top Special Needs Adult Care Near Me in Linthicum Heights, MD

Hi!! I'm Abbey & I am 22 years old. I'm working towards my RBT certification currently (complete by december). Id say most of my experience comes from some family members whom are special needs. In addition to that, while I attended at Glen Burnie I also aided for the special education program everyday. More recent experience is...

Colleen S.

Linthicum Heights, MD

$18-22/hr • 5 yrs exp

Experience, Compassionate Caregiver Ready To Help

I have 3+ years of full-time paid experience (and 5+ years part-time) as a direct support staff for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. My tasks included feeding, toileting, bathing, transportation, med admin, safety supervision (CPR/First Aid), community engagement and companionship. I've worked with all...

Colleen can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more

Skills:

CPR

Chanel L.

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Certified Nurses Assistant

4.0

(4)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Chanel I'm a Certified Nurses Assistant with 14 years of experience working with the elderly and disabled population. I would describe my personality as being very caring, understanding, compassionate and fun loving. My experience includes working with those with Alzheimer's and Dementia, Parkinson's, Diabetes...

Chanel can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, errands & more

Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

5.0

"Chanel was great and was able to accommodate a last minute request to stay the night."

Care member

Agnes D.

Severn, MD

$33/hr • 6 yrs exp

Home Health Aide Full Time Or Part Time

5.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have a pleasing personality. Interact well with all kinds of people regardless of gender , race and age. Very compassionate especially with the older ones and people with disability. I speak and write English well . I had work with an elderly who used to be a high ranking general in a high end retirement home. My experience...

Agnes can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, personal care

5.0

"Wonderful nanny. Responsible. Took excellent care of my daughter from age 2 to 3 1/2. "

Sandra B.

Veronica S.

Severn, MD

$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Parting Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have more than 16 years of care-giving experience with helping the elderly and disabled. I love what I do and have the compassion to help loving families with their loved ones. Am very reliable, dependable and honest. I can be an assistant with toileting, bathing/showering, meal preparation, medication reminder, errands,...

Veronica can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, visiting nurse, dementia, personal care

Skills:

CNA

5.0

"Actually, we want Veronica back. During COVID, I worked at home and then, my husband was re-hospitalized and is not coming home from rehab. She is the best. Our family misses her sorely! We love you Veronica and would put in a good word. She took good care of...

Elaine P.

Mutiat J.

Elkridge, MD

$14-19/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Practice CPR and First Aid in case of emergencies. Monitor child for behavioral changes and report variations to parents. Determine child's cause for distress and comfort them when they cry. Bathe, dress and groom child. Prepare nutritious meals and snacks for the child. Help eating meals and guide concerning habits of eating.

5.0

"Nikki was very reliable and comfortable with our two baby boys - we were grateful for her help! She was very easy and quick to communicate with as well. We would confidently recommend her and we hope to hire her again someday!"

Kate D.

Takita T.

Dundalk, MD

$28-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Personal Experience In Autism And General Education. Intermediate Level ASL

5.0

(10)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I've worked for Kennedy Krieger Institute where I had to cater to a wide variety of diagnosis. Before that, I worked for Baltimore City public school system for two years educating both Autistic and general education students. In the special education setting, I was responsible for up to 9 students at a time. In the general...

5.0

"Takita was very flexible when I had professional travel that was constantly in flux. I'm happy to answer questions about my experience."

Jen J.

Mary K.

Severn, MD

$23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Assistant

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience as a caregiver. I have worked with people that had Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, diabetes, developmentally challenged adults and. muscular dystrophy. I have certifications for CPR, and first aid. I enjoy taking care of others and look forward to speaking with you on how I can beat take care of your...

Audra K.

$15-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Wide Experience, Specialize In Respite Care

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with individuals with special needs for over 15 years. I have worked in day camp and sleep away camp settings. For the past 15 years I have shifted to doing more work with in home respite care. I have extensive experience with many diagnoses. Most recently I have worked with individuals with autism spectrum...

Alice Y.

$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am very passionate in what I do. I work as a para educator at a elementary school, which I work with kids with disabilities. I also am a caregiver, I have worked with clients who have dementia, Down syndrome, diabetic and etc. I also have gave clients there medication, meal prep , bathed and dressed, ran errands, took out on...

Alice can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, dementia, hospice services, companionship, errands & more

Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0

"Alice is responsible, reliable & hard working. She caught on immediately & had great rapport with my family. I highly recommend without any reservations."

Azra A.

Jessica C.

$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Childcare Services

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a special education teacher, I lead and guide technicians who support the education of students with disabilities, aged 5 to 18. I am certified as a registered behavior technician, hold CPR/First Aid certification, and have a master's degree in psychology. I aim to apply my skills in psychology to the mental health field...

5.0

"Hired her to attend a family event to help with our 7 year old son. She did great job. Took time to come out prior to even to meet with my son & I."

Lionela C.

Rachell W.

Catonsville, MD

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Certified Preschool Teacher~ Experience With Special Needs And Autism.

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a former Baltimore County Public School System 1-on-1 aide in the Pre-k classrooms with special needs children. I find joy in figuring out how to connect with them to help them reach milestones. As a former teacher myself, I enjoy teaching children and watching them learn. I believe everything can be a learning experience...

Lisa O.

$10-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Lisa For Your Special Care Needs

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

January 2024 Hello, I recently worked as an elementary school reading tutor and a middle school special education teacher assistant. I have provided care and assistance with special needs children, infants, and adults for over 10 years. I've worked in hospital & home-care settings. From 2009 to 2010, I was a live-in nanny in...

5.0

"Lisa is such a professional. Communication is timely and clear. She arrived to the interview within the agreed upon time and was warm and easy to talk to. She's a keeper!"

Jennifer P.

Shakiah W.

Millersville, MD

$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

My Silent Princess

5.0

(2)

In my years of assisting with children I have been a part of many programs that include children with special needs. However, my most memorable experience would be with my silent princess who is a 7-year-old with Rett syndrome (a form of Autism). Working with her truly became my passion. It was a true journey working with her...

Alice Y.

$14-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

4.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked in childcare in a daycare setting for about the last 16 yrs. I attended howard community college to receive all my childcare certifications, I am also CPR/first aid certified and have my medication administration certificate. I absolutely love working with childcare. I work for howard county public schools as a...

4.0

"Alice was a big help when we had a gap in services for our disabled child. She was kind, thoughtful and very professional in how she worked with our child."

Margaret M.

Alyce B.

$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Senior Care Services

4.0

(1)

I have provided care to family members and other informally. I worked with elderly adults with developmental disabilities.

4.0

"Alyce is a caring and compassionate person who is really loving and conscientious with animals. I believe also, as I have known her for 7 years, that she would be a wonderful helpmate to a senior person needing some light attention and assistance. Alyce's...

caroline C.

Awnya B.

Elkridge, MD

$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Passionate Caregiver And Healthcare Advocate

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi. I'm a seasoned caregiver with over 20 years of experience in all levels of care. I have been a live-in caregiver for 6 years total and adapt well to other environments. I'm also a former recreational therapy specialist who ran my own activities department in a nursing home for 5 years. I've done personal care, ROM (range of...

Awnya can also help with: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia & more

Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0

"Awna has been working with my wife (severe brain trauma) daily for several months now. She does a very good job of engaging with her on a personal level, and is attentive to her needs on all levels. "

Sarah M.

Elizabeth P.

$18-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have more then 10 years working as a Caregiver for people with developmental disabilities, I am very respectful, patience, responsible and compassionate. I have received courses of Dementia and Alzheimer, I have CPR certificate and First AID, and CMT certificate.

Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, respite care, dementia, errands, personal care

5.0

"Elizabeth has worked with us for over a year, and I can't begin to communicate how wonderful she is! She helped us care our young child for nine months and now she continues to clean for us. She is dependable, caring, and one of the most beautiful people that I...

Kate A.

Liat S.

Halethorpe, MD

$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

5.0

(7)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

For the past 6 years I have worked in a summer camp for children with physical and mental disabilities such as autism and Down syndrome. These children are in preschool and kindergarten! I have a lot of experience with children with special needs.

5.0

"I was very nervous to hire a babysitter for our 8 month old for the first time, but Liat's experience put us at ease. She was very communicative, and jumped right in playing with our son as soon as she arrived. She texted us updates while we were gone, which I...

Brett C.

Cara C.

$14-24/hr