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152 special needs caregivers are listed in Baltimore, MD
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Baltimore, MD
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...
4.2
(5)
Patient-Focused, Compassionate, CPR-Certified and Ambitious Highly Motivated Certified Nursing Assistant with 12 years of work experience in healthcare field.
Tina A.
Baltimore, MD
$15-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have my CPR/first aide and AED certifications.
Along for caring for your child(ren), I can assist in household duties. Such as cooking and cleaning.
I have experience with children and seniors.
Keshawn D.
Baltimore, MD
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I love all children. I started out working in a daycare facility which contained all ages. I worked with one child that was autistic because I had more patience than most. I started off volunteering and was eventually given the job due to my love and passion for the children. Unfortunately I had to leave my job due to relocating...
5.0
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I grew up the oldest of four children and was the go-to nanny. In addition, I have several years of experience working in an elementary school. I have 5+ years of experience working with children and would describe it as my passion. I am willing to cook meals as well as do light housework but my first priority is always caring...
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sophie was a dream to work with. She was our full time nanny for about a year and truly became part of the family. She is extremely dependable and most importantly, she was amazing with our son. Seeing his smile every morning when she arrived made me so happy! I...
Tayler T.
4.8
(7)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi. I'm Ms. Helen and I'm a mother and an experienced nanny. I offer over 16 years of experience caring for children from birth ( including premature infants) to adolescence. I have experience with special needs children (those with epilepsy, autism, pace makers, and cerebral palsy). My caretaker philosophy is to provide...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"We interviewed Helen for the care of two infants. She was warm, experienced, and composed. We knew she still babysat regularly for families she used to care for and also drove children to and from activities so we trusted her driving record and that she had a good...
Hannah K.
Clara C.
Baltimore, MD
$25-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a B. A. in Economics from Dickinson College, and have been working with children since I was 14 years old, including serving as a nanny for four families. (References available upon request) I have experience with infants and toddlers, and have cared for children with special needs, including feeding tubes. I have had...
Clara can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Clara was absolutely wonderful in every way. I cannot recommend her highly enough. She was so kind and loving and the ideal caretaker. We are so grateful to Clara! "
Care member
Rebecca P.
Baltimore, MD
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Childcare Provider Would Love To Keep Your Children Safe
5.0
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced nanny, having cared for children of all ages. I began my career as a nanny in Tucson and have been so blessed to have worked for some amazing families! Before becoming a nanny, I worked as a Special Education Aide, helping special needs children. I assisted with speech therapy, physical therapy, reading, and...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Becca watched my two little ones (5 month old and two year old) and she was great with them! She is so easy going and calm they both just loved her. She even made a suggestion for sleep that helped get my 5 month old taking better naps. She was always very flexible...
Amy K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with children in different settings from summer camp to in home for over 15 years. Most of my work has been with children and adults with special needs and their siblings. I really enjoy babysitting/childcare. With my current schedule I am able to provide care 1-4X/month. I would like to find one or two families to...
5.0
"Audra is beyond fantastic! She came to watch my son for the first time last Sunday and my he is already asking when she can come back! He is physically disabled and uses a wheelchair full time and also has some behavioral difficulties, and she took to him like...
Emily H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
For all of my life, I've had an affinity and passion for working with kids! I was a camp counselor for about 4 years and also spent time being a one-on-one behavioral technician at Kennedy Krieger Institute for children with special needs. In 2022, I graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor's in Psychology, and...
Sophie can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Sophie for a few weeks while she was on winter break. She took care of our 10 month old daughter full time and was part time with our 3 year old son. Sophie is one of the sweetest, most patient babysitters we have ever had. My kids absolutely loved her. My...
Ayala K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Madie, I grew up outdoors as a girl scout. I am a funky, patient, hard working, artsy girl! I'm currently studying at MICA in baltimore. Given my classes- I am not free all day everyday, but I do have specific hours listed where I would be fully available, punctual, and reliable.
I have been working at a nature...
Madelaine can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Madie is great! She took care of our 3-year old and 11-month old in our hotel room while we were here on vacation. She gave us lots of kid-friendly suggestions of things to do in the area, and while she was babysitting she texted me updates which I appreciated....
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone!
I'm available for weekend and overnight care Wednesday- Saturday. I have worked with kids from diverse backgrounds and walks of life for more than 10 years, including military families, families with children who are at danger, and families with special needs children. I have references that attest to my...
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Christina is a very hands on and creative teacher. Her own experiences from motherhood only add on to her excellent teaching abilities."
Shekara S.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 47 families in your neighborhood
Hi, & Welcome to my profile! My name is Irene and I'm 37 years old. I have worked with children for about almost 19 years now. I have experience working with children of all ages. I also have several references. I truly enjoy working with kids and getting to know families. I'm also understanding of any specific rules or...
Irene can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Irene was extremely easy to work with! Would definitely recommend."
Ryan T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Dorian. I recently graduated from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, with my Masters in Social Work. I am a licensed LGSW, and currently working full-time at a hospital in Baltimore. I have been a part-time caregiver for one boy and one girl for seven years. I was with them from the ages of 7 and 3 until...
Dorian can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Dorian worked for us over the summer to pick our son up from camp and watch him/do activities with him until we returned home. My son loved his time with her and she was extremely reliable and easy to communicate with. Would definitely hire her again."
Omar B.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Desmyn. I graduated from UNC Wilmington with bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Spanish. I am currently earning my MSW from the University of Maryland Baltimore. I'm looking for a part-time, summer position to begin in late April or early May! I have provided for multiple families over the past years, with...
Desmyn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Desmyn took care of my two kids this summer and provided a warm, fun filled, and caring environment. She was so easy to work with and the kids love her. She was always reliable, responsible, and had excellent communication skills. Would highly recommend her to...
Megan M.
Anastasia A.
Baltimore, MD
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I have about 20 years of childcare experience from infancy to adolescence. I have also been in healthcare for the last 15 years as a Respiratory Care practitioner, so I have BLS/ACLS (CPR & advanced life support) certification. I am a mother myself to a 18-year-old home schooler.
My experience includes various ages...
Anastasia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Stacy is the absolute best! She has been full time with our family for almost four years now and sadly we will be moving out of state. She will be impossible to replace and has cared for our two kids (now 18months and 4 years old) as if they were her own. She has...
Care member
4.6
(10)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
I began my Nanny career right after high school 23 years ago. My experience working with multiple families has been extremely rewarding, I could not imagine being in any other line of work. I have cared for children of all ages from newborns-teenagers, multiples, special needs and those with dietary restrictions. The experience...
Andrea can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I am a first time mom and started looking for a little extra help a little earlier on than I expected. As you can imagine, I was a little nervous and apprehensive about who would watch my little girl. We met Andrea and not only did she "fit" what I was looking for,...
Siobhan W.
Therese H.
Baltimore, MD
$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I recently graduated from Columbia with my master's in social work. In 2017 I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a BA in Human Development and Family Studies. I have been babysitting and nannying for over 10 years, and have experience with children ages 1 month to 15 years. I also have experience with...
5.0
"Therese was excellent. She was able to show up on very short notice and helped us care for our young toddler. She's very attentive and listens to the instructions for the child. We felt very comfortable with Therese taking care of our toddler to the park and...
Benjamin P.
I am 22 years old. I recently graduated from Lipscomb University. I plan on attending law school next year. I am the oldest of my siblings; my sister has ADHD and my brother has Autism. My siblings are my best friends and through their needs they have taught me so much. I love the special needs community. I have babysat for many...
I am a very caring person. Patience is very important when working with people with special needs. I have experience working with children with attention deficit disorder also attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Experience taking care of people with Alzheimer's and dementia which requires a lot of patience. Special needs...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Baltimore, MD
Sophia M.
5.0
Sophie was a dream to work with. She was our full time nanny for about a year and truly became part of the family. She is extremely dependable and most importantly, she was amazing with our son. Seeing his smile every morning when she arrived made me so happy! I can't say enough about Sophie - any...
- Tayler T.
Helen H.
5.0
In our phone interview, Helen was very sweet and knowledgeable, and her experience caring for people with disabilities made her stand out as able to adapt to someone's needs. We ended up having a change in circumstances and did not hire a nanny at all, but Helen was easily into the next round.
- Kate F.
Clara C.
5.0
Clara was absolutely wonderful in every way. I cannot recommend her highly enough. She was so kind and loving and the ideal caretaker. We are so grateful to Clara!
- Care member
Rebecca P.
5.0
Rebecca was wonderful! I was in need of someone to spend a few hours with my 5 year old while I was visiting AZ. She came to our hotel at a last moment request. She was kind, playful, and all around great.
- Julie D.
Audra K.
5.0
Audra is beyond fantastic! She came to watch my son for the first time last Sunday and my he is already asking when she can come back! He is physically disabled and uses a wheelchair full time and also has some behavioral difficulties, and she took to him like she'd known him and his needs for...
- Emily H.
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Ratings for Baltimore, MD special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Baltimore, MD are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 87 reviews of the 152 listed special needs caregivers.