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Special needs caregivers in Abingdon, MD

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Kimberly M.


Abingdon, MD

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

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Hello, my name is Kimberly. I truly have a heart for helping those who are in need. I find making a difference in someone's life to be very fulfilling! I take my work very seriously and I do my best to improve my clients quality of life, I am very patient, compassionate and easy to get along with. I'm really a people person as...
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Sarah D.


Abingdon, MD

$33-45/hr9 yrs exp

I am a friendly, patient young woman with nine years experience of being a one on one caregiver for a young woman with low functioning autism, including three years of guiding her through cancer treatments and other chronic health conditions. I have experience working within the guidelines of the DDA self directed services...
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Hala Y.


Abingdon, MD

$20-40/hr1 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Hala. I am a RBT. ( registered behavior Tech). I work with autistic children during the week using ABA. I have both professional and personal experience with autism and adhd. I am available mornings and evenings during the week, and all day on the weekends.
I have worked as a teacher for 11 years. I've worked at a summer camp with campers on the Autism spectrum. I've also helped a family through three school years and summers with their daughter with Down Syndrome. I'm versatile in working with kids and young adults with special needs. I teach Cooking currently and understand and...
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Samantha H.


Abingdon, MD

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full Or Part Time Special & Non-special Needs Caregiver

I have experience providing care for and tutoring children 4-13 years old.
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

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Jessica M.


Abingdon, MD

$15-19/hr2 yrs exp

Love Kids And Elderly/seniors

I have a doctorate in physical therapy and a 1. 5-year-old. I currently work in a hospital and am comfortable caring for all ages and special needs. Have personal and educational experience with children and happy to do overnights in senior living facilities as well!
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

I'm a nurturing and enthusiastic childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can learn, play, and grow to their full potential. I have a year of experience caring for children of various ages. My patient...
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Amber T.


Abingdon, MD

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Occasional Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm an experienced babysitter available for date nights (or if you just need a night away from the kids) and summer childcare! I work in an elementary school with special needs children, so I'm skilled in providing compassionate, patient care for all kids. Feel free to reach out to discuss how I can assist your family!
Amber can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

I am a paraprofessional with Harford County Public Schools. With over 10 years of experience with special needs kiddos and being CPR certified, I feel I am more than qualified to help care for your child. I currently work full time and am looking for something after work during the week late afternoon-evening hours. I have been...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Phoenicia S.


Perry Hall, MD

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny

5.0

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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since I was a teenager and was a nanny through college. I lived abroad working as a teacher and international aid worker for several years. Since then, I've continued working with children in both education and human services fields, taking occasional childcare gigs on the side whenever possible. I have...
Phoenicia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Phoenicia was great with our 3 year old and we look forward to having her again. "

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Tammy R.


Belcamp, MD

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

20 plus years as a caregiver. I am very compassionate and sincere when it come to special needs.
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Jennifer A.


Belcamp, MD

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a friendly, patient and compassionate person and I enjoy working with the elderly. I have worked with people with diverse ailments such as Autism, stroke, dementia, Alzheimer's, Diabetes and people with special needs. It will be a pleasure to work with you. Kindly reach out to me. Thanks!
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, errands, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Jennifer has been a Godsend to our family! She takes the best care of my Mother who has severe Dementia! My Mother loves her and she has been more than a care giver for our family. She goes above and beyond her duties and I never knew how much she is needed by my...

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Krystalynne P.


Perry Hall, MD

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Krystalynne. I am a single mom of 2 girls, ages 4 and 1. Recently relocated back to Maryland (my home town) from San Diego, CA. Was most recently babysitting for multiple families in San Diego in the military community we were living in. I babysat for over 5 families regularly, and also was a nanny for 5...
5.0
"Met Krystalynne at the library and hired her after the first interview. She is reliable and responsible, complying with requests for improvement. The kids have grown to love her and my 2-year-old asks for her. I highly recommend her services!"

Virginia B.

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Shawn H.


Aberdeen, MD

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver/babysitter

I have 26+ years of experience raising my 3 children as a SAHM, family manager and homemaker. I home-schooled my kids for 10+ years, before they attended conventional schools. They all graduated with honors. Two of my children have high-functioning autism and other neuro-atypicalities. I'm well-versed in all things...
5.0
"Shawn is extremely thorough, thoughtful and conscientious. She is responsible, knowledgeable about working with children with special needs, practical and dependable. Shawn is also trustworthy and reliable. I have no hesitations in recommending Shawn for...

Lori W.

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Briella D.


Bel Air, MD

$30-45/hr9 yrs exp

26-Year-Old Female Looking For A Part-Time Or Full-Time Position

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! I am 30 years old and I have over 9 years of prior nanny experience. My last job was with an Acton Academy learning community as a guide in Harford County. I also recently had a baby girl and am loving the Mommy life! Ideally, I would like to find a position that allows me to bring her along with me. Even before I...
Briella can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Briella is wonderful. Our two children love her and were excited when she would arrive for the day. She is a great babysitter who truly cares for the children she watches."

Rebecca B.

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Shawn H.


Aberdeen, MD

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Kind, Loving, Attentive

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have enjoyed many years caring for children, including 25+ years of experience raising my three children as a full-time mom, homemaker and family manager. I home-schooled my kids for 10+ years before they attended public schools. They all graduated with honors. My children are individuals with "2E" autism, ADHD and other...
Shawn can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"It makes all the sense in the world that Shawn is on Care.com. She cares about your kids, she cares about your family, and she cares about making the world a better place for all of you. Shawn's a difference maker in her inherent understanding of how to nurture....

Chris Z.

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Melissa B.


Edgewood, MD

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Newborn Care Specialist

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello. My name is Melissa and I am a nanny/newborn care specialist. I have over 15 of years experience in childcare. I have extensive experience with newborns and postpartum care. I have worked with siblings, multiples, premies and babies with special needs. While I do nanny for children and babies of all ages where I really...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Melissa has been our PT nanny going on a year and we absolutely love her. Our 17 month old twin boys affectionately call her 'MiMi' and are always so happy to see her. Her extensive experience in childcare made us feel very comfortable with her looking after our...

Michael Y.

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Devin H.


Kingsville, MD

$22-25/hr3 yrs exp

Energetic Big Brother

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi all! My name is Devin and I love working with kids. I recently returned from teaching high school aged students in West Africa. I currently work as a special needs teacher and I am pursuing my masters in education. I am hoping to gain some additional income tutoring and/or babysitting. I have work as a tutor and teacher and...
Devin can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"We have used Devin several times over the past few months. We have 3 boys under 3 and Devin has been fantastic with all 3. Devin has watched all 3 at once, as well as just our 2 year old. He was caring, compassionate and attentive. He came prepared with activities...

Marc D.

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Chloe C.


Fallston, MD

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hi, my name is Chloe! I have been babysitting for 5 years. I have 1 baby sister and a huge family that I have always babysat. I have a lot of experience working with newborns, infants, toddlers, and special need children. I also have a babysitting license and I am CPR certified & First Aid trained. People like to call me the "...
Chloe can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

Hi my name is Hayleigh I believe I would be a good fit for you I am well versed in special needs etc and would be happy to help:)!

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Abingdon, MD

Phoenicia S.

5.0

Phoenicia was great with our 3 year old and we look forward to having her again.

- Care member

Jennifer A.

5.0

Jennifer helped my Dad out in the mornings after his stroke left him with his left side weak. She was easy to work with and my Dad always compliments how nice she was. We're glad we met Jennifer, and would recommend her for other's loved ones.

- Natalee O.

Krystalynne P.

5.0

Met Krystalynne at the library and hired her after the first interview. She is reliable and responsible, complying with requests for improvement. The kids have grown to love her and my 2-year-old asks for her. I highly recommend her services!

- Virginia B.

Shawn H.

5.0

Shawn is extremely thorough, thoughtful and conscientious. She is responsible, knowledgeable about working with children with special needs, practical and dependable. Shawn is also trustworthy and reliable. I have no hesitations in recommending Shawn for employment.

- Lori W.

Briella D.

5.0

Briella is wonderful. Our two children love her and were excited when she would arrive for the day. She is a great babysitter who truly cares for the children she watches.

- Rebecca B.

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