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Madeleine E.


Arnold, MD

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs Therapist

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I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with a License in Behavior Analysis through the state of Maryland. I have been providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services since 2015. I have worked with kids ages 18 mos- 14 years old at day cares, in home, private schools, and clinic based settings. I love reinforcing...
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Geoffrey M.


Arnold, MD

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

I have worked in the special needs field for eight years with both young adults and older adults. I have taught people with special needs daily living skills and cooked them meals and administered medication as well. I am full of empathy and have lots of patience and love and enjoy caring for people with special needs.
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Deborah M.


Arnold, MD

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I Am A Caregiver For 10 Years

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I work with special needs adults. I am experienced with those in wheelchairs, lifting, g-tubes, ostomy care, Hoyer lifts, seizure disorders, bath or shower, complete hygiene care, have done bed baths, administer medications. I enjoy what I do, because I love to help people. I am also CNA certified. I am also Med Tech Certified,...
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Larissa A.


Arnold, MD

$17-50/hr9 yrs exp

I have been working with children since I was 15 years old, as a nanny and in the church as a teacher and I really loved it, so since then I continue to improve my knowledge and become a nurse (thanks to that I have years of experience with special needs, newly newborns, in emergency and pediatric sector as well), I can make the...
Larissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Heather T.


Severna Park, MD

$20-34/hr8 yrs exp

Part Or Full Time Care Giver Available

5.0

(8)

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Many years of experience caring for children. Three years of my experience has been with special needs children.
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Highly recommend Heather! We were lucky enough to find her to help watch my son when I transitioned back to work and our spot at day care was not ready. My family and son adores her and we are continuing to use her as a date night sitter. She is very knowledgeable...

Katrina S.

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Diane P.


Pasadena, MD

$10-25/hr3 yrs exp

RN Looking For Part Time Babysitting Jobs

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

RN who has raised two children with one special needs. I started babysitting 37 years ago. Just looking for occasional jobs. I love kids and pets. I have experience with all ages. My daughter was at a high risk for SIDS. Worked with infant monitoring and infant, child and adult CPR certifications. I love to play board and video...
Diane can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Diane has been very patient with my timid puppy. She replies to my questions very quickly and has been available to take care of my puppy on short notice. I would highly recommend her!"

Joanna B.

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Morgan N.


Millersville, MD

$18-21/hr2 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny, Part Time Babysitter, Date Night Sitter, I'll Meet Whatever Your Needs Are!

Working mom who's looking for nannying/daycare jobs so I can quit my overnight 12 shift job for a better work/life balance. I have two boys, a 7-year-old and a nearly 4-year-old so I am quite experienced in caring for multiple rambunctious kids. I have two years of nannying experience. I nannied kids from age 3 months-5 years. I...
Morgan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Morgan is an amazing nanny! She is always up to date on child safety and what's normal for all stages of childcare. She helped me be a better mom to my kids. If I could keep her all the time I would!"

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Lisa J.


Severna Park, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic, Fun , Giggle Creator :)

3.5

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a mom to three young adults and grandma . I've worked with children all my life and love kids of all ages. Worked as a paraprofessional with special needs children with handicaps, autism, visually impaired and wheelchair bound. Also have been a mentor with the youth in Bristol Ct. for 16 yrs. love being creative, crafts,...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lisa is wonderful! She's always on time and very reliable. She cares for my baby as if she was her own. My baby loves being with Lisa and always makes her laugh and me happy. Lisa is very knowledge and i feel comfortable asking for her opinion and advice. she...

Megan L.

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Madeline A.


Annapolis, MD

$32-43/hr4 yrs exp

Outgoing, Patient, And Kind Licensed GNA Ready To Meet Your Loved Ones!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Madeline, I am a 23-year-old caregiver, past experience as a licensed and certified GNA with a year of nursing home experience and three years experience with in home care. I also have a lot of experience with special needs and dementia. I am a compassionate, patient, trustworthy, and dependable caregiver who...
Madeline can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, errands, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Madeline was extremely dependable and conscientious in caring for my mother who has dementia. She is a very hard worker and cares deeply for people. Also a very good cook! We miss her now that mom is in assisted living."

Prudence M.

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Hannah M.


Edgewater, MD

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Care Profile

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Hannah, and I first began babysitting and working as a mother's helper at the age of 12 for a family of three children. I have been actively babysitting and working as a nanny since then and have had excellent (long term!) relationships with several amazing families. I have worked as both a full and...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Hannah is wonderful- reliable, kind, punctual, & organized! She is very sweet and my little boy smiled instantly when he met her! I felt super confident leaving her with my little one and feel blessed that she is available to help me with my seven month old son....

Stephanie H.

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Lisa O.


Glen Burnie, MD

$17/hr10 yrs exp

For Your Child

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

January 2024 Hello, I'm excited to care for the most wonderful child or children. As you see from my reviews and bio, I have Babysitting/Nanny/Pet Care/ &Senior Care experience. I babysat a 3-month-old summer (2017) in Baltimore. He spent his 1st few weeks after being born, in the NICU. So, it was a joy to babysit him. In 2017...
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I wasn't able to hire Lisa but I found her to be adept and responsible during our messaging and phone interview. I will keep her in mind for future jobs and recommend her to others."

Kimberly M.

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Jeremy P.


Pasadena, MD

$16-19/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a friendly, energetic, and responsible professional with 5+ years experience in working with people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities. My previous work experience includes providing in-home supports and services to a diverse group of clients with activities of daily living. I have training and...
5.0
"Jeremy is very kind caring for Individuals with Special Needs. He is punctual and dependable."

Lisa C.

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Shelby T.


Pasadena, MD

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

If you are interested in finding an ambitious, loving, and nurturing nanny, I may be exactly what you're looking for. I've had a passion for children my entire life. With 15 years experience as a babysitter, 10 years as a nanny, and several additional years experience with children in areas of education, you'll find that my...
Shelby can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We were so pleased to have Shelby care for our twin girls this year. She is an extremely calm, flexible, patient and kind caregiver. Typically our children take awhile to warm up to a new person, but they were immediately comfortable and connected with Shelby. She...

Ronald O.

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Sharon S.


Pasadena, MD

$18-20/hr9 yrs exp

Energetic And Loving Nanny Available For Childcare, Day And Overnight, & Date Night

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a capable, energetic and loving Nanny with experience in childcare tailored to the specific needs of the child and desires of their parents. I have completed the 90 hour Early Childhood Education certification course and possess CPR/AED/Firstaid Certification. I am hardworking, honest and able to take the initiative to go...
Sharon can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I was very fortunate to have Sharon nanny for my daughter, from 11 weeks until she was almost 3. To be completely honest, we miss Sharon. She would still be with our family if we didn't move to Philadelphia. In short, she is a fantastic nanny. At my company we ask...

Jeff S.

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Carly B.


Pasadena, MD

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time, Full-time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children who has special needs for about a year now. I have worked with children ages 2- 12 years old with all different disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Down Syndrome, and Behavioral Disorders.
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Lisa O.


Glen Burnie, MD

$10-50/hr10 yrs exp

Lisa For Your Special Care Needs

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.

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Diane P.


Pasadena, MD

$10-50/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse Available For Part Time Care giving

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a Critical Care RN with 23 years of experience. Due to neck surgery several years ago I can no longer continue with the rigorous demands of hospital nursing. I have worked in almost every aspect of nursing including critical care, emergency department, post anesthesia care unit, endoscopy, outpatient chemotherapy, cardiac...
5.0
"Diane is a wonderful and I feel so lucky to have her helping my family! My parents are in good hands when Diane is scheduled to come by. She takes great care with my elderly father and always has a fun story to share and entertain them with. Diane is also a...

Kristin E.

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Shakiah W.


Millersville, MD

$27-50/hr10 yrs exp

Are You Looking For A Full Time Nanny?

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Though I am young , I have 16 years of experience with children. This includes multiples, infants, children with special needs, and even preteens and Teens. When watching 4 or more children, instead of having them glued to a TV, I normally present to them different games that I have picked up over the years. But when it is one...
Shakiah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Shakiah was such a beautiful person inside and out and truly cared about my child as if she was her own she is very active and attentive and always goes above and beyond!"

Esterallita W.

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Elizabeth G.


Gambrills, MD

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Practical Nurse

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for children in home health care situations for over 17 years, as well as healthy children for over 58 years. I have a reputation for being compassionate and caring. In addition, I have experience in caring for children with special needs as well. I also raised two children of my own. I love to watch children learn...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Betsy is a newborn whisperer! She started nannying our son at 2.5 months old. She was dependable and very knowledgeable about babies and their needs. She is a very kind and calm person. Perfect nanny for infants!"

Lauren F.

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Shakiah W.


Millersville, MD

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

My Silent Princess

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...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Arnold, MD

Heather T.

5.0

Heather was incredibly responsive and helpful when a previously booked babysitter couldn't watch our infant as planned. Finding a sitter last minute can be stressful but Heather made it so easy and I'm glad it all worked out this way, because Heather was fantastic! Our little one is in the stage...

- Vanessa S.

Diane P.

5.0

Diane has been very patient with my timid puppy. She replies to my questions very quickly and has been available to take care of my puppy on short notice. I would highly recommend her!

- Joanna B.

Morgan N.

5.0

Morgan is an amazing nanny! She is always up to date on child safety and what's normal for all stages of childcare. She helped me be a better mom to my kids. If I could keep her all the time I would!

- Care member

Lisa J.

5.0

Lisa is wonderful! She's always on time and very reliable. She cares for my baby as if she was her own. My baby loves being with Lisa and always makes her laugh and me happy. Lisa is very knowledge and i feel comfortable asking for her opinion and advice. she listens to your wants. She's is great...

- Megan L.

Madeline A.

5.0

Madeline was extremely dependable and conscientious in caring for my mother who has dementia. She is a very hard worker and cares deeply for people. Also a very good cook! We miss her now that mom is in assisted living.

- Prudence M.

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