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Renee W.


Silver Spring, MD

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hello, My name is Renee. I am 23 years old. I am an EMT with Sandy Spring Vol Fire Department (since 2013), I was also active duty Navy, Corpsman/Medic (since 2015). I have experience with special needs, persons on the spectrum, kids and the elderly. I've grown up assisting my mother who has cerebral palsy. I am here to help...
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Zufan M.


Silver Spring, MD

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I became a Home Health Aide (HHA) in 2007 working first for an agency and then privately for families. In 2009 I started working privately for an elderly couple living in Northwest Washington, DC. His primary diagnosis was Dementia; hers was Alzheimer's. He died in November of 2015. She died in November of 2018. They both...
Zufan can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Zufan is an outstanding and trustworthy caregiver. She helped my elderly mother get to appointments around DC. I would hire her again in a second. "

David G.

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Laurie A.


Silver Spring, MD

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Bilingual Caregiver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for many children, some with special needs, both in my home, as well as in the children's homes for over 30 years, ages 3 months old up to 14 years old. I also worked as a co-educator at the Gan Hayeled Nursery School in Washington, DC in the 2-year-old and 3-year-old classrooms. While at the Gan, I received both...
Laurie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She’s great and my son loved her "

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Marlene A.


Laurel, MD

$25/hr9 yrs exp

My Name Marlene. I Have Been CNA/HHA For Over 8+ Years.

I think of myself as caring and compassionate and I enjoy helping the elderly and people with special needs. I have worked over 8+ years working with and caring for seniors, this is something that I am very passionate about. I have 8+ years of experience in CNA / HHA. I have experience in Alzheimer, dementia and total care I do...
Marlene can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, personal care, errands, light cleaning
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Marlene is so conscientious, communicative, warm, and caring when taking care of our family member. She is a reassuring and highly experienced caregiver. I recommend her wholeheartedly!"

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Teena E.


Laurel, MD

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver Available

My name is Teena and I have been CNA for over 20 years, I have experience in Alzhiemer, dementia and total care I do light house keeping, I am very compassionate and reliable think of myself as caring and I enjoy helping the elderly or people with special needs. I am very honest and I have a clean background and clean driving...
Teena can also help with: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Excellent care taker. Truly help not just my father but the entire family in general. She is a gem and a blessing."

Alvin O.

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Erin L.


Columbia, MD

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Full/Part-Time Caregiver Of Children Of All Ages

I have been working with children for 20 years; anything from babysitting or nannying to working in academic intervention in the public school system for six years. I have been a nanny, a preschool teacher and a para-educator with high school students with special needs and elementary age children. I'm competent and can work...
Erin can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"It can be hard to find a good nanny, so its no surprise that when we found Erin we held on to her for 6.5 years. She watched our four kids, starting when our twins where 17 months and our oldest was four. When our youngest was born, she cared for 3 under 3 plus a...

Elizabeth D.

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Lia V.


Gaithersburg, MD

$35-45/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Tutoring/Pet Sitting/House Sitting

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have always had a passion to work with children. This is why I am a teacher. I got a bachelors and a masters degree in special education. Currently, pursuing a post masters degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis. During the school year, I teach for MOCO public schools. During the summer, I work for MOCO Department of Recreation...
Lia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Elida was such a fantastic match for our energetic 2-year-old. She always had an activity ready and she was so patient with tantrums and toddler back talk. Elida had excellent communication and we always felt like our family could count on her. I only wish we had...

Katy O.

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Rachel T.


Rockville, MD

$19-25/hr1 yrs exp

4.0

(1)

My name is Rachel and I am a child care/special needs professional. I have experience working with children of all ages from all different circumstances and abilities. I am also open to working with teens and adults. I am caring, creative, responsible, energetic, perceptive, and engaging with a great sense of humor and a focus...
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Rachell W.


Columbia, MD

$20-53/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Childcare Director Available To Care For Your Children

Hired by 28 families in your neighborhood

I am a birth and post partum doula for 20+ yrs who specializes in multiples and overnight care while instilling healthy sleeping habits. I am also a 90hr certified childcare teacher and 45hr infant/toddler teacher. I have also been a state certified childcare center director. I have had 6+ years experience as a director and 7+...
Rachell can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Rachell has been an AMAZING help for helping my husband with before school care for my 2 kids! she is very punctual and professional and great with the kids. We will continue to keep her on as a sitter and will give out wonderful recommendations to anyone who is...

Rachel J.

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Monica M.


Rockville, MD

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I am Monica very respectful young lady who likes to spend time with kids. I have a positive energy and I love being a role model for the kids. I have 6 years' experience working with kids, 6 months-6 years boys and girls. I also have experience on special needs kids with autism and ADHD highly function and non-verbal. I like...
Monica can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Monica has babysat for me on two occasions and my girls love her. She is punctual, engaging and very attentive to the children. I will definitely book her again."

Aisha J.

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Angelena F.


Columbia, MD

$23-28/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Looking For Part Time Or Full Time Job

Hello, my name is Angelena! I have recently completed a medical assisting program, and I am certified in CPR and first aid. I have cared for special needs children and have experience with all ages including newborns, toddlers, and children up to age 8. I myself am a mother to an amazing 11-year-old! I love to bake fun shaped...
Angelena can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Sydney A.


Laurel, MD

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Sydney, and I've been babysitting for 3 years. I am 23 years old and a recent graduate from Howard University. I have been with 4 families long term in my last 3 years. I also have experience with special needs children. I have mainly worked with elementary aged children (4-13). I have also have some experience with...
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Sydney did a wonderful job caring for our boys! She bought over games and activities for them to participate in and was on-time and very professional! The kids were tucked in and sleeping with everything in order upon our return home. We will definitely be hiring...

Brandon W.

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Icilma J.


Silver Spring, MD

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

I have been a child care provider for over 25 years and an elderly care provider for over 20 years. I am ambitious, punctual, honest, trustworthy, kind and very reliable. I am certified in CPR and first aid as well as hold certificates in medication technician field and experience with special needs children. I am...
Icilma can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, personal care, visiting physician, dementia
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Icilma is a loving and dependable caregiver. She cared for our elderly mother for 5 years in her home and then part time when she entered a group home. We always felt very comfortable with her there with our mother. She had excellent skills of observation and she...

Elizabeth J.

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Stephanie M.


Laurel, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I think of myself as caring and compassionate and I enjoy helping the elderly and people with special needs. I have worked over 10 years working with and caring for seniors , this is something that I am very passionate about . I have 10 years of experience in CNA/ HHA. I have experience in Alzheimer, dementia and total care I do...
Stephanie can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, errands, dementia, home modification, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Stephanie was very patient and caring towards her client. She showed compassion at all times"

Care member

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Jessica B.


Rockville, MD

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Loving Special Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I`m 29 years old Bachelors Degree Nurse in another country. Have worked for families with special needs members. I love taking care of people, so that`s a job I feel confident and proud of because it makes me happy. In addition to Special Needs care I offer Child Care and Senior Care service. During this 2020 Pandemic I`m...
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Raven H.


Columbia, MD

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a creative and friendly caregiver with 3 years of experience, I'm passionate about supporting families and providing a safe and nurturing environment for children. My time spent babysitting has shown me the positive impact I can have on children's lives, and I'm excited to continue this rewarding work. I believe in open and...
Raven can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Raven is so sweet and always patient through tantrums. She is able to get our 2 year old to eat more than we can. Raven keeps her entertained all day, and takes her to the park, library classes, and neighborhood walks. She is amazing with our newborn, and always...

Anne C.

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Icilma J.


Silver Spring, MD

$15-33/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Professional Care Giver

Hello my name is Veronica. I have been a child care provider for over 25 years and an elderly care provider for over 20 years. I am ambitious, punctual, honest, trustworthy, kind and very reliable. I am certified in CPR and first aid as well as hold certificates in medication technician field and experience with special...
Icilma can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Icilma is probably one of the most genuine, kindhearted person I've ever encountered in my life. She was a positive influence in my children's life and really helped me navigate my way through motherhood. I couldn't have asked for a more trustworthy and kind...

Randi W.

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Nadya A.


Olney, MD

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

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.

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Esther W.


Ellicott City, MD

$21-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Esther and I am 24 years old from Howard County, Maryland. I graduated in Spring 2023 from Towson University studying Mass Communications and am working part-time in music & film. I am also an artist and enjoy getting outside, reading, playing games, cooking, animals, and yoga. I have babysat/nannied for many...
Esther can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Esther is a fantastic person. She loves kids and brings with her a tremendous amount of energy and spirit for playing with them and relating to them. She is responsible and dependable in every way. She goes out of her way to help in every way she can. I am so glad...

Karen K.

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Valerie C.


Columbia, MD

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

From 2013 until 2016, I worked in a childcare center in Clarksville, primarily with infants and toddlers. Before that, I worked in a Christian school in Laurel for 14 years, primarily as a kindergarten aide. I have my 90 hour certification in infant and toddler care, as well as preschool activities and curriculum, from Howard...
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Valerie is always on time and very reliable. She is good with our 3/y and 4/m old children and we have been inviting her back for the past half a year to help us with our kids."

Leonid B.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ashton, MD

Zufan M.

5.0

Zufan is an outstanding and trustworthy caregiver. She helped my elderly mother get to appointments around DC. I would hire her again in a second.

- David G.

Laurie A.

5.0

She’s great and my son loved her

- Care member

Marlene A.

5.0

Marlene, aka Miss Lynn, has been a consummate caregiver to my mother-in-law for about a year now. She has more than done her job, bathing, dressing and feeding my mother-in-law with professionalism and compassion. She also found us competent aides for days she couldn't cover. She's simply wonderful.

- Jeff B.

Teena E.

5.0

Excellent care taker. Truly help not just my father but the entire family in general. She is a gem and a blessing.

- Alvin O.

Erin L.

5.0

It can be hard to find a good nanny, so its no surprise that when we found Erin we held on to her for 6.5 years. She watched our four kids, starting when our twins where 17 months and our oldest was four. When our youngest was born, she cared for 3 under 3 plus a preschooler who had to be shuttled...

- Elizabeth D.

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