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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Bethesda, MD

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Bethesda, MD

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Sionne H.


Bethesda, MD

$18/hr • 10 yrs exp

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I make it a point to evaluate the individuals and families requirements and needs and maintain the continued care based off of that assessment, both initially and day to day as I progress and become more familiar with the individual. I pride myself by remaining consistent & dependable to the client & family. Integrity and candor...
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Cherron L.


Bethesda, MD

$16-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Healthcare Professional Available

Thanks for viewing my profile. I have been a healthcare provider my entire adult work life. I am CPR/First Aid certified and a Licensed Massage Therapist with a small business in Bethesda, MD. In the past I have been a Middle school teacher, a high school track coach and I have led camps and events focused on wellness and...
Cherron can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

My name is Aisha. Im a senior student in the University of Maryland majoring in psychology. I aim at graduating in Dec 2019. I've been in this field working with people with different types of disabilities which includes autism spectrum, speech delay, ADHD, mental illness etc. I'm a very caring, understandable, honest and...

Debra B.


Bethesda, MD

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

I am a young at heart, nurturing, energetic, creative mother of 3 young adults. I live in Naples, Florida. My mom has had some health problems so I am here overseeing her care (on leave from work as a nurse). I am kind, playful and engaging and am comfortable with setting reasonable limits. I can assist with homework, drive to...
Debra can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Icilma J.


Silver Spring, MD

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

5.0

(2)

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: Personal care, dementia, visiting physician, hospice services, home modification
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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Gertrude V.


Rockville, MD

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced private duty caregiver with more than 20 yrs of experience. I am highly reliable, loving, and kind. Having long enjoyed serving elderly and special needs patients. My experience includes supporting active people as well as those with limited mobility, including those with all forms of dementia. My target area...
Gertrude can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, transportation, personal care, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Gertrude was my parents' wonderful caregiver in the American University Park area of Washington, DC. For more than eight years, Gertrude's responsibilities included companionship, daily care, shopping, cooking, and driving. Gertrude has a terrific sense of humor....

Michael H.

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Fabiana D.


Silver Spring, MD

$22-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello families! Experienced nanny with 6 years of experience, having worked with two long-term families. I specialize in caring for babies, children up to 12 years old, and those with special needs, particularly autism. I am CPR certified and currently seeking a full-time position with a family where I can establish a...
Fabiana can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Amazing work and very reliable!!"

Thais L.

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Carmen R.


Rockville, MD

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Have Much Experience In Child Care.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My experience includes: *Teacher in Peru with children 4 and 5 years old. *Babysitter in USA with children -9 to 11 years old *Nanny for special needs child from 9 years until 15-years (6 years) *Presently nanny of 2-month-old twins. *Presently Nanny of 4-month-15 Days old Twins . *
Carmen can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"So blessed to have had Ms. Carmen as our nanny for the past two years. We have two very active boys, 3 and 11 months. She has never been late nor has she taken a sick day in two years. She is extremely flexible and has always been willing to work with us. She loves...

Cherie T.

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Kura M.


Rockville, MD

$23/hr • 4 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a cheerful, positive and respectful college student. I enjoy working with children of all ages and have 6 years of paid experience caring for children with special needs. I am someone who loves the outdoors. Playing outside, playing games and encouraging children to use their imagination is something that I am passionate...
Kura can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kura was a blessing to our family last year. She got my two children (7 and 9) ready for school and walked/drove them to school every morning. We used her from September - March and she was only ever missed one day with plenty of notice. She is reliable and...

Jacqueline M.

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Susan A.


Potomac, MD

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Care Provider Specializing In Special Needs Or Children W/ The Need For More In div. Attn.

4.2

(5)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children my whole life and always seemed to veer towards the ones that need a little more one-one attn. to later find out a diagnosis or to soon be diagnosed with something, and my extra attn. to details and focus were a good way to start implementing and focusing specific skills. I currently specialize in...
Susan can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"A hidden gem! It's hard to believe we have not known Susan our entire lives. Her ability to establish deep, personal and meaningful relationships with her clients is unsurpassed. The kindness, patience she has shown to our family member in need has been...

Kelli G.

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Tykisha T.


Washington, DC

$20-40/hr • 8 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care/Assistant & Elderly Care Provider in Washington, DC

Hello Parents. I am a CDA certified (child development associate) 8+years experience with children ages infant to 16 years of age, children with special needs and "at-risk" children. I reside in NE DC (Brookland). Currently I work pt as a co-teacher at a local private school. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I also have a food...
5.0
"She's punctual, reliable and my daughter adore her. Thank you Ms.TT"

Terry J.

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Jim P.


Rockville, MD

$15-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Goal Oriented And Patient

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My first career was IT but now I work primarily with families. I enjoy exercise, cooking, tutoring, coaching, writing, and helping others. I have an MS in Management of Technologies. Vaccinated w/ first aid certs. Available for morning and eve work. Openings 6/1/2023. Experienced with children and adults (incl. autism, SIB,...
5.0
"Jim is a dedicated and loyal person. He goes above and beyond to help those in need. He likes to lighten up the room with jokes and gets along with everyone. Definitely an asset."

Jennifer G.

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Beverly H.


Washington, DC

$18-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Energetic And Creative Babysitter With Strong Background In Education

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have served as a caregiver, tutor, and educational program leader since high school. I am pediatric CPR and first aid certified, with updated certification as of June 3, 2017. For two summers I worked with a group of five and 6-year-olds as a camp counselor with Harbor Haven, a camp for children with special needs in Northern...
Beverly can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Andrea G.


Rockville, MD

$15-22/hr • 6 yrs exp

Caregiver & Pet Sitter

I have experience caring for newborns up until age 13. As an aunt of three (plus), I often cared for my niece when she was a newborn and on. I have experience caring for a friends newborn, up until age 2 and also cared for two young boys, one with ASD, beginning at age 2 and 4 for five years. I have cared for another young boy...
Andrea can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Andrea has a gentle disposition and is so patient with children. Her imagination allows her to carry on a conversation with toddlers so naturally. She allows for so much room for imaginative play; kids feel heard and loved. I have known Andrea personally for 18...

Allie B.

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Kaylin P.


Hyattsville, MD

$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Certified Nurse Assistant/ Home Health Aide

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Kaylin and I am a friendly and energetic individual. I love working with this population because it brings me so much joy and fulfillment. I don't just do my job I go beyond the call of duty because your loved one is of the utmost importance to me. I'm looking forward to working with your loved one/s and making new...
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Ashai N.


Washington, DC

$21/hr • 5 yrs exp

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I have experience babysitting, more specifically kids that are special needs. I'd describe my personality as energetic, bold, passionate. I like working with kids because I get to teach them really cool things and help them learn at each milestone. I'm looking for a job that can allow me to gain more experience and to add on...
Ashai can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I hired Ashai to tend to my 2 1/2 autistic son until he turned the age of four years old. Ashai was really dependable and flexible during her time with me. Her knowledge of childcare was outstanding due to her taking prior classes dealing with kids in high-school...

Andria A.

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Shannel S.


Arlington, VA

$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a graduate from Rutgers University, New Brunswick in May 2018. I graduated with a bachelors degree in Public Health, and a completion of my minor in Spanish. I've completed an accelerated RN program in 2020 and now work as an RN in DC. I have been working In healthcare for over 5 years. I'm passionate about caring...
Shannel can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"You cannot go wrong with picking Shannel. She's an excellent caregiver and companion. She's very passionate, empathetic, caring and I can tell she really enjoys what she does. Shannel took care of my 79 year old mom. She was always punctual, if she was running...

Rosaline S.

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Diane N.


Rockville, MD

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Flexible Caregiver Avalaible!!!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced Caregiver with CPR and First Aid certifications. Organized and collaborative team player strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Proficient in caring for geriatric patients to improve overall health and well being. I managed the daily activities and recreation of children with special need.
4.0
"We only had Diane for 3 hours but she was great. What I loved the most was that she interacted with my infant twins so well, and she played with them a lot. A lot of times we'd have babysitters just kind of "watch" our kids, but Diane actually gave them that...

Ellen O.

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Fatima A.


Hyattsville, MD

$25-40/hr • 6 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available For Weekdays And Weekends

- I am a US citizen with a US passport. Global Entry/TSA precheck approved. Travel ready. - I have been a professional full-time nanny for almost five years however I have been in the childcare industry since 2017. I have also worked in a daycare, did substitute teaching, and plenty of babysitting/travel gigs not included in my...
Fatima can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Fatima enjoys working with kids of all ages. My kids are now too old to need a babysitter but she came to my daughter's birthday party because she has become a friend of the family."

Shelagh B.

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Shannel S.


Arlington, VA

$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Shannel, and I recently graduated from Rutgers University, New Brunswick in May 2018. I graduated with a bachelors degree in Public Health, and a completion of my minor in Spanish. For the past 4 years, I have been working as a certified nursing assistant, and I am CPR certified. I'm passionate about caring...
5.0
"So glad we found Shannel! She is dependable, always on time ans very comfortable with our daughter with special needs. "

Karen M.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Bethesda, MD

Icilma J.

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 would call us if there were changes...

- Elizabeth J.

Gertrude V.

5.0

Gertrude became a member of our family in her primary role as caregiver for my elderly parents in their home. She worked full time and more for us for about eight years, and was always loving, compassionate, and dependable. She cared deeply for my parents, and took great pains to make their lives...

- Karen H.

Fabiana D.

5.0

She's super caring and kind with the children, is extremely reliable, and is always happy going her job. Fabi is a lovely and adorable person!

- Suelen D.

Carmen R.

5.0

So blessed to have had Ms. Carmen as our nanny for the past two years. We have two very active boys, 3 and 11 months. She has never been late nor has she taken a sick day in two years. She is extremely flexible and has always been willing to work with us. She loves taking the boys to the library and...

- Cherie T.

Kura M.

5.0

Kura was a blessing to our family last year. She got my two children (7 and 9) ready for school and walked/drove them to school every morning. We used her from September - March and she was only ever missed one day with plenty of notice. She is reliable and someone you and your kids can count on!

- Jacqueline M.

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Ratings for Bethesda, MD special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Bethesda, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.