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Shella N.


Bowie, MD

$52/hr • 6 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a fun nanny with over 6years experience in childcare. I have worked in both day cares and also provided services at home for several families. I have experience working with newborns, toddlers and older kids. I am also a licensed Home Health Aid , willing and able to provide care for children with special needs. should you...
Shella can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"My son instantly felt comfortable with Shella; she's got a great, warm and friendly personality. She was extremely flexible with the last minute sitting request I made, and she followed instructions for feeding and nap times perfectly!"

Krystal-rose P.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a younger brother who has down syndrome. We are 2. 5 years apart, and growing up (4 out of 5 kids) him & I were the closest. I did any and everything for him! From walks, to feeding, playing, showering, taking care of everything you can think of. He has cancer for 4 years at 5 years old, and our entire lives changed. He...
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Zufan M.


Silver Spring, MD

$17-25/hr • 10 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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Trinity T.


Washington, DC

$18/hr • 4 yrs exp

Child care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

During my spring break I participated in University's Alternative Spring Break community service program with the initiative child development. There, I worked with kindergarteners and middle schoolers with special needs. I love the joy kids bring me because seeing them happy makes me happy, especially if I contributed to their...
Trinity can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She’s great with my special needs son. He love a her. Hire her, you won’t regret it"

Juliette F.

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Tekisha B.


Bowie, MD

$32/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Simply Love Human Beings.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I was employed in the human services field for over 25 years. I was also a foster parent for children 0-20. Some of them presented with physical and/or cognitive and emotional challenges. I am kind yet firm when needed. I teach coping skills and provide assistance as needed. My rates start at $35 per hour.
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Marlo B.


Washington, DC

$17-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

Weeknights And Weekends

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Marlo and I am 28 years old. I have my masters degree in psychology and am in my final months of graduate school earning my doctorate (PsyD). I genuinely enjoy caring for, and teaching, kids and teens and consider myself engaged, patient, and reliable. I have a long history working with children both with and...
Marlo can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Marlo is an excellent caregiver! We currently use her for occasional date nights. Our daughter really loves her and she is great with her!"

Elizabeth H.

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Anne C.


Silver Spring, MD

$35/hr • 7 yrs exp

Night Time Caregiver And On Call Caregiver Available, Short Notice

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 7 years experience caring for adults with special needs, I have worked long term with families to help care of their lived ones, especially on autism spectrum. While this work comes with a price, it has been the most rewarding job I have ever held, It gives me instant reward seeing beautiful smiles while creating...
5.0
"Anne was a wonderful caregiver for my 22 year old niece who has special needs. She was kind and patient and fun and reliable. She was very flexible, taking my niece to the zoo 4 times during her visit."

Julia F.

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Yeny P.


Upper Marlboro, MD

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a primary school graduate teacher for 10 years. I studied and worked in my home country of Cuba. I have also 15 years of experience working with special needs children. I love children and working with them gives me great pleasure. I am mother of 3 grown children and 2 from them are twins, which both are autistic and with...
Yeny can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Yeny has been tremendous help for our family and great for all ages from special needs children to elderly in different health stages. She has extended hands-on experience in skilled private nursing and is very attentive and nurturing. She is able to use main...

Monica S.

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Queeny B.


Washington, DC

$30-40/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hello! Welcome To My Profile!

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

My name is Queeny and I work with children professionally including school aged children and little ones ages 0-3. Can you guess my profession? I look at the family holistically, supporting children in their activities of daily living (feeding, toileting, etc), self regulation, fine motor, etc. I utilize a lot of crafts that are...
Queeny can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Queeny was always on time and willing to do what was asked of her. She is easy to be around and talk to. We felt comfortable having her in our home."

Joanna G.

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Elizabeth V.


Kensington, MD

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter For Elderly And Children (incl. Special Needs)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've had all 3 covid vaccination shots & have my records card signed & dated. I have worked with dev-disabled adults and children for over 20 years now. I've worked in DDA-certified group homes as well as provided respite care for family caregivers in private homes. I believe that developmentally-disabled people are very similar...
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Grace A.


Lanham, MD

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

A Special Educator

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a professional teacher with 17 years of experience teaching children with and without special needs. You can expect me to be honest, respectful, reliable, and loving what I do. I am willing to do babysitting, nannying, and tutoring, job during the weekends from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00...
Grace can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ms. Grace was absolutely amazing! My kids loved her. She kept them engaged the whole time with learning activities. She had her hands full with a 4yo, 3yo and an 11 month old, but was able to handle them all. She even handled some house work for me. We enjoyed her...

Joy O.

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Icilma J.


Silver Spring, MD

$35/hr • 10 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: Dementia, personal care, home modification, hospice services, visiting physician
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.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Tyler I am a recent college graduate. I have graduated the University of North Carolina at Pembroke with a degree in Biology. I have experience working with children from ages 2-14. I have been able to create a creative space for children as well a teaching space. I also have experience working with special...
Tyler can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
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Jesualdo F.


Silver Spring, MD

$30-35/hr • 5 yrs exp

Your Jack Of All Trades!

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Jesualdo, and I pride myself on being a versatile and adaptable individual ready to tackle any task that comes my way. With a wide range of skills and a genuine passion for helping others, I am here to make your life a little easier and more enjoyable. Services Offered: Household Management: Expert in maintaining a...
5.0
"Aldo works for us on a as needed basis. He arrives on time and ready to begin. A likable guy who is a self starter so if I'm busy he will find something that needs doing while he waits. Aldo has helped with organization projects , assembled items , ran...

Marcia A.

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Regina C.


Hyattsville, MD

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time/Weekend Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! Thanks for checking out my bio :). I like to think of myself as a well seasoned caregiver as I have been professionally caregiving since the age of 15. I've worked in a variety of settings for children all the way to geriatric. I've worked as a daycare assistant, nanny, caregiver to the elderly, recreational therapist,...
5.0
"I am a first time mom so finding someone I was comfortable with as well as my daughter (1 y/o) is really important. Regina fit all of my requirements and my daughter loves her she lights up when ever she sees her. I love that I can be away from home and focus what...

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Anne N.


Washington, DC

$24-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Kind And Engaging Sitter And Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I come from a large family of five children, raised by parents who encouraged curiosity, reading, nature exploration and responsibility. I am a proud auntie if two nieces who I love dearly. I have over 10 years of experience watching children for small groups of 13 + to nannying a baby for the first year of their life. I was...
Anne can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Anne Marie is so caring, thoughtful, and helpful! I would highly recommend her to support your family. She will treat them like her own! She also has a ton of knowledge about food & health."

Chloe G.

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Akia W.


Capitol Heights, MD

$13-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an experienced household assistant. Whether you need childcare, household management, house cleaning, senior care, or assistance with health related needs, I can help. I have 14 years of experience taking care of kids, and for the last two years I have been providing home health care services to clients with diverse needs,...
Akia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"I hired Akia to provide assistance to me following surgery. She provided wonderful care following the surgery and anticipated my every need. It was such a comfort to have her to support me. She was also amazing with my family and household, just pitching in...

Sasha R.

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Meredith R.


Washington, DC

$25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Meredith

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm an AU student but I am taking this semester off. I love arts & crafts, playing outside, reading, and playing games with kids. I have a great deal of experience. Most recently I've been working with a family with 2 little girls (ages 2 and 2 months). Before that, I nannied in a 4-child- household for about 2 years. Last...
Meredith can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"She took care of my kids to the T. She did everything I asked her to do without any complaints. 10/10 would use her again."

Maan E.

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Sarah Grace K.


Washington, DC

$20-26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver: Flexible Hours!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting for several years and have nannied for a cumulative of three years. I have experience with all age groups, including experience with children with autism and various physical special needs. I have been responsible for cooking, clean-up, constructive play, tutoring, bed time, and more! I am willing to...
Sarah Grace can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Tiffany D.


Bethesda, MD

$30-37/hr • 10 yrs exp

Mature Dependable High Energy With A Passion For Child Development.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Tiffany, Devoted to helping children think creatively, solve problems independently and respect themselves and others. Flexible and adaptable with extensive knowledge of child psychology and development. Offering solid child care techniques, problem solving and analytical skills along with Understanding development...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Bladensburg, MD

Shella N.

5.0

My son instantly felt comfortable with Shella; she's got a great, warm and friendly personality. She was extremely flexible with the last minute sitting request I made, and she followed instructions for feeding and nap times perfectly!

- Krystal-rose P.

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.

Trinity T.

5.0

She’s great with my special needs son. He love a her. Hire her, you won’t regret it

- Juliette F.

Marlo B.

5.0

Marlo is an excellent caregiver! We currently use her for occasional date nights. Our daughter really loves her and she is great with her!

- Elizabeth H.

Anne C.

5.0

Anne was a wonderful caregiver for my 22 year old niece who has special needs. She was kind and patient and fun and reliable. She was very flexible, taking my niece to the zoo 4 times during her visit.

- Julia F.

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