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Special needs caregivers in Bladensburg, MD

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Akia W.


Capitol Heights, MD

$13-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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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: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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/hr5 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: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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/hr10 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: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Hannah B.


College Park, MD

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience as a peer mentor for students on the Autism spectrum from a young age. In high school I continued doing Social Skills Club and peer mentored other high school and post graduate students. I have had training from a BCBA-D.
5.0
"Hannah has taken care of our two kids quite a bit now. My husband and I are are especially thankful to have been able to hire Hannah because she works incredibly well with our autistic child, really seeking to understand him. But both our kids adore Hannah. She...

Alissa R.

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Sabria C.


Upper Marlboro, MD

$18-50/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Sabria I am 25 years old. I am a currently a graduate student. I have worked for a home health company over 5 years while also working through care. com. I also work as a care specialist for children with special needs and mental disorders As I caregiver the patients I take care of have chronic illness or...
Sabria can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sabria is a very caring and child friendly person. She took very good care of our 2yrs old. She was very professional , on time and honest. We will definitively recommend her. "

Maurice F.

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Damesha E.


Suitland, MD

$30/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Allies Darling Little Daycare- child care services from newborn through grade school Sports and Learning complex tumbling instructor- taught grade school children basic tumbling skills during an all day camp Dynasty Arts and Movement- taught fundamentals of dance and disciple to children interested in self expression and...
Damesha can also help with: Swimming supervision
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Sumaiyah A.


Hyattsville, MD

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a 22-year-old college student who has experience in childcare for over 8 years. Firstly, I grew up with 5 siblings, 3 of whom are younger than me. I began by babysitting my own siblings, and family friends children, to parents booking me and paying me hourly. I have experience with children ages 0-13 and with childrens with...
Sumaiyah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sumaiyah was great with our daughter! She arrived early and was very professional and kind. I liked that she stayed in communication with us, letting us know her arrival time, when she arrived and when she made it back home safely. She was warm and welcoming and my...

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Yeny P.


Upper Marlboro, MD

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am Private Duty Special Needs Caregiver from Cuba. I am newly moved from Florida and my Home Health Assistant license and permit are from that State. I have 15 years of experience with Special Needs children. I have experience also because I am the mother of two twin children and both are autistic, they have already grown up...
5.0
"Yeny has lots of life experiences, professional and personal. She is interested to learn more new things and is very capable and sincere person. She was very big help to our family. You are in good hands and in peace of mind, if she is around."

Uno L.

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Marielena O.


Washington, DC

$25-40/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Marielena, I'm a caring, patient, creative and responsible person, I have a degree in preschool education and I have 9 years of experience working with children of all ages from newborns to teenagers, 3 of them as a teacher, I like working with children and help them develop each of their talents, artistic, creative and...
Marielena can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Marielena watched our now-two-year-old for about 6 months (from age 1.5 to 2 years old). We are at the point where we would like to put our daughter in daycare so we are saying good bye with a heavy heart. We really love Marielena; she is professional and caring,...

Erin C.

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Adriana E.


Arlington, VA

$75/hr10 yrs exp

Extensive Background In Healthcare And Education

Academic background: 1) UCLA- Biochemistry, 2) George Mason University- Nursing. My experience working both in and out of the hospital has afforded me invaluable firsthand knowledge of the many disparities in our healthcare system. My aim is to address those disparities through helping clients and their families attain their own...
5.0
"Adriana is the most compassionate, endearing, ambitious individual and we are so fortunate to have worked with her. When my mom's degenerative neurological condition began to worsen, we quickly found ourselves overwhelmed with her care and day-to-day activities....

Helen H.

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Jennifer E.


Hyattsville, MD

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Teacher And Mom Available For Part-Time Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mother of 4 and former special education teacher who is looking for part-time employment as a care provider. Between my roles as a babysitter, camp counselor, nature director, and special education teacher, I have over 25 years of experience in the field. I am comfortable working with all ages, including children and...
5.0
"Reliable, enthusiastic, dependable caregiver who has lots of experience working with individuals with special needs of various ages."

Jeanne S.

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Sahara T.


Washington, DC

$18-24/hr8 yrs exp

Sahara T

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a reliable, patient, creative, and a very flexible person who has 9 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenager and with children with special needs. I have babysat children in my neighborhood for years and have also volunteered and worked at a local daycare. I am currently a college student who is...
Sahara can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Sahara babysat our young toddler for an evening out, including a successful bedtime (no small feat!). We found her punctual, polite, and eager to get to know our daughter."

Esther A.

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Kumba K.


Upper Marlboro, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, My name is Kumba have been working in group home / special Needs for past 10 years, I enjoy helping others and recognize this type of role requires patience and compassion as well as an ability to adapt to the continually changing needs of those I assist. I have worked with autistic children inside and outside classroom. As...
5.0
"Kumba helped take care of my mom while she was very sick. She was wonderful, helpful and did things before you even asked her. Always so caring and went above and beyond while taking care of my mom. Most of the staff at the facility my mom was at praised Kumba and...

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Caesha B.


Hyattsville, MD

$21-30/hr8 yrs exp

Child Caregiver

I'm a part time Rbt(registered behavior technician) . I've been in the childcare field for 8 years. My love for teaching and caring for children have formed me into the person I am today. I am CPR/ First aid certified , completed my 90hr childcare certificate , and I have my RBT certification. I truly enjoy the outdoors and...
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Dionne H.


Hyattsville, MD

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

I am a former kindergarten teacher and health care professional with a Master of Public Health. I have approximately 15 years experience taking care of children (including those with special needs), and seniors. I enjoy learning new things, cooking, meeting new people and traveling. I would love to be a part of fam.
Dionne can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I don’t even know where to begin first I want to say Dionne is amazing working with kids with special needs. She is so patience, caring, understanding always go above and beyond she is the just the right person for this kind of job. She used to work at a facility I...

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Melvis N.


Greenbelt, MD

$20-45/hr7 yrs exp

Childcare

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a very compassionate person and love children. I have 7years of experience working with children both as a caregiver and a nurse because I was a pediatric nurse back home. I am trustworthy and offer great care. Special needs care available.
5.0
"Melvis is a heaven saint, she pays much to details and so organized as well as dependable. She's got positive energy and does a good job. I would recommend Melvis to you and your family. Thank you Melvis I hope to work with you again."

Naomi L.

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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Laurie was wonderful! She is very experienced and was not afraid of my tantrum-throwing toddler. She left a detailed account of the evening and was very pleasant to work with. Will definitely hire again."

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Alice A.


Riverdale, MD

$30/hr2 yrs exp

special needs

Empathetic, lovely, respectful and professional caregiver and my Clients needs comes first . I'm so glad to working with your family with all honor.
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Sabria C.


Upper Marlboro, MD

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Sabria I am 23 years old. I have experience as an nanny, personal care aide, and housekeeper. I do have a car that is fully insured . I have a bachelors degree in criminal justice and working on a masters in mental health counseling. I worked for a personal care agency for over 4 years. I also worked through care....
5.0
"Sabria is such an amazing asset to my family. I have 3 children, one of which has special needs, that Sabria cares for. Sabria is punctual, reliable, kind, caring, and 100% trustworthy. She takes the best care of my children and goes above and beyond every day...

Canaan B.

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Julanda Y.


District Heights, MD

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver/Tutor Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a college grad. I have worked in an elementary public charter elementary school for 5 years. I have also been a Tutor/Mentor since 2006. I am also a Home Health Aide & TME (Trained Medication Employee). I have taken care of physically/ mentally challenged adults for the last 10+ years. In addition to working with children...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Bladensburg, MD

Akia W.

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 wherever needed, whether it was helping...

- Sasha R.

Meredith R.

5.0

Meets all my requests and if I told her specific details she follows them kids listen to her and she comes in on short notice keeps the house clean

- Dapre S.

Hannah B.

5.0

Hannah has taken care of our two kids quite a bit now. My husband and I are are especially thankful to have been able to hire Hannah because she works incredibly well with our autistic child, really seeking to understand him. But both our kids adore Hannah. She is a great babysitter.

- Alissa R.

Sabria C.

5.0

Once we interviewed Sabria, we stopped looking at other applicants because we knew she was the best fit for our family. She assisted with childcare, housekeeping, and cooking and we were always exceptionally pleased with her services! Sabria instantly formed a bond with our kids and they loved...

- Jennifer M.

Sumaiyah A.

5.0

Sumaiyah was great with our daughter! She arrived early and was very professional and kind. I liked that she stayed in communication with us, letting us know her arrival time, when she arrived and when she made it back home safely. She was warm and welcoming and my daughter really likes her. We will...

- Care member

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