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Find special needs caregivers in Capitol Heights, MD that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Capitol Heights, MD

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Capitol Heights, MD

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Akia W.


Capitol Heights, MD

$13-30/hr • 10 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, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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.

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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Claudia T.


Capitol Heights, MD

$20-50/hr • 7 yrs exp

I'm so passionate about working with children with special needs children/ young adults because it gave me a new experience on how to care for someone who is special needs and also to help them Experience the world and give them that push and support system they need to be able to do certain things themselves my grandfather use...
I, Olive, is a compassionate caregiver with a special focus on supporting individuals with mental illness and/or autism. With empathy and understanding, I provide personalized care and companionship to those facing these challenges. Whether it's creating a calming environment, assisting with daily tasks, or offering emotional...
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Morgen K.


Temple Hills, MD

$18-40/hr • 7 yrs exp

Compassionate Care Giver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 7 years of experience caring for children and the elderly, and people with special needs. With me, your love ones will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. I provide total care, cleaning cooking,...
Morgen can also help with: Hospice services, errands, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
4.0
"Morgan is very patient,attentive,hard working and extremely punctual. Open to positive criticism. open to learning new things .she works well with other people. Honest,ask questions when she is confused about something. Will go extra mile to make sure all looks...

Roseline N.

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Dionne H.


Hyattsville, MD

$30-35/hr • 10 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, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Shellie F.


Fort Washington, MD

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Caring!! Dependable!! Professional! Experience-25 years Facilities where I have worked- hospitals , maternity wards-daycare , military bases-mental wards for children-private homes Certificates, cna, CPR, first aid Specialize in , sleep training , infant Care, special needs, Down syndrome, autism Offering , infant care only...
Shellie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Daungelia L.


Washington, DC

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello family, I cared for many children in my lifetime, from ages 2 days old to 16 years old, also children with special needs as well. I love watching children and teaching them. I'm a very reliable, responsible and patient person. I am CPR, First Aid Certified and A Newborn Care Specialist and worked at a Jewish Community...
Daungelia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

4.0
"Maybe she will work for your family! But no luck for interviewing with us.. Set up an interview the day before after confirming our posting which included light meal prep and housekeeping. Late night I received a message that she does not cook and will not clean...

Adam M.

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Bari F.


Arlington, VA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Teacher, Part Time Babysitter!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am looking for an after school babysitting job. I am currently a full-time teacher in Fairfax County. This is my 6th year teaching! I have taught grades 1-3, special education and general education. I have had several babysitting jobs since I moved to Arlington in 2012. My responsibilities have included picking children up...
Bari can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"My girls loved Bari when she watched them for 2 days last month. She played lots of fun games with them and fun crafts. The girls can't wait until she babysits for us again."

Susannah M.

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Sahara T.


Washington, DC

$15-24/hr • 8 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, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Sahara took care of my two young kids, aged 6 and 8, when she was in high school. The kids love playing with her, going to the play-ground and to the library with her. She is an excellent reader and helps them with their school work. We definitely missed her...

Emily S.

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Atinuke O.


Lanham, MD

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

My name is mofolasayo, but many people I have work for prefer calling me Joy. I am an experienced CMT/Home health Aid, seeking employment in a related establishment . I have worked with several patients with different levels of care requirements and also been involved with home care , food handling and companionship . I am very...
5.0
"The attraction to Mrs. Atinuke was that she has done so well with her own children , she worked with individuals with disabilities and my girls took to her immediately. She was heaven sent!"

Michelle L.

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Sarie B.


Washington, DC

$25-42/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello families! My name is Sarie and I am a positive, reliable, patient person who has 9+ years of experience working with children, infants to teenagers. I also have a lot of experience working with children with special needs. In 2021 I received my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and recently received my...
Sarie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"We hired Sarie to be our nanny for the summer and we got so much more. Sarie has been such a blessing to our family and we all truly adore her! We have 5 children including one with significant special needs and Sarie has done an amazing job with them all! We're...

Shannon A.

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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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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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Shella N.


Bowie, MD

$52/hr • 6 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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.

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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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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Yeny P.


Upper Marlboro, MD

$17-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Private Duty Home Health Care Assistant

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am Private Duty Home Health Caregiver from Cuba. I newly moved from Florida and my Home Health Assistant license and permit are from that State. I have experience with Adult Home Health Care for over 10 years and from that paid work more than 3 years. I have 15 years of experience with Special Needs children. I am very...
Yeny can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Yeny is very skilled, experienced and reliable home health professional. She is talented, quick learner, caring and warm person. She pays attention to details, notices things herself, is tidy and happy to learn new things. I would recommend her for both, for senior...

Evy K.

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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:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Adriana E.


Arlington, VA

$100/hr • 10 yrs exp

Extensive Background In Healthcare And Education

Academic background: 1) UCLA- Biochemistry, 2) George Mason University- Nursing. My hospital experience includes the ICU, surgery, interventional radiology, and dialysis, each of which afforded me invaluable firsthand knowledge of the many disparities in our healthcare system. My aim is to address those disparities through...
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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Capitol Heights, 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.

Morgen K.

5.0

Morgen always worked above and beyond our expectations. She's outgoing and very helpful. It was a real pleasure to know and have her in our household. She's family.

- Kenric S.

Dionne H.

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 used to work for for special needs...

- Care member

Daungelia L.

4.0

Maybe she will work for your family! But no luck for interviewing with us.. Set up an interview the day before after confirming our posting which included light meal prep and housekeeping. Late night I received a message that she does not cook and will not clean (according to her nannies do not do...

- Adam M.

Bari F.

5.0

My girls loved Bari when she watched them for 2 days last month. She played lots of fun games with them and fun crafts. The girls can't wait until she babysits for us again.

- Susannah M.

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