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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 March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Capitol Heights, MD

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Cloe M.


Washington, DC

$18-22/hr

5.0

(1)

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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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Katia A.


Washington, DC

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part- Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I was an Au pair back in 2016, and I had such an amazing experience with both of my families. I love kids, teaching them and learning from them is the motive for me to want to be a part of their lives. I am exited to have this opportunity and I can provide references upon request. When I worked with my second family as an au...
Katia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"I hired Katia to care for my daughter on weekends. My daughter is 25 years old with mild intellectual disabilities. Katia has been energetic, kind and reliable. She is creative in thinking up ideas to get my daughter to engage in activities and to get her out of...

Whitney A.

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Danitza R.


Arlington, VA

$15-20/hr

Part-time Companion/Caregiver Available

I am an upbeat person and I am very compassionate, encouraging, and trustworthy. I am motivated by helping others. Hence, the majority of my professional, volunteer, and academic experiences have been dedicated to educating and taking care of people. I have background taking care of children, teens, and adults with special...
Danitza can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, visiting physician, respite care
5.0
"Danitza is personally committed to the care of my wife and is very attentive to her needs. She is punctual and detail oriented. She has an excellent personality and remains flexible to meet any needs that arise."

Michael C.

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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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Queeny B.


Washington, DC

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked as an ABA therapist and as a camp counselor at a camp for children with special needs in Rhinebeck, NY.
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Tekisha B.


Bowie, MD

$32/hr10 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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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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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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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, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & 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.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am Asistencia teacher pre-k sped I work with kids with Austin and with different other kids let me know if you have any questions. Free to call me.
5.0
"Delmy was great with my son, very warm and friendly. She has experience with ASD kids it would recommend her again"

Care member

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Shannel S.


Arlington, VA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

4.3

(3)

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, respite care, live-in home care, dementia, 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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Anne N.


Washington, DC

$24-30/hr10 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: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & 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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Anna N.


Bowie, MD

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Attendant Looking For Full-time Work

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I am a GNA, CNA, CMT I am a caregiver with 9 years experiences . . I provide care for people w with Alzheimer, Parkinson, mental disabilities, disorder, etc. l provide ADL . like, giving shower , community outing, laundry, range of motion, companion care, safety supper vision, incontinent care, encourage fluid intake, excises...
Anna can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, respite care, visiting nurse
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Anna meets me after she finishes her regular job. She even comes out from her house on her day off. If she can't make it, she arranges for a substitute to fill in for her. She is very pleasant person. I have hired her back after a 90 day break in July and as my...

Robert W.

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Annette K.


Hyattsville, MD

$13-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a special needs caregiver for over 25 years and care for clients of all ages. I empathetically and patiently Provide for the clients emotional, physical and mental needs. I provide support with daily tasks to all my challenged clients with love and respect. I accompany to school/classes/therapies if desire and...
4.0
"Annette, went above and beyond in her duties! What a blessing she is."

Samantha B.

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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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Keanu N.


Hyattsville, MD

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Residential Special Needs Care Giver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Keanu. I am looking for part-time or full-time work as a special needs provider, child care provider, or dog walker near Arlington, VA. I stay fit and healthy to keep up with my clients that I work with who may have and or may need high energy to keep them moving throughout the day. I have been working at Spurwink a...
5.0
"I can't write in words how wonderful person he is . Keanu has been helping us for almost a year , he is a hard working person we have ever known . Not only he is a wonderful mentor for our Autistic son , but also he is his best friend to trust and a person to...

Sherry B.

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Stacy H.


Washington, DC

$18-22/hr11 yrs exp

Bilingual Babysitter Extraordinary!

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

*Available only evenings and weekends* I have 10+ years of experience and have been babysitting in the dmv area for 6+ months. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Swimming Supervision, crafts, & more. I'm comfortable with any outdoor activities, but I'm also able to entertain and watch children inside! I have two little...
Stacy can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Stacy is a great sitter! We have three kids and she does a fantastic job hanging out with them and handling the routines along the way. "

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Ainsley T.


Fort Washington, MD

$18-30/hr7 yrs exp

Christian Child Care Provider

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I have been taking care of children for over 5 years. This has included special needs children. I am willing to travel a short distance from my house. I'm a Christian. I believe in Jesus Christ as my Savior. My availability is pretty flexible. Please let me know what you need. We have 2 dogs and a cat. I love photography...
Ainsley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I have been a licensed daycare provider for over 10 years. Ainsley T. has come to substitute and work along side of me and my staff. She was always punctual and very hands-on with the children. I will definitely recommend her for any childcare positions."

Janell T.

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Tawanda S.


Washington, DC

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a Bachelors in Psychology with a Minor in Child Development. I have 4 years of experience with working with and teaching children with disabilities. I have a nephew with autism with whom I cared for, for several years, while my sister worked. I am patient, loving, understanding, and open to learning new things. I am...
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Jamila D.


Washington, DC

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Available Full-Time For Companionship, Light Housekeeping And Meal Prepping

I am a former CNA who has over a decade of hands on experience in healthcare. I am passionately dedicated to the care of seniors and special needs individuals. For years I have worked closely with adults living with special needs, Alzheimer's and dementia, as well as physical ailments (both acute and chronic). I am familiar with...
Jamila can also help with: Visiting nurse, personal care, home modification
5.0
"Jamila has worked for us on weekends for 2 years. She takes care of both of my elderly parents and does a good job with both. She's friendly, pleasant, reserved, and attentive."

Cecil D.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Capitol Heights, MD

Katia A.

5.0

I hired Katia to care for my daughter on weekends. My daughter is 25 years old with mild intellectual disabilities. Katia has been energetic, kind and reliable. She is creative in thinking up ideas to get my daughter to engage in activities and to get her out of her comfort zone. She is patient and...

- Whitney A.

Danitza R.

5.0

Danitza helped me greatly during and after a medical procedure I had done in August of 2018. Danitza visited me just after my surgery and even informed family members of the status of my condition after talking to nurses. Danitza provided excellent at home care as well which included walking with...

- Nick C.

Yeny P.

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.

Sabria C.

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 by helping with meal prep and...

- Canaan B.

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.

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