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Special needs caregivers in Chesapeake City, MD

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Benjamin J.


North East, MD

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Unlocking The Puzzles Of Autism Specific To Each Person.

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I have over 10 years of experience. I enjoy and have had great success helping family's if can help with Behavior - Positive Behavioral Support and Behavior - Applied Behavior Analysis.
I have been a volunteer with special Olympics for over 11 years. I volunteer with people with all sorts of disabilities including autism. I used to be a substitute teacher in a classroom full of kids with autism
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Olivia D.


Elkton, MD

$16-26/hr1 yrs exp

Let's Spend Time Together !

Hi there! I'm Olivia from Elkton , MD! I would love to spend time with your family member assisting in any way that I can! I am fine with anything from help cleaning their room to taking a walk to just being a listening ear :)
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Rebecca E.


Middletown, DE

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

SAHM Would Love To Provide Dedicated Baby Care

Hey there! I'm a 36-year-old SAHM with degrees in elementary education and psychology, looking to make a little money as a care provider. My son, 9 years old, is gone at school everyday, and I have plenty of free time to devote to caring for another child. I am partially disabled and have some difficulty getting out and about,...
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Emotional and Psychological Needs Acceptance and Inclusion Feeling valued and included in family, school, and community. Emotional Support Encouragement, patience, and understanding from caregivers, teachers, and peers. Therapeutic Support Access to counseling or therapy (e. g., play therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy).
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Kayla R.


Middletown, DE

$13-24/hr10 yrs exp

As a friendly and approachable caregiver with over a decade of experience, I'm passionate about positively impacting children's lives. My goal is to provide a nurturing and educational environment where they can thrive. I believe in open communication with parents and follow their preferred method, whether it's verbal at pickup...
Kayla can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

Hello, my name is Madison. I am 21 years old and from North East, MD. I have worked in childcare for 5 years. 4 years I was a daycare teacher for K-6 as well as substituting in Pre-K. Now, I am a Paraprofessional for Elkton High School where I provide support to special needs children. Additionally, I have off during the summer...
Madison can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Madison B.


North East, MD

$20-50/hr6 yrs exp

Hello, My Name Is Madison And I'm From North East, MD. I Have 6 Years Of Experience In Childcare.

I have been passionate about childcare since the age of 16. For four years, I had the privilege of working at Jesus Loves Me Childcare Center, where I honed my skills and developed a deep appreciation for the joy of working with children. Upon leaving JLMCC, I embarked on a new journey with CCPS as a Special Education -...
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Shelby F.


Havre de Grace, MD

$18-20/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Caregiver And Sitter That Can Meet A Variety Of Needs

3.7

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a fun, positive and outgoing caregiver with years of experience of working with children with special needs I love taking care kids in their home:) . I currently am a Related Services Facilitator for an elementary school, my job is to help children who are receiving virtual speech therapy. Before I started this job, I did...
Shelby can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Shelby was a godsend for our family. She cared for our 11-year-old son over the summer and was absolutely fantastic. She is kind and resourceful and has seemingly infinite patience. He is on the spectrum and she was able to quickly adapt to his quirks, endlessly...

Kimberly T.

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Sabaina M.


New Castle, DE

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

My Info

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Base upon my experience in the health care field and length service . I can bring a tremendous input to my client making sure to meet their basic daily needs these included meal preparation, assist with bathing , doctor appointment, laundry and also to assist with errands and also assisting my clients with medication since I am...
5.0
"Sabaina M. is a caring, compassionate and committed health aid for my parents. Helping someone with dementia and their spouse is not easy. Sabaina’s companionship and help around the house has been a blessing for our family. She is professional, has great...

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Kandy B.


New Castle, DE

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked as a substitute teacher in the Colonel School District for special needs students for several years. I worked in a vocational program for special needs adults as a job coach and administrative assistant, I have been medication certified before, and CPR and First Aid certified. I enjoyed working as a special needs...
3.0
"I am waiting on Kandy's availability for a future interview."

Katherine V.

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Ella W.


Newark, DE

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Ella and a senior at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia! I'm moving back home to Newark, Delaware in December. I have always loved caring for and playing with children. I have grown up with many younger cousins and babysit them often. For a few years, I volunteered at the Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center in...
Ella can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ella is amazing with our kids and puppy! Our kids adore her and she goes above and beyond for them. She is responsible, honest, and very dependable :)"

Kathryn C.

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Cynthia M.


Newark, DE

$15-26/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hi! I have been a paid babysitter since I was 12, I'm now 26. I have experience with kids of all ages, newborns included. As well as experience taking care of children with special needs and twins. I am currently nannying for an amazing family with 5 children under 7 (every Thursday and Saturday nights) I have been with them for...
Cynthia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Cyndi is a fantastic babysitter. She was really great with my 7 year old twin daughters. One has special needs: Down syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Cyndi was very patient and kind with both children. We would definitely recommend her for sure."

Tara C.

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Sheena T.


Newark, DE

$25/hr15 yrs exp

Friendly And Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have almost 20 years of experience working with children and seniors with special needs. I am certified in CPR, first aide, and abdominal thrust. I am trust worthy, reliable, and immediately available for work.
Sheena can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Sheena has been a godsend to our family. She treats my sister like a family member. When my sister is having a particularly terrible day, Sheena will calm her down and hold her until she stops crying. She will always pick up our phone call and always has a...

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Shawn H.


Aberdeen, MD

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver/babysitter

I have 26+ years of experience raising my 3 children as a SAHM, family manager and homemaker. I home-schooled my kids for 10+ years, before they attended conventional schools. They all graduated with honors. Two of my children have high-functioning autism and other neuro-atypicalities. I'm well-versed in all things...
5.0
"Shawn is extremely thorough, thoughtful and conscientious. She is responsible, knowledgeable about working with children with special needs, practical and dependable. Shawn is also trustworthy and reliable. I have no hesitations in recommending Shawn for...

Lori W.

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Dana A.


Newark, DE

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

CNA And Mother Of 3 Now Adult Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Worked under the supervision of an RN providing bedside care, treatment and clinical documentation for patients on cardiac, hospice, dementia and many other ailments. I love making a personal bond with my clients and treat them with respect, dignity, and compassion. I like to help people gain independence and feel a sense of...
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Madisyn A.


New Castle, DE

$17-19/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a full time student at the University of Delaware with a range of experience with individuals with special needs. Although I am not going to school to pursue anything in this field in the future, many of my babysitting/nannying jobs in the past have been centered around kids with special needs. I have reliable...
5.0
"We hired Madisyn when we came into town for a wedding. She keep our special needs son while we went to the wedding and reception. She took him to play putt putt and took him to eat. She was very kind to J. and did great with him. I would totally recommend hiring...

Melanie W.

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Adiatu K.


Newark, DE

$20-36/hr10 yrs exp

Dedicated Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am passionate caregiver with over 5 years experience working with children between age 4-20. I helped out with activity of daily livings.
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Shawn H.


Aberdeen, MD

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Kind, Loving, Attentive

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have enjoyed many years caring for children, including 25+ years of experience raising my three children as a full-time mom, homemaker and family manager. I home-schooled my kids for 10+ years before they attended public schools. They all graduated with honors. My children are individuals with "2E" autism, ADHD and other...
Shawn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"It makes all the sense in the world that Shawn is on Care.com. She cares about your kids, she cares about your family, and she cares about making the world a better place for all of you. Shawn's a difference maker in her inherent understanding of how to nurture....

Chris Z.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Chesapeake City, MD

Shelby F.

5.0

Attentive and caring with children, especially those with special needs

- Care member

Sabaina M.

5.0

Sabiana worked for us for over a year helping to take care of my mother. She was warm and kind and did everything necessary and more. She was reliable and punctual. I would highly recommend her.

- Care member

Kandy B.

3.0

I am waiting on Kandy's availability for a future interview.

- Katherine V.

Ella W.

5.0

Ella is amazing with our kids and puppy! Our kids adore her and she goes above and beyond for them. She is responsible, honest, and very dependable :)

- Kathryn C.

Cynthia M.

5.0

Cyndi is a fantastic babysitter. She was really great with my 7 year old twin daughters. One has special needs: Down syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Cyndi was very patient and kind with both children. We would definitely recommend her for sure.

- Tara C.

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