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Kari O.


Chester, MD

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Respite Or Occasional Care Provider

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I have 7 1/2 years of experience caring for children with special needs. My son had a severe form of epilepsy so most of my experience is first-hand. I am comfortable with seizure monitoring and the administration of medication orally, rectally, and via g-tube. I have years of experience with respiratory therapy (not...
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Cammy F.


Chester, MD

$20/hr1 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as outgoing, kind, and adventurous. I like working with kids because they bring joy to me. There is just something about molding our future generation and seeing things from their viewpoint at the same time that is absolutely beautiful. I'm looking for a job that lifts not only me up, but the...
Cammy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

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Vee A.


Annapolis, MD

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time and Overnight

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified CNA with CPR and AED certification, medicine technician and massage therapist with current background checks and over 10 years experience and I pride myself in going the extra mile for my clients and showing great compassion and reliability. I have experience with clients with dementia, Parkinson's disease,...
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Anna F.


Stevensville, MD

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Pediatric Nurse With Special Needs Experience

Hello, I'm Anna! I'm a Registered Nurse with over 13 years of total nursing experience. I work at Kennedy Krieger Institute and have over 9 years of recent pediatric nurse experience. I take care of infants and children (ages birth - 21 yrs) with special needs and complex medical conditions. I also work in pediatric home care...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Ann S.


Stevensville, MD

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I am a retired RN with many years of experience with head trauma patients and their families. I also have an adult son who is neurologically & perceptually impaired so I am familiar with special education process, as well as the patience and love required to meet his needs.
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Anna F.


Stevensville, MD

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse For Senior Care

Hello! I'm a Registered Nurse with over 13 years experience. My first 4 years of nursing, I took care of adults in the hospital for various diagnoses. My recent 9 years of experience has been taking care of infants and children with special needs and complex medical conditions. I have a very independent 10-year-old at home. I'm...
Anna can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

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Anna F.


Stevensville, MD

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

RN With Special Needs Experience

I'm Anna, I'm a Registered Nurse with over 13 years of nursing experience. I spent my first 4 years working with adults in the hospital (Medical/Surgical, and Cardiac). My most recent 9 years I have been taking care of children with special needs at Kennedy Krieger Institute. My unit specializes in various diagnoses such as...
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Twila W.


Annapolis, MD

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Intellectual Caregiver

Hi. I am Twila and I am a loving, caring and kind person who enjoys working with all people, especially individuals who have special needs. I am a retired certified Special Education Teacher, School Counselor, School Administrator 1 & 2 and a Pupil Personnel Worker (PPW) for the state of Maryland. I would love to be a respite...
I have a godson who has autism and I am looking into pursuing a career in special education. I would love to work with children with autism and/or down syndrome. I have taken many educational courses including special education. I have worked with children for over 25 years as either a lead teacher or a Montessori primary...

Tierra G.


Queenstown, MD

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Looking To Become A Companion

Hello my name is Tierra. I enjoy helping others and being their companion. I have 6 years of experience working with seniors and adults with special needs such as handicapped, dementia, g-tube feeding, seizure disorder, and several others. Please feel free to contact me on my cell phone for more info .
Tierra can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, personal care, meal prep, hospice services & more

Tierra G.


Queenstown, MD

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Well-Qualified Nanny/Caregiver

My name is Tierra ,I'm college Graduate. I hold a Bachelors degree I Criminal Justice and a Advanced Degree in Business. (MBA). I'm also a mom and a wife. I have several years of experience working with children of all ages. I have worked in school settings, Homes, and churches to assist children and adults that requires special...
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Madeline A.


Annapolis, MD

$32-43/hr4 yrs exp

Outgoing, Patient, And Kind Licensed GNA Ready To Meet Your Loved Ones!

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Madeline, I am a 23-year-old caregiver, past experience as a licensed and certified GNA with a year of nursing home experience and three years experience with in home care. I also have a lot of experience with special needs and dementia. I am a compassionate, patient, trustworthy, and dependable caregiver who...
Madeline can also help with: Errands, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Maddie was part of a caregiver team for my 95 year old mother who was terminally ill with bladder cancer. My mother had severe mobility issues. During mother's final months and right to the end when my mother passed Maddie displayed professionalism, patience,...

Diane O.

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Diane P.


Pasadena, MD

$10-25/hr3 yrs exp

RN Looking For Part Time Babysitting Jobs

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

RN who has raised two children with one special needs. I started babysitting 37 years ago. Just looking for occasional jobs. I love kids and pets. I have experience with all ages. My daughter was at a high risk for SIDS. Worked with infant monitoring and infant, child and adult CPR certifications. I love to play board and video...
Diane can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Diane has been very patient with my timid puppy. She replies to my questions very quickly and has been available to take care of my puppy on short notice. I would highly recommend her!"

Joanna B.

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Diane P.


Pasadena, MD

$10-50/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse Available For Part Time Care giving

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a Critical Care RN with 23 years of experience. Due to neck surgery several years ago I can no longer continue with the rigorous demands of hospital nursing. I have worked in almost every aspect of nursing including critical care, emergency department, post anesthesia care unit, endoscopy, outpatient chemotherapy, cardiac...
5.0
"Diane is a wonderful and I feel so lucky to have her helping my family! My parents are in good hands when Diane is scheduled to come by. She takes great care with my elderly father and always has a fun story to share and entertain them with. Diane is also a...

Kristin E.

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Catherine D.


Davidsonville, MD

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Catherine, and I am excited to have the opportunity to meet your family! I have extensive experience caring for individuals with special needs, am a certified teacher, and would be happy to help your children with any Spanish homework :) Feel free to reach out if you have any questions... I am always happy to...
Catherine can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Catherine was one of the absolute best care providers we have ever had! She is even-keeled, reliable, fun, energetic, and all 4 of our children (ages 10-14) loved her, including our 10 yo with autism. She was able to engage each child at their level and interests....

Elizabeth G.

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Hannah M.


Edgewater, MD

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Care Profile

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Hannah, and I first began babysitting and working as a mother's helper at the age of 12 for a family of three children. I have been actively babysitting and working as a nanny since then and have had excellent (long term!) relationships with several amazing families. I have worked as both a full and...
Hannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Hannah is wonderful- reliable, kind, punctual, & organized! She is very sweet and my little boy smiled instantly when he met her! I felt super confident leaving her with my little one and feel blessed that she is available to help me with my seven month old son....

Stephanie H.

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Lisa J.


Severna Park, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic, Fun , Giggle Creator :)

3.5

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a mom to three young adults and grandma . I've worked with children all my life and love kids of all ages. Worked as a paraprofessional with special needs children with handicaps, autism, visually impaired and wheelchair bound. Also have been a mentor with the youth in Bristol Ct. for 16 yrs. love being creative, crafts,...
Lisa can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lisa is wonderful! She's always on time and very reliable. She cares for my baby as if she was her own. My baby loves being with Lisa and always makes her laugh and me happy. Lisa is very knowledge and i feel comfortable asking for her opinion and advice. she...

Megan L.

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Heather T.


Severna Park, MD

$20-34/hr8 yrs exp

Part Or Full Time Care Giver Available

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Many years of experience caring for children. Three years of my experience has been with special needs children.
Heather can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We came to town for a wedding and hired Heather to help out with my 16-month-old son while we were getting ready for the wedding and doing photos. She was super friendly and jumped right in with our son. Punctual and professional. Would use her anytime we are in...

Allison G.

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Shelby T.


Pasadena, MD

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

If you are interested in finding an ambitious, loving, and nurturing nanny, I may be exactly what you're looking for. I've had a passion for children my entire life. With 15 years experience as a babysitter, 10 years as a nanny, and several additional years experience with children in areas of education, you'll find that my...
Shelby can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We were so pleased to have Shelby care for our twin girls this year. She is an extremely calm, flexible, patient and kind caregiver. Typically our children take awhile to warm up to a new person, but they were immediately comfortable and connected with Shelby. She...

Ronald O.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Chester, MD

Madeline A.

5.0

Madeline was extremely dependable and conscientious in caring for my mother who has dementia. She is a very hard worker and cares deeply for people. Also a very good cook! We miss her now that mom is in assisted living.

- Prudence M.

Diane P.

5.0

Diane has been very patient with my timid puppy. She replies to my questions very quickly and has been available to take care of my puppy on short notice. I would highly recommend her!

- Joanna B.

Diane P.

5.0

Diane is a wonderful and I feel so lucky to have her helping my family! My parents are in good hands when Diane is scheduled to come by. She takes great care with my elderly father and always has a fun story to share and entertain them with. Diane is also a favorite of the their little dog!...

- Kristin E.

Catherine D.

5.0

Catherine was one of the absolute best care providers we have ever had! She is even-keeled, reliable, fun, energetic, and all 4 of our children (ages 10-14) loved her, including our 10 yo with autism. She was able to engage each child at their level and interests. She was only in town for a short...

- Elizabeth G.

Hannah M.

5.0

Hannah is wonderful- reliable, kind, punctual, & organized! She is very sweet and my little boy smiled instantly when he met her! I felt super confident leaving her with my little one and feel blessed that she is available to help me with my seven month old son. She is an angel!

- Stephanie H.

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