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Victor M.


Gaithersburg, MD

$21-25/hr1 yrs exp

Kind & Compassionate Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a recent graduate of a local occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program and am currently studying for the national board exam. During my 2+ years in the program, I completed fieldwork in various settings including; schools, psychosocial, assisted living, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. With that being said, I...
5.0
"Victor is absolutely outstanding! He cared for our two dogs when we were away to attend a wedding. We normally take them to a pet hotel, but our older, aging dog recuperating from pneumonia needed to stay home. This is the first time we hired a pet sitter. Victor...

Lisa E.

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Gifty Q.


Gaithersburg, MD

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Friendly Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Friendly caregiver with various certifications. I have experience in working with babies, infants children with special needs and seniors
5.0
"Gifty is a "Gift" sent from above. I have a 19 year old special needs son and she knew exactly how to work with him. She was very patient when he had one of his "moments" and most of all she she was gracious when I told her I was running late home. Thank you Gifty...

Amber V.

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Kailissa S.


Germantown, MD

$22-40/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny/ Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Kailissa. I am a fun loving 25-year-old. I just graduated from University of Maryland in May of 2016 with a bachelor's degree in psychology! I love children and have worked with them my whole life whether it be as a Nanny for a family, a head teacher at a Montessori school or working in the PG county school...
Kailissa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kai was great and watched our two boys while we were in town for a wedding. Was super flexible with timing and took great care of our newborns. We'd hire again if we are back in town."

Brenton P.

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Cielo O.


Gaithersburg, MD

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Cielo, and I am a nanny with over 30 years of experience. My childcare experience expands across all age groups and includes special needs. I find such joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life. I am so excited to meet your family, and my hope in my time with you is to create a lasting impact through...
Cielo can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I'd describe my personality as friendly, responsible, independent, caring, trust worth, hard-worker, reliable. I like caring for seniors because I enjoy helping people. I used to take care of my grandparents and I have a special need teenager. my passion is to help the most needed. I'm looking for a job that make a difference...
Elfy can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, personal care, respite care, home modification & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

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Lia V.


Gaithersburg, MD

$35-45/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Tutoring/Pet Sitting/House Sitting

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have always had a passion to work with children. This is why I am a teacher. I got a bachelors and a masters degree in special education. Currently, pursuing a post masters degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis. During the school year, I teach for MOCO public schools. During the summer, I work for MOCO Department of Recreation...
Lia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Mariama C.


Germantown, MD

$25-35/hr3 yrs exp

Derict Support Professionnel (DSP)

I'm patient, hard working, understanding I like working with kids because I enjoy working with them and I want a better life for them, cause every kids is spécial to me... I've been working as a DSP for almost 2years, I have experience of working with kids adults with autism, and I enjoy my job cause I do it with all my heart,...
I am a compassionate and caring individual who finds joy in helping others. Whether it's offering a listening ear or going on an adventure, I am always present in the moment and ready for anything. I have a deep respect for the elderly and enjoy spending time hearing their stories, learning from their wisdom and providing...
Tricia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, transportation, home modification
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Louise G.


Germantown, MD

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

hello my Name is Louise I have been a caregiver for 13years I have experience with working at a nursing home, assisted living , hospital and private home. I worked at a private home mostly all my years of caregiving and I can tell that I love working with clients , I feel honor knowing that i'am helping a family it can be...
Louise can also help with: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Shanique M.


Germantown, MD

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I am currently employed with a public school Special Education Department, where I work 1-on-1 with an Aspberger student. I have 5+ years providing care for students with Down's Syndrome and high-functioning autism.
Hello, My name is Tatiane. I am caring, compassionate, reliable caregiver. I have years of experience taking care of people with disabilities. I have my own vehicle and I live in Montgomery Village, MD. I am flexible with time and have great references. I look forward to hearing from you.
I've worked with children and adults with disabilities and it was a great experience. Most of my experience has been with adults where I helped them participate in recreational activities both in the center-based day program as well as out in the community. What I loved about the job was seeing the people I supported make...
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Emma C.


Germantown, MD

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

I have worked with children since high school through babysitting, coaching swimming, teaching dance lessons, nannying for a teenager with down syndrome, working at a school for children with special needs, and working in a preschool. I am studying to be an occupational therapist and love working with kids!
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Kayi D.


Germantown, MD

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Being a mother of 4 (Between the ages of 12-20) along with my in-depth education of children, I believe that I can successfully meet your needs in jobs ranging from Infant Care and Baby Sitting to Elementary grade after school and daycare programs. I am currently certified to work with Mixed-Age Groups in Early Childhood Program...
Kayi can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Carmen E.


Germantown, MD

$23-35/hr3 yrs exp

I am a compassionate and patient caregiver with well over 10 years of experience in the industry, mu recent 3 of them caring for an adult with autism spectrum disorder. I understand the challenges presented with caring for someone with special needs and have thorough understanding of their behaviors. I can assist with daily...
Patience to care your loved one I have 5 years experience with children with autism and helped them with basic care including feeding dressings bath and everything they needed
I have experience with individuals of all ages and with a variety of special and medical needs. My patience is endless.
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Gifty Q.


Gaithersburg, MD

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I Love Caring

Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood

My name is Gifty, I'm currently available for a full time nanny position. I'm passionate about childcare, I have 10 years of experience in guiding children. Over the years, I have had the pleasure to work with newborns up to teenage, multiple children, and special needs. I am infant CPR certified, and have excellent...
Gifty can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Jessica W.


Frederick, MD

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Fun, Energetic, And Just What Your Family Needs

HI!! My name is Jessica, I am 24 years old and I LOVE to help others. I have a 27-year-old brother with Downs-Syndrome and 1 nephew and 2 nieces who I adore. I used to babysit in my neighborhood before working at the Volunteer Rescue Squad. I left the Rescue Squad in 2020 and am now in college. I am majoring in Criminal Justice...
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Emma C.


Germantown, MD

$15-20/hr

Fulltime Caregiver (Summer)

I am a junior at Virginia Tech majoring in Human Development and minoring in Disabilities Studies, with a career goal in occupational therapy. I currently lead Young Life Capernaum, a ministry for teenagers and adults with special needs. Additionally, I am a caregiver for a 19-year-old female with down syndrome. I also worked at...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Clarksburg, MD

Victor M.

5.0

Victor is absolutely outstanding! He cared for our two dogs when we were away to attend a wedding. We normally take them to a pet hotel, but our older, aging dog recuperating from pneumonia needed to stay home. This is the first time we hired a pet sitter. Victor had compassion for our situation...

- Lisa E.

Gifty Q.

5.0

Gifty is a "Gift" sent from above. I have a 19 year old special needs son and she knew exactly how to work with him. She was very patient when he had one of his "moments" and most of all she she was gracious when I told her I was running late home. Thank you Gifty for being so good to J. I will...

- Amber V.

Kailissa S.

5.0

Kai was great and watched our two boys while we were in town for a wedding. Was super flexible with timing and took great care of our newborns. We'd hire again if we are back in town.

- Brenton P.

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