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Special needs caregivers in Clarksville, MD

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Laila F.


Clarksville, MD

$16-21/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter/Caregiver

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I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am an older sister and auntie who has lots of experience babysitting, playing with, and caring for babies and children. I have plenty of babysitting references as well. I am also a CNA if your loved one needs extra care or has special needs.
Laila can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Sydney A.


Laurel, MD

$20/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Sydney, and I've been babysitting for 3 years. I am 23 years old and a recent graduate from Howard University. I have been with 4 families long term in my last 3 years. I also have experience with special needs children. I have mainly worked with elementary aged children (4-13). I have also have some experience with...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
5.0
"Sydney did a wonderful job caring for our boys! She bought over games and activities for them to participate in and was on-time and very professional! The kids were tucked in and sleeping with everything in order upon our return home. We will definitely be hiring...

Brandon W.

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Fabiana D.


Silver Spring, MD

$22-25/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello families! Experienced nanny with 6 years of experience, having worked with two long-term families. I specialize in caring for babies, children up to 12 years old, and those with special needs, particularly autism. I am CPR certified and currently seeking a full-time position with a family where I can establish a...
Fabiana can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Amazing work and very reliable!!"

Thais L.

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Zufan M.


Silver Spring, MD

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I became a Home Health Aide (HHA) in 2007 working first for an agency and then privately for families. In 2009 I started working privately for an elderly couple living in Northwest Washington, DC. His primary diagnosis was Dementia; hers was Alzheimer's. He died in November of 2015. She died in November of 2018. They both...
Zufan can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Zufan is an outstanding and trustworthy caregiver. She helped my elderly mother get to appointments around DC. I would hire her again in a second. "

David G.

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Nadya A.


Olney, MD

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a loving caring person. My clients are just like my grand parents or a family member to me. with my 12 years experience your beloved ones will be taking care of with compassion.
5.0
"Nadya is very professional, warm and engaging. Our daughter, who has special needs, really enjoys being with Nadya."

Cindy G.

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Icilma J.


Silver Spring, MD

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

I have been a child care provider for over 25 years and an elderly care provider for over 20 years. I am ambitious, punctual, honest, trustworthy, kind and very reliable. I am certified in CPR and first aid as well as hold certificates in medication technician field and experience with special needs children. I am...
Icilma can also help with: Dementia, home modification, hospice services, personal care, visiting physician
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Icilma is a loving and dependable caregiver. She cared for our elderly mother for 5 years in her home and then part time when she entered a group home. We always felt very comfortable with her there with our mother. She had excellent skills of observation and she...

Elizabeth J.

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Michelline A.


Laurel, MD

$20/hr10 yrs exp

I am a CNA/HHA assistant with 10+years work experience in care environment, administering medication, providing support and other quality patient care services. I think myself as caring and compassionate and I enjoy helping the elderly and people with special needs. I have worked over 10+years working with and caring for...
Michelline can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, transportation & more
Skills:

CNA

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Danielle G.


Olney, MD

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

I Am A Loving 34-Year-Old Female Who Is Looking For A Part-Time Nanny Job Or Other Tasks.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Danielle, loving sister, daughter and Aunt of some adorable little toddlers! I have a Dual Bachelor's degree in Mass Communications, and Public Relations. I have been a nanny for many different families for over the course of 15+ years. My mom has been a foster mother my entire life so I have spent plenty of time...
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Danielle has helped our family tremendously with early morning care, after school care, date night care and even overnight. She is 100% dependable and available in a pinch. She helped our kids with their homework daily and she took them to fun and interesting...

Faqir A.

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Erin L.


Columbia, MD

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Full/Part-Time Caregiver Of Children Of All Ages

I have been working with children for 20 years; anything from babysitting or nannying to working in academic intervention in the public school system for six years. I have been a nanny, a preschool teacher and a para-educator with high school students with special needs and elementary age children. I'm competent and can work...
Erin can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Finding a good professional nanny is no easy thing, so it's not surprising that when we found Erin we chose to keep her on for 6.5 years, until our youngest was in kindergarten. Erin cared for our four children, including our twin boys starting at 18 months. When...

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Rachell W.


Columbia, MD

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Preschool Teacher~ Experience With Special Needs And Autism.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a former Baltimore County Public School System 1-on-1 aide in the Pre-k classrooms with special needs children. I find joy in figuring out how to connect with them to help them reach milestones. As a former teacher myself, I enjoy teaching children and watching them learn. I believe everything can be a learning experience...
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Nathalia T.


Laurel, MD

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Has over 5 years of skills babysitting. Worked with special needs children. Is able to cook. Speaks 3 languages
Nathalia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She had personal experience with special needs youth, so we hired her to oversee our special needs son while we took a class at the local college one Saturday. She communicated clearly, arrived promptly, took our care suggestions to heart and did an excellent job...

James M.

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Raven H.


Columbia, MD

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a creative and friendly caregiver with 3 years of experience, I'm passionate about supporting families and providing a safe and nurturing environment for children. My time spent babysitting has shown me the positive impact I can have on children's lives, and I'm excited to continue this rewarding work. I believe in open and...
Raven can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Raven is so sweet and always patient through tantrums. She is able to get our 2 year old to eat more than we can. Raven keeps her entertained all day, and takes her to the park, library classes, and neighborhood walks. She is amazing with our newborn, and always...

Anne C.

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Teena E.


Laurel, MD

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver Available

My name is Teena and I have been CNA for over 20 years, I have experience in Alzhiemer, dementia and total care I do light house keeping, I am very compassionate and reliable think of myself as caring and I enjoy helping the elderly or people with special needs. I am very honest and I have a clean background and clean driving...
Teena can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Teena took care of my elder mother in her home during the last three years of her life; my mother had worsening dementia and was bedridden during most of this time. Teena did an excellent job as her night caregiver, working 12-hour shifts each weekday. She carried...

Mark T.

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Laurie A.


Silver Spring, MD

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Bilingual Caregiver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for many children, some with special needs, both in my home, as well as in the children's homes for over 30 years, ages 3 months old up to 14 years old. I also worked as a co-educator at the Gan Hayeled Nursery School in Washington, DC in the 2-year-old and 3-year-old classrooms. While at the Gan, I received both...
Laurie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She’s great and my son loved her "

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Sethatina N.


Laurel, MD

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Tina. I am currently NOT available for any childcare at this time. Thank you for your interest in my skills and may you find a caregiver who is a perfect match for you and your child(ren). I am a friendly, loving, caring, fair, playful, and firm caregiver who loves children and helping them learn and...
Sethatina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We had the pleasure of working with Tina for 9 months starting when our daughter was 3 months old. The only reason we stopped employment is that we always planned to have our daughter in a full time daycare at 1 years old. We were lucky to have her under our...

Angela M.

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Stephanie M.


Laurel, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I think of myself as caring and compassionate and I enjoy helping the elderly and people with special needs. I have worked over 10 years working with and caring for seniors , this is something that I am very passionate about . I have 10 years of experience in CNA/ HHA. I have experience in Alzheimer, dementia and total care I do...
Stephanie can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, home modification, dementia, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Stephanie was very patient and caring towards her client. She showed compassion at all times"

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Esther W.


Ellicott City, MD

$21-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Esther and I am 24 years old from Howard County, Maryland. I graduated in Spring 2023 from Towson University studying Mass Communications and am working part-time in music & film. I am also an artist and enjoy getting outside, reading, playing games, cooking, animals, and yoga. I have babysat/nannied for many...
Esther can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Esther is phenomenal with kids! My 10 month old is always thrilled to see her! More importantly, Esther is a very responsible, and dependable and I trust her completely!"

Kimberly G.

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Ashley O.


Jessup, MD

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

4.4

(8)

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

(One time jobs only) Hi! I am an occupational therapy assistant and on the side I babysit. I have watched children for the past 11 years including children 2 weeks old-13 years as well as children with special needs. I attended school at the University of Mary Washington as well as St Catherine Univ. I graduated in April with my...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Ashley was wonderful with our son. When I got home the dishes were done and she agreed to stay late. Our son asked about her the following day. We will definitely hire again."

Haley B.

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Icilma J.


Silver Spring, MD

$15-33/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Professional Care Giver

Hello my name is Veronica. I have been a child care provider for over 25 years and an elderly care provider for over 20 years. I am ambitious, punctual, honest, trustworthy, kind and very reliable. I am certified in CPR and first aid as well as hold certificates in medication technician field and experience with special...
Icilma can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Icilma is probably one of the most genuine, kindhearted person I've ever encountered in my life. She was a positive influence in my children's life and really helped me navigate my way through motherhood. I couldn't have asked for a more trustworthy and kind...

Randi W.

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Angelena F.


Columbia, MD

$23-28/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Looking For Part Time Or Full Time Job

Hello, my name is Angelena! I have recently completed a medical assisting program, and I am certified in CPR and first aid. I have cared for special needs children and have experience with all ages including newborns, toddlers, and children up to age 8. I myself am a mother to an amazing 11-year-old! I love to bake fun shaped...
Angelena can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Clarksville, MD

Sydney A.

5.0

Sydney did a wonderful job caring for our boys! She bought over games and activities for them to participate in and was on-time and very professional! The kids were tucked in and sleeping with everything in order upon our return home. We will definitely be hiring again very soon!

- Brandon W.

Fabiana D.

5.0

She's super caring and kind with the children, is extremely reliable, and is always happy going her job. Fabi is a lovely and adorable person!

- Suelen D.

Zufan M.

5.0

Zufan is an outstanding and trustworthy caregiver. She helped my elderly mother get to appointments around DC. I would hire her again in a second.

- David G.

Nadya A.

5.0

Nadya is very professional, warm and engaging. Our daughter, who has special needs, really enjoys being with Nadya.

- Cindy G.

Icilma J.

5.0

Icilma is a loving and dependable caregiver. She cared for our elderly mother for 5 years in her home and then part time when she entered a group home. We always felt very comfortable with her there with our mother. She had excellent skills of observation and she would call us if there were changes...

- Elizabeth J.

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