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60 special needs caregivers are listed in College Park, MD

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

What others are saying about special needs caregivers in College Park, MD

She's punctual, reliable and my daughter adore her. Thank you Ms.TT

Review for Tykisha T. by Terry J.

Judy was a pleasure to have over to help with my son. Honestly, my son can be quite a handful and doesn't like new people but Judy works

Review for Judy C. by Kassandra M.

Lincy is a Godsend! She bailed me out when I needed care for my 6 and 2 year old boys last minute. She is so very good with my kids and I

Review for Lincy L. by Cheryl O.

Special needs caregivers in College Park, MD

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Cloe M.


Washington, DC

$18-22/hr

5.0

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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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Tykisha T.


Washington, DC

$20-40/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care/Assistant & Elderly Care Provider in Washington, DC

Hello Parents. I am a CDA certified (child development associate) 8+years experience with children ages infant to 16 years of age, children with special needs and "at-risk" children. I reside in NE DC (Brookland). Currently I work pt as a co-teacher at a local private school. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I also have a food...
5.0
"She's punctual, reliable and my daughter adore her. Thank you Ms.TT"

Terry J.

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Judy C.


Hyattsville, MD

$18-28/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Judy. I have been a caregiver for over a decade. I am CPR certified and have taken child development classes in college. I have worked as teacher's assistant in Montessori school for about 2 years. I will be helping your child in her/his learning as needed. I love kids and always bring out the best in them. I...
Judy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Judy was a pleasure to have over to help with my son. Honestly, my son can be quite a handful and doesn't like new people but Judy works miracles. He was well behaved and happy with Judy. She took him out to play, kept him well fed, and clean. It would be an...

Kassandra M.

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Lincy L.


Laurel, MD

$22-25/hr8 yrs exp

Bilingual Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a dedicated childcare provider with 8 years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My journey into caregiving was inspired by my rewarding experiences in previous babysitting roles. I am drawn to the opportunity to positively impact young lives and support families in need of reliable...
Lincy can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lincy is a Godsend! She bailed me out when I needed care for my 6 and 2 year old boys last minute. She is so very good with my kids and I came back to a spotless home. She's cheerful and friendly. I also appreciate that she is a good communicator; keeping me in the...

Cheryl O.

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Atinuke O.


Lanham, MD

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

My name is mofolasayo, but many people I have work for prefer calling me Joy. I am an experienced CMT/Home health Aid, seeking employment in a related establishment . I have worked with several patients with different levels of care requirements and also been involved with home care , food handling and companionship . I am very...
5.0
"The attraction to Mrs. Atinuke was that she has done so well with her own children , she worked with individuals with disabilities and my girls took to her immediately. She was heaven sent!"

Michelle L.

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Shannon H.


Silver Spring, MD

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Aspiring Counselor / Present Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

It is with great interest that I am submitting my resume to become a dedicated caregiver. I am fueled by great ambition towards working as a reliable hand. My focus is to sustain growth within the minds and hearts of those in need. Moreover, I am well versed in managing meals, creating fun and informative activities, and showing...
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Iesha R.


Hyattsville, MD

$15-30/hr2 yrs exp

Nursing Student Available For Part- Time Babysitter After school Evenings, Weekends & Date Nights!

I am a George Washing University Nursing student and also hold a B. S. in Sociology. I am energetic, fun, adventurous, and always down to for story time. I have experience in caring for children 6 months -13 years old and am comfortable with pets too. I am very passionate about providing the best care possible, as I have spent...
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Elizabeth V.


Kensington, MD

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter For Elderly And Children (incl. Special Needs)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've had all 3 covid vaccination shots & have my records card signed & dated. I have worked with dev-disabled adults and children for over 20 years now. I've worked in DDA-certified group homes as well as provided respite care for family caregivers in private homes. I believe that developmentally-disabled people are very similar...
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Jesualdo F.


Silver Spring, MD

$30-35/hr5 yrs exp

Your Jack Of All Trades!

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Jesualdo, and I pride myself on being a versatile and adaptable individual ready to tackle any task that comes my way. With a wide range of skills and a genuine passion for helping others, I am here to make your life a little easier and more enjoyable. Services Offered: Household Management: Expert in maintaining a...
5.0
"Aldo has been working for us for over a month and we cannot be any happier. He is helping us with driving our kids from school. From the time we had the first contact with Aldo, we were impressed with his professional demeanor, his punctuality, and total...

Ruben A.

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Kaylin P.


Hyattsville, MD

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Certified Nurse Assistant/ Home Health Aide

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Kaylin and I am a friendly and energetic individual. I love working with this population because it brings me so much joy and fulfillment. I don't just do my job I go beyond the call of duty because your loved one is of the utmost importance to me. I'm looking forward to working with your loved one/s and making new...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Tyler I am a recent college graduate. I have graduated the University of North Carolina at Pembroke with a degree in Biology. I have experience working with children from ages 2-14. I have been able to create a creative space for children as well a teaching space. I also have experience working with special...
Tyler can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep
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Ashai N.


Washington, DC

$21/hr5 yrs exp

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I have experience babysitting, more specifically kids that are special needs. I'd describe my personality as energetic, bold, passionate. I like working with kids because I get to teach them really cool things and help them learn at each milestone. I'm looking for a job that can allow me to gain more experience and to add on...
Ashai can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ashai looked after our highly active 1 year old when our daughter's daycare was unexpectedly closed. She was extremely reliable and arrived early every day. My husband and I work long hours and she was able to accommodate our schedule from 6:30-6. Our daughter...

Akeila R.

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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, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Nathalia provided. Are for our three kids under 5 a handful of times while we were in between full time Nannies. She was dependable and hard working, always looking for other ways to help us out. We enjoyed having her around and recommend her without hesitation."

Madison C.

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Anna N.


Bowie, MD

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Attendant Looking For Full-time Work

4.0

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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: Personal care, dementia, visiting nurse, hospice services, respite care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Anna N was great with my mother she was a very good help to her needs "

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Anne C.


Silver Spring, MD

$35/hr7 yrs exp

Night Time Caregiver And On Call Caregiver Available, Short Notice

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years experience caring for adults with special needs, I have worked long term with families to help care for their loved ones, especially on autism spectrum. While this work comes with a price, it has been the most rewarding job I have ever held, It gives me instant reward seeing beautiful smiles while creating...
5.0
"Anne was a wonderful caregiver for my 22 year old niece who has special needs. She was kind and patient and fun and reliable. She was very flexible, taking my niece to the zoo 4 times during her visit."

Julia F.

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Sahara T.


Washington, DC

$18-24/hr8 yrs exp

Sahara T

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a reliable, patient, creative, and a very flexible person who has 9 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenager and with children with special needs. I have babysat children in my neighborhood for years and have also volunteered and worked at a local daycare. I am currently a college student who is...
Sahara can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Sahara babysat our young toddler for an evening out, including a successful bedtime (no small feat!). We found her punctual, polite, and eager to get to know our daughter."

Esther A.

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Sumaiyah A.


Hyattsville, MD

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a 22-year-old college student who has experience in childcare for over 8 years. Firstly, I grew up with 5 siblings, 3 of whom are younger than me. I began by babysitting my own siblings, and family friends children, to parents booking me and paying me hourly. I have experience with children ages 0-13 and with childrens with...
Sumaiyah can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sumaiyah was great with our daughter! She arrived early and was very professional and kind. I liked that she stayed in communication with us, letting us know her arrival time, when she arrived and when she made it back home safely. She was warm and welcoming and my...

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Grace A.


Lanham, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

A Special Educator

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a professional teacher with 17 years of experience teaching children with and without special needs. You can expect me to be honest, respectful, reliable, and loving what I do. I am willing to do babysitting, nannying, and tutoring, job during the weekends from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Ms. Grace was absolutely amazing! My kids loved her. She kept them engaged the whole time with learning activities. She had her hands full with a 4yo, 3yo and an 11 month old, but was able to handle them all. She even handled some house work for me. We enjoyed her...

Joy O.

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Kristin B.


Silver Spring, MD

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Care Provider

Hello, my name is Kristin. I have been doing pick up drop offs for 15 years. I also have experience with children on the autism spectrum and emotionally disturbed children. I have studied early childhood development and nursing. I am honest, loving and responsible. I have 4 children of my own (3 teens, 1 baby). With all of their...
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Regina C.


Hyattsville, MD

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time/Weekend Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! Thanks for checking out my bio :). I like to think of myself as a well seasoned caregiver as I have been professionally caregiving since the age of 15. I've worked in a variety of settings for children all the way to geriatric. I've worked as a daycare assistant, nanny, caregiver to the elderly, recreational therapist,...
5.0
"I am a first time mom so finding someone I was comfortable with as well as my daughter (1 y/o) is really important. Regina fit all of my requirements and my daughter loves her she lights up when ever she sees her. I love that I can be away from home and focus what...

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