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Emma M.


Colora, MD

$23-29/hr4 yrs exp

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I am currently a paraprofessional at a cecil county public school throughout the school year, but off in the summers. I am lucky to have worked with kids of all ages and all types special needs. I am comfortable with all pets and animals, having a chickens, a pit bull and bunnies myself. I routinely work with children on the...
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Emma M.


Colora, MD

$20-35/hr6 yrs exp

Sitter And After School Care

Hi! My name is Emma, and I am a paraprofessional at a CCPS high school during the 10 month school year. I have worked as a 2-year-old teacher, before and after school teacher and a summer camp counselor. I been babysitting for as long as I can remember and love kids (and pets!). I work with kids all ages with all different types...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Denise H.


Havre de Grace, MD

$18-30/hr3 yrs exp

Traveling Nanny Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 30 years of experience with caring for children mainly special needs. I've directed an child care centers. I also was a assist to after school programs for troubled youth while providing home cooked meals. Organic and puree diets provide to suit each individual needs. Educational and creative outings learning through...
Denise can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"I usually hire Denise when my son's daycare is closed. She is an amazing Child care provider. I was amazed by how happy my son was around her to the point he cried when she was leaving. She is nice and joyful and always on time. She makes it so easy for me to work...

Sabine Laure M.

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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

3.0

(2)

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping & 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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Denise H.


Havre de Grace, MD

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver/Nanny /Educator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've always been a caring person.. I started working at the age of 16 while in high school. My work ethic is great at age 18 I became a CNA started working with all ages of people for over 25 years . However children with special needs have always added another level of giving. I was a Resource coordinator for developmental...
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Mckenna F.


Darlington, MD

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Time To Play & Learn

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is McKenna, I live in the Darlington area. I work at a special needs school from 8 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. M-F, I am 23 years old, I have been working with kids at schools for 5+ years. I have a 3-year-old nephew & a niece that's now 3 months old in Texas :)) I have always LOVED working with kids and they seem to latch...
Mckenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

3.0
"Did not hire because Mckenna didn’t call back. "

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Ashley T.


Perryville, MD

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Loving Mom Looking To Help You!

Hi there!! My name is Ashley :) I am 35-year-old married mom. My husband Josh and I are high school sweethearts who have been married for 11 years. We have 2 boys. I currently run a registered in-home daycare. My little one is going to be in school full time starting this school year so I am looking to change things up a bit. I...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Early Education

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Lois M.


Peach Bottom, PA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

LPN With 30 Years Experience Caring For Special Needs And Geriatric Clients

Hi, my name is Lois. I am a licensed practical nurse with over 30 years experience caring for others in long term care, assisted living, group home, and private duty settings. I have a great deal of experience with g-tubes, coffilators, oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, foley catheters, hoyer lifts, wound care, personal...
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Shelby F.


Havre de Grace, MD

$15-22/hr2 yrs exp

Loving Caregiver With Years Of Experience

I have a passion for helping those with special needs. I am currently a Related Services Facilitator at an Elementary School. My job is to help children who are receiving virtual speech therapy. Before I started working in this field, I was a caregiver for a lady with intellectual disabilities. I can provide transportation,...
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Vivian D.


Havre de Grace, MD

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver/special needs

I previously worked as a GNA in a local nursing home. I have 13 years of experience working with seniors/special needs both with agencies and through care. com. I have recently taken care of a 90-year-old gentleman who passed this month. I have experience caring for seniors with dementia, feeding, medication reminders, light...
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Jessica M.


Havre de Grace, MD

$25-30/hr2 yrs exp

Senior care

Hello, my name is Jessica. I'm upbeat, hard working and caring. I graduated from Towson University in 2012 with my bachelor's degree in Family and Human Services. Since then I have been working in that field, primarily doing care management. I left my most recent job at the Crisis Center to go back to school full time. Turns out...
Jessica can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Oksana M.


Rising Sun, MD

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Passionate & Hard Working

I have a lot of experience with care-giving and helping the elderly! It's very important in our society today to help those individuals and let them live a full & long life with the help from folks like me. I am passionate with what I do because I love helping & observing people change for the better! I am also clean, organize...
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Juliette M.


Havre de Grace, MD

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible & Attentive Sitter For Children & Pets

** PLEASE READ IN FULL** I've been a babysitter since age 13 to both neurotypical and special needs kids alike to include children on the autism spectrum. I have also walked dogs and watched cats and dogs and lizards. In addition to babysitting and pet sitting, I can help out with light housekeeping as needed, i. e. doing...
Juliette can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I have GNA/CNA experience straight out of high-school, I recently obtained my certified medication technician license. I have done in home health care for the last 2 1/2 years as well as working in an adult day care center currently. I am CPR and first aid certified. I am a mother to a 3-year-old boy, and spend my free time...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a highly experienced childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn and grow. With over 7 years of experience, I am comfortable caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive. I am patient, calm, and creative, and I love...
Tamia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Christiana W.


Havre de Grace, MD

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Compasionate Reliable Care

I have been caring for the elderly and special needs for the last 13years. I currently have a state license as a CNA and work for a nursing/rehab facility. I take pride in my work. It brings me satisfaction knowing that what I do is helping someone and improving their quality of life.
Christiana can also help with: Meal prep, respite care, light cleaning, personal care, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

I have 12+ and 21 children. I have cared for children with special needs, twins and cared for family members children.
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

Hello, my name is Jessica. I'm upbeat, hard working and caring. I graduated from Towson University in 2012 with my bachelor's degree in Family and Human Services. Since then I have been working in that field, primarily doing case management. I currently work full time 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday as a health...
Jessica can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance, errands, companionship, light cleaning & more
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Abigail W.


Port Deposit, MD

$16-21/hr4 yrs exp

Hello!!

Hi my name is Abigail! I am 19 years old and have a car of my own. I am comfortable driving whoever if need be as well. Planning to become an EMT. have 4 years of experience. Started at 15 volunteering at a daycare, and I have been babysitting and watching over kids of all ages ever since. If your still looking for a sitter I am...
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Christiana W.


Havre de Grace, MD

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Special needs caregiver

I have 4 years experience caring for special needs children. I believe they deserve the same care and attention as any other child.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Colora, MD

Denise H.

5.0

Denise is very Attentive when it comes to my child needs. She treated my child as if he was one of her own. When she came to pick him up, he smiles and get so excited that she's there. There were times I was running late to pick up my child and she was very understanding and told me not to rush and...

- Therylonda D.

Shelby F.

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 finding ways to keep him entertained...

- Kimberly T.

Mckenna F.

3.0

Did not hire because Mckenna didn’t call back.

- Care member

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