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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Columbia, MD

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Columbia, MD

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Nashmise A.


Columbia, MD

$34/hr • 8 yrs exp

The Nanny To Be With

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Since a very young age, I have always been drawn to caring for children of all ages. I'm looking for a way to make some extra money on top of my full-time job doing what I love. I have also worked with Special Needs children, as well as general education children at the elementary age recently. My family has always felt...
Nashmise can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Heidy G.


Columbia, MD

$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Part-time Senior Care Giver.

Hi! I'm a mother of 2, a young man age 25, and a 18 years old. I have experience with elementary, middle, and high school, work with special need angels for 10years. Bilingual (English, Spanish and basics of ASL) Also experience with senior care (Alzheimer, dementia, recovering from a struck or simply companion)
Heidy can also help with: Personal care, dementia
I have experience with my daughter who has special needs. She had a tracheostomy and G-tube. I am very caring and friendly with people of all ages. I have worked as a special education teacher and para educator for the last 8 years.
Fauzia can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation, light cleaning
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Loren U.


Columbia, MD

$17-50/hr • 2 yrs exp

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Hi! I have been working with children for a little over two years mostly in childcare centers. I am infant and toddler certified, CPR and first aid certified. I have experienced with all age groups as well as special needs children. I'm currently pursuing a nursing degree with the goal of becoming a pediatric nurse. enjoy...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Deborah K.


Columbia, MD

$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

I have over 30 years of experience providing compassionate care for adults and seniors with special needs in the home setting, who have diverse needs---including dementia, diabetes, cardiac disease, developmental disabilities, and mobility impairments. I can provide respite care and relief for caregivers, and am committed to...
Deborah can also help with: Respite care, visiting nurse
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Umu B.


Columbia, MD

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Dedicated and nurturing multilingual care giver with over 10 years' experience working with infants, toddlers, children, and the elderly overseas in South Africa and Europe. Possess an additional 5 years working in the United States particularly with special needs children by providing treatment plans and providing extra care...
Umu can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

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Michelline A.


Laurel, MD

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

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Vera N.


Silver Spring, MD

$19-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

I have been working with kids and seniors for the past 4 years. I have a cna and a CPR license. I have been working with seniors with dementia, Alzheimer's and special needs.
Vera can also help with: Grocery shopping
5.0
"Vera helped my husband and l with our son, they bonded so quickly. We loved having her at our home, she helped our son with arts! We greatly appreciate her help"

Flora M.

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Stephanie M.


Laurel, MD

$25/hr • 10 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, dementia, errands, companionship, home modification, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Stephanie cared for my mom, who has very advanced dementia, for several years. She is extremely capable, dedicated and trustworthy. Excellent communication. Very friendly, gentle demeanor, great for dementia patients. "

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Tahira R.


Laurel, MD

$16-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am reliable caring and loving person I am gentle and love helping people especially those who have special needs. I want to provide with comfort and security of having trustworthy.
5.0
"She is so caring and nice.she deals with all the stuff very patiently and she is always willing to help me"

Uzma S.

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Anika T.


Laurel, MD

$12-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with children and adolescents for nine years from the ages of 5-21. Majority of my experience is with children with special needs. Additionally, I have experience with infants and toddlers. I am CPR, AED, and First Aid certified. I am reliable, outgoing, and very patient! I enjoying reading, stilt walking,...
Anika can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Anika served as a part-time caregiver for my children. She cared for my two daughters; ages 1 and 3. I highly recommend her for future employment. She was very dependable and I feel blessed to have her as a part of my children's lives. Anika has a kind heart. She...

Kelly M.

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Ashley O.


Jessup, MD

$15-20/hr • 10 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: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Mutiat J.


Elkridge, MD

$14-19/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Practice CPR and First Aid in case of emergencies. Monitor child for behavioral changes and report variations to parents. Determine child's cause for distress and comfort them when they cry. Bathe, dress and groom child. Prepare nutritious meals and snacks for the child. Help eating meals and guide concerning habits of eating.
5.0
"Nikki was very reliable and comfortable with our two baby boys - we were grateful for her help! She was very easy and quick to communicate with as well. We would confidently recommend her and we hope to hire her again someday!"

Kate D.

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Dianna M.


Elkridge, MD

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Newborn Care 2024

*Vaccinated and boosted, Tdap and flu *CPR/First Aid are expired but willing to renew* Education: AA in general studies BS in psychology Certificate in Psychological First Aid 90 Hour Infant/Toddler Child Care certificate 28 hours of Newborn Care Specialist classes Certificates in Preventative Healthcare for the Newborn...
Dianna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We loved Dianna and my son really flourished under her care. It is nerve-wracking going back to work with your first and you want to make sure they are well cared for and loved. Dianna did all of that!! My son was slow to speak because he was growing up in a...

Kara G.

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Marlene A.


Laurel, MD

$25/hr • 9 yrs exp

My Name Marlene. I Have Been CNA/HHA For Over 8+ Years.

I think of myself as caring and compassionate and I enjoy helping the elderly and people with special needs. I have worked over 8+ years working with and caring for seniors, this is something that I am very passionate about. I have 8+ years of experience in CNA / HHA. I have experience in Alzheimer, dementia and total care I do...
Marlene can also help with: Meal prep, errands, personal care, dementia, light cleaning
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Marlene cared for my elderly father in his East Coast home for several years. I was living on the West Coast and never once worried that he was not getting the best possible care for his many and increasing ailments. Marlene was attentive, thoughtful, and capable....

Maria R.

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Teena E.


Laurel, MD

$30/hr • 10 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:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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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Nathalia T.


Laurel, MD

$20-25/hr • 5 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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, 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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Sethatina N.


Laurel, MD

$15-20/hr • 10 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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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Sydney A.


Laurel, MD

$20/hr • 3 yrs exp

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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, 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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Columbia, MD

Vera N.

5.0

She used to babysit my son before we moved to North Carolina. My kids liked her even my mom and my wife loved her .

- Lamiteck H.

Stephanie M.

5.0

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

- Care member

Tahira R.

5.0

She is so caring and nice.she deals with all the stuff very patiently and she is always willing to help me

- Uzma S.

Anika T.

5.0

Anika served as a part-time caregiver for my children. She cared for my two daughters; ages 1 and 3. I highly recommend her for future employment. She was very dependable and I feel blessed to have her as a part of my children's lives. Anika has a kind heart. She 's patient and has nurturing...

- Kelly M.

Ashley O.

5.0

Ashley was a wonderful sitter for my kids. She was patient with me as I kept missing our scheduled phone calls due to work. She was communicative and punctual. She was awesome with the kids, they loved her. When they got up the next morning they immediately asked for Ashley. We can't wait to have...

- Katie V.

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Ratings for Columbia, MD special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.4 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Columbia, MD are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.