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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Derwood, MD

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 2 years

Special needs caregivers in Derwood, MD

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Angel R.


Derwood, MD

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced And Compassionate Care Provider

5.0

(3)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Angel & I've got 5 years experience in paid childcare services. Ranging from children 3 months to late teens. I've recently been working with an infant and toddler & absolutely loved the year and a half with them. But I'm open to children of all ages. I've also got special needs experience as I've worked with...
Angel can also help with: Errands, hospice services, companionship, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"She is very passionate, warm and very caring."

Bhekinkosi B.

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Angel R.


Derwood, MD

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Special needs caregiver.

I have Special needs experience with clients living with diabetes, autism, dementia & Parkinson. I am able to assist assist with feeding, changing & clothing, personal care, light housekeeping & cooking. I'm great with people because I'm patient & compassionate. I really like helping where I can.
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Sharifa K.


Derwood, MD

$17-30/hr

Special Needs Care Giver

I am an experienced caregiver. I treat my clients with respect, friendship, love and care. I am hardworking and professional.
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Camille R.


Derwood, MD

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

I'm from Brazil. I have been working as a nanny for the past 6 years I have experience with infants to teenagers. I am a licensed nurse by profession in my country , clean background check, up to date immunizations. I love reading, arts and crafts, outdoor activities, all kinds of games. Anything that can stimulate the kids...
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Elena M.


Derwood, MD

$15/hr1 yrs exp

2004-2016 Volunteer work with orphans and kids with special needs from 3 y. o. to 18 y. o. I helped to take care of them, to teach them, and helped them to organize creative projects for fairs, festivals and competitions. A lot of children had special needs and challenges including physical and emotional. I enjoy taking care of...
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Valerie R.


Derwood, MD

$15-25/hr

Part Time Evening Care And Weekends

I have always loved people. As long as I can remember, caring for people and helping was always an intrinsic attribute. I have worked with emotionally disturbed children and autistic children as part of my job with the local school system. Further, I sat with and cared for a 91-year-old woman with alzheimer's for many months...
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Angel R.


Derwood, MD

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name's Angel and I have been a nanny and babysitter for 6 years now. I have a business degree and currently working on m BSc. Some of my childcare qualifications are a certificate in infant care and behavioural course in toddler care. I am also CPR certified and have a clean driving record. In my spare time I enjoy...
Angel can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Hello! My name is Bella! I currently am a sophomore at Flagler College studying Deaf Education. I have extensive experience with a wide variety of children, including those with special needs! I am fluent in both English and Spanish and I am currently taking my fourth year of American Sign Language. I have a teaching job during...
Arabella can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
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Vera N.


Silver Spring, MD

$19-25/hr2 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 was great with the kids. Very fun and enthusiastic! Exactly what I was looking for. My son loved her and she always took him to the park which is his favorite place. I'd definitely use her again if possible."

Sharon S.

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Jamie C.


Germantown, MD

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Nanny/Tutor

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of three grown children, one with special needs. I also have two grandchildren, ages 7 & 3 and 1 Golden doodle! I have a degree in Early Childhood Education, certification in Elementary Education, and extended experience with special needs children. My experiences have given me great opportunities to work closely...
Jamie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Camila, and I'm looking for a full-time or part-time nanny position. With 7+ years of experience as a nanny, including caring for children with special needs, I am dedicated to helping families ease their day-to-day stresses by ensuring their little ones are safe, loved, and happy Key Qualifications: CPR and...
Camila can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Camila was an absolute pleasure to work with. She provided expert, compassionate care to our infant daughter. Camila is heavily engaged in her development, physically, intellectually and socially. She uses an app to help guide she appropriate activities and...

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Charlene O.


Rockville, MD

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Career Nanny/Teacher Of 20 Years Looking For Full-Time Job

Hi. I have 25 years of childcare experience. Childten are my passion! I just finish nannying for a family for 3 years, with 4 sweet children, 4-year-old(twins), 6 and 9(special needs). Both parents are physicians I created and implemented daily a stimulating structured schedule. Consisted of music, art, outdoor activities,...
Charlene can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My kids love to be with Charlene because she always makes sure she is fully engaged with them and attentive to their needs. She is creative and kind and my kids consider her like family. She encourages my kids to engage in activities that require them to use their...

Rachel W.

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Belinda N.


Gaithersburg, MD

$23/hr7 yrs exp

To mom and or dad, I hope this message finds you well! My name is Belinda. I'm excited to apply for the nanny position and available to start immediately. I have experience caring for children ranging from newborns to 12-year-olds, including those with special needs. I genuinely enjoy engaging children in outdoor activities...
5.0
"Amazing caregiver, who understands the value of providing genuine company and emotional support. My mother felt care for by an extended family member, not just a worker! Thank you Belinda. Mom is no longer here but I hope your next family treats you with all the...

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Rachel T.


Rockville, MD

$19-25/hr1 yrs exp

4.0

(1)

My name is Rachel and I am a child care/special needs professional. I have experience working with children of all ages from all different circumstances and abilities. I am also open to working with teens and adults. I am caring, creative, responsible, energetic, perceptive, and engaging with a great sense of humor and a focus...
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Jessica B.


Rockville, MD

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Loving Special Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I`m 29 years old Bachelors Degree Nurse in another country. Have worked for families with special needs members. I love taking care of people, so that`s a job I feel confident and proud of because it makes me happy. In addition to Special Needs care I offer Child Care and Senior Care service. During this 2020 Pandemic I`m...
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Ashley C.


Rockville, MD

$27/hr6 yrs exp

Full-time And Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Ashley, and I recently moved to the DMV area! I earned my Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Childhood Education, and Special Education in 2022. My journey in childcare began at age 12 as a mom's helper, and since then, I've had the privilege of providing care for numerous families, teaching preschool, and working...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Ashley is a great young girl, she has hung out and played, read to, and babysat my 2 young grandsons for the last 5 year's during the summer. Just great with young kids. I am friends with her family. Went to the beach yesterday and my daughter had her friend with 2...

Kate S.

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Miranti M.


Rockville, MD

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

A Loving And Multitasking Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a happy wife and mom of one sweet little daughter. I am graduated from Psychology and I have been working with children for more than 20 years, including as a nanny from toddler to 10 years old, infant babysitter, school-homework assistance, piano lesson tutor, teaching in pre-school and elementary level, working with...
Miranti can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Miranti is very caring and always look for a way to assist when needed. Someone I can trust my child with. Highly recommended!"

Doris V.

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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: Hospice services, visiting physician, dementia, personal care, home modification
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Icilma worked in my mother's home to help her for a period of 2 1/2 to 3 years.She was an angel! At the beginning my mother needed only some supportive care with meals and walks. She cooked meals just as my mother requested and was wonderful company taking her for...

Phyllis J.

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Diane N.


Rockville, MD

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Flexible Caregiver Avalaible!!!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced Caregiver with CPR and First Aid certifications. Organized and collaborative team player strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Proficient in caring for geriatric patients to improve overall health and well being. I managed the daily activities and recreation of children with special need.
4.0
"We only had Diane for 3 hours but she was great. What I loved the most was that she interacted with my infant twins so well, and she played with them a lot. A lot of times we'd have babysitters just kind of "watch" our kids, but Diane actually gave them that...

Ellen O.

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Lourdes F.


Rockville, MD

$35-50/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Nurse from El Salvador Available to Work Part or Full Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a nurse graduate in my country of El Salvador and I have a lot of experience working as a babysitter. One year ago I worked as an aide in a school for kids with special needs in Arlington Co., VA, it was an interesting job because I had the opportunity to know more about Autism, Down syndrome, etc. Working with and...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Derwood, MD

Angel R.

5.0

She is very passionate, warm and very caring.

- Bhekinkosi B.

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.

Camila M.

5.0

Camila was an absolute pleasure to work with. She provided expert, compassionate care to our infant daughter. Camila is heavily engaged in her development, physically, intellectually and socially. She uses an app to help guide she appropriate activities and exercises. Camila has such a bright and...

- Care member

Charlene O.

5.0

My kids love to be with Charlene because she always makes sure she is fully engaged with them and attentive to their needs. She is creative and kind and my kids consider her like family. She encourages my kids to engage in activities that require them to use their bodies and their minds, but she...

- Rachel W.

Belinda N.

5.0

Amazing caregiver, who understands the value of providing genuine company and emotional support. My mother felt care for by an extended family member, not just a worker! Thank you Belinda. Mom is no longer here but I hope your next family treats you with all the love and care that you deserve.

- Care member

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