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Find special needs caregivers in Derwood, MD that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Derwood, MD

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 2 years

Special needs caregivers in Derwood, MD

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Gifty Q.


Gaithersburg, MD

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Friendly Care Giver

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Friendly caregiver with various certifications. I have experience in working with babies, infants children with special needs and seniors
5.0
"Gifty is a "Gift" sent from above. I have a 19 year old special needs son and she knew exactly how to work with him. She was very patient when he had one of his "moments" and most of all she she was gracious when I told her I was running late home. Thank you Gifty...

Amber V.

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Kailissa S.


Germantown, MD

$22-40/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny/ Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Kailissa. I am a fun loving 25-year-old. I just graduated from University of Maryland in May of 2016 with a bachelor's degree in psychology! I love children and have worked with them my whole life whether it be as a Nanny for a family, a head teacher at a Montessori school or working in the PG county school...
Kailissa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kai was great and watched our two boys while we were in town for a wedding. Was super flexible with timing and took great care of our newborns. We'd hire again if we are back in town."

Brenton P.

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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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Monica M.


Rockville, MD

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I am Monica very respectful young lady who likes to spend time with kids. I have a positive energy and I love being a role model for the kids. I have 6 years' experience working with kids, 6 months-6 years boys and girls. I also have experience on special needs kids with autism and ADHD highly function and non-verbal. I like...
Monica can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Monica is courteous, professional, and punctual. She accommodated my request to have a video call so that my boys and I can meet her. She arrived early and was understanding and patient when I got home a little later than anticipated."

Hanh V.

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Mariatou S.


Rockville, MD

$30/hr13 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi! If you are looking for a caring, patient, creative, versatile caregiver so I'm the right person for your little ones. I have a strong knowledge of developmental stages and I am huge fan of play base learning. I am a professional nanny, certified newborn care specialist, and a certified nursing assistant. I specialize...
Mariatou can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mariatou is the current nanny to my 3 and 1 year old children. She is truly amazing and my children warmed up to her so quickly. She has become a big part of our family. She prepares meals for the children, takes them on walks to the park, does indoor activities...

Jillian D.

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Sarah T.


Gaithersburg, MD

$29-30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny/Babysitter Available For Part-Time/Full-Time Or Date Nights

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am First Aid and CPR certified (recently renewed), and a certified newborn care specialist. I also have a lot of experience with special needs children.
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Sarah is simply an amazing nanny! Sarah worked with our family for a year starting when our son was a newborn until he was about a year old. Sarah is responsible, dependable, always on-time, kind, and has a calm demeanor. She is excellent with babies, and she...

Jess C.

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Clara N.


Gaithersburg, MD

$21-30/hr3 yrs exp

Love To See Children Thrive!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 3 years of experience working with children with special needs. I love to work with all children. Within the home, I can help with Light Housekeeping, laundry, and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I can also help with homework and lessons.
Clara can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My 2yo son had so much fun playing with Clara. She helped clean the house as well and everything was sparkling clean by the time my son woke up from his nap. Highly recommend!"

Eric H.

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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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Lilian V.


Germantown, MD

$25-35/hr4 yrs exp

Lilian K, 26yo, Brazilian.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Lilian from Brazil. I'm 26yo. I've been working as an Au Pair for two years and now I'm working as a nanny. I've had experience with kids between the ages 1 to 12 years old. I've helped with the process of potty training and I also have experience with special needs and I also can do de medication (if they...
Lilian can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Lilian is smart, caring, well organized, a good driver, and our kids absolutely adore her. We know her very well and would hire her again in a heartbeat, would not hesitate to leave our kids with her if we went out of town, she's great with our dogs. She's truly...

Carrie L.

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Jim P.


Rockville, MD

$15-23/hr10 yrs exp

Goal Oriented And Patient

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My first career was IT but now I work primarily with families. I enjoy exercise, cooking, tutoring, coaching, writing, and helping others. I have an MS in Management of Technologies. Vaccinated w/ first aid certs. Available for morning and eve work. Openings 6/1/2023. Experienced with children and adults (incl. autism, SIB,...
5.0
"Jim is a dedicated and loyal person. He goes above and beyond to help those in need. He likes to lighten up the room with jokes and gets along with everyone. Definitely an asset."

Jennifer G.

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Margery D.


Gaithersburg, MD

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a passion for working with people with special needs. Growing up, I was very involved and close with my brother who has Down Syndrome. Before I started teaching, I was a Job Coach for adults with disabilities helping my clients thrive at their jobs.
5.0
"She is delightful and very caring. She understands the needs of our family and is happy to help us as we need her."

Charles A.

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Victor M.


Gaithersburg, MD

$21-25/hr1 yrs exp

Kind & Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a recent graduate of a local occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program and am currently studying for the national board exam. During my 2+ years in the program, I completed fieldwork in various settings including; schools, psychosocial, assisted living, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. With that being said, I...
5.0
"Victor is absolutely outstanding! He cared for our two dogs when we were away to attend a wedding. We normally take them to a pet hotel, but our older, aging dog recuperating from pneumonia needed to stay home. This is the first time we hired a pet sitter. Victor...

Lisa E.

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Kimberly C.


Silver Spring, MD

$18-30/hr4 yrs exp

Patient Caregiver

I'm very patient with my clients. I'm a quick learner for someone with special needs. I'm comfortable with doing just about anything when it comes to care. I have experience with quadriplegic patients. , foyer lifts, incontinence, non ambulatory, wheelchair bound, hospice, bed bound. can do bed baths, sponge baths, fee, dress,...
Kimberly can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

I am good with people. I have worked with seniors for over 6 years and I have come to realize that all people have special needs and I am willing to work with them.
Abebech can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning
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Cielo O.


Gaithersburg, MD

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Cielo, and I am a nanny with over 30 years of experience. My childcare experience expands across all age groups and includes special needs. I find such joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life. I am so excited to meet your family, and my hope in my time with you is to create a lasting impact through...
Cielo can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

I am a compassionate and caring individual who finds joy in helping others. Whether it's offering a listening ear or going on an adventure, I am always present in the moment and ready for anything. I have a deep respect for the elderly and enjoy spending time hearing their stories, learning from their wisdom and providing...
Tricia can also help with: Home modification, errands, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Lean M.


Silver Spring, MD

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm a single mother of a 4 kids. I love interacting with children. I have taken care of kids of all ages, also have experience with special needs children. I am also a senior caregiver, male or female. I have dealt with all types of diagnosis. I am very outgoing, friendly, good sense of humor, and I am very understanding and...
Lean can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Flor P.


Montgomery Village, MD

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

I love to work with kids of all ages. I have more than 10 years of experience working with kids. From newborn- teen, I have worked with all. I can also work with kids with special needs as I have in the past. I have worked at a child care center for 11 years and was a nanny before. I have a Bachelors Degree in Elementary...
Flor can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

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Jayce J.


Rockville, MD

$17-22/hr2 yrs exp

As the oldest of 6 kids and having a parent who ran an in home daycare for 20 years of my life, I feel most at home surrounded by kids. In the last few years I have worked at a school for special needs students and assisted with local summer camp programs. Whether kids like video games or nature walks, arts and crafts or...
Jayce can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Derwood, MD

Gifty Q.

5.0

Gifty is a "Gift" sent from above. I have a 19 year old special needs son and she knew exactly how to work with him. She was very patient when he had one of his "moments" and most of all she she was gracious when I told her I was running late home. Thank you Gifty for being so good to J. I will...

- Amber V.

Kailissa S.

5.0

Kai was great and watched our two boys while we were in town for a wedding. Was super flexible with timing and took great care of our newborns. We'd hire again if we are back in town.

- Brenton P.

Monica M.

5.0

Monica has babysat for me on two occasions and my girls love her. She is punctual, engaging and very attentive to the children. I will definitely book her again.

- Aisha J.

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.

Mariatou S.

5.0

We love Mari like she is our own family. We would never have survived having our second baby without her! She is so knowledgeable with newborns. She helped us out with our two year old as well when I was in the hospital having our second baby. We truly couldn't have done it without her. She treats...

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