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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in District Heights, MD

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of November 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 3 years

Special needs caregivers in District Heights, MD

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Regina C.


Hyattsville, MD

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time/Weekend Babysitter

5.0

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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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Yeny P.


Upper Marlboro, MD

$17-50/hr10 yrs exp

Private Duty Home Health Care Assistant

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am Private Duty Home Health Caregiver from Cuba. I newly moved from Florida and my Home Health Assistant license and permit are from that State. I have experience with Adult Home Health Care for over 10 years and from that paid work more than 3 years. I have 15 years of experience with Special Needs children. I am very...
Yeny can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

5.0
"Yeny is very skilled, experienced and reliable home health professional. She is talented, quick learner, caring and warm person. She pays attention to details, notices things herself, is tidy and happy to learn new things. I would recommend her for both, for senior...

Evy K.

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Marlo B.


Washington, DC

$17-25/hr9 yrs exp

Weeknights And Weekends

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Marlo and I am 28 years old. I have my masters degree in psychology and am in my final months of graduate school earning my doctorate (PsyD). I genuinely enjoy caring for, and teaching, kids and teens and consider myself engaged, patient, and reliable. I have a long history working with children both with and...
Marlo can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Marlo is an excellent caregiver! We currently use her for occasional date nights. Our daughter really loves her and she is great with her!"

Elizabeth H.

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Dyonna O.


Hyattsville, MD

$27-30/hr8 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

I am 27 years old and I have been a caregiver for over 8 years. I have experience working with youth of all ages including those who have a range of special needs. My goal is to provide structure, safety and an environment that fosters growth without sacrificing fun and a healthy bond with your child/children. I am a college...
Dyonna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Dyonna worked from fall 2022 until fall 2023 with my 91-year old mom who was living alone. Dyonna has a wonderful, loving and caring way about her. She is wise beyond her years. She managed to cajole my mom (who could be quite stubborn) into doing things, and...

Ann A.

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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: Grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Grace was absolutely amazing! She engaged the children with her bag of activities and they loved her. I would definitely hire Grace again. She is truly a Godsend!"

Tristina M.

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Stacy H.


Washington, DC

$17-22/hr11 yrs exp

Bilingual Babysitter Extraordinary!

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

*Available only evenings and weekends* I have 10+ years of experience and have been babysitting in the dmv area for 6+ months. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Swimming Supervision, crafts, & more. I'm comfortable with any outdoor activities, but I'm also able to entertain and watch children inside! I have two little...
Stacy can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Stacy is a great sitter! We have three kids and she does a fantastic job hanging out with them and handling the routines along the way. "

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Julissa V.


Upper Marlboro, MD

$18-32/hr3 yrs exp

Caregiver

Since I was little I knew and learned what it is to live, treat, care for, love, protect and care for the elderly and special need. I was lucky that my family instilled those values in me, especially my parents who have always gone out of their way to care for my grandparents and my nephew with CP and autism. I like to take...
Julissa can also help with: Dementia, transportation, home modification
Skills:

CPR

Hi, I'm Zipporah! I am the oldest of seven kids, so I would say that I have life experience as a babysitter :) However, technically speaking, I have over a year experience working with children as for a job. I have experience supervising a child with special needs. I have also worked for the Utah Jazz in their Youth Department...
Zipporah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
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Iyana P.


Washington, DC

$15-50/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Sitter ! I Love Kids

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers. Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement. Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to...
Iyana can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Nijae G.


Washington, DC

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Sitting With Jae

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am an auntie of a 2 and 4-year-old toddler, one having special needs( autism). I am patient, reliable, giving, and caring. I am currently taking classes online due to covid-19 and am looking for a job to continue to pay for school. My passion has always been to help others and I can assure you that your child will be safe...
Nijae can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Odile N.


Bowie, MD

$21-33/hr10 yrs exp

Dedicated and compassionate Geriatric Nursing Assistant ( GNA/CNA) with 10+ years of experience in providing high-quality patient care. Skilled in medication administration as a Certified Medical Technician (CMT). Assisted patients with ADL, (total care) Alzheimer's, Dementia, and patient transfer including using the Hoyer lift,...
Odile can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

CNA

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Daioosha W.


Washington, DC

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

A Nurse Who Enjoys Working With Children.

I have 3 years of experience working with children and I thoroughly enjoy it! I currently work with children with special needs and I have healthcare background as well.
Daioosha can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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Maryam M.


Washington, DC

$15-18/hr4 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Maryam, and I love children! I currently don't have any of my own, so I love taking care of others' kids. I'm very patient, observant, and nurturing. My mom ran a at-home daycare where I helped her care for numerous children and loved every moment! I have experience with all children ranging from newborns to...
Maryam can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
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Damali A.


Washington, DC

$25-30/hr1 yrs exp

Compassionate Experienced Caregiver For Adults/Children With Special Needs

Are you in search of a caregiver who combines compassion, patience, and professionalism? With over 20 years of customer service experience and a strong foundation as a trained nursing assistant, I offer expert care infused with a genuine love for helping others. My current role as a special education paraprofessional in an...
Damali can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Cassidy W. and I have two years of experience working with special needs children. I've worked in schools as a paraprofessional and teachers assistant, but I'll be returning to college this fall and will no longer be able to work in a school setting. I love building connections with kids and wish to continue working...
Cassidy can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kelley M.


Upper Marlboro, MD

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Kelley M

I have 20 plus years experience as a caregiver. Primarily with special needs. I'm flexible and reliable. I have great references. I look forward to talking with you
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Fatmata K.


Hyattsville, MD

$17-50/hr10 yrs exp

hello, my name is Fatmata I have 12 years experience working with children with special need and I myself my son have speech to in autism too so I believe the skills I use my skills raising my son ill be able to bring to the table
I worked in a school with students who's ages range from 3-15 with special needs. I worked as an aide for students with autism, Down syndrome, turrets syndrome, ADD, and ADHD. I am currently working as a behavior technician with ABA training.
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Tiana B.


Hyattsville, MD

$18-26/hr10 yrs exp

I am a trustworthy, dependable professional experienced in providing support and helping individuals with daily living tasks such as hygiene, toileting, cooking, cleaning, running errands, help with homework, etc. I am very compassionate and take pride in treating each individual with dignity and respect.
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Pamala M.


Clinton, MD

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have been a Visiting Educator for Queen Annes County Board of Education and Queen Annes County Public Schools. I am experienced with developmentally challenged, ADD, ADHD and other special needs youth within the Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). I am an experienced child care provider with more than 10 years of experience. I...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in District Heights, MD

Regina C.

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 I need to focus on because I know...

- Care member

Yeny P.

5.0

Yeny is very skilled, experienced and reliable home health professional. She is talented, quick learner, caring and warm person. She pays attention to details, notices things herself, is tidy and happy to learn new things. I would recommend her for both, for senior care or special needs. I feel very...

- Evy K.

Marlo B.

5.0

Marlo is an excellent caregiver! We currently use her for occasional date nights. Our daughter really loves her and she is great with her!

- Elizabeth H.

Dyonna O.

5.0

Dyonna worked from fall 2022 until fall 2023 with my 91-year old mom who was living alone. Dyonna has a wonderful, loving and caring way about her. She is wise beyond her years. She managed to cajole my mom (who could be quite stubborn) into doing things, and assisted my mom in everything,...

- Ann A.

Grace A.

5.0

Grace was absolutely amazing! She engaged the children with her bag of activities and they loved her. I would definitely hire Grace again. She is truly a Godsend!

- Tristina M.

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