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Katelyn S.


Dunkirk, MD

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter

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I have been babysitting for family friends and neighbors for around 3 years. In addition to this I have also been very prominent in my community service history working alongside special needs camps, the Baltimore humane society as well as volunteer as a coach for baton twirling. I have been working with kids for a long time and...
Katelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have experience in respite care for 12 years. I have three years experience taking care of end stage COPD. Well familiar with different oxygen machine. I have also an experiece taking care client with autism.
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Cheryl M.


Lothian, MD

$20-35/hr20 yrs exp

Nanny/Chef/Housekeeper

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I'm a childcare provider with over 20 years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for childcare began with my first babysitting job, and it has only grown stronger over the years. I am a calm, patient, and responsible caregiver with a formal and reserved demeanor. I believe that communication is key, so I...
Cheryl can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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"Cheryl is an amazing care taker. We have 6 children 2 with special needs and a dog and has worked for us for 6 years. She has become a part of our family. She is very dependable and out of 6 years only called out a handful of times. She is versatile and...

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Betzabeth P.


Upper Marlboro, MD

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Flexible And Responsible Caregiver Available

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I am a caring, responsible, reliable, honest, trustworthy, patient, compassionate, flexible, and easygoing person. I do have 18 years of experience working with newborns, infants, toddlers, and children with special needs... I enjoy it!.. because they're a gift from God. I do like teaching, helping them develop their growth, and...
Betzabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Wendy F.


Friendship, MD

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Companion/Special Needs/Senior Care - Friendship

Many try to imagine and sympathize with the difficulties faced by our adult loved ones who are losing or have lost their independence. The truth is that until you've been in that position there are so many thoughts, feelings, desires and frustrations that will escape you. The little things that can light up the day or the even...
Wendy can also help with: Meal prep, home modification, dementia, errands, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Daphne P.


Huntingtown, MD

$16-50/hr10 yrs exp

Nothing But The Best

Hi! My name is Daphne! I love people and I sincerely enjoy providing excellent care. I have over 20 years experience in the medical field. Plus 10 years of experience caring for people with special needs. Caring for others is my hobby and I always give my best to each individual I care for.
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Cheryl M.


Lothian, MD

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have work with special needs children and adults at a school and private homes for 30 years. I worked with special Olympics games in Miami for 10 years and here in Maryland for 10 years. I was an Activities Director at the Grand Bay Club and Ritz Carlton in Key Biscayne Bay in Miami for 5 years. My favorite jobs were when I...
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Stacy M.


Churchton, MD

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

I have been a public school educator for 30 years. I have extensive training in special education and always put the person before the diagnosis. I have a son with severe anaphylactic allergy to fish and another son with depression and anxiety disorder. I care for and live with a combat veteran with COPD, PTSD, hearing loss and...
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Ceara B.


Upper Marlboro, MD

$15-30/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hello my name is Ceara I'm an experienced and enthusiastic caregiver who loves childcare. I have over 7 years of experience with caring and teaching children from ages 18 months to 12 years old. I also have worked with children with multiple types of disabilities. I started out babysitting for family&friends then worked in...
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Kate M.


Huntingtown, MD

$18-50/hr3 yrs exp

As a caretaker with three years of experience, I find great joy in helping children learn and grow. My own upbringing in a large family has given me the opportunity to care for children of all ages, including those with special needs. I am outgoing, optimistic, and responsible, and I believe in open communication with parents...
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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, home modification, transportation
Skills:

CPR

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hey! My name is Jessica! I have been caring for children for the last 7 years! I worked in California previously working taking care of foster children with disabilities. I also was a paraprofessional in a high school setting working with children in special needs and English learners classrooms. I have cared for children with...
Jessica can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
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darius R.


Upper Marlboro, MD

$17-28/hr2 yrs exp

Rbt

I've worked on doing applied behavioral analysis with children and implementing behavioral plans using data and strategies
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Mirelle T.


Upper Marlboro, MD

$17-50/hr1 yrs exp

About Mirelle

Hi! My name is Mirelle. I just moved back home to pursue my masters degree in counseling psychology at Bowie State University. I have experience working with children from the ages of 3-12. I have always been told that I have a nurturing nature due to my love and care for children. Caring for children to me looks like anything...
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Kristen C.


Lothian, MD

$30-32/hr10 yrs exp

After 10 years of experience with children, teens, & adults who have diverse disabilities/autism; supporting the entire family/network has been my passion. I have worked in the following settings: schools, in-home care, day-programs, (group homes), hospitals, and organizations for social integration .
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Cheryl M.


Lothian, MD

$20-45/hr10 yrs exp

Part/Full Time. I Will Do It All.

I have work with special needs children and adults at a school and private homes for 20 years. I worked with special Olympics games in Miami for 10 years and here in Maryland for 10 years. I was an Activities Director at the Grand Bay Club and Ritz Carlton in Key Biscayne Bay in Miami for 5 years. My favorite jobs were when I...
Cheryl can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands, home modification, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Jessica W.


Chesapeake Beach, MD

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

Hello, my name is Jessica. I am a certified infant through adulthood special education teacher, and have specialized training in working with children with autism. I am familiar with and have received training in ABA, and various behavior support models. I have worked with children who are both verbal and nonverbal, and am...
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Cassandra N.


Upper Marlboro, MD

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

I have 10+ years of experience in the field of Special Education. I can assist with children who have diagnoses of autism, ADHD, ADD, Alcohol Fetal Syndrome, and emotional disabilities. I have an Associate of Applied Science degree in Mental Health, a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and minor in Social Welfare, a Masters Degree...
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Haley M.


Owings, MD

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hello! I'm searching for part-time opportunities in southern Maryland (around Dunkirk, but willing to travel 45 minutes outside), for live-out positions. I have five years of experience babysitting, with some summer nanny jobs, with children as young as three months and as old as 13 years! I have experience with multiple...
Haley can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hello, I am a trustworthy and respectful person, very patient and caring. I have my own car. I have experience caring for a person with cerebral palsy and dementia. I have CPR First IDs and I am vaccinated against Covid.

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