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Special needs caregivers in Emmitsburg, MD

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Shaina D.


Emmitsburg, MD

$16-24/hr8 yrs exp

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I fell in love with caregiving first, when caring for my grandmother the year before she passed from Alzheimer's. Later caring for two other women before coming home with my children for COVID. I feel now God is nudging me to reach out offering care to others.

Brianne H.


Taneytown, MD

$20/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Brianne. I am 31 years old and a mother to one. I am a college graduate with a degree in social work. I have previously nannied for 10 years total for 4 families. I have experience with twins, infants, special needs and multiple children under 5. I am seeking a family who is open to my child coming with me. I...
Brianne can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"Brianne was very attentive to my girls. My youngest adored her. She was always on time and informed me of anything important that happened. She helped my daughter learn and engage in learning activities. She went above and beyond for our household."

Maryah S.

I am a mother of two. I work with elderly special needs and have had a lot of experience working with young children. I am CMT and CPR FA/AED certified.
Maddie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I've worked at Target Community and Educational Services now for about a year and a half working with elderly special needs. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I also have passed my Med Tech course.
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Randi D.


Fairfield, PA

$15-30/hr2 yrs exp

Hello I'm a 46-year-old female . I'm a surgical technologist and have been in the medical field 25 years. I am also a mother to a special needs child. I enjoy hiking , anything outside , and reading . Although I have never officially been a nanny , my string medical background and the special needs of my own child make me very...
Randi can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Kimberley R.


Thurmont, MD

$20-40/hr4 yrs exp

Creative Smile Maker

I've grown up in a and I'm from a large family with eight younger siblings. I've always been my mom's right-hand woman. I've done babysitting/nanny care for friends for about three years. I've dealt with twins and also kids with special needs. I've also worked summers with many different summer camps as a teacher of various...
Kimberley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping
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Maddie J.


Taneytown, MD

$25-28/hr4 yrs exp

I have worked with an agency for about 5 years now that serves individuals with special needs. I have worked in a residential setting and at a day program. Job duties included personal hygiene, meal prep, medication administration and community based activities.
Maddie can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, dementia
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Carli M.


Thurmont, MD

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Mom Of 4 And OT

I have a BA from Franklin & Marshall in the Biological Foundations of Behavior and a graduate degree in Occupational Therapy. I am licensed in Maryland and have worked in both the adult and pediatric populations but am not currently practicing. I also have experience as a horseback riding instructor, nanny, behavioralist and...
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Sarah S.


Cascade, MD

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Fun, Creative And Responsible

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Sarah and I'm 22 years old. I'm currently looking to nanny for a family that is closer to my home in western Maryland. I have been a professional nanny through care. com for the past 3 years. The child that I currently nanny for has given me the experience with handling children of special needs. I am...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
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Kimberley K.


Fairfield, PA

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Evening/Weekend

Volunteering and caring for special needs children has given me experience and joy. Throughout the years I have helped my friend's take care of their special needs children as well giving them much needed breaks and sanity. I have found the most important gift you need is lots of love and patience.
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Victoria V.


Woodsboro, MD

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Reliable Care Provider

3.5

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

A little about me- Hi, my name is Victoria. I am 24 years old. I graduated from Stevenson University May of 2022 with a Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor focus in psychology. I am a mom of one sweet little boy, born February '24. I am open to just about anything, offering child care services, some elderly...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Victoria was very responsive and did an amazing job taking care of my kids!"

Amanda E.

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Denise F.


Orrtanna, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Indiviual Available Full Time

I am looking for full work. I have worked with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for 19 years. I have my. master's degree in ABA. I enjoy working with this population because I love to see smiles on their faces when they do things they didn't think they could do or they enjoy doing. I am CPR/First Aid...
5.0
"Denise has an excellent background in psychology which has been extremely helpful during her care of our Schizophrenic daughter. She took the initiative to help our daughter learn life skills such as shopping, cooking, and interaction with the public. She even...

Carol B.

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Sahsha P.


Hagerstown, MD

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a Certified Medical Assistant with 9 years of experience in hospital and doctors office setting as both a Medical assistant and Patient Care Technician. I am COVID-19 vaccinated. I have 9 years of experience in group homes and day programs providing care to individuals with varies developmental and/ mental disabilities,...
5.0
"I think the best babysitting review came directly from my 3yo who cried the next day after discovering Sahsha had left! She is dependable, communicative (will talk on the phone!), calm and great with kids! She leaves the kids and the house in better shape than...

Mindy M.

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Roberta M.


Hanover, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

RN Nurse-

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children having trachs and being on ventillators. I do CPAP and other monitors work. I have worked with children with all kinds of disease processes. I love working with children and young adults and their families and being able to help families keep their loved ones at home with them.
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Rachel S.


Frederick, MD

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Hi there, my name is Rachel. I am currently looking for a part-time nanny/babysitting job! I currently work as a nanny for a 2-year-old munchkin from 9am-2 p.m. M-F, so I have lots of time in the afternoons! Below is a little bit about myself: I started working with kids when I was a freshman in high school I spent a summer in...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is awesome, she has watched my boys a few times and they completely adore her. She is super interactive!"

Kathy T.

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Rita B.


Frederick, MD

$18-21/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Full-Time Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

After a full career as a successful retail manager and helping raise four grandchildren, I decided to leave my position and become a full-time nanny. Children have always been a passion of mine and I love being able to make them my job. I've now nannied multiple children starting during their infancy and until they went into...
Rita can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rita was with us for over a year, and I consider her a family member. That's the type of person you're getting with Rita. She's so warm and sweet, a very hard worker, never missed work, and did everything that was asked of her. The only reason why she's no...

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Andriyani P.


Frederick, MD

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny With Education And Healthcare Experience

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I've been a professional caregiver and Nursing assistant for more than 10 yrs for typical and medical fragile kids and I have solid references from previous employers and agency in the DMV area I'm a proud US military wife, I'm a state certified nursing assistant (CNA) and I've worked for a pediatric daycare and preschool...
Andriyani can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"An is the best! She is very attentive to my son and she has a wonderful attitude and personality. The needs of my son come first for her. An is very creative and finds unique activities to keep my son engaged and entertained. When my 3 year old son says "Mom go to...

April T.

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Amber O.


Hagerstown, MD

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Responsible Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Amber. I've been a nanny for 15 years to infants and kids of all ages. I have a bachelors degree in Psychology and child development. I am also an artist and love doing arts and crafts with the kids. I absolutely love being a nanny! I have cared for multiple newborns and multiple toddlers simultaneously, as...
Amber can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Amber cared for our two daughters from 2017-2020 (then ages 2 and 7). We knew she was "the one" as soon as her interview started. She is the most punctual, dependable, and professional person. She came every day ready to make the girls' day a fun one with various...

Jessica K.

Special needs care is very important to me because I resonate with the opportunity to better the lives of everyone around me. I welcome all to be of assistance!
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Alyson T.


Hanover, PA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am available for occasional care only. I have a 2-year-old son. I am working towards my Bachelor's degree in Psychology. I have my 45 Hour Infant/Toddler Certification, 90 Hour Preschool Certification, and Water Safety Certification. I am trained in CPR/First Aid, but I need to renew my card. I have experience caring...
Alyson can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Alyson is great! My kids love her and always are excited when she comes to look after them :) She's always on time and keeps us up to date while we are out! She's very nice and I'm SO glad we found her!"

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Emmitsburg, MD

Brianne H.

5.0

Brianne was very attentive to my girls. My youngest adored her. She was always on time and informed me of anything important that happened. She helped my daughter learn and engage in learning activities. She went above and beyond for our household.

- Maryah S.

Victoria V.

5.0

Victoria was very responsive and did an amazing job taking care of my kids!

- Amanda E.

Denise F.

5.0

Denise has an excellent background in psychology which has been extremely helpful during her care of our Schizophrenic daughter. She took the initiative to help our daughter learn life skills such as shopping, cooking, and interaction with the public. She even helps our daughter learn these skills...

- Carol B.

Sahsha P.

5.0

Wow!! All I can think to say is wow. She did an amazing job and left my old place spotless so I could get my deposit back. She came back the second day and helped us repack a truck that the people we hired to pack just threw everything into a pile. She trisected it into a neat and much cheaper space...

- Michelle F.

Rachel S.

5.0

We have had Rachel around for a couple years as an occasional baby sitter and my children absolutely adore her :)

- Amy S.

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