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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Essex, MD

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Essex, MD

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Rachael H.


Essex, MD

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Rachael. I have been teaching with BCPS for 10 years. I am certified to teach Early Childhood, Elementary, and Special Education. I was a nanny for 3 years as well as a summer camp counselor and director for over 6 years. I also have taught summer school and worked at a summer day camp. I have cared for children...
Rachael can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Rachael has so much fun teaching and interacting with children! Children are drawn to her presence because of her personality! She is bubbly, friendly and fun to be around! She is also an educator who never stops learning new ways to help children reach their...

Ginger K.

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Emily M.


Essex, MD

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey everyone! Im Emily! I'm a 24-year-old mom of two kiddos! I have a 1-year-old and a 5-year-old, special needs child. I am also the oldest of 7 children. I have been nannying for 7+ years. I started the year I graduated high school. I currently am a stay at home but looking for a family to grow with! I love the outdoors,...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emily was sweet, polite, friendly, honest, and kind. I talked to her and had hoped to have her as our nanny. Unfortunately we could not have her due to our large dog. we didn't think it was a good idea with her needing to bring her baby. I really liked her very...

Mercedes M.

Hi, I have God daughters that have ADHD I was originally the babysitter before becoming their godmother. One of them have autism. I have a uncle that is handicapped. So I am experienced. I will say I'm more like a fun babysitter that likes to do fun activities.
I am a certified infant teacher and I also have my preschool, CPR/ first aid and my medication distribution certifications. I have experience working with special needs children on a day to day basis and hope I can be a help to you and your family!
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Emily M.


Essex, MD

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Emily! I'm a 22-year-old mom with 3 years of experience with special needs! I have a daughter with congenital heart disease who has had a feeding tube, seizures and is on the autism spectrum! I am looking for a job where I can grow with the family in the same way I grow with my own! I hope I can talk with you soon!...
My name is kimbalee and I have worked with disabled adults for Mid-Atlantic human services years ago I just recently over the summer started taking care of one and 2-year-olds that I have watched for over a year alongside two of my grandkids from the time they came into the world and now they're in school and Pre-K if you need...
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Crystal T.


Essex, MD

$20-50/hr20 yrs exp

I am a licensed daycare provider in Baltimore county with 20+ years of experience as a nursing technician within the Baltimore county public school system. I also worked with children with special needs for 18 years. I like working with kids because it's my passion in life. In my spare time, I like to read and explore the...
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Julie M.


Parkville, MD

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Private Duty Personal Care Assistant

3.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in the health care field for 20+ years now and I enjoy my career choice very much. I have experience with @ home care, children w/ special needs, geriatric care, traumatic brain injuries, Parkinson's, MS, paraplegic and quadriplegic care and Alzheimer's. I'm a great cook w/ daily living and personal skills...
Julie can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia, home modification, respite care, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Dorian L.


Baltimore, MD

$10-20/hr7 yrs exp

Date Night / Weekend Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Dorian. I recently graduated from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, with my Masters in Social Work. I am a licensed LGSW, and currently working full-time at a hospital in Baltimore. I have been a part-time caregiver for one boy and one girl for seven years. I was with them from the ages of 7 and 3 until...
Dorian can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Dorian worked for us over the summer to pick our son up from camp and watch him/do activities with him until we returned home. My son loved his time with her and she was extremely reliable and easy to communicate with. Would definitely hire her again."

Omar B.

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Madelaine K.


Baltimore, MD

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Your Child's Future Built In Best Friend!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am Madie, I grew up outdoors as a girl scout. I am a funky, patient, hard working, artsy girl! I'm currently studying at MICA in baltimore. Given my classes- I am not free all day everyday, but I do have specific hours listed where I would be fully available, punctual, and reliable. I have been working at a nature...
Madelaine can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Madie is great! She took care of our 3-year old and 11-month old in our hotel room while we were here on vacation. She gave us lots of kid-friendly suggestions of things to do in the area, and while she was babysitting she texted me updates which I appreciated....

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Christine M.


Baltimore, MD

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

I Am A Part-time Caregiver With Full Potential.

Patient-Focused, Compassionate, CPR-Certified and Ambitious Highly Motivated Certified Nursing Assistant with 12 years of work experience in healthcare field.
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Takita T.


Dundalk, MD

$28-40/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Experience In Autism And General Education. Intermediate Level ASL

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I've worked for Kennedy Krieger Institute where I had to cater to a wide variety of diagnosis. Before that, I worked for Baltimore City public school system for two years educating both Autistic and general education students. In the special education setting, I was responsible for up to 9 students at a time. In the general...
5.0
"Takita was very flexible when I had professional travel that was constantly in flux. I'm happy to answer questions about my experience."

Jen J.

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Sophia M.


Baltimore, MD

$28/hr9 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny Available

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I grew up the oldest of four children and was the go-to nanny. In addition, I have several years of experience working in an elementary school. I have 5+ years of experience working with children and would describe it as my passion. I am willing to cook meals as well as do light housework but my first priority is always caring...
Sophia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sophie was a dream to work with. She was our full time nanny for about a year and truly became part of the family. She is extremely dependable and most importantly, she was amazing with our son. Seeing his smile every morning when she arrived made me so happy! I...

Tayler T.

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Felicia P.


Parkville, MD

$18-25/hr

Experienced Childcare Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. I have many years babysitting and caring for children, including working at a daycare and driving school bus -- as well as being a bus monitor for a child with special needs. I have also worked with elderly, with many background clearances. Other skills include communications, planning, deadlines, organizing, etc. due...
5.0
"We interviewed Felicia for a position that included both senior care and errands, as well as childcare. Not only did she promptly respond to all communications, but she was quickly able to come out for an interview, and knew exactly what she was looking for and...

Nicole J.

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Krystalynne P.


Perry Hall, MD

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Krystalynne. I am a single mom of 2 girls, ages 4 and 1. Recently relocated back to Maryland (my home town) from San Diego, CA. Was most recently babysitting for multiple families in San Diego in the military community we were living in. I babysat for over 5 families regularly, and also was a nanny for 5...
5.0
"Met Krystalynne at the library and hired her after the first interview. She is reliable and responsible, complying with requests for improvement. The kids have grown to love her and my 2-year-old asks for her. I highly recommend her services!"

Virginia B.

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Rebecca P.


Baltimore, MD

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Provider Would Love To Keep Your Children Safe

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced nanny, having cared for children of all ages. I began my career as a nanny in Tucson and have been so blessed to have worked for some amazing families! Before becoming a nanny, I worked as a Special Education Aide, helping special needs children. I assisted with speech therapy, physical therapy, reading, and...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Becca watched my two little ones (5 month old and two year old) and she was great with them! She is so easy going and calm they both just loved her. She even made a suggestion for sleep that helped get my 5 month old taking better naps. She was always very flexible...

Amy K.

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Tina A.


Baltimore, MD

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have my CPR/first aide and AED certifications. Along for caring for your child(ren), I can assist in household duties. Such as cooking and cleaning. I have experience with children and seniors.
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Andrea J.


Baltimore, MD

$35-36/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Loyal, Mature Nanny

Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood

I began my Nanny career right after high school 22 years ago. My experience working with multiple families has been extremely rewarding, I could not imagine being in any other line of work. I have cared for children of all ages from newborns-teenagers, multiples, special needs and those with dietary restrictions. The experience...
Andrea can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Trustline Certified

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Andrea cared for our son for over a year when he was 1-2 years old. She is incredibly reliable, conscientious and an overall wonderful person and nanny. Andrea is patient and understands toddler's needs to the fullest. My son absolutely treasured his time with...

Lynlee B.

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Desmyn S.


Baltimore, MD

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Looking For Part-time Job

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Desmyn. I graduated from UNC Wilmington with bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Spanish. I am currently earning my MSW from the University of Maryland Baltimore. I'm looking for a part-time, summer position to begin in late April or early May! I have provided for multiple families over the past years, with...
Desmyn can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Desmyn took care of my two kids this summer and provided a warm, fun filled, and caring environment. She was so easy to work with and the kids love her. She was always reliable, responsible, and had excellent communication skills. Would highly recommend her to...

Megan M.

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Irene P.


Baltimore, MD

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Incredible Irene

Hired by 47 families in your neighborhood

Hi, & Welcome to my profile! My name is Irene and I'm 36 years old. I have worked with children for about almost 19 years now. I have experience working with children of all ages. I also have several references. I truly enjoy working with kids and getting to know families. I'm also understanding of any specific rules or...
Irene can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"She was awesome!! She took care of our baby girl that was 2 months at the time and did an awesome job listened to everything we wanted her to do. I would hire her again."

Brienna M.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Essex, MD

Rachael H.

5.0

Literally the best person to trust your child with! She is hands down the best. Truly cares and has the biggest heart!

- Emily R.

Emily M.

5.0

Emily was sweet, polite, friendly, honest, and kind. I talked to her and had hoped to have her as our nanny. Unfortunately we could not have her due to our large dog. we didn't think it was a good idea with her needing to bring her baby. I really liked her very much. She has substance and...

- Mercedes M.

Dorian L.

5.0

Dorian worked for us over the summer to pick our son up from camp and watch him/do activities with him until we returned home. My son loved his time with her and she was extremely reliable and easy to communicate with. Would definitely hire her again.

- Omar B.

Madelaine K.

5.0

Madie is a great communicator, enthusiastic, and reliable. She brings fun and energy to the job. My kiddos are so excited to hear she's coming. She has been, and will continue to be, a regular hire for us

- Jaclyn C.

Takita T.

5.0

Takita was very flexible when I had professional travel that was constantly in flux. I'm happy to answer questions about my experience.

- Jen J.

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