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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Essex, MD

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Essex, MD

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Takita T.


Dundalk, MD

$28-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny In Search Of Full-time Or Summer 2019 Position

5.0

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Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I've provided child care for 20 years. This includes meal prep, bathing, homework assistance, aftercare, assigning my own extra-curricular assignments to assist in maintaining the current curriculum studied in the child's classroom, infant care, scheduled outings, transportation to and from home, overnight care, and teaching...
Takita can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Takita is so patient, kind, flexible and dependable. My kids love her!! She won't have your kids stationed at the TV all day- and you come home to happy, tired out children. We adore her. It's a shame we have to move and she can't come with us!"

Candice C.

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Anastasia A.


Baltimore, MD

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I have about 20 years of childcare experience from infancy to adolescence. I have also been in healthcare for the last 15 years as a Respiratory Care practitioner, so I have BLS/ACLS (CPR & advanced life support) certification. I am a mother myself to a 18-year-old home schooler. My experience includes various ages...
Anastasia can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Anastasia is a very skilled and kind caretaker. I trusted her with my newborn and she was so sweet with her - talked to her, read books, played, helped w/ bottle washing and more. I give her my strongest recommendation! "

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Jerri D.


Sparrows Point, MD

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Matt 25:40,John 13: 34-35,Hebrews 13:2, Gal 6:2

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Caring for others is my God giving gift. Kind, patience, empathetic, compassionate, extremely intuitive, and very talkative. My concern is to care for others as I would want my family being cared for. I love when others share their stories where they come from and their journey through life. Love to cook, clean, and organize. 12...
Jerri can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, home modification, errands, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I have known Jerri for years, she has a passion that carries her abilities to care for others. Her heart is big, as is her personality is unmatched. Consider an interview and I promise you won't be disappointed. If I needed care in my later years I would lean on...

Amber C.

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Sharmaine C.


Baltimore, MD

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

I Truly Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with the elderly since I was 16 years old. I have been providing caring since I was 19 years old. I am certified by the state of Maryland as a CNA and GNA I have been certified for 10 years now. I am also CPR and first aid certified. I am certified by the DDA to work with mentally disabled. I have worked with...
5.0
"Sharmaine did a great job caring for my son. She is very dependable and professional. Would highly recommend."

Patricia B.

I am a retired nurse who is a caregiver with Care. com. I have experience that includes home care with special needs children and adults including elderly care. I am kind, compassionate, dependable , trustworthy and would love to care for your loved one. I'm also an animal lover so dog or cat ok. I have a dog myself. I also...
Jacqueline can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance & more
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Dadah N.


Baltimore, MD

$18-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experience In Caring For Kids

I am positive and energetic. I have experience in caring for children and I am also a caregiver for children with special needs. I take care of the house, cook, I'm patient and very hardworking!!
Dadah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
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Bri G.


Baltimore, MD

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced home care provider for elders, those with special needs and end of life services. I have experience helping families with loved ones in varying life stages and abilities from birth until end of life.
Bri can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, respite care, errands & more
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Maribel M.


Baltimore, MD

$20/hr10 yrs exp

10+ Years Nanny

I currently work at a children's hospital for special needs, I have always worked amongst children. I was a Nanny for 7 years to a family in California and want to go back to Nannying if I get the opportunity. I speak spanish and love when a child quickly learns a new language. I have 3 dogs in my house and feel very comfortable...
Maribel can also help with: Light cleaning
I'm very professional and will provide exceptional care for your children and older adults . I have extensive experience looking after children of all ages, having worked in day care, as an au pair, a nanny and looking after newborns. I also have experience with senior care due to me working in a senior citizen home as well as...
Nia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, dementia, errands
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Courtney P.


Baltimore, MD

$18/hr4 yrs exp

Best Sitter Ever!

Hi! I'm Courtney, 19 years old. I'm currently employed assisting teachers with special needs and disability. I also have experience as a dental assistant working with kids and experience babysitting infants and older. I can cook, clean and I'm pretty fun when it comes to children, it's all in your imagination! With me the screen...
Courtney can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Sharon L.


Middle River, MD

$12-17/hr3 yrs exp

Fun, Loving, Kind Nanny

I have worked with kids all my life. Baby sat as a young girl. Got married and had 2 boys, one with special needs. I worked in BCPS system for 18 years I am a photographer, manager at Picture People and Sears Photo Studio. I then became a Nanny full time. I adore children, I am very protective over the children I watch. I have a...
Sharon can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
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Lana W.


Baltimore, MD

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

I'm a fun and lovely person. I love kids with all my heart. I currently work at a school as a substitute and a teacher's aide in the special-needs room. I would love to be a nanny full-time to a loving family.
I'd describe my personality as understanding, communicative and sympathetic I like caring for seniors because I worked with both my grandparents I'm looking for a job that let's me help people I started caring for seniors when I have worked in adult medicine and and otolaryngology 2022 In my spare time, I like to I take...
Cara can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, transportation, errands, meal prep
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Rion W.


Baltimore, MD

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and meal prep. My dream is to be a psychologist for special needs children. Non smoking and I've worked with infants as young as 3 weeks
Rion can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

My name is Aliyah. I am currently an early education teacher looking to extend my love for working with children. I love to see them grow physically and mentally after working with me. I have experience working with special needs, and multiple children. I am dependable and have my own transportation, as well as CPR certified.
Aliyah can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Nyasha M.


Baltimore, MD

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

1st Grade Bilingual Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Nyasha and I am currently a first grade teacher at Roland Park Elementary/Middle School seeking full-time summer opportunities in child care. I have been working with children since my early teens. I have experience with infants, toddlers, and school-aged children. I have worked with children with severe special needs...
Nyasha can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Nola C.


Dundalk, MD

$16-20/hr4 yrs exp

Hi parents! I am 20 years old and I have 4 years of experience babysitting. I can help with light housekeeping, crafts, as well as transportation. I am comfortable with there being pets, multiple children, and am able to work with special needs children. I am licensed to be a paraeducator, interned in an elementary school, and...
Nola can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

I am a cheerful, positive and respectful person. I enjoy working with children of all ages and have experience caring for children with special needs. I myself am a parent, so I know what it takes to care for other children. I am someone who loves the outdoors and believe that too much TV is never a good thing. Playing outside,...
Victoria can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kissy M.


Baltimore, MD

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

I enjoy serving others and helping others. I have 10 + years in experience. I'm very compassionate and with integrity.
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Bonnie H.


Dundalk, MD

$20/hr

Child Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Besides being a mother myself, I've always enjoyed being around kids! A few years ago, I worked in the pre school 3's class for kids with special needs. It was very rewarding watching the kids learn and grow! I am a certified nursing assistant who is CPR and First aid trained. I am here to support you and your children in anyway...
Bonnie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Essex, MD

Takita T.

5.0

Takita was great! She watched our 2.5 year old for one evening while we were in town for a family event. She was very responsive, provided a reference, and had strong experience in childcare so that all made me feel comfortable using her in this scenario. I would recommend her to other families.

- Care member

Anastasia A.

5.0

Anastasia is a very skilled and kind caretaker. I trusted her with my newborn and she was so sweet with her - talked to her, read books, played, helped w/ bottle washing and more. I give her my strongest recommendation!

- Care member

Jerri D.

5.0

Jerri was great for our 3 boys. They all loved her and look forward to her coming every time. We definitely recommend Jerri and we will keep using her.

- Timothy C.

Sharmaine C.

5.0

Sharmaine did a great job caring for my son. She is very dependable and professional. Would highly recommend.

- Patricia B.

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