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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Essex, MD
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Essex, MD
4.3
(6)
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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Desmyn has been amazing with our little girl! She started watching our baby girl when she was 4 months old. She is so hands on, dependable, and responsible. Our daughter lights up when she sees her!"
Jillian N.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 47 families in your neighborhood
Hi, & Welcome to my profile! My name is Irene and I'm 37 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: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Irene was great! Would recommend!!"
Brittany G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Child care. Also I am currently only accepting clients with children who have special needs or disabilities requiring assistance. Please feel free to look at my profile for any specific information regarding my experience.
Joshua can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Josh is AMAZING, both as a caregiver and as a human. He is warm, funny, kind, and self-motivated. He has spent time reading up on my son's condition in his own time as well to better understand his needs and limitations. Josh instituted a stretching program for my...
Emily H.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jessica, I am 36 and currently a stay at home mom (kids will be with my husband while I care for your children). I have been babysitting children for 20+ years now. I have experience with multiples, premature babies, non verbal special needs children and adults. I completed child development classes in high...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica is a wonderful mother and care giver. I have had her watch my grandson and granddaughter for me on many occasions and couldn't be happier. She is very attentive to the children's needs. I would recommend Jessica to babysit for my friends and family. She is...
MaryLouise S.
Joshua H.
Nottingham, MD
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Joshua and I have over 25 years of patient care experience. My specialty area are those individuals with neuromuscular deficiencies and those with immunocompromised disease and illnesses.
I was a licensed medic for 15 years where I decided to switch to less acute care. I have had my Maryland Nursing Assistant license...
5.0
"Josh is the most dependable, caring, and supportive caretaker you could ever ask for. He has been helping us over the past 6-months with a family member suffering from progressive MS. His empathy and friendship have made our family so happy. He is a great...
Brandon V.
Takita T.
Dundalk, MD
$28-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny In Search Of Full-time Or Summer 2019 Position
5.0
(6)
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:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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...
Care member
Anastasia A.
Baltimore, MD
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
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: Travel, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Thank you for your hard working in supporting my son as he was developing. Your patience and commitment, communication skills are amazing. They meant a lot for me and my son. She was on time, professional everytime she was taking care of my son. She gave me updates...
Care member
5.0
(4)
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: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Jerri watched my 3 month old son for several months. She was very attentive to his needs, his feeding schedule and his sleep routine. She always tried to give him outside time for fresh air and would check in throughout the day to give me updates. She made him her...
Emily P.
Bri G.
Baltimore, MD
$25-35/hr • 5 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: Respite care, errands, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more
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
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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: Transportation, errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Cara C.
Baltimore, MD
$14-24/hr
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: Transportation, personal care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning
Lana W.
Baltimore, MD
$15-25/hr • 8 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 have been working in caring for people with physical and cognitive disabilities closely for the past five years in my job and volunteer opportunities, and I have much experience with persons with special needs as I have a family member who has cognitive disabilities.
In my past jobs I have worked 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts at a...
Patricia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Rion W.
Baltimore, MD
$15-20/hr • 6 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, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Aliyah L.
Parkville, MD
$18/hr • 6 yrs exp
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Victoria M.
Nottingham, MD
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Essex, MD
Desmyn S.
5.0
Desmyn has been amazing with our little girl! She started watching our baby girl when she was 4 months old. She is so hands on, dependable, and responsible. Our daughter lights up when she sees her!
- Jillian N.
Irene P.
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.
Joshua H.
5.0
Josh is AMAZING, both as a caregiver and as a human. He is warm, funny, kind, and self-motivated. He has spent time reading up on my son's condition in his own time as well to better understand his needs and limitations. Josh instituted a stretching program for my son(who is physically disabled and...
- Emily H.
Jessica Q.
5.0
Jessica was great to work with. She would send me updates throughout the day. My son took to her right away. When I went to go pick him up he did not want to leave! I would definitely recommend Jessica!
- Danielle M.
Joshua H.
5.0
Josh is the most dependable, caring, and supportive caretaker you could ever ask for. He has been helping us over the past 6-months with a family member suffering from progressive MS. His empathy and friendship have made our family so happy. He is a great communicator and reads situations to make...
- Brandon V.
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