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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Fort Washington, MD
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Fort Washington, MD
4.8
(20)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
Children have always held a special place in my heart, and it once saddened me to hear that my love for them might mean I wouldn't have my own. Thankfully, that turned out to be a myth. I dedicated 40 hours a week to caring for two children each year, helping them with their daily routines, preparing meals, creating activities,...
Lethukuthula can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lethu is awesome! We needed someone very last minute and she was super accommodating. My kids had the greatest time with her and even asked us the next day if she could come back again. My daughter is sometimes really shy with new people, but it took her all of 3...
Bruce W.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have special need experience. I have volunteered in church daycare and summer camps. I have the patience and compassionate heart to do my service and make sure my service schedule matches your family needs. I have worked with two families whom I took care of their kids and did house work. I have experience with kids with...
5.0
"Beverly got the job done! she was very reliable and assisted me with getting in and out of surgery. I will use her again!"
Cheron B.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Shannel, and I recently graduated from Rutgers University, New Brunswick in May 2018. I graduated with a bachelors degree in Public Health, and a completion of my minor in Spanish.
For the past 4 years, I have been working as a certified nursing assistant, and I am CPR certified. I'm passionate about caring...
5.0
"So glad we found Shannel! She is dependable, always on time ans very comfortable with our daughter with special needs. "
Karen M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Marlene, I'm 23 years old. Grad from Penn State University! My mother is an elementary school teacher for children with special needs so I have some experience/ Knowledge observing in her shadow. I was a property manager for a couple of rental spaces in State College, PA (therefore, I am no stranger to heavy...
Marlene can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Marlene is a great babysitter and my boys loved her. She also is a talented singer and actor so if you kids like theatrical things she’s awesome. She also has an extensive skill set so she can do housecleaning, cooking etc. We are lucky to have met her and look...
Care member
Samantha A.
Alexandria, VA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sam. I always have a joy looking after children and I have cared for kids from a variety of backgrounds including children with special needs. I enjoy the outdoors, cooking and baking, traveling, and being involved in my church. I do not smoke, I own my own car, and have a clean driving record. I have studied...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sam is great with all types of kids and is super helpful around the house. She has been a fantastic babysitter and I can't wait to hire her again! "
Stephany W.
Katherine H.
Accokeek, MD
$22-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
I'll Care, I'll Learn, I'll Help! / Attendance And Caregiving Services
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a BS from Tulane with a double major focusing on psychology, language, and cognition, and I am studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling at William & Mary (online). The scope of my work entails assisting allied health professionals, reinforcing therapeutic goals in fluid daily scenarios, running a caregiving team,...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jenny and I am recent graduate with a bachelors and masters in elementary education. I am a fun loving, energetic person who absolutely loves working with kids. My passions include: spending time outdoors, coming up with new and engaging activities for children, and teaching. 5 years ago I started working at a...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jenny is an amazing young lady that became an important part of our family over the year that she watched our 2 girls. I can't say enough great things about her. "
Danielle C.
4.3
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a graduate from Rutgers University, New Brunswick in May 2018. I graduated with a bachelors degree in Public Health, and a completion of my minor in Spanish. I've completed an accelerated RN program in 2020 and now work as an RN in DC. I have been working In healthcare for over 5 years.
I'm passionate about caring...
Shannel can also help with: Respite care, dementia, hospice services, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
3.0
"She is very pleasant, but very green. Hired her to help me post major abdominal surgery with chores and help my handicapped mother. When i needed her to step up, She didn't. When I asked her to step up, she told me she refused to be my house maid, when all I ever...
Susan E.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
My name is Marilis. I am from Panama. I have 22 years of experience working with kids (Mix age and special need). I love working with kids, having fun with them, activities for their development. I am easy going, honest, punctual person. I have really good reference.
Spanish-English.
Marilis can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Marilis has watched our boys for almost 3 years, they are 3 and almost 2. She has become a very special part of our family and a friend to me. I don't want to write this review because I want her to always be available for me, selfishly, but anyone would be lucky...
Bridget G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a compassionate caregiver for special need patients. I assist with bathing, feeding, grooming, bowel management.
5.0
"Organized and followed routine very easily. Highly recommend her as a caregiver and would hire again."
Lina B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a college grad. I have worked in an elementary public charter elementary school for 5 years. I have also been a Tutor/Mentor since 2006. I am also a Home Health Aide & TME (Trained Medication Employee). I have taken care of physically/ mentally challenged adults for the last 10+ years.
In addition to working with children...
Jaiden J.
Waldorf, MD
$18-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have two younger brothers both with special needs. My youngest brother has autism and the other brother had seizures growing up. I have been babysitting since I was about 13 I am now 23. I truly love kids and being able to help. I have a dog of my own so pets aren't an issue. I work at a hospital as a certified nursing...
Jaiden can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have personally known Jaiden since she was 14. She is very kind, will treat your child or children right, and her compassionate demeanor is great for working with kids. She's CPR and first-aid ready which is always an added benefit."
Elizabeth H.
Doris S.
Alexandria, VA
$24/hr • 18 yrs exp
Looking For A Nanny For Your Children? I Am Here To Help You. Please Contact Me.
5.0
(3)
Hello everyone, have many years of experience with children, I had my own child care for 10 years then I moved to a new great experience working with special needs children which I worked for 4 years. Av July 1
I'd describe my personality as responsible person, that like to be on time at work every day also complete with tasks...
Doris can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Doris it is great with kids, reliable and responsible"
Wendy V.
Jamila D.
Washington, DC
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available Full-Time For Companionship, Light Housekeeping And Meal Prepping
5.0
(1)
I am a former CNA who has over a decade of hands on experience in healthcare. I am passionately dedicated to the care of seniors and special needs individuals. For years I have worked closely with adults living with special needs, Alzheimer's and dementia, as well as physical ailments (both acute and chronic). I am familiar with...
Jamila can also help with: Personal care, visiting nurse, home modification
5.0
"Jamila has worked for us on weekends for 2 years. She takes care of both of my elderly parents and does a good job with both. She's friendly, pleasant, reserved, and attentive."
Cecil D.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 7 years of experience caring for children and the elderly, and people with special needs. With me, your love ones will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. I provide total care, cleaning cooking,...
Morgen can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
5.0
"Morgen always worked above and beyond our expectations. She's outgoing and very helpful. It was a real pleasure to know and have her in our household. She's family."
Kenric S.
Taisa D.
Alexandria, VA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.3
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello , My name is Taisa , I am looking for job, I have experience watching Child and babies , I am very responsible and professional.
I have experience with special needs kids too , clean driving records .
Taisa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Taisa was a wonderful caregiver to my newborn daughter. She came with her own knowledge of caring for this age group but was also open to working together with me and the routines that I was setting on my own. She is hardworking and dependable and an excellent...
Cailin K.
Alexis G.
Alexandria, VA
$25-37/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(13)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alexis! I recently graduated from SUNY Fredonia with my B. A. in criminal justice and minors in spanish and sociology. I have always loved working and being around children, and have always been surrounded by them as I am the second oldest of 7! I am certified and finger printed to work in NYS schools. I have...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Alexis really helped me out in a stressful situation! I don't live in the area, I flew in for an adults-only family wedding and desperately needed someone trustworthy to watch my kids. Alexis came over a day in advance and met the kids, and we thought she was...
Caroline A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I was an Au pair back in 2016, and I had such an amazing experience with both of my families. I love kids, teaching them and learning from them is the motive for me to want to be a part of their lives. I am exited to have this opportunity and I can provide references upon request. When I worked with my second family as an au...
Katia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Katia is a very responsible, kind, dependable childcare professional who became a critical member of our family during COVID. She not only allowed us to keep our jobs and sanity through this unprecedented time, she also brought a needed element of calm, balance and...
Sara C.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Brooke, and I am a second-year graduate student in the Master's of Occupational Therapy program at JMU. I am looking for a part-time babysitting or nannying job for when I am not in class. I have 10 years of childcare experience with children of many ages ranging from infants up to 20 years, including children...
Brooke can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brooke was very patient with my daughter with special needs. She helped her with her daily activities and anything she needed to function in the summer."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a Bachelors in Psychology with a Minor in Child Development. I have 4 years of experience with working with and teaching children with disabilities. I have a nephew with autism with whom I cared for, for several years, while my sister worked. I am patient, loving, understanding, and open to learning new things. I am...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fort Washington, MD
Lethukuthula A.
5.0
Lethu was on time, worked well with our daughter and followed the evening schedule/bed time routine perfectly. My daughter had a great time.
- Care member
Bervely E.
5.0
Beverly got the job done! she was very reliable and assisted me with getting in and out of surgery. I will use her again!
- Cheron B.
Shannel S.
5.0
So glad we found Shannel! She is dependable, always on time ans very comfortable with our daughter with special needs.
- Karen M.
Marlene F.
5.0
Marlene is a great babysitter and my boys loved her. She also is a talented singer and actor so if you kids like theatrical things she’s awesome. She also has an extensive skill set so she can do housecleaning, cooking etc. We are lucky to have met her and look forward to hiring her again!
- Care member
Samantha A.
5.0
Sam is great with all types of kids and is super helpful around the house. She has been a fantastic babysitter and I can't wait to hire her again!
- Stephany W.
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Ratings for Fort Washington, MD special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Fort Washington, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.