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Special needs caregivers in Fulton, MD

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Renee B.


Fulton, MD

$17-22/hr

Autism Experience

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I had an autistic daughter, she developed epilepsy at age 17 so I am very familiar with autism and epilepsy, the seizures don't faze me
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April C.


Fulton, MD

$16-30/hr10 yrs exp

Former Preschool Teacher, Elementary Teacher Substitute, Fun Sitter, Comfortable With All Children

Hello! I am an adoptive mom and graduate student. I would be a great choice for caring for your child(ren) who are neuro-typical or special needs. I have 17 years of experience. I can help with Swimming Supervision, Carpooling, meal preparation, laundry, doing crafts etc. I'm comfortable with up to three children and have been...
April can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

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Kari H.


Fulton, MD

$39/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced And Compassionate Nanny Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experienced childcare asst. teacher at Easterseals Day Care in Silver Spring. Worked with infants and preschoolers and kids with special needs. Mother's helper for many families in the Columbia, MD area.
Kari can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Stephanie M.


Laurel, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(6)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I think of myself as caring and compassionate and I enjoy helping the elderly and people with special needs. I have worked over 10 years working with and caring for seniors , this is something that I am very passionate about . I have 10 years of experience in CNA/ HHA. I have experience in Alzheimer, dementia and total care I do...
Stephanie can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, companionship, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Stephanie was very patient and caring towards her client. She showed compassion at all times"

Care member

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Ashley O.


Jessup, MD

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

4.4

(8)

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

(One time jobs only) Hi! I am an occupational therapy assistant and on the side I babysit. I have watched children for the past 11 years including children 2 weeks old-13 years as well as children with special needs. I attended school at the University of Mary Washington as well as St Catherine Univ. I graduated in April with my...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Ashley was great with my ten year old and two year old. She was very good at communicating prior to the day scheduled and was very flexible when times needed to be adjusted. I would definitely hire her again!"

Erin M.

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Teena E.


Laurel, MD

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver Available

My name is Teena and I have been CNA for over 20 years, I have experience in Alzhiemer, dementia and total care I do light house keeping, I am very compassionate and reliable think of myself as caring and I enjoy helping the elderly or people with special needs. I am very honest and I have a clean background and clean driving...
Teena can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Excellent care taker. Truly help not just my father but the entire family in general. She is a gem and a blessing."

Alvin O.

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Icilma J.


Silver Spring, MD

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

I have been a child care provider for over 25 years and an elderly care provider for over 20 years. I am ambitious, punctual, honest, trustworthy, kind and very reliable. I am certified in CPR and first aid as well as hold certificates in medication technician field and experience with special needs children. I am...
Icilma can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, home modification, visiting physician, dementia
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Icilma worked in my mother's home to help her for a period of 2 1/2 to 3 years.She was an angel! At the beginning my mother needed only some supportive care with meals and walks. She cooked meals just as my mother requested and was wonderful company taking her for...

Phyllis J.

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Michelline A.


Laurel, MD

$20/hr10 yrs exp

I am a CNA/HHA assistant with 10+years work experience in care environment, administering medication, providing support and other quality patient care services. I think myself as caring and compassionate and I enjoy helping the elderly and people with special needs. I have worked over 10+years working with and caring for...
Michelline can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, live-in home care, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

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Rachell W.


Columbia, MD

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Preschool Teacher~ Experience With Special Needs And Autism.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a former Baltimore County Public School System 1-on-1 aide in the Pre-k classrooms with special needs children. I find joy in figuring out how to connect with them to help them reach milestones. As a former teacher myself, I enjoy teaching children and watching them learn. I believe everything can be a learning experience...
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Erin L.


Columbia, MD

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Full/Part-Time Caregiver Of Children Of All Ages

I have been working with children for 20 years; anything from babysitting or nannying to working in academic intervention in the public school system for six years. I have been a nanny, a preschool teacher and a para-educator with high school students with special needs and elementary age children. I'm competent and can work...
Erin can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Erin has taken care of my two boys for the past year, ages 2 and 4, and she is extremely competent and can handle two crazy boys with ease! "

Amanda C.

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Talia P.


Columbia, MD

$24-50/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Here To Help Care For Your Loved Ones Like They Are My Own Family Too.

My name is Talia & I would love to give a little insight on my experiences. I have extensive experience working with seniors predominately but, I also care for individuals of all ages. I have worked largely in nursing homes/assisted living facilities including hospitals, private duty cases, hospice services at Gilchrist of...
Talia can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

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Anne C.


Silver Spring, MD

$35/hr7 yrs exp

Night Time Caregiver And On Call Caregiver Available, Short Notice

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 7 years experience caring for adults with special needs, I have worked long term with families to help care of their lived ones, especially on autism spectrum. While this work comes with a price, it has been the most rewarding job I have ever held, It gives me instant reward seeing beautiful smiles while creating...
5.0
"Anne was a wonderful caregiver for my 22 year old niece who has special needs. She was kind and patient and fun and reliable. She was very flexible, taking my niece to the zoo 4 times during her visit."

Julia F.

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Fabiana D.


Silver Spring, MD

$22-25/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello families! Experienced nanny with 6 years of experience, having worked with two long-term families. I specialize in caring for babies, children up to 12 years old, and those with special needs, particularly autism. I am CPR certified and currently seeking a full-time position with a family where I can establish a...
Fabiana can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I hired her a couple times to babysit so I could go run some errands and my kids just loved her. I highly recommend her, very trustworthy and patient"

Jessica P.

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Valerie C.


Columbia, MD

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

From 2013 until 2016, I worked in a childcare center in Clarksville, primarily with infants and toddlers. Before that, I worked in a Christian school in Laurel for 14 years, primarily as a kindergarten aide. I have my 90 hour certification in infant and toddler care, as well as preschool activities and curriculum, from Howard...
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Valerie is always on time and very reliable. She is good with our 3/y and 4/m old children and we have been inviting her back for the past half a year to help us with our kids."

Leonid B.

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Marlene A.


Laurel, MD

$25/hr9 yrs exp

My Name Marlene. I Have Been CNA/HHA For Over 8+ Years.

I think of myself as caring and compassionate and I enjoy helping the elderly and people with special needs. I have worked over 8+ years working with and caring for seniors, this is something that I am very passionate about. I have 8+ years of experience in CNA / HHA. I have experience in Alzheimer, dementia and total care I do...
Marlene can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, personal care, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Marlene, aka Miss Lynn, has been a consummate caregiver to my mother-in-law for about a year now. She has more than done her job, bathing, dressing and feeding my mother-in-law with professionalism and compassion. She also found us competent aides for days she...

Jeff B.

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Nathalia T.


Laurel, MD

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Has over 5 years of skills babysitting. Worked with special needs children. Is able to cook. Speaks 3 languages
Nathalia can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Nathalia provided. Are for our three kids under 5 a handful of times while we were in between full time Nannies. She was dependable and hard working, always looking for other ways to help us out. We enjoyed having her around and recommend her without hesitation."

Madison C.

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Lizzy N.


Silver Spring, MD

$22/hr7 yrs exp

Hi! My Name Is Lizzy. I Love Art, Music, Swimming, Lacrosse, And Playing The Piano And Guitar.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hey! My name is Lizzy and I'm a Psychology student with double minors in Human Development and Sociology at the University of Maryland, College Park. I love art, playing the guitar and piano, video games, lacrosse, and swimming (I'm actually a former head swim instructor and lifeguard - bonus points if you want me to give your...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lizzy was phenomenal. She went out of her way to take care of my children's physical AND emotional needs. You can't go wrong with her, she's fantastic. My children won't stop talking about her!!"

Madison H.

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Raven H.


Columbia, MD

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a creative and friendly caregiver with 3 years of experience, I'm passionate about supporting families and providing a safe and nurturing environment for children. My time spent babysitting has shown me the positive impact I can have on children's lives, and I'm excited to continue this rewarding work. I believe in open and...
Raven can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Raven is so sweet and always patient through tantrums. She is able to get our 2 year old to eat more than we can. Raven keeps her entertained all day, and takes her to the park, library classes, and neighborhood walks. She is amazing with our newborn, and always...

Anne C.

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Vera N.


Silver Spring, MD

$19-25/hr2 yrs exp

I have been working with kids and seniors for the past 4 years. I have a cna and a CPR license. I have been working with seniors with dementia, Alzheimer's and special needs.
Vera can also help with: Grocery shopping
5.0
"She used to babysit my son before we moved to North Carolina. My kids liked her even my mom and my wife loved her ."

Lamiteck H.

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Anika T.


Laurel, MD

$12-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with children and adolescents for nine years from the ages of 5-21. Majority of my experience is with children with special needs. Additionally, I have experience with infants and toddlers. I am CPR, AED, and First Aid certified. I am reliable, outgoing, and very patient! I enjoying reading, stilt walking,...
Anika can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Anika served as a part-time caregiver for my children. She cared for my two daughters; ages 1 and 3. I highly recommend her for future employment. She was very dependable and I feel blessed to have her as a part of my children's lives. Anika has a kind heart. She...

Kelly M.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fulton, MD

Stephanie M.

5.0

Stephanie was very patient and caring towards her client. She showed compassion at all times

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Ashley O.

5.0

Ashley was a wonderful sitter for my kids. She was patient with me as I kept missing our scheduled phone calls due to work. She was communicative and punctual. She was awesome with the kids, they loved her. When they got up the next morning they immediately asked for Ashley. We can't wait to have...

- Katie V.

Teena E.

5.0

Excellent care taker. Truly help not just my father but the entire family in general. She is a gem and a blessing.

- Alvin O.

Icilma J.

5.0

Icilma is a loving and dependable caregiver. She cared for our elderly mother for 5 years in her home and then part time when she entered a group home. We always felt very comfortable with her there with our mother. She had excellent skills of observation and she would call us if there were changes...

- Elizabeth J.

Erin L.

5.0

It can be hard to find a good nanny, so its no surprise that when we found Erin we held on to her for 6.5 years. She watched our four kids, starting when our twins where 17 months and our oldest was four. When our youngest was born, she cared for 3 under 3 plus a preschooler who had to be shuttled...

- Elizabeth D.

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