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Jessie L.


Garrett Park, MD

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Background And Experience

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I have been working with children for almost my entire life. I was a camp counselor for four years, worked in a program with children with social differences/ special needs, I have babysat for multiple families with children aging from 1-7 and I have also been a substitute teacher for a pre school by the college I attended. At...
Jessie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Dionne H.


Hyattsville, MD

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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I am a former kindergarten teacher and health care professional with a Master of Public Health. I have approximately 15 years experience taking care of children (including those with special needs), and seniors. I enjoy learning new things, cooking, meeting new people and traveling. I would love to be a part of fam.
Dionne can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I had to write a review. Dionne was awesome with my autistic niece! Not many persons know what to do or how to treat others well but Dionne knows what’s she’s doing. 10/10 "

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Clara N.


Rockville, MD

$21-30/hr3 yrs exp

Love To See Children Thrive!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 3 years of experience working with children with special needs. I love to work with all children. Within the home, I can help with Light Housekeeping, laundry, and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I can also help with homework and lessons.
Clara can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Clara was very caring and attentive to Cameron, 6, my grandson. "

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Meredith R.


Washington, DC

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Meredith

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm an AU student but I am taking this semester off. I love arts & crafts, playing outside, reading, and playing games with kids. I have a great deal of experience. Most recently I've been working with a family with 2 little girls (ages 2 and 2 months). Before that, I nannied in a 4-child- household for about 2 years. Last...
Meredith can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Meets all my requests and if I told her specific details she follows them kids listen to her and she comes in on short notice keeps the house clean "

Dapre S.

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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: Visiting physician, personal care, home modification, hospice services, 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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Jim P.


Rockville, MD

$15-23/hr10 yrs exp

Goal Oriented And Patient

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My first career was IT but now I work primarily with families. I enjoy exercise, cooking, tutoring, coaching, writing, and helping others. I have an MS in Management of Technologies. Vaccinated w/ first aid certs. Available for morning and eve work. Openings 6/1/2023. Experienced with children and adults (incl. autism, SIB,...
5.0
"Jim is a dedicated and loyal person. He goes above and beyond to help those in need. He likes to lighten up the room with jokes and gets along with everyone. Definitely an asset."

Jennifer G.

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Jesualdo F.


Silver Spring, MD

$30-35/hr5 yrs exp

Your Jack Of All Trades!

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Jesualdo, and I pride myself on being a versatile and adaptable individual ready to tackle any task that comes my way. With a wide range of skills and a genuine passion for helping others, I am here to make your life a little easier and more enjoyable. Services Offered: Household Management: Expert in maintaining a...
5.0
"Jesualdo is an excellent candidate for any position. He is polite, punctual, hardworking, and highly reliable. Additionally, he is smart, respectful, and can absolutely be counted on to get any job done in an efficient manner. Jesualdo has a wonderful personality...

Carmella B.

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Susan A.


Potomac, MD

$35-42/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced.special Needs Mom. Looking To See What I Can Learn From Your Child, As Well As What I

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Work with various levels of autism, verbal & nonverbal, behavioral, children with feeding tubes, children with emotional, mental and or physical disorders to minimal LD. Each is a child and unique and first a individual, whom wants to learn, love play and be accepted like everyone else.
4.0
"Susan is very kind. She helps my mother who can be very stubborn and not very nice at times due to dementia. Susan is patient with her."

Gene F.

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Charlene O.


Rockville, MD

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Career Nanny/Teacher Of 20 Years Looking For Full-Time Job

Hi. I have 25 years of childcare experience. Childten are my passion! I just finish nannying for a family for 3 years, with 4 sweet children, 4-year-old(twins), 6 and 9(special needs). Both parents are physicians I created and implemented daily a stimulating structured schedule. Consisted of music, art, outdoor activities,...
Charlene can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My kids love to be with Charlene because she always makes sure she is fully engaged with them and attentive to their needs. She is creative and kind and my kids consider her like family. She encourages my kids to engage in activities that require them to use their...

Rachel W.

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Elizabeth V.


Kensington, MD

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter For Elderly And Children (incl. Special Needs)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've had all 3 covid vaccination shots & have my records card signed & dated. I have worked with dev-disabled adults and children for over 20 years now. I've worked in DDA-certified group homes as well as provided respite care for family caregivers in private homes. I believe that developmentally-disabled people are very similar...
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Nadya A.


Olney, MD

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a loving caring person. My clients are just like my grand parents or a family member to me. with my 12 years experience your beloved ones will be taking care of with compassion.
5.0
"Nadya is very professional, warm and engaging. Our daughter, who has special needs, really enjoys being with Nadya."

Cindy G.

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Marah B.


Chevy Chase, MD

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello Parents, I am 34yrs with 10+ years experience with children/pets. I have been working with kids since I was 14 years old and it is a huge passion of mine. I am looking forward to jumping back in for a while. I am a firm believer in routine, consistency, and creating an environment to thrive and learn. I know some American...
Marah can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Routines and structure help kids feel safe. They know what to expect. Marah offers this in a loving way that makes you know your child will be in good hands. We love our time with her."

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Kaitlyn K.


Washington, DC

$18-35/hr10 yrs exp

Child Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Kaitlyn. I have approximately 10 years of experience in child care and it is something I absolutely love to do. I have cared for newborns through 14 years old. I have been helping families with childcare since I was 10 years old, and baby-sitting on my own since I was 12. My first job was working as a full time nanny for...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kaitlyn is such an incredible nanny and just a sweet blessing to our whole family! She started when our third child was only 8 weeks old and was so sweet and loving towards him. I instantly felt comfortable and secure with her in our home while caring for my...

Lauren B.

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Miranti M.


Rockville, MD

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

A Loving And Multitasking Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a happy wife and mom of one sweet little daughter. I am graduated from Psychology and I have been working with children for more than 20 years, including as a nanny from toddler to 10 years old, infant babysitter, school-homework assistance, piano lesson tutor, teaching in pre-school and elementary level, working with...
Miranti can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Miranti is very caring and always look for a way to assist when needed. Someone I can trust my child with. Highly recommended!"

Doris V.

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Sarie B.


Washington, DC

$25-42/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello families! My name is Sarie and I am a positive, reliable, patient person who has 9+ years of experience working with children, infants to teenagers. I also have a lot of experience working with children with special needs. In 2021 I received my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and recently received my...
Sarie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"We hired Sarie to be our nanny for the summer and we got so much more. Sarie has been such a blessing to our family and we all truly adore her! We have 5 children including one with significant special needs and Sarie has done an amazing job with them all! We're...

Shannon A.

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Adriana J.


Rockville, MD

$20/hr6 yrs exp

I have more than 5 years of experience taking care of children. From new born to 10 years old. I also have experience with a special needs kid, some knowledge of Physical Therapy and Speech. I speak Spanish and English, so I can incorporate this while I'm babysitting your children if you are okay with it, I have my own...
Adriana can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Adriana is a fantastic caregiver, I used to work with her and she is amazing with kids and special kids also, she is very creative and energetic too, the kids love to play with her and I like how patient she is in every situation. The therapists love her fast way...

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Shannon H.


Silver Spring, MD

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Aspiring Counselor / Present Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

It is with great interest that I am submitting my resume to become a dedicated caregiver. I am fueled by great ambition towards working as a reliable hand. My focus is to sustain growth within the minds and hearts of those in need. Moreover, I am well versed in managing meals, creating fun and informative activities, and showing...
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Queeny B.


Washington, DC

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked as an ABA therapist and as a camp counselor at a camp for children with special needs in Rhinebeck, NY.
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Trinity T.


Washington, DC

$18/hr4 yrs exp

Child care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

During my spring break I participated in University's Alternative Spring Break community service program with the initiative child development. There, I worked with kindergarteners and middle schoolers with special needs. I love the joy kids bring me because seeing them happy makes me happy, especially if I contributed to their...
Trinity can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She’s great with my special needs son. He love a her. Hire her, you won’t regret it"

Juliette F.

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Tiffany D.


Bethesda, MD

$30-37/hr10 yrs exp

Mature Dependable High Energy With A Passion For Child Development.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Tiffany, Devoted to helping children think creatively, solve problems independently and respect themselves and others. Flexible and adaptable with extensive knowledge of child psychology and development. Offering solid child care techniques, problem solving and analytical skills along with Understanding development...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Garrett Park, MD

Dionne H.

5.0

I don’t even know where to begin first I want to say Dionne is amazing working with kids with special needs. She is so patience, caring, understanding always go above and beyond she is the just the right person for this kind of job. She used to work at a facility I used to work for for special needs...

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Clara N.

5.0

Clara was very caring and attentive to Cameron, 6, my grandson.

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Meredith R.

5.0

Meets all my requests and if I told her specific details she follows them kids listen to her and she comes in on short notice keeps the house clean

- Dapre S.

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.

Jim P.

5.0

Jim is a dedicated and loyal person. He goes above and beyond to help those in need. He likes to lighten up the room with jokes and gets along with everyone. Definitely an asset.

- Jennifer G.

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