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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Jessup, MD

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Jessup, MD

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Ashley O.


Jessup, MD

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

4.4

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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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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...

Katie V.

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Ashley O.


Jessup, MD

$15/hr

Special Needs Provider

I have worked with special needs for 6 years and I am in school right now to be an OT and work with special needs.
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Bonita C.


Jessup, MD

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Love Helping People With Intellectual Disabilities Life There Best Life.

Love working with people with intellectual disabilities. Currently work for The ARC. Wanting to get into more 1 on 1 personal supports.
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Bawi C.


Jessup, MD

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Hi, I have more than 7 years of experience in various intensive childcare positions and working with families. I've worked with children of all ages and needs as well as adult and seniors in my community. In my previous medical roles, I have always gone above and beyond for clients. I have a natural ability to build...
Hi everyone! My name is Remi and I am 22 years old. I am currently studying elementary education over at Howard Community College with a minor in special education. I would love to help out with anything as this will not only be helpful to you but extremely helpful for my career! Thank you so much.
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Eunice K.


Jessup, MD

$17-22/hr7 yrs exp

Caring For Children

Boys. I love taking care of children. I took care of all my children and I am a CNA I am a very trusted wealthy person. And I've been working as a CNA for 18 years I also take care of special needs kids and I've been doing that for seven years, I'm very compassionate with what I do I love taking care of kids and children,...
Eunice can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

CPR

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Tiffany J.


Jessup, MD

$22-50/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

I have always been a naturally nurturing person. In college I was a Personal Care Tech at a local assisted living. When I graduated from college as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, I worked in a variety of settings including home health with seniors who had cancer, dementia, various mobility issues, Parkinson's, Multiple...
Tiffany can also help with: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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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, errands, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, transportation & more
Skills:

CNA

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Stephanie M.


Laurel, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, home modification, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Stephanie cared for my mom, who has very advanced dementia, for several years. She is extremely capable, dedicated and trustworthy. Excellent communication. Very friendly, gentle demeanor, great for dementia patients. "

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Mutiat J.


Elkridge, MD

$14-19/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Practice CPR and First Aid in case of emergencies. Monitor child for behavioral changes and report variations to parents. Determine child's cause for distress and comfort them when they cry. Bathe, dress and groom child. Prepare nutritious meals and snacks for the child. Help eating meals and guide concerning habits of eating.
5.0
"Nikki was very reliable and comfortable with our two baby boys - we were grateful for her help! She was very easy and quick to communicate with as well. We would confidently recommend her and we hope to hire her again someday!"

Kate D.

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Alice Y.


Glen Burnie, MD

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked in childcare in a daycare setting for about the last 16 yrs. I attended howard community college to receive all my childcare certifications, I am also CPR/first aid certified and have my medication administration certificate. I absolutely love working with childcare. I work for howard county public schools as a...
4.0
"Alice was a big help when we had a gap in services for our disabled child. She was kind, thoughtful and very professional in how she worked with our child."

Margaret M.

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Mary K.


Severn, MD

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience as a caregiver. I have worked with people that had Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, diabetes, developmentally challenged adults and. muscular dystrophy. I have certifications for CPR, and first aid. I enjoy taking care of others and look forward to speaking with you on how I can beat take care of your...
5.0
"I am an 80 yr old woman who fell and Mary helped with doctor appointments housekeeping and shopping and cooking. I had known Mary previously as she had taken care of my cats when I visited my son."

Kay M.

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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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Rakilah P.


Columbia, MD

$15/hr4 yrs exp

A Fun And Safe Helper/sitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am looking for a position for summer break. I am reliable, fun, patient, and caring. I have experience with babysitting multiple children at a time, and children with special needs. I love working with children of all ages. I enjoy doing fun/educational activities such as science experiments, art projects, exploring outside,...
Rakilah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Sitters like Rakilah are Hard to come by. She was punctual, always showed up, and was extremely patient with my toddler. Not surprised that she's about be a teacher, at all. She was Great. Hire her if you want someone that your child will love."

Naa Ama V.

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Monyae O.


Odenton, MD

$20/hr10 yrs exp

What's A Good Home Without An Awesome Caregiver???

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm able to give them a chance at Hope!! I Have over 10 years of experience working with the elderly and children dealing with disabilities. I have a few Certificates. They are: MANDT TRAINING, Dysphagia and Specialized Diets and Basic Nutrition, Wheel Chair Safety, Hoyer Lyft Training, DDA Training, Cultural Competency...
Monyae can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, mobility assistance, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Monyae helped us with my dad after had a stroke. He was rehabilitating in our house and he hated all of his caregivers except for her. She held his hand when he was upset and told us when we needed to do something differently to help him. She took notes on his day...

Gaby C.

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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:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Finding a good professional nanny is no easy thing, so it's not surprising that when we found Erin we chose to keep her on for 6.5 years, until our youngest was in kindergarten. Erin cared for our four children, including our twin boys starting at 18 months. When...

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Sydney A.


Laurel, MD

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Sydney, and I've been babysitting for 3 years. I am 23 years old and a recent graduate from Howard University. I have been with 4 families long term in my last 3 years. I also have experience with special needs children. I have mainly worked with elementary aged children (4-13). I have also have some experience with...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"Sydney did a wonderful job caring for our boys! She bought over games and activities for them to participate in and was on-time and very professional! The kids were tucked in and sleeping with everything in order upon our return home. We will definitely be hiring...

Brandon W.

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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: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Teena took care of my elder mother in her home during the last three years of her life; my mother had worsening dementia and was bedridden during most of this time. Teena did an excellent job as her night caregiver, working 12-hour shifts each weekday. She carried...

Mark T.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Jessup, MD

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.

Stephanie M.

5.0

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

- Care member

Mutiat J.

5.0

Nikki was very reliable and comfortable with our two baby boys - we were grateful for her help! She was very easy and quick to communicate with as well. We would confidently recommend her and we hope to hire her again someday!

- Kate D.

Alice Y.

4.0

Alice was a big help when we had a gap in services for our disabled child. She was kind, thoughtful and very professional in how she worked with our child.

- Margaret M.

Mary K.

5.0

I am an 80 yr old woman who fell and Mary helped with doctor appointments housekeeping and shopping and cooking. I had known Mary previously as she had taken care of my cats when I visited my son.

- Kay M.

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Ratings for Jessup, MD special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Jessup, MD are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.