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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Kensington, MD
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Kensington, MD
5.0
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi - My name is Luiza. I am offering child care and household services.
In my country, I grew up working with my mom on her clinic of child rehabilitation (for kids with special needs), and also I always got to do social projects with children at my church back in Brazil. Besides that, I have been watching newborns, infants,...
Luiza can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Luiza it's super sweet. my girls love when she comes! I can't forget to say how much my puppy gets happy to see her too!"
Paige S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello. I have 20+ years of childcare experience. Children are my passion! I just finish nannying for a family for three years, with four sweet children(4-year-old twins, 7and 9, both with special needs) Both parents are physicians. I created and implemented a daily active structured schedule. I assisted with taking the children...
Charlene can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Charlene is a very warm, engaging caregiver. She watches our children, a shy 3 year old, an energetic 8 year old and a dramatic 10 year old and handles all 3 of them on outings, takes them to the park, out to restaurants etc with skill and grace. The kids are so...
Rachel W.
5.0
(3)
I am an upbeat person and I am very compassionate, encouraging, and trustworthy. I am motivated by helping others. Hence, the majority of my professional, volunteer, and academic experiences have been dedicated to educating and taking care of people. I have background taking care of children, teens, and adults with special...
Danitza can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician, respite care, live-in home care
5.0
"Danitza is personally committed to the care of my wife and is very attentive to her needs. She is punctual and detail oriented. She has an excellent personality and remains flexible to meet any needs that arise."
Michael C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am Sheila. A single mother of three amazing adult daughters that I have raised single handedly. I live with my two youngest daughters in NE/DC and our two wonderful pet family members. I have a degree in child development/psychology and continue to educate myself on the whole development of children.
I have had the privilege...
Sheila can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Sheila provides excellent care. I felt completely comfortable with her and learned a lot from her. She cared for my son as an infant and interacted with my 3 yr old daughter when home from preschool. Sheila is really knowledgeable about child development. She has a...
Elizabeth H.
Susan A.
Potomac, MD
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Care Provider Specializing In Special Needs Or Children W/ The Need For More In div. Attn.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with children my whole life and always seemed to veer towards the ones that need a little more one-one attn. to later find out a diagnosis or to soon be diagnosed with something, and my extra attn. to details and focus were a good way to start implementing and focusing specific skills.
I currently specialize in...
Susan can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"A hidden gem! It's hard to believe we have not known Susan our entire lives. Her ability to establish deep, personal and meaningful relationships with her clients is unsurpassed. The kindness, patience she has shown to our family member in need has been...
Kelli G.
Nadya A.
Olney, MD
$15-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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.
Marielena O.
Washington, DC
$25-40/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Marielena, I'm a caring, patient, creative and responsible person, I have a degree in preschool education and I have 9 years of experience working with children of all ages from newborns to teenagers, 3 of them as a teacher, I like working with children and help them develop each of their talents, artistic, creative and...
Marielena can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Marielena watched our now-two-year-old for about 6 months (from age 1.5 to 2 years old). We are at the point where we would like to put our daughter in daycare so we are saying good bye with a heavy heart. We really love Marielena; she is professional and caring,...
Erin C.
Sumaiyah A.
Hyattsville, MD
$22/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a 22-year-old college student who has experience in childcare for over 8 years. Firstly, I grew up with 5 siblings, 3 of whom are younger than me. I began by babysitting my own siblings, and family friends children, to parents booking me and paying me hourly.
I have experience with children ages 0-13 and with childrens with...
Sumaiyah can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Sumaiyah was great with our daughter! She arrived early and was very professional and kind. I liked that she stayed in communication with us, letting us know her arrival time, when she arrived and when she made it back home safely. She was warm and welcoming and my...
Care member
4.8
(22)
Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood
My name is Gifty, I'm currently available for a full time nanny position.
I'm passionate about childcare, I have 10 years of experience in guiding children.
Over the years, I have had the pleasure to work with newborns up to teenage, multiple children, and special needs. I am infant CPR certified, and have excellent...
Gifty can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I have used Gifty twice now to babysit my 20 month old baby girl. She is always on time and immediately begins taking care of my baby girl, even while we are still there. Gifty has helped feed our daughter and always puts her to bed on time. When we arrive home she...
Cassandra W.
5.0
(1)
Academic background: 1) UCLA- Biochemistry, 2) George Mason University- Nursing. My experience working both in and out of the hospital has afforded me invaluable firsthand knowledge of the many disparities in our healthcare system. My aim is to address those disparities through helping clients and their families attain their own...
5.0
"Adriana is the most compassionate, endearing, ambitious individual and we are so fortunate to have worked with her. When my mom's degenerative neurological condition began to worsen, we quickly found ourselves overwhelmed with her care and day-to-day activities....
Helen H.
Julia K.
Potomac, MD
$24-32/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a current student at St. Mary's College of Maryland majoring in psychology with an educational studies and special education double minor. I'm looking for get more hands on experience working with individuals with special needs. I am passionate about bringing out and seeing the best in the individuals I work with. Looking...
Ana Koyasha V.
Bethesda, MD
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Professional Nanny Available for Part-Time Work in the DMV Area
Hello, I'm Ana, an experienced nanny with over six years of childcare experience. I'm currently working with a great family and we are open to negotiating a part-time schedule that works for everyone. My ideal start date would be after March 24th.
What I...
Ana Koyasha can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ana did an outstanding job with our daughter before we moved to Texas. She helped us out for about a year and became like part of the family. She was great at helping around the house when the baby was napping as well. If we had stayed in DC, we would have loved to...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Jemima came to America in January 2010 and started working as a GNA in August of the same year. I worked in Texas, North Carolina, and finally Maryland all because my husband is a the Navy so we moving.
5.0
"Jemima provides a 5 star service. Goes above and beyond required basics. Provided insight into practical care situations in which most clients most likely not experienced ... Meals timing, bathing, grooming, clothing changes, moving of client, interaction with...
Peter O.
Cloe M.
Washington, DC
$18-22/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a younger brother who has down syndrome. We are 2. 5 years apart, and growing up (4 out of 5 kids) him & I were the closest. I did any and everything for him! From walks, to feeding, playing, showering, taking care of everything you can think of. He has cancer for 4 years at 5 years old, and our entire lives changed. He...
5.0
(2)
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, dementia, hospice services, home modification
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.
5.0
(4)
I have experience caring for newborns up until age 13. As an aunt of three (plus), I often cared for my niece when she was a newborn and on. I have experience caring for a friends newborn, up until age 2 and also cared for two young boys, one with ASD, beginning at age 2 and 4 for five years. I have cared for another young boy...
Andrea can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Andrea helped us with our two boys for about 9 years. She is simply the best! The kids loved her and had no problems saying bye to us when we needed to go :)
One of our sons has food allergies and requires an Epi-Pen. Andrea took this very seriously and we felt...
Patricia K.
5.0
(3)
Hello my name is Veronica.
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...
Icilma can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Icilma is probably one of the most genuine, kindhearted person I've ever encountered in my life.
She was a positive influence in my children's life and really helped me navigate my way through motherhood.
I couldn't have asked for a more trustworthy and kind...
Randi W.
Beverly H.
Washington, DC
$18-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Energetic And Creative Babysitter With Strong Background In Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have served as a caregiver, tutor, and educational program leader since high school. I am pediatric CPR and first aid certified, with updated certification as of June 3, 2017. For two summers I worked with a group of five and 6-year-olds as a camp counselor with Harbor Haven, a camp for children with special needs in Northern...
Beverly can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Marlo and I am 28 years old. I have my masters degree in psychology and am in my final months of graduate school earning my doctorate (PsyD). I genuinely enjoy caring for, and teaching, kids and teens and consider myself engaged, patient, and reliable. I have a long history working with children both with and...
Marlo can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Marlo is an excellent caregiver! We currently use her for occasional date nights. Our daughter really loves her and she is great with her!"
Elizabeth H.
5.0
(3)
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, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Clara is warm and loving towards our children and extremely responsible. Punctual, great communication. Highly recommend. "
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Kensington, MD
Luiza R.
5.0
Luiza was awesome! She is a good communicator, she was on time, and my boys had a great time with her. 100% plan to hire her again
- Cory P.
Charlene O.
5.0
Charlene is a very warm, engaging caregiver. She watches our children, a shy 3 year old, an energetic 8 year old and a dramatic 10 year old and handles all 3 of them on outings, takes them to the park, out to restaurants etc with skill and grace. The kids are so excited to spend time with Charlene...
- Rachel W.
Danitza R.
5.0
Danitza helped me greatly during and after a medical procedure I had done in August of 2018. Danitza visited me just after my surgery and even informed family members of the status of my condition after talking to nurses.
Danitza provided excellent at home care as well which included walking with...
- Nick C.
Sheila K.
5.0
Sheila helped me with my infant daughter for about 3 weeks before a spot opened up at our local daycare. I had never had a nanny experience before, but Sheila made everything very seamless. Sheila is incredibly professional. She wants to iron out the details and expectations on both sides. This set...
- Linda A.
Susan A.
5.0
A hidden gem! It's hard to believe we have not known Susan our entire lives. Her ability to establish deep, personal and meaningful relationships with her clients is unsurpassed. The kindness, patience she has shown to our family member in need has been seamless. She is flexible and adapts to...
- Kelli G.
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