Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Lanham, MD

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: Light cleaning, dementia, personal care, errands, meal prep

Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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.

Daungelia L.

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available

4.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello family, I cared for many children in my lifetime, from ages 2 days old to 16 years old, also children with special needs as well. I love watching children and teaching them. I'm a very reliable, responsible and patient person. I am CPR, First Aid Certified and A Newborn Care Specialist and worked at a Jewish Community...

Daungelia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

4.0

"Maybe she will work for your family! But no luck for interviewing with us.. Set up an interview the day before after confirming our posting which included light meal prep and housekeeping. Late night I received a message that she does not cook and will not clean...

Adam M.

Rhonda J.

Takoma Park, MD

$21/hr • 20 yrs exp

Dignity Provided With Care!

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as extremely kind, thoughtful and focused . I like caring for seniors and people with special needs because I genuinely enjoy helping people feel comfortable and safe. I'm looking for a job that will compensate me for my knowledge and experience. I started caring for people with special needs...

5.0

"Rhonda has been very reliable and is a hard worker. She is knowledgeable about special needs and has good communication skills. We are very please with her services. I recommend her very much."

Adriana C.

Hannah B.

College Park, MD

$16-21/hr • 1 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience as a peer mentor for students on the Autism spectrum from a young age. In high school I continued doing Social Skills Club and peer mentored other high school and post graduate students. I have had training from a BCBA-D.

5.0

"Hannah has taken care of our two kids quite a bit now. My husband and I are are especially thankful to have been able to hire Hannah because she works incredibly well with our autistic child, really seeking to understand him. But both our kids adore Hannah. She...

Alissa R.

Laurie A.

$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Bilingual Caregiver

5.0

(4)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for many children, some with special needs, both in my home, as well as in the children's homes for over 30 years, ages 3 months old up to 14 years old. I also worked as a co-educator at the Gan Hayeled Nursery School in Washington, DC in the 2-year-old and 3-year-old classrooms. While at the Gan, I received both...

Laurie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Laurie was wonderful! She is very experienced and was not afraid of my tantrum-throwing toddler. She left a detailed account of the evening and was very pleasant to work with. Will definitely hire again."

Care member

Jamie T.

Bowie, MD

$16-21/hr • 10 yrs exp

Awesome Nanny Who Loves Children

3.7

(3)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Since I was 7 years old my mother has been a licensed child care provider. That was my first hands on experience with caring for children and what sparked my interest. And since then, I've worked in daycare centers, been a military nanny on base, cared for children overnight in their home, and even had a small daycare in the...

Jamie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Jamie worked as a nanny for me for the past few months for my infant daughter. She also watched my other 3 children when they were out of school for a few weeks. Jamie has been amazing. She was always reliable and a sweet calming presence in the lives of my...

Clara L.

Sarie B.

$25-42/hr • 9 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision

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.

Tykisha T.

$20-40/hr • 8 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care/Assistant & Elderly Care Provider in Washington, DC

5.0

(2)

Hello Parents. I am a CDA certified (child development associate) 8+years experience with children ages infant to 16 years of age, children with special needs and "at-risk" children. I reside in NE DC (Brookland). Currently I work pt as a co-teacher at a local private school. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I also have a food...

5.0

"She's punctual, reliable and my daughter adore her. Thank you Ms.TT"

Terry J.

Alondra V.

$22-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

High School Student Looking To Work With Kids!

5.0

(1)

I'd describe my personality as helpful, kind, empathetic I like working with kids because I have a passion in helping kids develop new skills and watching them learn new things each day! One thing you should know about me is that I am flexible and am bilingual in English and Spanish I have interned in a classroom where I...

Alondra can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Alondra looked after my two boys for several months as their afterschool sitter. Alondra was extremely reliable and an excellent communicator. She was very good with my boys, and very patient with them as well. I trust Alondra and her judgment completely, and felt...

Care member

Ashai N.

$21/hr • 5 yrs exp

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5.0

(2)

I have experience babysitting, more specifically kids that are special needs. I'd describe my personality as energetic, bold, passionate. I like working with kids because I get to teach them really cool things and help them learn at each milestone. I'm looking for a job that can allow me to gain more experience and to add on...

Ashai can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0

"I hired Ashai to tend to my 2 1/2 autistic son until he turned the age of four years old. Ashai was really dependable and flexible during her time with me. Her knowledge of childcare was outstanding due to her taking prior classes dealing with kids in high-school...

Andria A.

Michelle R.

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Or Date Night Babysitter

5.0

(4)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm currently available for occasional or one-time evening, overnight, or weekend sitting jobs. I am Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED certified. I have been babysitting for 16 years, spent 2 summers working as a nanny, spent 1 summer working as a camp counselor, and spent 2 years teaching elementary school children. I...

Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision

Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"We were in Richmond for the weekend and Michelle did a wonderful job babysitting our 4 year old and 2 year old daughters. She responded quickly and was on time and did a perfect job! If we are here again we will hire her again."

Jason C.

Mekiya A.

$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

HHA, Sleep Tech, BSN Nursing Students

5.0

(4)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Maintaining a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following standards and procedures, maintaining security precautions; following prescribed dietary requirements and nitrate. Supporting patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household requirements; preparing and serving...

5.0

"Mekiya is an outstanding caregiver. She has been a pleasure to have assist us. She is caring, diligent, and very knowledgeable on all things related to care. I would rehire for any role that I need assistance with. "

Care member

Dagemawit K.

$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Dagemawit K, if your looking for someone who is caring, loving and understanding to help out with your family then id love to be a part of that! I am passionate about creating an environment that is centered in love and care for kids and for anyone around me. I have many years of experience in child care as I have...

Dagemawit can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep

5.0

"Dagemawit took care of our three-year old son for about two months. She was just wonderful, very responsible, reliable, flexible, friendly, easygoing, respectful, energetic, kind, and patient. She had a lot of energy to play with him and teach him basic concepts...

Devora C.

Sarah M.

$20-24/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving, Experienced Childcare Professional Available As Part-Time Or Full-Time Nanny

5.0

(5)

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with children for over 15 years in a variety of positions including as a nanny, summer camp director, tutor, and both as an assistant teacher and the after-school director for a Washington DC area Montessori school. I have worked with all ages, from infant to teenager. I also have experience with multiples, large...

Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"It was such a pleasure working with Sarah! She babysat for us while we were in town for a family wedding. Despite our crazy schedule, Sarah was super flexible, dependable, and great with our son. Would highly recommend her!"

Sarita M.

Beverly H.

$15-25/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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Tawanda S.

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Provider

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...

Joy A.

Laurel, MD

$30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Caregiving Is My Passion

5.0

(1)

Compassion, Empathy and prioritization of my clients needs . insulin and other medication management, wound care , daily activities of living, hoyerlift , laundry and general grocery shopping , medical appointments and companionship. I have also worked with dementia , Alzheimer's , stroke, MS, special needs , and hospice...

Joy can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more

Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0

"Joy is a passionate, compassionate caring lady whose qualities made me recognize her. She is a critical thinker, hardworking, dependable, honest, brings transparency to the table, understanding, team player. Ready to learn and share experience on how to deliver...

Deborah V.

Vivica J.

Beltsville, MD

$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Teacher And Special Ed Enthusiast

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a recent graduate from Bowie State University where I earned my Bachelor of Science in Early childhood education and Special education. I am currently enrolled at the University of Maryland where I am studying severe disabilities and autism. Along with my education, I have been working with adults with disabilities for 3...

5.0

"Vivica has been my part time nanny for the last year to my 9yo autistic son and 8 month old daughter. She was a critical member of our team and to our family throughout COVID, She stayed with my son while I was in the hospital giving birth. She has been there with...

Heather K.

Tyler H.

Capitol Heights, MD

$17-18/hr

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Tyler I am a recent college graduate. I have graduated the University of North Carolina at Pembroke with a degree in Biology. I have experience working with children from ages 2-14. I have been able to create a creative space for children as well a teaching space. I also have experience working with special...

Tyler can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep

Elleigh J.

Odenton, MD

$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

(1)