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Patrice B.


Laurel, DE

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

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I am a retired special needs nurse with extensive experience caring for individuals with disabilities from birth to adulthood. Throughout my career, I worked in various healthcare and educational settings, providing compassionate support to children and individuals with diverse medical and developmental needs. I retired in 2011...
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Gabrielle B.


Laurel, DE

$12-17/hr2 yrs exp

Hi there, My name is Gabrielle. I am a senior majoring in psychology. I am currently employed at an adult day program for adults with disabilities and I have been working there for just under a year now and I love it! I am an instructor and also handle case management for my clients. My previous experience is with youth with...
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Gabrielle B.


Laurel, DE

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

My name is Gabrielle. I am a mother of two precious girls. I have a bachelors degree in psychology with a concentration in cognition and learning. I am looking for part time employment as a pet sitter, personal assistant, caregiver, special needs caregiver. I have 5 years of experience working with individuals with special needs...
Gabrielle can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Patrice B.


Laurel, DE

$20-50/hr15 yrs exp

I am a retired LPN with over 15 years of hands-on experience providing compassionate care to both pediatric patients with special needs and elderly individuals. My career in nursing was deeply fulfilling, and I've also had the privilege of running operations for home care agencies and training caregivers in essential skills for...
Patrice can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship, dementia, hospice services, errands & more
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Kaitlin A.


Delmar, DE

$14-19/hr1 yrs exp

If you are looking for an enthusiastic, caring, and proactive individual to help with the care of an adult with special needs, then I am your girl! I currently work at a nonprofit for individuals with disabilities, where I help them find employment within the community. I also work with and coach them one on one according to...
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Latisha M.


Delmar, DE

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have over 18 years experience working in healthcare. I work with adults as well as children with developmental disabilities. I'm CPR first aid bls certified Iam a non smoker I provide companionship, run errands, meal preparation.
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Anna A.


Delmar, DE

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Special needs

I truly enjoy making a difference. I am very patient and I don't frazzled easily . I love to laugh. I have a positive attitude . I have a clean criminal background Ck and I'm CPR first aid and Matt certified. I make everyday a great day
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Isabella L.


Delmar, MD

$15-18/hr1 yrs exp

I'm a calm and patient childcare provider with over a year of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm passionate about supporting families and providing a safe and reliable childcare option for them. I have some college education and am CPR-trained, with experience caring for children with special needs. When...
Isabella can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Mary Anne I.


Millsboro, DE

$10-25/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced, Patient, Caring, Responsible Babysitter

5.0

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I love working with children - reading to them, talking with them, playing with them, teaching them, and nurturing them. I have home schooled my two children (one of whom has special needs) and have babysat for other people's infants and children since I was a teenager up to now. Currently, the children I am babysitting for...
Mary Anne can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Mary Anne has been an amazing nanny for our daughter this year. My daughter was 9 months when Mary Anne started coming by while my wife taught classes at a local college. Mary Anne would sing to her, draw with her, and even taught her some sign language. She is...

Claire T.

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Deborah B.


Salisbury, MD

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked in home health and hospital for many years . I very well rounded in the medical field. I have worked with many families over the years taking care of their loved ones in the home setting ... I have worked with mainly dementia and stroke patients but other patients also giving them the best care that they can...
5.0
"Debbie is an amazing care provider. She cared for my parents for eight years. We were blessed to have her. She knows what your family member needs, and is a strong patient advocate. She is very organized. She goes above and beyond basic patient care to make your...

Jennifer D.

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Meghan T.


Salisbury, MD

$24-32/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/Babysitter (Special Needs Experience)

Hi there! I am 31 years old. I have just moved to the area relatively recently. I was a fourth grade teacher and I am now in a transitional phase of my career. I am looking for ideally a full time nannying position! Working with children has been my passion from a young age. I have 10+ years of experience caring for children...
Meghan can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Meghan is amazing! She is so kind and loving! She is always on time and willing to go the extra mile! I highly recommend Meghan!!"

Jane J.

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Michelle L.


Salisbury, MD

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time or Occasional Very Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have had experience with children for the past 12 years and even before that. I have worked as a daycare teacher for children 2-11 since I was 16. I have babysat ages newborn up through pre-teens since I was 14. One summer I was a nanny for 3 girls ages 6, 7, and 8. I was also a nanny last fall for two babies ages 5 months and...
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Michelle did a great job with my two kids...definitely recommend her."

Anil K.

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Brooke H.


Pittsville, MD

$18-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi everyone!! My name is Brooke and I have been a nanny for over 6 years with experience in ages 4 months to 11 years. I have CNA experience, I have been CPR certified and first aid trained, as well as working in a daycare for 2 years, I also have experience with special needs. I love enriching children's lives for the older...
Brooke can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Brooke did a great job with my four year old daughter. I would gladly have her watch my daughter again anytime."

Andrew S.

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Regina S.


Salisbury, MD

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My father was a Police Officer in D. C. for over 24 years. However he injured his back on the job so bad that he has been bed ridden for 15 years. I have helped with his needs as much as can ever since his injury. I also worked at a Senior Care facility for a year and we also had special needs residents. I have plenty of...
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Marissa H.


Harbeson, DE

$14/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a college student majoring in the STEM field. I've been caring for children on my own since I was 14 and through my work as a Medical Assistant at a pediatrics doctor's office, I've become comfortable caring for children of all ages, from a few weeks old to teenagers. Additionally, I'm happy to work with sick and special...
Marissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Marissa was amazing. We gave her quite a task - 5 kids ages 10months through 11 years - and she handled it with ease. When we came back from a night out, the baby was happily asleep and the kids were so excited about how much fun they had with her. And she did it...

Joanna H.

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Sydnie M.


Salisbury, MD

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I am 28 years old. I have 4 brothers and no sisters. I've been in the horse world for about 10 years and in the babysitting/nanny world since I was 14. I've worked in a lot of different job fields but I love kids! My dream since I was young has been to be a teacher or run a daycare. I have a 5-year-old daughter who is...
Sydnie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
5.0
"Sydnie has done a fantastic job with our two boys, ages 5 and 7. She was very understanding of our schedule and kept up with the energy level of the boys, even at 7:30 in the morning. She drove our son to school and planned outings with them on nice weather days. I...

Erica W.

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Danielle L.


Georgetown, DE

$22/hr10 yrs exp

No Crying Here; All Smiles

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Danielle. I am 37 years old and I have been working with kids/ being a nanny since I was about 18. I also worked for DDI in New York for kids with special needs . Just a little about me, I grew up in Queens New York . Recently just moved to Georgetown, Delaware. I have 3 beautiful stepchildren .. In my spare...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"I loved Danielle when I interviewed her! She arrived where we were meeting before I did, shook my hand, and we smiled and laughed a lot... We found someone that worked just a little better for us unfortunately, but I'm keeping her number just in case :)"

Angie A.

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Valerie J.


Federalsburg, MD

$15/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Willing To Work Mon. Wed. Fri. Weekends And Nights. Pet Friendly

I am looking for a nannying position where I can bring my infant daughter. I have 6 years professional experience working with infants, toddlers, 2-year-olds, school age and special needs children as well as 2 years of college majoring in early childhood education. I worked at the Benedictine school working with children with...
Valerie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

I have worked in childcare most of my working life. I grew up in England and my husband and I moved to America 23 years ago. When my own children were small I ran a small day care in our home as this enabled me to be home with my own children. As my children got older I began to work outside the home, either in a child care...
Lynne can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Teresa W.


Millsboro, DE

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, I live in Millsboro, Delaware and I have years of experience taking care of children. I'm a mother of a daughter who's now grown and I have babysat my nephews on numerous occasions. In addition, I formerly worked as a preschool assistant teacher and as an one on one aide for first grade and kindergarten students with...
Teresa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Laurel, DE

Mary Anne I.

5.0

Mary Anne has been an amazing nanny for our daughter this year. My daughter was 9 months when Mary Anne started coming by while my wife taught classes at a local college. Mary Anne would sing to her, draw with her, and even taught her some sign language. She is always on time and communicates...

- Claire T.

Deborah B.

5.0

Our mother had a stroke in 2012, losing use of her left side. After months of rehab, we were not sure we would be able to bring her home and we did not want to put her in a nursing home. We were truly blessed to find Debbie. She cared for our mother for eight years. Early on our father began...

- Catherine W.

Meghan T.

5.0

Meghan is amazing! She is so kind and loving! She is always on time and willing to go the extra mile! I highly recommend Meghan!!

- Jane J.

Michelle L.

5.0

Michelle was wonderful with my daughter and I enjoyed meeting her, too! I highly recommend her and look forward to having her help our family in the future.

- Susannah F.

Brooke H.

5.0

Brooke did a great job with my four year old daughter. I would gladly have her watch my daughter again anytime.

- Andrew S.

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