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I have worked with special needs children and adults for over 40 yrs. I started when I was 13 as a volunteer and still enjoy spending time helping with special needs adults and kids. I have worked with almost every diagnosis out there. Would love to help your loved one too.
I have worked with many people with special needs, mostly adults. I have worked with children with special needs, I have in the past worked with Camp Horizon. It is a summer camp for special needs children. I love working and helping people that need help. Also I love to show the ones that think that they are not good enough and...
Megan S.
Hollywood, MD
$13-18/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! I have a year experience with special needs youth. I have worked with children who have autism, DS, and visual impairment. I am an Instructional Assistant during the school year at various schools for charles county as a temp as of right now.
My duties included bathroom/hygiene help, feeding, supervision with...
Megan S.
Hollywood, MD
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! I have a total of 5 years childcare experience. I currently work for Charles county public schools as an instructional assistant for special needs children. I am looking for after school work from 5-10 p.m. I could also possibly do weekends depending on the times needed.
I am very comfortable with pets, cleaning,...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling
Latasha M.
Morganza, MD
$5-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have worked with children for over nine years. I started out baby-sitting my little cousin. I have worked at two day care centers. I have have also worked at summer camps with the special needs children.
Latasha can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a reliable, patient, and creative Babysitter who has 10+ years of experience caring for children from infants to teenagers and children with special needs. With me, your children will receive additional care. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker. With my skills and experience, I'm able to provide a...
Nikteha can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"On time, professional, and her attention to detail is outstanding! Everything I could've asked for and I will be hiring her again."
Shai A.
Eufemia W.
Chesapeake Beach, MD
$10-15/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience in respite care for 12 years. I have three years experience taking care of end stage COPD. Well familiar with different oxygen machine. I have also an experiece taking care client with autism.
Jaiden J.
Waldorf, MD
$18-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have two younger brothers both with special needs. My youngest brother has autism and the other brother had seizures growing up. I have been babysitting since I was about 13 I am now 23. I truly love kids and being able to help. I have a dog of my own so pets aren't an issue. I work at a hospital as a certified nursing...
Jaiden can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I have personally known Jaiden since she was 14. She is very kind, will treat your child or children right, and her compassionate demeanor is great for working with kids. She's CPR and first-aid ready which is always an added benefit."
Elizabeth H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a compassionate caregiver for special need patients. I assist with bathing, feeding, grooming, bowel management.
5.0
"She is a supportive and caring person"
Grace A.
Lisa J.
Great Mills, MD
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Montessori Teacher Available For Childcare - My Home Or Yours
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 4 ranging between the ages of 13 - 28. I have over 25 years of childcare experience including working at daycares, summer camps and teaching at Montessori schools. I have experience with infants - children ages 12+ as well as children with special needs. After many years of childcare and teaching I realize I...
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lisa loved my little boy like he was hers. We had such a difficult time finding quality care for him at first and she was a small miracle for us. She took in an 8-week old little one and eased my fears returning to work. C. was always so comfortable and happy at...
Tabitha B.
4.9
(10)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Rhonda and I am a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant), a GNA (Geriatric Nursing Assistant) and a CMT (Certified Medication Technician). I have been in the healthcare field for more then 20 years. I specialize in Dementia/Alzheimer Care. I am certified in CPR/First Aid, focused training in the following areas:...
Rhonda can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, personal care, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Rhonda is a warm and friendly caregiver, and we also appreciate how punctual she is! She is willing to do whatever we ask with a cheerful, pleasant attitude."
Melodi M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I been working for the past 22 years with elderly people and individuals who have different kinds of disabilities. I have a gift for this area because I know 100 percent sure that I can make the difference in their life. I am patient, responsible, reliable and compassionate. I believe these qualities are fundamental keys to...
5.0
"Rosa worked for me for 2 1/2 years taking care of my grandmother during overnight shifts (I had originally hired her after finding her here on Care.com). I was pleased with the work she did and I would recommend her to future employers. Please feel free to contact...
Simone F.
Mackenzie F.
California, MD
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello There! My Name Is MacKenzie And I Am A Patient And Mindful Caretaker.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is MacKenzie and I'm a kind, patient, and attentive caretaker.
I've provided care for toddlers, 13 years old and all of the ages in between. I have experience with playing pretend, special needs and travel care as well. I don't mind helping care for pets and am happy to do house sittings if needed.
I also value...
Mackenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"MacKenzie is great. She works with special needs kids and makes you feel comfortable knowing she is taking care of you kids. She is awesome and kids love her too."
Mary L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Tynika , I love helping and Taking care of Children And Elders. I have worked with special needs as well, I have my own transportation, I Am respectful and Dependable, loving, Kind and Honest. I love Kids I love helping them and watching them. I grew up with my cousins that I watch also my younger siblings. I'm...
Tynika can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"Tynika did an amazing job with my toddlers. She was always patient and kind to them. She was also very punctual and didn't mind staying late when necessary . She took time to play with them and they seemed to really enjoy her. I would hands down recommend her to...
Donica S.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for over 18 years now. I started babysitting when I was 13, then began working as a nanny when I was 20. Previously, I was the lead teacher in the toddler room of a daycare and also have experience teaching with Montessori methods. The majority of my experience is with infants through elementary school,...
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sara was very flexible to our family's needs. We had inconsistent schedules and she was able to adapt to different times and needs. My son has special needs and she worked with scholastically during COVID at home school. She also is very good with pets and would...
Nancy W.
I was an EMT for 10+ years and have been CPR trained. I took childhood development in high school and then went into the emergency medicine field. I now have my own little and I am looking to go back to my roots of taking care of children in a place that would also allow my toddler, a built in play date. I have experience with...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Julia F.
Waldorf, MD
$16-21/hr
Social situations become increasingly difficult for people with dementia as they forget names, recently discussed topics and even words or the meaning of particular words. Memory problems may mean that the person with dementia typically requires a great deal of prompting and reassurance. but in all am so happy to have being able...
I have years of experiences working with disabled adults as well as elderly. I have worked at Mell-wood, Spring Dell Center, and Morning Side Assistant Living Home in the past. I have also been a respite care provider in the Waldorf area for 2 male disabled adults.. I currently hold a CPR and First Aid certification and I will...
Lakisha can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care
Hello! I'm Georgia and I am finishing up my college degree at Towson University! I have 4 years of lifeguard experience, so I am CPR certified and swim lesson certified. I have worked with infants, newborns, special need children, and elderly. I also love animals and am fine with all pets. I have over 8 years of babysitting...
Georgia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Taylor D.
Waldorf, MD
$19/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Taylor and I'm from Waldorf, Maryland. Growing up, I had a very special relationship with my own babysitter who I looked up to. I try to carry her loving, thoughtful influence into my work as a nanny. My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs. I find such joy in being a positive...
Taylor can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mechanicsville, MD
Nikteha B.
5.0
On time, professional, and her attention to detail is outstanding! Everything I could've asked for and I will be hiring her again.
- Shai A.
Jaiden J.
5.0
I have personally known Jaiden since she was 14. She is very kind, will treat your child or children right, and her compassionate demeanor is great for working with kids. She's CPR and first-aid ready which is always an added benefit.
- Elizabeth H.
Ijeoma O.
5.0
She is a supportive and caring person
- Grace A.
Lisa J.
5.0
Lisa loved my little boy like he was hers. We had such a difficult time finding quality care for him at first and she was a small miracle for us. She took in an 8-week old little one and eased my fears returning to work. C. was always so comfortable and happy at both drop-offs and pick-ups. He...
- Tabitha B.
Rhonda O.
5.0
Rhonda is so sweet and good at taking care of my mom. Her communication is wonderful and she is reliable and caring. I would definitely recommend her services.
- Ruby S.
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