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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.
Megan S.
Hollywood, MD
$15-18/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: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Latasha M.
Morganza, MD
$15-30/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:
First Aid
CPR
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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
CNA
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.
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:
First Aid
Early Education
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.
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
"Organized and followed routine very easily. Highly recommend her as a caregiver and would hire again."
Lina 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: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, respite care, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
4.0
"Rhonda has a very sweet spirit and did well with my mother."
Kim D.
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 an absolute dream. She’s everything we were hoping to find when we started looking for a babysitter. One of our daughters has autism, so we were very selective in who we trusted to watch our children. Mackenzie is so sweet and patient with our...
Care member
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, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Special Needs Care
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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sara has watched my son for 4-5 years now. She has background and years of experience with children with spacial needs. She always find fun and creative things for the children to do. They make thoughtful art projects around holidays. She is a caring and wonderful...
Kirsten J.
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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, 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: Personal care, dementia, respite care
Kate M.
Huntingtown, MD
$18-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
As a caretaker with three years of experience, I find great joy in helping children learn and grow. My own upbringing in a large family has given me the opportunity to care for children of all ages, including those with special needs. I am outgoing, optimistic, and responsible, and I believe in open communication with parents...
I've been in a health care for 4 yrs now. I am also a caregiver for elderly and nanny for kids. I'm Filipino 30 years of Age. I can be trusted and hard worker. :)
Gwendolyn J.
Waldorf, MD
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
My employment with The Center for Mental Health "Early Intervention Program", I worked as a Behavioral Specialist/Case Manager; with children with social and emotional issues. I worked for Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI, INC.)working with middle to HS students with autism and learning disabilities. I am passionate...
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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.
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.
Ijeoma O.
5.0
She is a supportive and caring person
- Grace A.
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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