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Special needs caregivers in Mount Rainier, MD

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Rhonda J.


Silver Spring, MD

$21/hr20 yrs exp

Dignity Provided With Care!

5.0

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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.

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Catherine C.


Hyattsville, MD

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Experienced With Special Needs

4.3

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Catie and I have a degree in early childhood education and special education. I have experience caring for infants, toddlers, and elementary aged children as a sitter, a full-time nanny, and a teacher. I have experience with many different kinds of pets and I have my own transportation. I am new to this site,...
Catherine can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

4.0
"Catie helped me with babysitting and reading tutoring. We have had her babysit all of our kids several times and had her do some reading tutoring with our middle child when he was in first grade. We were very pleased with our son's reading development and our kids...

Rose Z.

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Tawanda S.


Washington, DC

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Provider

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...
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Jesualdo F.


Silver Spring, MD

$30-35/hr5 yrs exp

Your Jack Of All Trades!

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Jesualdo, and I pride myself on being a versatile and adaptable individual ready to tackle any task that comes my way. With a wide range of skills and a genuine passion for helping others, I am here to make your life a little easier and more enjoyable. Services Offered: Household Management: Expert in maintaining a...
5.0
"Jesualdo is an excellent candidate for any position. He is polite, punctual, hardworking, and highly reliable. Additionally, he is smart, respectful, and can absolutely be counted on to get any job done in an efficient manner. Jesualdo has a wonderful personality...

Carmella B.

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Sierra W.


Washington, DC

$18-30/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello reader! I am a college graduate with a BS in economics from the University of Mary Washington. I nannied for a few families through college and am looking to get back into the profession! I have experience being a caretaker for special needs children as well. I love being outdoors, creating crafts/games to keep everyone...
Sierra can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sierra was extremely reliable and punctual for my sons transportation needs!! Very friendly and I highly recommend her for your child care needs! "

Amanda M.

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Laurie A.


Silver Spring, MD

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Bilingual Caregiver

Hired by 3 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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, 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."

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Dagemawit K.


Silver Spring, MD

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

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.

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Marlo B.


Washington, DC

$17-25/hr9 yrs exp

Weeknights And Weekends

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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.

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Alondra V.


Silver Spring, MD

$22-50/hr3 yrs exp

High School Student Looking To Work With Kids!

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:

First Aid

CPR

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...

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Jamila D.


Washington, DC

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Available Full-Time For Companionship, Light Housekeeping And Meal Prepping

I am a former CNA who has over a decade of hands on experience in healthcare. I am passionately dedicated to the care of seniors and special needs individuals. For years I have worked closely with adults living with special needs, Alzheimer's and dementia, as well as physical ailments (both acute and chronic). I am familiar with...
Jamila can also help with: Personal care, visiting nurse, home modification
5.0
"Jamila has worked for us on weekends for 2 years. She takes care of both of my elderly parents and does a good job with both. She's friendly, pleasant, reserved, and attentive."

Cecil D.

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Icilma J.


Silver Spring, MD

$15-33/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Professional Care Giver

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, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Icilma is the most amazing person. She worked with my family for 11 years and helped raise my 2 children. She is kind, punctual, thoughtful, inventive, a hard worker, self motivated, and intelligent. She is the only person that I trusted to watch my children and...

Susan E.

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Shella N.


Bowie, MD

$52/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a fun nanny with over 6years experience in childcare. I have worked in both day cares and also provided services at home for several families. I have experience working with newborns, toddlers and older kids. I am also a licensed Home Health Aid , willing and able to provide care for children with special needs. should you...
Shella can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My son instantly felt comfortable with Shella; she's got a great, warm and friendly personality. She was extremely flexible with the last minute sitting request I made, and she followed instructions for feeding and nap times perfectly!"

Krystal-rose P.

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Yesenia R.


Silver Spring, MD

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am an experienced nanny I have taken care of children from ages newborn to 13 years old. I have completed early childhood classes 1 and 2, I learned about child development and milestones in children ages 0 to preschool years. I assisted and observed children in several classrooms, these classrooms included: infants,...
Yesenia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I would recommend Yesenia. She took care of my 4 month old and what I appreciated the most is that he enjoyed spending time with her. Yesenia was aware of feeding and nap times so that he never got to the point where he was frustrated or upset. She offered...

Raquel B.

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Meredith R.


Washington, DC

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Meredith

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm an AU student but I am taking this semester off. I love arts & crafts, playing outside, reading, and playing games with kids. I have a great deal of experience. Most recently I've been working with a family with 2 little girls (ages 2 and 2 months). Before that, I nannied in a 4-child- household for about 2 years. Last...
Meredith can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Meets all my requests and if I told her specific details she follows them kids listen to her and she comes in on short notice keeps the house clean "

Dapre S.

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Abby F.


College Park, MD

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with children for as long as I can remember. Throughout high school, I nannied throughout the summers. I have nannied for a family with a child with special needs; I have nannied for an infant; I have nannied for a family of 5. Last summer after I completed my freshman year at UMD, I worked in a preschool as...
Abby can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Abby is amazing. She's a responsible, loving, playful and very engaging as a nanny and babysitter. She's very creative and finds fun age appropriate activities for our toddler. We love Abby and highly recommend her!"

Brian W.

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Ana Koyasha V.


Bethesda, MD

$23-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Professional Nanny Available for Part-Time Position in DMV Area Hello, my name is Ana, and I am a dedicated and experienced nanny with over six years of childcare expertise. Currently employed with a wonderful family, I am seeking a part-time position to complement my existing schedule. With a passion for fostering children's...
Ana Koyasha can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"One of the nicest, most caring people I've ever met. It was a blessing to have Ana watch our daughter from 7 months old to two and a half years old. Ana is so safe, meticulous, patient, courteous, communicative, and smart. Anyone will be lucky to have her watch...

Holly C.

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Shannel S.


Arlington, VA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a graduate from Rutgers University, New Brunswick in May 2018. I graduated with a bachelors degree in Public Health, and a completion of my minor in Spanish. I've completed an accelerated RN program in 2020 and now work as an RN in DC. I have been working In healthcare for over 5 years. I'm passionate about caring...
Shannel can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services, respite care, live-in home care
Skills:

CNA

3.0
"She is very pleasant, but very green. Hired her to help me post major abdominal surgery with chores and help my handicapped mother. When i needed her to step up, She didn't. When I asked her to step up, she told me she refused to be my house maid, when all I ever...

Susan E.

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Katia A.


Washington, DC

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part- Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I was an Au pair back in 2016, and I had such an amazing experience with both of my families. I love kids, teaching them and learning from them is the motive for me to want to be a part of their lives. I am exited to have this opportunity and I can provide references upon request. When I worked with my second family as an au...
Katia can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"I hired Katia to care for my daughter on weekends. My daughter is 25 years old with mild intellectual disabilities. Katia has been energetic, kind and reliable. She is creative in thinking up ideas to get my daughter to engage in activities and to get her out of...

Whitney A.

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Gabriella C.


Arlington, VA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Excellent Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hey there! I have tons of experience working with children. I used to be a preschool teacher for 3 years at counterpoint preschool in Colorado Springs. I also worked as a behavioral support aide in Buffalo, New York at a school for special needs children aged 3-5 for 2 years. After that I went to school to be a respiratory...
Gabriella can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"I would really like to say she was horrible so we could keep her a secret, but she was outstanding! My 2 girls, ages 7 & 9, loved her. She did activities with them and they had so much fun! My husband and I found her very sweet and funny. 100% recommend her for...

Melissa A.

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Elena B.


Arlington, VA

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Part - Time Caregiver

My experience with individuals with special needs is expansive. I have worked in group home settings for various age groups and support needs. I am experienced with alternative feeding, medication distribution, ambulation, bathroom assistance (showers, diapers, etc). I have had extensive experience with ASD, ADHD, and a variety...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mount Rainier, MD

Rhonda J.

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.

Catherine C.

4.0

Catie helped me with babysitting and reading tutoring. We have had her babysit all of our kids several times and had her do some reading tutoring with our middle child when he was in first grade. We were very pleased with our son's reading development and our kids are always so excited when she...

- Rose Z.

Jesualdo F.

5.0

Aldo works for us on a as needed basis. He arrives on time and ready to begin. A likable guy who is a self starter so if I'm busy he will find something that needs doing while he waits. Aldo has helped with organization projects , assembled items , ran errands , shopped and much more. He's...

- Marcia A.

Sierra W.

5.0

Sierra was extremely reliable and punctual for my sons transportation needs!! Very friendly and I highly recommend her for your child care needs!

- Amanda M.

Laurie A.

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

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