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Special needs caregivers in North East, MD

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Olivia D.


Elkton, MD

$16-26/hr1 yrs exp

Let's Spend Time Together !

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Hi there! I'm Olivia from Elkton , MD! I would love to spend time with your family member assisting in any way that I can! I am fine with anything from help cleaning their room to taking a walk to just being a listening ear :)
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Devon R.


Chesapeake City, MD

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Excellent Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Devon! I have taken care of children with ages ranging from newborn to 15 years old, as well as experience with disabilities and special needs. I have also been a caregiver to a senior citizen and love both jobs equally! I would love to talk with you, so you could ask me any further questions as well as get to...
Devon can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Chloe P.


Rising Sun, MD

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Paraprofessional And Nanny

I'm an experienced caregiver with four years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion lies in making a positive impact on children's lives. I believe in creating an environment where children can learn, grow, and have fun. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I have a knack for engaging children with...
Chloe can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Amanda A.


Perryville, MD

$20-25/hr

Experienced Caregiver

I have experience working with developmentally delayed and medically fragile kids. I am familiar with assistive devices such as wheelchairs and walkers. Can lift up to 100 lbs.
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Abigail W.


Port Deposit, MD

$16-21/hr4 yrs exp

Hello!!

Hi my name is Abigail! I am 19 years old and have a car of my own. I am comfortable driving whoever if need be as well. Planning to become an EMT. have 4 years of experience. Started at 15 volunteering at a daycare, and I have been babysitting and watching over kids of all ages ever since. If your still looking for a sitter I am...
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Cynthia M.


Newark, DE

$15-26/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

5.0

(3)

Hi! I have been a paid babysitter since I was 12, I'm now 26. I have experience with kids of all ages, newborns included. As well as experience taking care of children with special needs and twins. I am currently nannying for an amazing family with 5 children under 7 (every Thursday and Saturday nights) I have been with them for...
Cynthia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Cyndi is a fantastic babysitter. She was really great with my 7 year old twin daughters. One has special needs: Down syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Cyndi was very patient and kind with both children. We would definitely recommend her for sure."

Tara C.

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Tammy R.


Belcamp, MD

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

20 plus years as a caregiver. I am very compassionate and sincere when it come to special needs.
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Ella W.


Newark, DE

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Ella and a senior at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia! I'm moving back home to Newark, Delaware in December. I have always loved caring for and playing with children. I have grown up with many younger cousins and babysit them often. For a few years, I volunteered at the Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center in...
Ella can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ella is amazing with our kids and puppy! Our kids adore her and she goes above and beyond for them. She is responsible, honest, and very dependable :)"

Kathryn C.

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Kandy B.


New Castle, DE

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

4.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked as a substitute teacher in the Colonel School District for special needs students for several years. I worked in a vocational program for special needs adults as a job coach and administrative assistant, I have been medication certified before, and CPR and First Aid certified. I enjoyed working as a special needs...
3.0
"I am waiting on Kandy's availability for a future interview."

Katherine V.

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Sabaina M.


New Castle, DE

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

My Info

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Base upon my experience in the health care field and length service . I can bring a tremendous input to my client making sure to meet their basic daily needs these included meal preparation, assist with bathing , doctor appointment, laundry and also to assist with errands and also assisting my clients with medication since I am...
5.0
"Sabiana worked for us for over a year helping to take care of my mother. She was warm and kind and did everything necessary and more. She was reliable and punctual. I would highly recommend her. "

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Jessica W.


Oxford, PA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Temporary Housecleaner/Nanny/Date Night Babysitter/Pet Sitter Available Now!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for over 11 years now with experience in caring for children anywhere between the ages of 3 mos to 12 yrs including twins, newborns, and children/infants with special needs. My most recent position included caring for four children under the age of 6. Some of my duties include but are not limited to providing...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jess is wonderful. The best ever. Reliable, safe, trustworthy, fun, creative, kids love her....you name it......scoop her up while you can! "

Alison G.

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Denise H.


Havre de Grace, MD

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver/Nanny /Educator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've always been a caring person.. I started working at the age of 16 while in high school. My work ethic is great at age 18 I became a CNA started working with all ages of people for over 25 years . However children with special needs have always added another level of giving. I was a Resource coordinator for developmental...
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Adiatu K.


Newark, DE

$20-36/hr10 yrs exp

Dedicated Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am passionate caregiver with over 5 years experience working with children between age 4-20. I helped out with activity of daily livings.
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Shawn H.


Aberdeen, MD

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver/babysitter

I have 26+ years of experience raising my 3 children as a SAHM, family manager and homemaker. I home-schooled my kids for 10+ years, before they attended conventional schools. They all graduated with honors. Two of my children have high-functioning autism and other neuro-atypicalities. I'm well-versed in all things...
5.0
"Shawn is extremely thorough, thoughtful and conscientious. She is responsible, knowledgeable about working with children with special needs, practical and dependable. Shawn is also trustworthy and reliable. I have no hesitations in recommending Shawn for...

Lori W.

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Sheena T.


Newark, DE

$25/hr15 yrs exp

Friendly And Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have almost 20 years of experience working with children and seniors with special needs. I am certified in CPR, first aide, and abdominal thrust. I am trust worthy, reliable, and immediately available for work.
Sheena can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"I loved her attention to detail and how attentive she was with my moms care.. my mom loves her"

Care member

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Jennifer A.


Belcamp, MD

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a friendly, patient and compassionate person and I enjoy working with the elderly. I have worked with people with diverse ailments such as Autism, stroke, dementia, Alzheimer's, Diabetes and people with special needs. It will be a pleasure to work with you. Kindly reach out to me. Thanks!
Jennifer can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Jennifer has been very helpful with the care of my husband. She has given me time to get things done and peace of mind when he is with her. "

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Mckenna F.


Darlington, MD

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Time To Play & Learn

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is McKenna, I live in the Darlington area. I work at a special needs school from 8 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. M-F, I am 23 years old, I have been working with kids at schools for 5+ years. I have a 3-year-old nephew & a niece that's now 3 months old in Texas :)) I have always LOVED working with kids and they seem to latch...
Mckenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

3.0
"Did not hire because Mckenna didn’t call back. "

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Madisyn A.


New Castle, DE

$17-19/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a full time student at the University of Delaware with a range of experience with individuals with special needs. Although I am not going to school to pursue anything in this field in the future, many of my babysitting/nannying jobs in the past have been centered around kids with special needs. I have reliable...
5.0
"We hired Madisyn when we came into town for a wedding. She keep our special needs son while we went to the wedding and reception. She took him to play putt putt and took him to eat. She was very kind to J. and did great with him. I would totally recommend hiring...

Melanie W.

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Shelby F.


Havre de Grace, MD

$18-20/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Caregiver And Sitter That Can Meet A Variety Of Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a fun, positive and outgoing caregiver with years of experience of working with children with special needs I love taking care kids in their home:) . I currently am a Related Services Facilitator for an elementary school, my job is to help children who are receiving virtual speech therapy. Before I started this job, I did...
Shelby can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Shelby was a godsend for our family. She cared for our 11-year-old son over the summer and was absolutely fantastic. She is kind and resourceful and has seemingly infinite patience. He is on the spectrum and she was able to quickly adapt to his quirks, endlessly...

Kimberly T.

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Anna-marie M.


Bear, DE

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

I am working towards becoming an Occupational Therapist because I love finding ways to help people reach their personal goals and highest potential. My experiences caring for those with special needs include: >Transport families to doctor's appointments and translate as needed. Assist families with transitions between airport...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in North East, MD

Cynthia M.

5.0

Cyndi is a fantastic babysitter. She was really great with my 7 year old twin daughters. One has special needs: Down syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Cyndi was very patient and kind with both children. We would definitely recommend her for sure.

- Tara C.

Ella W.

5.0

Ella is amazing with our kids and puppy! Our kids adore her and she goes above and beyond for them. She is responsible, honest, and very dependable :)

- Kathryn C.

Kandy B.

3.0

I am waiting on Kandy's availability for a future interview.

- Katherine V.

Sabaina M.

5.0

Sabiana worked for us for over a year helping to take care of my mother. She was warm and kind and did everything necessary and more. She was reliable and punctual. I would highly recommend her.

- Care member

Jessica W.

5.0

Jessica is fully engaged and fun! My son adores her and I am thrilled with her child care services.

- Janet W.

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