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Find special needs caregivers in Odenton, MD that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Odenton, MD

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Odenton, MD

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Vivica J.


Beltsville, MD

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Teacher And Special Ed Enthusiast

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a recent graduate from Bowie State University where I earned my Bachelor of Science in Early childhood education and Special education. I am currently enrolled at the University of Maryland where I am studying severe disabilities and autism. Along with my education, I have been working with adults with disabilities for 3...
5.0
"Vivica has been my part time nanny for the last year to my 9yo autistic son and 8 month old daughter. She was a critical member of our team and to our family throughout COVID, She stayed with my son while I was in the hospital giving birth. She has been there with...

Heather K.

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Heather T.


Severna Park, MD

$20-34/hr8 yrs exp

Part Or Full Time Care Giver Available

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Many years of experience caring for children. Three years of my experience has been with special needs children.
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We came to town for a wedding and hired Heather to help out with my 16-month-old son while we were getting ready for the wedding and doing photos. She was super friendly and jumped right in with our son. Punctual and professional. Would use her anytime we are in...

Allison G.

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Alice Y.


Glen Burnie, MD

$14-25/hr10 yrs exp

4.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked in childcare in a daycare setting for about the last 16 yrs. I attended howard community college to receive all my childcare certifications, I am also CPR/first aid certified and have my medication administration certificate. I absolutely love working with childcare. I work for howard county public schools as a...
4.0
"Alice was a big help when we had a gap in services for our disabled child. She was kind, thoughtful and very professional in how she worked with our child."

Margaret M.

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Lisa J.


Severna Park, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic, Fun , Giggle Creator :)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a mom to three young adults and grandma . I've worked with children all my life and love kids of all ages. Worked as a paraprofessional with special needs children with handicaps, autism, visually impaired and wheelchair bound. Also have been a mentor with the youth in Bristol Ct. for 16 yrs. love being creative, crafts,...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lisa is wonderful! She's always on time and very reliable. She cares for my baby as if she was her own. My baby loves being with Lisa and always makes her laugh and me happy. Lisa is very knowledge and i feel comfortable asking for her opinion and advice. she...

Megan L.

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Maribeth M.


Bowie, MD

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part Time/Full Time Works On Me

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

My name is Maribeth, I am an Asian, dual citizenship. I just finished my CNA/CMT and I have CPR/First aide/Food handling certificate. My criminal and driving background (even FBI and state) are clear. PPD is also updated. I am looking for PRN, as needed, part time job in Care.com for Child, Senior, and even housekeeping (at...
5.0
"Maribeth is awesome and extremely helpful. It was such a pleasure to work with her. I would definitely recommend and would hire her again."

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Shirley E.


Laurel, MD

$17-35/hr9 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with children and adults with special needs, helping with activities of daily living Medication administration and management, bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, etc. Outside of work, I enjoy hanging out with friends and family.
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Mary K.


Severn, MD

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience as a caregiver. I have worked with people that had Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, diabetes, developmentally challenged adults and. muscular dystrophy. I have certifications for CPR, and first aid. I enjoy taking care of others and look forward to speaking with you on how I can beat take care of your...
5.0
"I am an 80 yr old woman who fell and Mary helped with doctor appointments housekeeping and shopping and cooking. I had known Mary previously as she had taken care of my cats when I visited my son."

Kay M.

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Atinuke O.


Lanham, MD

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

My name is mofolasayo, but many people I have work for prefer calling me Joy. I am an experienced CMT/Home health Aid, seeking employment in a related establishment . I have worked with several patients with different levels of care requirements and also been involved with home care , food handling and companionship . I am very...
5.0
"The attraction to Mrs. Atinuke was that she has done so well with her own children , she worked with individuals with disabilities and my girls took to her immediately. She was heaven sent!"

Michelle L.

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Sethatina N.


Laurel, MD

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Tina. I am currently NOT available for any childcare at this time. Thank you for your interest in my skills and may you find a caregiver who is a perfect match for you and your child(ren). I am a friendly, loving, caring, fair, playful, and firm caregiver who loves children and helping them learn and...
Sethatina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We had the pleasure of working with Tina for 9 months starting when our daughter was 3 months old. The only reason we stopped employment is that we always planned to have our daughter in a full time daycare at 1 years old. We were lucky to have her under our...

Angela M.

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Stephanie M.


Laurel, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I think of myself as caring and compassionate and I enjoy helping the elderly and people with special needs. I have worked over 10 years working with and caring for seniors , this is something that I am very passionate about . I have 10 years of experience in CNA/ HHA. I have experience in Alzheimer, dementia and total care I do...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, home modification, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Stephanie Mensah took great care of my mother for 3yrs 6momths, She is very caring, dependable and dedicated to her job, and she goes the extra mile to provide the needed care for my mother. My family appreciated her services to the care of my mom."

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Anika T.


Laurel, MD

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with children and adolescents for nine years from the ages of 5-21. Majority of my experience is with children with special needs. Additionally, I have experience with infants and toddlers. I am CPR, AED, and First Aid certified. I am reliable, outgoing, and very patient! I enjoying reading, stilt walking,...
Anika can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Anika served as a part-time caregiver for my children. She cared for my two daughters; ages 1 and 3. I highly recommend her for future employment. She was very dependable and I feel blessed to have her as a part of my children's lives. Anika has a kind heart. She...

Kelly M.

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Teena E.


Laurel, MD

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver Available

My name is Teena and I have been CNA for over 20 years, I have experience in Alzhiemer, dementia and total care I do light house keeping, I am very compassionate and reliable think of myself as caring and I enjoy helping the elderly or people with special needs. I am very honest and I have a clean background and clean driving...
Teena can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I hired Teena to help organize a large house prior to a move. She arrived on time, listened attentively to the guidelines, and was careful and thorough in her work. I found I could trust her to use her judgment and make good decisions in handling all manner of...

Perry T.

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Morgan N.


Millersville, MD

$18-21/hr2 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny, Part Time Babysitter, Date Night Sitter, I'll Meet Whatever Your Needs Are!

Working mom who's looking for nannying/daycare jobs so I can quit my overnight 12 shift job for a better work/life balance. I have two boys, a 7-year-old and a nearly 4-year-old so I am quite experienced in caring for multiple rambunctious kids. I have two years of nannying experience. I nannied kids from age 3 months-5 years. I...
Morgan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Morgan is an amazing nanny! She is always up to date on child safety and what's normal for all stages of childcare. She helped me be a better mom to my kids. If I could keep her all the time I would!"

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Sydney A.


Laurel, MD

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Sydney, and I've been babysitting for 3 years. I am 23 years old and a recent graduate from Howard University. I have been with 4 families long term in my last 3 years. I also have experience with special needs children. I have mainly worked with elementary aged children (4-13). I have also have some experience with...
Sydney can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Sydney did a wonderful job caring for our boys! She bought over games and activities for them to participate in and was on-time and very professional! The kids were tucked in and sleeping with everything in order upon our return home. We will definitely be hiring...

Brandon W.

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Marlene A.


Laurel, MD

$25/hr9 yrs exp

My Name Marlene. I Have Been CNA/HHA For Over 8+ Years.

I think of myself as caring and compassionate and I enjoy helping the elderly and people with special needs. I have worked over 8+ years working with and caring for seniors, this is something that I am very passionate about. I have 8+ years of experience in CNA / HHA. I have experience in Alzheimer, dementia and total care I do...
Marlene can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, personal care, errands, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Marlene cared for my elderly father in his East Coast home for several years. I was living on the West Coast and never once worried that he was not getting the best possible care for his many and increasing ailments. Marlene was attentive, thoughtful, and capable....

Maria R.

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Jamie T.


Bowie, MD

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Awesome Nanny Who Loves Children

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Since I was 7 years old my mother has been a licensed child care provider. That was my first hands on experience with caring for children and what sparked my interest. And since then, I've worked in daycare centers, been a military nanny on base, cared for children overnight in their home, and even had a small daycare in the...
Jamie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"In our search for a nanny for our nanny share, we narrowed it down to two outstanding candidates, one of which was Jamie. Jamie stood out from the moment she applied. She is highly qualified, has a wonderful energy and demonstrates professionalism. We ended up...

Margo S.

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Joy A.


Laurel, MD

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Caregiving Is My Passion

Compassion, Empathy and prioritization of my clients needs . insulin and other medication management, wound care , daily activities of living, hoyerlift , laundry and general grocery shopping , medical appointments and companionship. I have also worked with dementia , Alzheimer's , stroke, MS, special needs , and hospice...
Joy can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Joy is a passionate, compassionate caring lady whose qualities made me recognize her. She is a critical thinker, hardworking, dependable, honest, brings transparency to the table, understanding, team player. Ready to learn and share experience on how to deliver...

Deborah V.

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Maribeth M.


Bowie, MD

$25/hr13 yrs exp

Every Person Deserves Respect And To Be Cared For

Hired by 80 families in your neighborhood

Congratulations! You are looking and reading a profile of someone who is an all around experienced woman,(nanny, babysitter, housekeeper - light housekeeping only, and caregiver too) also experienced on special needs, G-tube, insulin injection, ileostomy bag change I am a CNA, CMT, CPR and First Aid certified. I f your worried...
Maribeth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Maribeth is amazing!! My fiancé and I have a son with special needs and it's difficult to find childcare providers who can manage him. Her experience really shows through in the care that she provides. We feel like she truly understands him and cares for his...

Lauren T.

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Catherine D.


Davidsonville, MD

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Catherine, and I am excited to have the opportunity to meet your family! I have extensive experience caring for individuals with special needs, am a certified teacher, and would be happy to help your children with any Spanish homework :) Feel free to reach out if you have any questions... I am always happy to...
Catherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Catherine was one of the absolute best care providers we have ever had! She is even-keeled, reliable, fun, energetic, and all 4 of our children (ages 10-14) loved her, including our 10 yo with autism. She was able to engage each child at their level and interests....

Elizabeth G.

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Melanie Y.


Glen Burnie, MD

$28-35/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Experienced Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of experience as a nanny for newborns and toddlers. Currently living in Pasadena. I can help with Light housekeeping, errands, meal prep, sleep training, breastfeeding support, educational activities and so much more. I'm currently a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist and enrolled in online part time school...
Melanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Melanie became part of our family while she cared for our son. She cared for him from when he was 8 months to 20 months. It was so apparent that he loved her, and she loved him. Melanie was respectful of our parenting values (no tv, no packaged foods) and was...

Maria B.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Odenton, MD

Vivica J.

5.0

Vivica has been my part time nanny for the last year to my 9yo autistic son and 8 month old daughter. She was a critical member of our team and to our family throughout COVID, She stayed with my son while I was in the hospital giving birth. She has been there with my daughter as a newborn now...

- Heather K.

Heather T.

5.0

Heather was incredibly responsive and helpful when a previously booked babysitter couldn't watch our infant as planned. Finding a sitter last minute can be stressful but Heather made it so easy and I'm glad it all worked out this way, because Heather was fantastic! Our little one is in the stage...

- Vanessa S.

Alice Y.

4.0

Alice was a big help when we had a gap in services for our disabled child. She was kind, thoughtful and very professional in how she worked with our child.

- Margaret M.

Lisa J.

5.0

Lisa is wonderful! She's always on time and very reliable. She cares for my baby as if she was her own. My baby loves being with Lisa and always makes her laugh and me happy. Lisa is very knowledge and i feel comfortable asking for her opinion and advice. she listens to your wants. She's is great...

- Megan L.

Maribeth M.

5.0

We hired Maribeth to provide some companionship and some care help with my 80 year old mother. My mother was in a fragile mental state having recently lost her husband. From day one, Maribeth brought a warm heart and a bright smile into our home, when it was needed most. She is a naturally caring...

- Matthew R.

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