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Ashley T.


Perryville, MD

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Loving Mom Looking To Help You!

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Hi there!! My name is Ashley :) I am 35-year-old married mom. My husband Josh and I are high school sweethearts who have been married for 11 years. We have 2 boys. I currently run a registered in-home daycare. My little one is going to be in school full time starting this school year so I am looking to change things up a bit. I...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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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

3.0

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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Shawn H.


Aberdeen, MD

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Kind, Loving, Attentive

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have enjoyed many years caring for children, including 25+ years of experience raising my three children as a full-time mom, homemaker and family manager. I home-schooled my kids for 10+ years before they attended public schools. They all graduated with honors. My children are individuals with "2E" autism, ADHD and other...
Shawn can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"It makes all the sense in the world that Shawn is on Care.com. She cares about your kids, she cares about your family, and she cares about making the world a better place for all of you. Shawn's a difference maker in her inherent understanding of how to nurture....

Chris Z.

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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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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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Denise H.


Havre de Grace, MD

$18-30/hr3 yrs exp

Traveling Nanny Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 30 years of experience with caring for children mainly special needs. I've directed an child care centers. I also was a assist to after school programs for troubled youth while providing home cooked meals. Organic and puree diets provide to suit each individual needs. Educational and creative outings learning through...
Denise can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Denise instantly connected with my 2yr old w/developmental disabilities. Fun, loving, and just a nice person to be around. She helps with bathing, feedings, therapy support, and transportation. Denise arrives at least 15 mins early and in uniform. Denise also...

Jossalyn T.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a highly experienced childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn and grow. With over 7 years of experience, I am comfortable caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive. I am patient, calm, and creative, and I love...
Tamia can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Emma M.


Colora, MD

$20-35/hr6 yrs exp

Sitter And After School Care

Hi! My name is Emma, and I am a paraprofessional at a CCPS high school during the 10 month school year. I have worked as a 2-year-old teacher, before and after school teacher and a summer camp counselor. I been babysitting for as long as I can remember and love kids (and pets!). I work with kids all ages with all different types...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Jessica M.


Havre de Grace, MD

$25-30/hr2 yrs exp

Senior care

Hello, my name is Jessica. I'm upbeat, hard working and caring. I graduated from Towson University in 2012 with my bachelor's degree in Family and Human Services. Since then I have been working in that field, primarily doing care management. I left my most recent job at the Crisis Center to go back to school full time. Turns out...
Jessica can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Laura G.


North East, MD

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Hi!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Laura and I pretty much always worked with kids. I started working as a babysitter when I was 15 years old, taking care of two beautiful boys of 4y. When I was 18 I started working in a high school with teens from 14y to 18y. I also worked with a family of 3 kids of 10y and 8y, two being special needs and needing...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
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Vivian D.


Havre de Grace, MD

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver/special needs

I previously worked as a GNA in a local nursing home. I have 13 years of experience working with seniors/special needs both with agencies and through care. com. I have recently taken care of a 90-year-old gentleman who passed this month. I have experience caring for seniors with dementia, feeding, medication reminders, light...
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Pamela R.


Aberdeen, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

More than 10 years as a SpEd teacher in Harford County. I have experience with all levels of learning challenges, various medical diagnoses, and a wide variety of differing abilities! I love neurodiverse friends!
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Rachel P.


North East, MD

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring & Loving Sitter

Hello! I am a recent transplant from NJ looking for a nanny/babysitter position. I have over 12 years of experience caring for children. I started out in a daycare center, ran a summer camp, went back to a daycare center, and most recently was an in- home nanny to a family of 6 whom I miss dearly! I have worked with all ages...
Hello, my name is Jessica. I'm upbeat, hard working and caring. I graduated from Towson University in 2012 with my bachelor's degree in Family and Human Services. Since then I have been working in that field, primarily doing case management. I currently work full time 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday as a health...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, errands, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, light cleaning & more
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Ashlyn K.


Aberdeen, MD

$20-38/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Times And Bright Smiles

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Ashlyn and I have been babysitting on and off since I was 13 years old. I am now 27 years old. I am an Emergency Medical Responder. The children I babysit will tell you that we always have something fun to do because I love to bring games, toys, and activities with me when I go to a new house. I also love to...
Ashlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Christiana W.


Havre de Grace, MD

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Compasionate Reliable Care

I have been caring for the elderly and special needs for the last 13years. I currently have a state license as a CNA and work for a nursing/rehab facility. I take pride in my work. It brings me satisfaction knowing that what I do is helping someone and improving their quality of life.
Christiana can also help with: Personal care, dementia, meal prep, errands, respite care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Hello! My name is Alexandria, and I am 22 years old with six years of experience working with children. I have done tutoring, nannying, babysitting, as well as volunteering at my local church in constructing kids programs. I enjoy working with kids very much and would love to continue a career in the path. I enjoy creating...
Alexandria can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
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Pamela R.


Aberdeen, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher Ready For Summer!

I love reading, math, art, all the foundation skills to keep minds motivated! Past experience includes home daycare and I currently work with all types of special needs students. Daily life skills, job coaching, and community experiences are my specialty. I also have experience caring for elderly patients with dementia -...
Pamela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

I have GNA/CNA experience straight out of high-school, I recently obtained my certified medication technician license. I have done in home health care for the last 2 1/2 years as well as working in an adult day care center currently. I am CPR and first aid certified. I am a mother to a 3-year-old boy, and spend my free time...
I have 12+ and 21 children. I have cared for children with special needs, twins and cared for family members children.
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Perryville, MD

Shelby F.

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 finding ways to keep him entertained...

- Kimberly T.

Shawn H.

5.0

Shawn joined our family last year. She is kind, reliable, trustworthy, and has a genuine love for children. Her patience, warmth and natural ability to connect and care for our daughter was incredible. We were so lucky to have found such an amazing nanny and person like Shawn.

- Josselin L.

Shawn H.

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 employment.

- Lori W.

Denise H.

5.0

Denise is very Attentive when it comes to my child needs. She treated my child as if he was one of her own. When she came to pick him up, he smiles and get so excited that she's there. There were times I was running late to pick up my child and she was very understanding and told me not to rush and...

- Therylonda D.

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