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Special needs caregivers in Pikesville, MD

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Irene P.


Baltimore, MD

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Incredible Irene

5.0

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Hired by 47 families in your neighborhood

Hi, & Welcome to my profile! My name is Irene and I'm 37 years old. I have worked with children for about almost 19 years now. I have experience working with children of all ages. I also have several references. I truly enjoy working with kids and getting to know families. I'm also understanding of any specific rules or...
Irene can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Irene was extremely easy to work with! Would definitely recommend."

Ryan T.

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Madelaine K.


Baltimore, MD

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Your Child's Future Built In Best Friend!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am Madie, I grew up outdoors as a girl scout. I am a funky, patient, hard working, artsy girl! I'm currently studying at MICA in baltimore. Given my classes- I am not free all day everyday, but I do have specific hours listed where I would be fully available, punctual, and reliable. I have been working at a nature...
Madelaine can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Madie is great! She took care of our 3-year old and 11-month old in our hotel room while we were here on vacation. She gave us lots of kid-friendly suggestions of things to do in the area, and while she was babysitting she texted me updates which I appreciated....

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Jaime S.


Towson, MD

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Part Time Care Giver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am very passionate about working with people. I assist with all activities of daily living needs. I have experience with a range of conditions. Some includes: multiple sclerosis, lupus, muscular dystophy, bipolar disorder, scoliosis, blindness, seizure disorders, diebetes, hypertension, paralysis, dementia and more. Other...
5.0
"I can't say enough good things about Jaime. She's responsible, super flexible, and very patient with me and my special needs child. I am fortunate to have her to depend on."

Stephanie M.

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Helen H.


Baltimore, MD

$23-27/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter And Nanny

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi. I'm Ms. Helen and I'm a mother and an experienced nanny. I offer over 16 years of experience caring for children from birth ( including premature infants) to adolescence. I have experience with special needs children (those with epilepsy, autism, pace makers, and cerebral palsy). My caretaker philosophy is to provide...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ms Helen worked with my girls (2 & 5) for one year. She was very reliable, dependable, and caring. She was very flexible with my changing nursing schedule. She helped the girls with meals, games, getting on the bus, and taking our little one to preschool, the...

Krystal K.

I have 4 younger siblings that my family adopted, ages 3-7, and a 15-year-old biological sister. My family has fostered a variety of special needs children. I have worked two summers at a kids camp as a counselor, this past summer I was in Hong Kong teaching students 11-14 years old. I took a Children's Ministry course in...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
5.0
"She relates well to children and my kids enjoyed being around her!"

Brandie D.

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Audra K.


Baltimore, MD

$15-22/hr10 yrs exp

Wide Experience, Specialize In Respite Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with individuals with special needs for over 15 years. I have worked in day camp and sleep away camp settings. For the past 15 years I have shifted to doing more work with in home respite care. I have extensive experience with many diagnoses. Most recently I have worked with individuals with autism spectrum...
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Clara C.


Baltimore, MD

$25-35/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have a B. A. in Economics from Dickinson College, and have been working with children since I was 14 years old, including serving as a nanny for four families. (References available upon request) I have experience with infants and toddlers, and have cared for children with special needs, including feeding tubes. I have had...
Clara can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Clara was absolutely wonderful in every way. I cannot recommend her highly enough. She was so kind and loving and the ideal caretaker. We are so grateful to Clara! "

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Aleigha M.


Towson, MD

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Dedicated And Excited Babysitter!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a University graduate who has a Bachelor's Degree in Family and Human Services. I am passionate about making children's lives exciting and fun as well as safe and comfortable. Being open-minded and accepting of all people is something I am passionate about and I love to encourage children to do the same. I have...
Aleigha can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Aleigha is a pleasure to work with. She is extremely dependable, flexible and accommodating. Aleigha takes COVID safety precautions very seriously and has given our family peace of mind. She has a great relationship with both of my young children. Aleigha went...

Nikki D.

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Syncere F.


Owings Mills, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Flexible Loving Sitter Ready To Help

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development, and I have 10 years of experience providing quality childcare. I'm patient, calm, creative, and friendly, and I know how to create a safe and nurturing environment for children. I'm also CPR and First Aid trained, and I have experience working with special needs...
Syncere can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Syncere is capable, honest, and hardworking. She has many years of experience in looking after children, both as the eldest of three siblings and during her baby sitting jobs. She enjoys taking care of children and I would have no hesitation in recommending her to...

Joan E.

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Keshawn D.


Baltimore, MD

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

I love all children. I started out working in a daycare facility which contained all ages. I worked with one child that was autistic because I had more patience than most. I started off volunteering and was eventually given the job due to my love and passion for the children. Unfortunately I had to leave my job due to relocating...
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Sophia M.


Baltimore, MD

$28/hr9 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny Available

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I grew up the oldest of four children and was the go-to nanny. In addition, I have several years of experience working in an elementary school. I have 5+ years of experience working with children and would describe it as my passion. I am willing to cook meals as well as do light housework but my first priority is always caring...
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sophie is the best nanny you could wish for. She is extremely knowledgeable in her field of child development. She is kind, gentle, educational, communicative. She is flexible and accommodating. She was so helpful around the house. She is trustworthy. She is truly...

Patricia B.

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Lisa U.


Reisterstown, MD

$29-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Fun, Sitter/ Educator

Hello! Over 30 yrs experience as a mom of 4 and grandmother of 4 handsome boys. I worked for over 10 yrs with handicapped and special needs children in elementary and middle schools in CT. I enjoyed and cherish every moment shared with my students. Moved to FL to be closer to my eldest daughter and grandson. I was employed at a...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"She is kind, intelligent and loves kids, She is also very patient and organized."

Rosau G.

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Nikea M.


Owings Mills, MD

$35/hr10 yrs exp

The Best Nanny In The DMV

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am Nikea I am a Nanny located in Maryland I service the surrounding areas. I have over 25 years of experience. I am a passionate and loving woman. I am loving, gentle and genuine. I take great pride in being a nanny. I have plenty of credentials along with references. I am also a nurse. I specialize in...
Nikea can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

CNA

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We interviewed and hired Nikea. She was a delightful human being. We loved her and will most certainly be using her again in the near future."

Erin D.

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Emily H.


Lutherville Timonium, MD

$25-50/hr2 yrs exp

Previous Direct Support Professional

As a DSP, I provided a variety of community activities for elderly individuals with special needs, including recreational walks, bowling, grocery store practice, and more. I attended to clients by creating daily schedules that included client interest and assisted with everyday needs such as meal preparation, bathing,...
Emily can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Sonia P.


Baltimore, MD

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Compassionate mother of 4 patient, caring, looking for to provide transportation as well as other needs. Note: experienced with special needs.
Sonia can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

I'd describe my personality as understanding, communicative and sympathetic I like caring for seniors because I worked with both my grandparents I'm looking for a job that let's me help people I started caring for seniors when I have worked in adult medicine and and otolaryngology 2022 In my spare time, I like to I take...
Cara can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, personal care, errands
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Mina H.


Catonsville, MD

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

I am currently pursuing my masters degree in special education with a concentration on autism. I have experience working with children ages 3-10 both with and without special needs. I have many years of experience working with children who have special needs such as but not limited to Autism, Down syndrome, behavioral...
Mina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Olivia B.


Owings Mills, MD

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am Olivia. I'm from Annapolis Maryland & now live in between Bowie Md, and Owings Mills Md. I have a total of 8 years experience working with children educationally, along with caregiving. I'm CPR certified, clean background & driving record. Additionally, I also have 2. 5 years of experience working with special needs...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

I'm very professional and will provide exceptional care for your children and older adults . I have extensive experience looking after children of all ages, having worked in day care, as an au pair, a nanny and looking after newborns. I also have experience with senior care due to me working in a senior citizen home as well as...
Nia can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Regan R.


Baltimore, MD

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

I have enjoyed working with children for the past 10 years. I have experience with special needs children, infants, toddlers, and early adolescents.
Regan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Pikesville, MD

Irene P.

5.0

She was awesome!! She took care of our baby girl that was 2 months at the time and did an awesome job listened to everything we wanted her to do. I would hire her again.

- Brienna M.

Madelaine K.

5.0

Madie is a great communicator, enthusiastic, and reliable. She brings fun and energy to the job. My kiddos are so excited to hear she's coming. She has been, and will continue to be, a regular hire for us

- Jaclyn C.

Jaime S.

5.0

Jaime was awesome!!! She was very polite and always on time. Will definitely repeat!

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Helen H.

5.0

In our phone interview, Helen was very sweet and knowledgeable, and her experience caring for people with disabilities made her stand out as able to adapt to someone's needs. We ended up having a change in circumstances and did not hire a nanny at all, but Helen was easily into the next round.

- Kate F.

Madison G.

5.0

She relates well to children and my kids enjoyed being around her!

- Brandie D.

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