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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Riverdale, MD

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 3 years

Special needs caregivers in Riverdale, MD

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Alice A.


Riverdale, MD

$30/hr2 yrs exp

special needs

5.0

(1)

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Empathetic, lovely, respectful and professional caregiver and my Clients needs comes first . I'm so glad to working with your family with all honor.
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Suleika R.


Riverdale, MD

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

SPECIAL NEEDS

I am responsible, kind, energetic, and strong person. I help in all aspects of self-care: mobility, lifting, etc. I have experience working with children who have disabilities such as autism and adhd. I am certified with: CPR, asls, first aid. Nursing background. Fluent in Spanish.
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Alimat A.


Riverdale, MD

$17-22/hr5 yrs exp

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The experienced I had with special need children started with Second Family Inc in 2017 and Montgomery County Public Schools in 2021. Special need children need consistency, organization, patience, kindness and communication skills to help in their daily activities.
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Loreine O.


Riverdale, MD

$12-15/hr7 yrs exp

My special care jobs are cleaning and preparing food also bathing the patient making sure they have all they needs doing little errands and taking them to doctors appointments.
I've always been passionate about working with children. I'm motivated to be a positive influence in their lives and help them grow and develop. I'm a patient, calm, creative, imaginative, friendly, and approachable caregiver with four years of experience. I'm comfortable caring for up to three children of all ages and have...
Dafne can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
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Taiwo O.


Riverdale, MD

$20-25/hr

Full Time Care Giver

As an educator in the public schools I have worked with a multitude of youth with special needs and learning differences. I have worked closely with para educators and learned how to differentiate instruction for students with special needs. As a substitute for Arlington County Public Schools, I worked hands on with children...
Taiwo can also help with: Personal care, respite care, visiting physician, live-in home care
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Anna N.


Bowie, MD

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Attendant Looking For Full-time Work

4.4

(7)

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I am a GNA, CNA, CMT I am a caregiver with 9 years experiences . . I provide care for people w with Alzheimer, Parkinson, mental disabilities, disorder, etc. l provide ADL . like, giving shower , community outing, laundry, range of motion, companion care, safety supper vision, incontinent care, encourage fluid intake, excises...
Anna can also help with: Personal care, respite care, hospice services, dementia, visiting nurse
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Anna N was great with my mother she was a very good help to her needs "

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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: Personal care, light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Marlene, aka Miss Lynn, has been a consummate caregiver to my mother-in-law for about a year now. She has more than done her job, bathing, dressing and feeding my mother-in-law with professionalism and compassion. She also found us competent aides for days she...

Jeff B.

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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: Home modification, visiting nurse, personal care
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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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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"She was excellent with our kids. Kept in constant contact with us and really made us feel at ease!"

Laura R.

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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: Errands, home modification, dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & 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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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: Craft assistance, carpooling
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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Yeny P.


Upper Marlboro, MD

$17-50/hr10 yrs exp

Private Duty Home Health Care Assistant

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am Private Duty Home Health Caregiver from Cuba. I newly moved from Florida and my Home Health Assistant license and permit are from that State. I have experience with Adult Home Health Care for over 10 years and from that paid work more than 3 years. I have 15 years of experience with Special Needs children. I am very...
Yeny can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

5.0
"Yeny is very skilled, experienced and reliable home health professional. She is talented, quick learner, caring and warm person. She pays attention to details, notices things herself, is tidy and happy to learn new things. I would recommend her for both, for senior...

Evy K.

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Anika T.


Laurel, MD

$12-25/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:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Sheila K.


Washington, DC

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Above Average Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am Sheila. A single mother of three amazing adult daughters that I have raised single handedly. I live with my two youngest daughters in NE/DC and our two wonderful pet family members. I have a degree in child development/psychology and continue to educate myself on the whole development of children. I have had the privilege...
Sheila can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sheila worked for us for nearly 2 years from when our child was 4 months old until they started school. Sheila was absolutely fantastic and an indispensable member of our family. She was always caring and developed a deep bond with our child that they share today -...

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Laurie A.


Silver Spring, MD

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Bilingual Caregiver

Hired by 5 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, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I interviewed with Laurie. She was very nice, kind, and caring. She is bilingual English and Spanish. One of my best choices for a nanny for a three year old."

Noushin A.

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Akia W.


Capitol Heights, MD

$13-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an experienced household assistant. Whether you need childcare, household management, house cleaning, senior care, or assistance with health related needs, I can help. I have 14 years of experience taking care of kids, and for the last two years I have been providing home health care services to clients with diverse needs,...
Akia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I hired Akia to provide assistance to me following surgery. She provided wonderful care following the surgery and anticipated my every need. It was such a comfort to have her to support me. She was also amazing with my family and household, just pitching in...

Sasha R.

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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: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Katia was a nanny to our three children (focusing mostly on the baby as we also had an au pair for our older kids) for two years until our childcare needs changed as the kids got older. She was very reliable, loving with the kids, and is an excellent cook. She did...

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Sarah Grace K.


Washington, DC

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver: Flexible Hours!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting for several years and have nannied for a cumulative of three years. I have experience with all age groups, including experience with children with autism and various physical special needs. I have been responsible for cooking, clean-up, constructive play, tutoring, bed time, and more! I am willing to...
Sarah Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Zufan M.


Silver Spring, MD

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I became a Home Health Aide (HHA) in 2007 working first for an agency and then privately for families. In 2009 I started working privately for an elderly couple living in Northwest Washington, DC. His primary diagnosis was Dementia; hers was Alzheimer's. He died in November of 2015. She died in November of 2018. They both...
Zufan can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"There are two things that I would like prospective employers to know about Zufan. First, she is caring and kind. Second, she is extremely responsible. I will turn first to Zufan's personality, which is both caring and kind. These traits are evident even after...

Steve S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Riverdale, MD

Anna N.

5.0

Anna N was great with my mother she was a very good help to her needs

- Care member

Marlene A.

5.0

Marlene, aka Miss Lynn, has been a consummate caregiver to my mother-in-law for about a year now. She has more than done her job, bathing, dressing and feeding my mother-in-law with professionalism and compassion. She also found us competent aides for days she couldn't cover. She's simply wonderful.

- Jeff B.

Jamila D.

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.

Maribeth M.

5.0

She was excellent with our kids. Kept in constant contact with us and really made us feel at ease!

- Laura R.

Stephanie M.

5.0

Stephanie was very patient and caring towards her client. She showed compassion at all times

- Care member

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