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Alice A.


Riverdale, MD

$30/hr2 yrs exp

special needs

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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.
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Aliyah F.


Riverdale, MD

$20-26/hr5 yrs exp

A dependable, patient, and creative nursing student with 5 years of work experience in providing care services to children of all ages. My approach to child care involves a safe and fun environment where children can learn, explore, and thrive. I am comfortable caring for two children simultaneously and have experience working...
Aliyah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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: Live-in home care, personal care, visiting physician, respite care
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Anna N.


Bowie, MD

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Attendant Looking For Full-time Work

4.4

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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: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, respite care, 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, errands, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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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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: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
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: Home modification, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, 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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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, errands & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

CPR

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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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

First Aid

CPR

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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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:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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Marah B.


Chevy Chase, MD

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello Parents, I am 34yrs with 10+ years experience with children/pets. I have been working with kids since I was 14 years old and it is a huge passion of mine. I am looking forward to jumping back in for a while. I am a firm believer in routine, consistency, and creating an environment to thrive and learn. I know some American...
Marah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Marah babysat my 2.5 year old daughter and 4-month old son for a week while their daycare was closed. She is a good communicator and very reliable. My kids were recovering from a stomach bug, baby was teething, and my toddler gets really upset when I leave her...

Laurence S.

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sheila was an absolutely fabulous nanny to my three children for almost 5 years and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She started with us when my oldest was 6 months old. He had many medical challenges and special needs and Sheila took him to therapy...

Brynn O.

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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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Laurie was wonderful! She is very experienced and was not afraid of my tantrum-throwing toddler. She left a detailed account of the evening and was very pleasant to work with. Will definitely hire again."

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

CPR

Early Education

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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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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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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