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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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Sabria C.


Upper Marlboro, MD

$18-50/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Sabria I am 25 years old. I am a currently a graduate student. I have worked for a home health company over 5 years while also working through care. com. I also work as a care specialist for children with special needs and mental disorders As I caregiver the patients I take care of have chronic illness or...
Sabria can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sabria is a very caring and child friendly person. She took very good care of our 2yrs old. She was very professional , on time and honest. We will definitively recommend her. "

Maurice F.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Tyler I am a recent college graduate. I have graduated the University of North Carolina at Pembroke with a degree in Biology. I have experience working with children from ages 2-14. I have been able to create a creative space for children as well a teaching space. I also have experience working with special...
Tyler can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
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Sarah M.


Washington, DC

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Experienced Childcare Professional Available As Part-Time Or Full-Time Nanny

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with children for over 15 years in a variety of positions including as a nanny, summer camp director, tutor, and as a teacher at several Washington DC area Montessori schools. I have worked with all ages, from infant to teenager. I also have experience with multiples, large group settings and children with special...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sarah is a very reliable, responsible, and compassionate caregiver. She has a good intuition with children and is very patient. We have been very happy with her!"

Sarah G.

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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
"Mrs. Maribeth is an angel. I am a combat veteran and I live alone. At a time when I needed a professional for a medical ride to and from my lower back procedure, she provided me with the best care. She is warm and caring, and the best part about Mrs. Maribeth is...

Adam G.

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Regina C.


Hyattsville, MD

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time/Weekend Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! Thanks for checking out my bio :). I like to think of myself as a well seasoned caregiver as I have been professionally caregiving since the age of 15. I've worked in a variety of settings for children all the way to geriatric. I've worked as a daycare assistant, nanny, caregiver to the elderly, recreational therapist,...
5.0
"I am a first time mom so finding someone I was comfortable with as well as my daughter (1 y/o) is really important. Regina fit all of my requirements and my daughter loves her she lights up when ever she sees her. I love that I can be away from home and focus what...

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Hannah B.


College Park, MD

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience as a peer mentor for students on the Autism spectrum from a young age. In high school I continued doing Social Skills Club and peer mentored other high school and post graduate students. I have had training from a BCBA-D.
5.0
"Hannah has taken care of our two kids quite a bit now. My husband and I are are especially thankful to have been able to hire Hannah because she works incredibly well with our autistic child, really seeking to understand him. But both our kids adore Hannah. She...

Alissa R.

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Yeny P.


Upper Marlboro, MD

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am Private Duty Special Needs Caregiver from Cuba. I am newly moved from Florida and my Home Health Assistant license and permit are from that State. I have 15 years of experience with Special Needs children. I have experience also because I am the mother of two twin children and both are autistic, they have already grown up...
5.0
"Yeny has lots of life experiences, professional and personal. She is interested to learn more new things and is very capable and sincere person. She was very big help to our family. You are in good hands and in peace of mind, if she is around."

Uno L.

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Annette K.


Hyattsville, MD

$13-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

4.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a special needs caregiver for over 25 years and care for clients of all ages. I empathetically and patiently Provide for the clients emotional, physical and mental needs. I provide support with daily tasks to all my challenged clients with love and respect. I accompany to school/classes/therapies if desire and...
4.0
"Annette, went above and beyond in her duties! What a blessing she is."

Samantha B.

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Melvis N.


Greenbelt, MD

$20-45/hr7 yrs exp

Childcare

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a very compassionate person and love children. I have 7years of experience working with children both as a caregiver and a nurse because I was a pediatric nurse back home. I am trustworthy and offer great care. Special needs care available.
5.0
"Melvis is a heaven saint, she pays much to details and so organized as well as dependable. She's got positive energy and does a good job. I would recommend Melvis to you and your family. Thank you Melvis I hope to work with you again."

Naomi L.

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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, dementia, personal care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Excellent care taker. Truly help not just my father but the entire family in general. She is a gem and a blessing."

Alvin O.

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Michelline A.


Laurel, MD

$20/hr10 yrs exp

I am a CNA/HHA assistant with 10+years work experience in care environment, administering medication, providing support and other quality patient care services. I think 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...
Michelline can also help with: Transportation, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

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Nathalia T.


Laurel, MD

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Has over 5 years of skills babysitting. Worked with special needs children. Is able to cook. Speaks 3 languages
Nathalia can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Nathalia provided. Are for our three kids under 5 a handful of times while we were in between full time Nannies. She was dependable and hard working, always looking for other ways to help us out. We enjoyed having her around and recommend her without hesitation."

Madison C.

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Chela M.


Hyattsville, MD

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there- I'm Chéla! I studied Early Childhood Education in college and also volunteered to Special Needs children under a program at Prince George's Community College called The Children's Developmental Clinic. As a professional nanny for the last 16 years, I have experience working with children & families of all different...
Chela can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Chela is able to adapt to any child in her care. My kids are polar opposites and different age ranges and yet somehow she has managed to give them equal attention and consistency in her care. I would definitely recommend her to anyone needing a long term nanny or...

Victoria M.

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Tekisha B.


Bowie, MD

$32/hr10 yrs exp

I Simply Love Human Beings.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I was employed in the human services field for over 25 years. I was also a foster parent for children 0-20. Some of them presented with physical and/or cognitive and emotional challenges. I am kind yet firm when needed. I teach coping skills and provide assistance as needed. My rates start at $35 per hour.
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Shannon H.


Silver Spring, MD

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Aspiring Counselor / Present Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

It is with great interest that I am submitting my resume to become a dedicated caregiver. I am fueled by great ambition towards working as a reliable hand. My focus is to sustain growth within the minds and hearts of those in need. Moreover, I am well versed in managing meals, creating fun and informative activities, and showing...
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Icilma J.


Silver Spring, MD

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

I have been a child care provider for over 25 years and an elderly care provider for over 20 years. I am ambitious, punctual, honest, trustworthy, kind and very reliable. I am certified in CPR and first aid as well as hold certificates in medication technician field and experience with special needs children. I am...
Icilma can also help with: Visiting physician, dementia, hospice services, home modification, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Icilma is a loving and dependable caregiver. She cared for our elderly mother for 5 years in her home and then part time when she entered a group home. We always felt very comfortable with her there with our mother. She had excellent skills of observation and she...

Elizabeth J.

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Yeny P.


Upper Marlboro, MD

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a primary school graduate teacher for 10 years. I studied and worked in my home country of Cuba. I have also 15 years of experience working with special needs children. I love children and working with them gives me great pleasure. I am mother of 3 grown children and 2 from them are twins, which both are autistic and with...
Yeny can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is very patient, dedicated to learn and she has a fantastic personality. She is very good with elderly and children as well. I would highly recommend her."

Mahamat K.

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Tykisha T.


Washington, DC

$20-40/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care/Assistant & Elderly Care Provider in Washington, DC

Hello Parents. I am a CDA certified (child development associate) 8+years experience with children ages infant to 16 years of age, children with special needs and "at-risk" children. I reside in NE DC (Brookland). Currently I work pt as a co-teacher at a local private school. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I also have a food...
5.0
"She's punctual, reliable and my daughter adore her. Thank you Ms.TT"

Terry J.

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Dionne H.


Hyattsville, MD

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

I am a former kindergarten teacher and health care professional with a Master of Public Health. I have approximately 15 years experience taking care of children (including those with special needs), and seniors. I enjoy learning new things, cooking, meeting new people and traveling. I would love to be a part of fam.
Dionne can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I had to write a review. Dionne was awesome with my autistic niece! Not many persons know what to do or how to treat others well but Dionne knows what’s she’s doing. 10/10 "

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Rhonda J.


Silver Spring, MD

$20/hr20 yrs exp

Dignity Provided With Care!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as extremely kind, thoughtful and focused . I like caring for seniors and people with special needs because I genuinely enjoy helping people feel comfortable and safe. I'm looking for a job that will compensate me for my knowledge and experience. I started caring for people with special needs...
5.0
"Rhonda has been very reliable and is a hard worker. She is knowledgeable about special needs and has good communication skills. We are very please with her services. I recommend her very much."

Adriana C.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Riverdale, MD

Sabria C.

5.0

Once we interviewed Sabria, we stopped looking at other applicants because we knew she was the best fit for our family. She assisted with childcare, housekeeping, and cooking and we were always exceptionally pleased with her services! Sabria instantly formed a bond with our kids and they loved...

- Jennifer M.

Sarah M.

5.0

It was such a pleasure working with Sarah! She babysat for us while we were in town for a family wedding. Despite our crazy schedule, Sarah was super flexible, dependable, and great with our son. Would highly recommend her!

- Sarita M.

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.

Regina C.

5.0

I am a first time mom so finding someone I was comfortable with as well as my daughter (1 y/o) is really important. Regina fit all of my requirements and my daughter loves her she lights up when ever she sees her. I love that I can be away from home and focus what I need to focus on because I know...

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Hannah B.

5.0

Hannah has taken care of our two kids quite a bit now. My husband and I are are especially thankful to have been able to hire Hannah because she works incredibly well with our autistic child, really seeking to understand him. But both our kids adore Hannah. She is a great babysitter.

- Alissa R.

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