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5.0
(1)
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: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Zufan M.
Silver Spring, MD
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
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
"Zufan cared for my wife from 2019-2021 during the day while I worked. My wife is partially paralyzed and Zufan helped with dressing, grooming, preparing meals, giving medicine, and light chores. My wife liked when Zufan came and especially appreciated little...
John K.
Sabria C.
Upper Marlboro, MD
$18-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
Tyler H.
Capitol Heights, MD
$17-18/hr
5.0
(1)
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, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
5.0
(12)
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
"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...
Matthew R.
Hannah B.
College Park, MD
$16-21/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(1)
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...
Care member
5.0
(2)
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.
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.
5.0
(3)
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: Personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"I hired Teena to help organize a large house prior to a move. She arrived on time, listened attentively to the guidelines, and was careful and thorough in her work. I found I could trust her to use her judgment and make good decisions in handling all manner of...
Perry T.
Michelline A.
Laurel, MD
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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: Live-in home care, transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Nathalia T.
Laurel, MD
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She had personal experience with special needs youth, so we hired her to oversee our special needs son while we took a class at the local college one Saturday. She communicated clearly, arrived promptly, took our care suggestions to heart and did an excellent job...
James M.
5.0
(2)
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...
5.0
(4)
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.
5.0
(2)
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: Dementia, home modification, visiting physician, personal care, hospice services
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.
5.0
(2)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I would like to start my introduction by thanking you for your interest in me! ! My name is Sydney and I am a Patient Care Technician. Along with my medical title, I have my BLS licensure and a Nursing Care Partner certification through Sentara College Of Health Sciences. Currently, I am furthering my education within Nursing. I...
5.0
"Sydney was very dependable, cheerful, and professional. We definitely would hire her again!"
Archer S.
Tykisha T.
Washington, DC
$20-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Child Care/Assistant & Elderly Care Provider in Washington, DC
5.0
(2)
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.
Dionne H.
Hyattsville, MD
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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 "
Care member
5.0
(1)
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
Zufan M.
5.0
Zufan is an outstanding and trustworthy caregiver. She helped my elderly mother get to appointments around DC. I would hire her again in a second.
- David G.
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.
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.
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.
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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