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76 special needs caregivers are listed in Rockville, MD

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Rockville, MD

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Jessica B.


Rockville, MD

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Loving Special Needs Provider

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I`m 29 years old Bachelors Degree Nurse in another country. Have worked for families with special needs members. I love taking care of people, so that`s a job I feel confident and proud of because it makes me happy. In addition to Special Needs care I offer Child Care and Senior Care service. During this 2020 Pandemic I`m...
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Diane N.


Rockville, MD

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Flexible Caregiver Avalaible!!!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced Caregiver with CPR and First Aid certifications. Organized and collaborative team player strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Proficient in caring for geriatric patients to improve overall health and well being. I managed the daily activities and recreation of children with special need.
5.0
"Diane is so lovely and sweet! I hired her to take me to and from an appointment that I was getting anesthesia for. She was on time, reliable, and kept a sunny personality to keep my spirits up. Really loved her and would bite again!"

Brittany S.

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Jim P.


Rockville, MD

$15-23/hr10 yrs exp

Goal Oriented And Patient

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My first career was IT but now I work primarily with families. I enjoy exercise, cooking, tutoring, coaching, writing, and helping others. I have an MS in Management of Technologies. Vaccinated w/ first aid certs. Available for morning and eve work. Openings 6/1/2023. Experienced with children and adults (incl. autism, SIB,...
5.0
"Jim is a dedicated and loyal person. He goes above and beyond to help those in need. He likes to lighten up the room with jokes and gets along with everyone. Definitely an asset."

Jennifer G.

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Rachel T.


Rockville, MD

$19-25/hr1 yrs exp

4.0

(1)

My name is Rachel and I am a child care/special needs professional. I have experience working with children of all ages from all different circumstances and abilities. I am also open to working with teens and adults. I am caring, creative, responsible, energetic, perceptive, and engaging with a great sense of humor and a focus...
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Miranti M.


Rockville, MD

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

A Loving And Multitasking Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a happy wife and mom of one sweet little daughter. I am graduated from Psychology and I have been working with children for more than 20 years, including as a nanny from toddler to 10 years old, infant babysitter, school-homework assistance, piano lesson tutor, teaching in pre-school and elementary level, working with...
Miranti can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Miranti is very caring and always look for a way to assist when needed. Someone I can trust my child with. Highly recommended!"

Doris V.

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Charlene O.


Rockville, MD

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny In Your Home

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. I have 20+ years of childcare experience. Children are my passion! I just finish nannying for a family for three years, with four sweet children(4-year-old twins, 7and 9, both with special needs) Both parents are physicians. I created and implemented a daily active structured schedule. I assisted with taking the children...
Charlene can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Charlene is a very warm, engaging caregiver. She watches our children, a shy 3 year old, an energetic 8 year old and a dramatic 10 year old and handles all 3 of them on outings, takes them to the park, out to restaurants etc with skill and grace. The kids are so...

Rachel W.

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Carmen R.


Rockville, MD

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Much Experience In Child Care.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My experience includes: *Teacher in Peru with children 4 and 5 years old. *Babysitter in USA with children -9 to 11 years old *Nanny for special needs child from 9 years until 15-years (6 years) *Presently nanny of 2-month-old twins. *Presently Nanny of 4-month-15 Days old Twins . *
Carmen can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Great candidate -would be fantastic in any home with children."

Lisa C.

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Charlene O.


Rockville, MD

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Career Nanny/Teacher Of 20 Years Looking For Full-Time Job

Hi. I have 25 years of childcare experience. Childten are my passion! I just finish nannying for a family for 3 years, with 4 sweet children, 4-year-old(twins), 6 and 9(special needs). Both parents are physicians I created and implemented daily a stimulating structured schedule. Consisted of music, art, outdoor activities,...
Charlene can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"My kids love to be with Charlene because she always makes sure she is fully engaged with them and attentive to their needs. She is creative and kind and my kids consider her like family. She encourages my kids to engage in activities that require them to use their...

Rachel W.

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Kura M.


Rockville, MD

$23/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a cheerful, positive and respectful college student. I enjoy working with children of all ages and have 6 years of paid experience caring for children with special needs. I am someone who loves the outdoors. Playing outside, playing games and encouraging children to use their imagination is something that I am passionate...
Kura can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kura was a blessing to our family last year. She got my two children (7 and 9) ready for school and walked/drove them to school every morning. We used her from September - March and she was only ever missed one day with plenty of notice. She is reliable and...

Jacqueline M.

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Adriana J.


Rockville, MD

$20/hr6 yrs exp

I have more than 5 years of experience taking care of children. From new born to 10 years old. I also have experience with a special needs kid, some knowledge of Physical Therapy and Speech. I speak Spanish and English, so I can incorporate this while I'm babysitting your children if you are okay with it, I have my own...
Adriana can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Adriana is a fantastic caregiver, I used to work with her and she is amazing with kids and special kids also, she is very creative and energetic too, the kids love to play with her and I like how patient she is in every situation. The therapists love her fast way...

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Mariatou S.


Rockville, MD

$30/hr13 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi! If you are looking for a caring, patient, creative, versatile caregiver so I'm the right person for your little ones. I have a strong knowledge of developmental stages and I am huge fan of play base learning. I am a professional nanny, certified newborn care specialist, and a certified nursing assistant. I specialize...
Mariatou can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Mariatou is the current nanny to my 3 and 1 year old children. She is truly amazing and my children warmed up to her so quickly. She has become a big part of our family. She prepares meals for the children, takes them on walks to the park, does indoor activities...

Jillian D.

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Monica M.


Rockville, MD

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I am Monica very respectful young lady who likes to spend time with kids. I have a positive energy and I love being a role model for the kids. I have 6 years' experience working with kids, 6 months-6 years boys and girls. I also have experience on special needs kids with autism and ADHD highly function and non-verbal. I like...
Monica can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Monica is courteous, professional, and punctual. She accommodated my request to have a video call so that my boys and I can meet her. She arrived early and was understanding and patient when I got home a little later than anticipated."

Hanh V.

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Gertrude V.


Rockville, MD

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced private duty caregiver with more than 20 yrs of experience. I am highly reliable, loving, and kind. Having long enjoyed serving elderly and special needs patients. My experience includes supporting active people as well as those with limited mobility, including those with all forms of dementia. My target area...
Gertrude can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, transportation, meal prep, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Gertrude became a member of our family in her primary role as caregiver for my elderly parents in their home. She worked full time and more for us for about eight years, and was always loving, compassionate, and dependable. She cared deeply for my parents, and...

Karen H.

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Shoshana W.


Rockville, MD

$22-37/hr7 yrs exp

Positive And Creative Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a recent graduate from the University of Maryland with a dual certification in Elementary and Special Education, coupled with extensive babysitting experience and one-on-one camp counseling , I bring a blend of academic knowledge and practical skills to the role. I'm passionate about creating nurturing environments where...
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Anastasia H.


Rockville, MD

$20-25/hr

Special Needs Caregiver

I have my degree in Family Science. I have been working with special needs for 10+ years. I have experience with ranges of disabilities and am CPR and First Aid certified.
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Marissa M.


Rockville, MD

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

My background includes serving as a registered behavior technician for a company that provides in-home behavioral therapy to children on the autism spectrum. I worked as part of a team to assist clients between the ages of 3 and 7 in developing functional communication skills, social skills, self-control, and play/leisure...
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Yadira S.


Rockville, MD

$18-23/hr5 yrs exp

Experience With Special Needs In MCPS, Certified Nursing Assistant.

Extensive years of experience working with Montgomery Public Schools as a Paraeducator . Autism spectrum disorder etc, maintain order and discipline and assist managing the behavior of the students, including crisis, engages in daily and extended planning of activities with teachers.
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Claudia C.


Rockville, MD

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Special Education I Have Over 10 Years Of Experience

I am Claudia, I am 36 years old, I am from Colombia, I have a degree in Special Education. I am a native Spanish speaker but I also have a basic level of English. I have experience with newborn babies, including adults, experience in special education, autism, Down syndrome, deafness, blindness, cerebral palsy. I have experience...
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Lourdes F.


Rockville, MD

$35-50/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Nurse from El Salvador Available to Work Part or Full Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a nurse graduate in my country of El Salvador and I have a lot of experience working as a babysitter. One year ago I worked as an aide in a school for kids with special needs in Arlington Co., VA, it was an interesting job because I had the opportunity to know more about Autism, Down syndrome, etc. Working with and...
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Jenell R.


Rockville, MD

$16-21/hr3 yrs exp

Compassionate Individual Committed To Support Individuals With Emotional, Economical, Physical, And

My name is Jenell and I have 2 years of experience working with developmentally disabled adults. I also have 3 years of experience with personal care of older adults. I can help with emotional support, encouragement, recreational activities, bathing/grooming/hygiene and feeding. I am in the process of completing my Masters in...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Rockville, MD

Diane N.

4.0

We only had Diane for 3 hours but she was great. What I loved the most was that she interacted with my infant twins so well, and she played with them a lot. A lot of times we'd have babysitters just kind of "watch" our kids, but Diane actually gave them that playful attention pretty much the entire...

- Ellen O.

Jim P.

5.0

Jim is a dedicated and loyal person. He goes above and beyond to help those in need. He likes to lighten up the room with jokes and gets along with everyone. Definitely an asset.

- Jennifer G.

Miranti M.

5.0

Miranti is very caring and always look for a way to assist when needed. Someone I can trust my child with. Highly recommended!

- Doris V.

Charlene O.

5.0

Charlene is a very warm, engaging caregiver. She watches our children, a shy 3 year old, an energetic 8 year old and a dramatic 10 year old and handles all 3 of them on outings, takes them to the park, out to restaurants etc with skill and grace. The kids are so excited to spend time with Charlene...

- Rachel W.

Carmen R.

5.0

So blessed to have had Ms. Carmen as our nanny for the past two years. We have two very active boys, 3 and 11 months. She has never been late nor has she taken a sick day in two years. She is extremely flexible and has always been willing to work with us. She loves taking the boys to the library and...

- Cherie T.

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Ratings for Rockville, MD special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Rockville, MD are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 32 reviews of the 76 listed special needs caregivers.