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Vera N.


Silver Spring, MD

$19-25/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

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I have been working with kids and seniors for the past 4 years. I have a cna and a CPR license. I have been working with seniors with dementia, Alzheimer's and special needs.
Vera can also help with: Grocery shopping
5.0
"She used to babysit my son before we moved to North Carolina. My kids liked her even my mom and my wife loved her ."

Lamiteck H.

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Monyae O.


Odenton, MD

$20/hr10 yrs exp

What's A Good Home Without An Awesome Caregiver???

3.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm able to give them a chance at Hope!! I Have over 10 years of experience working with the elderly and children dealing with disabilities. I have a few Certificates. They are: MANDT TRAINING, Dysphagia and Specialized Diets and Basic Nutrition, Wheel Chair Safety, Hoyer Lyft Training, DDA Training, Cultural Competency...
Monyae can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Monyae helped us with my dad after had a stroke. He was rehabilitating in our house and he hated all of his caregivers except for her. She held his hand when he was upset and told us when we needed to do something differently to help him. She took notes on his day...

Gaby C.

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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: Home modification, dementia, visiting physician, personal care, hospice services
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Icilma worked in my mother's home to help her for a period of 2 1/2 to 3 years.She was an angel! At the beginning my mother needed only some supportive care with meals and walks. She cooked meals just as my mother requested and was wonderful company taking her for...

Phyllis J.

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Alice Y.


Glen Burnie, MD

$14-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked in childcare in a daycare setting for about the last 16 yrs. I attended howard community college to receive all my childcare certifications, I am also CPR/first aid certified and have my medication administration certificate. I absolutely love working with childcare. I work for howard county public schools as a...
4.0
"Alice was a big help when we had a gap in services for our disabled child. She was kind, thoughtful and very professional in how she worked with our child."

Margaret M.

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Sydney A.


Laurel, MD

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Sydney, and I've been babysitting for 3 years. I am 23 years old and a recent graduate from Howard University. I have been with 4 families long term in my last 3 years. I also have experience with special needs children. I have mainly worked with elementary aged children (4-13). I have also have some experience with...
Sydney can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Sydney did a wonderful job caring for our boys! She bought over games and activities for them to participate in and was on-time and very professional! The kids were tucked in and sleeping with everything in order upon our return home. We will definitely be hiring...

Brandon W.

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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, errands, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Stephanie cared for my mom, who has very advanced dementia, for several years. She is extremely capable, dedicated and trustworthy. Excellent communication. Very friendly, gentle demeanor, great for dementia patients. "

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Joy A.


Laurel, MD

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Caregiving Is My Passion

Compassion, Empathy and prioritization of my clients needs . insulin and other medication management, wound care , daily activities of living, hoyerlift , laundry and general grocery shopping , medical appointments and companionship. I have also worked with dementia , Alzheimer's , stroke, MS, special needs , and hospice...
Joy can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Joy is a passionate, compassionate caring lady whose qualities made me recognize her. She is a critical thinker, hardworking, dependable, honest, brings transparency to the table, understanding, team player. Ready to learn and share experience on how to deliver...

Deborah V.

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Mary K.


Severn, MD

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience as a caregiver. I have worked with people that had Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, diabetes, developmentally challenged adults and. muscular dystrophy. I have certifications for CPR, and first aid. I enjoy taking care of others and look forward to speaking with you on how I can beat take care of your...
5.0
"I am an 80 yr old woman who fell and Mary helped with doctor appointments housekeeping and shopping and cooking. I had known Mary previously as she had taken care of my cats when I visited my son."

Kay M.

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Valerie C.


Columbia, MD

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

From 2013 until 2016, I worked in a childcare center in Clarksville, primarily with infants and toddlers. Before that, I worked in a Christian school in Laurel for 14 years, primarily as a kindergarten aide. I have my 90 hour certification in infant and toddler care, as well as preschool activities and curriculum, from Howard...
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Valerie is always on time and very reliable. She is good with our 3/y and 4/m old children and we have been inviting her back for the past half a year to help us with our kids."

Leonid B.

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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: Dementia, personal care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
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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Shirley E.


Laurel, MD

$17-35/hr9 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with children and adults with special needs, helping with activities of daily living Medication administration and management, bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, etc. Outside of work, I enjoy hanging out with friends and family.
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Anika T.


Laurel, MD

$10-25/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

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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Dianna M.


Elkridge, MD

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Newborn Care 2024

*Vaccinated and boosted, Tdap and flu *CPR/First Aid are expired but willing to renew* Education: AA in general studies BS in psychology Certificate in Psychological First Aid 90 Hour Infant/Toddler Child Care certificate 28 hours of Newborn Care Specialist classes Certificates in Preventative Healthcare for the Newborn...
Dianna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"We loved Dianna and my son really flourished under her care. It is nerve-wracking going back to work with your first and you want to make sure they are well cared for and loved. Dianna did all of that!! My son was slow to speak because he was growing up in a...

Kara G.

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Alondra V.


Silver Spring, MD

$22-50/hr3 yrs exp

High School Student Looking To Work With Kids!

I'd describe my personality as helpful, kind, empathetic I like working with kids because I have a passion in helping kids develop new skills and watching them learn new things each day! One thing you should know about me is that I am flexible and am bilingual in English and Spanish I have interned in a classroom where I...
Alondra can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Alondra looked after my two boys for several months as their afterschool sitter. Alondra was extremely reliable and an excellent communicator. She was very good with my boys, and very patient with them as well. I trust Alondra and her judgment completely, and felt...

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Trista F.


Columbia, MD

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Genuine Caregiver Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Almost every job that I've held has involved working with children. I've worked with kids in many capacities. For about two years, I worked as a camp counselor with kids as young as 5 up to middle school ages. Additionally, I worked as a party host for children's birthday's and other events. For the past four years, I've been...
Trista can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"she seemed great but her hours were not compatible with our needs. I was impressed with her."

Elsa W.

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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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Erin L.


Columbia, MD

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Full/Part-Time Caregiver Of Children Of All Ages

I have been working with children for 20 years; anything from babysitting or nannying to working in academic intervention in the public school system for six years. I have been a nanny, a preschool teacher and a para-educator with high school students with special needs and elementary age children. I'm competent and can work...
Erin can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Finding a good professional nanny is no easy thing, so it's not surprising that when we found Erin we chose to keep her on for 6.5 years, until our youngest was in kindergarten. Erin cared for our four children, including our twin boys starting at 18 months. When...

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Esther W.


Ellicott City, MD

$21-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Esther and I am 24 years old from Howard County, Maryland. I graduated in Spring 2023 from Towson University studying Mass Communications and am working part-time in music & film. I am also an artist and enjoy getting outside, reading, playing games, cooking, animals, and yoga. I have babysat/nannied for many...
Esther can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Esther is phenomenal with kids! My 10 month old is always thrilled to see her! More importantly, Esther is a very responsible, and dependable and I trust her completely!"

Kimberly G.

I am good with people. I have worked with seniors for over 6 years and I have come to realize that all people have special needs and I am willing to work with them.
Abebech can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning
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Terra B.


Burtonsville, MD

$19-20/hr4 yrs exp

17 Year Old College Student Who Loves Kids

I am the oldest sibling, and my siblings have special needs so I have experience with looking after children with special needs. I am patient, kind and enthusiastic about my work and look forward to babysitting!
Terra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Savage, MD

Vera N.

5.0

She used to babysit my son before we moved to North Carolina. My kids liked her even my mom and my wife loved her .

- Lamiteck H.

Monyae O.

5.0

Monyae helped us with my dad after had a stroke. He was rehabilitating in our house and he hated all of his caregivers except for her. She held his hand when he was upset and told us when we needed to do something differently to help him. She took notes on his day and even stood outside in the rain...

- Gaby C.

Icilma J.

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 would call us if there were changes...

- Elizabeth J.

Alice Y.

4.0

Alice was a big help when we had a gap in services for our disabled child. She was kind, thoughtful and very professional in how she worked with our child.

- Margaret M.

Sydney A.

5.0

Sydney did a wonderful job caring for our boys! She bought over games and activities for them to participate in and was on-time and very professional! The kids were tucked in and sleeping with everything in order upon our return home. We will definitely be hiring again very soon!

- Brandon W.

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