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Find special needs caregivers in Silver Spring, MD that you’ll love

91 special needs caregivers are listed in Silver Spring, MD

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Silver Spring, MD

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Shannon H.


Silver Spring, MD

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Aspiring Counselor / Present Caregiver

5.0

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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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Jesualdo F.


Silver Spring, MD

$30-35/hr5 yrs exp

Your Jack Of All Trades!

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Jesualdo, and I pride myself on being a versatile and adaptable individual ready to tackle any task that comes my way. With a wide range of skills and a genuine passion for helping others, I am here to make your life a little easier and more enjoyable. Services Offered: Household Management: Expert in maintaining a...
5.0
"Aldo works for us on a as needed basis. He arrives on time and ready to begin. A likable guy who is a self starter so if I'm busy he will find something that needs doing while he waits. Aldo has helped with organization projects , assembled items , ran...

Marcia A.

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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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Kristin B.


Silver Spring, MD

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Care Provider

Hello, my name is Kristin. I have been doing pick up drop offs for 15 years. I also have experience with children on the autism spectrum and emotionally disturbed children. I have studied early childhood development and nursing. I am honest, loving and responsible. I have 4 children of my own (3 teens, 1 baby). With all of their...
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Anne C.


Silver Spring, MD

$35/hr7 yrs exp

Night Time Caregiver And On Call Caregiver Available, Short Notice

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years experience caring for adults with special needs, I have worked long term with families to help care for their loved ones, especially on autism spectrum. While this work comes with a price, it has been the most rewarding job I have ever held, It gives me instant reward seeing beautiful smiles while creating...
5.0
"Anne was a wonderful caregiver for my 22 year old niece who has special needs. She was kind and patient and fun and reliable. She was very flexible, taking my niece to the zoo 4 times during her visit."

Julia F.

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Renee W.


Silver Spring, MD

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Hello, My name is Renee. I am 23 years old. I am an EMT with Sandy Spring Vol Fire Department (since 2013), I was also active duty Navy, Corpsman/Medic (since 2015). I have experience with special needs, persons on the spectrum, kids and the elderly. I've grown up assisting my mother who has cerebral palsy. I am here to help...
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Icilma J.


Silver Spring, MD

$15-33/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Professional Care Giver

Hello my name is Veronica. 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...
Icilma can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Icilma is probably one of the most genuine, kindhearted person I've ever encountered in my life. She was a positive influence in my children's life and really helped me navigate my way through motherhood. I couldn't have asked for a more trustworthy and kind...

Randi W.

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Lizzy N.


Silver Spring, MD

$22/hr7 yrs exp

Hi! My Name Is Lizzy. I Love Art, Music, Swimming, Lacrosse, And Playing The Piano And Guitar.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hey! My name is Lizzy and I'm a Psychology student with double minors in Human Development and Sociology at the University of Maryland, College Park. I love art, playing the guitar and piano, video games, lacrosse, and swimming (I'm actually a former head swim instructor and lifeguard - bonus points if you want me to give your...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"The past reviews are correct, our kids really won’t stop talking about Lizzy. We hired her back when she was still a swim coach because she has the perfect balance between fun, teaching, and discipline. And that’s extremely rare. She makes it so fun that the kids...

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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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She’s great and my son loved her "

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Vera N.


Silver Spring, MD

$19-25/hr2 yrs exp

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
"Vera helped my husband and l with our son, they bonded so quickly. We loved having her at our home, she helped our son with arts! We greatly appreciate her help"

Flora M.

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Fabiana D.


Silver Spring, MD

$22-25/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello families! Experienced nanny with 6 years of experience, having worked with two long-term families. I specialize in caring for babies, children up to 12 years old, and those with special needs, particularly autism. I am CPR certified and currently seeking a full-time position with a family where I can establish a...
Fabiana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I hired her a couple times to babysit so I could go run some errands and my kids just loved her. I highly recommend her, very trustworthy and patient"

Jessica P.

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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
"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.

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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: Personal care, hospice services, visiting physician, home modification, dementia
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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Andrea J.


Silver Spring, MD

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Provider

I have worked in a wide variety of settings with individuals who are special needs. I have worked as an assistant for three different childcare facilities that work with individuals with intellectual disabilities. From this experience, I conducted an array of tasks from feeding to prompting/redirecting. I have also been employed...
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Robert R.


Silver Spring, MD

$34-40/hr10 yrs exp

Available Part Time Care Giver, Senior Care, Special Needs, Medication Management And Wound Care

I am currently a Licensed Practical Nurse in possession of both a Maryland and Washington DC License with over six years experience in both assisted living and home care inclusive. Before attaining my LPN I was a CNA for approximately 4 years mainly working with geriatric clients. I am passionate in working with seniors and...
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Lourdes S.


Silver Spring, MD

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse Seeking Part-time Work With A Senior Or Special Needs Adult

I am a 50-year-old Filipina-American nurse who spent most of my 25 year career as a full-time clinical research nurse. I shifted to working as a part-time parochial school nurse so I could attend to my parents, one of whom was terminally ill. I am now in a position to work more hours and is interested in working 1:1 with a...
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Schenley S.


Silver Spring, MD

$17-28/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

Experience in dealing and babysitting special needs kids. Degree in Psychology/ Child Development in my Country. Excellent References.
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Matthew M.


Silver Spring, MD

$15-20/hr

Part-Time Special Needs Care Giver Available

I enjoy working with kids of all ages. During college I took many Education classes, as well as a couple Special Education classes. I spent 20 hours sitting in and helping a teacher with a classroom of Middle School special needs children.
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Estivalis S.


Silver Spring, MD

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Care for special needs

I have many years of experience with children aged newborn-13 years old. I also have training in first aid as I worked for the police in my country. I currently taking care of a child who is 1-year-old. I enjoy doing projects with the kids and outdoor activities. Also, I can teach them how to speak Spanish. I have my own...
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Shelby G.


Silver Spring, MD

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Degree

Hey, there! Thanks for considering me to work with your family. I've been an educator for 11 years, my degree's focus being in special education. I have a range of experience from infant to fifth grade. My training in inclusion can make your home care transition easier as my time in the classroom has allowed me to create and...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Silver Spring, MD

Jesualdo F.

5.0

Aldo works for us on a as needed basis. He arrives on time and ready to begin. A likable guy who is a self starter so if I'm busy he will find something that needs doing while he waits. Aldo has helped with organization projects , assembled items , ran errands , shopped and much more. He's...

- Marcia A.

Rhonda J.

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.

Anne C.

5.0

Anne was a wonderful caregiver for my 22 year old niece who has special needs. She was kind and patient and fun and reliable. She was very flexible, taking my niece to the zoo 4 times during her visit.

- Julia F.

Icilma J.

5.0

Icilma is probably one of the most genuine, kindhearted person I've ever encountered in my life. She was a positive influence in my children's life and really helped me navigate my way through motherhood. I couldn't have asked for a more trustworthy and kind person to help me with raising my...

- Randi W.

Lizzy N.

5.0

The past reviews are correct, our kids really won’t stop talking about Lizzy. We hired her back when she was still a swim coach because she has the perfect balance between fun, teaching, and discipline. And that’s extremely rare. She makes it so fun that the kids don’t even realize that they are...

- Care member

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Silver Spring, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 37 reviews of the 91 listed special needs caregivers.