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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Smithsburg, MD
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 9 years
Special needs caregivers in Smithsburg, MD
5.0
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have several years of experience caring for children of all ages including some with special needs. I have kids of my own. I currently care for infants on a weekly basis & have for several years and absolutely love it. I have taken Infant-Adult CPR & First Aid training. I have also done childcare jobs that involved pet sitting...
Andrea can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Andrea is great to work with. She is always very quick to respond to text (my preferred way of communicating), and was very flexible to meet our schedule needs. She is kind-hearted, patient, and genuinely enjoys caring for children. I am confident leaving my six...
Care member
Reina P.
Frederick, MD
$27-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(15)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very honest, reliable and patient person, with 2 sons of my own who have grown into fine men. I have approximately 10 years of experience caring for children in a profesional sense. My last job was for MCPS as a bus driver assisting and caring for children with special needs.
Reina can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I rarely write reviews but wanted to write one for Reina because of our amazing experience with her. My wife and I could not be happier or more grateful to this wonderful lady for the job she has done with helping us raise our 1 year old son. I have a tough baby,...
Ruhan B.
Brittany F.
Chambersburg, PA
$26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hello I'm Brittany, I'm 36 years old wife/mother. I'm an animal lover, non smoker. I'm very fun, loving, trustworthy, I have a BIG heart, I'm dependable and a very proactive person. I'm First Aid/CPR/AED certified. I have my own transportation. I'm very active I love the outdoors, playing sports, crafts, swimming, singing and...
5.0
"Brittany is very organized and enjoys teaching children. She listens carefully to your concerns and applies what is impirtant to you with regards to your child.
I have watched her interact with her own daughter and I can tell you she is firm, yet very caring in...
Deborah R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
After a full career as a successful retail manager and helping raise four grandchildren, I decided to leave my position and become a full-time nanny. Children have always been a passion of mine and I love being able to make them my job. I've now nannied multiple children starting during their infancy and until they went into...
Rita can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rita has cared for my 2yr old son for the past 1.5yrs and has done a wonderful job helping him grow and develop. She is well versed in caring for small children and helped him learn to walk, talk, count, and start reading. She was always on time and responsive via...
Molly M.
Bridget M.
Frederick, MD
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hi- my name is Bridget. I was the eldest of a large family so I've been helping with children (and infants) almost my entire life and currently I work with children with special needs.
I have a BFA from salisbury university and am very passionate about making sure kids have creative outlets!
Bridget can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Bridget is very kind, genuine, and passionate with everything she does. She is on time consistently and goes above and beyond with anything she is asked. Bridget was super useful and helpful and went out of her way to help with anything. She was a big help to me...
Ken M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Jenna! I'm 32 years old, and I have a 9-year-old daughter and a 6-year-old son. I'm prior military, and currently work part time as a waitress. In the past, I've babysat for 8 different families on an as-needed basis. I have a clean driving record and my own transportation. I also have experience with special needs...
Jenna can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jenna has been babysitting my two boys for over a year. She's very dependable and, most importantly, she is wonderful with my children. They love her and also love playing with her children when she brings them along."
Jeni M.
Laura S.
Frederick, MD
$21/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Laura, 26 years old from Brazil, I have been work with kids for 8 years, kids with special need as well. I also feel comfortable spending time with children of all ages.
in Brazil I worked as a teacher.
Im currently taking care of 4 children: 1, 4, 8 and 10 years old, I have been their baby sitter for 2 years but our...
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Laura was amazing and helped us feel very comfortable leaving our son in her care! She was prompt, flexible and very caring with him. We look forward to using your service again the next time at visit! Many thanks!"
Lori N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Alanis, thank you for checking out my profile. I am a college graduate and am currently in a graduate program for social work located in good ole' MD. I have 2 puppers who are my entire world and I love to read, eat good food, and make others laugh. Many describe me as bubbly, optimistic, level-headed, and...
Alanis can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Alanis has been really super so far! My daughter loves her, she's incredibly interactive!"
Jodi P.
3.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A little about me-
Hi, my name is Victoria. I am 24 years old. I graduated from Stevenson University May of 2022 with a Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor focus in psychology. I am a mom of one sweet little boy, born February '24. I am open to just about anything, offering child care services, some elderly...
Victoria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Victoria was very responsive and did an amazing job taking care of my kids!"
Amanda E.
Preston S.
Frederick, MD
$16-21/hr
5.0
(1)
Special needs care is very important to me because I resonate with the opportunity to better the lives of everyone around me. I welcome all to be of assistance!
Rachel S.
Frederick, MD
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hi there, my name is Rachel. I am currently looking for a part-time nanny/babysitting job! I currently work as a nanny for a 2-year-old munchkin from 9am-2 p.m. M-F, so I have lots of time in the afternoons! Below is a little bit about myself:
I started working with kids when I was a freshman in high school I spent a summer in...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachel is exceptional with my children! She is patient, kind, and doesn't just plop them in front of the TV. I highly recommend her!"
Rebecca N.
5.0
(3)
I am looking for full work.
I have worked with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for 19 years. I have my. master's degree in ABA. I enjoy working with this population because I love to see smiles on their faces when they do things they didn't think they could do or they enjoy doing. I am CPR/First Aid...
5.0
"Denise has an excellent background in psychology which has been extremely helpful during her care of our Schizophrenic daughter. She took the initiative to help our daughter learn life skills such as shopping, cooking, and interaction with the public. She even...
Carol B.
Kelly Z.
Frederick, MD
$24-34/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a mom of two wonderful adult children who were involved in numerous clubs, sports and extracurricular activities throughout their schooling. I was actively involved in PTA, classroom mom, and science lab teacher while working full time at NASA. In addition to working at NASA, I also have years experience in private and...
Kelly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
I am a bilingual professional (Spanish-English) with almost 8 years of experience working with children with autism, ADHD, and other special needs.
In my country of birth, I worked as a physician in malnutrition centers for early childhood.
until April of last year I lived in Florida, where I babysat a 4-year-old girl on...
Gina can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Randi D.
Fairfield, PA
$15-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello I'm a 46-year-old female . I'm a surgical technologist and have been in the medical field 25 years. I am also a mother to a special needs child. I enjoy hiking , anything outside , and reading . Although I have never officially been a nanny , my string medical background and the special needs of my own child make me very...
Randi can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Jena E.
Frederick, MD
$17-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Jena. I value creating a positive, nurturing, and educational environment for those in my care. I use a person centered and integrated approach. I am trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Son Rise Autism Therapy, trauma and crisis interventions, and music and dance education and composition. I attended Towson...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently working for a family on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays. I'm available for short periods on Tuesdays and Thursdays and weekends, holidays or date nights. I'm also available to help families soon to birth a second child, or right after to care for the first born as family adjusts.
I have over 20 years of...
Naomi can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello. I'm an energetic, caring, retired special ed teacher. I worked for Montgomery County public schools as a pre-school special needs teacher for the past 17 years. I am certified to teach both general and special ed. I now substitute in FCPS.
I'm looking for occasional or part time childcare work.
I live in Frederick and...
As an experienced caregiver for individuals with special needs, I am dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized support to enhance the quality of life for those in my care. With a focus on patience, empathy, and communication, I tailor my approach to meet each person's unique needs, fostering a safe and nurturing...
Juliana C.
Frederick, MD
$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
I currently work at the Maryland School for the Deaf as a Teacher Aide and RCYCP Dorm Staff, supporting students with their daily activities, academic needs, and social development. Additionally, I have nearly a year of experience as a caregiver, assisting individuals with personal care and daily tasks. I am CPR, First Aid, and...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Smithsburg, MD
Andrea D.
5.0
Andrea watched our baby boy and he absolutely loved her. She spent time playing with him, reading to him, and singing him songs. She has done an excellent job with him especially during nap time. She was able to get him to sleep even though he was fussy.
- Care member
Reina P.
5.0
I rarely write reviews but wanted to write one for Reina because of our amazing experience with her. My wife and I could not be happier or more grateful to this wonderful lady for the job she has done with helping us raise our 1 year old son. I have a tough baby, one that has loads of energy and...
- Ruhan B.
Brittany F.
5.0
Brittany is very organized and enjoys teaching children. She listens carefully to your concerns and applies what is impirtant to you with regards to your child.
I have watched her interact with her own daughter and I can tell you she is firm, yet very caring in her style of communicating with her...
- Deborah R.
Rita B.
5.0
Rita was with us for over a year, and I consider her a family member. That's the type of person you're getting with Rita. She's so warm and sweet, a very hard worker, never missed work, and did everything that was asked of her. The only reason why she's no longer with us is we wanted to put our...
- Care member
Bridget M.
5.0
Bridget was absolutely wonderful! She's great with kids and makes food so good they'll actually eat vegetables. My son was always excited for her to watch him, sometimes more excited than he is to be with me.
- Brad L.
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Ratings for Smithsburg, MD special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Smithsburg, MD are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.