Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Takoma Park, MD

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...

Sahara T.

$18-24/hr • 8 yrs exp

Sahara T

4.8

(4)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a reliable, patient, creative, and a very flexible person who has 9 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenager and with children with special needs. I have babysat children in my neighborhood for years and have also volunteered and worked at a local daycare. I am currently a college student who is...

Sahara can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more

5.0

"Sahara was great. My 2 and 4 year olds took to her very quickly. She is very sweet and dependable and would hire her again!"

Sunita V.

Luiza R.

$27-32/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hello, Looking Forward To Taking Care Of Your Kids!

5.0

(9)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi - My name is Luiza. I am offering child care and household services. In my country, I grew up working with my mom on her clinic of child rehabilitation (for kids with special needs), and also I always got to do social projects with children at my church back in Brazil. Besides that, I have been watching newborns, infants,...

Luiza can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning

Skills:

First Aid

5.0

"She's amazing! My kids loved her! I'll definitely call her again when I need"

Louise C.

Kristin B.

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Care Provider

5.0

(2)

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...

Sarie B.

$25-42/hr • 9 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello families! My name is Sarie and I am a positive, reliable, patient person who has 9+ years of experience working with children, infants to teenagers. I also have a lot of experience working with children with special needs. In 2021 I received my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and recently received my...

Sarie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision

Skills:

Early Education

5.0

"We hired Sarie to be our nanny for the summer and we got so much more. Sarie has been such a blessing to our family and we all truly adore her! We have 5 children including one with significant special needs and Sarie has done an amazing job with them all! We're...

Shannon A.

Laurie A.

$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Bilingual Caregiver

5.0

(4)

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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"I interviewed with Laurie. She was very nice, kind, and caring. She is bilingual English and Spanish. One of my best choices for a nanny for a three year old."

Noushin A.

Adriana J.

Rockville, MD

$20/hr • 6 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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:

CPR

First Aid

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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Adriana E.

Arlington, VA

$75/hr • 10 yrs exp

Extensive Background In Healthcare And Education

5.0

(1)

Academic background: 1) UCLA- Biochemistry, 2) George Mason University- Nursing. My experience working both in and out of the hospital has afforded me invaluable firsthand knowledge of the many disparities in our healthcare system. My aim is to address those disparities through helping clients and their families attain their own...

5.0

"Adriana is the most compassionate, endearing, ambitious individual and we are so fortunate to have worked with her. When my mom's degenerative neurological condition began to worsen, we quickly found ourselves overwhelmed with her care and day-to-day activities....

Helen H.

Marlene A.

Laurel, MD

$25/hr • 9 yrs exp

My Name Marlene. I Have Been CNA/HHA For Over 8+ Years.

5.0

(7)

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, errands, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep

Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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.

Dyonna O.

Hyattsville, MD

$30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 27 years old and I have been a caregiver for over 8 years. I have experience working with youth of all ages including those who have a range of special needs. My goal is to provide structure, safety and an environment that fosters growth without sacrificing fun and a healthy bond with your child/children. I am a college...

Dyonna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Dyonna worked from fall 2022 until fall 2023 with my 91-year old mom who was living alone. Dyonna has a wonderful, loving and caring way about her. She is wise beyond her years. She managed to cajole my mom (who could be quite stubborn) into doing things, and...

Ann A.

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: Dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, transportation & more

Skills:

CNA

Zufan M.

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(8)

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: Dementia, personal care

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.

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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep

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.

Takita B.

Arlington, VA

$27/hr • 10 yrs exp

Looking For Full-Time

5.0

(3)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is TaKita I've been a professional nanny for over 11 years now . I am great with kids- loving and caring and I am reliable, conscientious, honest and I am always on time and ready to work. I love children and working with them is something I always wanted to do. I have experience caring for newborns, infants , and...

Takita can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Takita worked with our family and another family as our joint nanny. She watched our kids starting when they were 6 months until they were almost 2. She was very loving towards the kids and had a great bond with them. She was good about working with the...

Anissa S.

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision

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

Juliana D.

$25-40/hr • 13 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

5.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been caring for children since I was in middle school, working as a babysitter in the neighborhood I grew up in as well as working at an elementary after-school program. I have worked with children from new born to middle school age in families of up to four children, in addition to children with special needs. Outside of...

Juliana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel

Skills:

CPR

5.0

"Juliana cared for our two girls, 2 and 5, for 2 weeks every day after school. She was great with them, gave them lots of attention and came up with creative activities to keep them occupied. She picked them up from school and walked them safely home and was...

Molly E.

Keanu N.

Hyattsville, MD

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Residential Special Needs Care Giver

3.7

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Keanu. I am looking for part-time or full-time work as a special needs provider, child care provider, or dog walker near Arlington, VA. I stay fit and healthy to keep up with my clients that I work with who may have and or may need high energy to keep them moving throughout the day. I have been working at Spurwink a...

5.0

"I can't write in words how wonderful person he is . Keanu has been helping us for almost a year , he is a hard working person we have ever known . Not only he is a wonderful mentor for our Autistic son , but also he is his best friend to trust and a person to...

Sherry B.

Anne N.

$24-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Kind And Engaging Sitter And Nanny

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I come from a large family of five children, raised by parents who encouraged curiosity, reading, nature exploration and responsibility. I am a proud auntie if two nieces who I love dearly. I have over 10 years of experience watching children for small groups of 13 + to nannying a baby for the first year of their life. I was...

Anne can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more

5.0

"Anne Marie is so caring, thoughtful, and helpful! I would highly recommend her to support your family. She will treat them like her own! She also has a ton of knowledge about food & health."

Chloe G.

Jim P.

Rockville, MD

$15-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Goal Oriented And Patient

5.0

(3)

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.

Shannon H.

$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Aspiring Counselor / Present Caregiver

5.0

(2)