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

$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.

Washington, DC

$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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance

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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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:

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...

Care member

Adriana E.

$100/hr • 10 yrs exp

Extensive Background In Healthcare And Education

5.0

(1)

Academic background: 1) UCLA- Biochemistry, 2) George Mason University- Nursing. My hospital experience includes the ICU, surgery, interventional radiology, and dialysis, each of which afforded me invaluable firsthand knowledge of the many disparities in our healthcare system. My aim is to address those disparities through...

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.

$25/hr • 9 yrs exp

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

5.0

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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: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, personal care, meal prep

Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0

"Marlene, aka Miss Lynn, has been a consummate caregiver to my mother-in-law for about a year now. She has more than done her job, bathing, dressing and feeding my mother-in-law with professionalism and compassion. She also found us competent aides for days she...

Jeff B.

Dyonna O.

Hyattsville, MD

$27-30/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, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

$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: Transportation, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep, errands & more

Skills:

CNA

Tahira R.

$16-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

I am reliable caring and loving person I am gentle and love helping people especially those who have special needs. I want to provide with comfort and security of having trustworthy.

5.0

"She is so caring and nice.she deals with all the stuff very patiently and she is always willing to help me"

Uzma S.

Zufan M.

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(7)

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

"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.

Nathalia T.

$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, meal prep, grocery shopping

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.

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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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

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.

Washington, DC

$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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep & 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.

Gabriella C.

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Excellent Caregiver

5.0

(2)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hey there! I have tons of experience working with children. I used to be a preschool teacher for 3 years at counterpoint preschool in Colorado Springs. I also worked as a behavioral support aide in Buffalo, New York at a school for special needs children aged 3-5 for 2 years. After that I went to school to be a respiratory...

Gabriella can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"I would really like to say she was horrible so we could keep her a secret, but she was outstanding! My 2 girls, ages 7 & 9, loved her. She did activities with them and they had so much fun! My husband and I found her very sweet and funny. 100% recommend her for...

Melissa A.

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)

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...

Gabrielle M.

$13-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator!!!

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

23-year-old college student with a love and passion for children! I have 4+ years of direct childcare experience and 3 of those specifically caring for special needs children.

Gabrielle can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Gabrielle was amazing and helped us feel very comfortable leaving our daughter in her care! She was prompt, flexible, knowledgeable, and very caring with our daughter! We look forward to using her service again!"

Care member

Tykisha T.

Washington, DC

$20-40/hr • 8 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care/Assistant & Elderly Care Provider in Washington, DC

5.0

(2)

Hello Parents. I am a CDA certified (child development associate) 8+years experience with children ages infant to 16 years of age, children with special needs and "at-risk" children. I reside in NE DC (Brookland). Currently I work pt as a co-teacher at a local private school. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I also have a food...

5.0

"She's punctual, reliable and my daughter adore her. Thank you Ms.TT"

Terry J.

Bervely E.

$25-27/hr • 5 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Giver

5.0

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