Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Thurmont, 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...

Shaina D.

Emmitsburg, MD

$16-24/hr • 8 yrs exp

I fell in love with caregiving first, when caring for my grandmother the year before she passed from Alzheimer's. Later caring for two other women before coming home with my children for COVID. I feel now God is nudging me to reach out offering care to others.

Laura S.

$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, craft assistance, meal prep

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.

Amber O.

$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving, Responsible Nanny

5.0

(3)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Amber. I've been a nanny for 15 years to infants and kids of all ages. I have a bachelors degree in Psychology and child development. I am also an artist and love doing arts and crafts with the kids. I absolutely love being a nanny! I have cared for multiple newborns and multiple toddlers simultaneously, as...

Amber can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Amber was our nanny from 2020 to 2022 and she quickly became an integral part of our family. Amber was wonderful with our two kids (5yo and 7yo) but also became effectively our house manager - ensuring everything at home ran smoothly and easily. She is highly...

Julie H.

Rachel S.

$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: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep

Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0

"She is awesome, she has watched my boys a few times and they completely adore her. She is super interactive!"

Kathy T.

Andrea D.

$15-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Provider

5.0

(1)

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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"I have had Andrea caring for my daughter for the past 2 1/2 years. She has been excellent. If it hadn't been for our daughter reaching the age to start in a school environment, we would still be utilizing Andrea. In fact, outside of school hours, we still will...

Michael F.

Andriyani P.

$25-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny With Education And Healthcare Experience

5.0

(5)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I've been a professional caregiver and Nursing assistant for more than 10 yrs for typical and medical fragile kids and I have solid references from previous employers and agency in the DMV area I'm a proud US military wife, I'm a state certified nursing assistant (CNA) and I've worked for a pediatric daycare and preschool...

Andriyani can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel

Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0

"An is the best! She is very attentive to my son and she has a wonderful attitude and personality. The needs of my son come first for her. An is very creative and finds unique activities to keep my son engaged and entertained. When my 3 year old son says "Mom go to...

April T.

Reina P.

$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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep

Skills:

CPR

5.0

"Reina was amazing with my son. She's nurturing and has a lot of patience with it comes to children. She's exceptionally clean, attentive, and polite. I would definitely hire her again. From: The P Family"

Anthony P.

Alanis A.

Middletown, MD

$24/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part-time Baby-sitter/Pet-sitter Available

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

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Alanis has been really super so far! My daughter loves her, she's incredibly interactive!"

Jodi P.

Claudine W.

$15/hr • 9 yrs exp

Seeking Part-Time Babysitting/Petsitting/Housekeeping Opportunities.

3.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I worked at Maryland School for the Deaf. I have experience in after-school program activities with elementary, middle school and high school students. I worked as a full-time high school girls student life counselor and left my job so that I can be home for my special needs (autism) high school son and watch him participate in...

Claudine can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Claudine helped us in a pinch when we lost our child care for our son with special needs. She was excellent with him and very engaging. Highly recommended!"

Michael M.

Bridget M.

$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: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance

Skills:

CPR

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.

Rachel S.

Mount Airy, MD

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving And Professional Nanny To Help Your Little Loves Grow To Their Highest Potential!

5.0

(3)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

ISO a short term (til Sept 2025) and part time nanny position that allows my two children to come. Summer position for older children or ages 1-4 ideal I have 12 yrs of full time and paid childcare experience. I started at a daycare when I was 18 and quickly fell into the nanny world when a family offered me a job. Most of all...

Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more

Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Rachel is PHENOMENAL. Period! My wife and I interviewed over a dozen nannies before coming across Rachel. She was the first and only person to really prove to us that she truly wanted to work with newborns. Over the past year we have seen our son grow leaps and...

Christopher S.

Kelsey E.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider Available

5.0

(4)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kelsey and I have a background in Behavior Therapy. I have been a Registered Behavior Technician for about eight and a half years working with children and teens on the autism spectrum. I've had experience as a nanny to 8 different families with children ages 10 weeks to 7 years old. I've taught in 4 different...

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

Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0

"Kelsey has started to help us on a part-time basis, caring for our baby. She has been extremely professional from first contact. Our baby took an immediate liking to her and now smiles, waves, and tries to go to her after just a few times meeting her. She is...

Lisa W.

Mckenzie B.

Rohrersville, MD

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun Energetic Nanny!

5.0

(3)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is McKenzie I have 14 years of child experience. I have done in home nannying and daycare in my own home. I have experience with children with special needs such as autism, reactive attachment disorder, fetal alcohol syndrome disorder, seizure disorders, and many mental health issues among children. I have...

Mckenzie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Kenzie is very kind, patient and creative. My son absolutely loves her. My son is autistic and she is amazing with him."

Kelly D.

Kishawnie N.

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part-time Or Full Time Caregiver Available

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a childcare provider with five years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing and supporting children's growth. My calm and friendly nature helps me connect with kids, while my formal training and experience with special needs children make me well-equipped to handle a variety of situations. I believe in open...

Kishawnie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping

Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0

"This experience left me feeling so secure. The biggest thing for me is being able to know my child is in great hands while I am away. She provided excellent childcare, and my daughter was laughing and having a great time. I definitely recommend her."

Amaria M.

Brianne H.

Taneytown, MD

$20/hr • 8 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Brianne. I am 31 years old and a mother to one. I am a college graduate with a degree in social work. I have previously nannied for 10 years total for 4 families. I have experience with twins, infants, special needs and multiple children under 5. I am seeking a family who is open to my child coming with me. I...

Brianne can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel

5.0

"Brianne was an amazing full-time nanny for our 5-month old! He got the biggest smile on his face every day when she walked in the door. It was so great as a parent hearing his laughter and knowing he was happy and engaged all day. We would definitely hire her...

Michelle M.

Preston S.

$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!

Sahsha P.

$23-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a Certified Medical Assistant with 9 years of experience in hospital and doctors office setting as both a Medical assistant and Patient Care Technician. I am COVID-19 vaccinated. I have 9 years of experience in group homes and day programs providing care to individuals with varies developmental and/ mental disabilities,...

5.0

"Wow!! All I can think to say is wow. She did an amazing job and left my old place spotless so I could get my deposit back. She came back the second day and helped us repack a truck that the people we hired to pack just threw everything into a pile. She trisected it...

Michelle F.

Chasten W.

Rohrersville, MD

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun, Outgoing Sitter

5.0

(5)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Fun, outgoing, sitter available Part-time in summer, weekends or as-needed. A little about me, I have 10+ years experience babysitting children ages 4 months to 14 years old. I have experience nannying children with special needs, hearing loss, and have watched families up to 7 children. I am a certified teacher in the state...

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

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Chasten is a godsend! We are a family with 4 early elementary children. Chasten keeps them busy, she's skilled at preventing meltdowns and handling tantrums and conflict, and the kids love her. We are thankful to have found her."

Rikki D.

Randi D.

Fairfield, PA

$15-30/hr • 2 yrs exp