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Sam Y.


Upperco, MD

$10-20/hr3 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver For Pets And Children Available!

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I have been working at Target Community and Educational Services for almost three years now and love it. Working with those who have special needs has taught me so many things--things I could never learn anywhere else. I am passionate about watching my special friends succeed in healthy and happy environments!
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Sam Y.


Upperco, MD

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Hello! My name is Sam (22) and I'm a recent graduate from University of Maryland where I got my BA in English with a focus in creative writing. I currently work in a group home for special needs adults, where I have been gaining experience in caregiving, cleaning, running errands, performing medical treatments and giving...
Sam can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Jossalin H.


Manchester, MD

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Future School Teacher

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

have 7 years of experience with children from newborn-10 years old. Additionally, I have experience with special needs children and adults. I graduated from Carroll Community College and received my A. A. Degree with a concentration in Sociology & Anthropology. I am pursuing a degree in Social work at UMBC. I can't wait to meet...
Jossalin can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I work from home so I have had the opportunity to witness firsthand how Jossalin interacted with my children. She is professional and patient! Will definitely hire her again once our schedules sync up!"

Lisa R.

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Anslee J.


Sparks Glencoe, MD

$17-30/hr6 yrs exp

Part Or Full Time Caregiver Available- Infant And Special Needs Experience

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Anslee. I have over 5 years experience with children newborn-12 years, multiples and children of all abilities. I am currently the nanny of a 1-year-old little one. I'm available for date nights and occasional weekend days. I take pride in my ability to thrive in a fast paced environment. Any of my previous...
Anslee can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Anslee is currently our part-time nanny, but she is more like an extension of our family. Her love for our four girls is evident in all of the care she provides and the activities she comes with each day. From playing outside, coloring, helping with homework or...

Elizabeth M.

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Lisa U.


Reisterstown, MD

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Fun, Sitter/ Educator

Hello! Over 30 yrs experience as a mom of 4 and grandmother of 4 handsome boys. I worked for over 10 yrs with handicapped and special needs children in elementary and middle schools in CT. I enjoyed and cherish every moment shared with my students. Moved to FL to be closer to my eldest daughter and grandson. I was employed at a...
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is kind, intelligent and loves kids, She is also very patient and organized."

Rosau G.

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Kathleen R.


Sparks Glencoe, MD

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Taker!

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified special educator with 15 years experience, specializing in teaching reading to students with Dyslexia, Autism, or any learning challenge. In addition to watching my grandchildren during the week, I am looking to take on 1-2 new clients. I am available on Tuesdays and Thursdays after 5 p.m. and Wednesday at any...
5.0
"Excellent with special needs. Gets along great with my son. Our son really likes her, and we are happy with the results!"

Kendra T.

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Margaret C.


Parkton, MD

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in child care since I was a teenager from babysitting and nannying to camp counseling and outdoor trip leading. I have experience with infants and newborns as well as school age children. I spent the last 3 years working in both school and hospital settings providing care for children with special needs. For the...
Margaret can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Olivia T.


Finksburg, MD

$15-25/hr

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Ever since I was little, I have actively engaged myself with those who have disabilities. I have found myself happiest when working with these children and seeing such improvement in their growth and learning! I am currently in college studying to be a special educator for elementary school students.
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Lisa B.


Manchester, MD

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

During the past 27 years, I have raised two happy successful children. For the past 2 years, I have been assisting seniors, assisting with virtual learning, assisting families as a Nanny as well as taught home learning programs for kids. Prior to that, I worked for Carroll County Public Schools for 20 years as an Instructional...
Lisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Mrs. Lisa is awesome! She is good with different types of kids"

Jessica M.

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Lindsey B.


Manchester, MD

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Many years working with special needs children, foster parent, two bonus babies Many years working with special needs children, foster parent, two bonus babies
Lindsey can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I am a Nanny with over 30 years experience with all ages and groups. I have a lot of experience with special needs as well.
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Lori B.


Hampstead, MD

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Compassionate Full Time Caregiver Who Is Well Educated And Responsible.

I have spent my entire career working with all ages, levels of, and types of people with disabilities. I have worked as a recreation therapist, teacher's assistant, respite direct care worker, service coordinator, and supportive employment manager as well as raised a child with special needs who is now an adult. I have also...
Lori can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia
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Laci W.


Westminster, MD

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

I've had many experiences with children with all different learning disabilities working at daycare. I also provided summer and after school care for a boy with autism for over 2 years. I am patient and understanding of individual needs.
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Ariana W.


Sparks Glencoe, MD

$22-30/hr6 yrs exp

Kind, Creative, & Fun Nanny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi There! My name is Ariana and I'm looking for a full time nanny position starting September of 2024 around Sparks MD. I love kids of all ages and have experience as a nanny, summer camp counselor, and at a school for special needs children. A bit about me: I'm a 2022 graduate from Messiah University with my bachelors in...
Ariana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Shylin C.


Westminster, MD

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Shylin and my passion is helping kids grow into great people! I want to help your family life be a little easier, with peace of mind for your child care. I've been working with kids for 10+ years, through babysitting, camps, and nannying; and I have experience with special needs. I love being outside and getting...
Shylin can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

I have worked for BCPS for 2 years now as an AA (additional adult support) to an elementary school student with special needs. I earned my para educator certificate this year. I am also currently working towards my degree in teaching, specifically early childhood special education. I also have 7 years of experience providing...
Hi! I am so happy you stumbled across my profile! I'm a dedicated caregiver with a bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland- currently pursuing my Master's of Social Work at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. I 've worked with children in a daycare, supported seniors at Brightview Senior Living...
Emma can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Jillian W.


Freeland, MD

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I have worked at a camp for special needs kids and adults (ages 4-about 30). I have worked with special needs students in high school. I have babysat for a girl in a wheelchair who is also blind and mute for multiple occasions. I have always had a connection with people with special needs because I am very patient and...
Hello, My name Chavonna for a full time nanny and I would love the opportunity. I have worked as a helping hand for many families over the past five years. I have a very versatile nanny background I've served as a nanny for an amazing special needs girl who is now 12. I also have worked at an in home daycare. As well as...
Chavonna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Caroline B.


Westminster, MD

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked in senior care for 20 years. The older I get the more compatible I am to your elderly loved one. I am skilled in all aspects of senior care and was a CNA/ CMT for 10 years. I have worked in the mental health field for the last 8 years so working with dementia and Alzheimer's patients are right up my alley. I have...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Upperco, MD

Jossalin H.

5.0

Jossalin was really positive, kind, and patient with our little one. She never lost her cool even during temper tantrums. She'd often research and created Montessori style activities for our daughter to play with and learn from.

- Care member

Anslee J.

5.0

Anslee is our current full-time nanny and she is terrific. Our son absolutely adores her and they have so much fun together.

- Molly M.

Lisa U.

5.0

She is kind, intelligent and loves kids, She is also very patient and organized.

- Rosau G.

Kathleen R.

5.0

We hired Kayt last year for part-time after school care. My kids took to her immediately. She interacts with them wonderfully and is genuinely interested in helping them. She is returning for this school year.

- Peg S.

Lisa B.

5.0

Lisa has been an absolute blessing for our family! We have two children, one doing virtual school and one preschool age and she has juggled and done an amazing job with both! She is super creative and plans so many fun learning activities every single day. I have no doubts that our preschooler is...

- Lisa F.

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