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Cristina S.


Westminster, MD

$12-17/hr1 yrs exp

Responsible Yet Fun Babysitter!

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Hello, my name is Cristina S. I am a certified medication technician, I also have my adolescent/adult CPR and First aid. I have three years of experience working with level 1-4 care of elderly patients. I can assist with all ADL s (bathing, eating, toileting, activities, company... etc). I have a very flexible schedule and am...
Cristina can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Tenisha C.


Owings Mills, MD

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hello My Name Is Tenisha And I Am A Full Time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm 35 years old and bring over 12 years of experience to the table. As the oldest of 14 siblings, I've developed a natural knack for working with kids of all ages. I hold a CDA in Infant/Toddler care, along with certifications in 90-hour childcare and medication administration. Additionally, I'm certified in CPR and...
Tenisha can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tenisha is a wonderful care provider. Her love for kids and older adults (she has stayed and cared for my father-in-law when needed) is evident when you meet her. The atmosphere is welcoming and inviting when she is around. Tenisha watched my twins every week...

Sheila M.

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Jaime S.


Towson, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am very passionate about working with seniors, children and individuals with special needs. I have worked with families of all as well as my own family members. My mom has MS so that drives me to help as many families as I can since she is currently totally independent. I have worked for the ARC of Howard Co. for over 2 years...
Jaime can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My experience with Ms.Jamie was Wonderful!!!! She was caring, nice,attentive, to all the need of my child. We absolutely love her!!"

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Jaime S.


Towson, MD

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Part Time Care Giver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am very passionate about working with people. I assist with all activities of daily living needs. I have experience with a range of conditions. Some includes: multiple sclerosis, lupus, muscular dystophy, bipolar disorder, scoliosis, blindness, seizure disorders, diebetes, hypertension, paralysis, dementia and more. Other...
5.0
"I can't say enough good things about Jaime. She's responsible, super flexible, and very patient with me and my special needs child. I am fortunate to have her to depend on."

Stephanie M.

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Desmyn S.


Baltimore, MD

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Looking For Part-time Job

4.3

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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Desmyn. I graduated from UNC Wilmington with bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Spanish. I am currently earning my MSW from the University of Maryland Baltimore. I'm looking for a part-time, summer position to begin in late April or early May! I have provided for multiple families over the past years, with...
Desmyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Desmyn took care of my two kids this summer and provided a warm, fun filled, and caring environment. She was so easy to work with and the kids love her. She was always reliable, responsible, and had excellent communication skills. Would highly recommend her to...

Megan M.

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Therese H.


Baltimore, MD

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I recently graduated from Columbia with my master's in social work. In 2017 I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a BA in Human Development and Family Studies. I have been babysitting and nannying for over 10 years, and have experience with children ages 1 month to 15 years. I also have experience with...
5.0
"Therese was excellent. She was able to show up on very short notice and helped us care for our young toddler. She's very attentive and listens to the instructions for the child. We felt very comfortable with Therese taking care of our toddler to the park and...

Benjamin P.

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Allison H.


Towson, MD

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Can Be A Part-Time Or Full Time Care Giver!

Hello! I am a kindergarten teacher and Maryland state certified Reading Specialist. I just completed my masters in reading this summer. I've been in child care for 15 years and love children! I am CPR and First Aid certified. Not only do I love children, but I am very fond of dogs. I just adopted my own dog this past spring. I...
Allison can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Allison is great with kids! She is super reliable and my boys had a blast with her. I will definitely hire her again and again!"

Steph D.

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Felicia P.


Parkville, MD

$18-25/hr

Experienced Childcare Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. I have many years babysitting and caring for children, including working at a daycare and driving school bus -- as well as being a bus monitor for a child with special needs. I have also worked with elderly, with many background clearances. Other skills include communications, planning, deadlines, organizing, etc. due...
5.0
"We interviewed Felicia for a position that included both senior care and errands, as well as childcare. Not only did she promptly respond to all communications, but she was quickly able to come out for an interview, and knew exactly what she was looking for and...

Nicole J.

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Helen H.


Baltimore, MD

$23-27/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter And Nanny

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi. I'm Ms. Helen and I'm a mother and an experienced nanny. I offer over 16 years of experience caring for children from birth ( including premature infants) to adolescence. I have experience with special needs children (those with epilepsy, autism, pace makers, and cerebral palsy). My caretaker philosophy is to provide...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"We interviewed Helen for the care of two infants. She was warm, experienced, and composed. We knew she still babysat regularly for families she used to care for and also drove children to and from activities so we trusted her driving record and that she had a good...

Hannah K.

I have 4 younger siblings that my family adopted, ages 3-7, and a 15-year-old biological sister. My family has fostered a variety of special needs children. I have worked two summers at a kids camp as a counselor, this past summer I was in Hong Kong teaching students 11-14 years old. I took a Children's Ministry course in...
Madison can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"She relates well to children and my kids enjoyed being around her!"

Brandie D.

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Marnie D.


Monkton, MD

$30-35/hr20 yrs exp

Part Time Experienced Flexible Childcare

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Marnie. I am a former early childhood educator. I am also a mom of 3 girls. (Adults really, but always my babies;)) I would love to help you with personal household assistant type jobs or part time childcare. I am CPR/First Aid Certified and have had a criminal background check for teaching. Feel free to contact...
Marnie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We had the opportunity to talk with Marnie by phone and in person, and also to speak with her references. Although we chose another provider, we found Marnie to be professional, caring, and great with our children. We would have been very happy if we had ended up...

Andrea B.

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Alyson T.


Hanover, PA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am available for occasional care only. I have a 2-year-old son. I am working towards my Bachelor's degree in Psychology. I have my 45 Hour Infant/Toddler Certification, 90 Hour Preschool Certification, and Water Safety Certification. I am trained in CPR/First Aid, but I need to renew my card. I have experience caring...
Alyson can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Alyson is great! My kids love her and always are excited when she comes to look after them :) She's always on time and keeps us up to date while we are out! She's very nice and I'm SO glad we found her!"

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Aline S.


Lutherville Timonium, MD

$24-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am MBA graduated. I am looking for a part time, one time/occasionally nanny job. I arrived in the states in 2014 as an Au pair. Worked and lived with an American host family over 2 years. Attended critical and specialized skills caring for children for special needs. Have been working with kids for over 6 years in the total....
Aline can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"What’s better than a thoughtful babysitter? A babysitter that has her own child! Aline was a referral from our nanny and a great fit for our family. She immediately connected with the kids and picked up our dinner and bedtime routine quickly. While I was at dinner...

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Nikea M.


Owings Mills, MD

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

The Best Nanny In The DMV

Hello, I am Nikea I am a Nanny located in Maryland I service the surrounding areas. I have over 25 years of experience. I am a passionate and loving woman. I am loving, gentle and genuine. I take great pride in being a nanny. I have plenty of credentials and certifications along with references. I am also a nurse. I...
5.0
"We found Care.com via the internet. We were both apprehensive at first for we were not personally recommended by anyone. You did assure us that you were an highly qualified, dependable and trustworthy caregivers. We still were a bit concerned until we met you....

Yuma B.

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Chelsea W.


Towson, MD

$27-30/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter W/ Special Education Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi parents! My name is Chelsea and I'm a school based Speech Language Pathologist. I have had 10+ years of experience in child care. I am the oldest of four so I have been around children my whole life. I babysat for many of the moms in my hometown and many families here in the Towson/Baltimore area (they would be more than...
5.0
"Chelsea has an amazing sense of calm about her. My kids have very big emotions and my son has real behavioral issues and somehow Chelsea takes it all in stride. She has babysat for us many times and she has been able to manage very challenging situations. I'm able...

Cathy S.

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Audra K.


Baltimore, MD

$15-22/hr10 yrs exp

Wide Experience, Specialize In Respite Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with individuals with special needs for over 15 years. I have worked in day camp and sleep away camp settings. For the past 15 years I have shifted to doing more work with in home respite care. I have extensive experience with many diagnoses. Most recently I have worked with individuals with autism spectrum...
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Christina W.


Baltimore, MD

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! I'm available for weekend and overnight care Wednesday- Saturday. I have worked with kids from diverse backgrounds and walks of life for more than 10 years, including military families, families with children who are at danger, and families with special needs children. I have references that attest to my...
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Whenever I work with Christina, she always makes sure that the kids are happy and cared for. They're always happy to see her and she always make sure that they have an excellent time when she's in charge! She would make an excellent babysitter for anyone who's...

Ethab S.

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Nikea M.


Owings Mills, MD

$35/hr10 yrs exp

The Best Nanny In The DMV

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am Nikea I am a Nanny located in Maryland I service the surrounding areas. I have over 25 years of experience. I am a passionate and loving woman. I am loving, gentle and genuine. I take great pride in being a nanny. I have plenty of credentials along with references. I am also a nurse. I specialize in...
Nikea can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Nikea, is warm, kind, gentle, and extremely caring with both our children. She's very punctual, professional, and absolutely puts us at ease. She provides us updates via, text which is a perfect way to keep us updated on our children's activities. She's very hands...

Romaine J.

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Clara C.


Baltimore, MD

$25-35/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have a B. A. in Economics from Dickinson College, and have been working with children since I was 14 years old, including serving as a nanny for four families. (References available upon request) I have experience with infants and toddlers, and have cared for children with special needs, including feeding tubes. I have had...
Clara can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Clara was absolutely wonderful in every way. I cannot recommend her highly enough. She was so kind and loving and the ideal caretaker. We are so grateful to Clara! "

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Roberta M.


Hanover, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

RN Nurse-

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children having trachs and being on ventillators. I do CPAP and other monitors work. I have worked with children with all kinds of disease processes. I love working with children and young adults and their families and being able to help families keep their loved ones at home with them.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Upperco, MD

Tenisha C.

5.0

Tenisha is a wonderful care provider. Her love for kids and older adults (she has stayed and cared for my father-in-law when needed) is evident when you meet her. The atmosphere is welcoming and inviting when she is around. Tenisha watched my twins every week while I was at work. She is very...

- Sheila M.

Jaime S.

5.0

Top notch caregiver! Very clean, attentive, caring and fun to be around! Does what needs to be done without constant direction. In my experience that’s very rare! Makes it like you’re hanging out with a friend while getting quality care.

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Jaime S.

5.0

Jaime was awesome!!! She was very polite and always on time. Will definitely repeat!

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Desmyn S.

5.0

Desmyn has been amazing with our little girl! She started watching our baby girl when she was 4 months old. She is so hands on, dependable, and responsible. Our daughter lights up when she sees her!

- Jillian N.

Therese H.

5.0

Therese was excellent. She was able to show up on very short notice and helped us care for our young toddler. She's very attentive and listens to the instructions for the child. We felt very comfortable with Therese taking care of our toddler to the park and reading to her and freeing us up to do...

- Benjamin P.

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