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Special needs caregivers in Upperco, MD

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Stephanie S.


Reisterstown, MD

$10-25/hr6 yrs exp

Care Taker For Special Needs

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have always been passionate about working with and helping individuals with special needs. I am pursing my second degree in recreational therapy. I have been working with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as mental health and chronic illness for the past four years. I am familiar with medication...
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Margaret C.


Parkton, MD

$17-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Maggie! For the last year and a half, I have worked on an inpatient acute crisis care unit for children ages 4-17 years old with neuropsychological conditions including autism, ADHD, and psychosis. I have worked with dozens of children with all different abilities, language levels, social skills, and behavioral...

Margaret K.


Cockeysville, MD

$22-28/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available for a Full-Time or Part-Time Position

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello Everyone. Hope and Pray your doing well. My name is Margaret. I do have over 10 years working as a babysitter and a nanny. I have been blessed to have worked with different families over the years. Some families are still around but others have moved away. I have taken care of newborns, infants, toddlers to school aged...
Margaret can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Margaret was a wonderful find when we needed someone to take care of our 1 year old. She observed how we took care of our son and followed all of our instructions. Margaret would also report to us the things they did during the day to encourage his development,...

Steven I.

Cristina S.


Westminster, MD

$12-17/hr1 yrs exp

Responsible Yet Fun Babysitter!

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Tenisha C.


Owings Mills, MD

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

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

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

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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.


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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Julie M.


Parkville, MD

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Private Duty Personal Care Assistant

3.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in the health care field for 20+ years now and I enjoy my career choice very much. I have experience with @ home care, children w/ special needs, geriatric care, traumatic brain injuries, Parkinson's, MS, paraplegic and quadriplegic care and Alzheimer's. I'm a great cook w/ daily living and personal skills...
Julie can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Desmyn S.


Baltimore, MD

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Looking For Part-time Job

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, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Desmyn is great with our infant. She's our part-time nanny. He lights up when he sees her. She's so gentle and sweet with him and is so patient. Desmyn is reliable and willing to stay late at a moment's notice. I highly recommend her!"

Lauren G.

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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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Irene P.


Baltimore, MD

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Incredible Irene

Hired by 47 families in your neighborhood

Hi, & Welcome to my profile! My name is Irene and I'm 36 years old. I have worked with children for about almost 19 years now. I have experience working with children of all ages. I also have several references. I truly enjoy working with kids and getting to know families. I'm also understanding of any specific rules or...
Irene can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Irene was extremely easy to work with! Would definitely recommend."

Ryan T.

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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

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:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"In our phone interview, Helen was very sweet and knowledgeable, and her experience caring for people with disabilities made her stand out as able to adapt to someone's needs. We ended up having a change in circumstances and did not hire a nanny at all, but Helen...

Kate F.

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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, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"As a working mom of twin 2 year boys, I really needed help with household chores such as dishes, laundry, ironing, organizing the toys and living room. I was so lucky to meet Marnie, she is dependable, trustworthy, hard worker and very pleasant to work with. In a...

Goksen B.

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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"She relates well to children and my kids enjoyed being around her!"

Brandie D.

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We love Alyson! Very reliable, responsible, helps out on off-schedule days whenever she can. Our daughter loves her too! Alyson always plans fun activities for her, takes her outside as much as possible, and is very patient with her two year old antics. Highly...

Megan S.

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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: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Aline worked with our family as an Au Pair who lived with us and cared for our children. She exceeded all of our expectations as a childcare provider. She adapted quickly to the idiosyncrasies of our family. Always attentive, she put the needs of our children...

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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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Upperco, MD

Margaret K.

5.0

Margaret was a wonderful find when we needed someone to take care of our 1 year old. She observed how we took care of our son and followed all of our instructions. Margaret would also report to us the things they did during the day to encourage his development, so she isn't just someone who...

- Steven I.

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.

- Care member

Jaime S.

5.0

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

- Care member

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.

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