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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...
Margaret C.
Parkton, MD
$17-25/hr • 2 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/hr • 10 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
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Tenisha C.
Owings Mills, MD
$20-30/hr • 10 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: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
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.
Jaime S.
Towson, MD
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(17)
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: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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."
Care member
5.0
(18)
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.
4.3
(6)
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:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 47 families in your neighborhood
Hi, & Welcome to my profile! My name is Irene and I'm 37 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: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She was awesome!! She took care of our baby girl that was 2 months at the time and did an awesome job listened to everything we wanted her to do. I would hire her again."
Brienna M.
Therese H.
Baltimore, MD
$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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.
5.0
(2)
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 hired Felicia to care for our foster son after school a few days per week. She was amazing! Our foster son has ADHD, and she did great with him. She was always helpful and dependable, and we knew that he was getting great care each day she worked with him. She...
Drega H.
4.8
(7)
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
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.
Madison G.
Lutherville Timonium, MD
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"She relates well to children and my kids enjoyed being around her!"
Brandie D.
5.0
(2)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, 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.
4.9
(27)
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Aline S.
Lutherville Timonium, MD
$24-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is punctual and communicates well. She is great with my children and very loving."
Care member
5.0
(4)
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.
5.0
(2)
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.
5.0
(1)
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...
5.0
(5)
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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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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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