Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Waldorf, MD

I am a former CNA who has over a decade of hands on experience in healthcare. I am passionately dedicated to the care of seniors and special needs individuals. For years I have worked closely with adults living with special needs, Alzheimer's and dementia, as well as physical ailments (both acute and chronic). I am familiar with...

Jamila can also help with: Home modification, visiting nurse, personal care

5.0

"Jamila has worked for us on weekends for 2 years. She takes care of both of my elderly parents and does a good job with both. She's friendly, pleasant, reserved, and attentive."

Cecil D.

Cheryl M.

Lothian, MD

$20-35/hr • 20 yrs exp

Nanny/Chef/Housekeeper

5.0

(4)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I'm a childcare provider with over 20 years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for childcare began with my first babysitting job, and it has only grown stronger over the years. I am a calm, patient, and responsible caregiver with a formal and reserved demeanor. I believe that communication is key, so I...

Cheryl can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Cheryl is an amazing care taker. We have 6 children 2 with special needs and a dog and has worked for us for 6 years. She has become a part of our family. She is very dependable and out of 6 years only called out a handful of times. She is versatile and...

Luis M.

Lethukuthula A.

$22-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Best Babysitter.

4.8

(20)

Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood

Children have always held a special place in my heart, and it once saddened me to hear that my love for them might mean I wouldn't have my own. Thankfully, that turned out to be a myth. I dedicated 40 hours a week to caring for two children each year, helping them with their daily routines, preparing meals, creating activities,...

Lethukuthula can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Lethukuthula is wonderful babysitter who we always enjoy having in our home, and our daughter loves her! She has my highest recommendation. "

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Akia W.

Capitol Heights, MD

$13-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an experienced household assistant. Whether you need childcare, household management, house cleaning, senior care, or assistance with health related needs, I can help. I have 14 years of experience taking care of kids, and for the last two years I have been providing home health care services to clients with diverse needs,...

Akia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"I hired Akia to provide assistance to me following surgery. She provided wonderful care following the surgery and anticipated my every need. It was such a comfort to have her to support me. She was also amazing with my family and household, just pitching in...

Sasha R.

Elizabeth C.

Prince Frederick, MD

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(5)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

25+ years experience working with individuals with differing abilities of all ages. I have a passion for working with individuals helping to advocate for themselves. Enjoy learning from their special gifts. I was a mother of a special needs child who passed. She required total care for her day to day needs.

5.0

"I met Elizabeth 10 years ago in the hair salon I worked in. Elizabeth is one of the most giving and hard working people I know. Anyone would be lucky to have her as an employee. "

Sami F.

Sabria C.

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Sabria I am 23 years old. I have experience as an nanny, personal care aide, and housekeeper. I do have a car that is fully insured . I have a bachelors degree in criminal justice and working on a masters in mental health counseling. I worked for a personal care agency for over 4 years. I also worked through care....

5.0

"Sabria is such an amazing asset to my family. I have 3 children, one of which has special needs, that Sabria cares for. Sabria is punctual, reliable, kind, caring, and 100% trustworthy. She takes the best care of my children and goes above and beyond every day...

Canaan B.

Kathy B.

$19-25/hr

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I retired on 6/1/19 from the federal government (United States District Court) after 37 years of service. I am 1 of 10 children (70 nieces and nephews) and I have raised 3 children and 2 step children. I also have 2 grandchildren. I love kids especially little ones. I have taken care many family members over the years,...

Marilis G.

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Evening, Night Time, Weekends

5.0

(10)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

My name is Marilis. I am from Panama. I have 22 years of experience working with kids (Mix age and special need). I love working with kids, having fun with them, activities for their development. I am easy going, honest, punctual person. I have really good reference. Spanish-English.

Marilis can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0

"We have been using Marilis as an occasional sitter for our boys (5 & 8) for at least two years now and she is wonderful. Like some of her other families, I hesitate to post my rave review for fear that she won't be available as much. But we do love her so I have...

Carissa E.

Caty S.

$37/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 33 years old with a bachelor's degree from Lynchburg College, where I majored in Health Promotions and minored in Spanish. I graduated from George Mason University and received my master's degree in Nutrition. Currently, I am working towards becoming a registered dietitian that specializing in adolescents with eating...

Caty can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Caty has been a great addition to our family! She's very sweet yet firm with the kids, very dependable, asks good questions, and is punctual. She also has a very sweet personality. We also trust her driving our children. It's been a fantastic experience thus far! "

Neha V.

Marilis G.

$13-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I can see in their eyes, smile and face the work that I do. That fillet my heart. I was volunteer in Patronato Luz del Ciego. Since I was 10 years old, I was working with people who are blind, low vision and seniors (this is in my mom's job). Since 2000 I had my first observation and then my own patients with special need...

Katherine H.

Accokeek, MD

$22-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

I'll Care, I'll Learn, I'll Help! / Attendance And Caregiving Services

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a BS from Tulane with a double major focusing on psychology, language, and cognition, and I am studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling at William & Mary (online). The scope of my work entails assisting allied health professionals, reinforcing therapeutic goals in fluid daily scenarios, running a caregiving team,...

Rosa A.

La Plata, MD

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Sweet and Responsible Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I been working for the past 22 years with elderly people and individuals who have different kinds of disabilities. I have a gift for this area because I know 100 percent sure that I can make the difference in their life. I am patient, responsible, reliable and compassionate. I believe these qualities are fundamental keys to...

5.0

"Rosa worked for me for 2 1/2 years taking care of my grandmother during overnight shifts (I had originally hired her after finding her here on Care.com). I was pleased with the work she did and I would recommend her to future employers. Please feel free to contact...

Simone F.

Eufemia W.

Chesapeake Beach, MD

$10-15/hr

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have experience in respite care for 12 years. I have three years experience taking care of end stage COPD. Well familiar with different oxygen machine. I have also an experiece taking care client with autism.

Jorgie A.

$20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Compassionate, Active, Time Flexible Sitter

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm currently looking for part timesummer job. Hi! I'm 24 & I live in Alexandria. I'm currently a part time nursing student. I have about 5 years of professional experience. I come from a large family and have always looked after the younger ones. I can help with light housekeeping & laundry. I have experience with : caring...

Jorgie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Jorgie was such an amazing nanny for us. She cared for our 3 year old son regularly and sometimes our 5 month old baby. She was kind, thoughtful, timely, respectful, and professional. She showed up on time and communicated any scheduling issues far in advance. She...

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Yeny P.

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a primary school graduate teacher for 10 years. I studied and worked in my home country of Cuba. I have also 15 years of experience working with special needs children. I love children and working with them gives me great pleasure. I am mother of 3 grown children and 2 from them are twins, which both are autistic and with...

Yeny can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling

Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0

"Yeny has been tremendous help for our family and great for all ages from special needs children to elderly in different health stages. She has extended hands-on experience in skilled private nursing and is very attentive and nurturing. She is able to use main...

Monica S.

Michelle D.

$25/hr • 7 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Michelle. I am a Fairfax County teacher. I love learning with children, crafting of all kinds, playing games and sports, and exploring local parks and the library! I have previous experience working in the infant and toddler rooms at daycare. Additionally, I have worked with children of all ages at summer...

Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0

"We trusted Michelle with our very first babysitting experience for our 15 week old daughter. Michelle did an excellent job and we would definitely have her sit again and recommend her to others. She was punctual, a good communicator and very sweet with our...

Katie R.

Sabria C.

$18-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Sabria I am 25 years old. I am a currently a graduate student. I have worked for a home health company over 5 years while also working through care. com. I also work as a care specialist for children with special needs and mental disorders As I caregiver the patients I take care of have chronic illness or...

Sabria can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Sabria is a very caring and child friendly person. She took very good care of our 2yrs old. She was very professional , on time and honest. We will definitively recommend her. "

Maurice F.

Yeny P.

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am Private Duty Special Needs Caregiver from Cuba. I am newly moved from Florida and my Home Health Assistant license and permit are from that State. I have 15 years of experience with Special Needs children. I have experience also because I am the mother of two twin children and both are autistic, they have already grown up...

5.0

"Yeny has lots of life experiences, professional and personal. She is interested to learn more new things and is very capable and sincere person. She was very big help to our family. You are in good hands and in peace of mind, if she is around."

Uno L.

Sydney K.

District Heights, MD

$13-16/hr • 6 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I would like to start my introduction by thanking you for your interest in me! ! My name is Sydney and I am a Patient Care Technician. Along with my medical title, I have my BLS licensure and a Nursing Care Partner certification through Sentara College Of Health Sciences. Currently, I am furthering my education within Nursing. I...

5.0

"Sydney was very dependable, cheerful, and professional. We definitely would hire her again!"

Archer S.

Yeitzareth P.

Fort Belvoir, VA

$32/hr • 1 yrs exp

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