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Find special needs caregivers in Waldorf, MD that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Waldorf, MD

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Waldorf, MD

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Katherine H.


Accokeek, MD

$22-30/hr7 yrs exp

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

5.0

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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,...
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Rosa A.


La Plata, MD

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Sweet and Responsible Caregiver

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.

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.
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Yeny P.


Upper Marlboro, MD

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is very patient, dedicated to learn and she has a fantastic personality. She is very good with elderly and children as well. I would highly recommend her."

Mahamat K.

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Michelle D.


Alexandria, VA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Yeny P.


Upper Marlboro, MD

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

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.

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Sabria C.


Upper Marlboro, MD

$18-50/hr4 yrs exp

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: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Once we interviewed Sabria, we stopped looking at other applicants because we knew she was the best fit for our family. She assisted with childcare, housekeeping, and cooking and we were always exceptionally pleased with her services! Sabria instantly formed a bond...

Jennifer M.

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Sydney K.


District Heights, MD

$13-16/hr6 yrs exp

Caregiver

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.

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Lindsay L.


Alexandria, VA

$17-22/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced And Fun Sitter

I currently work as a pediatric speech language pathologist in a private practice. I work with children between the ages of 1. 5 years old to 21 years old Monday through Thursday. I have great experience with all ages of children as well as children with special needs. I have experience babysitting my 1-year-old nephew. I also...
Lindsay can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Betzabeth P.


Upper Marlboro, MD

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Flexible And Responsible Caregiver Available

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I am a caring, responsible, reliable, honest, trustworthy, patient, compassionate, flexible, and easygoing person. I do have 18 years of experience working with newborns, infants, toddlers, and children with special needs... I enjoy it!.. because they're a gift from God. I do like teaching, helping them develop their growth, and...
Betzabeth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Kaitlin S.


Accokeek, MD

$14-22/hr3 yrs exp

Passionate, Reliable, Adaptable Babysitter

As a mother to a toddler I understand how crucial it is trust someone to care for your child(ren). Being a parent is the hardest job, and it is a relief to have someone who is trustworthy, reliable, and passionate to help with your children. With years of working with children (including special needs) and bring a parent myself,...
Kaitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Julissa V.


Upper Marlboro, MD

$18-32/hr3 yrs exp

Caregiver

Since I was little I knew and learned what it is to live, treat, care for, love, protect and care for the elderly and special need. I was lucky that my family instilled those values in me, especially my parents who have always gone out of their way to care for my grandparents and my nephew with CP and autism. I like to take...
Julissa can also help with: Dementia, home modification, transportation
Skills:

CPR

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Yeitzareth P.


Fort Belvoir, VA

$32/hr1 yrs exp

Special Help For Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Yei and I want to help care for your child. I am an autistic young adult who also has ADHD. I have a tremendous amount of patience and empathy which guides my care. I am also very creative, imaginative and full of energy. I love to play games, drawing, crafting and reading books. I can help with...
Yeitzareth can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as cheerful, patient, and a problem solver. I like working with kids because I have do much experience having had three children, as well as being a teacher assistant at an elementary school. I'm looking for a job that might be during date nights, or summer and winter breaks. I started working with...
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Crystal D.


Prince Frederick, MD

$38/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver

I can help your family as if it was my own and treat your pets as mine as well, I'm able to shop and clean houses also as well as commercial businesses
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Kate M.


Huntingtown, MD

$18-50/hr3 yrs exp

As a caretaker with three years of experience, I find great joy in helping children learn and grow. My own upbringing in a large family has given me the opportunity to care for children of all ages, including those with special needs. I am outgoing, optimistic, and responsible, and I believe in open communication with parents...
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Wendy F.


Friendship, MD

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Companion/Special Needs/Senior Care - Friendship

Many try to imagine and sympathize with the difficulties faced by our adult loved ones who are losing or have lost their independence. The truth is that until you've been in that position there are so many thoughts, feelings, desires and frustrations that will escape you. The little things that can light up the day or the even...
Wendy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, home modification, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person . I have approximately 7 years of experience caring for children the elderly, and people with special needs. With me, your love ones will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional tasks if requested. I provide total care, cleaning cooking, transportation and...
Morgen can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Lauren M.


Alexandria, VA

$23/hr2 yrs exp

Smile Creator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 4 years of experience. Enjoy doing other peoples' chores/laundry/meal prep. Super artsy and crafty, seasonal projects are a must! I enjoy baby babble and infant sensory activities. I have been a teacher for ages ranging between 6 weeks and 6 years, a babysitter for 2 beautiful girls ages 3 and 4, and a nanny to a special...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Ava W.


Alexandria, VA

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! I have over 25 years of experience with infants, toddlers, pre-teens, and young adults. My background is Administration in Higher Education for 15. 5 years. I also served as a Alexandria City Crossing Guard for 3 years for The Alexandria City Public School system. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Waldorf, MD

Rosa A.

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 me with any questions. - Simone R.

- Simone F.

Yeny P.

5.0

She is very patient, dedicated to learn and she has a fantastic personality. She is very good with elderly and children as well. I would highly recommend her.

- Mahamat K.

Michelle D.

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 daughter. Michelle took our baby through...

- Katie R.

Yeny P.

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.

Sabria C.

5.0

Once we interviewed Sabria, we stopped looking at other applicants because we knew she was the best fit for our family. She assisted with childcare, housekeeping, and cooking and we were always exceptionally pleased with her services! Sabria instantly formed a bond with our kids and they loved...

- Jennifer M.

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Ratings for Waldorf, MD special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Waldorf, MD are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.