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Denisy D.


Chevy Chase, MD

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

I am an Early Childhood Education caregiver with over 10 years of experience with special needs children aged from birth to 12. I offer back up care or occasional help for families. I am trained in CPR and First Aid.
I had the opportunity to work with children with autism, down syndrome and a child with cerebral palsy in a child development center for 2 years. When I was studying, I did my practices with deaf children, and I learned sign language in Spanish. In my family we have my cousin N. who has autism, and my younger brother has...
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Tigist T.


Chevy Chase, MD

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

My Name Is Tigist But Please Like To Call Me TG, I Love My Job, I Love Working With People Need Help

I'd describe my personality as, loving, carrying& honest I like caring for seniors because, makes me happy helping seniors. I'm looking for a job that I can help, care, love, understand, do what they can't do I started caring for seniors when 4 years ago In my spare time, I like to, read, learn new stuff, watch news, read...
Tigist can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia
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Gertrude V.


Rockville, MD

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced private duty caregiver with more than 20 yrs of experience. I am highly reliable, loving, and kind. Having long enjoyed serving elderly and special needs patients. My experience includes supporting active people as well as those with limited mobility, including those with all forms of dementia. My target area...
Gertrude can also help with: Meal prep, errands, personal care, transportation, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Gertrude became a member of our family in her primary role as caregiver for my elderly parents in their home. She worked full time and more for us for about eight years, and was always loving, compassionate, and dependable. She cared deeply for my parents, and...

Karen H.

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Zufan M.


Silver Spring, MD

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I became a Home Health Aide (HHA) in 2007 working first for an agency and then privately for families. In 2009 I started working privately for an elderly couple living in Northwest Washington, DC. His primary diagnosis was Dementia; hers was Alzheimer's. He died in November of 2015. She died in November of 2018. They both...
Zufan can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Zufan cared for my wife from 2019-2021 during the day while I worked. My wife is partially paralyzed and Zufan helped with dressing, grooming, preparing meals, giving medicine, and light chores. My wife liked when Zufan came and especially appreciated little...

John K.

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Shannel S.


Arlington, VA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a graduate from Rutgers University, New Brunswick in May 2018. I graduated with a bachelors degree in Public Health, and a completion of my minor in Spanish. I've completed an accelerated RN program in 2020 and now work as an RN in DC. I have been working In healthcare for over 5 years. I'm passionate about caring...
Shannel can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, dementia, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:

CNA

3.0
"She is very pleasant, but very green. Hired her to help me post major abdominal surgery with chores and help my handicapped mother. When i needed her to step up, She didn't. When I asked her to step up, she told me she refused to be my house maid, when all I ever...

Susan E.

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Elizabeth V.


Kensington, MD

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter For Elderly And Children (incl. Special Needs)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've had all 3 covid vaccination shots & have my records card signed & dated. I have worked with dev-disabled adults and children for over 20 years now. I've worked in DDA-certified group homes as well as provided respite care for family caregivers in private homes. I believe that developmentally-disabled people are very similar...
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Addis Alem W.


Silver Spring, MD

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Home Health Aide. Part Time

I became a Home Health Aide (HHA) in 2006 working first for an agency and then privately for families. I am responsible with excellent communication skills demonstrated by over nine years of experience in healthcare. Proficient in providing exceptional in-home support to patients with a wide range of disabilities, illnesses, or...
Addis Alem can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Licensed Nurse

5.0
"Addis is a great person and a hard working person she took care of my mother in law like her own.She is professional and caring. She far exceeded our expectations very responsible,passionate respectful and love what she's doing. I appreciate her...

Isha B.

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Danitza R.


Arlington, VA

$15-20/hr

Part-time Companion/Caregiver Available

I am an upbeat person and I am very compassionate, encouraging, and trustworthy. I am motivated by helping others. Hence, the majority of my professional, volunteer, and academic experiences have been dedicated to educating and taking care of people. I have background taking care of children, teens, and adults with special...
Danitza can also help with: Personal care, respite care, live-in home care, visiting physician
5.0
"Danitza helped me greatly during and after a medical procedure I had done in August of 2018. Danitza visited me just after my surgery and even informed family members of the status of my condition after talking to nurses. Danitza provided excellent at home care...

Nick C.

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Widline S.


Hyattsville, MD

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide Available Full Time CNA Available For Companionship And Everything Else

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello for over 10 years, I have served the younger and the elderly, physically and mentally impaired with an immense passion and fulfillment. I seek to enrich the life of your loved one and ensure their well-being on a daily basis. I have experience caring for people with physical/mental disabilities, dementia, Alzheimer's,...
Widline can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, home modification, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

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Shannel S.


Arlington, VA

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Shannel, and I recently graduated from Rutgers University, New Brunswick in May 2018. I graduated with a bachelors degree in Public Health, and a completion of my minor in Spanish. For the past 4 years, I have been working as a certified nursing assistant, and I am CPR certified. I'm passionate about caring...
5.0
"So glad we found Shannel! She is dependable, always on time ans very comfortable with our daughter with special needs. "

Karen M.

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Wann S.


Silver Spring, MD

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a Bachelors in Psychology with a Minor in Child Development. I have 4 years of experience with working with and teaching children with disabilities. I have a nephew with autism with whom I cared for, for several years, while my sister worked. I am patient, loving, understanding, and open to learning new things. I am...
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Taradia M.


Washington, DC

$19-25/hr10 yrs exp

I Care Home Care. Providing Excellent Care For Your Daily Activities!!

Hi my name is Taradia. I'm a Certified ursing Assistant (CNA), CPR/FIRST-AID Certified and more. I've had the pleasure of working for multiple agencies. For 18 plus years I've providing superior patient care. Throughout those years I've experienced caring for the elderly, ill, disabled, & mentally challenged. I take the...
Taradia can also help with: Companionship, home modification, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

5.0
"I've worked with Taradia in the past with several different families. Each experience had a similar theme.... Taradia takes a personal approach to each patient and feels like a part of the family. I cant count how times I've heard her complimented this way. She...

Aisha H.

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Bervely E.


Arlington, VA

$25-27/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Giver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have special need experience. I have volunteered in church daycare and summer camps. I have the patience and compassionate heart to do my service and make sure my service schedule matches your family needs. I have worked with two families whom I took care of their kids and did house work. I have experience with kids with...
5.0
"Beverly got the job done! she was very reliable and assisted me with getting in and out of surgery. I will use her again!"

Cheron B.

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Gloria M.


Arlington, VA

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Loving Caregiver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

My name is Gloria. I have 25 years of experience along with many references. I'm available for full time care. Having worked with many patients, I have experience with gt-tube, also ventilator, Parkinson, MS, dementia, and much more. I love my job and will treat your loved ones and care for them the same way I would want my...
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Sydney M.


Silver Spring, MD

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Senior Care

Update. I've spent the past year and half (July 2015 - February 2017) caring for an amazing man in his 90's who recently passed away. I have always enjoyed helping others. I'm a mother of two grown children and recently moved to the DC area to be closer to my daughter. I have worked with both children and adults with...
Sydney can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, dementia, personal care, live-in home care
5.0
"Sydney was a wonderful caretaker for my elderly father in-law. She was working for the family for approximately 2 years until he passed away. Anyone would be lucky to have Sydney as an employee."

Carol F.

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Jim P.


Rockville, MD

$10-23/hr10 yrs exp

Goal Oriented And Patient

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My first career was IT but now I work primarily with families. I enjoy exercise, cooking, tutoring, coaching, writing, and helping others. I have an MS in Management of Technologies. Vaccinated w/ first aid certs. Available for morning and eve work. Openings 6/1/2023. Experienced with children and adults (incl. autism, SIB,...
5.0
"Jim is a dedicated and loyal person. He goes above and beyond to help those in need. He likes to lighten up the room with jokes and gets along with everyone. Definitely an asset."

Jennifer G.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a current student at St. Mary's College of Maryland majoring in psychology with an educational studies and special education double minor. I'm looking for get more hands on experience working with individuals with special needs. I am passionate about bringing out and seeing the best in the individuals I work with. Looking...
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Gary P.


Washington, DC

$25-28/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

While in my role working in health care, I exercised a calculated and methodical approach to quality patient care. I am independently motivated, yet I appreciate team efforts and collaborate productively within groups. Additionally, I am knowledgeable with in-patient care planning, assisting with procedures and educating...
5.0
"Mr. Gary is a great tutor to my son. He keeps him focused on his homework. My son is on the autism spectrum and has ADHD. Gary is very patient with H. He has a great sense of humor. He is punctual and conscientious."

Jean H.

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Elena B.


Arlington, VA

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Part - Time Caregiver

My experience with individuals with special needs is expansive. I have worked in group home settings for various age groups and support needs. I am experienced with alternative feeding, medication distribution, ambulation, bathroom assistance (showers, diapers, etc). I have had extensive experience with ASD, ADHD, and a variety...

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Chevy Chase, MD

Gertrude V.

5.0

Gertrude became a member of our family in her primary role as caregiver for my elderly parents in their home. She worked full time and more for us for about eight years, and was always loving, compassionate, and dependable. She cared deeply for my parents, and took great pains to make their lives...

- Karen H.

Zufan M.

5.0

Zufan is an outstanding and trustworthy caregiver. She helped my elderly mother get to appointments around DC. I would hire her again in a second.

- David G.

Shannel S.

3.0

She is very pleasant, but very green. Hired her to help me post major abdominal surgery with chores and help my handicapped mother. When i needed her to step up, She didn't. When I asked her to step up, she told me she refused to be my house maid, when all I ever asked her to do was vacuum (I'm not...

- Susan E.

Addis Alem W.

5.0

Addis is a great person and a hard working person she took care of my mother in law like her own.She is professional and caring. She far exceeded our expectations very responsible,passionate respectful and love what she's doing. I appreciate her professionalism,caring and service to our family. I...

- Isha B.

Danitza R.

5.0

Danitza helped me greatly during and after a medical procedure I had done in August of 2018. Danitza visited me just after my surgery and even informed family members of the status of my condition after talking to nurses. Danitza provided excellent at home care as well which included walking with...

- Nick C.

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