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177 special needs caregivers are listed in Baltimore, MD
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Baltimore, MD
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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...
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I have 26+ years of experience raising my 3 children as a SAHM, family manager and homemaker. I home-schooled my kids for 10+ years, before they attended conventional schools. They all graduated with honors.
Two of my children have high-functioning autism and other neuro-atypicalities. I'm well-versed in all things...
5.0
"Shawn is extremely thorough, thoughtful and conscientious. She is responsible, knowledgeable about working with children with special needs, practical and dependable. Shawn is also trustworthy and reliable....
Reviewed by Lori W.
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Patient-Focused, Compassionate, CPR-Certified and Ambitious Highly Motivated Certified Nursing Assistant with 12 years of work experience in healthcare field.
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I have been working with the elderly since I was 16 years old. I have been providing caring since I was 19 years old. I am certified by the state of Maryland as a CNA and GNA I have been certified for 10 years now. I am also CPR and first aid certified. I am certified by the DDA to work with mentally disabled. I have worked with...
5.0
"Sharmaine did a great job caring for my son. She is very dependable and professional. Would highly recommend."
Reviewed by Patricia B.
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I am a CNA I have been working in the nursing field since 1981. I have experience in hospitals, assisted living , nursing homes and adults with disabilities. I have experience inadminitering insulin, checking blood sugar
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"I came from out of town for a procedure, and I needed someone to help me after my procedure. I was very lucky to find Kim. She is wonderful around. Kim is very kind, caring and helpful. She did everything I...
Reviewed by Max S.
Alice Y.
Baltimore, MD
$14-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have worked in childcare in a daycare setting for about the last 16 yrs. I attended howard community college to receive all my childcare certifications, I am also CPR/first aid certified and have my medication administration certificate. I absolutely love working with childcare. I work for howard county public schools as a...
4.0
"Alice was a big help when we had a gap in services for our disabled child. She was kind, thoughtful and very professional in how she worked with our child."
Reviewed by Margaret M.
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I am an experienced caregiver . l love taking of kids. l have. worked with healthcare agencies as a caregiver and nanny. l had worked with kids with cerebral palsy, speech delay and disabilities, autism etc. My services includes feeding, bathing, Housekeeping, laundry, homework assistance, going out together to places of fun...
Tina A.
Baltimore, MD
$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have my CPR/first aide and AED certifications.
Along for caring for your child(ren), I can assist in household duties. Such as cooking and cleaning.
I have experience with children and seniors.
Paige S.
Baltimore, MD
$16-26/hr
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I have worked with children and adults in mental health. I have experience and a background with my minor in Applied Behavior Analysis working with children with developmental disabilities. I am comfortable with all developmental levels and ages!
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Hi. I'm Ms. Helen and I'm a mother and an experienced nanny. I offer over 15 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...
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"Ms Helen worked with my girls (2 & 5) for one year. She was very reliable, dependable, and caring. She was very flexible with my changing nursing schedule. She helped the girls with meals, games, getting on the...
Reviewed by Krystal K.
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I have enjoyed many years caring for children, including 26+ years of experience raising my three children as a full-time mom, homemaker and family manager. I home-schooled my kids for 10+ years before they attended public schools. They all graduated with honors.
My children are individuals with "2E" autism, ADHD and other...
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"Shawn joined our family last year. She is kind, reliable, trustworthy, and has a genuine love for children. Her patience, warmth and natural ability to connect and care for our daughter was incredible. We were...
Reviewed by Josselin L.
Tamara R.
Baltimore, MD
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hi! I'm Tamara and I am a part time enrichment theater teacher at Creative Alliance nanny and mom of three I have been nanny for over 10 years and have experience with all ages and kids with special needs. I've done a lot of babysitting over the years in baltimore city and county. I'm looking for more occasional babysitting on...
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"Tamara is punctual, dependable, professional, wonderful with our kids, and easy to have around the house.
Tamara was thoughtful in planning age appropriate activities and my kids always had a ton of fun...
Reviewed by Enia K.
Clara C.
Baltimore, MD
$25-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
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I have a B. A. in Economics from Dickinson College, and have been working with children since I was 14 years old, including serving as a nanny for four families. (References available upon request) I have experience with infants and toddlers, and have cared for children with special needs, including feeding tubes. I have had...
5.0
"Clara was absolutely wonderful in every way. I cannot recommend her highly enough. She was so kind and loving and the ideal caretaker. We are so grateful to Clara! "
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I have worked with children in different settings from summer camp to in home for over 15 years. Most of my work has been with children and adults with special needs and their siblings. I really enjoy babysitting/childcare. With my current schedule I am able to provide care 1-4X/month. I would like to find one or two families to...
5.0
"Audra is beyond fantastic! She came to watch my son for the first time last Sunday and my he is already asking when she can come back! He is physically disabled and uses a wheelchair full time and also has some...
Reviewed by Emily H.
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For all of my life, I've had an affinity and passion for working with kids! I was a camp counselor for about 4 years and also spent time being a one-on-one behavioral technician at Kennedy Krieger Institute for children with special needs. In 2022, I graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor's in Psychology, and...
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"We hired Sophie for a few weeks while she was on winter break. She took care of our 10 month old daughter full time and was part time with our 3 year old son. Sophie is one of the sweetest, most patient...
Reviewed by Ayala K.
Miniya J.
Baltimore, MD
$20-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
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Hello, all! I am a junior in college. Being a nanny is the main way I pay for school so with hiring me, you are also helping me to accomplish my dreams and goals while getting quality care in the process. I am friendly, fun, compassionate, trustworthy, and patient. I love children. I have 3 younger siblings of my own who I have...
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"She was on time. She was nice and she did a lot of activities with my son."
Reviewed by Melanie M.
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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...
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"After arriving a few minutes early, she listened very carefully to all the instructions and took to getting our son comfortable. I left with him happy and playing, not upset at all. I would recommend...
Reviewed by Drew S.
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I am a 24-year-old part/full time babysitter. I am willing to travel within a 20 minute range for jobs if necessary. I am currently working as a Kindergarten teacher in Baltimore county. I earned a degree in early childhood education, and a minor in disability studies from the University of Delaware. I will be out of work for...
5.0
"She is sweet, fun and a good person. The kids love her and we are looking forward to her college breaks to see more of her!"
Reviewed by Val I.
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Hello! I am Madie, a sophomore at MICA in baltimore. Given my classes- I am not free all day everyday, but I do have my specific hours listed where I would be fully available, punctual, and reliable.
I grew up outdoors. I am a funky, patient, hard working, artsy girl! I've been working at a nature school on a farm for the last...
5.0
"Enthusiastic, dependable, problem-solver. Friendly, bright, honest and kid-clever!"
Reviewed by Karin R.
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I have 4 years of experience. I can help with anything from errands, light housekeep, schoolwork, grocery shopping, carpool, and etc. I am energetic and dependable. I have had 4 years of experience with children with special needs, specifically with autism. My passion is working with children and making sure they have fun...
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"Chadea helped us so much last minute on a Friday. She is a registered behavioral therapist and works with children ages 1-5. She helped babysit our infant twins and was able to manage them without difficulty....
Reviewed by Arielle A.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Baltimore, MD
Shawn H.
5.0
Shawn is extremely thorough, thoughtful and conscientious. She is responsible, knowledgeable about working with children with special needs, practical and dependable. Shawn is also trustworthy and reliable. I have no hesitations in recommending Shawn for employment.
- Lori W.
Sharmaine C.
5.0
Sharmaine did a great job caring for my son. She is very dependable and professional. Would highly recommend.
- Patricia B.
Kim S.
5.0
I came from out of town for a procedure, and I needed someone to help me after my procedure. I was very lucky to find Kim. She is wonderful around. Kim is very kind, caring and helpful. She did everything I asked her to do, and she made sure I followed all of the post-procedure instructions. Kim is...
- Max S.
Alice Y.
4.0
Alice was a big help when we had a gap in services for our disabled child. She was kind, thoughtful and very professional in how she worked with our child.
- Margaret M.
Helen H.
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 was easily into the next round.
- Kate F.
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Ratings for Baltimore, MD special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Baltimore, MD are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 77 reviews of the 177 listed special needs caregivers.