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Alessandra A.

Abingdon, MD

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I have great experience with dealing with special needs especially Down syndrome. I grew up with an aunt who had Down syndrome and know first hand the struggles and rewards with working with an adult or child with special needs. Patience is a key factor in caring for anyone who needs just a little extra attention!
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Sarah D.

Abingdon, MD

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$33/hr
9 years experience
I am a friendly, patient young woman with nine years experience of being a one on one caregiver for a young woman with low functioning autism, including three years of guiding her through cancer treatments and other chronic health conditions. I have experience working within the guidelines of the DDA self directed services...
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Samantha S.

Dependable Date Night Sitter

Abingdon, MD

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hello there! My name is Sam or Samantha. I have over 15 years of experience working with both typically developing children and children/adults with disabilities. I can assure you that I am a professional, trustworthy, experienced, and fun caregiver that has a lot to offer. I additionally have over 10 years of experience in the...
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Susan B.

Abingdon, MD

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Hi, I'm Susan! I have lots of experience providing respite care for individuals ages 5+ , supporting people with a wide range of physical, developmental, and mental care needs. My experience includes working with individuals with mild learning disabilities, to those requiring full-time, complex care. I also have 3 years of...
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Kimberly M.

Abingdon, MD

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello, my name is Kimberly. I truly have a heart for helping those who are in need. I find making a difference in someone's life to be very fulfilling! I take my work very seriously and I do my best to improve my clients quality of life, I am very patient, compassionate and easy to get along with. I'm really a people person as...
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Emily H.

Special Needs Professional

Abingdon, MD

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
I am a paraprofessional with Harford County Public Schools. With over 10 years of experience with special needs kiddos and being CPR certified, I feel I am more than qualified to help care for your child. I currently work full time and am looking for something after work during the week late afternoon-evening hours. I have been...
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Samantha S.

Dependable Date Night Sitter

Abingdon, MD

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$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello there! My name is Samantha! I am a 21-year-old with over five years of experience working with both typically developing children and children/adults with special needs. I can assure you that I am a professional, trustworthy, experienced, and fun babysitter that has a lot to offer. I have spent three summers working at a...
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Amanda S.

Abingdon, MD

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$15/hr
Transportation
respite care
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
I am a Registered Behavior Technician and I work with teens and young adults with autism. I am patient, professional and eager to help those with special needs.
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Jessica M.

Abingdon, MD

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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Mobility assistance
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
dementia
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Jessica. I'm upbeat, hard working and caring. I graduated from Towson University in 2012 with my bachelor's degree in Family and Human Services. Since then I have been working in that field, primarily doing case management. I currently work remotely full time 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday as a health...
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Tammy R.

Caregiver

Belcamp, MD

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$15/hr
10 years experience
20 plus years as a caregiver. I am very compassionate and sincere when it come to special needs.
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Courtney R.

Bel Air, MD

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi, I'm Courtney! I have evening and weekend availabilities. I currently hold two degrees in psychology and 70% of the way done with my Masters of Social Work degree. I worked as a private nanny and in childcare for over 10 years. I was certified through the state as a registered behavior technician and have specialty in special...
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Briana S.

Full Time Senior Care

Bel Air, MD

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$21/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
meal prep
hospice services
light cleaning
dementia
+ 1 more
With over 13 years of hands-on experience as a dedicated caregiver, I've had the privilege of supporting individuals in a variety of settings including private homes, assisted living facilities, and long-term care environments. bring both clinical knowledge and heartfelt compassion to every interaction, ensuring that my clients...
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Jennifer A.

Belcamp, MD

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
hospice services
dementia
+ 1 more
I am a friendly, patient and compassionate person and I enjoy working with the elderly. I have worked with people with diverse ailments such as Autism, stroke, dementia, Alzheimer's, Diabetes and people with special needs. It will be a pleasure to work with you. Kindly reach out to me. Thanks!
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Karen S.

Forest Hill, MD

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I'm Karen. I have over 2 decades of experience caring for infants through the elderly. Memory issues, hospice, developmental delays, immobility, medication, bathing, self-care, feeding, transfers, transportation, companionship, meal prep, non-verbal, and so much more. I absolutely love what I do, I love being a caregiver,...
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Ashley D.

Bel Air, MD

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
For over 10 years, I've found immense joy in nurturing children and supporting families. My previous babysitting roles solidified my passion for providing reliable care. I'm patient, creative, and friendly. I enjoy playing sports, board games, and being with my family! I'm comfortable caring for 4+ children, ages newborn & up....
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Makenzie M.

Previously Worked In School Settings With Special Needs Students. Emt, Middle, High

Aberdeen, MD

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$15/hr
Hello! I am a strong and caring person who is trying to work on asserting my own motivations into my life passions. I am currently working towards a degree in ASL interpreting and trying to create my own life worth living. I have had a talent of working with kids and students. I have worked with special needs students in their...
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Amber M.

Joppa, MD

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have over two years of professional Early Childhood Education experience and hold certifications in CPR, First Aid, Child Development, and Special Needs Care. I specialize in working with infants, toddlers, and young children (ages 0-5), but I'm comfortable caring for children up to age 11 and have experience with caring for...
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Heather S.

Joppa, MD

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi, I'm heather. I'm CPR certified and licensed. I've have many years of experience with caring for children of all ages and needs. I have experience with children of special medical needs as my toddler nephew has leukemia. I have also taught special needs children. I love pets, board games, arts and crafts and going to the...
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Annah F.

Bel Air, MD

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
Hello my name is Annah, nurturing children and supporting families has been my passion for the past six years. My experience in previous roles solidified my desire to make a positive impact on young lives by providing reliable, high-quality care. I am a patient, creative, and approachable caregiver who enjoys engaging children...
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Pamela R.

Special Education Teacher

Aberdeen, MD

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$25/hr
10 years experience
More than 10 years as a SpEd teacher in Harford County. I have experience with all levels of learning challenges, various medical diagnoses, and a wide variety of differing abilities! I love neurodiverse friends!
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