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We have 173 special needs caregivers in Baltimore, MD! Compare and hire the best special needs caregiver to fit your needs.
Find special needs caregivers in Baltimore, MD that you’ll love
173 special needs caregivers are listed in Baltimore, MD
The average rate is $18/hr as of July 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Baltimore, MD
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
5.0
(2)
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. I have no hesitations in recommending Shawn for...
Lori W.
4.2
(5)
Patient-Focused, Compassionate, CPR-Certified and Ambitious Highly Motivated Certified Nursing Assistant with 12 years of work experience in healthcare field.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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."
Patricia B.
Alice Y.
Baltimore, MD
$14-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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."
Margaret M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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
5.0
(1)
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!
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Shawn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 so lucky to have found such an amazing nanny and person...
Josselin L.
Tamara R.
Baltimore, MD
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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...
Tamara can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 with her.
Any family would be incredibly lucky to work...
Enia K.
Clara C.
Baltimore, MD
$25-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Clara can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Daisy and I am excited to meet your family! I have been baby and pet sitting since I was 14 years old, not including my very big family I have been responsible for taking care of. I love children and I have a passion for animals. I also have experience in assisting children and adults with special needs.
Daisy can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"Daisy was great. She is very professional and attentive. We felt really comfortable having her watch our two children. We'll be hiring Daisy again. Thanks, Daisy!"
Shane M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Sophie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"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 babysitters we have ever had. My kids absolutely loved her. My...
Ayala K.
Miniya J.
Baltimore, MD
$20-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
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...
Miniya can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We love working with Miniya! She is wonderful with our 2 young kids. She loves to play games with them, read with them, and take them to the playground when school is closed. She's our go-to sitter for nights out, too! Highly recommend 🙂"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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 behavioral difficulties, and she took to him like...
Emily H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I just completed my Master's in Physiology at Georgetown University. Currently, I work PT in Arlington as an Adjunct Professor teaching Anatomy and Physiology and a Medical Receptionist at a pediatric office. I am looking for extra hours in the evenings and on the weekends, especially for date nights! I've volunteered...
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Areesha was a great babysitter for my two kids. Always on time and responsive to the kids. I always appreciated how if she had a conflict, she gave me plenty of notice."
James F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Madelaine can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Madie is great! She took care of our 3-year old and 11-month old in our hotel room while we were here on vacation. She gave us lots of kid-friendly suggestions of things to do in the area, and while she was babysitting she texted me updates which I appreciated....
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Christina can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is fantastic with my kids. We hired Christina to watch my two small children overnight, and it feels good mentally to go to work with a clear head."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Dorian. I recently graduated from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, with my Masters in Social Work. I am a licensed LGSW, and currently working full-time at a hospital in Baltimore. I have been a part-time caregiver for one boy and one girl for seven years. I was with them from the ages of 7 and 3 until...
Dorian can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Dorian worked for us over the summer to pick our son up from camp and watch him/do activities with him until we returned home. My son loved his time with her and she was extremely reliable and easy to communicate with. Would definitely hire her again."
Omar B.
4.8
(7)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
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...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 bus, and taking our little one to preschool, the...
Krystal K.
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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.
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.
Shawn H.
5.0
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 so lucky to have found such an amazing nanny and person like Shawn.
- Josselin L.
Tamara R.
5.0
Tama was our full time nanny for almost two years. She was absolutely fantastic. She was genuinely invested in my kids- coming up with things for them to do, letting me know about little things she noticed about their development and invested in our family. She worked with us during the pandemic...
- Stephanie N.
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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 85 reviews of the 173 listed special needs caregivers.