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William M.


Boyds, MD

$20-37/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For A Caregiver Position self Directed Services

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I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Behavior - Positive Behavioral Support. Current male MCPS employee interested in becoming a self-director service provider. I am experienced with special education students. I have a current teaching certificate with special ed certification. I am also current with first aid, CPR,...
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Sarah K.


Boyds, MD

$10-20/hr

Caretaker For Autistic People

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I myself have autism but I am "high functioning" and have experience taking care of and babysitting children with autism. When I was a kid I would have loved to have someone who understood how I communicated and why I did certain things like eat with my hands or other things. I have babysat for my cousin's kid who has autism and...
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Ashley S.


Germantown, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nurturing Nanny With Special Needs Experience

5.0

(1)

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Fun, enthusiastic, collected, nurturing, playful, creative, organized, communicative, experienced. Comfortable working with children of all ages and abilities. Particularly passionate about working with children with disabilities, especially neurodivergent children. I seek to create environments in which it is possible for my...
5.0
"We have used Ashley a number of times to care for our toddler and four year old. The girls both love their time with Ashley. We have found Ashley to be extremely responsible and reliable."

Reviewed by Michael F.

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Sarah B.


Gaithersburg, MD

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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I have been in the caretaking business for 12 years now. I have experience working with all ages of children and have been a nanny for 5 families. As well as experience working with special needs children. I love inspiring creativity and teaching, as well as reading to and with children. Will provide background check if hired. I...
5.0
"Sarah has extensive experience in caring for children of all ages. She is warm, and instantly liked by the kids. She's taught in classrooms, and been a daily nanny for a two-earner family with small children....

Reviewed by Heidi W.

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Deborah O.


Germantown, MD

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Certified Nurses Assistant, General Nurses Assistant

3.7

(3)

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I am a Certified Nurses Assistant and Geriatric Nurses Assistant. I have 3 years of experience working with individuals who have special needs. I am willing to drive and do household cleaning whenever possible.
5.0
"I needed help with my daughter for about six months while I was working in Washington DC ...I was very hesitant at first with the website and finding someone who could work around my work hours as well as my...

Reviewed by Nyaboke B.

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Margery D.


Gaithersburg, MD

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs

5.0

(1)

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I have a passion for working with people with special needs. Growing up, I was very involved and close with my brother who has Down Syndrome. Before I started teaching, I was a Job Coach for adults with disabilities helping my clients thrive at their jobs.
5.0
"She is delightful and very caring. She understands the needs of our family and is happy to help us as we need her."

Reviewed by Charles A.

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Jacqueline C.


Germantown, MD

$15-50/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I am certified by the Developmental Disabilities Administration to work with those who have developmental disabilities, and I have training in the following areas: Behavioral Principles and Strategies, Medication Administration, Seizures, Fundamental Rights, Choking Prevention, Emergency Procedures, and Community Integration.
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Azra H.


Germantown, MD

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available!

5.0

(2)

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Hello, I'm experienced 41 years old female looking for babysitting position. I have 15 years of continuous experience in babysitting- I was taking care of twin infants and toddlers, preschoolers, older children, as well as special need children. I have great references from families that I've worked for upon request. I am a very...
5.0
"Azra cared for our two sons for 6 years! She was loving, kind, reliable and extremely responsible. She spent most of her time with our younger son, who is special needs and requires extra attention and care....

Reviewed by Karen H.

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Haley F.


Gaithersburg, MD

$20-37/hr10 yrs exp

A Big Kid At Heart Who Loves To Have Fun

3.0

(2)

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Hi :) I'm an experienced nanny, preschool teacher, special needs care giver, and camp counselor. I have 10+ years of experience caring for children. I'm a big kid at heart who loves to evoke creativity, adventure, play, and curiosity when interacting with children. I love sports, crafts, anything outdoors, and reading. If...
5.0
"Haley was awesome. My kids loved her. She played battleship, made arts and crafts and read stories with my kids. Haley communicated clearly with us through the evening. Haley has her own car so she can drive to...

Reviewed by Care member

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Lilian V.


Germantown, MD

$25-35/hr4 yrs exp

Lilian K, 26yo, Brazilian.

5.0

(2)

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Hello, I'm Lilian from Brazil. I'm 26yo. I've been working as an Au Pair for two years and now I'm working as a nanny. I've had experience with kids between the ages 1 to 12 years old. I've helped with the process of potty training and I also have experience with special needs and I also can do de medication (if they...
5.0
"I never had to worry about Lilian taking care of my kids. She is one of the most hard working care takers we have come across, we hire a lot due to moving around the US. We can 100% say that Lilian was the best...

Reviewed by Sam K.

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Jamie C.


Germantown, MD

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Nanny/Tutor

5.0

(2)

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I am a mother of three grown children, one with special needs. I also have two grandchildren, ages 7 & 3 and 1 Golden doodle! I have a degree in Early Childhood Education, certification in Elementary Education, and extended experience with special needs children. My experiences have given me great opportunities to work closely...
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5.0

(3)

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Hi Families! My name is Camila and I'm looking for a full time job. I love to help families ease their day-to-day stresses by making sure their little ones are taken care of with lots of love and patience. Also, I love to help children learn and explore in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. +7y of experience working as nanny...
5.0
"Camilla was fantastic!!!! She is a self starter that jumped right in to help with the kids. She also has a great personality and was great with our twins. I highly recommend her. "

Reviewed by Care member

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Sarah T.


Gaithersburg, MD

$29-30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny/Babysitter Available For Part-Time/Full-Time Or Date Nights

5.0

(1)

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I am First Aid and CPR certified (recently renewed), and a certified newborn care specialist. I also have a lot of experience with special needs children.
5.0
"Sarah is simply an amazing nanny! Sarah worked with our family for a year starting when our son was a newborn until he was about a year old. Sarah is responsible, dependable, always on-time, kind, and has a...

Reviewed by Jess C.

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Margery D.


Gaithersburg, MD

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

4.0

(1)

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I have had experience being a nanny for children aged 3 months to 12 years. I have babysat families with multiples and as well as children with special needs. I tutored children for many years and I used to be a swim instructor for children under 10. I have two sets of young twins in my family and I have many cousins that I have...
4.0
"Did not interview with her, no information to submit."

Reviewed by Lisa F.

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Gifty Q.


Gaithersburg, MD

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Friendly Care Giver

5.0

(2)

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Friendly caregiver with various certifications. I have experience in working with babies, infants children with special needs and seniors
5.0
"Gifty is a "Gift" sent from above. I have a 19 year old special needs son and she knew exactly how to work with him. She was very patient when he had one of his "moments" and most of all she she was gracious...

Reviewed by Amber V.

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Denise C.


Germantown, MD

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care/Babysitting

4.8

(5)

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I have approximately 20 years of experience with children. I have babysat school ages/toddlers, I taught Sunday school for elementary school age children and a nanny for child who has special needs. I have my 90 hours certification for early child care. I was a lead teacher at a Christian daycare for 2 years with 1-2-year-olds...
5.0
"Denise is a pleasure to have at the house. She is very good with children. Also a very safe driver. Denise is also a big help around the house with dishes, meal prep and tidying up. She is an excellent...

Reviewed by Kaitlyn L.

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Fatou S.


Germantown, MD

$16-25/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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My name is Fatou. I have over 5 years experience with developmental disability. Have done some trainings on developmental disability and mental health. I am also a certified nursing assistant for over 15 years of experience and also being nanny for a long time. I have CPR, first aid and Cna/Gna license with the state of...
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Samantha C.


Germantown, MD

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Baby Sitter

5.0

(4)

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I have over 10 years of babysitting experience caring for kids between the ages of newborn to 14 years old. I have experience with overnight care, after school care, and experience working with children with special needs. Growing up , I babysat my younger brother and now he has kids of his own! I love my niece and nephew to...
5.0
"She's a phenomenal baby sitter! I trusted her to watch my 2 babies while I was in nursing school and she was nothing short of amazing to my children. She also treated my husband and I with the upmost respect at...

Reviewed by Lajeune C.

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Sue H.


Germantown, MD

$23-32/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

3.7

(5)

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I love taking care of & watching children grow. I am Sue, an experienced nanny, with over 35 years watching children & 15 years as the Lead teacher for preschoolers! Some of my experiences include: babysitter(12 yo) Summer Recreation Volunteer, Candy Striper, Red cross volunteer watching children, Cub scout leader, Vacation...
5.0
"I hired Sue for 1 week to watch my 3 children. As my husband and I have 12 hour days we needed someone to sleep over our house and be there in the morning for our children. she fed the children lunch and...

Reviewed by Sarah T.

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Linda M.


Germantown, MD

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Special Need Provider

5.0

(1)

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As an applied Behavior Analysis is a systematic, individualized approach to help individuals with developmental and learning disabilities. Since children with autism have difficulty interacting with others, they often miss out on learning from the world around them the way that other children do. So with my knowledge on ABA...
5.0
"She is a thoughtful, very duty conscious person who takes responsibility very seriously. Linda is easy to work with, cooperative, and is a good team member. I will hire her again anytime!"

Reviewed by Ernest N.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Boyds, MD

Ashley S.

5.0

We have used Ashley a number of times to care for our toddler and four year old. The girls both love their time with Ashley. We have found Ashley to be extremely responsible and reliable.

- Michael F.

Sarah B.

5.0

Sarah has been a wonderful help to our family. She’s been great both as a nanny and in helping us manage our household. She helps with family laundry (washing, folding, putting away), making lunches for the kids for school, making dinners for the family (she's a great cook--and very flexible and...

- Care member

Deborah O.

5.0

I needed help with my daughter for about six months while I was working in Washington DC ...I was very hesitant at first with the website and finding someone who could work around my work hours as well as my daughters needs was a hustle I hired Deborah before I even came into D.C. Her overall...

- Nyaboke B.

Margery D.

5.0

She is delightful and very caring. She understands the needs of our family and is happy to help us as we need her.

- Charles A.

Azra H.

5.0

Azra is taking care of our twins toddlers for the past couple months. My kids love her. She is very patient with them even when they gave her a hard time with T2. We have to move to another State, so we have to say bye-bye to her. I truly believe that our kids will miss her so much as she is not a...

- Weiwei H.

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