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I have 7 1/2 years of experience caring for children with special needs. My son had a severe form of epilepsy so most of my experience is first-hand. I am comfortable with seizure monitoring and the administration of medication orally, rectally, and via g-tube. I have years of experience with respiratory therapy (not...
Lauren A.
Chester, MD
$20-50/hr • 15 yrs exp
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Hi! My name is Lauren Im a 43-year-old mother of two adult children 25 and 18. I am professional, patient, a great cook (or meal prepper!), organized, and a skilled multitasker, I love doing arts and crafts, and taking walks through nature. I am energetic with lots of ideas to keep your little one(s) entertained while learning....
Cammy F.
Chester, MD
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
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I'd describe my personality as outgoing, kind, and adventurous.
I like working with kids because they bring joy to me. There is just something about molding our future generation and seeing things from their viewpoint at the same time that is absolutely beautiful.
I'm looking for a job that lifts not only me up, but the...
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Hello! I'm a Registered Nurse with over 12 years experience. I have 4 years of acute care experience taking care of adults in the hospital for various diagnoses. I have 8 years of recent pediatric experience taking care of infants and children with special needs and complex medical conditions. I also have a very independent...
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I am a retired RN with many years of experience with head trauma patients and their families. I also have an adult son who is neurologically & perceptually impaired so I am familiar with special education process, as well as the patience and love required to meet his needs.
Johanna M.
Grasonville, MD
$10-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Responsible And Fun Part-time, Evening And Weekend Care Provider
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My experience caring for those with special needs started at an early age. My sister had a brain injury as an infant and throughout my life she has taught me to be patient, responsible and dedicated. I volunteered with disabled adults and children throughout high school and college and most recently was a full time nanny for a...
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Hello, I'm Anna! I'm a Registered Nurse with over 12 years of nursing experience. I work at Kennedy Krieger Institute and have over 8 years of pediatric nurse experience. I take care of infants and children (ages birth - 21 yrs) with special needs and complex medical conditions.
I'm looking to take care of a child/children...
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Well I am a mother of 4 children 2 boys and 2 girls. My daughter has special needs and is 18. We love animals!! We have 3 dogs, a gecko, a bird, and lots of fish and hermit crabs. We also have had cats, rabbits, lizards, chinchilla, and Guinea pigs.
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Many years of experience caring for children. Three years of my experience has been with special needs children.
5.0
"Heather was incredibly responsive and helpful when a previously booked babysitter couldn't watch our infant as planned. Finding a sitter last minute can be stressful but Heather made it so easy and I'm glad it...
Reviewed by Vanessa S.
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I have worked with children who has special needs for about a year now. I have worked with children ages 2- 12 years old with all different disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Down Syndrome, and Behavioral Disorders.
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In high school, I worked at a camp with adults with special needs. There, we made sure all adults had the best time by playing games, singing songs, and helping guide activities like dance nights or game nights. I volunteered at this camp called Camp Jubilee for three years and loved it! I am also a former elementary teacher so...
Madeline A.
Annapolis, MD
$30-43/hr • 3 yrs exp
Outgoing, Patient, And Kind Licensed GNA Ready To Meet Your Loved Ones!
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Hello! My name is Madeline, I am a 22-year-old licensed and certified GNA with a year of nursing home experience and three years experience with in home care. I also have a lot of experience with special needs and dementia. I am a compassionate, patient, trustworthy, and dependable caregiver who loves to make everyone laugh. My...
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"Maddie was part of a caregiver team for my 95 year old mother who was terminally ill with bladder cancer. My mother had severe mobility issues. During mother's final months and right to the end when my mother...
Reviewed by Diane O.
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I'm a Critical Care RN with 23 years of experience. Due to neck surgery several years ago I can no longer continue with the rigorous demands of hospital nursing. I have worked in almost every aspect of nursing including critical care, emergency department, post anesthesia care unit, endoscopy, outpatient chemotherapy, cardiac...
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"Diane is a wonderful and I feel so lucky to have her helping my family! My parents are in good hands when Diane is scheduled to come by. She takes great care with my elderly father and always has a fun story...
Reviewed by Kristin E.
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I have 25 years of medical experience as a Nurse doing bedside hospital care, managing care for private institutions, and in home private duty care. One position included was caring for a stroke patient in home for nearly five years. I am CPR certified, able to perform vital signs and check blood sugar levels. I can take your...
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"Roughly 2 years ago my family hired Patrice V to assist/care for my parents after my father had emergency heart surgery. My mother just wasn't able to provide the care that my father needed. Upon exploring...
Reviewed by Jesse S.
Makenzie M.
Pasadena, MD
$15-24/hr
Previously Worked In School Settings With Special Needs Students. Emt, Middle, High
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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...
Jessica G.
Annapolis, MD
$30-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm Second Oldest Of Seven Children, I Have Worked At Daycare Summer Camp For Many Years
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Hello, my name is Jessica. I started working with kids at a young age being a mother's helper. I was a dance teacher for 4 years, I then went to work in a daycare center for a year. In the daycare center I really started to realize my passion was working with kids. However I wasn't loving the setting of the center, I wanted a...
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"Jessica has been great with our 10mo son! She understands the nighttime routine and he's always fast asleep when we get in :) Jessica's also very tolerant of our friendly yet hyper dog! Would definitely...
Reviewed by Carly S.
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Hello my name is Paige I am a part time Esthetician and momma of a 2-year-old.! I have been babysitting since the age of 12 from my younger brother to neighbors to full time jobs/daycares. I have experience with children's ages 0 month- 15 years. I took child development classes in high school I am CPR certified and I have...
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"Paige is wonderful! My kids love having her!!"
Reviewed by Emily G.
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Hi there! My name is Hannah, and I first began babysitting and working as a mother's helper at the age of 12 for a family of three children. I have been actively babysitting and working as a nanny since then and have had excellent (long term!) relationships with several amazing families. I have worked as both a full and...
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"Hannah watched our 14 month old son while we were attending a wedding in MD. This was our first time a non-family member was watching him so naturally at first we were nervous but our son quickly took to...
Reviewed by Catherine K.
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If you are interested in finding an ambitious, loving, and nurturing nanny, I may be exactly what you're looking for. I've had a passion for children my entire life. With 15 years experience as a babysitter, 10 years as a nanny, and several additional years experience with children in areas of education, you'll find that my...
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"We were so pleased to have Shelby care for our twin girls this year. She is an extremely calm, flexible, patient and kind caregiver. Typically our children take awhile to warm up to a new person, but they were...
Reviewed by Ronald O.
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RN who has raised two children with one special needs. I started babysitting 37 years ago. Just looking for occasional jobs. I love kids and pets. I have experience with all ages. My daughter was at a high risk for SIDS. Worked with infant monitoring and infant, child and adult CPR certifications. I love to play board and video...
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"Diane has been very patient with my timid puppy. She replies to my questions very quickly and has been available to take care of my puppy on short notice. I would highly recommend her!"
Reviewed by Joanna B.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Chester, MD
Heather T.
5.0
Heather was incredibly responsive and helpful when a previously booked babysitter couldn't watch our infant as planned. Finding a sitter last minute can be stressful but Heather made it so easy and I'm glad it all worked out this way, because Heather was fantastic! Our little one is in the stage...
- Vanessa S.
Madeline A.
5.0
Madeline was extremely dependable and conscientious in caring for my mother who has dementia. She is a very hard worker and cares deeply for people. Also a very good cook! We miss her now that mom is in assisted living.
- Prudence M.
Diane P.
5.0
Diane is a wonderful and I feel so lucky to have her helping my family! My parents are in good hands when Diane is scheduled to come by. She takes great care with my elderly father and always has a fun story to share and entertain them with. Diane is also a favorite of the their little dog!...
- Kristin E.
Patrice V.
5.0
Roughly 2 years ago my family hired Patrice V to assist/care for my parents after my father had emergency heart surgery. My mother just wasn't able to provide the care that my father needed. Upon exploring our options and numerous interviews we chose Patrice V. Patrice has surpassed all...
- Jesse S.
Jessica G.
5.0
Jessica took care of 4 children, one 13 month old and 3 girls ranging from 4-6. She had to deal with three different parents, each with their own wishes and she did it graciously. 5 stars! She was very easy to communicate with and arrived right on time. Overall, she did an excellent job and we would...
- Michel V.
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