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Kari O.


Chester, MD

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Respite Or Occasional Care Provider

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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...
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Lauren A.


Chester, MD

$20-50/hr15 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....
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Cammy F.


Chester, MD

$20/hr1 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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Anna F.


Stevensville, MD

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse For Senior Care

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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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Anna F.


Stevensville, MD

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Pediatric Nurse With Special Needs Experience

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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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Ann S.


Stevensville, MD

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

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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.
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Johanna M.


Grasonville, MD

$10-20/hr4 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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Amy D.


McDaniel, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Child care Provider

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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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Heather T.


Severna Park, MD

$20-34/hr8 yrs exp

Part Or Full Time Care Giver Available

5.0

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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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Lisa J.


Severna Park, MD

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic, Fun , Giggle Creator :)

3.5

(2)

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I'm a mom to three young adults and grandma . I've worked with children all my life and love kids of all ages. Worked as a paraprofessional with special needs children with handicaps, autism, visually impaired and wheelchair bound. Also have been a mentor with the youth in Bristol Ct. for 16 yrs. love being creative, crafts,...
5.0
"Lisa is wonderful! She's always on time and very reliable. She cares for my baby as if she was her own. My baby loves being with Lisa and always makes her laugh and me happy. Lisa is very knowledge and i feel...

Reviewed by Megan L.

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Antionette S.


Edgewater, MD

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Wonderful Nanny

5.0

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I have taken care of special needs children and adults for the past 30 years. I love my work.
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Starr C.


Davidsonville, MD

$20-35/hr2 yrs exp

Caregiver For Kids With Special Needs

5.0

(1)

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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...
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Shelby T.


Pasadena, MD

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny Available

5.0

(3)

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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...
5.0
"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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Madeline A.


Annapolis, MD

$30-43/hr3 yrs exp

Outgoing, Patient, And Kind Licensed GNA Ready To Meet Your Loved Ones!

5.0

(2)

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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...
5.0
"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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Sharon S.


Pasadena, MD

$18-20/hr9 yrs exp

Energetic And Loving Nanny Available For Childcare, Day And Overnight, & Date Night

5.0

(3)

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I am a capable, energetic and loving Nanny with experience in childcare tailored to the specific needs of the child and desires of their parents. I have completed the 90 hour Early Childhood Education certification course and possess CPR/AED/Firstaid Certification. I am hardworking, honest and able to take the initiative to go...
5.0
"I was very fortunate to have Sharon nanny for my daughter, from 11 weeks until she was almost 3. To be completely honest, we miss Sharon. She would still be with our family if we didn't move to Philadelphia. In...

Reviewed by Jeff S.

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Jessica G.


Annapolis, MD

$30-35/hr6 yrs exp

I'm Second Oldest Of Seven Children, I Have Worked At Daycare Summer Camp For Many Years

5.0

(4)

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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...
5.0
"Jessica was a huge help to my family! She is always on time, does fun crafts with the kids, meal preps, cleans, and most of all the kids love her."

Reviewed by Alyssa S.

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Hannah M.


Edgewater, MD

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

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4.8

(6)

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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...
5.0
"Hannah is wonderful- reliable, kind, punctual, & organized! She is very sweet and my little boy smiled instantly when he met her! I felt super confident leaving her with my little one and feel blessed that...

Reviewed by Stephanie H.

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Diane P.


Pasadena, MD

$10-25/hr3 yrs exp

RN Looking For Part Time Babysitting Jobs

5.0

(1)

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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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Jeremy P.


Pasadena, MD

$16-19/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

(2)

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I am a friendly, energetic, and responsible professional with 5+ years experience in working with people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities. My previous work experience includes providing in-home supports and services to a diverse group of clients with activities of daily living. I have training and...
5.0
"Jeremy is very kind caring for Individuals with Special Needs. He is punctual and dependable."

Reviewed by Lisa C.

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Patrice V.


Pasadena, MD

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Special Needs Home Care

5.0

(3)

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I have 11 years of medical experience as a Nurse doing bedside hospital care for private institutions and 10 years of home care. My experiences includes caring for clients with dementia. I am CPR certified, also able to perform vital signs and check blood sugar levels. I can take your family members to doctor appointments or...
5.0
"Patrice takes her job very seriously as well as being an excellent care giver. "

Reviewed by Patricia G.

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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.

Lisa J.

5.0

Lisa is wonderful! She's always on time and very reliable. She cares for my baby as if she was her own. My baby loves being with Lisa and always makes her laugh and me happy. Lisa is very knowledge and i feel comfortable asking for her opinion and advice. she listens to your wants. She's is great...

- Megan L.

Shelby T.

5.0

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 immediately comfortable and connected with Shelby. She joined our family while our girls...

- Ronald O.

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.

Sharon S.

5.0

I was very fortunate to have Sharon nanny for my daughter, from 11 weeks until she was almost 3. To be completely honest, we miss Sharon. She would still be with our family if we didn't move to Philadelphia. In short, she is a fantastic nanny. At my company we ask prospective employees to take a...

- Jeff S.

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