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I am an Early Childhood Education caregiver with over 10 years of experience with special needs children aged from birth to 12. I offer back up care or occasional help for families. I am trained in CPR and First Aid.
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Hi my name is Rebecca and I am going into my junior year at Tulane University. I am currently a double major in Public Health and Environmental Studies. Throughout my teenage years I have babysat for many different ages, worked as a camp counselor for elementary schoolers, preschools, children with special needs, and middle-...
5.0
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I am an experienced private duty caregiver with more than 20 yrs of experience. I am highly reliable, loving, and kind. Having long enjoyed serving elderly and special needs patients. My experience includes supporting active people as well as those with limited mobility, including those with all forms of dementia. My target area...
5.0
"Gertrude was my parents' wonderful caregiver in the American University Park area of Washington, DC. For more than eight years, Gertrude's responsibilities included companionship, daily care, shopping, cooking,...
Reviewed by Michael H.
Mariatou S.
Rockville, MD
$30/hr • 13 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi!
If you are looking for a caring, patient, creative, versatile caregiver so I'm the right person for your little ones. I have a strong knowledge of developmental stages and I am huge fan of play base learning. I am a professional nanny, certified newborn care specialist, and a certified nursing assistant. I specialize...
5.0
"We love Mari like she is our own family. We would never have survived having our second baby without her! She is so knowledgeable with newborns. She helped us out with our two year old as well when I was in the...
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4.3
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Hello, I am a graduate from Rutgers University, New Brunswick in May 2018. I graduated with a bachelors degree in Public Health, and a completion of my minor in Spanish. I've completed an accelerated RN program in 2020 and now work as an RN in DC. I have been working In healthcare for over 5 years.
I'm passionate about caring...
3.0
"She is very pleasant, but very green. Hired her to help me post major abdominal surgery with chores and help my handicapped mother. When i needed her to step up, She didn't. When I asked her to step up, she...
Reviewed by Susan E.
4.3
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My name is Catie and I have a degree in early childhood education and special education.
I have experience caring for infants, toddlers, and elementary aged children as a sitter, a full-time nanny, and a teacher. I have experience with many different kinds of pets and I have my own transportation. I am new to this site,...
5.0
"Catie is one of the most caring babysitters we've ever hired. She is amazing with kids and goes above and beyond to make sure that every child feels special and loved. You can tell she really loves kids, it's...
Reviewed by Tessa W.
5.0
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Hi, my name is Alandrea I'm currently a master student at George Washington University studying for my Masters of Public Health in Maternal and Child Health. I hope to continue my studies and become a physician one day. I have experience working with all kinds of kids as a pediatric patient care tech at Childrens national...
5.0
"Alandrea was a wonderful caregiver. She was reliable, polite and friendly. My child was feeling sick and fussy that day, but she was very patient and nurturing. She made a bad day a whole lot better for our...
Reviewed by Raabia W.
Zufan M.
Silver Spring, MD
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I became a Home Health Aide (HHA) in 2007 working first for an agency and then privately for families. In 2009 I started working privately for an elderly couple living in Northwest Washington, DC. His primary diagnosis was Dementia; hers was Alzheimer's. He died in November of 2015. She died in November of 2018. They both...
5.0
"Zufan is an outstanding and trustworthy caregiver. She helped my elderly mother get to appointments around DC. I would hire her again in a second. "
Reviewed by David G.
5.0
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My experience includes: *Teacher in Peru with children 4 and 5 years old. *Babysitter in USA with children -9 to 11 years old *Nanny for special needs child from 9 years until 15-years (6 years) *Presently nanny of 2-month-old twins. *Presently Nanny of 4-month-15 Days old Twins . *
5.0
"So blessed to have had Ms. Carmen as our nanny for the past two years. We have two very active boys, 3 and 11 months. She has never been late nor has she taken a sick day in two years. She is extremely flexible...
Reviewed by Cherie T.
5.0
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I have experience babysitting, more specifically kids that are special needs.
I'd describe my personality as energetic, bold, passionate. I like working with kids because I get to teach them really cool things and help them learn at each milestone.
I'm looking for a job that can allow me to gain more experience and to add on...
5.0
"I hired Ashai to tend to my 2 1/2 autistic son until he turned the age of four years old. Ashai was really dependable and flexible during her time with me. Her knowledge of childcare was outstanding due to her...
Reviewed by Andria A.
4.3
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I am a certified child care provider with 10 years of experience working with twin, and Special Needs children . I am a Certified Nurse's Assistant, CPR and First Aid health care provider. I love children, and I get along with them. I have always built a good relationship with family. I am seeking a position where my...
5.0
"Selly worked with our family for more than four years. She was with our oldest son for most of his life and our youngest for his entire life. Our sons love Selly and consider her like family.
From the...
Reviewed by Michael G.
5.0
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I have 3 years of experience working with children with special needs. I love to work with all children. Within the home, I can help with Light Housekeeping, laundry, and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I can also help with homework and lessons.
5.0
"Clara was very caring and attentive to Cameron, 6, my grandson. "
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Elizabeth V.
Kensington, MD
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Sitter For Elderly And Children (incl. Special Needs)
5.0
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I've had all 3 covid vaccination shots & have my records card signed & dated. I have worked with dev-disabled adults and children for over 20 years now. I've worked in DDA-certified group homes as well as provided respite care for family caregivers in private homes. I believe that developmentally-disabled people are very similar...
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I grew up the oldest of four children and was the go-to nanny. In addition, I have several years of experience working in an elementary school. I have 5+ years of experience working with children and would describe it as my passion. I am willing to cook meals as well as do light housework but my first priority is always caring...
5.0
"Sophie is the best nanny you could wish for. She is extremely knowledgeable in her field of child development. She is kind, gentle, educational, communicative. She is flexible and accommodating. She was so...
Reviewed by Patricia B.
Paula V.
Potomac, MD
$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
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I am a punctual, educated, honest, patient, clean, creative, cheerful, responsible, respectful person. I really like outdoor activities such as walking, swimming, running, playing, I love watching movies, painting, drawing, listening to music. I have experience with children from six months to 16 years. I am psychology...
5.0
"She is a good person and nanny, honest, responsibility, tender ,loving ,good cooker is the best option if you want a good nanny in your family. "
Reviewed by Danieline M.
Sarie B.
Washington, DC
$25-42/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello families! My name is Sarie and I am a positive, reliable, patient person who has 9+ years of experience working with children, infants to teenagers. I also have a lot of experience working with children with special needs. In 2021 I received my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and recently received my...
5.0
"We hired Sarie to be our nanny for the summer and we got so much more. Sarie has been such a blessing to our family and we all truly adore her! We have 5 children including one with significant special needs...
Reviewed by Shannon A.
5.0
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Hello! My name is Fatmanur. I am originally from Istanbul, Turkey, and currently live in Edgewood, DC. I speak English and Turkish. I graduated with my bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and I recently graduated with my master's degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology. I'm the eldest child of four and I have helped raise them...
5.0
"Fatmanur has been caring for our son since he was 6 months old. She is very hands on and loving with him. He is excelling at milestones and is always happy with her. Fatmanur is reliable and very professional....
Reviewed by Pooja G.
5.0
(3)
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I am an upbeat person and I am very compassionate, encouraging, and trustworthy. I am motivated by helping others. Hence, the majority of my professional, volunteer, and academic experiences have been dedicated to educating and taking care of people. I have background taking care of children, teens, and adults with special...
5.0
"Danitza helped me greatly during and after a medical procedure I had done in August of 2018. Danitza visited me just after my surgery and even informed family members of the status of my condition after...
Reviewed by Nick C.
4.5
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Hello, My name is Shannel, and I recently graduated from Rutgers University, New Brunswick in May 2018. I graduated with a bachelors degree in Public Health, and a completion of my minor in Spanish.
For the past 4 years, I have been working as a certified nursing assistant, and I am CPR certified. I'm passionate about caring...
5.0
"So glad we found Shannel! She is dependable, always on time ans very comfortable with our daughter with special needs. "
Reviewed by Karen M.
5.0
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I have a Bachelors in Psychology with a Minor in Child Development. I have 4 years of experience with working with and teaching children with disabilities. I have a nephew with autism with whom I cared for, for several years, while my sister worked. I am patient, loving, understanding, and open to learning new things. I am...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Chevy Chase, MD
Gertrude V.
5.0
Gertrude became a member of our family in her primary role as caregiver for my elderly parents in their home. She worked full time and more for us for about eight years, and was always loving, compassionate, and dependable. She cared deeply for my parents, and took great pains to make their lives...
- Karen H.
Mariatou S.
5.0
We love Mari like she is our own family. We would never have survived having our second baby without her! She is so knowledgeable with newborns. She helped us out with our two year old as well when I was in the hospital having our second baby. We truly couldn't have done it without her. She treats...
- Care member
Shannel S.
3.0
She is very pleasant, but very green. Hired her to help me post major abdominal surgery with chores and help my handicapped mother. When i needed her to step up, She didn't. When I asked her to step up, she told me she refused to be my house maid, when all I ever asked her to do was vacuum (I'm not...
- Susan E.
Catherine C.
4.0
Catie helped me with babysitting and reading tutoring. We have had her babysit all of our kids several times and had her do some reading tutoring with our middle child when he was in first grade. We were very pleased with our son's reading development and our kids are always so excited when she...
- Rose Z.
Alandrea H.
5.0
Alandrea was a wonderful caregiver. She was reliable, polite and friendly. My child was feeling sick and fussy that day, but she was very patient and nurturing. She made a bad day a whole lot better for our entire family. I would absolutely hire Alandrea again.
- Raabia W.
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