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Hi my name is Reena. I'm an educator, worked for 20 plus years as teacher. I have very rich and strong experiences with nanny/baby sitting, I worked for special needs, and for development delays. I enjoy working with children. I have worked for nanny share too. I teach, sing, Recite rhymes, read, letter sounds and numbers...
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"We had the good fortune of hiring Reena for a few weeks over the summer to provide care and learning for our son, who is a rising kindergartner, plus two kids from another family with whom we arranged a nanny...
Reviewed by Thaisa K.
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I come from a large family of five children, raised by parents who encouraged curiosity, reading, nature exploration and responsibility. I am a proud auntie if two nieces who I love dearly. I have over 10 years of experience watching children for small groups of 13 + to nannying a baby for the first year of their life. I was...
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"Anne Marie is so caring, thoughtful, and helpful! I would highly recommend her to support your family. She will treat them like her own! She also has a ton of knowledge about food & health."
Reviewed by Chloe G.
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I am a very compassionate person and love children. I have 7years of experience working with children both as a caregiver and a nurse because I was a pediatric nurse back home. I am trustworthy and offer great care. Special needs care available.
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"Melvis is a heaven saint, she pays much to details and so organized as well as dependable. She's got positive energy and does a good job. I would recommend Melvis to you and your family.
Thank you Melvis I...
Reviewed by Naomi L.
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Hello my name is Veronica.
I have been a child care provider for over 25 years and an elderly care provider for over 20 years.
I am ambitious, punctual, honest, trustworthy, kind and very reliable.
I am certified in CPR and first aid as well as hold certificates in medication technician field and experience with special...
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"Icilma is the most amazing person. She worked with my family for 11 years and helped raise my 2 children. She is kind, punctual, thoughtful, inventive, a hard worker, self motivated, and intelligent. She is the...
Reviewed by Susan E.
Sarah M.
Washington, DC
$20-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving, Experienced Childcare Professional Available As Part-Time Or Full-Time Nanny
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I have worked with children for over 15 years in a variety of positions including as a nanny, summer camp director, tutor, and both as an assistant teacher and the after-school director for a Washington DC area Montessori school. I have worked with all ages, from infant to teenager. I also have experience with multiples, large...
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"Sarah is a very reliable, responsible, and compassionate caregiver. She has a good intuition with children and is very patient. We have been very happy with her!"
Reviewed by Sarah G.
Stephanie M.
Laurel, MD
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I think of myself as caring and compassionate and I enjoy helping the elderly and people with special needs. I have worked over 10 years working with and caring for seniors , this is something that I am very passionate about . I have 10 years of experience in CNA/ HHA. I have experience in Alzheimer, dementia and total care I do...
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"Stephanie cared for my mom, who has very advanced dementia, for several years. She is extremely capable, dedicated and trustworthy. Excellent communication. Very friendly, gentle demeanor, great for dementia...
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Nathalia B.
Silver Spring, MD
$23-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
I'm Looking For Part-time Jobs Opportunity In The Morning!
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Hello! I live in Silver Spring, and I'm looking for a part-time job opportunity in the summer. I have 7 years of experience with children of the following ages: newborn, infant, toddler, and children ages (5-8). I have multiple childcare training certificates:
Infant and Toddler Care 45 hours - Howard Community College
Child...
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"Nathalia was punctual, professional, very friendly, and patient. She took the time to do activities with my 4 yr old. She had a very kind spirit about her that made my son and I both comfortable. I will...
Reviewed by Care member
Thaiana R.
Silver Spring, MD
$18-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
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Hello,
Hope you're doing great today! Thanks for taking a minute to visit my profile. If you're looking for a great, honest, reliable and very lovely babysitter, you've just found. I've been working with kids of all ages in past 6 years. I also had an opportunity to take care of a special need (autism) for a year, which was...
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"Thaiana is great. She took care of my son for nearly 2 years. She was both a friend and a.teacher for him. She cares about the kids she is responsible for. She is personable, has a great attitude, and is...
Reviewed by Erik G.
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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...
Zufan M.
Silver Spring, MD
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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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...
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"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.
Jamila D.
Washington, DC
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available Full-Time For Companionship, Light Housekeeping And Meal Prepping
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I am a former CNA who has over a decade of hands on experience in healthcare. I am passionately dedicated to the care of seniors and special needs individuals. For years I have worked closely with adults living with special needs, Alzheimer's and dementia, as well as physical ailments (both acute and chronic). I am familiar with...
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"Jamila has worked for us on weekends for 2 years. She takes care of both of my elderly parents and does a good job with both. She's friendly, pleasant, reserved, and attentive."
Reviewed by Cecil D.
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Hi my name is Liza and I am a speech pathology masters student at George Washington University. I graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in speech communication disorders. I have babysat kids of all ages (newborn +) and have experience with a wide range of special needs (down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy...
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"Liza did an excellent job taking care of our energetic 2 year old son. We will most certainly call her again when we need a date night babysitter!"
Reviewed by Jelena M.
Beverly H.
Washington, DC
$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Energetic And Creative Babysitter With Strong Background In Education
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I have served as a caregiver, tutor, and educational program leader since high school. I am pediatric CPR and first aid certified, with updated certification as of June 3, 2017. For two summers I worked with a group of five and 6-year-olds as a camp counselor with Harbor Haven, a camp for children with special needs in Northern...
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I'd describe my personality as helpful, kind, empathetic
I like working with kids because I have a passion in helping kids develop new skills and watching them learn new things each day!
One thing you should know about me is that I am flexible and am bilingual in English and Spanish
I have interned in a classroom where I...
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"Alondra looked after my two boys for several months as their afterschool sitter. Alondra was extremely reliable and an excellent communicator. She was very good with my boys, and very patient with them as well....
Reviewed by Care member
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During my spring break I participated in University's Alternative Spring Break community service program with the initiative child development. There, I worked with kindergarteners and middle schoolers with special needs. I love the joy kids bring me because seeing them happy makes me happy, especially if I contributed to their...
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"Trinity is AMAZING! I don’t know if it’s because she’s still young but she has the energy to keep up with my rugrats all day long. Sometimes when I work from home but need to someone to keep an eye on the...
Reviewed by Sandra E.
Shaleia L.
Washington, DC
$15-22/hr • 2 yrs exp
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Hello!
My name is Shaleia and I'm a student. If I were to describe myself I would say that I am diligent, timely, understanding and most importantly that I really love kids.
I began by taking care of my younger relatives. From there I began volunteering at the children's ministry at my church which I did consistently for...
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"Shaleia worked for my family for four months before she returned to college. She was very flexible with my early morning, constantly changing work schedule. She helped get my two children ready for school and...
Reviewed by Kathleen G.
Michelline A.
Laurel, MD
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I am a CNA/HHA assistant with 10+years work experience in care environment, administering medication, providing support and other quality patient care services. I think myself as caring and compassionate and I enjoy helping the elderly and people with special needs. I have worked over 10+years working with and caring for...
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I'm currently available for occasional or one-time evening, overnight, or weekend sitting jobs. I am Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED certified. I have been babysitting for 16 years, spent 2 summers working as a nanny, spent 1 summer working as a camp counselor, and spent 2 years teaching elementary school children. I...
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"Michelle is wonderfully attentive and our 4 year-old son felt very comfortable with her. "
Reviewed by Susan M.
Gary P.
Washington, DC
$25-28/hr • 5 yrs exp
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While in my role working in health care, I exercised a calculated and methodical approach to quality patient care. I am independently motivated, yet I appreciate team efforts and collaborate productively within groups. Additionally, I am knowledgeable with in-patient care planning, assisting with procedures and educating...
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"Mr. Gary is a great tutor to my son. He keeps him focused on his homework. My son is on the autism spectrum and has ADHD. Gary is very patient with H. He has a great sense of humor. He is punctual and...
Reviewed by Jean H.
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I am a GNA, CNA, CMT
I am a caregiver with 9 years experiences . . I provide care for people w
with Alzheimer, Parkinson, mental disabilities, disorder, etc. l provide ADL
. like, giving shower , community outing, laundry, range of motion, companion care, safety supper vision, incontinent care, encourage fluid
intake, excises...
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"Anna N was great with my mother she was a very good help to her needs "
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in College Park, MD
Reena R.
5.0
We had the good fortune of hiring Reena for a few weeks over the summer to provide care and learning for our son, who is a rising kindergartner, plus two kids from another family with whom we arranged a nanny share. Reena was always punctual and dependable, and kept the kids engaged. She even gave...
- Thaisa K.
Anne N.
5.0
Anne Marie is so caring, thoughtful, and helpful! I would highly recommend her to support your family. She will treat them like her own! She also has a ton of knowledge about food & health.
- Chloe G.
Melvis N.
5.0
Melvis is a heaven saint, she pays much to details and so organized as well as dependable. She's got positive energy and does a good job. I would recommend Melvis to you and your family.
Thank you Melvis I hope to work with you again.
- Naomi L.
Icilma J.
5.0
Icilma is probably one of the most genuine, kindhearted person I've ever encountered in my life.
She was a positive influence in my children's life and really helped me navigate my way through motherhood.
I couldn't have asked for a more trustworthy and kind person to help me with raising my...
- Randi W.
Sarah M.
5.0
It was such a pleasure working with Sarah! She babysat for us while we were in town for a family wedding. Despite our crazy schedule, Sarah was super flexible, dependable, and great with our son. Would highly recommend her!
- Sarita M.
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