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Tammy S.

LOVES CHILDREN

Woodbine, MD

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am an energetic mother of three grown sons. Who are all successful and happy. I have worked at Safeway grocery store for 22 years. Before that I worked with special needs children. I would like to get back to working with children because that is what I enjoy. I have great organizational skills and have always been good at...
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Margaret P.

Sykesville, MD

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$15/hr
6 years experience
I am a senior in college, and am studying to be a special education teacher with a Physical or other Health Impairment (POHI) certification. I have loved working with individuals with physical disabilities and autism for 5 years!
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Yaping S.

Ellicott City, MD

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
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I am an experienced, highly responsible, kind au pair, currently taking care of two little girls. One just turned 4, and the other has special needs due to congenital muscular dystrophy. I need to assist her with almost everything, ensuring her well-being and safety. I can be a fun playmate, a good older sister, and a qualified...
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Carolyn K.

Energetic SLP Offering Babysitting/Tutoring Services

Ellicott City, MD

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Carolyn and I am an engaging, energetic, and conscientious 27-year-old seeking occasional or part-time employment as a babysitter or tutor. I have been working as a pediatric speech-language pathologist for the past four years after receiving my M. A. from GWU. My experience as a SLP and, as a babysitter/nanny...
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Susan C.

Childcare

Clarksville, MD

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
I've been surrounded by little ones for most of my life-becoming an aunt at 13 and helping raise four amazing nieces and nephews. Babysitting has always come naturally to me, whether it's caring for my sister's kids, helping out neighbors and friends, or creating fun and safe environments for children of all ages. I've also...
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Emily D.

Special Needs Nanny

Woodbine, MD

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I am currently a teacher at Beauvoir elementary school. I recently moved from Savannah, where I was the head of museum education at a historical house. Because of this, I know how to stimulate a child's mind through activity and education. I not only have an extensive resume on childcare, but I also have in-depth experience on...
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Jordan M.

West Friendship, MD

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$16/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
In 2020 I worked full time in a special needs classroom (grades kindergarten through 5th) as a teachers aide and have finished 2 1/2 years of elementary Ed bachelors degree. I have also nannied for four different families since 2020 and had my own child in 2023. I am looking for a part time, summer position with a family that...
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Alexis B.

Brookeville, MD

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a 26-year-old college student working towards my degree in Public Health. I am a very reliable, patient, and caring person who has more than 10 years of experience caring for children. I love to play, do educational activities, and crafts with the children. I have been babysitting since my early teen years, including...
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Alexis M.

Experienced Nurse Aide

Woodstock, MD

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I have been studying in the medical fields since 2016. (I enrolled in college courses prior to graduating high school). I've been working in a long term care facility for approximately a year now. Within that time span I've learned a wide range of skills that include but are not limited to, changing colonoscopy bags,...
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Flora D.

Gaithersburg, MD

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
companionship
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Hello! My name is Flora, and I bring over 5 years of hands-on caregiving experience, both personal and professional. My journey began when I became the primary caregiver for my father after his stroke. This experience shaped my heart for elderly care and taught me the importance of patience and dignity, In addition to elderly...
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Camila D.

Spanish Babysitter

Sykesville, MD

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$15/hr
7 years experience
I'm 27 years old I'm from Colombia. I am a second grade teacher. I have 7 years of experience taking care/teaching children from ages 0 to 12 years old. Experience with newborns Experience with twins Experience with specials needs. I love making simple crafts, cooking recipes, teaching Spanish, and playing outdoors with...
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Sydni B.

Woodstock, MD

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$18/hr
I am a mom of an autistic child that is Gtube dependent and was on a ventilator for 2 years, trached for 3. I have Experience with autism and bathing and diapering children and adults.
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Cheyenne H.

Mount Airy, MD

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Hi! I am currently a full time Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) working with pre-school aged children with autism. I am looking a part time opportunity in the evenings during the week. I am positive and patient caregiver. I have a variety of caregiving experiences, including senior care and special needs care over the last...
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Michelle E.

Lisbon, MD

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Hi, I'm Michelle, and I have 14 years of experience in taking care of elderly and with people with disabilities and I am a positive person and always willing to learn about everything.
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Jillian R.

Marriottsville, MD

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have previous experience working with children and adults with special needs. I was a paraeducator for Howard County Public Schools one summer in a special needs classroom and have been a counselor at Camp Inclusion in the past.
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Jalyria T.

Sykesville, MD

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience in a school setting working with children with special needs and also in a home living setting working with adults with special needs .
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Marcela C.

Experienced & Energetic Babysitter Looking For Childcare Opportunities In Charlottesville

Woodbine, MD

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Hi, my name is Marcela I speak English and Portuguese I'm available for a nanny position! Let me tell you a little bit about me, I have more than 8 years of experience with kids, SKILLS experience with kids age 0-13yo Experience with Special needs Volunteered for 2 years in a orphanage in Brazil. CPR certified I love...
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Kimberly B.

Part-time Special Needs Provider

Ellicott City, MD

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have two years of experience caring for children with special needs. From 2009-2010 I was the full time nanny for a 2-year-old boy with speech delays and low muscle tone. From 2010-2011 I was the full time nanny for a 9-month-old with cerebral palsy. For both positions I worked with the children's parents and therapists to...
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Jessica M.

Brookeville, MD

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$13/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
-Head tutor and counselor at Echelon Academy, a special needs school for children of all ages -Pre-K teacher at Sherwood High School -Tutor and Mentor at St. Luke's High Flyers -Head counselor at Sandy Spring Friends day camp -Babysitter for several years
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Taylor M.

God Bless

Woodbine, MD

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$38/hr
4 years experience
I have nannied/assisted families over the years off and on for several families, ranging from newborn to 13 years old. The largest (and last) family I have nannied for was a family of 5 lovely children (4 boys and one newborn baby girl). I have also worked as a chef in a local organic market and have experience with children...
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