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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Essex, MD

The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

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Kristen W.


Essex, MD

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Provider

5.0

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I am a patient, easy-going, kind, and loving special needs care provider. I have provided care for children with autism and mental health issues and have been a nanny in general for the past eight years. I have knowledge of medical and health-related topics. I am adept at giving medications. I love the work I do.
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Tiavon B.


Essex, MD

$24-30/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver / Babysitter

5.0

(1)

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I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and EPI Pen Injections. as need I can also help with behavior management I have worked for HCPS at John Archer School Harford County . government therapeutic recreation as well as we rock the Spectrum Forest Hill in. my seven years of experience I have worked...
5.0
"Tiavon plays with my son and works on therapy issues assignments with him, is very good with giving medicine and g-tube feedings and is an overall great caretaker! Thanks for working with us."

Reviewed by Ashley P.

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Rachael H.


Essex, MD

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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Hi! My name is Rachael. I have been teaching with BCPS for 10 years. I am certified to teach Early Childhood, Elementary, and Special Education. I was a nanny for 3 years as well as a summer camp counselor and director for over 6 years. I also have taught summer school and worked at a summer day camp. I have cared for children...
5.0
"Literally the best person to trust your child with! She is hands down the best. Truly cares and has the biggest heart!"

Reviewed by Emily R.

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Emily M.


Essex, MD

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hey everyone! Im Emily! I'm a 24-year-old mom of two kiddos! I have a 1-year-old and a 5-year-old, special needs child. I am also the oldest of 7 children. I have been nannying for 7+ years. I started the year I graduated high school. I currently am a stay at home but looking for a family to grow with! I love the outdoors,...
5.0
"Emily was sweet, polite, friendly, honest, and kind. I talked to her and had hoped to have her as our nanny. Unfortunately we could not have her due to our large dog. we didn't think it was a good idea with...

Reviewed by Mercedes M.

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I am a certified infant teacher and I also have my preschool, CPR/ first aid and my medication distribution certifications. I have experience working with special needs children on a day to day basis and hope I can be a help to you and your family!
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Emily M.


Essex, MD

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

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Hi! I'm Emily! I'm a 22-year-old mom with 3 years of experience with special needs! I have a daughter with congenital heart disease who has had a feeding tube, seizures and is on the autism spectrum! I am looking for a job where I can grow with the family in the same way I grow with my own! I hope I can talk with you soon!...
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Samantha S.


Essex, MD

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Caring Sitter

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25 years old and in University working on my 2nd and 3rd undergrad degrees. Looking for something regular but am opened to one-time jobs. I have my BLS certification (First Aid, CPR, AED) and am vaccinated. I have experience with special needs children from familial experience and I worked at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. My...
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Crystal T.


Essex, MD

$20-50/hr20 yrs exp

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I am a licensed daycare provider in Baltimore county with 20+ years of experience as a nursing technician within the Baltimore county public school system. I also worked with children with special needs for 18 years. I like working with kids because it's my passion in life. In my spare time, I like to read and explore the...
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Jada S.


Essex, MD

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

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Teaching assistant looking for summer work! I have been in the child care industry for about 5 years, working with special needs individuals and children with emotional disabilities. I have experience working with children aged PreK-17, and young adults aged 18-21. I am CPR/First Aid certified as well as a Certified Medication...
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Tiavon B.


Essex, MD

$13-21/hr7 yrs exp

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I have worked with children for 7 years of my life both children with and without special needs in homes and in days cares I know how to care for children of all ages and all needs
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Cheryl H.


Essex, MD

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

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I am a married mother of five grown children. I used to have my own in home licensed daycare in Minnesota. I have experience with all ages, special needs and children who are advanced.
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Madelaine K.


Baltimore, MD

$16/hr7 yrs exp

Your Child's Future Built In Best Friend!

5.0

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Hello! I am Madie, a sophomore at MICA in baltimore. Given my classes- I am not free all day everyday, but I do have my specific hours listed where I would be fully available, punctual, and reliable. I grew up outdoors. I am a funky, patient, hard working, artsy girl! I've been working at a nature school on a farm for the last...
5.0
"Enthusiastic, dependable, problem-solver. Friendly, bright, honest and kid-clever!"

Reviewed by Karin R.

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Odunayo M.


Baltimore, MD

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

5.0

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I am an experienced caregiver . l love taking of kids. l have. worked with healthcare agencies as a caregiver and nanny. l had worked with kids with cerebral palsy, speech delay and disabilities, autism etc. My services includes feeding, bathing, Housekeeping, laundry, homework assistance, going out together to places of fun...
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Danielle H.


Parkville, MD

$20/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hii I'm Danielle, I am friendly, enthusiastic, full of energy, and an extremely hard worker. Fully Vaccinated. Animal Lover.(Parkville/ Nottingham Area). I genuinely enjoy taking care of others and chose to do Care. com because I want to help Others in my free-time. I work full time I am CPR certified. I'm also certified through...
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Julie M.


Parkville, MD

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Private Duty Personal Care Assistant

3.0

(1)

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I have worked in the health care field for 20+ years now and I enjoy my career choice very much. I have experience with @ home care, children w/ special needs, geriatric care, traumatic brain injuries, Parkinson's, MS, paraplegic and quadriplegic care and Alzheimer's. I'm a great cook w/ daily living and personal skills...
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Lauren H.


Baltimore, MD

$16-30/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

5.0

(1)

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Hi there, for the past five years, I have had the privilege of working with children newborn to young teens in various settings. I have previously worked as a newborn/infant assistant teacher on and off, as well as with special needs children in a home care setting as well as a medical daycare. With this, I have familiarity...
5.0
"Lauren was wonderful with our fussy infant - Kind and patient. We enjoyed meeting her and would hire her again!"

Reviewed by Angela J.

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Dorian L.


Baltimore, MD

$10-20/hr7 yrs exp

Date Night / Weekend Caregiver Available

5.0

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Hello! My name is Dorian. I recently graduated from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, with my Masters in Social Work. I am a licensed LGSW, and currently working full-time at a hospital in Baltimore. I have been a part-time caregiver for one boy and one girl for seven years. I was with them from the ages of 7 and 3 until...
5.0
"Dorian worked for us over the summer to pick our son up from camp and watch him/do activities with him until we returned home. My son loved his time with her and she was extremely reliable and easy to...

Reviewed by Omar B.

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Desmyn S.


Baltimore, MD

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Looking For Part-time Job

4.3

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Hi! My name is Desmyn. I graduated from UNC Wilmington with bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Spanish. I am currently earning my MSW from the University of Maryland Baltimore. I'm looking for a part-time, summer position to begin in late April or early May! I have provided for multiple families over the past years, with...
5.0
"Desmyn took care of my two kids this summer and provided a warm, fun filled, and caring environment. She was so easy to work with and the kids love her. She was always reliable, responsible, and had excellent...

Reviewed by Megan M.

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Takita T.


Dundalk, MD

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny In Search Of Full-time Or Summer 2019 Position

5.0

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I've provided child care for 20 years. This includes meal prep, bathing, homework assistance, aftercare, assigning my own extra-curricular assignments to assist in maintaining the current curriculum studied in the child's classroom, infant care, scheduled outings, transportation to and from home, overnight care, and teaching...
5.0
"Takita was great! She watched our 2.5 year old for one evening while we were in town for a family event. She was very responsive, provided a reference, and had strong experience in childcare so that all made me...

Reviewed by Care member

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Tina A.


Baltimore, MD

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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I have my CPR/first aide and AED certifications. Along for caring for your child(ren), I can assist in household duties. Such as cooking and cleaning. I have experience with children and seniors.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Essex, MD

Tiavon B.

5.0

Tiavon plays with my son and works on therapy issues assignments with him, is very good with giving medicine and g-tube feedings and is an overall great caretaker! Thanks for working with us.

- Ashley P.

Rachael H.

5.0

Literally the best person to trust your child with! She is hands down the best. Truly cares and has the biggest heart!

- Emily R.

Emily M.

5.0

Emily was sweet, polite, friendly, honest, and kind. I talked to her and had hoped to have her as our nanny. Unfortunately we could not have her due to our large dog. we didn't think it was a good idea with her needing to bring her baby. I really liked her very much. She has substance and...

- Mercedes M.

Madelaine K.

5.0

Madie is great! She took care of our 3-year old and 11-month old in our hotel room while we were here on vacation. She gave us lots of kid-friendly suggestions of things to do in the area, and while she was babysitting she texted me updates which I appreciated. The kids had fun and were well taken...

- Care member

Lauren H.

5.0

Lauren was wonderful with our fussy infant - Kind and patient. We enjoyed meeting her and would hire her again!

- Angela J.

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Ratings for Essex, MD special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Essex, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.