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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Fort Washington, MD
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Fort Washington, MD
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Hi, I have been taking care of children for over 5 years. This has included special needs children. I am willing to travel a short distance from my house. I'm a Christian. I believe in Jesus Christ as my Savior. My availability is pretty flexible.
Please let me know what you need. We have 2 dogs and a cat. I love photography...
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"Christian child care is important to me and I am so thankful for Ainsley. She cares for my 3 and 1 year old nieces. She is very hands on and dedicated. Ainsley keeps us informed of the daily activities with...
Reviewed by Linda S.
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Caring!! Dependable!! Professional!
Experience-25 years
Facilities where I have worked- hospitals maternity wards-daycare , military bases-mental wards for children-private homes
Certificates, cna, CPR, first aid
Specialize , in infants, special needs, Down syndrome, autism
Offering , infant care only Monday-Friday ,...
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I'd love to work with your children. I have been an ESL teacher at Prince George's County Public Schools for the past four years. I have MSDE certification in ESL K-12 and Special Education. My current position has allowed me to work and collaborate with students from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds. With my ESL...
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I have worked mostly with autistic children. I have been around hard of hearing, dyslexic, and mentally delayed children for long periods of time. I hope to hear from you soon.
Josette S.
Fort Washington, MD
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full Time Caregiver- Available 8am-3pm Monday -Thursday And Fri And Sar - 12pm-8pm
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I've worked with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities for more than 25 years. I started in the School system with students diagnosed with (Learning Disability, moderate to severe physical and mental disabilities, and Autism). From there, I started working in group homes with adults with various disabilities. It has always...
Shellie F.
Fort Washington, MD
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hello everyone... I look forward to hearing from you all, And I hope to meet and work for some amazing people!. I have over 25 years of experience in the Nursing Field... I have had the opportunity to work for, The Hospital for Sick children for three years! The kids I worked with were Amazing , Brave Warriors!!! They had a host...
Cindy C.
Fort Washington, MD
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hello everyone! My name is Cindy, I'm 22, I recently graduated from Towson University with a degree in psychology. I've taken courses in infant and child development, adolescent development and children with special needs. Besides taking care of my little cousins for years, I have experience with working with patients. I...
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Hello! my name is Tamia, I am located in Fort Washington MD, willing to travel. I've been working and caring for young children for over 14 years, with an 9yr track record of professional teaching. My love for children, teaching, and care giving is unmatched. I obtained my CDA in preschool, however, I have experience working...
Janeth S.
Alexandria, VA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Special Needs / Preschool Assistant Teacher Looking For Full Time/part Time Job
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Hello! My name is Janet . I have 13+ years experience working with children. Moved recently from Prince William County. I worked for 13 years at Signal Hill Elementary as a Preschool Assistant Teacher and had previously work for 6 years at Randolf Elementary with special needs children. I have excellent references and would be...
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"We've worked with Janeth for almost a year and she's great. Our 3 year old loves her - but he's starting pr-kindergarten.
Janeth has a natural love of children and works hard to have great crafts and...
Reviewed by Kevin J.
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Versatile bilingual daycare teacher/speech therapist for children with special needs with B. S degree in psychology and over 6 years of professional experience. Compassionate to children and well-equipped with adequate training and practical communication skills.
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"Absolutely fantastic caregiver! We are so lucky to have Hanan to care for our 6 month old daughter. She is so loving, professional, and experienced. Within the first few hours of being at our home, she...
Reviewed by Jane C.
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I would like to start my introduction by thanking you for your interest in me! ! My name is Sydney and I am a Patient Care Technician. Along with my medical title, I have my BLS licensure and a Nursing Care Partner certification through Sentara College Of Health Sciences. Currently, I am furthering my education within Nursing. I...
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"Sydney was very dependable, cheerful, and professional. We definitely would hire her again!"
Reviewed by Archer S.
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My joy is caring for children. My background of being a homeschool mom of four children, including a special needs child, and serving as an educational professional for over 10 years has given me extensive knowledge in childhood development. I thrive in creating a flexible schedule and working with boundaries to meet individual...
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"Patty nannied our 2 year old daughter and was wonderful. She was always early, was a great communicator and accepts feedback well, and my daughter loved her! She was wonderful about connecting with other...
Reviewed by Allie H.
Marilis G.
Alexandria, VA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I can see in their eyes, smile and face the work that I do. That fillet my heart.
I was volunteer in Patronato Luz del Ciego. Since I was 10 years old, I was working with people who are blind, low vision and seniors (this is in my mom's job).
Since 2000 I had my first observation and then my own patients with special need...
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During my time in college, I was asked by a professor who was a member of my church to babysit his two little girls (eventually became three girls plus the family's mischievous Golden Retriever). I babysat for them and many other families in my college town.
While attending graduate school in Texas, I was employed by a nanny...
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"Hannah has watched our 2 elementary kids plus another kid since September of 2020. She has been absolutely amazing with the 3 kids during a very difficult year due to COVID. She actively engages and plays with...
Reviewed by Amy G.
Creusa G.
Alexandria, VA
$32/hr • 20 yrs exp
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Hi, my name is Creusa "Luci". I started my career as a neonatal nurse in Brazil. I was the nanny and then house manager for the former American Ambassador to Brazil and other countries in Latin American for 19 years. I have experience with infants and babies of all ages, including babies with special needs. I also have extensive...
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"Luci is great with babies. You can tell she loves what she does and knows a great deal about how to care for them. She is professional and always arrives on time or early. We trust her with our child and are...
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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...
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"So glad we found Shannel! She is dependable, always on time ans very comfortable with our daughter with special needs. "
Reviewed by Karen M.
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Children have always occupied a big part of my heart. I remember growing up, It hurt me so much to hear people say because you love kids so, you might not have your own in the future.
I'm so glad that was just a myth because WOW It would have been sad to choose between having my own and loving every child out there.
I was an...
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"Lethukuthula is wonderful babysitter who we always enjoy having in our home, and our daughter loves her! She has my highest recommendation. "
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Doris S.
Alexandria, VA
$24/hr • 5 yrs exp
Looking For A Nanny For Your Children? I Am Here To Help You. Please Contact Me.
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Hello everyone, have many years of experience with children, I had my own child care for 10 years then I moved to a new great experience working with special needs children which I worked for 4 years. Av July 1
I'd describe my personality as responsible person, that like to be on time at work every day also complete with tasks...
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"Doris is like family to us now. She worked as my daughter's in-home nanny from the time that L. was 4mos to 2yrs. She was willing to commute for L. because of how much she cared and how strong their bond...
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My name is Marilis. I am from Panama. I have 22 years of experience working with kids (Mix age and special need). I love working with kids, having fun with them, activities for their development. I am easy going, honest, punctual person. I have really good reference.
Spanish-English.
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"We have been using Marilis as an occasional sitter for our boys (5 & 8) for at least two years now and she is wonderful. Like some of her other families, I hesitate to post my rave review for fear that she...
Reviewed by Carissa E.
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My name is Jessica and I have been working as an ABA therapist for the past 3 years. I have a lot of experience with children of all ages who have special needs, and have worked with multiple children who were non-verbal. I also have a bachelors degree in education, and a currently working towards my masters in social...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fort Washington, MD
Ainsley T.
5.0
I hired Ainsley for childcare for my then 15 month old. Unfortunately my daughter did not engage well during the visit but it had nothing to do with Ainsley. Ainsley was patient and pleasant! She came prepared with age appropriate activities. I was saddened when my daughter did not adjust well...
- Sheandinita D.
Janeth S.
5.0
We live in Alexandria, Fort Hunt area and have worked with Ms. Janeth on a few occasion. Janeth is wonderful! I recommend her from all my heart. My son adores her and I wish I could keep her forever. :)
Very kind, considerate, a true professional she is the best nanny a parent can ask for for their...
- Jules J.
Hanan J.
5.0
Absolutely fantastic caregiver! We are so lucky to have Hanan to care for our 6 month old daughter. She is so loving, professional, and experienced. Within the first few hours of being at our home, she quickly demonstrated how she is a natural with caring for young, demanding babies and...
- Jane C.
Sydney K.
5.0
Sydney was very dependable, cheerful, and professional. We definitely would hire her again!
- Archer S.
Patty F.
5.0
Patty watched my daughter part-time over the summer. My toddler had so much fun going for walks, playing at the park, and doing crafts with Patty! They spent most of the morning out and about, getting out all that toddler energy. Patty also found local story times for them to attend! Overall we had...
- Michelle A.
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