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Deborah O.

Certified Nurses Assistant, General Nurses Assistant

Germantown, MD

3.7(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a Certified Nurses Assistant and Geriatric Nurses Assistant. I have 3 years of experience working with individuals who have special needs. I am willing to drive and do household cleaning whenever possible.

Nyaboke B. says "I needed help with my daughter for about six months while I was working in Washington DC ...I was very hesitant at first with the website and finding...

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Leilani M.

House Manager / Nanny

Clarksburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
HOUSE MANAGER / NANNY Household management, meal prep, family assistant errands, scheduling, extensive DMV driving, and space organization. I find joy in cooking, swimming, art, being outdoors, and engaging children in educational play. Trained experience: Communication Regulation Partner (CRP) - Assist nonspeaking...

April P. says "We met with Leilani to interview for short term assistance that ended up not fitting with our circumstances, but we were very glad to meet Leilani and will...

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Monica M.

Rockville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I am Monica very respectful young lady who likes to spend time with kids. I have a positive energy and I love being a role model for the kids. I have 6 years' experience working with kids, 6 months-6 years boys and girls. I also have experience on special needs kids with autism and ADHD highly function and non-verbal. I like...

Aisha J. says "Monica has babysat for me on two occasions and my girls love her. She is punctual, engaging and very attentive to the children. I will definitely book...

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Renee W.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Hello, My name is Renee. I am 23 years old. I am an EMT with Sandy Spring Vol Fire Department (since 2013), I was also active duty Navy, Corpsman/Medic (since 2015). I have experience with special needs, persons on the spectrum, kids and the elderly. I've grown up assisting my mother who has cerebral palsy. I am here to help...
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Monica M.

Private Nurse

Rockville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a retired Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist and Massage Therapist from Scandinavia/ North Europe. I provide full range of services with Special needs, including skilled Nursing/ Rehabilitative/ Personal Care, which is top quality, highly personalized care. I have experience with most hospital ICU unit equipment use and...

Evy K. says "Monica has been my RN and Physical Therapist a long time. She has unbelievable amount of patience and uncanny knowledge how to care for a 93 years old woman...

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Kura M.

Part-time Babysitter

Rockville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
I am a dedicated childcare professional with over 10 years of experience working with children in a variety of settings, including daycare centers, after-school programs, and private homes. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to support children of all ages and developmental stages, including those with special...

Jacqueline M. says "Kura was a blessing to our family last year. She got my two children (7 and 9) ready for school and walked/drove them to school every morning. We...

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Nadya A.

Olney, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I am a loving caring person. My clients are just like my grand parents or a family member to me. with my 12 years experience your beloved ones will be taking care of with compassion.

Cindy G. says "Nadya is very professional, warm and engaging. Our daughter, who has special needs, really enjoys being with Nadya."

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Gabriela O.

Derwood, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
19 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
With almost two decades of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers, I am passionate about creating a nurturing and stimulating environment. Such experience has provided me with a strong foundation for understanding child development. I enjoy engaging children through outdoor activities, board games,...

Nadine T. says "I was apprehensive about hiring someone in my home for the first time, and meeting Gabby changed my whole outlook! She has a great personality, can-do...

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Danielle G.

I Am A Loving 34-Year-Old Female Who Is Looking For A Part-Time Nanny Job Or Other Tasks.

Olney, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm Danielle, loving sister, daughter and Aunt of some adorable little toddlers! I have a Dual Bachelor's degree in Mass Communications, and Public Relations. I have been a nanny for many different families for over the course of 15+ years. My mom has been a foster mother my entire life so I have spent plenty of time...

Faqir A. says "Danielle has helped our family tremendously with early morning care, after school care, date night care and even overnight. She is 100% dependable and...

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Camila M.

Germantown, MD

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Camila, and I'm looking for a full-time or part-time nanny position. With 7+ years of experience as a nanny, including caring for children with special needs, I am dedicated to helping families ease their day-to-day stresses by ensuring their little ones are safe, loved, and happy Key Qualifications: CPR and...

Care Member says "Camila was an absolute pleasure to work with. She provided expert, compassionate care to our infant daughter. Camila is heavily engaged in her...

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Denise G.

Caring Compassionate Professional

Rockville, MD

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 10 years experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities I can help with bathing grooming meal preparation , laundry as well as companionship, light household duties.
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Kathleen K.

Nurturing And Educational Nanny

Rockville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a passionate, experienced and fun-loving child care provider who has over 15 years experience teaching and caring for children from newborn to 13 years of age as a teacher's aide at a family child care center, an intern at an elementary school and as a live-in and live-out nanny for many families large and small. My most...

Karla R. says "Kathy is AMAZING! She is great at incorporating my child's interest into their play. For example, he loves Teenage Ninja Turtles and she created a whole...

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Rachelle K.

Part-Time Babysitter/Caregiver Available

Germantown, MD

4.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 61 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am a responsible, honest, trustworthy adult with 35 years of experience babysitting children and raising my own son, who is 28 years old and now my grandchildren. I have a Top Secret Security Clearance and currently work for the Federal Government in the Pentagon. I have excellent references for both my babysitting experience...

Care Member says "I have been using Rachelle for 3 years now and she is amazing, trust worthy, prompt, and great with kids. She does some light housework related to the...

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Andrea G.

Caregiver & Pet Sitter

Rockville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have experience caring for newborns up until age 13. As an aunt of three (plus), I often cared for my niece when she was a newborn and on. I have experience caring for a friends newborn, up until age 2 and also cared for two young boys, one with ASD, beginning at age 2 and 4 for five years. I have cared for another young boy...

Allie B. says "Andrea has a gentle disposition and is so patient with children. Her imagination allows her to carry on a conversation with toddlers so naturally. She...

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Charlene O.

Nanny In Your Home

Rockville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
Hello. I have 20+ years of childcare experience. Children are my passion! I just finish nannying for a family for three years, with four sweet children(4-year-old twins, 7and 9, both with special needs) Both parents are physicians. I created and implemented a daily active structured schedule. I assisted with taking the children...

Rachel W. says "Charlene is a very warm, engaging caregiver. She watches our children, a shy 3 year old, an energetic 8 year old and a dramatic 10 year old and handles...

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Diane N.

Flexible Caregiver Avalaible!!!

Rockville, MD

4.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I am an experienced Caregiver with CPR and First Aid certifications. Organized and collaborative team player strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Proficient in caring for geriatric patients to improve overall health and well being. I managed the daily activities and recreation of children with special need.

Ellen O. says "We only had Diane for 3 hours but she was great. What I loved the most was that she interacted with my infant twins so well, and she played with them a...

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Rachel T.

Rockville, MD

4.0(0)
from
$19/hr
1 year experience
My name is Rachel and I am a child care/special needs professional. I have experience working with children of all ages from all different circumstances and abilities. I am also open to working with teens and adults. I am caring, creative, responsible, energetic, perceptive, and engaging with a great sense of humor and a focus...
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Sarahbel C.

Fun, Loving, Experienced Nanny

Germantown, MD

from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, I have extensive experience with children of every age from newborn to teenage years. I have worked with Montessori education, and have experience with special needs and Autism. I'm fun, loving, patient and creative. Well organized and love to work together with parents to create a smooth and trusting relationship. I love...
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Noel C.

Clarksburg, MD

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
For over 10 years, I've found immense joy in nurturing children's growth and development. My previous babysitting experiences sparked a passion for making a positive impact on young lives and supporting families. I bring patience, creativity, and a friendly demeanor to every interaction. I'm happy to provide regular updates via...
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Kyla S.

Rockville, MD

from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi! i'm kyla i'm 22 years old, I am a fourth year college student studying to become a pediatric medical social worker . I am certified through Red Cross since I have worked as a lifeguard and have been trained in CPR and AED. I have experience with infants and am comfortable with kids of any age. I am also a Registered...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $21.00/hr as of August 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Gaithersburg, MD

Special Needs Caregivers in Gaithersburg, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Deborah O.

I needed help with my daughter for about six months while I was working in Washington DC ...I was very hesitant at first with the website...

- Nyaboke B.

Leilani M.

We met with Leilani to interview for short term assistance that ended up not fitting with our circumstances, but we were very glad to meet...

- April P.

Monica M.

Monica has babysat for me on two occasions and my girls love her. She is punctual, engaging and very attentive to the children. I will...

- Aisha J.

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