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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Gaithersburg, MD
The average rate is $20/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
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Erika G.
Gaithersburg, MD
$17-29/hr • 5 yrs exp
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I have a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a diploma in childhood education. I'm confident, energetic and organized. My passion is caring for kids and their wonderful world; I have experience with children with particular needs. With my skills and experience, I can provide a supervised, safe, and stable environment for your...
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Petra M.
Gaithersburg, MD
$25-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have over 10 years of experience with individuals with disability. I accept DDA clientes who need help with travel training, running errands, budgeting, academics and so much more
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Yat Tung H.
Gaithersburg, MD
$18-40/hr • 1 yrs exp
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I am currently a first-year entry-level doctoral student studying occupational therapy, and I recently graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park with a bachelor's in Psychology. Because of my interest in working with the neurodivergent population, I have had lots of experience working with children with special...
5.0
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I am a mother of three grown children, one with special needs. I also have two grandchildren, ages 7 & 3 and 1 Golden doodle! I have a degree in Early Childhood Education, certification in Elementary Education, and extended experience with special needs children. My experiences have given me great opportunities to work closely...
5.0
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I am an experienced private duty caregiver with more than 20 yrs of experience. I am highly reliable, loving, and kind. Having long enjoyed serving elderly and special needs patients. My experience includes supporting active people as well as those with limited mobility, including those with all forms of dementia. My target area...
5.0
"Gertrude became a member of our family in her primary role as caregiver for my elderly parents in their home. She worked full time and more for us for about eight years, and was always loving, compassionate,...
Reviewed by Karen H.
4.3
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I am a certified child care provider with 10 years of experience working with twin, and Special Needs children . I am a Certified Nurse's Assistant, CPR and First Aid health care provider. I love children, and I get along with them. I have always built a good relationship with family. I am seeking a position where my...
5.0
"Selly worked with our family for more than four years. She was with our oldest son for most of his life and our youngest for his entire life. Our sons love Selly and consider her like family.
From the...
Reviewed by Michael G.
Charlene O.
Rockville, MD
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Career Nanny/Teacher Of 20 Years Looking For Full-Time Job
5.0
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Hi. I have 25 years of childcare experience. Childten are my passion! I just finish nannying for a family for 3 years, with 4 sweet children, 4-year-old(twins), 6 and 9(special needs). Both parents are physicians I created and implemented daily a stimulating structured schedule. Consisted of music, art, outdoor activities,...
5.0
"My kids love to be with Charlene because she always makes sure she is fully engaged with them and attentive to their needs. She is creative and kind and my kids consider her like family. She encourages my kids...
Reviewed by Rachel W.
5.0
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My experience includes: *Teacher in Peru with children 4 and 5 years old. *Babysitter in USA with children -9 to 11 years old *Nanny for special needs child from 9 years until 15-years (6 years) *Presently nanny of 2-month-old twins. *Presently Nanny of 4-month-15 Days old Twins . *
5.0
"So blessed to have had Ms. Carmen as our nanny for the past two years. We have two very active boys, 3 and 11 months. She has never been late nor has she taken a sick day in two years. She is extremely flexible...
Reviewed by Cherie T.
Renee W.
Silver Spring, MD
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
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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...
5.0
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I have over 10 years of babysitting experience caring for kids between the ages of newborn to 14 years old. I have experience with overnight care, after school care, and experience working with children with special needs. Growing up , I babysat my younger brother and now he has kids of his own! I love my niece and nephew to...
5.0
"Samantha has watched our son since he was a newborn now 7 months old. She is extremely reliable, dependable, and knowledgeable. She is soon to be a nurse and I trust her with all her educational background with...
Reviewed by Natasha K.
5.0
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I am a mother of 4 children. I have been working with special needs children for 15+ years and elderly care for 20+ years.
5.0
"Bertha is the BEST. She is very skilled in all areas of care, from working with my disabled daughter with autism for many years, which she still does to this day, to caring for my mom with Parkinson's until...
Reviewed by Ayda S.
Susan A.
Potomac, MD
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Care Provider Specializing In Special Needs Or Children W/ The Need For More In div. Attn.
4.0
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I have worked with children my whole life and always seemed to veer towards the ones that need a little more one-one attn. to later find out a diagnosis or to soon be diagnosed with something, and my extra attn. to details and focus were a good way to start implementing and focusing specific skills.
I currently specialize in...
5.0
"Susan is truly a find when it comes to caring for kids with special needs. There's no one more compassionate and protective of individuals who lack the ability to advocate for themselves. She is staunchly...
Reviewed by Myron T.
Thaiana R.
Silver Spring, MD
$18-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
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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...
5.0
"Thaiana picks up our kids in the afternoons and takes them to their after school activities. She is a pleasure to work with We regularly change up drop off times and locations, which can be hectic. Thaiana...
Reviewed by Jocelyn H.
3.7
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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.
5.0
"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 someone who could work around my work hours as well as my...
Reviewed by Nyaboke B.
5.0
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Compassionate, openness, reliable, empathy empowerment , hardworking, willingness and dedication loving
5.0
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I have experience in many areas of caring. I have nannied for evening time parents meeting groups where I watched a range of 3-8 children all between the ages of 3-10yrs old. I have younger cousins between 1-10yrs old so I am excellent with children and babies and always treat them like they are my own. I have a natural way with...
5.0
"Kimberlee was fantastic! She walked in and immediately started playing with our kids, which we really appreciated. They warmed up to her right away. She also gave us an update during our outing to let us know...
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Susan A.
Potomac, MD
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced.special Needs Mom. Looking To See What I Can Learn From Your Child, As Well As What I
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Work with various levels of autism, verbal & nonverbal, behavioral, children with feeding tubes, children with emotional, mental and or physical disorders to minimal LD.
Each is a child and unique and first a individual, whom wants to learn, love play and be accepted like everyone else.
5.0
"Susan is very caring and helpful. She did great with my son."
Reviewed by Alin C.
Fatou S.
Germantown, MD
$16-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
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My name is Fatou. I have over 5 years experience with developmental disability. Have done some trainings on developmental disability and mental health. I am also a certified nursing assistant for over 15 years of experience and also being nanny for a long time. I have CPR, first aid and Cna/Gna license with the state of...
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I am 3 years experienced take care of autism babies. Toddles and pre teens. Would love to assist you taking care of your baby. Let's schedule a time to talk and get to know each other.
5.0
"We hire Ms Lika when my aupair finished her year. We’re in a blind, and we couldn't believe our luck. She was so sweet with our 4 kids, who just lit up with her and was sad to see her going at the end of the...
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Nadya A.
Olney, MD
$15-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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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.
5.0
"Nadya is very professional, warm and engaging. Our daughter, who has special needs, really enjoys being with Nadya."
Reviewed by Cindy G.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Gaithersburg, MD
Gertrude V.
5.0
Gertrude became a member of our family in her primary role as caregiver for my elderly parents in their home. She worked full time and more for us for about eight years, and was always loving, compassionate, and dependable. She cared deeply for my parents, and took great pains to make their lives...
- Karen H.
Selly S.
5.0
Selly worked with our family for more than four years. She was with our oldest son for most of his life and our youngest for his entire life. Our sons love Selly and consider her like family.
From the start, Selly has taken responsibility for her time with the kids. She finds activities in the...
- Michael G.
Charlene O.
5.0
My kids love to be with Charlene because she always makes sure she is fully engaged with them and attentive to their needs. She is creative and kind and my kids consider her like family. She encourages my kids to engage in activities that require them to use their bodies and their minds, but she...
- Rachel W.
Carmen R.
5.0
So blessed to have had Ms. Carmen as our nanny for the past two years. We have two very active boys, 3 and 11 months. She has never been late nor has she taken a sick day in two years. She is extremely flexible and has always been willing to work with us. She loves taking the boys to the library and...
- Cherie T.
Samantha C.
5.0
Samantha has watched our son since he was a newborn now 7 months old. She is extremely reliable, dependable, and knowledgeable. She is soon to be a nurse and I trust her with all her educational background with children. She has been kind and attentive to our son every single time; with play time;...
- Natasha K.
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Ratings for Gaithersburg, MD special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Gaithersburg, MD are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 38 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.