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Shana L S.


Glen Arm, MD

$25/hr

Honest Caring And Professional

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My professional experience includes 20 years of health care experience in sleep and respiratory care. I have personal experience with special needs care and support as my daughter had special needs when she was young and was very speech/language delayed. She is currently within normal developmental limits but am very familiar...
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Shana L S.


Glen Arm, MD

$20/hr

Honest, Dependable And Caring

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I have over 20 years of health care experience working in Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine. I have experience in home care and medical devices. Additionally, I have some personal special needs experience as my daughter had significant special needs and speech and language delays during her early childhood. I am a practical,...
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Odunayo M.


Baltimore, MD

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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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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Marnie D.


Monkton, MD

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Experienced Flexible Childcare

5.0

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Hi! My name is Marnie. I am a part time teacher and a proud mom of 3 girls (ages 20, 22, & 25). I work 9am-12 noon teaching Pre-Kindergarten. My afternoons are free and I would love to help you with childcare or personal household assistant type jobs. I am CPR/First Aid Certified and have had a criminal background check for...
5.0
"As a working mom of twin 2 year boys, I really needed help with household chores such as dishes, laundry, ironing, organizing the toys and living room. I was so lucky to meet Marnie, she is dependable,...

Reviewed by Goksen B.

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Aleigha M.


Towson, MD

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Dedicated And Excited Babysitter!

5.0

(2)

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Hello! I am a University graduate who has a Bachelor's Degree in Family and Human Services. I am passionate about making children's lives exciting and fun as well as safe and comfortable. Being open-minded and accepting of all people is something I am passionate about and I love to encourage children to do the same. I have...
5.0
"Aleigha was a delight! She's responsible, prompt, and worked so well with our 3 year old son (particularly through some of his more challenging behaviors!). "

Reviewed by Laura K.

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Christine M.


Baltimore, MD

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

I Am A Part-time Caregiver With Full Potential.

4.2

(5)

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Patient-Focused, Compassionate, CPR-Certified and Ambitious Highly Motivated Certified Nursing Assistant with 12 years of work experience in healthcare field.
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Miniya J.


Baltimore, MD

$20-35/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

(6)

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Hello, all! I am a junior in college. Being a nanny is the main way I pay for school so with hiring me, you are also helping me to accomplish my dreams and goals while getting quality care in the process. I am friendly, fun, compassionate, trustworthy, and patient. I love children. I have 3 younger siblings of my own who I have...
5.0
"We love working with Miniya! She is wonderful with our 2 young kids. She loves to play games with them, read with them, and take them to the playground when school is closed. She's our go-to sitter for nights...

Reviewed by Care member

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Clara C.


Baltimore, MD

$25-35/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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I have a B. A. in Economics from Dickinson College, and have been working with children since I was 14 years old, including serving as a nanny for four families. (References available upon request) I have experience with infants and toddlers, and have cared for children with special needs, including feeding tubes. I have had...
5.0
"Clara was absolutely wonderful in every way. I cannot recommend her highly enough. She was so kind and loving and the ideal caretaker. We are so grateful to Clara! "

Reviewed by Care member

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Tamara R.


Baltimore, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(8)

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Hi! I'm Tamara and I am a part time enrichment theater teacher at Creative Alliance nanny and mom of three I have been nanny for over 10 years and have experience with all ages and kids with special needs. I've done a lot of babysitting over the years in baltimore city and county. I'm looking for more occasional babysitting on...
5.0
"Tamara is very reliable and punctual. I love that she is bilingual. She is intuitive and helps without needing to be asked. She reads, and plays games with my son before dropping off and sends me a picture of...

Reviewed by Veronica S.

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Melody O.


Rosedale, MD

$28-36/hr

I'm Great With Kids! Fun And Responsible!

5.0

(2)

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Hi! I'm Melody. I love working with kids, and am happy to help where I can! I have 7 years of experience in child care. I'm a registered behavior therapist, I am certified to work with special needs children, and also am a certified nursing assistant. I also work part time as a psychiatric counselor for children! Looking forward...
5.0
"Melody watched our infant son for us in our home for 4 months in the Winter of 2022. She helped us navigate a difficult period (personal injury and heightened COVID risk) with professionalism and patience. Her...

Reviewed by Shira H.

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Jaime S.


Towson, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(13)

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I am very passionate about working with seniors, children and individuals with special needs. I have worked with families of all as well as my own family members. My mom has MS so that drives me to help as many families as I can since she is currently totally independent. I have worked for the ARC of Howard Co. for over 2 years...
5.0
"My experience with Ms.Jamie was Wonderful!!!! She was caring, nice,attentive, to all the need of my child. We absolutely love her!!"

Reviewed by Care member

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Allison H.


Towson, MD

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Can Be A Part-Time Or Full Time Care Giver!

5.0

(1)

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Hello! I am a kindergarten teacher and Maryland state certified Reading Specialist. I just completed my masters in reading this summer. I've been in child care for 15 years and love children! I am CPR and First Aid certified. Not only do I love children, but I am very fond of dogs. I just adopted my own dog this past spring. I...
5.0
"Allison is great with kids! She is super reliable and my boys had a blast with her. I will definitely hire her again and again!"

Reviewed by Steph D.

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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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Therese H.


Baltimore, MD

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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I recently graduated from Columbia with my master's in social work. In 2017 I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a BA in Human Development and Family Studies. I have been babysitting and nannying for over 10 years, and have experience with children ages 1 month to 15 years. I also have experience with...
5.0
"Therese was excellent. She was able to show up on very short notice and helped us care for our young toddler. She's very attentive and listens to the instructions for the child. We felt very comfortable with...

Reviewed by Benjamin P.

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Niya F.


Towson, MD

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Friendly Companion And Support Professional

5.0

(1)

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Well-rounded Personal Care provider with 4 years assisting clients with various daily living needs at home. Talented at offering attentive care to clients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping and Personal support. Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, and...
5.0
"This woman is the most wonderful caretaker ever! We've only had her for two days but the whole family already loves her! She's nice, clean, arrives early, loves the animals, etc! My uncle Wayne who is the...

Reviewed by Claire R.

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Madison G.


Lutherville Timonium, MD

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I have 4 younger siblings that my family adopted, ages 3-7, and a 15-year-old biological sister. My family has fostered a variety of special needs children. I have worked two summers at a kids camp as a counselor, this past summer I was in Hong Kong teaching students 11-14 years old. I took a Children's Ministry course in...
5.0
"She relates well to children and my kids enjoyed being around her!"

Reviewed by Brandie D.

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Desmyn S.


Baltimore, MD

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Looking For Part-time Job

4.3

(6)

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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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Devin H.


Kingsville, MD

$22-25/hr3 yrs exp

Energetic Big Brother

5.0

(2)

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Hi all! My name is Devin and I love working with kids. I recently returned from teaching high school aged students in West Africa. I currently work as a special needs teacher and I am pursuing my masters in education. I am hoping to gain some additional income tutoring and/or babysitting. I have work as a tutor and teacher and...
5.0
"Devin is great with kids! He always engages in fun and active play. He is dependable and punctual. My kids adore him!"

Reviewed by Keri M.

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Felicia P.


Parkville, MD

$18-28/hr

Experienced Childcare Provider

5.0

(2)

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Hello. I have many years babysitting and caring for children, including working at a daycare and driving school bus -- as well as being a bus monitor for a child with special needs. I have also worked with elderly, with many background clearances. Other skills include communications, planning, deadlines, organizing, etc. due...
5.0
"We interviewed Felicia for a position that included both senior care and errands, as well as childcare. Not only did she promptly respond to all communications, but she was quickly able to come out for an...

Reviewed by Nicole J.

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Emily Y.


Towson, MD

$14-20/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time Or Full Time Babysitter

5.0

(1)

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I have been babysitting since the age of 14, mostly children between the ages of 2 and 9. I taught at my religious school for 3 years, where I taught Hebrew to third graders. In addition, I was a one-on-one teaching aid for a student with learning disabilities, and I have babysat for deaf and hard of hearing children, so I would...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Glen Arm, MD

Marnie D.

5.0

We had the opportunity to talk with Marnie by phone and in person, and also to speak with her references. Although we chose another provider, we found Marnie to be professional, caring, and great with our children. We would have been very happy if we had ended up hiring Marnie instead and would...

- Andrea B.

Aleigha M.

5.0

Aleigha was a delight! She's responsible, prompt, and worked so well with our 3 year old son (particularly through some of his more challenging behaviors!).

- Laura K.

Miniya J.

5.0

Miniya was a great sitter! She made our 7yo at ease from the moment they met.

- Care member

Clara C.

5.0

Clara was absolutely wonderful in every way. I cannot recommend her highly enough. She was so kind and loving and the ideal caretaker. We are so grateful to Clara!

- Care member

Tamara R.

5.0

Tama was our full time nanny for almost two years. She was absolutely fantastic. She was genuinely invested in my kids- coming up with things for them to do, letting me know about little things she noticed about their development and invested in our family. She worked with us during the pandemic...

- Stephanie N.

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