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I'm 47 years old, Residential Counselor and I have been working with Arc of Howard County since March, 1999, I work with client with all sort of special needs. I am dedicated to my work, reliable, on time, available and shard working. I have CMT license as well as CPR and First Aid. I'm also trained in behavior.
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"Pili is an excellent caregiver. She is knowledgeable, responsible, caring and a wonderful cook. She took care of my husband who was very ill with a neuro degenerative disease that he eventually passed from...
Reviewed by beverly G.
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For the past 6 years I have worked in a summer camp for children with physical and mental disabilities such as autism and Down syndrome. These children are in preschool and kindergarten! I have a lot of experience with children with special needs.
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"Very flexible, accommodating and great personality. "
Reviewed by Kayla B.
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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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Hi parents! My name is Chelsea and I'm a school based Speech Language Pathologist.
I have had 10+ years of experience in child care. I am the oldest of four so I have been around children my whole life. I babysat for many of the moms in my hometown and many families here in the Towson/Baltimore area (they would be more than...
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"Chelsea has an amazing sense of calm about her. My kids have very big emotions and my son has real behavioral issues and somehow Chelsea takes it all in stride. She has babysat for us many times and she has...
Reviewed by Cathy S.
Alice Y.
Baltimore, MD
$14-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have worked in childcare in a daycare setting for about the last 16 yrs. I attended howard community college to receive all my childcare certifications, I am also CPR/first aid certified and have my medication administration certificate. I absolutely love working with childcare. I work for howard county public schools as a...
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"Alice was a big help when we had a gap in services for our disabled child. She was kind, thoughtful and very professional in how she worked with our child."
Reviewed by Margaret M.
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*Vaccinated and boosted, Tdap and flu
*CPR/First Aid are expired but willing to renew*
Education:
AA in general studies
BS in psychology
Certificate in Psychological First Aid
90 Hour Infant/Toddler Child Care certificate
28 hours of Newborn Care Specialist classes
Certificates in Preventative Healthcare for the Newborn...
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"We loved Dianna and my son really flourished under her care. It is nerve-wracking going back to work with your first and you want to make sure they are well cared for and loved. Dianna did all of that!! My son...
Reviewed by Kara G.
Michele B.
Lutherville Timonium, MD
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I am a licensed nurse of 34years I enjoy working with the elderly . If your loved one needs assistance with medical visits , medication management , socialization , companionship and Activites of daily living please give me a call I have great references .
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"Caring, compassionate, intelligent, reliable, and excellent communication skills. Michelle cared for my 96 year old father during the last year of his life. I idolized my father and I still miss him every day....
Reviewed by John F.
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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...
Rachell W.
Catonsville, MD
$25-53/hr • 20 yrs exp
Certified Childcare Director Available To Care For Your Children
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I am a birth and post partum doula and a 90hr certified childcare teacher and 45hr infant/toddler teacher. I have also been a state certified childcare center director. I have had 6+ years experience as a director and 7+ years as a teacher in various centers. I have experience working with special needs and autism. Currently...
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"Rachell stepped in at a stressful time for our family, when one of our children was in the hospital for surgery. She picked up our other two children at after-care, brought them home and cared for them until...
Reviewed by Elizabeth D.
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I have enjoyed many years caring for children, including 26+ years of experience raising my three children as a full-time mom, homemaker and family manager. I home-schooled my kids for 10+ years before they attended public schools. They all graduated with honors.
My children are individuals with "2E" autism, ADHD and other...
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"Shawn joined our family last year. She is kind, reliable, trustworthy, and has a genuine love for children. Her patience, warmth and natural ability to connect and care for our daughter was incredible. We were...
Reviewed by Josselin L.
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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...
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"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.
Paige S.
Baltimore, MD
$16-26/hr
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I have worked with children and adults in mental health. I have experience and a background with my minor in Applied Behavior Analysis working with children with developmental disabilities. I am comfortable with all developmental levels and ages!
Miniya J.
Baltimore, MD
$20-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
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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...
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"Miniya was a great sitter! She made our 7yo at ease from the moment they met. "
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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...
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"Aleigha is a pleasure to work with. She is extremely dependable, flexible and accommodating. Aleigha takes COVID safety precautions very seriously and has given our family peace of mind. She has a great...
Reviewed by Nikki D.
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I am very passionate about working with people. I assist with all activities of daily living needs. I have experience with a range of conditions. Some includes: multiple sclerosis, lupus, muscular dystophy, bipolar disorder, scoliosis, blindness, seizure disorders, diebetes, hypertension, paralysis, dementia and more.
Other...
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"Jaime was awesome!!! She was very polite and always on time. Will definitely repeat!"
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Hi everyone!
I'm available for weekend and overnight care Wednesday- Saturday. I have worked with kids from diverse backgrounds and walks of life for more than 10 years, including military families, families with children who are at danger, and families with special needs children. I have references that attest to my...
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"After arriving a few minutes early, she listened very carefully to all the instructions and took to getting our son comfortable. I left with him happy and playing, not upset at all. I would recommend...
Reviewed by Drew S.
Mutiat J.
Elkridge, MD
$14-19/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Practice CPR and First Aid in case of emergencies.
Monitor child for behavioral changes and report variations to parents.
Determine child's cause for distress and comfort them when they cry.
Bathe, dress and groom child.
Prepare nutritious meals and snacks for the child.
Help eating meals and guide concerning habits of eating.
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"Nikki was very reliable and comfortable with our two baby boys - we were grateful for her help! She was very easy and quick to communicate with as well. We would confidently recommend her and we hope to hire...
Reviewed by Kate D.
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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...
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"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.
Anastasia A.
Baltimore, MD
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hello,
I have about 20 years of childcare experience from infancy to adolescence. I have also been in healthcare for the last 15 years as a Respiratory Care practitioner, so I have BLS/ACLS (CPR & advanced life support) certification. I am a mother myself to a 18-year-old home schooler.
My experience includes various ages...
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"Stacy is the absolute best! She has been full time with our family for almost four years now and sadly we will be moving out of state. She will be impossible to replace and has cared for our two kids (now...
Reviewed by Care member
Clara C.
Baltimore, MD
$25-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
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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...
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"We have loved employing Clara. She is super responsible, conscientious, and genuinely loves children and cares about their well-being. Clara is extremely easy to communicate with and is always willing to work...
Reviewed by Maria L.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Gwynn Oak, MD
Pili M.
5.0
Pili is an excellent caregiver. She is knowledgeable, responsible, caring and a wonderful cook. She took care of my husband who was very ill with a neuro degenerative disease that he eventually passed from after a 12 year battle. We couldn't have done it without Pili by our sides.... she was his...
- beverly G.
Liat S.
5.0
Liat was highly professional and responsible, she was able to help us with short notice. We are so grateful to her and our 6-year-old greatly enjoyed her company. Definitely recommend!
- Theresa M.
Chelsea W.
5.0
Chelsea has an amazing sense of calm about her. My kids have very big emotions and my son has real behavioral issues and somehow Chelsea takes it all in stride. She has babysat for us many times and she has been able to manage very challenging situations. I'm able to relax going out when I know...
- Cathy S.
Alice Y.
4.0
Alice was a big help when we had a gap in services for our disabled child. She was kind, thoughtful and very professional in how she worked with our child.
- Margaret M.
Dianna M.
5.0
We loved Dianna and my son really flourished under her care. It is nerve-wracking going back to work with your first and you want to make sure they are well cared for and loved. Dianna did all of that!! My son was slow to speak because he was growing up in a bilingual household so we taught him...
- Kara G.
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