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Peyton K.

Highland, MD

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Peyton and I'm a 20-year-old sophomore at ECU. I graduated from RHHS. I'm home for the summer in Highland, Maryland. I really enjoy working with school aged children, (including those with special needs.) I have done occasional babysitting and have worked with young elementary aged children at a summer camp...
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Part-Time Caregiver Available

Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
I have been working with children and adolescents for nine years from the ages of 5-21. Majority of my experience is with children with special needs. Additionally, I have experience with infants and toddlers. I am CPR, AED, and First Aid certified. I am reliable, outgoing, and very patient! I enjoying reading, stilt walking,...

Kelly M. says "Anika served as a part-time caregiver for my children. She cared for my two daughters; ages 1 and 3. I highly recommend her for future employment. She was...

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Laurel, MD

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Errands
dementia
live-in home care
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a CNA/HHA assistant with 10+years work experience in care environment, administering medication, providing support and other quality patient care services. I think myself as caring and compassionate and I enjoy helping the elderly and people with special needs. I have worked over 10+years working with and caring for...
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Full Time Professional Care Giver

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
Hello my name is Veronica. I have been a child care provider for over 25 years and an elderly care provider for over 20 years. I am ambitious, punctual, honest, trustworthy, kind and very reliable. I am certified in CPR and first aid as well as hold certificates in medication technician field and experience with special...

Randi W. says "Icilma is probably one of the most genuine, kindhearted person I've ever encountered in my life. She was a positive influence in my children's life and...

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Derwood, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
19 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 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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Nanny

Columbia, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
From 2013 until 2016, I worked in a childcare center in Clarksville, primarily with infants and toddlers. Before that, I worked in a Christian school in Laurel for 14 years, primarily as a kindergarten aide. I have my 90 hour certification in infant and toddler care, as well as preschool activities and curriculum, from Howard...

Leonid B. says "Valerie is always on time and very reliable. She is good with our 3/y and 4/m old children and we have been inviting her back for the past half a year to...

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Professional Babysitter

Columbia, MD

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
I worked for the school system as a special education assistant and have worked for a non-profit organization providing care to children and adults with special needs. My wide range of experience introduced me to many different diagnoses. However, I feel I have the most experience with individuals with autism. I love my work. I...
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Lovely, Responsible And Experienced Nanny

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi families My name is Aline and I have 10 years of experience with childcare (including special need kids too) My experience goes from new born babies to 13 years old teenagers and taking care of multiple kids (3 to 5 kids ) I do the kids laundry, prepare their meals, helps with home work, drive them do library, playgrounds...

Grace L. says "Aline took care of our one-year-old daughter for months until she goes to daycare. She is always punctual and went above and beyond from what we have asked...

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Full-time Caregiver Available

Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
dementia
personal care
live-in home care
My name is Teena and I have been CNA for over 20 years, I have experience in Alzhiemer, dementia and total care I do light house keeping, I am very compassionate and reliable think of myself as caring and I enjoy helping the elderly or people with special needs. I am very honest and I have a clean background and clean driving...

Alvin O. says "Excellent care taker. Truly help not just my father but the entire family in general. She is a gem and a blessing."

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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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Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
I have been working with kids and seniors for the past 4 years. I have a cna and a CPR license. I have been working with seniors with dementia, Alzheimer's and special needs.

Lamiteck H. says "She used to babysit my son before we moved to North Carolina. My kids liked her even my mom and my wife loved her ."

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Certified Preschool Teacher~ Experience With Special Needs And Autism.

Columbia, MD

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a former Baltimore County Public School System 1-on-1 aide in the Pre-k classrooms with special needs children. I find joy in figuring out how to connect with them to help them reach milestones. As a former teacher myself, I enjoy teaching children and watching them learn. I believe everything can be a learning experience...
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Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Sydney, and I've been babysitting for 3 years. I am 23 years old and a recent graduate from Howard University. I have been with 4 families long term in my last 3 years. I also have experience with special needs children. I have mainly worked with elementary aged children (4-13). I have also have some experience with...

Brandon W. says "Sydney did a wonderful job caring for our boys! She bought over games and activities for them to participate in and was on-time and very professional!...

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Special Needs Caregiver

Laurel, MD

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience working with children and adults with special needs, helping with activities of daily living Medication administration and management, bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, etc. Outside of work, I enjoy hanging out with friends and family.
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Caring & Loving & Attentive

Columbia, MD

4.0(0)
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$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi my name is Miya. I'm 25 years old. I greww up with an older sister who had special needs. So I know the patience time and dedication that it takes to work with someone who has special. Even though my sister had special needs she was my best friend. I'm a very loving, caring, dedicated, person. I love helping others. I am more...
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West Friendship, MD

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
In 2020 I worked full time in a special needs classroom (grades kindergarten through 5th) as a teachers aide and have finished 2 1/2 years of elementary Ed bachelors degree. I have also nannied for four different families since 2020 and had my own child in 2023.

Christopher C. says "Jordan is the most awesome nanny ever. We would definitely hire her again."

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Caring Sitter!

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I love working with kids of all ages! I have two younger siblings, so I would definitely know how to entertain them, as well as help with homework or whatever else they might need! I just recently left the United States Naval Academy in order to pursue a nursing degree, since they do not offer that there. I was in the Best...

Natasha K. says "Grace watched our 11 month old son. She did excellent she came on time and ready to play. She did our sons bedtime routine perfectly; prepared his dinner...

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Care Provider

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello, my name is Kristin. I have been doing pick up drop offs for 15 years. I also have experience with children on the autism spectrum and emotionally disturbed children. I have studied early childhood development and nursing. I am honest, loving and responsible. I have 4 children of my own (3 teens, 1 baby). With all of their...
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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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My Name Marlene. I Have Been CNA/HHA For Over 8+ Years.

Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience
Errands
dementia
meal prep
light cleaning
personal care
I think of myself as caring and compassionate and I enjoy helping the elderly and people with special needs. I have worked over 8+ years working with and caring for seniors, this is something that I am very passionate about. I have 8+ years of experience in CNA / HHA. I have experience in Alzheimer, dementia and total care I do...

Jeff B. says "Marlene, aka Miss Lynn, has been a consummate caregiver to my mother-in-law for about a year now. She has more than done her job, bathing, dressing and...

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Anika T.

Anika served as a part-time caregiver for my children. She cared for my two daughters; ages 1 and 3. I highly recommend her for future...

- Kelly M.

Icilma J.

Icilma is probably one of the most genuine, kindhearted person I've ever encountered in my life. She was a positive influence in my...

- Randi W.

Gabriela O.

I was apprehensive about hiring someone in my home for the first time, and meeting Gabby changed my whole outlook! She has a great...

- Nadine T.

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