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Cynthia O.

Special needs

Joppa, MD

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I'm a seasoned professional licensed nurse, wellness consultant and chief. I have current pediatric experience and have worked as a camp nurse. My nursing career has been wonderful and I have a wide scope of practice. I am a professional chief and specialize in healthy cuzine. I have superior references from caring for people...
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Melissa T.

Joppa, MD

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$13/hr
3 years experience
Well, I can honestly say that I have plenty experience growing up. I had two special-needs friends who I spent so much time with my best friend the one that I spent the most time with head down syndrome she was my everything. She definitely taught me a lot about life and to this day she's no longer living, but she's always in my...
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Yemmy O.

Joppa, MD

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
I am an experienced caregiver. I have worked with seniors and children with different kind of disability. I am a certified CMT, CPR. I am very caring and can transport to appointment. I am available for to work from Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri
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Autumn S.

Joppa, MD

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have 5 years of experience in babysitting. I can help with Travel and Laundry. I also have had experience with special needs children.
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Heather S.

Joppa, MD

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hi, I'm heather. I'm CPR certified and licensed. I've have many years of experience with caring for children of all ages and needs. I have experience with children of special medical needs as my toddler nephew has leukemia. I have also taught special needs children. I love pets, board games, arts and crafts and going to the...
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Breonna M.

Hesrt Of A Special Needs Mom

Joppa, MD

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Dementia
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
With the task of raising a disabled child as a single mom I empathize with my clients and am there to uplift and encourage them every step of the way.
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Jennifer A.

Belcamp, MD

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a friendly, patient and compassionate person and I enjoy working with the elderly. I have worked with people with diverse ailments such as Autism, stroke, dementia, Alzheimer's, Diabetes and people with special needs. It will be a pleasure to work with you. Kindly reach out to me. Thanks!

Natalee O. says "Jennifer helped my Dad out in the mornings after his stroke left him with his left side weak. She was easy to work with and my Dad always compliments how...

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Shawn H.

Kind, Loving, Attentive

Aberdeen, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I have enjoyed many years caring for children, including 25+ 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...

Josselin L. says "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...

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Devin H.

Energetic Big Brother

Kingsville, MD

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...

Marc D. says "We have used Devin several times over the past few months. We have 3 boys under 3 and Devin has been fantastic with all 3. Devin has watched all 3 at once,...

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Tammy R.

Caregiver

Belcamp, MD

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
20 plus years as a caregiver. I am very compassionate and sincere when it come to special needs.
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Phoenicia S.

Part-Time Nanny

Perry Hall, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I have been babysitting since I was a teenager and was a nanny through college. I lived abroad working as a teacher and international aid worker for several years. Since then, I've continued working with children in both education and human services fields, taking occasional childcare gigs on the side whenever possible. I have...

Care Member says "Phoenicia was great with our 3 year old and we look forward to having her again. "

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Melissa B.

Nanny/Newborn Care Specialist

Edgewood, MD

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello. My name is Melissa and I am a nanny/newborn care specialist. I have over 15 of years experience in childcare. I have extensive experience with newborns and postpartum care. I have worked with siblings, multiples, premies and babies with special needs. While I do nanny for children and babies of all ages where I really...

Sandra M. says "Missy is a fantastic nanny. She has so much experience from nannying and raising her own children, it really shows. She's calm, easy going and really gets...

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Shawn H.

Part-time Caregiver/babysitter

Aberdeen, MD

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
I have 26+ years of experience raising my 3 children as a SAHM, family manager and homemaker. I home-schooled my kids for 10+ years, before they attended conventional schools. They all graduated with honors. Two of my children have high-functioning autism and other neuro-atypicalities. I'm well-versed in all things...

Lori W. says "Shawn is extremely thorough, thoughtful and conscientious. She is responsible, knowledgeable about working with children with special needs, practical and...

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Emily G.

Nottingham, MD

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been working with children for about 9 years. From new borns to pre teens! Once I was old enough to start babysitting I jumped right in! By the end of high school I became a nanny. Children have so much to teach us in this world. I love doing crafts and activities with them and seeing their faces light up! Allowing them...

Care Member says "Emily is an absolutely wonderful caregiver and someone we look forward to using again and again! My daughter didn’t stop talking about her time with...

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Emily H.

Special Needs Professional

Abingdon, MD

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
I am a paraprofessional with Harford County Public Schools. With over 10 years of experience with special needs kiddos and being CPR certified, I feel I am more than qualified to help care for your child. I currently work full time and am looking for something after work during the week late afternoon-evening hours. I have been...
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Ana F.

Big Sister Looking For Some Fun

Perry Hall, MD

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$20/hr
3 years experience
A bit about me I'm 22 years old I'm a very patient, fun, kind, lovely and trustworthy. mostof my experience is with older kids, age between 7-14 what I like to do with them: play with toys, puzzles, video games, play outside, read book, watch movies, arts and crafts I'd describe my personality as caring, hard working, calm...
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Amanda B.

Nanny

Bel Air, MD

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hi my name is Amanda. I live in Harford County with my family. I have my teaching certification in Special Education and have 9 years of teaching experience. I love working with kids and have an added bonus of working with those with special needs!
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Jessica M.

Love Kids And Elderly/seniors

Abingdon, MD

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have a doctorate in physical therapy and a 1. 5-year-old. I currently work in a hospital and am comfortable caring for all ages and special needs. Have personal and educational experience with children and happy to do overnights in senior living facilities as well!
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Barbara V.

Medical Assistant/Caregiver

Middle River, MD

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I love helping people and making their day less stressful by helping them with their daily needs. This is rewarding in itself. I am enthusiastic, pleasant, fun, hardworking and dependable. My job experiences include dementia, aging, Huntington's disease, traumatic brain injuries, ostomy care, eye care, diabetes, MS, autism and...
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Autumn D.

All About Me!

White Marsh, MD

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Hello! My name is Autumn and I am resident of Baltimore, MD. I am a junior in college studying Music and Business Administration. I am home for winter break and am looking to assist your families needs in any way. I am CPR certified as of November 2021 and have a drivers license. I also have experience with special needs...
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Jennifer A.

Jennifer helped my Dad out in the mornings after his stroke left him with his left side weak. She was easy to work with and my Dad always...

- Natalee O.

Shawn H.

Shawn joined our family last year. She is kind, reliable, trustworthy, and has a genuine love for children. Her patience, warmth and natural...

- Josselin L.

Devin H.

We have used Devin several times over the past few months. We have 3 boys under 3 and Devin has been fantastic with all 3. Devin has watched...

- Marc D.

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