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Elizabeth V.

Experienced Sitter For Elderly And Children (incl. Special Needs)

Kensington, MD

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I've had all 3 covid vaccination shots & have my records card signed & dated. I have worked with dev-disabled adults and children for over 20 years now. I've worked in DDA-certified group homes as well as provided respite care for family caregivers in private homes. I believe that developmentally-disabled people are very similar...
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Anna Lyn C.

My Name Is Anna 37years Ol, US Citizen

Kensington, MD

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Hi my name is Anna 37 years old I live in Kensington MD, U. S citizen. I have 5 years of child experienced also a mother I have own car and clean driving record.. I can cook and willing to do light house related job. I can start immediately. Thanks and looking forward to hear from you
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Kayla L.

Kensington, MD

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$19/hr
I provided one-on-one support to children and adults with special needs, focusing on fostering their academic, social, and emotional development. I adapted activities to suit each child's unique abilities and needs, employing patience and creative problem-solving to help them succeed. By building trusting relationships and...
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Anthony M.

I Been Working With Senior For More Than 6 Years.

Kensington, MD

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$19/hr
5 years experience
Transportation
mobility assistance
personal care
companionship
dementia
Knowledgeable with a 9yrs extensive experience working in Assisted elderly clients with all in home needs including bathing, food preparation, CPR certified and able to provide housekeeping services, household chores, and transportation to appointments or social events. Ensured that special needs were met for clients with...
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Meghan L.

Caregiver-Special Needs

Kensington, MD

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi. I am a 36-year-old female looking for occasional (or possibly regular depending on the commitment) weekend sitter jobs for children of all ages and needs. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I have a masters degree in secondary special education and transitions services and have about 15 years experience...
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Carmen R.

I Have Much Experience In Child Care.

Rockville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
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 . *

Cherie T. says "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...

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Catherine C.

Babysitter Experienced With Special Needs

Hyattsville, MD

4.3(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
*NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Hello! My name is Catie and I have a degree in early childhood education and special education. I have experience caring for infants, toddlers, and elementary aged children as a sitter, a full-time nanny, and a teacher. I have experience with many different kinds of pets and I have my own...

Rose Z. says "Catie helped me with babysitting and reading tutoring. We have had her babysit all of our kids several times and had her do some reading tutoring with our...

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Anne C.

Night Time Caregiver And On Call Caregiver Available, Short Notice

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have over 10 years experience caring for adults with special needs, I have worked long term with families to help care for their loved ones, especially on autism spectrum. While this work comes with a price, it has been the most rewarding job I have ever held, It gives me instant reward seeing beautiful smiles while creating...

Julia F. says "Anne was a wonderful caregiver for my 22 year old niece who has special needs. She was kind and patient and fun and reliable. She was very flexible,...

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Dionne H.

Hyattsville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
I am a former kindergarten teacher and health care professional with a Master of Public Health. I have approximately 15 years experience taking care of children (including those with special needs), and seniors. I enjoy learning new things, cooking, meeting new people and traveling. I would love to be a part of fam.

Care Member says "I don’t even know where to begin first I want to say Dionne is amazing working with kids with special needs. She is so patience, caring, understanding...

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Hannah B.

College Park, MD

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience as a peer mentor for students on the Autism spectrum from a young age. In high school I continued doing Social Skills Club and peer mentored other high school and post graduate students. I have had training from a BCBA-D.

Alissa R. says "Hannah has taken care of our two kids quite a bit now. My husband and I are are especially thankful to have been able to hire Hannah because she works...

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Jesualdo F.

Your Jack Of All Trades!

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Hello, I'm Jesualdo, and I pride myself on being a versatile and adaptable individual ready to tackle any task that comes my way. With a wide range of skills and a genuine passion for helping others, I am here to make your life a little easier and more enjoyable. Services Offered: Household Management: Expert in maintaining a...

Marcia A. says "Aldo works for us on a as needed basis. He arrives on time and ready to begin. A likable guy who is a self starter so if I'm busy he will find...

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Sarah Grace K.

Part-time Caregiver: Flexible Hours!

Washington, DC

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting for several years and have nannied for a cumulative of three years. I have experience with all age groups, including experience with children with autism and various physical special needs. I have been responsible for cooking, clean-up, constructive play, tutoring, bed time, and more! I am willing to...
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Zufan M.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
I became a Home Health Aide (HHA) in 2007 working first for an agency and then privately for families. In 2009 I started working privately for an elderly couple living in Northwest Washington, DC. His primary diagnosis was Dementia; hers was Alzheimer's. He died in November of 2015. She died in November of 2018. They both...

David G. says "Zufan is an outstanding and trustworthy caregiver. She helped my elderly mother get to appointments around DC. I would hire her again in a second. "

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Ashai N.

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Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
5 years experience
Travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I have experience babysitting, more specifically kids that are special needs. I'd describe my personality as energetic, bold, passionate. I like working with kids because I get to teach them really cool things and help them learn at each milestone. I'm looking for a job that can allow me to gain more experience and to add on...

Andria A. says "I hired Ashai to tend to my 2 1/2 autistic son until he turned the age of four years old. Ashai was really dependable and flexible during her time with...

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Gertrude V.

Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep

Rockville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
companionship
+ 1 more
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...

Karen H. says "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...

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Fatima A.

Experienced Babysitter Available For Weekdays And Weekends

Hyattsville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
- I am a US citizen with a US passport. Global Entry/TSA precheck approved. Travel ready. - I have been a professional full-time nanny for almost five years however I have been in the childcare industry since 2017. I have also worked in a daycare, did substitute teaching, and plenty of babysitting/travel gigs not included in my...

Shelagh B. says "Fatima enjoys working with kids of all ages. My kids are now too old to need a babysitter but she came to my daughter's birthday party because she has...

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Queeny B.

Washington, DC

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have worked as an ABA therapist and as a camp counselor at a camp for children with special needs in Rhinebeck, NY.
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Kimberlee G.

Part-time Caregiver

Bethesda, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
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...

Care Member says "Kim was timely, super responsive, and easy going. My son (3 years old) was home sick, and she came over to help play with him while he stayed home from...

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Charlene O.

Career Nanny/Teacher Of 20 Years Looking For Full-Time Job

Rockville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
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,...

Rachel W. says "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...

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Anne N.

Kind And Engaging Sitter And Nanny

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
I come from a large family of five children, raised by parents who encouraged curiosity, reading, nature exploration and responsibility. I am a proud auntie if two nieces who I love dearly. I have over 10 years of experience watching children for small groups of 13 + to nannying a baby for the first year of their life. I was...

Chloe G. says "Anne Marie is so caring, thoughtful, and helpful! I would highly recommend her to support your family. She will treat them like her own! She also has a ton...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.60/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Kensington, MD

Special Needs Caregivers in Kensington, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Carmen R.

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...

- Cherie T.

Catherine C.

Catie helped me with babysitting and reading tutoring. We have had her babysit all of our kids several times and had her do some reading...

- Rose Z.

Anne C.

Anne was a wonderful caregiver for my 22 year old niece who has special needs. She was kind and patient and fun and reliable. She was very...

- Julia F.

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