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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Kensington, MD
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of September 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 9 years
Special needs caregivers in Kensington, MD
Elizabeth V.
Kensington, MD
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Sitter For Elderly And Children (incl. Special Needs)
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Paige C.
Kensington, MD
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a people person! I love making someone smile but, also being able to help them through anything. I am very outgoing and responsible. After high school, I became a member of Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad and am currently training to become an EMT. In college, I am working towards my Bachelors in Child Life. Looking forward...
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 15 years of experience caring for children & adults, from infants to teenagers, to special needs men and women.
With me, your child or family members will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally,...
Rebekah M.
Kensington, MD
$30-50/hr • 15 yrs exp
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 15 years of experience caring for children & adults, from infants to teenagers, to special needs men and women.
With me, your child or family members will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally,...
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...
Anthony can also help with: Dementia, transportation, mobility assistance, companionship, personal care
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 15 years of experience caring for children & adults, from infants to teenagers, to special needs men and women.
With me, your child or family members will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally,...
Rebekah can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning & 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...
Meghan can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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 . *
Carmen can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 taken a sick day in two years. She is extremely flexible and has always been willing to work with us. She loves...
Cherie T.
4.3
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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 transportation. I am new to this site,...
Catherine can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Catie is one of the most caring babysitters we've ever hired. She is amazing with kids and goes above and beyond to make sure that every child feels special and loved. You can tell she really loves kids, it's not just a job for her."
Tessa W.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Reena. I'm an educator, worked for 20 plus years as teacher. I have very rich and strong experiences with nanny/baby sitting, I worked for special needs, and for development delays. I enjoy working with children. I have worked for nanny share too. I teach, sing, Recite rhymes, read, letter sounds and numbers...
Reena can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Reena has been an excellent nanny for our son. She started working for us when our son was nearly 5 months old and has been with us for nearly 1.5 years. We are starting preschool this summer and we will be saddened to say good bye! She really has been an...
Danielle D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Kaitlyn. I have approximately 10 years of experience in child care and it is something I absolutely love to do. I have cared for newborns through 14 years old. I have been helping families with childcare since I was 10 years old, and baby-sitting on my own since I was 12. My first job was working as a full time nanny for...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"As a single mom, it can be difficult to balance kids, work, errands, and personal time. Kaitlyn is an amazing help! I regularly have her baby sit for me. She's always coming up with exciting things to do with the kids (ages 7 and 4) while I'm busy. I even have her...
Daisy H.
Anne C.
Silver Spring, MD
$35/hr • 7 yrs exp
Night Time Caregiver And On Call Caregiver Available, Short Notice
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 7 years experience caring for adults with special needs, I have worked long term with families to help care of their lived 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...
5.0
"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, taking my niece to the zoo 4 times during her visit."
Julia F.
Paula V.
Potomac, MD
$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a punctual, educated, honest, patient, clean, creative, cheerful, responsible, respectful person. I really like outdoor activities such as walking, swimming, running, playing, I love watching movies, painting, drawing, listening to music. I have experience with children from six months to 16 years. I am psychology...
Paula can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is a good person and nanny, honest, responsibility, tender ,loving ,good cooker is the best option if you want a good nanny in your family. "
Danieline M.
Dionne H.
Hyattsville, MD
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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.
Dionne can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I had to write a review. Dionne was awesome with my autistic niece! Not many persons know what to do or how to treat others well but Dionne knows what’s she’s doing. 10/10 "
Care member
4.8
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a reliable, patient, creative, and a very flexible person who has 9 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenager and with children with special needs. I have babysat children in my neighborhood for years and have also volunteered and worked at a local daycare. I am currently a college student who is...
Sahara can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"Sahara took care of my two young kids, aged 6 and 8, when she was in high school. The kids love playing with her, going to the play-ground and to the library with her. She is an excellent reader and helps them with their school work. We definitely missed her...
Emily S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Maintaining a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following standards and procedures, maintaining security precautions; following prescribed dietary requirements and nitrate. Supporting patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household requirements; preparing and serving...
5.0
"I am writing to you on behalf of a wonderful caregiver and person, Mekiya. Mekiya is one of the most diligent, hardworking and caring employees that I have had the opportunity to work with. Mekiya was a lead caregiver for a patient who I served as a Power of...
Mmuna A.
Hannah B.
College Park, MD
$16-21/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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.
5.0
"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 incredibly well with our autistic child, really seeking to understand him. But both our kids adore Hannah. She...
Alissa R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
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...
5.0
"Aldo has been working for us for over a month and we cannot be any happier. He is helping us with driving our kids from school. From the time we had the first contact with Aldo, we were impressed with his professional demeanor, his punctuality, and total...
Ruben A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Katie! I am 20 years old and am going to be a junior at St. Lawrence University this fall! I have been babysitting/nannying since I was about 14. I have been a pet time nanny and also long term babysitter for children ranging from infant-15 years old. While I have limited experience directly nannying children with...
5.0
"Katie cared for our 2 children, 3 and 18 months, all summer in 2021. She was always on time, polite and flexible. She prepared meals, played with them, did laundry, cleaned and our girls loved her. She also helped with potty training and discipline when asked....
Jacqueline S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am an energetic, enthusiastic, patient, mature, creative and responsible woman who loves to work with kids. I have worked with newborns to teenagers. I have no preference. I accommodate to your needs. I have over 15 years of experience. I've had a driver's license for over 25 years. I can always count on my own transportation....
Ana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Ana is a mature, caring, competent care provider. She managed our busy household of three elementary-aged kids and two dogs through a hectic afternoon and dinnertime. Even our little five-year-old, normally shy with new people, took right to her. Ana is an asset...
Traci R.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Kensington, MD
Carmen R.
5.0
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 taken a sick day in two years. She is extremely flexible and has always been willing to work with us. She loves taking the boys to the library and...
- Cherie T.
Catherine C.
4.0
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 middle child when he was in first grade. We were very pleased with our son's reading development and our kids are always so excited when she...
- Rose Z.
Reena R.
5.0
We had the good fortune of hiring Reena for a few weeks over the summer to provide care and learning for our son, who is a rising kindergartner, plus two kids from another family with whom we arranged a nanny share. Reena was always punctual and dependable, and kept the kids engaged. She even gave...
- Thaisa K.
Kaitlyn K.
5.0
Kaitlyn is such an incredible nanny and just a sweet blessing to our whole family! She started when our third child was only 8 weeks old and was so sweet and loving towards him. I instantly felt comfortable and secure with her in our home while caring for my children...her sweet spirit radiates! She...
- Lauren B.
Anne C.
5.0
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, taking my niece to the zoo 4 times during her visit.
- Julia F.
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