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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Kensington, MD
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 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)
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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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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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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...
Dionne H.
Hyattsville, MD
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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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.
5.0
"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 always go above and beyond she is the just the right person...
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Niara F.
Silver Spring, MD
$25-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
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Hi! I used to be a preschool teacher and I have a four year degree in early childhood education. I am currently living in Chevy Chase MD. I am patient, I have experience with infants to 15 years old and with special needs as well. I love play, paint, arts and crafts, play ball, go to parks or just read a book. I'm a great driver...
5.0
"Niara is a caring, lovely and amazing person! Also very patient and helpful."
Reviewed by Vanessa V.
Zufan M.
Silver Spring, MD
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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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...
5.0
"Zufan cared for my wife from 2019-2021 during the day while I worked. My wife is partially paralyzed and Zufan helped with dressing, grooming, preparing meals, giving medicine, and light chores. My wife liked...
Reviewed by John K.
Charlene O.
Rockville, MD
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Career Nanny/Teacher Of 20 Years Looking For Full-Time Job
5.0
(1)
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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,...
5.0
"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 my kids consider her like family. She encourages my kids...
Reviewed by Rachel W.
5.0
(1)
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Hello! I am a college graduate and work weekdays in Bethesda, MD. I am an experienced babysitter with a great understanding of caring for and tutoring children with special needs. I particularly enjoy tutoring Mathematics for children and adults from grade school up to Calculus 1 and have worked as a summer tutor at Mathnasium...
5.0
"Hannah is my co-workers daughter and I hired her to watch my two grandchildren (ages 10 & 12). Hannah is very attentive and was engaging with the girls. She was also able to assist them with their math...
Reviewed by Kathy G.
5.0
(3)
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I am an upbeat person and I am very compassionate, encouraging, and trustworthy. I am motivated by helping others. Hence, the majority of my professional, volunteer, and academic experiences have been dedicated to educating and taking care of people. I have background taking care of children, teens, and adults with special...
5.0
"Danitza is personally committed to the care of my wife and is very attentive to her needs. She is punctual and detail oriented. She has an excellent personality and remains flexible to meet any needs that...
Reviewed by Michael C.
Paula V.
Potomac, MD
$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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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...
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. "
Reviewed by Danieline M.
5.0
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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 needs children.
I am...
5.0
"Icilma is a loving and dependable caregiver. She cared for our elderly mother for 5 years in her home and then part time when she entered a group home. We always felt very comfortable with her there with our...
Reviewed by Elizabeth J.
5.0
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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...
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...
Reviewed by Danielle D.
5.0
(3)
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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...
5.0
"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 really helped me navigate my way through motherhood.
I...
Reviewed by Randi W.
Camila R.
Washington, DC
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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I have experience babysitting for as long as I can remember! It's something that comes naturally, through my love of kids and enjoying life. I've worked in schools, and with special needs children as well. I'll help with homework, and I'm a big advocate of extra-curriculares and staying active! I'm here to help your family...
5.0
"I worked with Camila R couples years ago as a babysitter. She babysit my kid when he was 2 years twice a week for the entire summer and she was a joy to work with.
Camila consistently arrived at our home on...
Reviewed by Care member
Lourdes F.
Rockville, MD
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Experienced Nurse from El Salvador Available to Work Part or Full Time
5.0
(1)
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I am a nurse graduate in my country of El Salvador and I have a lot of experience working as a babysitter. One year ago I worked as an aide in a school for kids with special needs in Arlington Co., VA, it was an interesting job because I had the opportunity to know more about Autism, Down syndrome, etc. Working with and...
5.0
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My name is Gifty, a mother of 2, I'm currently looking for a full time nanny position. Within my many years of providing childcare, I have taken early childhood education courses to equip myself with providing quality care.
I'm passionate about childcare, and I have more than 10 years of experience guiding children.
Over the...
5.0
"I have used Gifty twice now to babysit my 20 month old baby girl. She is always on time and immediately begins taking care of my baby girl, even while we are still there. Gifty has helped feed our daughter and...
Reviewed by Cassandra W.
Renee W.
Silver Spring, MD
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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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...
5.0
(1)
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I am a happy wife and mom of one sweet little daughter. I am graduated from Psychology and I have been working with children for more than 20 years, including as a nanny from toddler to 10 years old, infant babysitter, school-homework assistance, piano lesson tutor, teaching in pre-school and elementary level, working with...
5.0
"Miranti is very caring and always look for a way to assist when needed. Someone I can trust my child with. Highly recommended!"
Reviewed by Doris V.
5.0
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I grew up the oldest of four children and was the go-to nanny. In addition, I have several years of experience working in an elementary school. I have 5+ years of experience working with children and would describe it as my passion. I am willing to cook meals as well as do light housework but my first priority is always caring...
5.0
"Sophie was a dream to work with. She was our full time nanny for about a year and truly became part of the family. She is extremely dependable and most importantly, she was amazing with our son. Seeing his...
Reviewed by Tayler T.
5.0
(1)
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I have been caring for children since I was in middle school, working as a babysitter in the neighborhood I grew up in as well as working at an elementary after-school program. I have worked with children from new born to middle school age in families of up to four children, in addition to children with special needs. Outside of...
5.0
"Juliana cared for our two girls, 2 and 5, for 2 weeks every day after school. She was great with them, gave them lots of attention and came up with creative activities to keep them occupied. She picked them up...
Reviewed by Molly E.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Kensington, MD
Dionne H.
5.0
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 always go above and beyond she is the just the right person for this kind of job. She used to work at a facility I used to work for for special needs...
- Care member
Niara F.
5.0
Niara is a caring, lovely and amazing person! Also very patient and helpful.
- Vanessa V.
Zufan M.
5.0
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.
- David G.
Charlene O.
5.0
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 my kids consider her like family. She encourages my kids to engage in activities that require them to use their bodies and their minds, but she...
- Rachel W.
Hannah B.
5.0
Hannah is my co-workers daughter and I hired her to watch my two grandchildren (ages 10 & 12). Hannah is very attentive and was engaging with the girls. She was also able to assist them with their math homework since that is her major in college. She also showed up a few minutes early so that we...
- Kathy G.
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