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Amy D.


McDaniel, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Child care Provider

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Well I am a mother of 4 children 2 boys and 2 girls. My daughter has special needs and is 18. We love animals!! We have 3 dogs, a gecko, a bird, and lots of fish and hermit crabs. We also have had cats, rabbits, lizards, chinchilla, and Guinea pigs.
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Kari O.


Chester, MD

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Respite Or Occasional Care Provider

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I have 7 1/2 years of experience caring for children with special needs. My son had a severe form of epilepsy so most of my experience is first-hand. I am comfortable with seizure monitoring and the administration of medication orally, rectally, and via g-tube. I have years of experience with respiratory therapy (not...
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Anna F.


Stevensville, MD

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Pediatric Nurse With Special Needs Experience

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Hello, I'm Anna! I'm a Registered Nurse with over 12 years of nursing experience. I work at Kennedy Krieger Institute and have over 8 years of pediatric nurse experience. I take care of infants and children (ages birth - 21 yrs) with special needs and complex medical conditions. I'm looking to take care of a child/children...
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Anna F.


Stevensville, MD

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse For Senior Care

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Hello! I'm a Registered Nurse with over 12 years experience. I have 4 years of acute care experience taking care of adults in the hospital for various diagnoses. I have 8 years of recent pediatric experience taking care of infants and children with special needs and complex medical conditions. I also have a very independent...
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Lauren A.


Chester, MD

$20-50/hr15 yrs exp

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Hi! My name is Lauren Im a 43-year-old mother of two adult children 25 and 18. I am professional, patient, a great cook (or meal prepper!), organized, and a skilled multitasker, I love doing arts and crafts, and taking walks through nature. I am energetic with lots of ideas to keep your little one(s) entertained while learning....
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Ann S.


Stevensville, MD

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

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I am a retired RN with many years of experience with head trauma patients and their families. I also have an adult son who is neurologically & perceptually impaired so I am familiar with special education process, as well as the patience and love required to meet his needs.
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Johanna M.


Grasonville, MD

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

Responsible And Fun Part-time, Evening And Weekend Care Provider

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My experience caring for those with special needs started at an early age. My sister had a brain injury as an infant and throughout my life she has taught me to be patient, responsible and dedicated. I volunteered with disabled adults and children throughout high school and college and most recently was a full time nanny for a...
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Cammy F.


Chester, MD

$20/hr1 yrs exp

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I'd describe my personality as outgoing, kind, and adventurous. I like working with kids because they bring joy to me. There is just something about molding our future generation and seeing things from their viewpoint at the same time that is absolutely beautiful. I'm looking for a job that lifts not only me up, but the...
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Madeline A.


Annapolis, MD

$30-43/hr3 yrs exp

Outgoing, Patient, And Kind Licensed GNA Ready To Meet Your Loved Ones!

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Hello! My name is Madeline, I am a 22-year-old licensed and certified GNA with a year of nursing home experience and three years experience with in home care. I also have a lot of experience with special needs and dementia. I am a compassionate, patient, trustworthy, and dependable caregiver who loves to make everyone laugh. My...
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"Maddie was part of a caregiver team for my 95 year old mother who was terminally ill with bladder cancer. My mother had severe mobility issues. During mother's final months and right to the end when my mother...

Reviewed by Diane O.

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Hannah M.


Edgewater, MD

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

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4.8

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Hi there! My name is Hannah, and I first began babysitting and working as a mother's helper at the age of 12 for a family of three children. I have been actively babysitting and working as a nanny since then and have had excellent (long term!) relationships with several amazing families. I have worked as both a full and...
5.0
"Hannah watched our 14 month old son while we were attending a wedding in MD. This was our first time a non-family member was watching him so naturally at first we were nervous but our son quickly took to...

Reviewed by Catherine K.

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Antionette S.


Edgewater, MD

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Wonderful Nanny

5.0

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I have taken care of special needs children and adults for the past 30 years. I love my work.

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I have experience in respite care for 12 years. I have three years experience taking care of end stage COPD. Well familiar with different oxygen machine. I have also an experiece taking care client with autism.
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Jessica G.


Annapolis, MD

$30-35/hr6 yrs exp

I'm Second Oldest Of Seven Children, I Have Worked At Daycare Summer Camp For Many Years

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Hello, my name is Jessica. I started working with kids at a young age being a mother's helper. I was a dance teacher for 4 years, I then went to work in a daycare center for a year. In the daycare center I really started to realize my passion was working with kids. However I wasn't loving the setting of the center, I wanted a...
5.0
"Jessica has been great with our 10mo son! She understands the nighttime routine and he's always fast asleep when we get in :) Jessica's also very tolerant of our friendly yet hyper dog! Would definitely...

Reviewed by Carly S.

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Shannon E.


Annapolis, MD

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Previous Teacher & School Counselor, Mom Of 2 Young Adults, Educated, Patient, Compassionate

5.0

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I'm a mom of two children in their low 20s, previous teacher (including for children with special needs), school counselor, counselor & coach for young/adults, and author. I'm a very compassionate, patient woman who is creative, loves to have fun with children, and enjoys anything educational. As a counselor, I am trained in...
5.0
"Shannon took great care of our child with special needs. Her devotion in meeting his needs was exceptional. Shannon a is very responsible and caring person. She was very attentive to our child’s needs and went...

Reviewed by Care member

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Paige W.


Galesville, MD

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Fun With The Little Ones

5.0

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Hello my name is Paige I am a part time Esthetician and momma of a 2-year-old.! I have been babysitting since the age of 12 from my younger brother to neighbors to full time jobs/daycares. I have experience with children's ages 0 month- 15 years. I took child development classes in high school I am CPR certified and I have...
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"Paige is a great sitter. My girls love her. She plays the with girls and keeps them entertained without the use of TV or other electronics. She is adaptable when things don't go as planned which can happen with...

Reviewed by Kara F.

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Anna-nicole B.


Annapolis, MD

$26-50/hr10 yrs exp

Meet Anna!

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I have 10+ years of experience. I babysit and nanny children of all ages and special needs. I have my Bachelor's Degree in Business and can help with light housekeeping.
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Peyton L.


Edgewater, MD

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

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Hello! My name is Peyton and I'm an elementary special educator, currently working on my Masters degree in Special Education. While I was in college, I nannied on the side for several years, worked in a child care, and was also a pre-school teacher. I have a passion for helping others and wanted to seek a career where I felt I...
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Rebecca P.


Chesapeake Beach, MD

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver Available!

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Hi! My name is Rebecca, my experience in caring for special needs individuals vary! I was a Lead Teacher in a local daycare where I interacted with many children daily. Some with special needs, learning disabilities and sensory issues. I have a certification in Supporting Children with Developmental Disabilities in Child Care...
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Stacy M.


Churchton, MD

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

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I have been a public school educator for 30 years. I have extensive training in special education and always put the person before the diagnosis. I have a son with severe anaphylactic allergy to fish and another son with depression and anxiety disorder. I care for and live with a combat veteran with COPD, PTSD, hearing loss and...
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Joanne S.


Wye Mills, MD

$14-25/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver

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Hello, I have caregiving experience with children, teens and adults, including Special Needs. I am very caring and compassionate. Patience is key and helping with your loved one is my ultimate goal. I have taken COR and First Aid several times but need to be re-certified. Please let me know if I can assist you. Thank you,...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in McDaniel, MD

Madeline A.

5.0

Madeline was extremely dependable and conscientious in caring for my mother who has dementia. She is a very hard worker and cares deeply for people. Also a very good cook! We miss her now that mom is in assisted living.

- Prudence M.

Hannah M.

5.0

Hannah is wonderful- reliable, kind, punctual, & organized! She is very sweet and my little boy smiled instantly when he met her! I felt super confident leaving her with my little one and feel blessed that she is available to help me with my seven month old son. She is an angel!

- Stephanie H.

Jessica G.

5.0

Jessica took care of 4 children, one 13 month old and 3 girls ranging from 4-6. She had to deal with three different parents, each with their own wishes and she did it graciously. 5 stars! She was very easy to communicate with and arrived right on time. Overall, she did an excellent job and we would...

- Michel V.

Shannon E.

5.0

Shannon took great care of our child with special needs. Her devotion in meeting his needs was exceptional. Shannon a is very responsible and caring person. She was very attentive to our child’s needs and went well and beyond our expectations!

- Care member

Paige W.

5.0

Paige is a great sitter. My girls love her. She plays the with girls and keeps them entertained without the use of TV or other electronics. She is adaptable when things don't go as planned which can happen with kids. She picks up after the children and straightens up which is always wonderful to...

- Kara F.

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