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Lia V.

Nanny/Tutoring/Pet Sitting/House Sitting

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have always had a passion to work with children. This is why I am a teacher. I got a bachelors and a masters degree in special education. Currently, pursuing a post masters degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis. During the school year, I teach for MOCO public schools. During the summer, I work for MOCO Department of Recreation...

Katy O. says "Elida was such a fantastic match for our energetic 2-year-old. She always had an activity ready and she was so patient with tantrums and toddler back talk....

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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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Charlene O.

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

Rockville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
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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Ashley C.

Full-time And Part-time Caregiver

Rockville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Ashley, and I recently moved to the DMV area! I earned my Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Childhood Education, and Special Education in 2022. My journey in childcare began at age 12 as a mom's helper, and since then, I've had the privilege of providing care for numerous families, teaching preschool, and working...

Tammy C. says "Ashley is a very responsible, caring, and compassionate young woman. She has experience working with a broad range of ages and has worked with many...

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Stephanie M.

Burtonsville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
home modification
hospice services
+ 1 more
I think of myself as caring and compassionate and I enjoy helping the elderly and people with special needs. I have worked over 10 years working with and caring for seniors , this is something that I am very passionate about . I have 10 years of experience in CNA/ HHA. I have experience in Alzheimer, dementia and total care I do...

Care Member says "Stephanie was very patient and caring towards her client. She showed compassion at all times"

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Gifty Q.

I Love Caring

Gaithersburg, MD

4.9(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 24 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
My name is Gifty, I'm currently available for a full time nanny position. I'm passionate about childcare, I have 10 years of experience in guiding children. Over the years, I have had the pleasure to work with newborns up to teenage, multiple children, and special needs. I am infant CPR certified, and have excellent...

Care Member says "Gifty has been an excellent caretaker for my daughter M, who is developmentally delayed but quite robust, cheerful and fun. Although she is 29 years...

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Jemima N.

Caring And Patient

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Hi, my name is Jemima came to America in January 2010 and started working as a GNA in August of the same year. I worked in Texas, North Carolina, and finally Maryland all because my husband is a the Navy so we moving.

Peter O. says "Jemima provides a 5 star service. Goes above and beyond required basics. Provided insight into practical care situations in which most clients most...

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Icilma J.

Full Time Care Giver

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
home modification
hospice services
personal care
visiting physician
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...

Elizabeth J. says "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....

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Victor M.

Kind & Compassionate Caregiver

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a recent graduate of a local occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program and am currently studying for the national board exam. During my 2+ years in the program, I completed fieldwork in various settings including; schools, psychosocial, assisted living, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. With that being said, I...

Lisa E. says "Victor is absolutely outstanding! He cared for our two dogs when we were away to attend a wedding. We normally take them to a pet hotel, but our older,...

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Laurie A.

Experienced Bilingual Caregiver

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have cared for many children, some with special needs, both in my home, as well as in the children's homes for over 30 years, ages 3 months old up to 14 years old. I also worked as a co-educator at the Gan Hayeled Nursery School in Washington, DC in the 2-year-old and 3-year-old classrooms. While at the Gan, I received both...

Care Member says "She’s great and my son loved her "

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Vera N.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
I have been working with kids and seniors for the past 4 years. I have a cna and a CPR license. I have been working with seniors with dementia, Alzheimer's and special needs.

Lamiteck H. says "She used to babysit my son before we moved to North Carolina. My kids liked her even my mom and my wife loved her ."

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Andrea G.

Caregiver & Pet Sitter

Rockville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have experience caring for newborns up until age 13. As an aunt of three (plus), I often cared for my niece when she was a newborn and on. I have experience caring for a friends newborn, up until age 2 and also cared for two young boys, one with ASD, beginning at age 2 and 4 for five years. I have cared for another young boy...

Allie B. says "Andrea has a gentle disposition and is so patient with children. Her imagination allows her to carry on a conversation with toddlers so naturally. She...

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Monica M.

Private Nurse

Rockville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a retired Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist and Massage Therapist from Scandinavia/ North Europe. I provide full range of services with Special needs, including skilled Nursing/ Rehabilitative/ Personal Care, which is top quality, highly personalized care. I have experience with most hospital ICU unit equipment use and...

Evy K. says "Monica has been my RN and Physical Therapist a long time. She has unbelievable amount of patience and uncanny knowledge how to care for a 93 years old woman...

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Paige C.

Kensington, MD

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience
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...
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Camila M.

Montgomery Village, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Camila, and I'm looking for a full-time or part-time nanny position. With 7+ years of experience as a nanny, including caring for children with special needs, I am dedicated to helping families ease their day-to-day stresses by ensuring their little ones are safe, loved, and happy Key Qualifications: CPR and...

Care Member says "Camila was an absolute pleasure to work with. She provided expert, compassionate care to our infant daughter. Camila is heavily engaged in her...

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Miranti M.

A Loving And Multitasking Nanny

Rockville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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...

Doris V. says "Miranti is very caring and always look for a way to assist when needed. Someone I can trust my child with. Highly recommended!"

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Lizzy N.

Hi! My Name Is Lizzy. I Love Art, Music, Swimming, Lacrosse, And Playing The Piano And Guitar.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hey! My name is Lizzy and I'm a Psychology student with double minors in Human Development and Sociology at the University of Maryland, College Park. I love art, playing the guitar and piano, video games, lacrosse, and swimming (I'm actually a former head swim instructor and lifeguard - bonus points if you want me to give your...

Care Member says "The past reviews are correct, our kids really won’t stop talking about Lizzy. We hired her back when she was still a swim coach because she has the...

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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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Gifty Q.

Friendly Care Giver

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Friendly caregiver with various certifications. I have experience in working with babies, infants children with special needs and seniors

Amber V. says "Gifty is a "Gift" sent from above. I have a 19 year old special needs son and she knew exactly how to work with him. She was very patient when he had one...

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Rachel T.

Rockville, MD

4.0(0)
from
$19/hr
1 year experience
My name is Rachel and I am a child care/special needs professional. I have experience working with children of all ages from all different circumstances and abilities. I am also open to working with teens and adults. I am caring, creative, responsible, energetic, perceptive, and engaging with a great sense of humor and a focus...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.50/hr as of June 2025

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Olney, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Lia V.

Elida was such a fantastic match for our energetic 2-year-old. She always had an activity ready and she was so patient with tantrums and...

- Katy O.

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.

Charlene O.

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...

- Rachel W.

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