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Alexandria M.

Port Deposit, MD

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Alexandria, and I am 22 years old with six years of experience working with children. I have done tutoring, nannying, babysitting, as well as volunteering at my local church in constructing kids programs. I enjoy working with kids very much and would love to continue a career in the path. I enjoy creating...
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Denise F.

All Age, All Inclusive, Special Needs Caregiver

North East, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi, I am a 62 yr old empty nester, who has extensive experience caring for people with disabilities at different ages.. My journey with the special needs community began many years ago when I worked as a volunteer at my daughter's school. There I worked with children with special needs some who struggled with fine motor skills...

Elizabeth B. says "Denise is fantastic. I would give her 10 stars if I could. She cared for an elderly loved one. She was hired as a companion but when my loved one's...

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Anna E.

Conowingo, MD

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$10/hr
8 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
Hi!, my name is Anna. I've always had a passion for working with children. I'm currently an infant/toddler teacher and am pursuing my early childhood degree. I have experience working with special needs children and hold my CPR/first aid certification.
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Marina Dawn A.

Havre de Grace, MD

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Marina - a West Chester University graduate with a degree in Chemistry-Biology, currently in my gap years preparing for medical school. I have 7+ years of babysitting and nanny experience working with children from infancy through elementary age, including twins and children with special needs. I genuinely love working...
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Olivia Y.

Conowingo, MD

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$17/hr
While I haven't worked in a formal childcare or caregiving role, I've had meaningful hands-on experience assisting my close friend, who works with a young man with a developmental disability. For the past six years, I've regularly joined them on my days off, helping with daily activities, outings, and providing companionship....
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Denise H.

Sped Teacher /Nanny

Havre de Grace, MD

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Greetings I have traveled with ex-husband who was military on a few basis throughout the USA. I have Med Tech, CPR first aid experience over 20 years as CNA . and 10 years of teaching, Special Needs children in classroom Settings. Hobbies are bike ride , arts and crafts plenty outdoor activities
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Benjamin J.

Unlocking The Puzzles Of Autism Specific To Each Person.

North East, MD

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have over 10 years of experience. I enjoy and have had great success helping family's if can help with Behavior - Positive Behavioral Support and Behavior - Applied Behavior Analysis.
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Jennifer D.

North East, MD

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$18/hr
6 years experience
I have GNA/CNA experience straight out of high-school, I recently obtained my certified medication technician license. I have done in home health care for the last 2 1/2 years as well as working in an adult day care center currently. I am CPR and first aid certified. I am a mother to a 3-year-old boy, and spend my free time...
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Denise H.

Traveling Nanny Caregiver

Havre de Grace, MD

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$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Fostering a child's growth and development is my true passion, and I am dedicated to making a positive impact on the families I support. With three years of experience and a strong background in Early Childhood Education, I provide reliable, professional care for children of all ages. I hold current CPR Training and First Aid...
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Lindsey P.

Nanny/Care Giver

Rising Sun, MD

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, I have my degree in Early Childhood Education and Development. I have extensive training in caring for children with special needs provided through Penn State. I am CPR trained and Certified. I have well over 10+ years experiance in caring for children. I am comfortable around pets and have past experiance as a nanny. I...
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Denise F.

Part - Time Caregiver

North East, MD

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$25/hr
25 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
I was a substitute teacher in the CCPS system. I enjoyed working with children pre-k through 5th grade focusing on children with special needs. This is where I learned a lot of hands on techniques. I'm experienced with diabetics, seizure disorders, Prader Willer, autism, cerebral palsy, down syndrome and ADHD individuals....
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Mckenna F.

Time To Play & Learn

Darlington, MD

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$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
My name is McKenna, I live in the Darlington area. I work at a special needs school from 8 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. M-F, I am 24 years old, I have been working with kids at schools for 6+ years. I have a 5-year-old nephew & a niece that's now 2 years old in Texas :)) I have always LOVED working with kids and they seem to latch...
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Ashley T.

Very Empathetic And Loving With TONS Of Experience

Perryville, MD

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$28/hr
10 years experience
I have cared for people of all ages with several different diagnoses. I have worked with people with special needs as a child, and have always felt drawn to people with special abilities. I have worked as a certified nursing assistant for over 12 years and ran my own in home daycare for 2 years. I am currently working at the...
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Saara S.

North East, MD

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$18/hr
12 years experience
I'm looking for a job that I can grow with. I am happy to do short term stints as well as one off babysitting jobs but I would love to work consistently with a family or families. I started working with kids when I was 16. For the last few years I have been working as a teacher for Harford County Public Schools. I have taught...
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Katherine M.

Newark, DE

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
I am a 24-year-old child care professional with 5+ years of experience with ages 0-12. I graduated from University of Delaware in 2022 with a Human Services major and Disabilities Studies and Medical Social Services minors. I have experience with home based and center based care, including serving as a lead Infant/Toddler...

Kitty B. says "Kate has been a blessing to our family. She is reliable, mature and flexible. She is very sweet but can be strong and authoritative when needed to be. We...

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Tammy R.

Caregiver

Belcamp, MD

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
20 plus years as a caregiver. I am very compassionate and sincere when it come to special needs.
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Darcy J.

I Have All Ages Experience And Experienced With Special Needs Infant .

Elkton, MD

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
Hi. I'm Darcy. I have four grown successful kids of my own. I have been a nanny for 9 years now. My last position will end this summer, when I find my new family. I have been nanny to a downs syndrome little boy since birth and he is now 7 years old. Along with his younger sister. I do everything how you want things done. The...

Renee D. says "Darcy has been our wonderful nanny for almost 4 years now. I highly recommend her. She is always punctual, reliable, caring, and a great teacher. Any...

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Hannah S.

Oxford, PA

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
errands
meal prep
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
Non smoker Caregiver/Companion: transfers meal prep Incontinent care Personal Care: bathing, dressing, hygiene, mobility, exercise, dietary aide Transportation: physicians appointments, shopping, errands Light housekeeping: cleaning, laundry, meal preparation Companionship: conversation, reminders, interactive hobbies CPR...
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Madison T.

Caring Babysitter With Special Needs Experience

Landenberg, PA

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$22/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
Hi! My name is Madison, and I'm passionate about working with children and creating a safe, supportive, and fun environment for them to grow in. I have over a year and a half of experience working with children with special needs and have worked in both elementary school and special education school settings (K-12). Through...
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Emily M.

Caring And Loving High Schooler, Ready To Take The Little Ones Off Your Hands

Elkton, MD

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! My name is Emily and I'm a senior in high school. I have 6 years of experience babysitting multiple children, infants, and children with special needs. I can help with light housekeeping, laundry, errands, pet care, and light meal preparation. I look forward to caring for your children and creating many laughs and...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Port Deposit, MD

Special Needs Caregivers in Port Deposit, MD are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Denise F.

Denise is fantastic. I would give her 10 stars if I could. She cared for an elderly loved one. She was hired as a companion but when my...

- Elizabeth B.

Katherine M.

Kate has been a blessing to our family. She is reliable, mature and flexible. She is very sweet but can be strong and authoritative when...

- Kitty B.

Darcy J.

Darcy has been our wonderful nanny for almost 4 years now. I highly recommend her. She is always punctual, reliable, caring, and a great...

- Renee D.

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