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Suleika R.

SPECIAL NEEDS

Riverdale, MD

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I am responsible, kind, energetic, and strong person. I help in all aspects of self-care: mobility, lifting, etc. I have experience working with children who have disabilities such as autism and adhd. I am certified with: CPR, asls, first aid. Nursing background. Fluent in Spanish.
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Alimat A.

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Riverdale, MD

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$17/hr
5 years experience
The experienced I had with special need children started with Second Family Inc in 2017 and Montgomery County Public Schools in 2021. Special need children need consistency, organization, patience, kindness and communication skills to help in their daily activities.
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Dafne A.

Riverdale, MD

from
$25/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I've always been passionate about working with children. I'm motivated to be a positive influence in their lives and help them grow and develop. I'm a patient, calm, creative, imaginative, friendly, and approachable caregiver with four years of experience. I'm comfortable caring for up to three children of all ages and have...
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Anna N.

Personal Care Attendant Looking For Full-time Work

Bowie, MD

4.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
personal care
visiting nurse
respite care
I am a GNA, CNA, CMT I am a caregiver with 9 years experiences . . I provide care for people w with Alzheimer, Parkinson, mental disabilities, disorder, etc. l provide ADL . like, giving shower , community outing, laundry, range of motion, companion care, safety supper vision, incontinent care, encourage fluid intake, excises...

Care Member says "Anna N was great with my mother she was a very good help to her needs "

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Marlene A.

My Name Marlene. I Have Been CNA/HHA For Over 8+ Years.

Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience
Dementia
errands
light cleaning
personal care
meal prep
I think of myself as caring and compassionate and I enjoy helping the elderly and people with special needs. I have worked over 8+ years working with and caring for seniors, this is something that I am very passionate about. I have 8+ years of experience in CNA / HHA. I have experience in Alzheimer, dementia and total care I do...

Jeff B. says "Marlene, aka Miss Lynn, has been a consummate caregiver to my mother-in-law for about a year now. She has more than done her job, bathing, dressing and...

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Maribeth M.

Every Person Deserves Respect And To Be Cared For

Bowie, MD

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 80 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Congratulations! You are looking and reading a profile of someone who is an all around experienced woman,(nanny, babysitter, housekeeper - light housekeeping only, and caregiver too) also experienced on special needs, G-tube, insulin injection, ileostomy bag change I am a CNA, CMT, CPR and First Aid certified. I f your worried...

Laura R. says "She was excellent with our kids. Kept in constant contact with us and really made us feel at ease!"

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Jamila D.

Available Full-Time For Companionship, Light Housekeeping And Meal Prepping

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Home modification
personal care
visiting nurse
I am a former CNA who has over a decade of hands on experience in healthcare. I am passionately dedicated to the care of seniors and special needs individuals. For years I have worked closely with adults living with special needs, Alzheimer's and dementia, as well as physical ailments (both acute and chronic). I am familiar with...

Cecil D. says "Jamila has worked for us on weekends for 2 years. She takes care of both of my elderly parents and does a good job with both. She's friendly, pleasant,...

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Jamie T.

Awesome Nanny Who Loves Children

Bowie, MD

3.7(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
Since I was 7 years old my mother has been a licensed child care provider. That was my first hands on experience with caring for children and what sparked my interest. And since then, I've worked in daycare centers, been a military nanny on base, cared for children overnight in their home, and even had a small daycare in the...

Margo S. says "In our search for a nanny for our nanny share, we narrowed it down to two outstanding candidates, one of which was Jamie. Jamie stood out from the moment...

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Yeny P.

Private Duty Home Health Care Assistant

Upper Marlboro, MD

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
mobility assistance
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am Private Duty Home Health Caregiver from Cuba. I newly moved from Florida and my Home Health Assistant license and permit are from that State. I have experience with Adult Home Health Care for over 10 years and from that paid work more than 3 years. I have 15 years of experience with Special Needs children. I am very...

Evy K. says "Yeny is very skilled, experienced and reliable home health professional. She is talented, quick learner, caring and warm person. She pays attention to...

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Anika T.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
I have been working with children and adolescents for nine years from the ages of 5-21. Majority of my experience is with children with special needs. Additionally, I have experience with infants and toddlers. I am CPR, AED, and First Aid certified. I am reliable, outgoing, and very patient! I enjoying reading, stilt walking,...

Kelly M. says "Anika served as a part-time caregiver for my children. She cared for my two daughters; ages 1 and 3. I highly recommend her for future employment. She was...

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Tabatha C.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
2 years experience
I have had the pleasure of working for a while with a young child who was hearing impaired and I really enjoyed working with him on a weekly basis. For a short time I had the pleasure of caring for an older lady who was suffering from dementia before she passed. Our days were spent with me listening to stories of her past and...

Carla E. says "Tabatha is very dependable and great with kids!"

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Sheila K.

Above Average Nanny

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I am Sheila. A single mother of three amazing adult daughters that I have raised single handedly. I live with my two youngest daughters in NE/DC and our two wonderful pet family members. I have a degree in child development/psychology and continue to educate myself on the whole development of children. I have had the privilege...

Care Member says "Sheila worked for us for nearly 2 years from when our child was 4 months old until they started school. Sheila was absolutely fantastic and an...

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Laurie A.

Experienced Bilingual Caregiver

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
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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Akia W.

Capitol Heights, MD

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
I am an experienced household assistant. Whether you need childcare, household management, house cleaning, senior care, or assistance with health related needs, I can help. I have 14 years of experience taking care of kids, and for the last two years I have been providing home health care services to clients with diverse needs,...

Sasha R. says "I hired Akia to provide assistance to me following surgery. She provided wonderful care following the surgery and anticipated my every need. It was such a...

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Katia A.

Part- Time Caregiver

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I was an Au pair back in 2016, and I had such an amazing experience with both of my families. I love kids, teaching them and learning from them is the motive for me to want to be a part of their lives. I am exited to have this opportunity and I can provide references upon request. When I worked with my second family as an au...

Whitney A. says "I hired Katia to care for my daughter on weekends. My daughter is 25 years old with mild intellectual disabilities. Katia has been energetic, kind and...

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Sarah Grace K.

Part-time Caregiver: Flexible Hours!

Washington, DC

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting for several years and have nannied for a cumulative of three years. I have experience with all age groups, including experience with children with autism and various physical special needs. I have been responsible for cooking, clean-up, constructive play, tutoring, bed time, and more! I am willing to...
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Zufan M.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
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...

David G. says "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. "

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Tyler H.

Capitol Heights, MD

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hello! My name is Tyler I am a recent college graduate. I have graduated the University of North Carolina at Pembroke with a degree in Biology. I have experience working with children from ages 2-14. I have been able to create a creative space for children as well a teaching space. I also have experience working with special...
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Sarah M.

Loving, Experienced Childcare Professional Available As Part-Time Or Full-Time Nanny

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have worked with children for over 15 years in a variety of positions including as a nanny, summer camp director, tutor, and as a teacher at several Washington DC area Montessori schools. I have worked with all ages, from infant to teenager. I also have experience with multiples, large group settings and children with special...

Sarita M. says "It was such a pleasure working with Sarah! She babysat for us while we were in town for a family wedding. Despite our crazy schedule, Sarah was super...

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Maribeth M.

Part Time/Full Time Works On Me

Bowie, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
My name is Maribeth, I am an Asian, dual citizenship. I just finished my CNA/CMT and I have CPR/First aide/Food handling certificate. My criminal and driving background (even FBI and state) are clear. PPD is also updated. I am looking for PRN, as needed, part time job in Care.com for Child, Senior, and even housekeeping (at...

Matthew R. says "We hired Maribeth to provide some companionship and some care help with my 80 year old mother. My mother was in a fragile mental state having recently...

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  • The average post rate is $20.67/hr as of June 2025

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

Anna N.

Anna N was great with my mother she was a very good help to her needs

- Care member

Marlene A.

Marlene, aka Miss Lynn, has been a consummate caregiver to my mother-in-law for about a year now. She has more than done her job, bathing,...

- Jeff B.

Maribeth M.

She was excellent with our kids. Kept in constant contact with us and really made us feel at ease!

- Laura R.

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