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Jennifer E.

Experienced Teacher And Mom Available For Part-Time Care

Hyattsville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a mother of 4 and former special education teacher who is looking for part-time employment as a care provider. Between my roles as a babysitter, camp counselor, nature director, and special education teacher, I have over 25 years of experience in the field. I am comfortable working with all ages, including children and...

Jeanne S. says "Reliable, enthusiastic, dependable caregiver who has lots of experience working with individuals with special needs of various ages."

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Alexis G.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Alexis! I graduated from SUNY Fredonia with my B. A. in criminal justice and minors in spanish and sociology. I have always loved working and being around children, and have always been surrounded by them as I am the second oldest of 7! I am certified and finger printed to work in NYS schools. I have worked as...

Benjamin S. says "Alexis was amazing. We needed to find someone to look after our nephew at our wedding, and she came through. Super friendly, punctual, and easy to work...

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Jorgie A.

Compassionate, Active, Time Flexible Sitter

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
I'm currently looking for part timesummer job. Hi! I'm 24 & I live in Alexandria. I'm currently a part time nursing student. I have about 5 years of professional experience. I come from a large family and have always looked after the younger ones. I can help with light housekeeping & laundry. I have experience with : caring...

Care Member says "Jorgie has been very responsive and reliable to provide part-time child care services for our special needs daughter, and we will definitely continue...

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Jamila D.

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

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Visiting nurse
personal care
home modification
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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Katia A.

Part- Time Caregiver

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Ashai N.

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Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
I have experience babysitting, more specifically kids that are special needs. I'd describe my personality as energetic, bold, passionate. I like working with kids because I get to teach them really cool things and help them learn at each milestone. I'm looking for a job that can allow me to gain more experience and to add on...

Andria A. says "I hired Ashai to tend to my 2 1/2 autistic son until he turned the age of four years old. Ashai was really dependable and flexible during her time with...

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Catherine C.

Babysitter Experienced With Special Needs

Hyattsville, MD

4.3(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
*NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Hello! My name is Catie and I have a degree in early childhood education and special education. I have experience caring for infants, toddlers, and elementary aged children as a sitter, a full-time nanny, and a teacher. I have experience with many different kinds of pets and I have my own...

Rose Z. says "Catie helped me with babysitting and reading tutoring. We have had her babysit all of our kids several times and had her do some reading tutoring with our...

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Caty S.

Full-Time Caregiver

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$37/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I am 33 years old with a bachelor's degree from Lynchburg College, where I majored in Health Promotions and minored in Spanish. I graduated from George Mason University and received my master's degree in Nutrition. Currently, I am working towards becoming a registered dietitian that specializing in adolescents with eating...

Neha V. says "Caty has been a great addition to our family! She's very sweet yet firm with the kids, very dependable, asks good questions, and is punctual. She also has a...

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Dyonna O.

Caregiver Available

Hyattsville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
I am 27 years old and I have been a caregiver for over 8 years. I have experience working with youth of all ages including those who have a range of special needs. My goal is to provide structure, safety and an environment that fosters growth without sacrificing fun and a healthy bond with your child/children. I am a college...

Ann A. says "Dyonna worked from fall 2022 until fall 2023 with my 91-year old mom who was living alone. Dyonna has a wonderful, loving and caring way about her. She is...

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Kaylin P.

Certified Nurse Assistant/ Home Health Aide

Hyattsville, MD

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Kaylin and I am a friendly and energetic individual. I love working with this population because it brings me so much joy and fulfillment. I don't just do my job I go beyond the call of duty because your loved one is of the utmost importance to me. I'm looking forward to working with your loved one/s and making new...
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Yeny P.

Special Needs Care

Upper Marlboro, MD

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am Private Duty Special Needs Caregiver from Cuba. I am newly moved from Florida and my Home Health Assistant license and permit are from that State. I have 15 years of experience with Special Needs children. I have experience also because I am the mother of two twin children and both are autistic, they have already grown up...

Uno L. says "Yeny has lots of life experiences, professional and personal. She is interested to learn more new things and is very capable and sincere person. She was very...

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Delmy R.

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
I am Asistencia teacher pre-k sped I work with kids with Austin and with different other kids let me know if you have any questions. Free to call me.

Care Member says "Delmy was great with my son, very warm and friendly. She has experience with ASD kids it would recommend her again"

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Cloe M.

Washington, DC

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
I have a younger brother who has down syndrome. We are 2. 5 years apart, and growing up (4 out of 5 kids) him & I were the closest. I did any and everything for him! From walks, to feeding, playing, showering, taking care of everything you can think of. He has cancer for 4 years at 5 years old, and our entire lives changed. He...
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Regina C.

Part Time/Weekend Babysitter

Hyattsville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! Thanks for checking out my bio :). I like to think of myself as a well seasoned caregiver as I have been professionally caregiving since the age of 15. I've worked in a variety of settings for children all the way to geriatric. I've worked as a daycare assistant, nanny, caregiver to the elderly, recreational therapist,...

Care Member says "I am a first time mom so finding someone I was comfortable with as well as my daughter (1 y/o) is really important. Regina fit all of my requirements...

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Myounna B.

Hyattsville, MD

5.0(0)
from
$14/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, My name is Myounna. I'm currently a sophomore at University. I'm 18 years old. I'm majoring in biology and early childhood education. I've been working with kids since I was 15. I'm always babysitting my nephew who's 4. I love helping children learn new things. I like working with kids of all ages. We'll have lots of fun...
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Shannel S.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Arlington, VA

4.3(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Live-in home care
personal care
hospice services
dementia
respite care
Hello, I am a graduate from Rutgers University, New Brunswick in May 2018. I graduated with a bachelors degree in Public Health, and a completion of my minor in Spanish. I've completed an accelerated RN program in 2020 and now work as an RN in DC. I have been working In healthcare for over 5 years. I'm passionate about caring...

Susan E. says "She is very pleasant, but very green. Hired her to help me post major abdominal surgery with chores and help my handicapped mother. When i needed her to...

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Ceara B.

Part-Time Caregiver

Upper Marlboro, MD

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Hello my name is Ceara I'm an experienced and enthusiastic caregiver who loves childcare. I have over 7 years of experience with caring and teaching children from ages 18 months to 12 years old. I also have worked with children with multiple types of disabilities. I started out babysitting for family&friends then worked in...
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Kaitlyn O.

Caregiver

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have been working with children of all ages since high school. While attending high school I took two years of early childhood education and worked as a student teacher in an elementary school in Arlington county. I am now attending college to become a special needs teacher. I deeply enjoy teaching and helping children learn...

Katia D. says "I cannot recommend Kaitlyn highly enough. We hired Kaitlyn to watch our 5 month old (at the time) and she's been working with us for several months now....

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Marlene F.

Trust Me, I'm Your Girl!

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Marlene, I'm 24 years old. Grad from Penn State University! My mother is an elementary school teacher for children with special needs so I have some experience/ Knowledge observing in her shadow. I was a property manager for a couple of rental spaces in State College, PA (therefore, I am no stranger to heavy...

Care Member says "Marlene was wonderful! She connected with our son right away and was able to channel his creative energy into lots of fun play. He’s already asked if...

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Ganna S.

Nanny Babysitter Tutor PetCare

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Dear family! My name is Ganna and I'm Ukrainian. I have a MD in Teaching and Languages (English, French & Literature). I have been an Educator and Caregiver for my entire life and I feel so lucky to be able to do what I do! I absolutely love to teach and care for children. I'm also happy to assist the family with various Errands...

Care Member says "Anna is responsible and dependable. She is positive and engages with my son. He enjoys his time with her. I highly recommend her. "

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.67/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 Suitland, MD

Special Needs Caregivers in Suitland, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Jennifer E.

Reliable, enthusiastic, dependable caregiver who has lots of experience working with individuals with special needs of various ages.

- Jeanne S.

Alexis G.

Alexis was amazing. We needed to find someone to look after our nephew at our wedding, and she came through. Super friendly, punctual, and...

- Benjamin S.

Jorgie A.

Jorgie has been very responsive and reliable to provide part-time child care services for our special needs daughter, and we will definitely...

- Care member

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