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Part Time Respite Care for Infant with Unique Medical Needs in Odenton MD

Posted by Ashley B. on 11/2/2026

  • $31.00 per hour

A welcoming military family is seeking a caring, dependable, and attentive respite care provider to care for their 11 month old son. The family is looking for someone who is experienced with infants, detail-oriented, and comfortable following specific care instructions for a baby with complex medical needs.

Potential Schedule (total of 32 hours a month): Friday evenings, Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

About the Position:
Child has a congenital heart condition and requires additional attention and ongoing monitoring. He is a sweet, happy baby who enjoys interaction, playtime, and being included in everyday activities.

Responsibilities may include:
- Providing attentive, nurturing infant care.
- Following the family's instructions for daily monitoring and care.
- Supporting feeding routines, including bottle preparation, paced feedings, and frequent burping.
- Engaging him in age-appropriate activities and tummy time when approved.
- Following all safety precautions and care instructions provided by the parents.
- Helping prepare bottles for the following day as needed.

The family is looking for someone who:
- Has experience caring for infants.
- Is comfortable caring for a child with complex medical needs or willing to learn through family guidance and training.
- Is highly attentive, detail-oriented, patient, and dependable.
- Can carefully follow instructions and recognize when something may be concerning.
- Is warm, nurturing, and interested in building a trusting relationship with the family.

This is a meaningful opportunity to provide support to a military family by caring for their child and giving parents time to focus on other family and personal responsibilities.

If you are compassionate, responsible, and interested in providing respite care, we would love to hear from you! Pay starts at $31/hour.

Additional Details

  • Number of special needs care recipients: One care recipient

Age Groups

  • Infant

Conditions

  • Heart Defects
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Part Time Respite...

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$31.00 per hour

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