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Hello! I'm Savannah, a second-year neuroscience major at AU with aspirations of becoming a neuropsychologist. I am a caring, hardworking, and fun individual who genuinely enjoys working with children. I love helping kids learn new skills, grow emotionally, and feel supported through positive guidance.
I began working with...
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Hello! I'm Siti a reliable, patient caregiver available for after-school care and weekdays. I have experience caring for children ages 3-11and special need children, including homework help, meal prep, and bedtime routines. I'm highly responsible, safety-conscious, and enjoy fostering a positive, engaging environment. I have...
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My name is Andrea and I am currently a junior at GW university. I have meaningful experience supporting and working with children in educational and mentorship settings, including children with special needs. Growing up with a brother with autism has given me a deeply personal understanding of the patience, adaptability, and...
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I have babysat for special needs kids, for babies, for middle schoolers and kids of all needs! I have brought them to their practices and obligations and to school. I also train dogs to be guiding eye dogs, so I am super comfortable with pets. I am currently a data scientist. I have an MSA in Analytics. I have experience...
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Nurturing young minds is truly my passion, which is why I'm so excited to offer my childcare services. My two years of babysitting experience have solidified my desire to support families by providing reliable care. I am comfortable caring for one child at a time. I have personal experience supporting children with special...
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With over 20 years of teaching and 3 years of child care experience, Haydee is a dedicated professional whose work has supported children and youth across diverse backgrounds, including autism and special needs. Her dual role as teacher and caregiver reflects a deep commitment to nurturing...
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Bringing joy and safety to children is my passion! I am a patient, creative, and highly communicative caregiver.
Professional Experience:
• Family Daycare (Dominican Republic): I worked for one year as the Lead Teacher for a group of 10 children. I managed schedules, educational activities, and ensured a safe, structured...
For the past 4 years I've worked full time with various families from 2 months-4 years old. Prior to that I worked part-time with kiddos 3-10 years old while attending college for early childhood development.
Working with kids brings me joy, I love that they each have their own unique personality and helping them grow and learn...
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Hi! I'm Kathryn - kids call me KP. An unexpected lay-off means I have some downtime and I'd love to do some kid care.
My very first job was babysitting when I was 11. I worked my way through high school and college as a nanny, babysitter and camp counselor.
Newborns! Friends call me the "baby whisperer" and many have asked me...
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8 years experience·
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My name is Queeny and I work with children professionally including school aged children and little ones ages 0-3. Can you guess my profession? I look at the family holistically, supporting children in their activities of daily living (feeding, toileting, etc), self regulation, fine motor, etc. I utilize a lot of crafts that are...
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4 years experience·
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Hi! I am Christina, and I am currently a student at George Washington University. I offer child care, pet care, and household services. I love children and have been a babysitter/nanny since I was 15, working with multiple families including a special needs infant. I am Red Cross Certified for child care as well as CPR. I have...
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Hi! I'm Audrey, and I've been babysitting for over 7 years. I've worked as a nanny for children ages 2 to 9, supporting families with everything from playtime and homework to routines and school drop-offs. I also have extensive experience working with children with special needs, and I always strive to provide patient,...
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I have been working with special needs kids for the past 8 years as a license home. health aid. My own little brother is a special need, and he's 15 years old. I've always been providing care for him, and that's how I developed a passion for children. And I am recently a mother. I love everything related to child care
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Greetings families!
I am Sheila, a professional private contracted Nanny/Child Development Specialist, with years of experience, here in the immediate Washington D. C. Metro area. Which is where I was born and where I have raised three amazing children, two of whom still reside with me here in NE/DC.
I have worked with many...
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Hi! I'm Judith, a senior at Howard University completing my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, graduating this May. I've worked with children in classrooms, tutoring settings, youth programs, and multi-day direct service programs with children with special needs.
I've passed my K-6 Praxis teaching exams and enjoy...
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Hi, I have been a caregiver of a child with special needs for 26 years. I realized my passion for taking care of others and decide to become a nurse assistant 10 years ago. I have experience in taking care of both children and adults. My goal is to bring comfort and care to those who are in need. Experience in working in...
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We had Dodji with us for 4 weeks while I recovered from surgery and she gave our 18-month-old daughter excellent, responsible care. I never worried about my kiddo when she was out with Dodji and I really appreciated the kindness and warmth she demonstrated, even when my daughter was being difficult because she missed her mom....
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Hi I'm Ella!
I worked as a home care aid while in College. My clients were elderly adults and/or had special needs. I meal prepped, took them to doctor appointments, ran errands, and spent quality time with them.
Happy to share more as needed!
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For the past year I've been taking care of seniors with special needs. I practically do everything shower, feeding, medication, out the probe, putting on and taking off on wheelchairs, taking outside for walks, changing diapers, fixing cpap. I also took CNA classes in the past
I'd describe my personality as : Diligent,...
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My Name is Carolina,
Dedicated and compassionate caregiver with CPR, First Aid, and Heart Saver certifications. With a warm and caring personality, I provide top-notch support to individuals in need. I'm driven by a passion to serve and make a difference in people's lives.
My goal is to deliver personalized care with kindness,...
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The average post rate is $21.52/hr as of March 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.6
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