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Child Care

Washington, DC

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
For the past decade, I've dedicated myself to nurturing children's growth and development, fueled by a genuine passion I discovered through early babysitting experiences. My college degree and Child Development Associate (CDA) certification have provided me with a strong foundation, complemented by Early Child Development...
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Washington, DC

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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
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...
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Washington, DC

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have over 20yrs of experience taking care of infants , toddlers and teenagers, special needs autistic and Down syndrome kids of all ages. . I love what I do. I am CPR certified and I am a NON smoker. If u need a reliable dependable kind and caring nanny / babysitter hit me u.
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Washington, DC

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$23/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello! I'm Savannah, a third-year neuroscience major at American University with aspirations of becoming a neuropsychologist. I'm a caring, hardworking, and fun individual who genuinely enjoys working with children. I began working with children in 2022 and have over two years of experience. I previously worked at Aspire NJ...
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Washington, DC

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
transportation
light cleaning
errands
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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Elvira B.'s Photo

Washington, DC

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
transportation
light cleaning
errands
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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Washington, DC

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$20/hr
Meal prep
transportation
light cleaning
errands
Hi, I'm Deja. I'm 28 years of age and I am a licensed DSP, I'm also CPR certified and I love working for seniors and individuals that has special needs. I'm willing to provide professional references and documentation if needed so please feel free to ask me for those and I'll send them over right away. Thanks for taking the time...
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Amelia B.'s Photo

Washington, DC

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Dementia
live-in home care
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
I have been a personal care attendant for children and adults with special needs for the past 8 years! Prior experiences involved medication management, behavior management, taking clients to doctor's appointments, supervising clients at family events, and finding stimulating experiences to keep clients entertained and get them...
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Lidya D.'s Photo

Washington, DC

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
errands
light cleaning
respite care
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I have experience working in a summer camp for three months supporting people with special needs, where I learned patience, empathy, and adaptability. I also volunteered for one year at a nursing home in Colombia, assisting seniors with daily activities and companionship. I am a fast learner, responsible, and always motivated to...
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Available Full-Time For Companionship, Light Housekeeping And Meal Prepping

Washington, DC

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$24/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...
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Carolina A.'s Photo

Washington, DC

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$20/hr
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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Special Needs Care Available

Washington, DC

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$10/hr
7 years experience
In 2007 I worked for the John Archer School's "Camp Ability." This was the most challenging and the most rewarding job. I worked with children and young adults with special needs in the classroom setting and on field trips. Over the past seven years I have provided child care for two boys with autism. I have learned a lot from...
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Part Time Caregiver With Pediatric Nursing Experience Available

Washington, DC

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I have 19 years of experience as a pediatric nurse and was a pediatric nurse practitioner for 13 years. I have cared for medically complex children both in the inpatient and outpatient settings.
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Washington, DC

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$25/hr
1 year experience
I have a solid background caring for children of all ages, including babies and toddlers, and I'm now looking to expand my experience with children who have special needs. While my direct experience in this area is limited, I'm very open to learning and adapting to meet each child's unique needs. I bring patience, empathy, and a...
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Occupational Therapist/Disability Advocate

Washington, DC

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$49/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Ryan, and I am an occupational therapist (licensed in DC, MD, and VA), a disability advocate and a content creator. I graduated in 2021 with a Master of Occupational Therapy and am currently working full-time at an assisted living facility. In addition, to being an OT I am the founder and a content creator which is a...
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Part-time Care-giver Available

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hello! I am from Washington D. C. where I live now and have worked with children including children with special needs in school settings. I also have a Masters in Social Work. I am completely fine with pets, I love animals. I am also proficient in Spanish. I look forward to meeting you!
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Hope G.'s Photo

Washington, DC

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$40/hr
20 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Hope and I am a former full time nanny and the founder of Tunes 4 Tots music school, known for our baby music classes. I graduated from MU Millersville University of Pennsylvania where I majored in music education in 2011. I now have 20 years of child care and teaching experience, clearly I adore working with...
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Washington, DC

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, I am Mayce "Ashura", a junior at Howard University studying Psychology and Biology with plans to pursue a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience. I currently work as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) providing specialized in-home care for children with special needs particularly those on the autism spectrum. With three...
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Caregiver

Washington, DC

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Transportation
personal care
hospice services
For three years I served for the Peace Corps in Peru as a special education facilitator and a youth development volunteer. As a volunteer working with the community of special needs I also had the chance to work with those who had physical disabilities and the elderly community of Peru, because these communities all fall under...
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