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- $25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hi! I'm Carrigan. I am 23 years old and have been babysitting for 6 years. I most recently babysat a family with three young children (ages ranging from 4 weeks to 3 years old). In addition to normal childcare responsibilities, I have also helped with homework, online classes, laundry, and other housekeeping. I am CPR-certified...
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Educator and Compassionate Caregiver
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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- $30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Thatho, thank you for visiting my profile! I am a professional nanny
and private violin tutor. A bit about me: I have just over 8 years working in childcare with extensive
experience in infant care and children with special needs. I have cared for multiples of different ages, twins and most recently a three way...
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
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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.
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
For over 10 years, I've nurtured children's development, driven by a passion to positively impact their lives and support families. I am currently in grad school and am comfortable caring for children aged 0-12+. My approach is patient, calm, creative, and friendly. I enjoy playing outdoor sports, board games, and educational...
Personal care
dementia
I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 20 years of experience caring for seniors. I'm a certified personal care assistant. I'm dependable, caring and loving. With me, your senior will receive the best care. I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer,...
Personal care
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...
Transportation
meal prep
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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- $12/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
dementia
Hi, I'm Daja -- a compassionate and dependable caregiver with a genuine love for helping others. I have experience caring for children, seniors, and individuals with special needs. My approach is rooted in patience, respect, and trust. Whether it's providing companionship, assistance with daily routines, or creating a safe and...
Personal care
meal prep
transportation
light cleaning
respite care
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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,...
Transportation
meal prep
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!
Live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
meal prep
dementia
I am a mother of four grown-up children and was a single parent for 14 years. During that time, I successfully balanced raising my children while working full-time, which has made me highly adaptable, resourceful, and dependable. While I have less formal experiences as a caregiver, I am confident in my ability to take on this...
Live-in home care
light cleaning
respite care
hospice services
meal prep
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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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- $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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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have a Bachelors in Psychology with a Minor in Child Development. I have 4 years of experience with working with and teaching children with disabilities. I have a nephew with autism with whom I cared for, for several years, while my sister worked. I am patient, loving, understanding, and open to learning new things. I am...
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- $18/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...
Hello, I'm Meri ! I'm 24 years old. I have dealt with young people with special needs before. I am a very social, optimistic person who can easily get along with everyone. I would like to guarantee that I can take care of the other person just like a family member. I am available part time on weekends. If you are looking for...
Hello Families! My name is Mycala and I am 25-year-old dedicated childcare worker. I have experience as a toddler teacher, preschool teacher, 3rd grade learning coordinator, and professional nanny. I am currently a Senior behavior technician specializing in providing one on one therapy for children with autism and developmental...
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...
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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The average post rate is $21.08/hr as of November 2025
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.5
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