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Washington, DC

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Errands
transportation
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Washington, DC

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Errands
transportation
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Available Full-Time For Companionship, Light Housekeeping And Meal Prepping

Washington, DC

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Home modification
visiting nurse
personal care
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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Washington, DC

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Dementia
errands
meal prep
light cleaning
live-in home care
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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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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Washington, DC

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$20/hr
Errands
transportation
light cleaning
meal prep
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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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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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 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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Part-time Care-giver Available

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
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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Washington, DC

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
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Hi! I am Justin, a 25-year-old young professional in DC, looking to transition into the child-care space. A bit about me, I was recently accepted into a program in DC that offers a MA in Teaching with a focus on Special Education, while working alongside veteran teachers. I begin in Fall 2027 and would like to gain more...
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Washington, DC

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$40/hr
20 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 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
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 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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Washington, DC

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hospice services
transportation
personal care
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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  • The average posted rate is $23.00/hr as of November 2026

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