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Carolina A.

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
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Olivia. I'm a dependable, patient, and nurturing caregiver with hands on experience caring for children of different ages, including children with special needs. I take my role seriously and always make sure the children in my care feel safe, comfortable, and genuinely cared for. I'm naturally attentive and calm...
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Enthusiastic Nanny Loves Art, Health, And Kids

Washington, DC

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$30/hr
7 years experience
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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Washington, DC

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$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Nurturing young minds is my passion. My 9 years of experience caring for children aged newborn to 11 have been incredibly rewarding. I hold a High School Degree, as well as certifications in First Aid Training and CPR Training. I am also trained in Early Childhood Education (ECE) and have a Child Development Associate (CDA)...
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CNA

Washington, DC

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$19/hr
10 years experience
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...
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Caregiver's

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
3 years experience
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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Mary A.'s Photo

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Respite care
personal care
transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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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Washington, DC

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$25/hr
1 year experience
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!
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Washington, DC

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$28/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
personal care
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
Making a difference in people's lives is why I became a caregiver. For the past three years, I've had the privilege of supporting adults and seniors, and their families, with compassionate and reliable care. I have experience caring for individuals with special needs and memory care needs. I provide transportation, run errands,...
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Washington, DC

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
live-in home care
respite care
light cleaning
hospice services
+ 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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Washington, DC

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$20/hr
Transportation
meal prep
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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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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Washington, DC

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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Felicity! I have a Literature, Creative Writing degree from American University! I love to read, write, and be outside! My top three favorite sports are rock climbing, sailing, and basketball. I have three nephews; 11, 9, and 7 years old. I have been watching and taking care of infants, babies, toddlers, and kids...

Dan W. says "We had the help from Felicity for one entire week to look after our 2 daughters 9 and 12. The girls do not speak much English. She met the girls every day...

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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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$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...
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Washington, DC

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$18/hr
1 year experience
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...
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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
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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Friendly Babysitter/Registered Nurse Who Loves Children!

Washington, DC

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
Hello! My name is Rachel and I am a pediatric nurse (formerly NICU nurse). I have a great amount of experience with a wide array of children, including newborns, multiples, and children with special needs. I am super fun, love children, and would be so happy to take care of yours!
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Washington, DC

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$40/hr
20 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 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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  • 141 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.50/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.6

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