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Hi! I'm a responsible and patient babysitter with 7 years of experience caring for children, including children with special needs. I enjoy keeping kids engaged through outdoor play, games, and creative activities.
I'm happy to help with meal preparation, light housekeeping, and maintaining your child's routine. I also provide...
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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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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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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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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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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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,...
Errands
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dementia
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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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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10 years experience
Personal care
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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...
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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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...
Hi! I'm Joy, and I bring over 7 years of experience working with children with autism and other developmental needs. I began in 2018 at a specialized school and have since provided in-home and clinic-based ABA therapy as a Registered Behavior Technician. I hold a Master's in Clinical Psychology and am completing my PhD, with...
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...
Working with individuals with autism and other disabilities has been a meaningful and eye-opening experience for me. It has taught me the importance of patience, understanding, and meeting people where they are. Every person I've worked with is different, with their own personality, strengths, and challenges, which has helped me...
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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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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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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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Hi! I'm an experienced caregiver with 10+ years of childcare and tutoring across all age groups, from infants to teens. I'm a double Georgetown graduate and a former EMT, and I'm CPR and First Aid certified, so safety is always a top priority.
I have experience working with children with special needs and allergies, and I'm...
Personal care
hospice services
transportation
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 post rate is $22.42/hr as of May 2026
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