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Carolina A.

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
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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$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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$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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$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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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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Patient, Caring, And Understanding Caregiver

Washington, DC

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$14/hr
I'm a caring childcare provider with a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. I'm adept at managing the needs of up to three children simultaneously and excel in caring for various age groups. I am a Behavioral Technician, so I have experience with children with disabilities. My patient and friendly nature...
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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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$30/hr
6 years experience
I have six years of experience working with children, including the last three years focused on babies. I'm currently caring for a baby girl I've been with her for over a year. The family is moving out of D. C., which is why I'm now looking for a new position and I love babies I'm a Colombian artist, meditation and yoga teacher...
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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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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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  • 154 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.52/hr as of March 2026

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

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