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Olivia K.


Hyattsville, MD

$20/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I started babysitting at age 14 and realized how much I love child care. I have worked with infants / toddlers and older. I currently work, and have worked at an international boarding school for special needs children and young adults for the past 2 years after graduating college with a degree in psychology. I work with...
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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"Olivia is a gem. She is happy, helpful, ready to dive in, my child loves her…I’m a single parent and was overwhelmed before she came. She made me feel at ease and cared for, helped me clean and organize, made me food, helped me do research on child/household needs,...

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I have a younger brother who has down syndrome. We are 2. 5 years apart, and growing up (4 out of 5 kids) him & I were the closest. I did any and everything for him! From walks, to feeding, playing, showering, taking care of everything you can think of. He has cancer for 4 years at 5 years old, and our entire lives changed. He...
I worked in a school with students who's ages range from 3-15 with special needs. I worked as an aide for students with autism, Down syndrome, turrets syndrome, ADD, and ADHD. I am currently working as a behavior technician with ABA training.
Throughout my life, my family has been very involved with the special needs community. First and foremost at home, with my cousin K. who has Down Syndrome. Growing up with and around K. allowed me to become more knowledgeable of special needs individuals. Additionally, throughout my time at school, I have participated in a LINKS...
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Ginette O.


Greenbelt, MD

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I have 30+ years of experience working with special needs children and young adults in a camp and school setting. I am currently employed as paraprofessional to children with special needs (i. e., autism, down syndrome) in an Elementary school. I work with children with special needs from ages 5-17 years. I have past experience...
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Darren R.


Washington, DC

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Full-time Or Part-time Caregiver

I have spent the last two years working with children and adults with special needs. I have experience working with people diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down syndrome, OCD, and nonverbal children. I have a passion for this population and I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis.
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Emily D.


Washington, DC

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

I am currently a teacher at Beauvoir elementary school. I recently moved from Savannah, where I was the head of museum education at a historical house. Because of this, I know how to stimulate a child's mind through activity and education. I not only have an extensive resume on childcare, but I also have in-depth experience on...
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Sally L.


Arlington, VA

$15-20/hr

Occupational Therapist Doctorate

Hi there! My name is Sally and I am newly graduated from the University of Tennessee's Occupational Therapy Doctorate program. I also have a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology from Virginia Tech. I have clinical experience in a outpatient pediatric clinic and have worked with a variety of diagnoses, including but not limited to...
I have been working with people with special needs for eight years. I have worked as a paraprofessional in Massachusetts for three years, in both a one-on-one setting and a community setting. In addition, I have extensive experience working with people with Down Syndrome. I am passionate about advocacy for this community, and...
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Rohanna O.


Lanham, MD

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

My name is Rohanna. I am currently a senior speech pathology major, psychology minor at Hampton University. With this major I have had to work with children and adults who have special needs. I also have an older brother who has down syndrome so he was one of the main reasons why I have such a love and passion for those who are...
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Joseph H.


Temple Hills, MD

$16-44/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver And Home Health Aide

I'm dedicated, very dependable, compassionate certified, an experienced Senior Caregiver. I've have been working in this field caring for my son that was born with down syndrome for over 25 years. I decided to take a new path of career caring for family members that needed someone that understood the needs and empathy of the...
Joseph can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Rattakarn S.


Silver Spring, MD

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

Looking For Full/Part Time Nanny babysitter Position

Hello, I have been giving childcare to many families in the U. S. for 5 years. I like to take care and play with children. I am patient, creative, active, and responsible. In addition, I had a childcare experience with special needed children such as Down's syndrome. If you would like more information, please contact me.
I bring a wealth of expertise in caring for individuals with autism, Down syndrome, microcephaly, and ADHD. While currently pursuing my nursing degree in Brazil, I am dedicated to providing compassionate and attentive care to children and adolescents with diverse needs. With my understanding of developmental challenges and...
Delmy Objective To obtain a job as a new challenge in life and to complete all goals; work conscientiously using all education, skills, and work experience to be an asset to the company. Experience 8/2017- Present Abingdon Elementary- Arlington Public School Arlington, VA. Teacher Assistant SPED (Autism, Down syndrome,...
Skills:

First Aid

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Anne M.


Glenn Dale, MD

$30-50/hr3 yrs exp

I love caring for and teaching children, especially those with special needs. I have worked with many children over the years as a teacher, assistant teacher, nanny, babysitter, and grief counselor. I studied the Montessori method and worked as an assistant in Montessori classrooms. I was also a substitute teacher and worked...
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Elizabeth B.


Arlington, VA

$22/hr3 yrs exp

College Grad Seeking Babysitting Opportunities!

Hi there, I'm Bess! I am a 22-year-old college graduate based in Arlington, VA with several years of experience in traditional babysitting, supervising children while parents work remotely, and group childcare. I regularly volunteer with nursery and preschool-age children (0-5 years) at my church, a position for which I passed a...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

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Anne M.


Glenn Dale, MD

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love caring for and teaching children, especially those with special needs. I have worked with many children over the years as a teacher, assistant teacher, nanny, babysitter, and grief counselor. I studied the Montessori method and worked as an assistant in Montessori classrooms. I was also a substitute teacher and worked...
Anne can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Hello my name is Olivia. I am currently looking for a new family to work with! I have experience with all ages and specialize in those with special needs. A little bit about me is I grew up as a younger sibling to a sister with a rare genetic disorder who is non-verbal, developmentally delayed and has epilepsy. I am looking for...
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Margery D.


Gaithersburg, MD

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a passion for working with people with special needs. Growing up, I was very involved and close with my brother who has Down Syndrome. Before I started teaching, I was a Job Coach for adults with disabilities helping my clients thrive at their jobs.
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"She is delightful and very caring. She understands the needs of our family and is happy to help us as we need her."

Charles A.

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Shakiah W.


Millersville, MD

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

My Silent Princess

In my years of assisting with children I have been a part of many programs that include children with special needs. However, my most memorable experience would be with my silent princess who is a 7-year-old with Rett syndrome (a form of Autism). Working with her truly became my passion. It was a true journey working with her...

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