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Rohanna O.


Lanham, MD

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

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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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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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.
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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...
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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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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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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
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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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Jamie T.


Bowie, MD

$10-20/hr9 yrs exp

Loving, Caring, Understanding Friend And Companion

Hi. I have been a nanny for over 11 years, and throughout those years I've cared for all types of children and adults with special and unique needs. I'm familiar and have befriended people with autism, dyslexia, ADHD, Down Syndrome, short term memory and other special needs and some dealing with emotions. Im a woman who...
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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.
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Gayle W.


Laurel, MD

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter, Speech Pathologist, Outdoor Girl All In One

Babysitter, Speech Pathologist, Outdoor Girl All In One I am a licensed Speech Pathologist looking for a summer caregiver position. I am available Mon-Fri. I have experience working with children from birth to teenager and a wide range of unique learners including but not limited to autism, intellectual disabilities, cerebral...
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...
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Juliana B.


Laurel, MD

$17-23/hr10 yrs exp

Ready To Love And Care For Your Little Ones

I've been caring for children other than mine for the past 16 years. I was once an AuPair, then a live out nanny, had my own In Home Childcare business and now I'm back to babysitting . I have 5 children ( age 10 and under) and 3 of them have special needs ( Down Syndrome, ADHD, and anxiety disorder). Im 36 years old and...
Juliana can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping
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Special Needs Care

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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...

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
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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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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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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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Shellie F.


Fort Washington, MD

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Caring!! Dependable!! Professional! Experience-25 years Facilities where I have worked- hospitals , maternity wards-daycare , military bases-mental wards for children-private homes Certificates, cna, CPR, first aid Specialize in , sleep training , infant Care, special needs, Down syndrome, autism Offering , infant care only...
Shellie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Meriam D.


Glen Burnie, MD

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Nurturing And Responsible Nanny

Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood

I am a very enthusiastic, responsible, musical and creative former teacher! I am currently not available for childcare, only tutoring, piano lessons or pet sitting. As I do have a 18-month-old child, they would need to be able to accompany me to any job. I taught for seven years as a full time high school Spanish teacher. I am...
Meriam can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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"You won't regret it. Meriam is AMAZING!!"

Rayon W.

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Gabriella C.


Arlington, VA

$10-15/hr

Part Time Caregiver

In college I majored in Communicative Science Disorders and have a variety of knowledge about autism, down syndrome, dysphasia and more. I worked with special needs children during my senior year of college where I assisted a speech language pathologist in diagnosing and treating child patients. I want to continue working with...

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