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165 special needs caregivers are listed in Washington, DC

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of November 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Washington, DC

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Damali A.


Washington, DC

$25-30/hr1 yrs exp

Compassionate Experienced Caregiver For Adults/Children With Special Needs

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Are you in search of a caregiver who combines compassion, patience, and professionalism? With over 20 years of customer service experience and a strong foundation as a trained nursing assistant, I offer expert care infused with a genuine love for helping others. My current role as a special education paraprofessional in an...
Damali can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Delphine Marie Claire N.


Washington, DC

$19-23/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Medication Technician / Special Needs Care

As a certified medication technician, I bring strong ethics and excellent organization skills to any setting. I have a lifetime passionate year of experience in child and adult care. I can help with travel and grocery shopping.
Delphine Marie Claire can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Darren R.


Washington, DC

$23-30/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

I am a 27-year-old with 5 years of experience working with children with special needs. I have provided behavioral therapy to children in the home, school and clinical settings. I have spent the last two years working as a lead special education teacher. I enjoy working with families to develop a structure for your child's day...
Darren can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Isabella P.


Washington, DC

$23/hr5 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Sitter Looking To Help A Child Have An Awesome Summer!

I am 19 years old and am a rising sophomore at Duke University. I was salutatorian of the Fox Lane High School Class of 2019 and maintained a 4. 0 GPA for all four years. During my freshman year in college, I also maintained a 4. 0 GPA while participating in meaningful extracurricular activities. I plan to major in either...
Isabella can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I really enjoy working with kids, maybe because I have younger siblings myself. I always watched or looked after my younger family members. I'm also comfortable with special needs children because I have a nephew I watch from time to time that has slow development. I'm multilateral and will do whatever it takes to get my job...
Diamond can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Karma O.


Washington, DC

$10-20/hr

Occasional Babysitter On Weekends/Weekday Evenings

I've cared for a 5-year-old child with special needs, played with him, made sure his afternoon was full of activities, etc. I am very reliable and trustworthy and I love children. I absolutely love arts and crafts and would be willing to provide projects for children while babysitting. Fun fact: I am obsessed with all things...
Karma can also help with: Craft assistance
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Maryam M.


Washington, DC

$15-18/hr4 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Maryam, and I love children! I currently don't have any of my own, so I love taking care of others' kids. I'm very patient, observant, and nurturing. My mom ran a at-home daycare where I helped her care for numerous children and loved every moment! I have experience with all children ranging from newborns to...
Maryam can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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Amalia M.


Washington, DC

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Ami and I am currently attending college at Gallaudet University. I love working with kids. I plan on going to school to become a teacher so any experience with kids is greatly appreciated. I've been watching kids of all ages since I was in middle school. I used to watch kids with special needs for parents that...
Amalia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Destinee S.


Washington, DC

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Destinee S.

My name is Destinee. I have over 20 years of experience working with children in all different capacities. I have worked originally as a bus driver for special needs children in Texas for over 10 years. I have my drivers license and am able to complete any requested safety trainings. I am a mother of six grown up and successful...
Destinee can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Mariah M.


Washington, DC

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Educator With Years Of Babysitting Experience!

I've always had a love for kids and have been babysitting since I was 13. I have a wide range of experience in all ages, as well as experience with children who have special needs. I graduated from Belmont University with a degree in psychology and education. I moved to Washington DC recently and am available part-time. I'll be...
Mariah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Cassidy W. and I have two years of experience working with special needs children. I've worked in schools as a paraprofessional and teachers assistant, but I'll be returning to college this fall and will no longer be able to work in a school setting. I love building connections with kids and wish to continue working...
Cassidy can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I'm a passionate childcare provider with three years of experience caring for children of all ages. My love for fostering children's growth and development, combined with my positive babysitting experiences, led me to pursue a career in childcare. I'm patient, friendly, and formal, and I prioritize open communication with...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Rhaissa! I'm 29 years old, I have a 4 years old daughter and 6 years ago I was an au pair. I took care of 3 handsome boys and one of them has special needs. Right now, I work as a front desk supervisor, but I love kids. I'm looking for a part-time position.
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Jenna C.


Washington, DC

$20/hr6 yrs exp

About Me!

I started working with kids when I was in high school, at around 15 years old. A few years later, my parents opened up a sensory gym geared towards children with special needs. This gym features equipment such as swings, a zip line, a trampoline, etc. for the purpose of assisting in the development of both fine and gross motor...
Jenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Katelynn V.


Washington, DC

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny And Care Taker Looking For Flexible Part Time Work.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am employed as a Labor and Delivery RN and work 3 12 hour shifts a week. I am looking for part time work. I have a lot of child care and care taking experience! -I have worked as a personal care taker for an emerging adult with special needs and an adult women with severe intellectual and physical needs (4 years total) -I...
Katelynn can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Erika D.


Washington, DC

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/babysitter

I have 10 years of experience. I've worked for many years with special needs. I've worked with all ages. I can help around the house with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I also love pets and can be extremely flexible.
Erika can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Margot A.


Washington, DC

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Fun Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have 10+ years of experience as a nanny, babysitter, and Au Pair. I am a college grad, and work for the federal gov. I am a vaccinated non-smoker with a car who loves spending time with kids, and coming up with fun activities! I spent a year as an Au Pair in Australia, have experience helping kids with virtual learning...
Margot can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Cierra H.


Washington, DC

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver

I care for children I work at a school as a paraprofessional where I assist special needs children and young teens with their daily goals which I have done for five years as of now and I'm available evenings and sundays as well
Cierra can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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John G.


Washington, DC

$17-22/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Aspiring Teacher

Hello! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 2 years of experience caring for special needs children and adults. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional tasks if requested. I am currently in a post-grad program to attain my teaching license, so I...
John can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Kayla-ajanae A.


Washington, DC

$23-27/hr3 yrs exp

Compassionate And Reliable Care

Hi! I'm Kayla and I'm a Howard University graduate and teacher living in Washington DC. I've always been passionare about childcare and education for as long as I can remember. I come from a big family, and grew up helping out with my younger siblings, nieces, and nephews. I have years of experience providng care for all age...
Kayla-ajanae can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel

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Ratings for Washington, DC special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Washington, DC are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 61 reviews of the 165 listed special needs caregivers.