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Maria V.


Fairfax, VA

$25-28/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking For Full Time Position

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Hi! My name is Maria. I am looking nanny/babysitter position. I am 24 years old. I enjoy being outside, trying new recipes, and playing board games. I have lots of experience working with kids of all ages. Last school year, I worked as a 3rd grade teacher. In college I was a Summer Nanny for 3 summers/breaks to a family with...
Maria can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Arielle G.


Centreville, VA

$40/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter, Caregiver, House Sitter, Etc.

5.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Arielle and I am a nationally certified Adapted Physical Education Teacher with a master's degree in Adapted Physical Activity, and a bachelor's degree in health and physical education. I recently left my job as an Adapted PE teacher in Fairfax County Public Schools. I left the school system because I want to have a...
5.0
"Arielle was a fantastic personal care assistant for me. I am a quadriplegic, and she helped me with all of my activities of daily living, including dressing, showering, exercising, meal prep, and eating. She was always on time and made sure that I was comfortable...

Sandra A.

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Andrea D.


Annandale, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Dynamic Personal Support Attendant Available

**Special Needs Caregiver with 10+ Years of Experience Specializing in Autism, Cerebral Palsy, and Down Syndrome** With over a decade of experience, I am a dedicated special needs caregiver skilled in providing compassionate, personalized support for individuals with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, and Down Syndrome. I specialize in...
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Areli H.


Manassas, VA

$15-30/hr1 yrs exp

Behavioral Therapist

Currently working as a behavioral therapist with knowledge in ABA therapy used to work with children of various ages who fall on the Autism spectrum as well as children with other disorders (i. e Down Syndrome)
Hello my name is Danielle and I am a 19 yr old student. I have 19 yrs worth of experience with the disabled as my aunt has Down syndrome and I currently live with her. I have spent time volunteering with the special needs department in high school along with my local church's special needs outreach program. I'll make sure your...
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Aida G.


Chantilly, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I am currently retired from Fairfax County Public schools , which I worked for the last 23 plus years at Kilmer center . I have 23 plus years experience with the fallowing: feeding tubes, seizures, down syndrome , learning disabilities and almost all special needs children . I am also the mother of 5 grown children , who some...
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Gabrielle S.


Burke, VA

$11-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm gabby and I would love to work as your babysitter! I have experience working as a summer camp counselor (which means I am child and infant CPR certified) with kids of all different ages and backgrounds! I also have 3 years worth of experience working with children with special needs such as autism (verbal and non...
Gabrielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Maria T.


Manassas, VA

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Care

I'm a mental health therapist for children and adolescents looking for part-time or occasional work as a babysitter. I have worked as a nanny for children of all ages with various disabilities including Autism, Down's Syndrome, and Muscular Dystrophy for the past almost 8 years. I am hard-working, patient, kind, and I have...

Ismael A.


Springfield, VA

$20-25/hr

Caregiver For Special Needs

I'm currently a caregiver to a boy with Down syndrome and looking for a morning part time job. I play semi professional soccer so I know a lot about sports. I think I would be a great fit for this position. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach back out, thank you!
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Margery D.


Gaithersburg, MD

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

4.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have had experience being a nanny for children aged 3 months to 12 years. I have babysat families with multiples and as well as children with special needs. I tutored children for many years and I used to be a swim instructor for children under 10. I have two sets of young twins in my family and I have many cousins that I have...
Margery can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"Did not interview with her, no information to submit."

Lisa F.

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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.
5.0
"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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Julia R.


Lorton, VA

$30-32/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced special needs Nanny/ Professional Organizer Available Hi all, I just moved to the area and am looking for a position (open to ft/pt). Can provide references upon request. Pm for more info :) A little about me: * Several years childcare experience * Years of experience with Autism and Down syndrome * Have...
5.0
"Julia is awesome! She is prompt, kind and courteous but most importantly, she is wonderful with our two boys. Julia has a calm demeanor that matches perfectly with the high-energy personalities of our sons. Our eldest son has severe non-verbal Autism and can be...

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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...
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Gabriella C.


Arlington, VA

$13-15/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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Maria H.


Ashburn, VA

$13-15/hr

Part Time Caregiver Available

I have worked with special needs children diagnosed with down syndrome for 2 years. I work with Occupational Therapists and Speech Therapists and am currently learning American Sign Language. I enjoy working with infants and have 4 adult/teenage children of my own.
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...
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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Faith B.


Herndon, VA

$13-25/hr4 yrs exp

I am in college studying to be a special education teacher. I have babysat for special needs kids in the past and have personal experience with Autism and Down Syndrome. I also worked with special needs teenagers as a student intern at Herndon High School this past year. I have a good amount of knowledge when it comes to caring...
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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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Lourdes F.


Rockville, MD

$35-50/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Nurse from El Salvador Available to Work Part or Full Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a nurse graduate in my country of El Salvador and I have a lot of experience working as a babysitter. One year ago I worked as an aide in a school for kids with special needs in Arlington Co., VA, it was an interesting job because I had the opportunity to know more about Autism, Down syndrome, etc. Working with and...

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Recent Down syndrome care reviews in Fairfax, VA

Arielle G.

5.0

Arielle was a fantastic personal care assistant for me. I am a quadriplegic, and she helped me with all of my activities of daily living, including dressing, showering, exercising, meal prep, and eating. She was always on time and made sure that I was comfortable and safe throughout my day. She is a...

- Sandra A.

Margery D.

4.0

Did not interview with her, no information to submit.

- Lisa F.

Margery D.

5.0

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.

Julia R.

5.0

Julia is awesome! She is prompt, kind and courteous but most importantly, she is wonderful with our two boys. Julia has a calm demeanor that matches perfectly with the high-energy personalities of our sons. Our eldest son has severe non-verbal Autism and can be difficult at times to work with and...

- Care member

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