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97 special needs caregivers are listed in Alexandria, VA

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Alexandria, VA

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Abbey S.


Alexandria, VA

$16-40/hr9 yrs exp

Teacher/Tutor/Babysitter

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I have experience teaching preschool for children with disabilities and teaching medically fragile children in both school and homebound settings and have worked with many children who are nonverbal and/or physically disabled. Additionally, I advise parents on how to manage kids' unique behavior and communication challenges and...
Abbey can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as cheerful, patient, and a problem solver. I like working with kids because I have do much experience having had three children, as well as being a teacher assistant at an elementary school. I'm looking for a job that might be during date nights, or summer and winter breaks. I started working with...
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Ganna S.


Alexandria, VA

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Babysitter Tutor PetCare

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Dear family! My name is Ganna and I'm Ukrainian. I have a MD in Teaching and Languages (English, French & Literature). I have been an Educator and Caregiver for my entire life and I feel so lucky to be able to do what I do! I absolutely love to teach and care for children. I'm also happy to assist the family with various Errands...
Ganna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

Hi everyone! I am new to the DMV area and looking for families to babysit. I am receiving my doctoral degree in occupational therapy and I have worked with children for many years! I am totally open to working with special needs families. Please message me with any questions.
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

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Alison R.


Alexandria, VA

$34/hr3 yrs exp

Reliable Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 8 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. I worked at an elementary school in Alexandria VA with the 1st grade last year. I am currently working at a middle school with 7th and 8th grade this year and with special needs students. I am also a part time after school nanny as need. Have been with...
Alison can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Carla C.


Alexandria, VA

$20-32/hr3 yrs exp

I Love Crafts, Doing Activities And Helping With Homework And Many More

Hello! My name is Carla Im 21 years old. I was a lead teacher for about 2 years a half and im on summer break currently! I have experience with special needs! I love being creative , having the children do experiments, paint, color with chalk and more! I am also CPR and First-Aid Certified!
Carla can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Hi, how are you? My name is Vitoria, I'm 21 years old and I have been working with kids since 2020 but I have kids in my family since I was pretty young because my oldest nephew is 11 years old. I'm from Brazil and I love kids, I already work with 1, 2, 3 and 4 years old kids and also older kids (6, 7, 10 and 11 years old) In...
Vitoria can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

I'm an experienced caregiver with a deep-rooted passion for nurturing the growth and development of young minds. My enthusiasm for making a difference in children's lives has been my driving force for the past three years. My approach to childcare is rooted in patience, creativity, and a friendly demeanor that puts children at...
Tiffani can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

CNA

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Sharilene A.


Alexandria, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Loving Baby Sitter.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm Sharilene originally from South Africa and came to the USA as an au pair. I have 11 years experience with Children 0 up to 18 years. I worked as a teacher and a teacher assistant. I was also a Tutor and helping kids with special needs. I'm hard working and very reliable. I have CPR and first aid and also have all my covid...
Sharilene can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Jorgie A.


Alexandria, VA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Compassionate, Active, Time Flexible Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm 24 & I live in Alexandria. I'm currently a part time nursing student. I have about 5 years of professional experience. I come from a large family and have always looked after the younger ones. I can help with light housekeeping & laundry. I have experience with : caring for up to 6 children at once, caring for children...
Jorgie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

As a childcare provider with over 20 years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing and enriching the lives of children. My journey into childcare began with my love for babysitting, which grew into a desire to positively impact young minds. I believe in fostering a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive...
Claudia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Andrea L.


Alexandria, VA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

My name is Andrea. I am currently a student a George Mason University. I have been working with kids since my freshman year of high school. I have been working at a summer camp for five years working with kids from ages 4-6, including kids with special needs. As a weekend babysitter I have worked with infants as young as 4...
Andrea can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Iris P.


Alexandria, VA

$20/hr7 yrs exp

The Best Fun Sitter Ever

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a professional educator and caregiver, I bring years of experience working with children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers, including children with special needs. I am certified in newborn care and have a strong track record of successfully engaging with children to foster both their development and well-being. I have...
Iris can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Shante S.


Alexandria, VA

$14-19/hr4 yrs exp

Hi! I have been with Fairfax County Public schools for 4 years, and have experience with children with autism, and other special needs as well. Plenty of experience with children, including infants. I was also was a CNA for 6 years and a MED TECH for 2 years so I have plenty experience in the medical field.
Shante can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

Early Education

First Aid

Hi! My name is Arleane ! I started my Child Development career in 1999 working as an infant to pre- school teacher assistant at Continental Academy and Bilingual School in Puerto Rico. After I moved to Ramstein's Air Force Base Child Development Center. I retired as an Early Child Development training specialist in Ramstein Air...
Arleane can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

Hi there! I'm Alycia , a 22-year-old Virginia Tech graduate with a strong passion for working with children. With experience caring for kids aged 1. 5 to 15, including those with special needs, I offer a well-rounded and compassionate approach to nannying. I've worked in various settings, from traditional nanny roles to...
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Joy H.


Alexandria, VA

$12-20/hr1 yrs exp

Experience Sitter

A mother of 22-year-old son and a CPR certificate and experience in home health care. I can assist with some house keeping. Run some errands and take care of an infant, toodlers or any age and also currently working for some special needs children.
Joy can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Lauren M.


Alexandria, VA

$23/hr2 yrs exp

Smile Creator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 4 years of experience. Enjoy doing other peoples' chores/laundry/meal prep. Super artsy and crafty, seasonal projects are a must! I enjoy baby babble and infant sensory activities. I have been a teacher for ages ranging between 6 weeks and 6 years, a babysitter for 2 beautiful girls ages 3 and 4, and a nanny to a special...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Caty S.


Alexandria, VA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 33 years old with a bachelor's degree from Lynchburg College, where I majored in Health Promotions and minored in Spanish. I graduated from George Mason University and received my master's degree in Nutrition. Currently, I am working towards becoming a registered dietitian that specializing in adolescents with eating...
Caty can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Patty F.


Alexandria, VA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Dedicated Caregiver With Over A Decade Of Experience Seeking To Provide Loving Care For Your Family.

My joy is working with families and their children. As a mother of 4 grown children and having 15 years of experience working with special-needs children in the school system, caregiving has been a central part of my life. I am a strong believer in the full spectrum of health and wellness including physical, spiritual,...

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Ratings for Alexandria, VA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Alexandria, VA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 76 reviews of the 97 listed special needs caregivers.