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Find special needs caregivers in Alexandria, VA that you’ll love

94 special needs caregivers are listed in Alexandria, VA

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Alexandria, VA

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Hind Y.


Alexandria, VA

$15-30/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver-available Weekdays

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Hello families! I am an easygoing person who enjoys the simple things in life. I pride myself on my integrity and honesty. I adore spending time with children and have been caring for them for as long as I can remember. Specifically for care. com I've been nannying for 3 years different families with children of various...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Victoria S.


Alexandria, VA

$25-50/hr2 yrs exp

Fun-loving Caregiver

I have worked as a babysitter, Sunday school teacher, Nanny and am an older sister to a 7-year-old special needs child. I have volunteered and worked in orphanages as well. I love to be creative and play outside and go for walks. I am good at being patient and hearing the child out. I love to build that connection and make them...
Victoria can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Ashlyn D.


Alexandria, VA

$20-50/hr2 yrs exp

I'm a nurturing and responsible childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. My two years of experience have given me the skills and confidence to create a safe and nurturing environment for children of all ages. I believe in open and honest communication with parents, and I'm comfortable...
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Zakiah A.


Alexandria, VA

$11-30/hr4 yrs exp

Big Heart Who Likes To Work With People

I am a very people person, open-minded, have experience working with children with special needs (also two of my brothers are people with special needs). I tutored kids and adults in school, university, and at home. I like to learn about different cultures and background and share cool stories.
Zakiah can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Joby L.


Alexandria, VA

$13-20/hr9 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver/Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Growing up, my mom ran a daycare at our house till I was 20 years old. I started watching the children by myself or with the help of my sister when I was 13 years old. Throughout the years we had babies as young as 3 months old to as old as 10 years. On top of that experience, I was an in-home Nanny the summer of 2007 for two...
Joby can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Karen M.


Alexandria, VA

$25-37/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a nurturing caregiver with eight years of experience, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My patient, creative, and friendly nature makes me a trusted and reliable childcare provider. I prioritize clear communication with parents through regular updates and prefer their preferred communication...
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Michael P.


Alexandria, VA

$20-33/hr10 yrs exp

Upbeat, Fun Loving, Compassionate, Supportive, Positive And Kind, Caregiver

I'll start with my most recent job. I was caregiving for a very dear family friend, 92, and her 63-year-old special needs son from December 2019 to July 2021. She is wheelchair bound. I'd take her grocery shopping (the highlight of her week), to Medical, Dental, Eye glass appointments, pick up prescriptions. We discuss current...
Michael can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
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Sandra K.


Alexandria, VA

$25-50/hr6 yrs exp

I have been in the healthcare field for six years. I am passionate about working with kids, the elderly and special needs people. Worthy of note is my Masters in health administration and ability to follow rules and promote safety and respect of privacy.
Sandra can also help with: Visiting physician, personal care
Skills:

CNA

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Irene S.


Alexandria, VA

$13-18/hr

Healthy, Active Senior Available To Help However!

Raised two healthy children who are now grown. Worked for Alexandria City Schools as a substitute teacher, and then full time with assorted ages and special needs. See myself filling in for a permanent care provider who is going on vacation or is sick. Available to help with meals, temporary companionship, babysit for parents...
Irene can also help with: Errands, meal prep
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Cheryl B.


Alexandria, VA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Dependable And Compassionate Care

I began providing support to adults with disabilities over 20 years ago and still provide services within local government. I'm available to assist with appointments, transportation, errands and meal preparation. I'm CPR and First Aid certified and have a food handler's license. I'm dependable with reliable transportation and...

Patricia M.


Alexandria, VA

$20/hr20 yrs exp

Fun And Imaginative Teacher

I am a teacher. For the last 19 years I have worked with special needs students in the area of english language development .
I am have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and part of my treatment was learning how to care for others with my disorder. I have a younger cousin who is diagnosed with Down Syndrome whom I have cared for and he is a sweetheart. I am a high school graduate and will be attending college in the summer.

Patricia M.


Alexandria, VA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

FCPS Teacher - Available For Summer

FCPS Teacher - experience with elementary age, ESOL and special needs. 30 years - 27 in FCPS. Also training to be kids yoga teacher. Available for summer day work, weekends and evenings. Young ar heart , active and fun!
Patricia can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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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 81 reviews of the 94 listed special needs caregivers.