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5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Marlene, I'm 24 years old. Grad from Penn State University! My mother is an elementary school teacher for children with special needs so I have some experience/ Knowledge observing in her shadow. I was a property manager for a couple of rental spaces in State College, PA (therefore, I am no stranger to heavy...
Marlene can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Marlene is a great babysitter and my boys loved her. She also is a talented singer and actor so if you kids like theatrical things she’s awesome. She also has an extensive skill set so she can do housecleaning, cooking etc. We are lucky to have met her and look...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have special need experience. I have volunteered in church daycare and summer camps. I have the patience and compassionate heart to do my service and make sure my service schedule matches your family needs. I have worked with two families whom I took care of their kids and did house work. I have experience with kids with...
5.0
"Beverly got the job done! she was very reliable and assisted me with getting in and out of surgery. I will use her again!"
Cheron B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Versatile bilingual daycare teacher/speech therapist for children with special needs with B. S degree in psychology and over 6 years of professional experience. Compassionate to children and well-equipped with adequate training and practical communication skills.
Hanan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Absolutely fantastic caregiver! We are so lucky to have Hanan to care for our 6 month old daughter. She is so loving, professional, and experienced. Within the first few hours of being at our home, she quickly demonstrated how she is a natural with caring for...
Jane C.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
During my time in college, I was asked by a professor who was a member of my church to babysit his two little girls (eventually became three girls plus the family's mischievous Golden Retriever). I babysat for them and many other families in my college town.
While attending graduate school in Texas, I was employed by a nanny...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have used Hannah for the past year for our son since he was about 8/9 months old. At first she was a date night sitter and then this past spring she became our part time nanny while schools were shutdown due to COVID. She is punctual, timely in responding to...
Amanda T.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a mother with beautiful postive energy and I love helping and caring for other in category of Children, seniors and Special Needs people
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Olivia was great when I was in need of last minute coverage!"
Danielle G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Kaitlyn. I have approximately 10 years of experience in child care and it is something I absolutely love to do. I have cared for newborns through 14 years old. I have been helping families with childcare since I was 10 years old, and baby-sitting on my own since I was 12. My first job was working as a full time nanny for...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"As a single mom, it can be difficult to balance kids, work, errands, and personal time. Kaitlyn is an amazing help! I regularly have her baby sit for me. She's always coming up with exciting things to do with the kids (ages 7 and 4) while I'm busy. I even have her...
Daisy H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
*I am not available for full time nanny work* I have 3 years of experience with kids under the age of 11! I can help with light housekeeping, laundry, cooking, and baking. In fact it would be so much fun to help guide or teach your kid how to bake their favorite dessert or help cook dinner. I love to play board games, cards...
Gabriella can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gabriella has babysat for us on several occasions, and we intend to use her again. She is extremely prompt and reliable, and is very proactive about communicating. The kids enjoy spending time with her and are excited when she comes! "
Care member
Katherine H.
Fairfax, VA
$25-34/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter/Nanny Looking For Occasional Jobs
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Katie!
I have 7 years of babysitting experience and have spent the past 3 spring/summers as a nanny. I have experience watching 4 kids at a time, including twins, and working with kids with special needs! I'm Red Cross certified in babysitting, adult/pediatric/infant First Aid, CPR, and AED.
Some activities I love...
Katherine can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We've used her dozens of times over the past three years. Our kids absolutely adore her and she is always our top sitter choice."
Denise K.
Alexis G.
Alexandria, VA
$25-38/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(13)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alexis! I graduated from SUNY Fredonia with my B. A. in criminal justice and minors in spanish and sociology. I have always loved working and being around children, and have always been surrounded by them as I am the second oldest of 7! I am certified and finger printed to work in NYS schools. I have worked as...
Alexis can also help with: Travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alexis is helpful and polite. She is soft spoken, professional, and has great manners.
She served as the proctor for our 6th grader's achievement test. She also assisted us for his English subject, graded practice tests, and aided in making his US History Poster...
Vidya R.
Doris S.
Alexandria, VA
$24/hr • 18 yrs exp
Looking For A Nanny For Your Children? I Am Here To Help You. Please Contact Me.
5.0
(3)
Hello everyone, have many years of experience with children, I had my own child care for 10 years then I moved to a new great experience working with special needs children which I worked for 4 years. Av July 1
I'd describe my personality as responsible person, that like to be on time at work every day also complete with tasks...
Doris can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Doris it is great with kids, reliable and responsible"
Wendy V.
Marilis G.
Alexandria, VA
$13-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I can see in their eyes, smile and face the work that I do. That fillet my heart.
I was volunteer in Patronato Luz del Ciego. Since I was 10 years old, I was working with people who are blind, low vision and seniors (this is in my mom's job).
Since 2000 I had my first observation and then my own patients with special need...
Kathy B.
Alexandria, VA
$19-25/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I retired on 6/1/19 from the federal government (United States District Court) after 37 years of service. I am 1 of 10 children (70 nieces and nephews) and I have raised 3 children and 2 step children. I also have 2 grandchildren. I love kids especially little ones.
I have taken care many family members over the years,...
Alexa R.
Vienna, VA
$13-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Part-time/Occasional Babysitter And Swim Instructor With Weekend And Summer Availability
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Alexa and I have over 7 years of experience working with kids starting at infant age, up through middle school age. I am CPR certified and used to be a competitive swimmer, so I can not only teach kids to swim, but I also know excellent pool and bathtub safety. In addition, I have experience with and am comfortable...
Alexa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Alexa has been our babysitter for over a year now & is always the first call we make.
Alexa shows up on time, in a cheerful mood and always ready to engage with my 2 year old. She has always followed our directions & respected the schedule and rules we have in...
Toni H.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Shannel, and I recently graduated from Rutgers University, New Brunswick in May 2018. I graduated with a bachelors degree in Public Health, and a completion of my minor in Spanish.
For the past 4 years, I have been working as a certified nursing assistant, and I am CPR certified. I'm passionate about caring...
5.0
"So glad we found Shannel! She is dependable, always on time ans very comfortable with our daughter with special needs. "
Karen M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Ariana and I will be attending law school this upcoming fall! I am currently only looking for jobs that consist of occasional child care, such as date nights, week-day evenings, or a daytime weekend. As the oldest sibling of four, I have always watched over children. I have been babysitting for a little over six...
Ariana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents! I bring over 20 years of experience as a nanny, babysitter, postpartum doula and newborn care specialist. Some of my other qualifications include:
-CPR Certified
-Experience with travel and overnight care
-National COVID-Ready Caregiver Certification
-Trained Newborn Care Specialist
-100+ Credit Hours of Classes...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She's absolutely amazing, and I can't wait to have her over again to watch our little one."
Rebecca Z.
Vian A.
Alexandria, VA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there,
My name is Vian and I am a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. I have experience helping children develop gross and fine motor skills through therapeutic neurodevelopmental, rhythmic, and reflexive movement patterns. I like to use a DIR/Floortime model to promote the development of symbolic thinking and...
Vian can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Vian was our nanny during the pandemic and simultaneously managed preschool learning for our youngest child and virtual distanced learning for our older one. She was able to keep our kids engaged daily and has a natural way with children. In addition to her...
Leke A.
4.3
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a graduate from Rutgers University, New Brunswick in May 2018. I graduated with a bachelors degree in Public Health, and a completion of my minor in Spanish. I've completed an accelerated RN program in 2020 and now work as an RN in DC. I have been working In healthcare for over 5 years.
I'm passionate about caring...
Shannel can also help with: Respite care, dementia, hospice services, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
3.0
"She is very pleasant, but very green. Hired her to help me post major abdominal surgery with chores and help my handicapped mother. When i needed her to step up, She didn't. When I asked her to step up, she told me she refused to be my house maid, when all I ever...
Susan E.
Marjorie A.
Alexandria, VA
$22-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
My name is Marjorie. I have 7 years of experience nanny/babysitter with kids of all ages, from 2 months to 13 years old, and I also have experience with special needs kids.
I really enjoy taking care of children and I would love to be part of your children rearing and development.
A few things about me: tidy, dynamic, and...
Marjorie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Marjorie is very dependable and responsible. She loves take care of children and it's a good dog walker too. Very creative for kids activities and excellent driver. I would like to recommend Marjorie to anybody !"
Karol F.
Kailey M.
Vienna, VA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
3.8
(3)
Hi! Need a leg up during the week or someone to put on your calendar full time? I'm the girl for you! I have 3 years of paid experience as a babysitter under my belt, personal experience helping in the home with my special needs sibling, and 8 years of experience in the food service industry. I love to get outside and keep busy...
Kailey can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kailey has been a big help to our family and we appreciate her flexibility. Somtimes she did camp pickup and dinner preparation, sometimes she entertains the kids herself, other days she does errands and drives the kids where they need to be. She can do anything,...
Rose G.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Annandale, VA
Marlene F.
5.0
Marlene is a great babysitter and my boys loved her. She also is a talented singer and actor so if you kids like theatrical things she’s awesome. She also has an extensive skill set so she can do housecleaning, cooking etc. We are lucky to have met her and look forward to hiring her again!
- Care member
Bervely E.
5.0
Beverly got the job done! she was very reliable and assisted me with getting in and out of surgery. I will use her again!
- Cheron B.
Hanan J.
5.0
Absolutely fantastic caregiver! We are so lucky to have Hanan to care for our 6 month old daughter. She is so loving, professional, and experienced. Within the first few hours of being at our home, she quickly demonstrated how she is a natural with caring for young, demanding babies and...
- Jane C.
Hannah L.
5.0
Hannah has watched our 2 elementary kids plus another kid since September of 2020. She has been absolutely amazing with the 3 kids during a very difficult year due to COVID. She actively engages and plays with them. I can't begin to express how awesome she has been with them, I would highly...
- Amy G.
Olivia B.
5.0
Olivia was great when I was in need of last minute coverage!
- Danielle G.
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