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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Catlett, VA

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Catlett, VA

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Kelly F.


Woodbridge, VA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Seeking Experienced Part-Time Nanny Or Babysitting Work

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Childcare Provider with over 20 years of experience seeking part-time Nanny and/or Babysitting work. I began babysitting during high school for my English teacher and have continued to do ever since. While attending UVA, I volunteered with the Madison House Daycare Program at a Presbyterian Church in the Infant Room for 2 years....
Kelly can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kelly is a wonderful caregiver for children. She's a good sport, even when kids are not cooperative (like a baby screaming at her for a full hour type of not cooperative) and she is flexible, kind, creative and dependable. A wonderful caregiver! We love Kelly!"

Lisa S.

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Christopher S.


Clifton, VA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Passionate Teacher Looking For Afterschool Or Occasional Sitting

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I am a therapist and educator with a background in special education and a real passion for teaching and working with kids. I have been involved in education, and childcare more recently, for over 15 years. During the day I focus on working with toddlers and preschoolers on early language milestones but for the last 8 years I've...
5.0
"Christopher was great with my son who has autism."

Amie K.

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Shannan P.


Stafford, VA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Trustworthy with over 20 years of experience watching children. I have been a homeschool mom for the last 12 years and had an in home daycare on Fort Belvoir. I have cared for children from newborn born to teenagers. I assisted in preparing meals, bathing, bedtime, homework, and reading activities. I can also help with light...
Shannan can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Sharon E.


Woodbridge, VA

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Special Needs Bus Attendant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently working for Prince William County Schools Transportation as a bus attendant. I am very compassionate and love helping others. It is my goal to go back to school for nursing and finish my career.
5.0
" Sharon always treated my children as if they were her own. She cared for them for 5 or 6 years. I went to her because I felt my kids were not being attended to at a big name child care center. She kept them engaged with educational activities, fed them nutritious...

Barbara H.

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Heather A.


Fredericksburg, VA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

I have over 15 years of experience caring for children and adults of all ages and abilities. I also have experience with preemies, special needs, behavioral needs, and senior care. I have a medical background as a cna where I worked in nursing homes, ventilator, Alzheimer's, and traumatic brain injury units. I have references,...
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Heather was one of our favorite providers. She took great care of all our children (4) including one with severe mental health and one with heart problems. She always went above and beyond, stayed late if needed, and was available with short notice. We would still...

Jesika C.

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Evelyn O.


Manassas, VA

$22-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Evelyn I studied Environmental and Sustainability at GMU. I grew up with a brother who has special needs, so I have had experience caring for an individual with special needs my whole life! I also have experience caring for children ages 5-11. I am reliable, patient, focused, and organized. Additionally, I speak...
Evelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My boys love Evelyn! Would have her back in a heartbeat! She is so dependable and such as lovely soul. Evelyn is one of the kindest people I know."

Lamia S.

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Morgan S.


Fredericksburg, VA

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

HI!

I have been babysitting since I was around 14 years old. I have experience with special needs children as well as seniors. My professional skills and what makes me stand out! I have been a professional cook/private cook. I have a bachelors in financing and business. Over 15 years of experience now. I can drive larger vehicles,...
Morgan can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My name is Dea. We met through care.com. My husband and I interviewed her and talked to her for a little over two hours. She was at the meet up spot around an half an hour earlier and didn't mind waiting for us. While we initially didn't go with her we'd like to...

Dea J.

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Khaled S.


Centreville, VA

$26-30/hr2 yrs exp

Kind, Passionate And Trustworthy Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am half Egyptian half Italian. I moved to the States 7 years ago. I am trustworthy responsible for providing good quality care with of children, adults and their families, The main responsibility is to provide assistance with medical, personal and emotional needs. This means that I will help the special needs child or adult as...
5.0
"Khaled was such a nice gentleman who took care of my 11-year-old son with multiple severe disabilities. He is punctual and easy to communicate. Highly recommended!"

Nicole C.

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Ruth S.


Woodbridge, VA

$30-42/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, I hope this message finds you well. I have experience in many areas. I am Bi-lingual I speak Spanish fluently, I was a substitute teacher at PWCS with all kinds of wonderful kids. I've teach from kindergarten to fifth grade to special needs kids. I also love cleaning and organizing. I have a couple of elderly customers...
Ruth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ruth was an amazing care giver to my children. They love her so much. She came up with many new fun activities for my kids. She's great with engaging kids into Montessori learning. She's bilingual in Spanish which is a plus! She's very sweet & kind. She's very...

Hellen H.

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Mary Z.


Manassas, VA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Loving Caregiver And Friend To All

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Mary and I am a student currently taking a break from school due to the pandemic. I have participated in a program for years, getting to know and spend time with peers with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. I also have experience as a caregiver for a child with Williams Syndrome as well as experience...
5.0
"There are some people that kids just take to instantly-Mary is one of those people. We were lucky enough to have Mary spend time with our 13 year old son several hours each week for 8 months. Our son has autism and intellectual disability and Mary just seemed to...

Jennifer A.

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Arielle G.


Centreville, VA

$40/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter, Caregiver, House Sitter, Etc.

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 watched my teenage special needs son this past summer. She helped him with his morning routine and took him to summer camp. She was great with him and he really enjoyed their time together."

Mark S.

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Kyah R.


Woodbridge, VA

$15-18/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kyah. I have over six years of experience and have a 2-year-old daughter myself. I have volunteered at a church daycare and also have experience with special needs children. I am CPR certified, and Covid vaccinated. I also have my CNA license. I love to teach children, do crafts and activities, play outside and...
Kyah can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We loved Kyah! She’s so sweet and she treated our 1 year old son like her own! We always got pictures and updates on how he was doing, so we didn’t have to worry. She also provided references beforehand and they all had positive things to say. I definitely...

Kaylen J.

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Theresa A.


Lignum, VA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a mother of two, ages 14 and 12. My son is Autistic, so I have first hand experience in caring for children with special needs. I have been a CNA since 2002, licensed through the Virginia State Board of Nursing with current First Aid and CPR. I have worked in many different settings including hospitals, nursing...
Theresa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"I highly recommend Theresa as a caregiver. She is knowledgeable and experienced with specialized healthcare. She is hard working, caring, punctual, dependable, and trustworthy to be in your home. I can't say enough, she became a member of my family."

Eric H.

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Sharon E.


Woodbridge, VA

$20-23/hr9 yrs exp

Care Giver/ Companion/Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I went to nursing school to become a certified nursing assistance. I worked in a assisted living home for a year in the 90's. I currently am working on weekends with a client whom I've been with for 8 yrs now. I also am working with another client on Sunday only and I have been with her for 1 year. It is my passion to pursue my...
Sharon can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, personal care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Sharon worked with my mother for approximately 2 years before she went into a senior living facility. Caring fro someone with Parkinson's and PSP is a difficult task but Sharon handled it like a pro. Sharon was compassionate and was always positive about things and...

Christine G.

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Susie W.


Manassas, VA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

FULL TIME CAREGIVER AVAILABLE

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Since I was young, I have been spending time with the elderly, whether I was volunteering my time or working as a caregiver. I have had opportunities to care for those with dementia, those who have had a stroke and needed extra care (feeding, etc.) and also had those that needed companionship, errands run, light cleaning,...
Susie can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
5.0
"Susie was a god send to our family to care for our 92 year old grandfather. She is caring compassionate and is all about being helpful in anyway needed. Her company and her cooking brightened each day that she was with my grandfather and his wife. I would highly...

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Amy H.


Woodbridge, VA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have bachelor's degree in early childhood education and have taught for 11 years. I have taught Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades and have experience tutoring students in 3rd-5th grade. Along with teaching experience, I have several years of babysitting experience in which I provided care for children in many different...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Amy was a huge help at many steps in our parenting journey! She took care of our infant, traveled on vacation with us, helped around the house and with pets. Her care and understanding of young children is exceptional. She always goes the extra mile and I trust...

Katelyn Q.

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Zurie R.


Woodbridge, VA

$13-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a stay at home mom to two amazing little boys, ages 4y and 15 months. I have seven years experience in the educational field. I was a substitute teacher for 4 years. Then I taught Special Education for 3 years. Lastly, I was an instructional assistant in a Preschool Autism classroom for 4 years. I also babysat...
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Amanda G.


Haymarket, VA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Looking Forward To Working With Families Again!!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 30 years of experience working with children of all ages. I was a teacher for 27 years. I specifically geared the latter part of my career working with children that have special needs. Recently, I was a paralegal for a law firm that, unfortunately, had to lay me off due to financial difficulties. I'd describe my...
5.0
"We just hired Amanda but she is already proving to be an absolute God-send for our 3 month old daughter. She is so good with her and is putting this hormonal-mess-of-a-first-time-mom-returning-to-work at ease. Amanda is always a few minutes early, patient and easy...

Amanda M.

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Carissa W.


Manassas, VA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My childcare experience started at a young age, babysitting and teaching classes at church, then working at a daycare while attending college. I moved to northern Virginia 17 years ago as a live-in nanny, and since then I have worked with some amazing families. With ages ranging from three months - 17 years, I have assisted with...
Carissa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Carissa has been a WONDERFUL part of our family for the last few years!! She has been terrific with all 3 of our daughters! Our oldest is in HS, so she was mainly focused on our younger 2. She kept them all going during Covid school closures; focused on school work...

Caitlin B.

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Jane S.


Woodbridge, VA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Experienced (fully Vaccinated)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I'm a certified teacher passionate about helping families. With extensive experience in supporting children with diverse needs, from developmental delays to behavioral challenges, I believe in fostering growth through diverse experiences. Proficient in implementing IEP goals and accommodations, I take pride in assisting...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Catlett, VA

Kelly F.

5.0

Kelly was my family's first babysitting hire on Care.com and she made it a wonderful experience! She was punctual, nice (per my kids), and listened to everything we said about our house rules/instructions. We loved her!

- Chanel H.

Christopher S.

5.0

Christopher was great with my son who has autism.

- Amie K.

Sharon E.

5.0

We love Sharon! She's very caring, loving and really exert effort in taking care my 6 years old, non-verbal Autistic daughter. She's now part of our family!

- Crislyn C.

Heather A.

5.0

Heather was one of our favorite providers. She took great care of all our children (4) including one with severe mental health and one with heart problems. She always went above and beyond, stayed late if needed, and was available with short notice. We would still employ her if she was local!

- Jesika C.

Evelyn O.

5.0

My boys love Evelyn! Would have her back in a heartbeat! She is so dependable and such as lovely soul. Evelyn is one of the kindest people I know.

- Lamia S.

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