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Jodie F.


Woodbridge, VA

$32-43/hr3 yrs exp

Patient And Nurturing Caregiver/nanny

5.0

(1)

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Hi, my name is Jodie. I have three years experience working with children with special needs; Down syndrome, mentally and physically handicapped, adhd, speech impediment and autism. I worked as a special needs counselor for the City of Alexandria for 2 years, and I have over 20 years of teaching experience. I have raised two...
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Iris G.


Woodbridge, VA

$28-35/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Pet Friendly Senior Care Provider

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a decade of experience, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My calm and patient nature, coupled with my creativity and friendly approach, allows me to connect with children on a meaningful level. I believe in open communication with parents and...
Iris can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Iris has been helping me over the last year. She's absolutely wonderful at everything she does, which is a lot! She's helped me with housekeeping, packing and organizing, senior care (including medical issues, cooking and bathing), errands and much more. She has...

Melissa M.

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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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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

$13-15/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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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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Kiana S.


Warrenton, VA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Full Or Part-Time Nanny Available

4.4

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My name is Kiana! I'm 27 years old and the oldest of 8 kids! Not only do I have a lot of experience taking care of all of my siblings, I've also had paid experience sitting other people's kids since I was 8 years old. I'm able to care for children ages ranging from newborns - pre-teens and special needs! Before I started...
Kiana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is really great with the kids, mine have a lot of energy but she is always calm and patient with them. They always ask for her to come over."

Jenell M.

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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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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Stepanida B.


Stafford, VA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher Assistant For Elementary School, Arlington, VA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked as a teacher assistant with special needs kids for a public Arlington public school.
5.0
"I have known Stepanida for a year. She provides care for my 4 year old son on a consistent basis. I highly recommend her. I trust her with my son. She is creative and energetic and very compassionate."

Katia L.

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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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Evelyn L.


Manassas, VA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Happy Kids Happy Nanny :-)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi Care Families! I'm Evelyn, 47 from Peru. I've lived in Nokesville, VA for 9years. I have 2 daughters, 19 & 13 years old. I speak Spanish/English. I've been working as an Attendant with Special needs kids, I'm fully vaccinated. I have Pediatric/Adult First Aid/CPR/AED (American Red Cross). I absolutely love caring for...
Evelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Evelyn was great! She showed up on time and was great with my little girls. I would highly recommend."

David M.

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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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Nimrod P.


Woodbridge, VA

$14-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as caring, honest, hardworking and reliable. I like caring for seniors because as Filipino I am instilled with the culture of care, respect, and reverence towards the elderly. I'm looking for a job that evolves with my training as caregiver. I like to do tasks like; giving care and support for the...
Nimrod can also help with: Mobility assistance, live-in home care, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"He learns quick and is dependable."

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Joyce W.


Manassas, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Joyce I been working with special needs children/adult for 2 + years and I enjoy every minute of my job. I stated out working in the school system I worked for 5 months in the special needs class rooms as substitute aide after that job ended I liked it so much I decided to find work with individual families who...
5.0
"Joyce is very patient with our children. She is respectful of their routines and appreciates the consistency. Joyce engages with our children and connects with them. Joyce is very punctual and responsive to us. We are happy Joyce is working with our family."

Tina L.

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Majorie F.


Centreville, VA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

AVAILABLE (WINTER BREAK AM/PM - SCHOOL TIME AFTERNOONS/EVENINGS) SAT/SUN

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I am a mom of two (ages 8 and 17). I have been married for 21 years and am a full-time IA (Instructional Assistant) for Fairfax County Public School. I live in Centreville and am trying to supplement my IA salary by doing some babysitting. Please get in touch with me if you need help on holidays or evenings (Mondays through...
Majorie can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Majorie has been wonderful with our infant and young child for occasional babysitting. Would highly recommend her. "

Lia J.

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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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Theresa is very great she will do anything needed to help out. 10 out of 10 recommended."

Kimberly A.

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Evelyn L.


Manassas, VA

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

Special Need Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am compassionate, caring and extremely patient with everyone I have a lot experience with people with special needs . Easy to talk and very attentive person Many years of experience working with special needs students with Prince William County School Boards with different backgrounds of students and private families with...
4.0
"I am a FTM and was severely sleep deprived when I called Evelyn for help. She could sense the despair in my voice and came over that day. She subsequently helped me briefly during the summer and I'm so grateful for her support. She is a calming force and very good...

Lindsay R.

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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, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, personal care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Sharon very reliable and dependable. She have lively, approachable, and pleasant personality and respectful traits that the residents loved about her."

Julieta A.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Catlett, VA

Iris G.

5.0

Iris has been helping me over the last year. She's absolutely wonderful at everything she does, which is a lot! She's helped me with housekeeping, packing and organizing, senior care (including medical issues, cooking and bathing), errands and much more. She has me totally spoiled. I don't know...

- Melissa M.

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.

Kiana S.

5.0

She is really great with the kids, mine have a lot of energy but she is always calm and patient with them. They always ask for her to come over.

- Jenell M.

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