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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 March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Catlett, VA

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Jane S.


Woodbridge, VA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Experienced (fully Vaccinated)

5.0

(2)

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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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Brittany K.


Stafford, VA

$26/hr14 yrs exp

Mental Health Coordinator

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

As a childcare provider with 14 years of experience, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development! My friendly and nurturing nature allows me to connect with children easily, creating a safe and enjoyable environment. I am comfortable caring for up to four children of all ages and have experience with...
Brittany can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"To say she's amazing is an understatement. We hired her to watch our five kids while we went to a wedding. She went above and beyond. She kept them engaged and entertained the whole time! They baked cookies, did crafts, played outside, and just generally had a...

Miranda B.

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Lorraine W.


Woodbridge, VA

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Care Provider

Hello my name is Lorraine and I am a professional care giver with over 20 years combined experience specializing in serving special needs adults. References can be provided. I live locally in Woodbridge and like to work with my companion shitzu, a little 8 lb girl with pink ears, when it works. She is medicine herself! I would...
5.0
"Lorraine W. is our favorite! I had hired her multiple times. She has Cared for my 4 children and has pet sit and watched my home and Has Watched and taken care of my special needs brother . Lori is very dependable and reliable! Lori is just wonderful! Give her a...

Tiffany Lorraine C.

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Jessica F.


Woodbridge, VA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been caring for children since I was a child. I had many family members to watch including my special needs older sister. I have nannied for families and always been active in babysitting whether it be professional or for friends. I now have two boys of my own, 7 and 5 years old. My 5-year-old is on the spectrum and with...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Our seven year old son is both visually impaired and has ADHD, and after Jessica spent two full days caring for him, he told us he wanted her to be his sitter whenever he needs one in the future. Jessica was extremely professional in every regard, arriving early...

Carcia T.

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Kayla W.


Stafford, VA

$13-15/hr10 yrs exp

Sitter & Nanny!

Hi! I'm a young mom with 10 plus years of experience. I know CPR and I've worked with all kids! twins, special needs, siblings I am a born again believer! I believe in being a positive light for the next generation! I've made it my mission to learn about children and behaviors and how to help them learn! I love schedules! I...
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Kayla is very sweet and was loving to my cat Max. She kept me up to date with pictures and/or mini daily summaries. I was running late from driving back into Virginia and she was very accommodating in this as well."

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Maria D.


Fredericksburg, VA

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Maria! I am currently employed as a preschool teacher part-time, but looking for additional opportunities. Before becoming a preschool teacher, I worked at a daycare, teaching ages 6wks-3yrs. My professional experience also includes babysitting in both home and group settings all through high school, working for cash...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Maria was absolutely amazing to work with! All 3 of my kids (6, 2, 10m) absolutely adored her and she was great with the dog too. Gave me updates on how things went at the end of the day and was responsive to any changes that came up. Will absolutely trust her to...

Jenny B.

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Doris F.


Woodbridge, VA

$28-40/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Experienced Nanny

3.7

(3)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, how are you today? My name is Doris. I am currently seeking employment as a professional nanny. I am a kindhearted and very loving Nanny with 30 years of extensive experience caring for newborns and children. I assisted with their special needs and daily living such as: bathing, changing, cleaning, different activities,...
Doris can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Doris joined us as our 2-month-old's nanny in March of 2021. She was her nanny until our recent move. In the 11-month time that Doris was with us, she became like a member of the family, and treated my daughter with the same care and love that she would devote to...

Marti R.

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Danielle S.


Woodbridge, VA

$20-40/hr8 yrs exp

I have over 8 years of experience working with children of all ages and multiple families. I recently worked as a substitute teacher for FCPS. I have experience with every grade level from Pre-K to 7th grade. I also have a lot of experience with children who have special needs such as enhanced autism, learning disabilities,...
Danielle can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Danielle was a godsend! She was more than our kids nanny, she was their mentor and friend. Her presence made the house seem full of life. Would hire her again in a heartbeat"

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Susan P.


Stafford, VA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Miss Sue

I have lots of experience with children and with special needs children & adults. I love working with people in general. Looking for extra work in the early mornings, afternoons or weekends. I'm experienced in assisting with ADL's, transferring, behavior issues and have an Idaho Assistance with Medications certification. I look...
5.0
"She is so good with kids she was my babysitter when I was a kid and I'm still in touch with her."

Kristan M.

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Jacqueline Y.


Woodbridge, VA

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Care Gives

I love children and always look for their best interest. I have worked in both organizations and home environments. I have cared for special needs children (autism) and know how to work well in all situations. Communication with parents is key and I always want to work alongside parent and their goals for their children.
Jacqueline can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
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Lesly L.


Centreville, VA

$38/hr6 yrs exp

Child Care & Personal N.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 5+ years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping & prep meals. I love to spend time around kids and play with them. Also I'm certified First Aide & CPR and experience working with kids with special needs.
Lesly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Megan B.


Stafford, VA

$20-24/hr6 yrs exp

I have around 15 years of experience working with children to include special needs. I have spent most of my adult life providing applied behavior analysis services to children between the ages of 1-18 years of age. I have a passion for helping others and I love to spend time outdoors.
Megan can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

I have been babysitting since I was about 14 years old. I have experience taking care of of kids ranging from infancy to preteens. I also have experiences caring for children with special needs.
Josephine can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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 also have many years experience working home health. I have a medical background as a cna where I worked in nursing homes, ventilator, Alzheimer's,...
Heather can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care
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Madeleine T.


Dumfries, VA

$12-15/hr8 yrs exp

Summer Nanny/Babysitter

I am a responsible and energetic teacher who loves to work with children! I have my Masters in Education K-6. I am capable of doing tutoring, summer reading, projects, experiments, and field trips in our area! I have babysat from ages 4-12 since I was about 14 years old. I am CPR certified. I have extensive experience with...
Madeleine can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Stepanida B.


Stafford, VA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available !

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a natural caregiver, I find great joy in nurturing and supporting children's growth and development. With 20 years of experience, I am adept at managing the care of up to three children simultaneously. My educational background includes a college degree, along with coursework in early child development. Moreover, I am a...
Stepanida can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Philomena W.


Stafford, VA

$16-25/hr4 yrs exp

DC/MD Caregiver/ Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been doing caregiving for sometime now and have grown to enjoy it a great deal. I grew up taking care of my grandmother and nieces so it came natural to me. Due to my Psychology degree, a large part of my experiences has been focused on individuals with learning disabilities and those on the spectrum. Being a big kid myself...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Understanding and assisting is a huge part in this type of care. I have years of experience with children with different needs, as well as a few years with adults and seniors. I'm willing to clean and cook meals only if items are available for me to use. Working to set a schedule is a huge part of this type of work. Thank you.
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German V.


Manassas, VA

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Full - Time Caregiver Available

Worked helping young man with severe disabilities for 5 years until he passed at the age of 20. I helped him with Activities of Daily Living, Breathing treatments, Chest PT, transferring, shower in special chair, transport to and from school when family out of town. Also worked with Special Ed children at Fairfax Co. Public...
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Jodie F.


Woodbridge, VA

$32-43/hr3 yrs exp

Patient And Nurturing Caregiver/nanny

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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Catlett, VA

Brittany K.

5.0

Brittany is an outstanding tutor who truly connected with my granddaughter; she goes way beyond in assisting with study skills. We have had other good tutors in the past but Brittany has been the best.

- Kathleen M.

Lorraine W.

5.0

Lorraine W. is our favorite! I had hired her multiple times. She has Cared for my 4 children and has pet sit and watched my home and Has Watched and taken care of my special needs brother . Lori is very dependable and reliable! Lori is just wonderful! Give her a call or text! Will not regret it!

- Tiffany Lorraine C.

Jessica F.

5.0

Our seven year old son is both visually impaired and has ADHD, and after Jessica spent two full days caring for him, he told us he wanted her to be his sitter whenever he needs one in the future. Jessica was extremely professional in every regard, arriving early both days, and did an excellent job...

- Carcia T.

Kayla W.

5.0

Kayla is very sweet and was loving to my cat Max. She kept me up to date with pictures and/or mini daily summaries. I was running late from driving back into Virginia and she was very accommodating in this as well.

- Care member

Maria D.

5.0

She jumped straight into the crazy of my 4 kids and didn't miss a beat. Kind, energetic, thoughtful and my kids love her! Highly recommend!!

- Amy K.

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