Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in DHS, VA

I grew up with a sister with multiple disabilities and assisted with care taking from a very young age. Much of my childhood and young adult life involved volunteering and working events, jobs, volunteer positions for children and adults with disabilities. I went on to obtain a masters degree in special education from the...

Danitza R.

Arlington, VA

$15-20/hr

Part-time Companion/Caregiver Available

5.0

(3)

I am an upbeat person and I am very compassionate, encouraging, and trustworthy. I am motivated by helping others. Hence, the majority of my professional, volunteer, and academic experiences have been dedicated to educating and taking care of people. I have background taking care of children, teens, and adults with special...

Danitza can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, respite care, visiting physician

5.0

"Danitza is personally committed to the care of my wife and is very attentive to her needs. She is punctual and detail oriented. She has an excellent personality and remains flexible to meet any needs that arise."

Michael C.

Wendy M.

$24/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(4)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've worked for 15+ years with newborns, pre-schoolers, and twins with special needs. I am lucky to have shared beautiful moments with wonderful children that to this day I keep them close to my heart. My genuine love for children is what motivates me to engage myself into their world and provide a loving, fun, and safe...

Wendy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling

Skills:

CPR

5.0

"I cannot say enough positive things about Wendy! Wendy was our son’s nanny beginning from when he was three months old, until he started preschool. Wendy is caring, patient, professional, and a great teacher. Our son was always excited to start his day with Wendy....

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Sharon P.

Vienna, VA

$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a doula and newborn care specialist. I have experience with twins, triplets, preemies, and children with special needs. I started working with families more than 20 years ago. I am available for day, overnight, and 24 hours shifts. I support families physically, educationally, and emotionally so the transition of adding a...

Sharon can also help with: Travel

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"We had the pleasure of working with Sharon for approximately 18 months from 2022 to 2024. Sharon first met our daughter when she was 4 months old and finished with us when she was 21 months old. In that time, we witnessed a person of incredible talent,...

Tiffany S.

Beverly H.

$18-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Energetic And Creative Babysitter With Strong Background In Education

5.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have served as a caregiver, tutor, and educational program leader since high school. I am pediatric CPR and first aid certified, with updated certification as of June 3, 2017. For two summers I worked with a group of five and 6-year-olds as a camp counselor with Harbor Haven, a camp for children with special needs in Northern...

Beverly can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Samantha A.

$25/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Sam. I always have a joy looking after children and I have cared for kids from a variety of backgrounds including children with special needs. I enjoy the outdoors, cooking and baking, traveling, and being involved in my church. I do not smoke, I own my own car, and have a clean driving record. I have studied...

Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Sam is great with all types of kids and is super helpful around the house. She has been a fantastic babysitter and I can't wait to hire her again! "

Stephany W.

Queeny B.

$30-40/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hello! Welcome To My Profile!

5.0

(9)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

My name is Queeny and I work with children professionally including school aged children and little ones ages 0-3. Can you guess my profession? I look at the family holistically, supporting children in their activities of daily living (feeding, toileting, etc), self regulation, fine motor, etc. I utilize a lot of crafts that are...

Queeny can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Queeny did a great job engaging my kids!"

Sarah R.

Shannon H.

Silver Spring, MD

$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Aspiring Counselor / Present Caregiver

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

It is with great interest that I am submitting my resume to become a dedicated caregiver. I am fueled by great ambition towards working as a reliable hand. My focus is to sustain growth within the minds and hearts of those in need. Moreover, I am well versed in managing meals, creating fun and informative activities, and showing...

Taisa D.

$25/hr • 6 yrs exp

4.5

(8)

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello , My name is Taisa , I am looking for job, I have experience watching Child and babies , I am very responsible and professional. I have experience with special needs kids too , clean driving records .

Taisa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Taisa has been so responsible and helpful with our daughter this summer. We hired her for just two hours for several mornings with our daughter but she made a wonderful impression during that time. We've been very happy with her help and our daughter likes spending...

Mindy L.

Caty S.

$37/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 33 years old with a bachelor's degree from Lynchburg College, where I majored in Health Promotions and minored in Spanish. I graduated from George Mason University and received my master's degree in Nutrition. Currently, I am working towards becoming a registered dietitian that specializing in adolescents with eating...

Caty can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Caty has been a great addition to our family! She's very sweet yet firm with the kids, very dependable, asks good questions, and is punctual. She also has a very sweet personality. We also trust her driving our children. It's been a fantastic experience thus far! "

Neha V.

Sarah M.

$23-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving, Experienced Childcare Professional Available As Part-Time Or Full-Time Nanny

5.0

(5)

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with children for over 15 years in a variety of positions including as a nanny, summer camp director, tutor, and as a teacher at several Washington DC area Montessori schools. I have worked with all ages, from infant to teenager. I also have experience with multiples, large group settings and children with special...

Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"It was such a pleasure working with Sarah! She babysat for us while we were in town for a family wedding. Despite our crazy schedule, Sarah was super flexible, dependable, and great with our son. Would highly recommend her!"

Sarita M.

Luiza R.

$27-32/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hello, Looking Forward To Taking Care Of Your Kids!

5.0

(9)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi - My name is Luiza. I am offering child care and household services. In my country, I grew up working with my mom on her clinic of child rehabilitation (for kids with special needs), and also I always got to do social projects with children at my church back in Brazil. Besides that, I have been watching newborns, infants,...

Luiza can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling

Skills:

First Aid

5.0

"She's amazing! My kids loved her! I'll definitely call her again when I need"

Louise C.

Shannel S.

Arlington, VA

$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

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.

Marlo B.

$17-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

Weeknights And Weekends

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Marlo and I am 28 years old. I have my masters degree in psychology and am in my final months of graduate school earning my doctorate (PsyD). I genuinely enjoy caring for, and teaching, kids and teens and consider myself engaged, patient, and reliable. I have a long history working with children both with and...

Marlo can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0

"Marlo is an excellent caregiver! We currently use her for occasional date nights. Our daughter really loves her and she is great with her!"

Elizabeth H.

Marilis G.

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Evening, Night Time, Weekends

5.0

(10)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

My name is Marilis. I am from Panama. I have 22 years of experience working with kids (Mix age and special need). I love working with kids, having fun with them, activities for their development. I am easy going, honest, punctual person. I have really good reference. Spanish-English.

Marilis can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0

"Marilis has watched our boys for almost 3 years, they are 3 and almost 2. She has become a very special part of our family and a friend to me. I don't want to write this review because I want her to always be available for me, selfishly, but anyone would be lucky...

Bridget G.

Michelle D.

$25/hr • 7 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Michelle. I am a Fairfax County teacher. I love learning with children, crafting of all kinds, playing games and sports, and exploring local parks and the library! I have previous experience working in the infant and toddler rooms at daycare. Additionally, I have worked with children of all ages at summer...

Michelle can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0

"We trusted Michelle with our very first babysitting experience for our 15 week old daughter. Michelle did an excellent job and we would definitely have her sit again and recommend her to others. She was punctual, a good communicator and very sweet with our...

Katie R.

Marielena O.

$25-40/hr • 9 yrs exp

5.0

(4)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Marielena, I'm a caring, patient, creative and responsible person, I have a degree in preschool education and I have 9 years of experience working with children of all ages from newborns to teenagers, 3 of them as a teacher, I like working with children and help them develop each of their talents, artistic, creative and...

Marielena can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Marielena watched our now-two-year-old for about 6 months (from age 1.5 to 2 years old). We are at the point where we would like to put our daughter in daycare so we are saying good bye with a heavy heart. We really love Marielena; she is professional and caring,...

Erin C.

Cloe M.

$18-22/hr

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a younger brother who has down syndrome. We are 2. 5 years apart, and growing up (4 out of 5 kids) him & I were the closest. I did any and everything for him! From walks, to feeding, playing, showering, taking care of everything you can think of. He has cancer for 4 years at 5 years old, and our entire lives changed. He...

Jada W.

Vienna, VA

$30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Young, Female Caregiver | ABA Behavioral Therapist | CPR And Special Needs Certified

3.5

(2)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, My name is Jada . I am very passionate about caregiving, education and child development! I'm an experienced Bilingual Special Education Teacher. I also work as an adult/child disabilities executive functioning, social and ocupacional coach. Additionally here on care. com, I nanny, pet/house sit, babysit and...

Jada can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0

"Jada has watched both my dog and my baby. She is competent, smart, punctual, flexible and reliable. Both my dog, who can be difficult with strangers, and my 8 month old baby love her and get so excited when they see her. Even when faced with a sudden change of...

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Maria R.

$25-32/hr • 8 yrs exp

5.0

(5)