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Mackenzie H.


DHS, VA

$13-15/hr5 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher With A Love For Children

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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...
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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: Visiting physician, respite care, personal care, live-in home care
5.0
"Danitza helped me greatly during and after a medical procedure I had done in August of 2018. Danitza visited me just after my surgery and even informed family members of the status of my condition after talking to nurses. Danitza provided excellent at home care...

Nick C.

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Marah B.


Chevy Chase, MD

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello Parents, I am 34yrs with 10+ years experience with children/pets. I have been working with kids since I was 14 years old and it is a huge passion of mine. I am looking forward to jumping back in for a while. I am a firm believer in routine, consistency, and creating an environment to thrive and learn. I know some American...
Marah can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Routines and structure help kids feel safe. They know what to expect. Marah offers this in a loving way that makes you know your child will be in good hands. We love our time with her."

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Sharon P.


Vienna, VA

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

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:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"We hired Sharon as an overnight douala after birth of our first daughter, being first time parents we needed a lot of hand holding and training. Sharon educated us along taking care of her so we can rest during the night and be prepared to take care of her on our...

Soha R.

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Beverly H.


Washington, DC

$18-25/hr2 yrs exp

Energetic And Creative Babysitter With Strong Background In Education

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Samantha A.


Alexandria, VA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Queeny B.


Washington, DC

$30-40/hr8 yrs exp

Hello! Welcome To My Profile!

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

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Queeny was always on time and willing to do what was asked of her. She is easy to be around and talk to. We felt comfortable having her in our home."

Joanna G.

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Shannon H.


Silver Spring, MD

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Aspiring Counselor / Present Caregiver

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...
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Taisa D.


Alexandria, VA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

4.3

(6)

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Taisa babysits full time for us and our family absolutely loves her. She is so good with our infant daughter: plays with her, takes her for walks, helps her to meet her milestones. She is a wonderful communicator and is excellent at her job. We can’t say enough...

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Caty S.


Alexandria, VA

$37/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
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.

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Sarah M.


Washington, DC

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

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

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sarah is a very reliable, responsible, and compassionate caregiver. She has a good intuition with children and is very patient. We have been very happy with her!"

Sarah G.

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Luiza R.


Washington, DC

$27-32/hr8 yrs exp

Hello, Looking Forward To Taking Care Of Your Kids!

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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Luiza was awesome! She is a good communicator, she was on time, and my boys had a great time with her. 100% plan to hire her again"

Cory P.

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Shannel S.


Arlington, VA

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

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.

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Marlo B.


Washington, DC

$17-25/hr9 yrs exp

Weeknights And Weekends

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:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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.

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Marilis G.


Alexandria, VA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Evening, Night Time, Weekends

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We highly recommend Marilis for your childcare needs. Marilis spent an evening in our home with our 16 month old son and she connected with him immediately. She's a consummate professional and also very warm and friendly, we had no reservations leaving for the...

Aaron C.

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Michelle D.


Alexandria, VA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

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

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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.

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Marielena O.


Washington, DC

$25-40/hr9 yrs exp

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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.

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...
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Adriana E.


Arlington, VA

$100/hr10 yrs exp

Extensive Background In Healthcare And Education

Academic background: 1) UCLA- Biochemistry, 2) George Mason University- Nursing. My hospital experience includes the ICU, surgery, interventional radiology, and dialysis, each of which afforded me invaluable firsthand knowledge of the many disparities in our healthcare system. My aim is to address those disparities through...
5.0
"Adriana is the most compassionate, endearing, ambitious individual and we are so fortunate to have worked with her. When my mom's degenerative neurological condition began to worsen, we quickly found ourselves overwhelmed with her care and day-to-day activities....

Helen H.

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Bari F.


Arlington, VA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Teacher, Part Time Babysitter!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am looking for an after school babysitting job. I am currently a full-time teacher in Fairfax County. This is my 6th year teaching! I have taught grades 1-3, special education and general education. I have had several babysitting jobs since I moved to Arlington in 2012. My responsibilities have included picking children up...
Bari can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My girls loved Bari when she watched them for 2 days last month. She played lots of fun games with them and fun crafts. The girls can't wait until she babysits for us again."

Susannah M.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in DHS, VA

Danitza R.

5.0

Danitza helped me greatly during and after a medical procedure I had done in August of 2018. Danitza visited me just after my surgery and even informed family members of the status of my condition after talking to nurses. Danitza provided excellent at home care as well which included walking with...

- Nick C.

Marah B.

5.0

Marah babysat my 2.5 year old daughter and 4-month old son for a week while their daycare was closed. She is a good communicator and very reliable. My kids were recovering from a stomach bug, baby was teething, and my toddler gets really upset when I leave her with new sitters while working from...

- Laurence S.

Sharon P.

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, professionalism, nurturing compassion, good...

- Tiffany S.

Samantha A.

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.

5.0

Queeny was always on time and willing to do what was asked of her. She is easy to be around and talk to. We felt comfortable having her in our home.

- Joanna G.

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