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Kaitlyn K.


Washington, DC

$18-35/hr10 yrs exp

Child Caregiver

5.0

(3)

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Kaitlyn. I have approximately 10 years of experience in child care and it is something I absolutely love to do. I have cared for newborns through 14 years old. I have been helping families with childcare since I was 10 years old, and baby-sitting on my own since I was 12. My first job was working as a full time nanny for...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Kaitlyn is such an incredible nanny and just a sweet blessing to our whole family! She started when our third child was only 8 weeks old and was so sweet and loving towards him. I instantly felt comfortable and secure with her in our home while caring for my...

Lauren B.

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Bari F.


Arlington, VA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Teacher, Part Time Babysitter!

3.0

(2)

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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Shannel S.


Arlington, VA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a graduate 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. I've completed an accelerated RN program in 2020 and now work as an RN in DC. I have been working In healthcare for over 5 years. I'm passionate about caring...
Shannel can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, respite care
Skills:

CNA

3.0
"She is very pleasant, but very green. Hired her to help me post major abdominal surgery with chores and help my handicapped mother. When i needed her to step up, She didn't. When I asked her to step up, she told me she refused to be my house maid, when all I ever...

Susan E.

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Gabriella C.


Falls Church, VA

$13-15/hr3 yrs exp

Imaginative Babysitter Who Can Help With Pet Care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

*I am not available for full time nanny work* I have 3 years of experience with kids under the age of 11! I can help with light housekeeping, laundry, cooking, and baking. In fact it would be so much fun to help guide or teach your kid how to bake their favorite dessert or help cook dinner. I love to play board games, cards...
Gabriella can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Gabriella has babysat for us on several occasions, and we intend to use her again. She is extremely prompt and reliable, and is very proactive about communicating. The kids enjoy spending time with her and are excited when she comes! "

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Katia A.


Washington, DC

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part- Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I was an Au pair back in 2016, and I had such an amazing experience with both of my families. I love kids, teaching them and learning from them is the motive for me to want to be a part of their lives. I am exited to have this opportunity and I can provide references upon request. When I worked with my second family as an au...
Katia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"I hired Katia to care for my daughter on weekends. My daughter is 25 years old with mild intellectual disabilities. Katia has been energetic, kind and reliable. She is creative in thinking up ideas to get my daughter to engage in activities and to get her out of...

Whitney A.

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Kailey M.


Vienna, VA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! Need a leg up during the week or someone to put on your calendar full time? I'm the girl for you! I have 3 years of paid experience as a babysitter under my belt, personal experience helping in the home with my special needs sibling, and 8 years of experience in the food service industry. I love to get outside and keep busy...
Kailey can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kailey is wonderful! She has been our nanny for 3 months and is nothing short of a godsend. Our lives are like many of yours...two working parents, long hours, tons of kids activities, etc. and Kailey keeps everything running smoothly. She has a great rapport with...

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Hannah L.


Alexandria, VA

$22-36/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter, Pet sitter, And House-sitter

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

During my time in college, I was asked by a professor who was a member of my church to babysit his two little girls (eventually became three girls plus the family's mischievous Golden Retriever). I babysat for them and many other families in my college town. While attending graduate school in Texas, I was employed by a nanny...
Hannah can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Hanna helped us out in a pinch as a date night baby sitter for our one year old. She was punctual, easy to contact, and very kind. Would definitely hire again!"

Paxten B.

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Marjorie A.


Alexandria, VA

$22-25/hr7 yrs exp

My name is Marjorie. I have 7 years of experience nanny/babysitter with kids of all ages, from 2 months to 13 years old, and I also have experience with special needs kids. I really enjoy taking care of children and I would love to be part of your children rearing and development. A few things about me: tidy, dynamic, and...
Marjorie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Marjorie is very dependable and responsible. She loves take care of children and it's a good dog walker too. Very creative for kids activities and excellent driver. I would like to recommend Marjorie to anybody !"

Karol F.

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Jamila D.


Washington, DC

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Available Full-Time For Companionship, Light Housekeeping And Meal Prepping

I am a former CNA who has over a decade of hands on experience in healthcare. I am passionately dedicated to the care of seniors and special needs individuals. For years I have worked closely with adults living with special needs, Alzheimer's and dementia, as well as physical ailments (both acute and chronic). I am familiar with...
Jamila can also help with: Home modification, personal care, visiting nurse
5.0
"Jamila has worked for us on weekends for 2 years. She takes care of both of my elderly parents and does a good job with both. She's friendly, pleasant, reserved, and attentive."

Cecil D.

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Meredith R.


Washington, DC

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Meredith

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm an AU student but I am taking this semester off. I love arts & crafts, playing outside, reading, and playing games with kids. I have a great deal of experience. Most recently I've been working with a family with 2 little girls (ages 2 and 2 months). Before that, I nannied in a 4-child- household for about 2 years. Last...
Meredith can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Meets all my requests and if I told her specific details she follows them kids listen to her and she comes in on short notice keeps the house clean "

Dapre S.

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Sahara T.


Washington, DC

$18-24/hr8 yrs exp

Sahara T

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a reliable, patient, creative, and a very flexible person who has 9 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenager and with children with special needs. I have babysat children in my neighborhood for years and have also volunteered and worked at a local daycare. I am currently a college student who is...
Sahara can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Sahara took care of my two young kids, aged 6 and 8, when she was in high school. The kids love playing with her, going to the play-ground and to the library with her. She is an excellent reader and helps them with their school work. We definitely missed her...

Emily S.

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Tykisha T.


Washington, DC

$20-40/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care/Assistant & Elderly Care Provider in Washington, DC

Hello Parents. I am a CDA certified (child development associate) 8+years experience with children ages infant to 16 years of age, children with special needs and "at-risk" children. I reside in NE DC (Brookland). Currently I work pt as a co-teacher at a local private school. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I also have a food...
5.0
"She's punctual, reliable and my daughter adore her. Thank you Ms.TT"

Terry J.

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Hanan J.


Alexandria, VA

$25-29/hr8 yrs exp

Daycare Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Versatile bilingual daycare teacher/speech therapist for children with special needs with B. S degree in psychology and over 6 years of professional experience. Compassionate to children and well-equipped with adequate training and practical communication skills.
Hanan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Absolutely fantastic caregiver! We are so lucky to have Hanan to care for our 6 month old daughter. She is so loving, professional, and experienced. Within the first few hours of being at our home, she quickly demonstrated how she is a natural with caring for...

Jane C.

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Alexa R.


Vienna, VA

$13-20/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time/Occasional Babysitter And Swim Instructor With Weekend And Summer Availability

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Alexa and I have over 7 years of experience working with kids starting at infant age, up through middle school age. I am CPR certified and used to be a competitive swimmer, so I can not only teach kids to swim, but I also know excellent pool and bathtub safety. In addition, I have experience with and am comfortable...
Alexa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alexa has been our babysitter for over a year now & is always the first call we make. Alexa shows up on time, in a cheerful mood and always ready to engage with my 2 year old. She has always followed our directions & respected the schedule and rules we have in...

Toni H.

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Jorgie A.


Alexandria, VA

$22/hr5 yrs exp

Compassionate, Active, Time Flexible Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm currently looking for part timesummer job. Hi! I'm 24 & I live in Alexandria. I'm currently a part time nursing student. I have about 5 years of professional experience. I come from a large family and have always looked after the younger ones. I can help with light housekeeping & laundry. I have experience with : caring...
Jorgie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jorgie has been very responsive and reliable to provide part-time child care services for our special needs daughter, and we will definitely continue using her services in the future!"

Care member

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Karen M.


Alexandria, VA

$25-37/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a nurturing caregiver with eight years of experience, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My patient, creative, and friendly nature makes me a trusted and reliable childcare provider. I prioritize clear communication with parents through regular updates and prefer their preferred communication...
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She has a solid background in the medical field, always on key with her task and is always willing to go the extra mile."

Robert L.

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Jenna M.


Arlington, VA

$21-27/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Jenna, a loving and dedicated child caretaker with over 3 years of experience in the field. From a young age, I knew that I had a passion for working with children and positively impacting their lives. Throughout my career, I have worked with children of all ages, from infants to preteens, and I have experience with...
Jenna can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Amazing and caring nanny. Jenna cared for my 6 month old and took great care of her. "

Care member

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Bervely E.


Arlington, VA

$25-27/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Giver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have special need experience. I have volunteered in church daycare and summer camps. I have the patience and compassionate heart to do my service and make sure my service schedule matches your family needs. I have worked with two families whom I took care of their kids and did house work. I have experience with kids with...
5.0
"Beverly got the job done! she was very reliable and assisted me with getting in and out of surgery. I will use her again!"

Cheron B.

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Viann T.


Springfield, VA

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! Babysitter available for date nights!! I'm a senior at George Mason University. I'm currently on my pathway to becoming a teacher. I currently work as a substitute teacher for FCPS. I'm located in Springfield, but have my own transportation and am willing to travel. My goal is not only to care for your families'...
Viann can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Viann has been a wonderful care provider for our family. She is dependable and trustworthy. When we first met, she asked a lot of great questions to make sure she understood our expectations. She strikes the right balance between taking initiative and asking if we...

Karrie D.

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Doris S.


Alexandria, VA

$24/hr18 yrs exp

Looking For A Nanny For Your Children? I Am Here To Help You. Please Contact Me.

Hello everyone, have many years of experience with children, I had my own child care for 10 years then I moved to a new great experience working with special needs children which I worked for 4 years. Av July 1 I'd describe my personality as responsible person, that like to be on time at work every day also complete with tasks...
Doris can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Doris it is great with kids, reliable and responsible"

Wendy V.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in DHS, VA

Kaitlyn K.

5.0

Kaitlyn is such an incredible nanny and just a sweet blessing to our whole family! She started when our third child was only 8 weeks old and was so sweet and loving towards him. I instantly felt comfortable and secure with her in our home while caring for my children...her sweet spirit radiates! She...

- Lauren B.

Bari F.

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.

Shannel S.

3.0

She is very pleasant, but very green. Hired her to help me post major abdominal surgery with chores and help my handicapped mother. When i needed her to step up, She didn't. When I asked her to step up, she told me she refused to be my house maid, when all I ever asked her to do was vacuum (I'm not...

- Susan E.

Gabriella C.

5.0

Gabriella has babysat for us on several occasions, and we intend to use her again. She is extremely prompt and reliable, and is very proactive about communicating. The kids enjoy spending time with her and are excited when she comes!

- Care member

Katia A.

5.0

I hired Katia to care for my daughter on weekends. My daughter is 25 years old with mild intellectual disabilities. Katia has been energetic, kind and reliable. She is creative in thinking up ideas to get my daughter to engage in activities and to get her out of her comfort zone. She is patient and...

- Whitney A.

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