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Persabel T E.


Dumfries, VA

$35/hr8 yrs exp

License Practical Nurse

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Hi ! My name is Persabel. I am a Licensed Practical Nurse a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 8 years of experience caring for patients of all ages . With me your loved once are safe. I provide appropriate and professional care that my patients need as each patient has unique needs. Personally,...
I have over 15 years working with autism and down syndrome I cook clean take them to place and supervisor them
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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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Meikel T.


Dumfries, VA

$20-23/hr4 yrs exp

Hi all. I am an experienced nanny with experience in private nannying, general education, and special needs. I am open to babysitting as well as light house work if needed.
Meikel can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Josefina R.


Dumfries, VA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hi parents! I am a caring, organized, energetic, and responsible career nanny with over 10 years experience in childcare (6 as a professional nanny). I have had parents tell me time and again that I meet and exceed their expectations of what a nanny is, and I'm proud to have worked with some wonderful families. Some of my...
Josefina can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hello, my name is Stephenie and I am a Certified and Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). Occupational therapy is teaching or enabling others to continue to do everyday activities or what is important to them in a new or different way. My training is in self-care, personal care, feeding, mobility, body mechanics,...
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Kafayat A.


Dumfries, VA

$15-31/hr10 yrs exp

Student Nurse. Provide personal care, including bathing and grooming, including oral care. Assist the client with dressing and undressing. Assist the client with toileting activities. Assist in feeding the client, if necessary. Feed clients who are unable to feed themselves. Take and record vital signs (temperature, pulse,...
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Victoria S.


Lorton, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experienced, talented and caring individual looking to obtain a position in an Early Childhood Care/ Education that utilizes my background in all facets of childcare. including children with special needs. Very reliable and dependable.
Victoria can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"She is a very loving person. She is full of energy and very responsible. "

Leilani B.

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

CPR

First Aid

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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Lindsey S.


Woodbridge, VA

$25-30/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Educator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with Special Needs High School students (2015-2019). I have taken them to specials such as art and PE, I have sat and monitored them during lunch, I have helped them with their annual play they put on every year for the school, I have helped them with their reading and assignments worked on in class,...
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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: Light cleaning, meal prep
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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Zurie R.


Woodbridge, VA

$13-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a stay at home mom to two amazing little boys, ages 4y and 15 months. I have seven years experience in the educational field. I was a substitute teacher for 4 years. Then I taught Special Education for 3 years. Lastly, I was an instructional assistant in a Preschool Autism classroom for 4 years. I also babysat...
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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

Hello my name is Iris I have worked with children from infants through young adults and seniors as well . I've had the pleasure of working with both mainstream and special needs children quite extensively. I have my certifications, CPR, first aid, PCA, dementia, food allergies training and additional certifications you can...
Iris can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Iris is absolutely wonderful! She was my kids' nanny for almost two years, until they were ready to spend a full day at their school. She is very patient, gentle, kind, and respectful with kids, while at the same time firm as needed to keep them safe. She loves to...

Svetlana S.

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

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Jane S.


Woodbridge, VA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Experienced (fully Vaccinated)

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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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: Companionship, dementia, personal care, meal prep, mobility assistance
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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Mercedes M.


Woodbridge, VA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny With 20+ Years Experience Seeking FT Employment

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have experience caring for kids from infants to toddlers, teenagers, and to special needs children over the last 20+ years. As a care giver, I have provided tender care for newborns, worked with parents' preferences to create an interactive/dynamic environment for toddlers and grade-school children, and I also enjoy teaching...
Mercedes can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mercedes started watching over our son since April 2015 when our son was 3 months old up until he was 2 yrs old. Mercedes has exceptional work ethics; always punctual to work despite of the weather. She always went the extra mile from her job description, but...

Anette L.

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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: Travel, swimming supervision
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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Carissa W.


Manassas, VA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My childcare experience started at a young age, babysitting and teaching classes at church, then working at a daycare while attending college. I moved to northern Virginia 17 years ago as a live-in nanny, and since then I have worked with some amazing families. With ages ranging from three months - 17 years, I have assisted with...
Carissa can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Carissa is very pleasant to work with. She's punctual, reliable and very attentive to the special needs of my disabled daughter. My daughter enjoys her and we have been happy as well."

Susan M.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Dumfries, VA

Victoria S.

5.0

Vicky has watched my children for several years now and is very dependable. She is excellent in taking initiative and making sure my children are cared for when I am not able to be with them. I feel confident that my children are safe and well taken care of when Vicky is watching them. Both of my...

- Casey M.

Evelyn O.

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.

Ruth S.

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 flexible and super responsible, I can...

- Hellen H.

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.

Kyah R.

5.0

Kyah is very caring, patient and loving. She gave me updates via text, which was a nice way to keep me updated on our baby's activities. Highly recommend!

- Care member

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