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Special needs caregivers in Fairfax Station, VA

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Corrin C.


Fairfax, VA

$27-35/hr4 yrs exp

Energetic And Positive Caregiver

5.0

(3)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was a bible camp counselor and tutor. I taught Math, History and English. A good portion of children I worked with had behavioral, processing, executive or cognitive disorders and required a particular, special touch. I'm very giggly and sweet but believe in discipline, I maintain a loving yet firm nature about me. It's very...
5.0
"Corrin was a camp counselor and tutor with us. She was very good with the kids and they all loved her. Unfortunately our organization no longer allows women to teach due to personal beliefs but loved her while we had her."

Kenny B.

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Amy H.


Woodbridge, VA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have bachelor's degree in early childhood education and have taught for 11 years. I have taught Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades and have experience tutoring students in 3rd-5th grade. Along with teaching experience, I have several years of babysitting experience in which I provided care for children in many different...
Amy can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I've had the pleasure of working with Amy over the past 15 years. Amy started with my daughter at a daycare, and continued to private care at our home. My daughter has multiple disabilities and Amy has been amazing. She never hesitated to say yes to care for my...

Leah H.

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Sophia S.


Fairfax, VA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am currently attending college at Virginia Tech and double majoring in Psychology and Philosophy. I truly enjoy working with children and am seeking a nanny position for the summer! I am fully vaccinated for Covid-19. My past experiences include babysitting for a family with three children (ages 3 to 9), working as a...
Sophia can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We had Sophia as a full time nanny from when my daughter was around 7 months - 11 months old. She was great with her - very responsible, communicative, and trustworthy. My daughter has some medical complexities that required Sophia to learn some special things for...

Rachel T.

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Ariana A.


Fairfax, VA

$15-22/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Ariana and I will be attending law school this upcoming fall! I am currently only looking for jobs that consist of occasional child care, such as date nights, week-day evenings, or a daytime weekend. As the oldest sibling of four, I have always watched over children. I have been babysitting for a little over six...
Ariana can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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Dave G.


Burke, VA

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Mr G.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I worked with mod/severe special needs for several years in a high school setting and was an Elementary/Middle School Counselor, at a school including an Autism center, for 15 years in FCPS. Relationship development and therapeutic mentoring are foundational to my helping approach to children/young adults as well as their...
5.0
"Dave has a special set of skills that is unmatched. He is able to communicate with those that cannot communicate for themselves. His patience and calmness is present whenever her enters a space and truly helps people relax and feel comfortable. I would recommend...

Joseph P.

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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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Kelly F.


Woodbridge, VA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Seeking Experienced Part-Time Nanny Or Babysitting Work

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Childcare Provider with over 20 years of experience seeking part-time Nanny and/or Babysitting work. I began babysitting during high school for my English teacher and have continued to do ever since. While attending UVA, I volunteered with the Madison House Daycare Program at a Presbyterian Church in the Infant Room for 2 years....
Kelly can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kelly is a wonderful caregiver for children. She's a good sport, even when kids are not cooperative (like a baby screaming at her for a full hour type of not cooperative) and she is flexible, kind, creative and dependable. A wonderful caregiver! We love Kelly!"

Lisa S.

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Mary Z.


Manassas, VA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Loving Caregiver And Friend To All

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Mary and I am a student currently taking a break from school due to the pandemic. I have participated in a program for years, getting to know and spend time with peers with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. I also have experience as a caregiver for a child with Williams Syndrome as well as experience...
5.0
"There are some people that kids just take to instantly-Mary is one of those people. We were lucky enough to have Mary spend time with our 13 year old son several hours each week for 8 months. Our son has autism and intellectual disability and Mary just seemed to...

Jennifer A.

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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, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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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Sandra H.


Burke, VA

$25-30/hr1 yrs exp

Caring And Reliable Caregiver

Reliable Caregiver who is very adept at meal preparation, assisting in the maintenance of a household, and developing a strong rapport with a client. Committed caring for elderly and special needs clients with the dignity and respect they deserve.
Sandra can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, errands, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Caroline S.


Oakton, VA

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Summer Nanny Available

I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I have had experience with all ages of children. I have 3 siblings and a lot of younger cousins so I grew up babysitting. I was a full time nanny for a family with two children, one with special needs while I was in college.
Caroline can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Dresha D.


Woodbridge, VA

$28/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny Looking For Full-Time Family

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have been a professional nanny for 7 years with previous babysitting experience. I'm CPR/first aid trained with an education in Early Childhood Development. My experience background spans from newborn to teenagers, as well as groups such as multiples, special needs, emotional disorders, and severe allergies. I love to...
Dresha can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Dagmar M.


Fairfax, VA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Short Notice

Hi! I have 10 plus years of caregiving and being nanny. I recently have been a caregiver for a special needs young man and work with him on a as needed basis. I have taken care of children from the ages of 5 to 16 and my favorite is between 5 and 10-year-olds.
Dagmar can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Shannon G.


Fairfax, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Your Children;; My Passion

Been working with kids since I was 18 years old. Started babysitting at 16. At 18 and through out the years I've worked at daycares. I have experience in special needs. I have a 3-year-old and a 15-year-old. I love helping kids and being around them. Watching their minds grow
Shannon can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I'd describe my personality as loving, positive, and loyal I like caring for seniors because everyone deserves dignity, care, and love in life's I'm looking for a job that I am excellent helping to others and that made me happy. I started caring for seniors when 10 years ago In my spare time, I like to bring quality time...
Miriam can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, transportation, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
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Iris B.


Manassas, VA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Love What I Do I'm A Hard Worker

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. Special needs kids .
Iris can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Lindsay L.


Alexandria, VA

$17-22/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced And Fun Sitter

I currently work as a pediatric speech language pathologist in a private practice. I work with children between the ages of 1. 5 years old to 21 years old Monday through Thursday. I have great experience with all ages of children as well as children with special needs. I have experience babysitting my 1-year-old nephew. I also...
Lindsay can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

I'd describe my personality as patient, caring, and fun-loving. I like working with kids because have a passion for working with kids and being a caregiver. I love to nurture their imaginations with playtime, art, and music. I'm looking for a job that works around my current nanny position. I started working with kids as a...
Laurel can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
As a friendly and patient childcare provider, I'm passionate about supporting families and providing a safe, nurturing environment for children of all ages. With two years of experience, I'm adept at caring for children with special needs, having worked as a behavioral technician. My creative and imaginative nature allows me to...
Reshma can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fairfax Station, VA

Corrin C.

5.0

Corrin was a camp counselor and tutor with us. She was very good with the kids and they all loved her. Unfortunately our organization no longer allows women to teach due to personal beliefs but loved her while we had her.

- Kenny B.

Amy H.

5.0

Amy was a huge help at many steps in our parenting journey! She took care of our infant, traveled on vacation with us, helped around the house and with pets. Her care and understanding of young children is exceptional. She always goes the extra mile and I trust her completely with my home and my...

- Katelyn Q.

Sophia S.

5.0

We had Sophia as a full time nanny from when my daughter was around 7 months - 11 months old. She was great with her - very responsible, communicative, and trustworthy. My daughter has some medical complexities that required Sophia to learn some special things for her care, including learning about...

- Rachel T.

Mercedes M.

5.0

Mercedes was wonderful with our family! She cared for my son beginning at 12 weeks up until he turned 14 months old. She went above and beyond for us, often times taking care of him late evenings and early mornings given mine and my husband's schedule. As new parents, I don't know what we would have...

- Jessica K.

Dave G.

5.0

I couldn't say enough about Dave. He has consistently been such an amazing support to my family and our special needs daughter. It is so hard to find people that you can trust with your child, especially when you have the "difficult child". Dave is the most patient, dependable, and caring person...

- Naomi W.

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