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Mercedes M.


Woodbridge, VA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny With 20+ Years Experience Seeking FT Employment

5.0

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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning
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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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: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Doris was a nanny for our two boys for more than four years, until our childcare needs changed and we no longer needed a nanny. Doris was a regular part of our family, and it was clear she loved our boys like they were her own family, In four-plus years, Doris...

Elijah A.

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Katherine H.


Fairfax, VA

$25-34/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/Nanny Looking For Occasional Jobs

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Katie! I have 7 years of babysitting experience and have spent the past 3 spring/summers as a nanny. I have experience watching 4 kids at a time, including twins, and working with kids with special needs! I'm Red Cross certified in babysitting, adult/pediatric/infant First Aid, CPR, and AED. Some activities I love...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We've used her dozens of times over the past three years. Our kids absolutely adore her and she is always our top sitter choice."

Denise K.

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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: Personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Jeanne T.


Woodbridge, VA

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

I have 2 years of professional experience where I have taken care of children, toddlers and babies. Some of my cases of experience are children with special needs suffering from various illnesses. I am very patient and friendly and can be a good fit to your beloved kids
Jeanne can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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

First Aid

CPR

I have 4 years of working in childcare, and 1 year with working with young ones who have special needs. My main passion is having patience for others and am commited to work. My schedule is very tight but I try to make it work.
Michael can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

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Dresha D.


Woodbridge, VA

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny Looking For Full-Time Family

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have been a professional nanny for 8 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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, companionship, transportation, mobility assistance & more
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Geraldine C.


Fairfax, VA

$25-80/hr8 yrs exp

Hi family, I am a compassionate and reliable nanny, babysitter, and teacher with 8 years of experience caring for children from newborns to 10 years old, including those with special needs and twins. I am currently looking for a babysitting job on weekends or weeknights in the Virginia/DC area. My priority is to provide...
Geraldine can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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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Yousra E.


Lorton, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have +20 years of experience as a pre school autism teacher and an instructional assistant across multiple elementary schools here in Fairfax County and internationally. My educational back ground is in early childhood education . I have had the pleasure of caring for and working with many different children from different...
Yousra can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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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, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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: Craft assistance, meal prep

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fairfax Station, VA

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.

Lorraine W.

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 call or text! Will not regret it!

- Tiffany Lorraine C.

Kelly F.

5.0

Kelly was my family's first babysitting hire on Care.com and she made it a wonderful experience! She was punctual, nice (per my kids), and listened to everything we said about our house rules/instructions. We loved her!

- Chanel H.

Mary Z.

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 "get" him right away. She could...

- Jennifer A.

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