Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Fairfax, VA
We have 60 special needs caregivers in Fairfax, VA! Compare and hire the best special needs caregiver to fit your needs.
Find special needs caregivers in Fairfax, VA that you’ll love
60 special needs caregivers are listed in Fairfax, VA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Fairfax, VA
Elsy L.
Chantilly, VA
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a graduate from at George Mason University. I received my bachelor's in Social Work. I have completed 5 years of early childhood and teacher education courses throughout my career. During that time, I also worked at a licensed day care for 3 years and interned in public school preschool and elementary school. I have 5 years...
Elsy can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elsy is great! She sat for our twin boys one evening in June 2022. She helped them with dinner, play time, and getting to bed. Our boys enjoyed their time with her and hope to see her again!"
Wayne P.
5.0
(5)
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
"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...
Naomi W.
Christopher S.
Clifton, VA
$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Passionate Teacher Looking For Afterschool Or Occasional Sitting
5.0
(6)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I am a therapist and educator with a background in special education and a real passion for teaching and working with kids. I have been involved in education, and childcare more recently, for over 15 years. During the day I focus on working with toddlers and preschoolers on early language milestones but for the last 8 years I've...
5.0
"Christopher was great with my son who has autism."
Amie K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Arielle and I am a nationally certified Adapted Physical Education Teacher with a master's degree in Adapted Physical Activity, and a bachelor's degree in health and physical education. I recently left my job as an Adapted PE teacher in Fairfax County Public Schools. I left the school system because I want to have a...
5.0
"Arielle was a fantastic personal care assistant for me. I am a quadriplegic, and she helped me with all of my activities of daily living, including dressing, showering, exercising, meal prep, and eating. She was always on time and made sure that I was comfortable...
Sandra A.
5.0
(1)
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.
Chloe V.
Springfield, VA
$16-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting for about 6 years and I've always loved it! I've cared for rage of ages from about 1-13 years old. I also have experience watching and doing volunteer work with special needs children. I'm super energetic and love playing with kids but also can help out with school and homework if needed! I'm CPR certified,...
Chloe can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Chloe is amazing and super easy to work with! Great communication before and during the job, showed up right on time, and had no issues with all the instructions/directions I sent her way. My boys had a lot of fun, thank you!"
Paul K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Resume and reference's available upon request!
Licensed RBT and Certified Nursing Assistant. Experienced and kind. Flexible in working with most levels of special needs and behaviors. Looking to improve quality of life and help with community immersion when possible. I'm available any combination of hours between 12-8 p.m. M-F.
5.0
"Stephanie is a great caregiver! She has been working with my son for over a year (before we moved) who has multiple disabilities.. She was always very patient, kind and caring with him. Stephanie is very reliable, easy to communicate with, punctual and honest...
Victoria M.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents! Are you looking for your child to spend the day having fun while learning, and spending lots of time in activities and outdoors? I bring over 15 years of experience as a nanny and newborn care specialist/[postpartum doula. Some of my other qualifications include:
-CPR Certified
-National COVID-Ready Caregiver...
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She's absolutely amazing, and I can't wait to have her over again to watch our little one."
Rebecca Z.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jenn! I have had experience caring for all ages of children. Most recently I nannied for a loving family with a 6-year-old girl and 2-year-old boy. I was with their family for two years, and sadly had to leave the position to go back to school for photography. I've also taught primary aged children at...
Jenn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jenn is amazing!!! She became part of our family and we are still in touch. I will personally pay you back for her services if you find different!!! She cared for our two and six year old for almost two years, as well as our dog. Punctual, dependable and overall...
David R.
Kailey M.
Vienna, VA
$18-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
3.8
(3)
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kailey has been a big help to our family and we appreciate her flexibility. Somtimes she did camp pickup and dinner preparation, sometimes she entertains the kids herself, other days she does errands and drives the kids where they need to be. She can do anything,...
Rose G.
Subina K.
Springfield, VA
$22/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 5 years of experience in babysitting, where I have honed my skills in childcare, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children of various ages. Additionally, I have worked as a behavior therapist at an ABA company, where I developed and implemented behavior intervention plans, contributing to the...
Subina can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Subina is a good babysitter and is good with little kids "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Rosa and I'm a highly skilled teacher. I love children and I teach them through an educacional método that involves children's natural interests and activities rather than formal teaching methods.
I have more than 26 years of teaching experience, both in Honduras and the US. I've taught children from...
Rosa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Rosa helps us with house cleaning. She is punctual, communicative, and always ask for feedback. Our floors are our major problem and she did not hesitate to give it extra attention. She also likes to provide updates and pictures during and after the cleaning. We...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Let me tell you about myself. I'm a mature woman. I have been a CNA for 10+ years. I have BLS CPR/AED for adults and children. Current with Vaccinations. Reliable transportation. I'm currently working with a 7-year-old girl at her school who has Cerebral Palsy. She is tube fed with speech issues. I have experience with a...
Alexa R.
Vienna, VA
$10-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Part-time/Occasional Babysitter And Swim Instructor With Weekend And Summer Availability
5.0
(3)
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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.
Sharon P.
Vienna, VA
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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
CPR
Special Needs Care
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,...
Tiffany S.
Viann T.
Springfield, VA
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
4.6
(9)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning
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.
Hope S.
Springfield, VA
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a Navy Mom of two. We're a very active family, who loves sports and activities in the city. I have experience with infants, toddlers, school age children, and Special Needs. My youngest is on the Spectrum so I am very comfortable and confident in helping with the needs your child might have. I like to plan activities for...
Hope can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is wonderful! Did an amazing job with our baby who warmed up to her right away. "
Evangeline H.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am half Egyptian half Italian. I moved to the States 7 years ago. I am trustworthy responsible for providing good quality care with of children, adults and their families, The main responsibility is to provide assistance with medical, personal and emotional needs. This means that I will help the special needs child or adult as...
5.0
"Khaled was very punctual and professional and he helped us get to our appointments on time . He was also very helpful and kind . I would rehire him if we are ever in need again"
Anup S.
Vitoria S.
Fairfax Station, VA
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Childcare Professional With Expertise In Special Needs And First Aid.
I have extensive experience caring for children with special needs, infants, twins, and multiple children simultaneously. In Brazil, I worked with children for 3 years, and in the United States, I continued to develop my advanced childcare skills, focusing on safety, responsibility, and proactive care. I am a skilled driver with...
Vitoria can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
RETIRED public school special needs teaching assistant . Worked with kids for 23 plus years.
Aida can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Showing 41 - 60 of 60
Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fairfax, VA
Elsy L.
5.0
We hired Elsy for a Super Bowl date night and she was right on time, calm, and competent. All our girls had a good time, the toddler got to bed smoothly, and we plan to hire her again!
- Mary B.
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.
Christopher S.
5.0
Christopher was great with my son who has autism.
- Amie K.
Arielle G.
5.0
Arielle was a fantastic personal care assistant for me. I am a quadriplegic, and she helped me with all of my activities of daily living, including dressing, showering, exercising, meal prep, and eating. She was always on time and made sure that I was comfortable and safe throughout my day. She is a...
- Sandra A.
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.
Additional Special Needs Caregiver Services
Special Needs Caregiver Articles
7 babysitter red flags every parent needs to know
May 19th, 2021 Whether you’re a working parent or a mom or dad looking to go on the odd date night, finding a good babysitter can feel like winning the lottery. But just b... Read more
15 brilliant 2nd birthday themes and party ideas
December 10th, 2024 While your child’s 1st birthday may have involved little more than party hats and a smash cake, the ante must be upped when they turn 2. Not only is your li... Read more
10 activities for kids with autism that offer a variety of benefits
December 19th, 2023 Whether you’re looking to support your child with their social skills, communication skills or help them self-regulate, there are a number of engaging, enri... Read more
Night nanny vs. night nurse: How they help and what they cost
September 26th, 2024 Ask any new parent and they’ll tell you: One of the most difficult adjustments after having a child is navigating the erratic, sometimes nonexistent, sleep ... Read more
Ratings for Fairfax, VA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Fairfax, VA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 70 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.