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Special needs caregivers in Fort Belvoir, VA

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Yeitzareth P.


Fort Belvoir, VA

$15-16/hr

Special Help For Special Needs

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Yei and I want to help care for your child with special needs. I am an autistic young adult who also has ADHD. As such, I understand how difficult it can be to communicate wants and needs and to navigate a scary world without help. I have a tremendous amount of patience and empathy which guides my care. I am also...
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Yeitzareth P.


Fort Belvoir, VA

$32/hr1 yrs exp

Special Help For Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Yei and I want to help care for your child. I am an autistic young adult who also has ADHD. I have a tremendous amount of patience and empathy which guides my care. I am also very creative, imaginative and full of energy. I love to play games, drawing, crafting and reading books. I can help with...
Yeitzareth can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Delayna D.


Fort Belvoir, VA

$14-25/hr3 yrs exp

Baby Magnet And Contagious Smile Maker!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Delayna. I'm 23, I'm married and my husband is in the military. We're stationed in Virginia for about another year. I love children and always have. I also have no problem with pets. I have a brother with Autism and my Mother always brags how I was so good to him and with him growing up, so I do have experience in...
Delayna can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Hannah L.


Alexandria, VA

$22-36/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter, Pet sitter, And House-sitter

5.0

(8)

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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Hannah has watched our 2 elementary kids plus another kid since September of 2020. She has been absolutely amazing with the 3 kids during a very difficult year due to COVID. She actively engages and plays with them. I can't begin to express how awesome she has been...

Amy G.

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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, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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Subina K.


Springfield, VA

$22/hr4 yrs exp

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
"Our boys loved Subina. She did a great job tending to their needs and keeping them entertained."

Tremell L.

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Shellie F.


Fort Washington, MD

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Caring!! Dependable!! Professional! Experience-25 years Facilities where I have worked- hospitals , maternity wards-daycare , military bases-mental wards for children-private homes Certificates, cna, CPR, first aid Specialize in , sleep training , infant Care, special needs, Down syndrome, autism Offering , infant care only...
Shellie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning
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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Katherine H.


Accokeek, MD

$22-30/hr7 yrs exp

I'll Care, I'll Learn, I'll Help! / Attendance And Caregiving Services

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a BS from Tulane with a double major focusing on psychology, language, and cognition, and I am studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling at William & Mary (online). The scope of my work entails assisting allied health professionals, reinforcing therapeutic goals in fluid daily scenarios, running a caregiving team,...
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Ainsley T.


Fort Washington, MD

$18-30/hr7 yrs exp

Christian Child Care Provider

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I have been taking care of children for over 5 years. This has included special needs children. I am willing to travel a short distance from my house. I'm a Christian. I believe in Jesus Christ as my Savior. My availability is pretty flexible. Please let me know what you need. We have 2 dogs and a cat. I love photography...
Ainsley can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I have been a licensed daycare provider for over 10 years. Ainsley T. has come to substitute and work along side of me and my staff. She was always punctual and very hands-on with the children. I will definitely recommend her for any childcare positions."

Janell T.

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Samantha A.


Alexandria, VA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Sam. I always have a joy looking after children and I have cared for kids from a variety of backgrounds including children with special needs. I enjoy the outdoors, cooking and baking, traveling, and being involved in my church. I do not smoke, I own my own car, and have a clean driving record. I have studied...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sam is great with all types of kids and is super helpful around the house. She has been a fantastic babysitter and I can't wait to hire her again! "

Stephany W.

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Viann was amazing! My daughter has social anxiety and doesn't easily trust people, but she immediately opened up to Viann. She was punctual, friendly and easy going. Even our dog loved her! I would definitely hire her again."

Crystal G.

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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 was absolutely wonderful with my children! I felt very comfortable with her. She is professional, kind, responsible, and very caring! My kids had a great time with her!"

Annie S.

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Tamia C.


Fort Washington, MD

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Mobile Nanny/sitter At Your Service!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! my name is Tamia, I am located in Fort Washington MD, willing to travel. I've been working and caring for young children for over 14 years, with an 9yr track record of professional teaching. My love for children, teaching, and care giving is unmatched. I obtained my CDA in preschool, however, I have experience working...
Tamia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Tamia is the best care giver we had until now. Me with my 2 friends hired her for our 2 kids- 8 years old and 2 kids - 4 years old in Washington DC. As we were there for a conference we wanted our kids not to get bored in hotel room and have fun doing some fun...

Mitali V.

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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
"Wry good at what he does. Our son has bonded and trusts Dave."

Gregory N.

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Marilis G.


Alexandria, VA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I can see in their eyes, smile and face the work that I do. That fillet my heart. I was volunteer in Patronato Luz del Ciego. Since I was 10 years old, I was working with people who are blind, low vision and seniors (this is in my mom's job). Since 2000 I had my first observation and then my own patients with special need...
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Brooke W.


Alexandria, VA

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Safe Babysitter

Hi! My name is Brooke, and I am a second-year graduate student in the Master's of Occupational Therapy program at JMU. I am looking for a part-time babysitting or nannying job for when I am not in class. I have 10 years of childcare experience with children of many ages ranging from infants up to 20 years, including children...
Brooke can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Brooke was very patient with my daughter with special needs. She helped her with her daily activities and anything she needed to function in the summer."

Care member

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Taisa D.


Alexandria, VA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

4.3

(6)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello , My name is Taisa , I am looking for job, I have experience watching Child and babies , I am very responsible and professional. I have experience with special needs kids too , clean driving records .
Taisa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Taisa was a wonderful caregiver to my newborn daughter. She came with her own knowledge of caring for this age group but was also open to working together with me and the routines that I was setting on my own. She is hardworking and dependable and an excellent...

Cailin K.

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Marilis G.


Alexandria, VA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Evening, Night Time, Weekends

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

My name is Marilis. I am from Panama. I have 22 years of experience working with kids (Mix age and special need). I love working with kids, having fun with them, activities for their development. I am easy going, honest, punctual person. I have really good reference. Spanish-English.
Marilis can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We highly recommend Marilis for your childcare needs. Marilis spent an evening in our home with our 16 month old son and she connected with him immediately. She's a consummate professional and also very warm and friendly, we had no reservations leaving for the...

Aaron C.

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Victoria S.


Lorton, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
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...

Casey M.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fort Belvoir, VA

Hannah L.

5.0

Hannah has watched our 2 elementary kids plus another kid since September of 2020. She has been absolutely amazing with the 3 kids during a very difficult year due to COVID. She actively engages and plays with them. I can't begin to express how awesome she has been with them, I would highly...

- Amy G.

Hanan J.

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 young, demanding babies and...

- Jane C.

Subina K.

5.0

Subina is a good babysitter and is good with little kids

- Care member

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.

Ainsley T.

5.0

I hired Ainsley for childcare for my then 15 month old. Unfortunately my daughter did not engage well during the visit but it had nothing to do with Ainsley. Ainsley was patient and pleasant! She came prepared with age appropriate activities. I was saddened when my daughter did not adjust well...

- Sheandinita D.

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