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Ana P.


Gainesville, VA

$22-30/hr

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I have experience with special children, I've worked with special children in hospitals, my brother is Autistic so I know how to deal with crises very well, I have a lot of patience and I love taking care of special children
I have experience providing personalized care and support to individuals with special needs or just diverse needs in general. My background includes assisting with daily activities, fostering a safe and nurturing environment, and promoting independence and well-being. I am very good at just being a friend for whoever it is i'm...
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Merric M.


Gainesville, VA

$17-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Authentic, Careful And Fun-Loving

I've been a nanny for 10 years now -- but I've been a big sister since the age of 18 months and an Auntie since the age of 11. I have experience caring for children of all ages, which means I am more than comfortable with a variety of tasks, some in which include changing newborn diapers, Disney sing-alongs, makeup tutorials...
Merric can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Hi! My name is Ana. I love caring for others. I have a nursing degree from my home country, Brazil. I care for kids, seniors, people with special needs, and pets. I have experience as a pediatric nurse as well as a CPR and first aid experience.
Ana can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, respite care & more
I have been a nurse for almost 12 years now. I have great references, clean background/ criminal record, US citizen, negative PPD test and BLS certified and up to date vaccines. My family and I still practice the necessary Covid precautions and still practice social distance in public. I am fully vaccinated. I am a very caring,...

Kyle S.


Gainesville, VA

$14-19/hr • 3 yrs exp

I have several years of experience with children of a wide variety of ages. My mom was a Foster Parent when we lived in Chesapeake, Virginia and I spent a lot of time helping her care for foster children with as many as 6 kids at a time. We adopted one foster child who has special needs such as Autism, NAS (Neonatal abstinence...
Kyle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Kiana S.


Warrenton, VA

$25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Full Or Part-Time Nanny Available

4.4

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My name is Kiana! I'm 27 years old and the oldest of 8 kids! Not only do I have a lot of experience taking care of all of my siblings, I've also had paid experience sitting other people's kids since I was 8 years old. I'm able to care for children ages ranging from newborns - pre-teens and special needs! Before I started...
Kiana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"As a babysitter, Kiana is energetic and loving with our children. She's helpful, intelligent and mature. Rather than having our children watch TV she insisted that she should play with them instead. We're grateful to have such a responsible and hardworking...

Barbara N.

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Majorie F.


Centreville, VA

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

AVAILABLE (WINTER BREAK AM/PM - SCHOOL TIME AFTERNOONS/EVENINGS) SAT/SUN

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I am a mom of two (ages 8 and 17). I have been married for 21 years and am a full-time IA (Instructional Assistant) for Fairfax County Public School. I live in Centreville and am trying to supplement my IA salary by doing some babysitting. Please get in touch with me if you need help on holidays or evenings (Mondays through...
Majorie can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Majorie has been wonderful with our infant and young child for occasional babysitting. Would highly recommend her. "

Lia J.

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Magdalena R.


Nokesville, VA

$30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver Guided By Jesus

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Magdalena I have 8 years of experience as a caregiver, taking care of clients who are using walkers, wheel chairs and also clients who are bed bound that have special needs with hospice. Im very compassionate and helpful , going out of my way in helping my clients. I am a disciple for Jesus, I try to live as an...
Magdalena can also help with: Dementia, companionship, hospice services, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Maggie was a primary caregiver for both of my parents for over 2 years. She cared for them as if they were her own parents. She managed their personal care, medications, medical supplies as well as the household. Truly a trusted partner because I lived 2 hours...

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Joyce W.


Manassas, VA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care Giver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Joyce I am a reliable dependable & consistence caregiver and I like stability. I owned my on daycare for seven years I cared for typical children from birth to 12 years of age. I now have the pleasure to work with special needs and typical children in their homes. I take pride in the care that rendered to other....
Joyce can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Joyce was such a blessing to our family! She watched my one year old daughter and occasionally my six year old son for four months while we waited for the arrival of our Au Pair. It would have been amazing to keep her longer if our schedules had been more...

Dawn A.

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Amanda G.


Haymarket, VA

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Looking Forward To Working With Families Again!!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 30 years of experience working with children of all ages. I was a teacher for 27 years. I specifically geared the latter part of my career working with children that have special needs. Recently, I was a paralegal for a law firm that, unfortunately, had to lay me off due to financial difficulties. I'd describe my...
5.0
"We just hired Amanda but she is already proving to be an absolute God-send for our 3 month old daughter. She is so good with her and is putting this hormonal-mess-of-a-first-time-mom-returning-to-work at ease. Amanda is always a few minutes early, patient and easy...

Amanda M.

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Susie W.


Manassas, VA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

FULL TIME CAREGIVER AVAILABLE

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Since I was young, I have been spending time with the elderly, whether I was volunteering my time or working as a caregiver. I have had opportunities to care for those with dementia, those who have had a stroke and needed extra care (feeding, etc.) and also had those that needed companionship, errands run, light cleaning,...
Susie can also help with: Dementia, companionship, hospice services, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning & more
5.0
"We were very fortunate to find Susie when my aging and sick mother needed in-home care. Susie worked with my mom for about a year and a half, 30+ hours per week, until my mother passed away. Susie's attention to my mother was top notch. As my mother's medical care...

Glen B.

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Hanaa F.


Bristow, VA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I absolutely adore children and have 3 of my own that have all grown up. I worked as a certified nursing aid and took care of multiple adults with special needs for years so I have a lot of experience in that field. I have plenty of experience with patients suffering with dementia and Alzheimer's. I can read and write Arabic and...
Hanaa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Of all the CNAs I've had, Hanaa is the one person my mother truly loved. Getting to see Hanna was my mothers favorite part of the day. i remember her calling me everyday before Hanaa came over to tell me how excited she was to see Hanaa, and after Hanaa left to...

Iman A.

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Khaled S.


Centreville, VA

$26-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Kind, Passionate And Trustworthy Caregiver

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.

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Joyce W.


Manassas, VA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Joyce I been working with special needs children/adult for 2 + years and I enjoy every minute of my job. I stated out working in the school system I worked for 5 months in the special needs class rooms as substitute aide after that job ended I liked it so much I decided to find work with individual families who...
5.0
"Joyce is very patient with our children. She is respectful of their routines and appreciates the consistency. Joyce engages with our children and connects with them. Joyce is very punctual and responsive to us. We are happy Joyce is working with our family."

Tina L.

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Iris B.


Manassas, VA

$20/hr • 10 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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Stefanie P.


Manassas, VA

$30-50/hr • 2 yrs exp

One Sitter

I have 2 years of experience. I have experience with Special need kids. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation and Laundry.
Stefanie can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Claudia F.


Bristow, VA

$20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Greetings! My name is Claudia and I have 5 years of working with children with special needs. I received my bachelors in clinical psychology and my masters in industrial organizational psychology. Most of my experience comes from being a board certified behavioral technical (RBT), working with children ages 2-18. My duties...
Claudia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Lauren C.


Warrenton, VA

$25-30/hr

Caring Professional 37 Year Old Dedicated And Reliable - Excellent References

Experienced with children all ages and young adults. Patient, caring, detailed and dedicated. I go above and beyond to provide the physical and emotional needs.
Hi guys! My name is Abby and I'd love to be your sitter:) I recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a dual degree in Graphic Design and Fashion Merchandising, so I can definitely put together some fun activities for your kiddos! I am CPR certified and have been babysitting for about 11 years now, including working in several...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Gainesville, VA

Kiana S.

5.0

She is really great with the kids, mine have a lot of energy but she is always calm and patient with them. They always ask for her to come over.

- Jenell M.

Majorie F.

5.0

Majorie has been wonderful with our infant and young child for occasional babysitting. Would highly recommend her.

- Lia J.

Magdalena R.

5.0

Maggie provided exceptional care for my mother, who has dementia. Her patience, compassion, and understanding were invaluable. She formed a strong bond with my mother and was always able to find effective approaches, even when my mother was challenging. Maggie's dedication to ensuring my mother's...

- Emily Y.

Joyce W.

5.0

Mrs. Joyce is such an amazing sitter for my family! She is always available, always on time and my children absolutely adore her.

- Tiffani C.

Amanda G.

5.0

We just hired Amanda but she is already proving to be an absolute God-send for our 3 month old daughter. She is so good with her and is putting this hormonal-mess-of-a-first-time-mom-returning-to-work at ease. Amanda is always a few minutes early, patient and easy going and happily offered to pitch...

- Amanda M.

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