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Special needs caregivers in Gainesville, VA

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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...
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: Dementia, light cleaning, respite care, errands, transportation, meal prep & 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,...
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: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Magdalena R.


Nokesville, VA

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver Guided By Jesus

5.0

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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: Errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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...

Emily Y.

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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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Amanda G.


Haymarket, VA

$20-50/hr10 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/hr10 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: Errands, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship & more
5.0
"Susie was a god send to our family to care for our 92 year old grandfather. She is caring compassionate and is all about being helpful in anyway needed. Her company and her cooking brightened each day that she was with my grandfather and his wife. I would highly...

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Hanaa F.


Bristow, VA

$25/hr10 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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/hr2 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 such a nice gentleman who took care of my 11-year-old son with multiple severe disabilities. He is punctual and easy to communicate. Highly recommended!"

Nicole C.

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Arielle G.


Centreville, VA

$40/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter, Caregiver, House Sitter, Etc.

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.

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Stefanie P.


Manassas, VA

$30-50/hr2 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:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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.
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Kiana S.


Warrenton, VA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Full Or Part-Time Nanny Available

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

I am extremely patient, gentle, and kind which I've found are key characteristics for caregivers working with those with disabilities and special needs. I have worked as a tutor/teachers assistant for a special needs class for Elementary - High School aged children. I have also volunteered with the Down Syndrome Guild of Greater...
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Majorie F.


Centreville, VA

$15-25/hr10 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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Areli H.


Manassas, VA

$15-30/hr1 yrs exp

Behavioral Therapist

Currently working as a behavioral therapist with knowledge in ABA therapy used to work with children of various ages who fall on the Autism spectrum as well as children with other disorders (i. e Down Syndrome)

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Gainesville, VA

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.

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.

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.

Susie W.

5.0

Susie was a god send to our family to care for our 92 year old grandfather. She is caring compassionate and is all about being helpful in anyway needed. Her company and her cooking brightened each day that she was with my grandfather and his wife. I would highly recommend Susie to care for any...

- Care member

Hanaa F.

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 tell me about everything they talked...

- Iman A.

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