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Tiffany H.


Locust Grove, VA

$17-50/hr20 yrs exp

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I have been in the caregiving field for close to 20 years, from working with children in a child care setting to working with teenagers to adults in a day program as well as residential setting. I have experience with working with special needs, ID/DD, seizure disorders as well as children and adults on the Spectrum. I am a very...
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Dania R.


Locust Grove, VA

$13-15/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Mother of 2. Experienced with caring for family members of my own with disabilities or illnesses. Caregiving with love is key!
I am loving, caring, nurturing mother that had worked with infants and school aged children in a daycare setting and I've had experience with children with special needs as well. For the last 17 years I've been in the ID/DD field working with young and old adults in a residential and day program setting.
Tiffany can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Loving and caring mommy of a 1-year-old. I absolutely love babies as I've experienced babysitting all throughout high school. I have also worked at a Pediatric clinic which taught me a lot about care for children. I am very understanding and willing to accommodate to any special needs or requests. Hoping to entertain and help...
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Monet J.


Locust Grove, VA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Full-time Or Part-time Caregiver

I have 14 years experience working with children from ages newborn to 16 years of age. I have worked in a children's daycare facility, I have operated my own daycare, and just recently was a nanny for a special needs child. I love working with children.
Monet can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Theresa A.


Lignum, VA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

4.7

(3)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a mother of two, ages 14 and 12. My son is Autistic, so I have first hand experience in caring for children with special needs. I have been a CNA since 2002, licensed through the Virginia State Board of Nursing with current First Aid and CPR. I have worked in many different settings including hospitals, nursing...
Theresa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

4.0
"Theresa is an extremely dependable worker, she has her head on straight, and always does her best to give proper care to whomever she is taking care of. Though it is still a good idea to give any caretaker a proper run-down of how to take care of the person the...

Thomas M.

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Jessalyn R.


Sumerduck, VA

$23/hr5 yrs exp

20 Year Old Nanny

Hi Everyone! My name is Jessalyn, I am a 20-year-old college student fully online. I have five years of babysitting/nanny experience with all different types of children and age groups. With three years of them being in the special needs population and ABA therapy. I have also worked with children with severe medical conditions...
Jessalyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Lynne V.


Orange, VA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Experience With Paraplegic

Over 11 years experience with paraplegic MS patient. Feeding bathing urology needs( pelvic catheterization) range motion, transferring. Changing. Personal grooming.
5.0
"Compassionate, thoughtful, professional"

Tanya R.

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Golda C.


Fredericksburg, VA

$14-22/hr

Special Education & ELA Teacher

Hello, My name is Golda, and I worked for five years as a special needs teacher. I know raising kids isn't always easy, but can be rewarding and fun. Let me help you do your day to day with confidence. You'll have peace of mind knowing your kid's caregiver is responsible, knowledgeable, and experienced. Hope to hear from you!
Golda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Golda took amazing care of my babies!"

Christina J.

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Morgan S.


Fredericksburg, VA

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

HI!

I have been babysitting since I was around 14 years old. I have experience with special needs children as well as seniors. My professional skills and what makes me stand out! I have been a professional cook/private cook. I have a bachelors in financing and business. Over 15 years of experience now. I can drive larger vehicles,...
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"My name is Dea. We met through care.com. My husband and I interviewed her and talked to her for a little over two hours. She was at the meet up spot around an half an hour earlier and didn't mind waiting for us. While we initially didn't go with her we'd like to...

Dea J.

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Destiny W.


Fredericksburg, VA

$23-50/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a college student in the area. I have experience not only from years of home sitting but also providing childcare in a daycare and various church groups. I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. As well as, cleaning up around the house and making meals. This includes; laundry, dishes, organizing, sweeping ,...
Destiny can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Destiny did absolutely amazing with my almost 3yo son. She was great with communication on any concerns or just letting me know what they were up to. My son didn’t want her to leave after. Which was so sweet! Definitely recommend having her watch your little ones "

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Kiara L.


Fredericksburg, VA

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Companion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Kiara, And in my past experience with special needs kids has been at Jill's house and on missions trips a couple weeks a year. Throughout high school I started feeling called to work with special needs kids. And communication in whatever form they can use or how much is so valuable. It's why I'm currently...
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Heather A.


Fredericksburg, VA

$13-15/hr10 yrs exp

I have over 15 years of experience caring for children and adults of all ages and abilities. I also have experience with preemies, special needs, behavioral needs, and senior care. I have a medical background as a cna where I worked in nursing homes, ventilator, Alzheimer's, and traumatic brain injury units. I have references,...
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Heather was one of our favorite providers. She took great care of all our children (4) including one with severe mental health and one with heart problems. She always went above and beyond, stayed late if needed, and was available with short notice. We would still...

Jesika C.

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Maria D.


Fredericksburg, VA

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Maria! I am currently employed as a preschool teacher part-time, but looking for additional opportunities. Before becoming a preschool teacher, I worked at a daycare, teaching ages 6wks-3yrs. My professional experience also includes babysitting in both home and group settings all through high school, working for cash...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maria was absolutely amazing to work with! All 3 of my kids (6, 2, 10m) absolutely adored her and she was great with the dog too. Gave me updates on how things went at the end of the day and was responsive to any changes that came up. Will absolutely trust her to...

Jenny B.

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Mackenzie F.


Fredericksburg, VA

$20-22/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny For Life

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a 25-year-old who loves kids. I started out as a lifeguard and swim instructor and transitioned into babysitting/nanny. Since then I have gained experience with twins, multiples and special needs children. I will be going to school for my bachelors in Psychology. I grew up in a family of caretakers. My three sisters...
Mackenzie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Kenzie worked with us for over 2 years. I have twins, one with spastic quad Cerebral Palsy, and Kenzie was amazing at doing all the "extras" to help keeping her moving forward and staying included. Our schedule was flexible and so was she as much as her classes...

Christy M.

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Selena C.


Spotsylvania, VA

$13-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full And Part time Caregiver Available

I am passionate about what I do because I desire to see all those who have difficulty with life succeed. My compassionate and loving manner will help the individual reach their greatest potential. I have specialized training for children diagnosed with autism and developmental disorders, learning disabilities, ADHD, language...
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Shannan P.


Stafford, VA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Trustworthy with over 20 years of experience watching children. I have been a homeschool mom for the last 12 years and had an in home daycare on Fort Belvoir. I have cared for children from newborn born to teenagers. I assisted in preparing meals, bathing, bedtime, homework, and reading activities. I can also help with light...
Shannan can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Charlotte S.


Fredericksburg, VA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Krafty Kid Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have more than 30 years of experience with caring for children and 2 grown children of my own. (includes time with special needs kids). I have also worked for over 2 years with the elderly as a Companion Aide. My HealthCare CPR and First Aid certification. Fully Covid Vacc. as of 8/24. I work in 6 month contracts with the...
Charlotte can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"As a first time mom, I was incredibly nervous about leaving my baby to go back to work at 13 weeks. Charlotte made me and my daughter feel so comfortable right away and I never once doubted that she was in excellent hands. She quickly became an extension of our...

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Teresa H.


Fredericksburg, VA

$13-25/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter, Caring For Older People With Special Needs, Typist, Proofreader

In the past, I have babysat a baby boy who had special needs as he was deaf. I love being around with children, regardless if they have special needs or not. I have cared for a disabled young lady as a caregiver for 1-2 months and I love being a caregiver! I was a caregiver for a little boy who has an autism for 4 months. I am...
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Brandie S.


Orange, VA

$12-25/hr1 yrs exp

I have been caring for people in various capacities for over 20 years. The majority of my career has been working with those with special needs. Of those with special needs that I work with most are autistic. I have worked in a variety of settings including in home, schools (elementary and middle), group home and in office...
Brandie can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, home modification
Skills:

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Locust Grove, VA

Theresa A.

4.0

Theresa is an extremely dependable worker, she has her head on straight, and always does her best to give proper care to whomever she is taking care of. Though it is still a good idea to give any caretaker a proper run-down of how to take care of the person the caregiver will be looking after, she...

- Thomas M.

Lynne V.

5.0

Compassionate, thoughtful, professional

- Tanya R.

Golda C.

5.0

Golda took amazing care of my babies!

- Christina J.

Morgan S.

5.0

My name is Dea. We met through care.com. My husband and I interviewed her and talked to her for a little over two hours. She was at the meet up spot around an half an hour earlier and didn't mind waiting for us. While we initially didn't go with her we'd like to recommend her for other young...

- Dea J.

Destiny W.

5.0

We are grateful that we hired her she is amazing with the kids. As the first time, Mom who had never left my baby for a babysitting before. I was initially scared. however she reassured me that everything will be OK. And she arrived early to gather details and after we left, she update me...

- Care member

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