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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lorton, VA

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Lorton, VA

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Hanan J.


Alexandria, VA

$25-29/hr8 yrs exp

Daycare Professional

5.0

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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:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Iris G.


Woodbridge, VA

$28-35/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Pet Friendly Senior Care Provider

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a decade of experience, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My calm and patient nature, coupled with my creativity and friendly approach, allows me to connect with children on a meaningful level. I believe in open communication with parents and...
Iris can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Iris is awesome. She was very patient with me as this was my first time using the service. She made my date night worries free and I was so happy with her work. 100% would hire again."

Heidi R.

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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, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Great energy and impressive with the cleaning up after the kids."

Julie H.

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Nimrod P.


Woodbridge, VA

$14-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as caring, honest, hardworking and reliable. I like caring for seniors because as Filipino I am instilled with the culture of care, respect, and reverence towards the elderly. I'm looking for a job that evolves with my training as caregiver. I like to do tasks like; giving care and support for the...
Nimrod can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, live-in home care
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"He learns quick and is dependable."

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Sharon E.


Woodbridge, VA

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Special Needs Bus Attendant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently working for Prince William County Schools Transportation as a bus attendant. I am very compassionate and love helping others. It is my goal to go back to school for nursing and finish my career.
5.0
" Sharon always treated my children as if they were her own. She cared for them for 5 or 6 years. I went to her because I felt my kids were not being attended to at a big name child care center. She kept them engaged with educational activities, fed them nutritious...

Barbara H.

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Amelia B.


Springfield, VA

$15/hr7 yrs exp

Childcare

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been able to work with kids of all ages for a long time. From month-old babies, to special needs, to preteen kids, I have an ability to connect well with just about any child I care for. I bring cleanliness, organization, creativity and fun to my jobs, making sure every activity is safe, secure - but especially fun for all...
Amelia can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Amelia watched our 2 year old and 6 month old daughters for part of the summer. She arrived on time, was kind, responsible, and communicated well. If we need a sitter we would reach out to her again."

Kimberly W.

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Lindsey S.


Woodbridge, VA

$25-30/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Educator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with Special Needs High School students (2015-2019). I have taken them to specials such as art and PE, I have sat and monitored them during lunch, I have helped them with their annual play they put on every year for the school, I have helped them with their reading and assignments worked on in class,...
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Jill K.


Woodbridge, VA

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny With Over 20 Years Of Child Care Experience.

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Jill. I am a nanny and a DONA trained post partum doula. I have experience with multiples, preemies, special needs children, neurotypical and neuroatypical folks, newborns - teens. I am available for part time work in the afternoons, as well as occasional weeknights, late evenings/date nights, overnights, and...
Jill can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Jill is an experienced, flexible, patient, and attentive caregiver. She expertly navigates the delicate balance of simultaneously juggling an older child's request for playtime with a younger child's demands to be snuggled -- it's quite impressive. She indulges...

Ian D.

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Danielle S.


Burke, VA

$20-40/hr8 yrs exp

I have over 8 years of experience working with children of all ages and multiple families. I recently worked as a substitute teacher for FCPS. I have experience with every grade level from Pre-K to 7th grade. I also have a lot of experience with children who have special needs such as enhanced autism, learning disabilities,...
Danielle can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Danielle was a godsend! She was more than our kids nanny, she was their mentor and friend. Her presence made the house seem full of life. Would hire her again in a heartbeat"

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Vian A.


Alexandria, VA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, My name is Vian and I am a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. I have experience helping children develop gross and fine motor skills through therapeutic neurodevelopmental, rhythmic, and reflexive movement patterns. I like to use a DIR/Floortime model to promote the development of symbolic thinking and...
Vian can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Vian's level of experience is a rare find - especially in these uncertain times as most of us worry that virtual learning could set our kids back developmentally. You can tell she is passionate about the work dedicated to providing excellent care and love for...

Lauren M.

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Pamela B.


Woodbridge, VA

$20/hr20 yrs exp

As a caregiver and teacher, my passion lies in nurturing children's growth and positively impacting their lives. With 20 years of experience, I'm dedicated to supporting families and providing reliable child care. My patient and creative nature, coupled with my friendly demeanor, allows me to connect with children on a personal...
Pamela can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"She is very loving and passionate. She interacts with children and animals very well. Pamela is trustworthy and dependable. "

Natasha B.

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Zurie R.


Woodbridge, VA

$13-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a stay at home mom to two amazing little boys, ages 4y and 15 months. I have seven years experience in the educational field. I was a substitute teacher for 4 years. Then I taught Special Education for 3 years. Lastly, I was an instructional assistant in a Preschool Autism classroom for 4 years. I also babysat...
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Doris F.


Woodbridge, VA

$28-40/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Experienced Nanny

3.7

(3)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, how are you today? My name is Doris. I am currently seeking employment as a professional nanny. I am a kindhearted and very loving Nanny with 30 years of extensive experience caring for newborns and children. I assisted with their special needs and daily living such as: bathing, changing, cleaning, different activities,...
Doris can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Doris joined us as our 2-month-old's nanny in March of 2021. She was her nanny until our recent move. In the 11-month time that Doris was with us, she became like a member of the family, and treated my daughter with the same care and love that she would devote to...

Marti R.

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Kelly F.


Woodbridge, VA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Seeking Experienced Part-Time Nanny Or Babysitting Work

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Childcare Provider with over 20 years of experience seeking part-time Nanny and/or Babysitting work. I began babysitting during high school for my English teacher and have continued to do ever since. While attending UVA, I volunteered with the Madison House Daycare Program at a Presbyterian Church in the Infant Room for 2 years....
Kelly can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kelly is a wonderful caregiver for children. She's a good sport, even when kids are not cooperative (like a baby screaming at her for a full hour type of not cooperative) and she is flexible, kind, creative and dependable. A wonderful caregiver! We love Kelly!"

Lisa S.

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Robel S.


Alexandria, VA

$10-50/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Behavior technician. Attendant for children with special needs. 5+ years of experience.
5.0
"Robel is wonderful with my 15 year old with autism, probably because Robel has a brother the same age who also has autism. He is patient, kind, and up for anything: picking up or dropping off at camp, going to the pool, rock climbing. Robel is very responsive...

Adrian K.

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Jodie F.


Woodbridge, VA

$32-43/hr3 yrs exp

Patient And Nurturing Caregiver/nanny

Hi, my name is Jodie. I have three years experience working with children with special needs; Down syndrome, mentally and physically handicapped, adhd, speech impediment and autism. I worked as a special needs counselor for the City of Alexandria for 2 years, and I have over 20 years of teaching experience. I have raised two...
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Lethukuthula A.


Alexandria, VA

$22-25/hr5 yrs exp

Best Babysitter.

Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood

Children have always held a special place in my heart, and it once saddened me to hear that my love for them might mean I wouldn't have my own. Thankfully, that turned out to be a myth. I dedicated 40 hours a week to caring for two children each year, helping them with their daily routines, preparing meals, creating activities,...
Lethukuthula can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lethu was very reliable, friendly, and easy to trust. She did a great job as a nanny for our daughter and we would easily hire her again!"

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Marilis G.


Alexandria, VA

$13-15/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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Doris S.


Alexandria, VA

$24/hr18 yrs exp

Looking For A Nanny For Your Children? I Am Here To Help You. Please Contact Me.

Hello everyone, have many years of experience with children, I had my own child care for 10 years then I moved to a new great experience working with special needs children which I worked for 4 years. Av July 1 I'd describe my personality as responsible person, that like to be on time at work every day also complete with tasks...
Doris can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Doris is like family to us now. She worked as my daughter's in-home nanny from the time that L. was 4mos to 2yrs. She was willing to commute for L. because of how much she cared and how strong their bond was. Doris went out of her way to ensure Laila's...

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Lorraine W.


Woodbridge, VA

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Care Provider

Hello my name is Lorraine and I am a professional care giver with over 20 years combined experience specializing in serving special needs adults. References can be provided. I live locally in Woodbridge and like to work with my companion shitzu, a little 8 lb girl with pink ears, when it works. She is medicine herself! I would...
5.0
"Lorraine W. is our favorite! I had hired her multiple times. She has Cared for my 4 children and has pet sit and watched my home and Has Watched and taken care of my special needs brother . Lori is very dependable and reliable! Lori is just wonderful! Give her a...

Tiffany Lorraine C.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lorton, VA

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.

Iris G.

5.0

Iris has been helping me over the last year. She's absolutely wonderful at everything she does, which is a lot! She's helped me with housekeeping, packing and organizing, senior care (including medical issues, cooking and bathing), errands and much more. She has me totally spoiled. I don't know...

- Melissa M.

Marjorie A.

5.0

Marjorie is very dependable and responsible. She loves take care of children and it's a good dog walker too. Very creative for kids activities and excellent driver. I would like to recommend Marjorie to anybody !

- Karol F.

Nimrod P.

5.0

He is an excellent carwgiver with a lot of compassion for Meldeely people.

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Sharon E.

5.0

We love Sharon! She's very caring, loving and really exert effort in taking care my 6 years old, non-verbal Autistic daughter. She's now part of our family!

- Crislyn C.

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