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Special needs caregivers in Lovettsville, VA

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Chasten W.


Rohrersville, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Outgoing Sitter

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Fun, outgoing, sitter available Part-time in summer, weekends or as-needed. A little about me, I have 10+ years experience babysitting children ages 4 months to 14 years old. I have experience nannying children with special needs, hearing loss, and have watched families up to 7 children. I am a certified teacher in the state...
Chasten can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Chasten is a godsend! We are a family with 4 early elementary children. Chasten keeps them busy, she's skilled at preventing meltdowns and handling tantrums and conflict, and the kids love her. We are thankful to have found her."

Rikki D.

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Grizelle F.


Charles Town, WV

$17-25/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Senior Care Offering Dedicated Transportation Services And Compassionate Home Care

Hi, I'm Grizelle, an experienced and compassionate senior care sitter with seven years of dedicated experience. I specialize in providing reliable transportation services for seniors, ensuring their safety and comfort during medical appointments, grocery shopping, and social activities. My goal is to help seniors maintain their...
Grizelle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Grizzle has exceeded all of my needs and expectations while caring for my mom. She was even able to help me with some small tasks around the house. She has been amazing through it all. It has been a wild road and my mom has not always been the easiest patient. "

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Rita B.


Frederick, MD

$18-21/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Full-Time Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

After a full career as a successful retail manager and helping raise four grandchildren, I decided to leave my position and become a full-time nanny. Children have always been a passion of mine and I love being able to make them my job. I've now nannied multiple children starting during their infancy and until they went into...
Rita can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Rita has cared for my 2yr old son for the past 1.5yrs and has done a wonderful job helping him grow and develop. She is well versed in caring for small children and helped him learn to walk, talk, count, and start reading. She was always on time and responsive via...

Molly M.

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Kayla H.


Ashburn, VA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

4.3

(3)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello families, My name is Kayla. I am 30 years old , and I am a career nanny and a holistic fertility/birth doula . I am also a mother to a 4-year-old beautiful girl . I have 17 years of experience nannying/ babysitting multiple families from newborn age, starting at 6 weeks to 10 years old. I even have experience with...
Kayla can also help with: Grocery shopping
5.0
"Kayla has been our nanny for over 2 years and during that time she has provided a safe, educational, reliable and loving environment for my 3 boys (ages 4, 2, 6 months). On a daily basis, she plans and engages the boys in educational activities with a clear focus...

Jillian B.

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Liz H.


Ashburn, VA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Liz - not just a part time caregiver, but a mom who understands exactly what you need. With 15 years of experience in child and family care, I know firsthand how valuable it is to have another parent caring for your little ones. I am looking to add one or two more days to my schedule, M/W/F or weekends. I strive to...
Liz can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Special needs parents know that it can be so hard to get a babysitter; Liz did an excellent job with our daughter. We were so grateful to have a date night while someone so patient and understanding kept our child safe and happy. We'd highly recommend her!"

David H.

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Bharti S.


Sterling, VA

$20-45/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Educational Needs Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

If anyone with a minor disability needs special lessons/teaching classes on weekends/holidays or during a vacation, I am available. Even during the weekdays if I can accommodate my schedule I will accept the offer. I am an experienced special educational needs provider.
5.0
"Ms. S. is an extremely good tutor. She helped me get the positive results that I needed."

Aniruddh R.

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Laura S.


Frederick, MD

$21/hr9 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Laura, 26 years old from Brazil, I have been work with kids for 8 years, kids with special need as well. I also feel comfortable spending time with children of all ages. in Brazil I worked as a teacher. Im currently taking care of 4 children: 1, 4, 8 and 10 years old, I have been their baby sitter for 2 years but our...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Laura was amazing and helped us feel very comfortable leaving our son in her care! She was prompt, flexible and very caring with him. We look forward to using your service again the next time at visit! Many thanks!"

Lori N.

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Rachel G.


Charles Town, WV

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Excellent Nanny/babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have a Bachelors in Human Services with a Child and Family Welfare focus, an Associate's degree in Education, and Early Childhood certificate. I have been working with all ages of children for many years. I have been a nanny for numerous families, worked in day care centers in 4-year-old room as head teacher and also in an...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Rachel is an incredible nanny. She has a ton of experience and she goes above and beyond what is asked of her. Kids of all ages naturally gravitate toward her. I would recommend her to any family looking for a loving, caring, fun, active, nurturing, intelligent,...

Elizabeth R.

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Steven W.


Ashburn, VA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Helping Differently-Abled Individuals Increase Their Independence

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have more than 18 years of experience working with differently-abled individuals who fall on the spectrum, are ADD, ADHD, ODD, and more. My passion is to help clients reach their God given potential no matter what issues they may be facing in life. l really love supporting clients in becoming more independent. I also, support...
5.0
"Steve cares for my teenage special needs son every afternoon after school. He is great with getting him outside for some exercise every day after a long day at school."

Mark S.

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Damaris H.


Ashburn, VA

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

I'm a babysitter with 6 years of background, setting designing and implementing age-appropriate activities for each kid. Working with new born, toddlers, children different ages. I'm also a mother of 2 boys, ages 15 and 17 years old.. My first experience as a Mother and Nanny I lived with my children My other qualifications...
5.0
"Thank you so much Damaris I appreciate all your help in caring for my daughter with down syndrome for the definite time of a week .. It was human to have you and trust you that you could do it and take care of my daughter the time I was not at home .. I hope this...

Karah C.

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Erika O.


Ashburn, VA

$14-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been babysitting ever since I was 12 y/o. It started out as watching over the younger kids in my neighborhood since I was the oldest kid there. In addition to this, I'd play with and watch over my younger cousins at family reunions while they were infants-toddlers. I volunteered at a local church through a youth bible...
Erika can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Erika is my 3 year old daughter's absolute favorite sitter! I love having her babysit too. She's punctual, dependable, and has even made herself available at the last minute when I had projects at work to complete. She plays with my daughter, reads to her, and has...

Abimbola O.

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Daniela O.


Sterling, VA

$16-26/hr

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Daniela. I live in Sterling, VA. I am 36 yo; I have been married for 15 years, and I have two kids, a 14 and 12 years old. I am looking for a job as a caregiver because that's what I love doing the most. After the pandemic hit, I was a caregiver of a young female adult with depression and anxiety, and an older man...
5.0
"I have multiple sclerosis and needed assistance with everyday life tasks in my house like cleaning out my fridge and folding laundry and prepping dinner. She smiled the entire time she was here. She is personable and friendly, dependable and thorough. Not only did...

Nancy D.

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Heather M.


Berryville, VA

$16-20/hr8 yrs exp

A Compassionate And Experienced Caregiver.

I have a wealth of experience working with children of all ages, including those with special needs. In my previous positions, I have cared for children with a variety of abilities and challenges, providing them with the support and attention they need to thrive. My background in child development and education has equipped me...
Heather can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Margaret W.


Frederick, MD

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Caregiver For All Ages

My experience in providing child care ranges from newborns to teenagers. I have limited experience in caring for special needs. I strive to go the extra mile with the children I'm responsible for by providing them an engaging and fun experience. My goal is to make children feel safe, entertained and happy while separated from...
Margaret can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Caregiver Certified Nursing Assistant to patient with special needs CPR First Aid Trained comfortable with all ages comfortable with medications
My little sister has a severe developmental delay and I have been caring for her as long as I can remember. I also have worked at Rock Creek (a special needs school) and have had children with special needs at my job as a preschool teacher. I do have experience with children in a wheelchair, autism, and developmental delays.
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Kaitlyn M.


Frederick, MD

$18-23/hr3 yrs exp

Fun, Dynamic And Adaptable Teacher Seeking Nanny Position.

Hi! My name is Kaitlyn and it is so nice to meet you! I am a 23-year-old former teacher looking for a nanny position to grow my passion of working with kids! I have three years of paid childcare experience at Bright Eyes Early Learning Center in Fredrick, Maryland focusing on children 7 months to 12 years old. Additionally, I...
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Jhoseline A.


Frederick, MD

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time or Full time Caregiver

I have experience with autistic kids and also with Down syndrome kids. I am very patient, caring, honest and reliable.
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Jena E.


Frederick, MD

$17-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Jena. I value creating a positive, nurturing, and educational environment for those in my care. I use a person centered and integrated approach. I am trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Son Rise Autism Therapy, trauma and crisis interventions, and music and dance education and composition. I attended Towson...
I have had many years of experience working with children of various ages. I have worked in the nursery at my church as well as with children in Vacation Bible School. I have also worked for Parks & Rec in Jefferson County with children at their summer camps. I have had yeas of experience working with children with special...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lovettsville, VA

Chasten W.

5.0

Chasten is a godsend! We are a family with 4 early elementary children. Chasten keeps them busy, she's skilled at preventing meltdowns and handling tantrums and conflict, and the kids love her. We are thankful to have found her.

- Rikki D.

Grizelle F.

5.0

Grizzle has exceeded all of my needs and expectations while caring for my mom. She was even able to help me with some small tasks around the house. She has been amazing through it all. It has been a wild road and my mom has not always been the easiest patient.

- Care member

Rita B.

5.0

Rita was with us for over a year, and I consider her a family member. That's the type of person you're getting with Rita. She's so warm and sweet, a very hard worker, never missed work, and did everything that was asked of her. The only reason why she's no longer with us is we wanted to put our...

- Care member

Kayla H.

5.0

Kayla has been our nanny for over 2 years and during that time she has provided a safe, educational, reliable and loving environment for my 3 boys (ages 4, 2, 6 months). On a daily basis, she plans and engages the boys in educational activities with a clear focus on preparing them for a school...

- Jillian B.

Liz H.

5.0

Liz did such a great job with my son. She is knowledgeable, kind and attentive. I would definitely hire her again and I cannot say enough wonderful things about her.

- Carrie S.

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