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Hey I'm Kelly! I'm a college student majoring in psychology . During the school year I work at a home for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities and autism, and last summer I worked at an outdoor summer camp for kids! I'm super friendly, reliable, and responsible! I have a car and can provide transportation. Let...
Julia H.
McLean, VA
$40-45/hr • 3 yrs exp
Caregiver And Social Assistant For Children And Young Adults With Disabilities/Special Needs
I am available full time, M-F.
Hi! I have 4 years of experience working with children and adults with autism and special needs ages 4-27. I also have 10+ years of experience in childcare. I'm open to various positions; in the past I have typically taken on roles as a caregiver and as a social assistant. I am a certified yoga...
Sam S.
McLean, VA
$30-40/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi, I have worked with students with autism and developmental delays. I believe every child is capable of overcoming their challenges if they have patient and understanding teachers who meet them where they are and build up.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Emma and I am currently a sophomore Nursing student at Georgetown University. I am trustworthy, caring, motivated, and compassionate. I am currently an Emergency Medical Technician and I am CPR certified. I also have experience in child care and working with individuals with intellectual and developmental...
Eva N.
McLean, VA
$35-45/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am a 19-year-old student with a passion for learning and a hard working mindset. I speak three languages (Russian, English, Armenian) and am currently actively learning French in school. Growing up with two younger brothers meant I took care of them often and was the tutor in the family (being the oldest). Two years ago, I...
Lilia C.
McLean, VA
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've always had a passion for caring for children, which led me to pursue a career as a childcare provider.
I have a degree in psychology and three years of experience working with kids in that area.
I've been working the last two years with a family of 4 kids under 5 as a nanny.
I also have experience working with newborns,...
Lilia can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Julia, I'm 26. I went to high school at NCS then moved to Scotland to study at the University of St Andrews where I received an MA in French Language and Literature (2020). I have 10+ years of childcare experience including 4 years caring for people with special needs. I'm also a certified RYT-200 yoga and meditation...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Julia is an incredibly conscientious and caring caregiver. She is responsible and was never late. In particular, she has been extremely patient and understanding when helping out almost 3 year old move through big emotions. "
Care member
John S.
McLean, VA
$16-21/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Holden. I currently live in Richmond VA. Looking for some extra money as an aide or care assistant. In college, I worked as an aide for a teenager with special needs and volunteered for a group that put on events for student in the area with special needs.
John can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hi! I work part-time as a pediatric occupational therapist but have availability Monday and Wednesday mornings for childcare. I would also be happy to help with date nights during the week too. I have a lot of experience working with kids, including those with special needs. I worked part-time as a nanny while completing...
Andie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Sara S.
McLean, VA
$15-17/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm a qualified childcare provider, with 5 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from toddlers to preteens. I'm passionate about providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
I'm patient, calm, and creative. I believe in open communication with parents and I always...
Susan A.
Potomac, MD
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Care Provider Specializing In Special Needs Or Children W/ The Need For More In div. Attn.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with children my whole life and always seemed to veer towards the ones that need a little more one-one attn. to later find out a diagnosis or to soon be diagnosed with something, and my extra attn. to details and focus were a good way to start implementing and focusing specific skills.
I currently specialize in...
Susan can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Susan is absolutely wonderful. She's loving, patient, and completely dedicated. She's creative and a problem solver, always thinking about ways to help our daughter grow, blossom, and work through tough days. She is bright, compassionate and caring, and understands...
Nora F.
Sharon P.
Vienna, VA
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a doula and newborn care specialist. I have experience with twins, triplets, preemies, and children with special needs. I started working with families more than 20 years ago. I am available for day, overnight, and 24 hours shifts. I support families physically, educationally, and emotionally so the transition of adding a...
Sharon can also help with: Travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We hired Sharon as an overnight douala after birth of our first daughter, being first time parents we needed a lot of hand holding and training. Sharon educated us along taking care of her so we can rest during the night and be prepared to take care of her on our...
Soha R.
Marjorie A.
Alexandria, VA
$22-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Marjorie was absolutely wonderful with my children! I felt very comfortable with her. She is professional, kind, responsible, and very caring! My kids had a great time with her!"
Annie S.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
My name is Queeny and I work with children professionally including school aged children and little ones ages 0-3. Can you guess my profession? I look at the family holistically, supporting children in their activities of daily living (feeding, toileting, etc), self regulation, fine motor, etc. I utilize a lot of crafts that are...
Queeny can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Queeny was always on time and willing to do what was asked of her. She is easy to be around and talk to. We felt comfortable having her in our home."
Joanna G.
Julia K.
Potomac, MD
$24-32/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a current student at St. Mary's College of Maryland majoring in psychology with an educational studies and special education double minor. I'm looking for get more hands on experience working with individuals with special needs. I am passionate about bringing out and seeing the best in the individuals I work with. Looking...
4.3
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a graduate from Rutgers University, New Brunswick in May 2018. I graduated with a bachelors degree in Public Health, and a completion of my minor in Spanish. I've completed an accelerated RN program in 2020 and now work as an RN in DC. I have been working In healthcare for over 5 years.
I'm passionate about caring...
Shannel can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, personal care, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"You cannot go wrong with picking Shannel. She's an excellent caregiver and companion.
She's very passionate, empathetic, caring and I can tell she really enjoys what she does.
Shannel took care of my 79 year old mom. She was always punctual, if she was running...
Rosaline S.
Rachel T.
Rockville, MD
$19-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
My name is Rachel and I am a child care/special needs professional. I have experience working with children of all ages from all different circumstances and abilities. I am also open to working with teens and adults. I am caring, creative, responsible, energetic, perceptive, and engaging with a great sense of humor and a focus...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
*I am not available for full time nanny work* I have 3 years of experience with kids under the age of 11! I can help with light housekeeping, laundry, cooking, and baking. In fact it would be so much fun to help guide or teach your kid how to bake their favorite dessert or help cook dinner. I love to play board games, cards...
Gabriella can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gabriella has been working for us since approximately February of this year. She is absolutely amazing with my boys. She is kind patient and extremely engaging. She always showered up earlier than her scheduled time. "
Care member
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am looking for an after school babysitting job. I am currently a full-time teacher in Fairfax County. This is my 6th year teaching! I have taught grades 1-3, special education and general education. I have had several babysitting jobs since I moved to Arlington in 2012. My responsibilities have included picking children up...
Bari can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My girls loved Bari when she watched them for 2 days last month. She played lots of fun games with them and fun crafts. The girls can't wait until she babysits for us again."
Susannah M.
Ana Koyasha V.
Bethesda, MD
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Professional Nanny Available for Part-Time Work in the DMV Area
Hello, I'm Ana, an experienced nanny with over six years of childcare experience. I'm currently working with a great family and we are open to negotiating a part-time schedule that works for everyone. My ideal start date would be after March 24th.
What I...
Ana Koyasha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ana did an outstanding job with our daughter before we moved to Texas. She helped us out for about a year and became like part of the family. She was great at helping around the house when the baby was napping as well. If we had stayed in DC, we would have loved to...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in McLean, VA
Julia H.
5.0
Julia is an incredibly conscientious and caring caregiver. She is responsible and was never late. In particular, she has been extremely patient and understanding when helping out almost 3 year old move through big emotions.
- Care member
Susan A.
5.0
A hidden gem! It's hard to believe we have not known Susan our entire lives. Her ability to establish deep, personal and meaningful relationships with her clients is unsurpassed. The kindness, patience she has shown to our family member in need has been seamless. She is flexible and adapts to...
- Kelli G.
Sharon P.
5.0
We had the pleasure of working with Sharon for approximately 18 months from 2022 to 2024. Sharon first met our daughter when she was 4 months old and finished with us when she was 21 months old. In that time, we witnessed a person of incredible talent, professionalism, nurturing compassion, good...
- Tiffany S.
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.
Queeny B.
5.0
Queeny was always on time and willing to do what was asked of her. She is easy to be around and talk to. We felt comfortable having her in our home.
- Joanna G.
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