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Find special needs caregivers in McLean, VA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in McLean, VA

The average posted rate is $26/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 3 years

Special needs caregivers in McLean, VA

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Carmen R.


Rockville, MD

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Much Experience In Child Care.

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My experience includes: *Teacher in Peru with children 4 and 5 years old. *Babysitter in USA with children -9 to 11 years old *Nanny for special needs child from 9 years until 15-years (6 years) *Presently nanny of 2-month-old twins. *Presently Nanny of 4-month-15 Days old Twins . *
Carmen can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Great candidate -would be fantastic in any home with children."

Lisa C.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a younger brother who has down syndrome. We are 2. 5 years apart, and growing up (4 out of 5 kids) him & I were the closest. I did any and everything for him! From walks, to feeding, playing, showering, taking care of everything you can think of. He has cancer for 4 years at 5 years old, and our entire lives changed. He...
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Danitza R.


Arlington, VA

$15-20/hr

Part-time Companion/Caregiver Available

I am an upbeat person and I am very compassionate, encouraging, and trustworthy. I am motivated by helping others. Hence, the majority of my professional, volunteer, and academic experiences have been dedicated to educating and taking care of people. I have background taking care of children, teens, and adults with special...
Danitza can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, visiting physician, respite care
5.0
"Danitza helped me greatly during and after a medical procedure I had done in August of 2018. Danitza visited me just after my surgery and even informed family members of the status of my condition after talking to nurses. Danitza provided excellent at home care...

Nick C.

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Jim P.


Rockville, MD

$15-23/hr10 yrs exp

Goal Oriented And Patient

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My first career was IT but now I work primarily with families. I enjoy exercise, cooking, tutoring, coaching, writing, and helping others. I have an MS in Management of Technologies. Vaccinated w/ first aid certs. Available for morning and eve work. Openings 6/1/2023. Experienced with children and adults (incl. autism, SIB,...
5.0
"Jim is a dedicated and loyal person. He goes above and beyond to help those in need. He likes to lighten up the room with jokes and gets along with everyone. Definitely an asset."

Jennifer G.

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Elizabeth V.


Kensington, MD

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter For Elderly And Children (incl. Special Needs)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've had all 3 covid vaccination shots & have my records card signed & dated. I have worked with dev-disabled adults and children for over 20 years now. I've worked in DDA-certified group homes as well as provided respite care for family caregivers in private homes. I believe that developmentally-disabled people are very similar...
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Samantha A.


Alexandria, VA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Sam. I always have a joy looking after children and I have cared for kids from a variety of backgrounds including children with special needs. I enjoy the outdoors, cooking and baking, traveling, and being involved in my church. I do not smoke, I own my own car, and have a clean driving record. I have studied...
Samantha can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sam is great with all types of kids and is super helpful around the house. She has been a fantastic babysitter and I can't wait to hire her again! "

Stephany W.

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Jenna M.


Arlington, VA

$21-27/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Jenna, a loving and dedicated child caretaker with over 3 years of experience in the field. From a young age, I knew that I had a passion for working with children and positively impacting their lives. Throughout my career, I have worked with children of all ages, from infants to preteens, and I have experience with...
Jenna can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Amazing and caring nanny. Jenna cared for my 6 month old and took great care of her. "

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Taisa D.


Alexandria, VA

$28/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello , My name is Taisa , I am looking for job, I have experience watching Child and babies , I am very responsible and professional. I have experience with special needs kids too , clean driving records .
Taisa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Taisa was awesome. I contacted her at short notice to look after our two young boys in the mornings for a week. She was reliable, resourceful, punctual and likeable. She did a great job. If you’re looking for help I highly recommend Taisa. We will definitely be...

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Sheiresa W.


Washington, DC

$14-19/hr2 yrs exp

Loving, Caring, Responsible And Reliable..

I have a Sperrys and assisting a child with special needs. I Prepared meals, ministry that medication, daily activities, schoolwork and more
Sheiresa can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, transportation, meal prep
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Shannon H.


Silver Spring, MD

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Aspiring Counselor / Present Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

It is with great interest that I am submitting my resume to become a dedicated caregiver. I am fueled by great ambition towards working as a reliable hand. My focus is to sustain growth within the minds and hearts of those in need. Moreover, I am well versed in managing meals, creating fun and informative activities, and showing...
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Takita B.


Arlington, VA

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Full-Time

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is TaKita I've been a professional nanny for over 11 years now . I am great with kids- loving and caring and I am reliable, conscientious, honest and I am always on time and ready to work. I love children and working with them is something I always wanted to do. I have experience caring for newborns, infants , and...
Takita can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Takita worked with our family and another family as our joint nanny. She watched our kids starting when they were 6 months until they were almost 2. She was very loving towards the kids and had a great bond with them. She was good about working with the...

Anissa S.

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Marlene F.


Alexandria, VA

$25-40/hr3 yrs exp

Trust Me, I'm Your Girl!

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Marlene, I'm 24 years old. Grad from Penn State University! My mother is an elementary school teacher for children with special needs so I have some experience/ Knowledge observing in her shadow. I was a property manager for a couple of rental spaces in State College, PA (therefore, I am no stranger to heavy...
Marlene can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Marlene was wonderful! She connected with our son right away and was able to channel his creative energy into lots of fun play. He’s already asked if she can come back!"

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Alexa R.


Vienna, VA

$13-20/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time/Occasional Babysitter And Swim Instructor With Weekend And Summer Availability

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Alexa and I have over 7 years of experience working with kids starting at infant age, up through middle school age. I am CPR certified and used to be a competitive swimmer, so I can not only teach kids to swim, but I also know excellent pool and bathtub safety. In addition, I have experience with and am comfortable...
Alexa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alexa watched my 7 & 4 yr old on one occasion. She came for an in-home interview prior to babysitting and was on time for both the interview and babysitting appointment. She was professional as well as pleasant. My kids really liked her. We would call her...

Christy S.

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Katherine H.


Fairfax, VA

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/Nanny Looking For Occasional Jobs

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Katie! I have 8 years of babysitting experience and have spent the past 2 spring/summers as a nanny. I have experience with kids ages 1 month-13 years, up to 4 kids at a time, and working with kids with special needs! I'm Red Cross certified in babysitting, adult/pediatric/infant First Aid, CPR, and AED. Some...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I hired Katie to babysit on short notice my 9 month old baby who hasn't had a babysitter before. She arrived on time and was wonderful with him. In the 4-hour period I hired her for, she bottle fed him twice, put him down for a nap, changed his diaper, and played...

Camille A.

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Alexis G.


Alexandria, VA

$25-38/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Alexis! I graduated from SUNY Fredonia with my B. A. in criminal justice and minors in spanish and sociology. I have always loved working and being around children, and have always been surrounded by them as I am the second oldest of 7! I am certified and finger printed to work in NYS schools. I have worked as...
Alexis can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alexis was amazing. We needed to find someone to look after our nephew at our wedding, and she came through. Super friendly, punctual, and easy to work with. Thanks again :)"

Benjamin S.

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Rhonda J.


Silver Spring, MD

$20/hr20 yrs exp

Dignity Provided With Care!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as extremely kind, thoughtful and focused . I like caring for seniors and people with special needs because I genuinely enjoy helping people feel comfortable and safe. I'm looking for a job that will compensate me for my knowledge and experience. I started caring for people with special needs...
5.0
"Rhonda has been very reliable and is a hard worker. She is knowledgeable about special needs and has good communication skills. We are very please with her services. I recommend her very much."

Adriana C.

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Maria Camila A.


Arlington, VA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Fun, Compassionate And Proactive Nanny

Hello Everyone! I'm Maria from Colombia, I'm 25 years old and I worked in my home country as a English teacher for 2 years, also I was a former Au pair for 3 years and worked taking care of three awesome kids, twins and a girl. I started to take care of them when the boys were 8 months and the girl was 3 years and a...
Maria Camila can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"MaríaCamila is an amazing babysitting, very warm and sweet personality our baby love spending time with her, MariaCamila is very patient and responsible and also likes animals our dog is very comfortable around her. Bonus for us she is bilingual our baby is...

Eliana R.

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Sarah M.


Washington, DC

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Experienced Childcare Professional Available As Part-Time Or Full-Time Nanny

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with children for over 15 years in a variety of positions including as a nanny, summer camp director, tutor, and as a teacher at several Washington DC area Montessori schools. I have worked with all ages, from infant to teenager. I also have experience with multiples, large group settings and children with special...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My 12-year old daughter loves Sarah. She is punctual and responsive. We will hire her again."

Tomoko A.

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Marlo B.


Washington, DC

$17-25/hr9 yrs exp

Weeknights And Weekends

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Marlo and I am 28 years old. I have my masters degree in psychology and am in my final months of graduate school earning my doctorate (PsyD). I genuinely enjoy caring for, and teaching, kids and teens and consider myself engaged, patient, and reliable. I have a long history working with children both with and...
Marlo can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Marlo is an excellent caregiver! We currently use her for occasional date nights. Our daughter really loves her and she is great with her!"

Elizabeth H.

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Juliana D.


Washington, DC

$25-40/hr13 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been caring for children since I was in middle school, working as a babysitter in the neighborhood I grew up in as well as working at an elementary after-school program. I have worked with children from new born to middle school age in families of up to four children, in addition to children with special needs. Outside of...
Juliana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Juliana cared for our two girls, 2 and 5, for 2 weeks every day after school. She was great with them, gave them lots of attention and came up with creative activities to keep them occupied. She picked them up from school and walked them safely home and was...

Molly E.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in McLean, VA

Carmen R.

5.0

So blessed to have had Ms. Carmen as our nanny for the past two years. We have two very active boys, 3 and 11 months. She has never been late nor has she taken a sick day in two years. She is extremely flexible and has always been willing to work with us. She loves taking the boys to the library and...

- Cherie T.

Danitza R.

5.0

Danitza helped me greatly during and after a medical procedure I had done in August of 2018. Danitza visited me just after my surgery and even informed family members of the status of my condition after talking to nurses. Danitza provided excellent at home care as well which included walking with...

- Nick C.

Jim P.

5.0

Jim is a dedicated and loyal person. He goes above and beyond to help those in need. He likes to lighten up the room with jokes and gets along with everyone. Definitely an asset.

- Jennifer G.

Samantha A.

5.0

Sam is great with all types of kids and is super helpful around the house. She has been a fantastic babysitter and I can't wait to hire her again!

- Stephany W.

Jenna M.

5.0

Amazing and caring nanny. Jenna cared for my 6 month old and took great care of her.

- Care member

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