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Special needs caregivers in McLean, VA
Elizabeth V.
Kensington, MD
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Sitter For Elderly And Children (incl. Special Needs)
5.0
(2)
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...
Samantha A.
Alexandria, VA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I've known Sam for a year and a half and she is a great choice for your childcare needs! She is a loving, joyful, and funny person who is great with kids."
Lauren B.
Taisa D.
Alexandria, VA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.3
(6)
Hired by 7 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Taisa was a wonderful caregiver to my newborn daughter. She came with her own knowledge of caring for this age group but was also open to working together with me and the routines that I was setting on my own. She is hardworking and dependable and an excellent...
Cailin K.
5.0
(2)
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...
4.7
(12)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello Parents,
I am 34yrs with 10+ years experience with children/pets. I have been working with kids since I was 14 years old and it is a huge passion of mine. I am looking forward to jumping back in for a while. I am a firm believer in routine, consistency, and creating an environment to thrive and learn. I know some American...
Marah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Marah is wonderful with my children. They look forward to having her over."
Caroline K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Marlene, I'm 23 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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Marlene is a great babysitter and my boys loved her. She also is a talented singer and actor so if you kids like theatrical things she’s awesome. She also has an extensive skill set so she can do housecleaning, cooking etc. We are lucky to have met her and look...
Care member
Alexa R.
Vienna, VA
$13-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Part-time/Occasional Babysitter And Swim Instructor With Weekend And Summer Availability
5.0
(3)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
Alexis G.
Alexandria, VA
$25-37/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(13)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alexis! I recently 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...
Alexis can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alexis is helpful and polite. She is soft spoken, professional, and has great manners.
She served as the proctor for our 6th grader's achievement test. She also assisted us for his English subject, graded practice tests, and aided in making his US History Poster...
Vidya R.
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(1)
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:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! I have tons of experience working with children. I used to be a preschool teacher for 3 years at counterpoint preschool in Colorado Springs. I also worked as a behavioral support aide in Buffalo, New York at a school for special needs children aged 3-5 for 2 years. After that I went to school to be a respiratory...
Gabriella can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I would really like to say she was horrible so we could keep her a secret, but she was outstanding! My 2 girls, ages 7 & 9, loved her. She did activities with them and they had so much fun! My husband and I found her very sweet and funny. 100% recommend her for...
Melissa A.
Delmy R.
Arlington, VA
$16-39/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am Asistencia teacher pre-k sped
I work with kids with Austin and with different other kids let me know if you have any questions. Free to call me.
5.0
"Delmy was great with my son, very warm and friendly. She has experience with ASD kids it would recommend her again"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I`m 29 years old Bachelors Degree Nurse in another country. Have worked for families with special needs members. I love taking care of people, so that`s a job I feel confident and proud of because it makes me happy. In addition to Special Needs care I offer Child Care and Senior Care service.
During this 2020 Pandemic I`m...
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Brooke, and I am a second-year graduate student in the Master's of Occupational Therapy program at JMU. I am looking for a part-time babysitting or nannying job for when I am not in class. I have 10 years of childcare experience with children of many ages ranging from infants up to 20 years, including children...
Brooke can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brooke was very patient with my daughter with special needs. She helped her with her daily activities and anything she needed to function in the summer."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Let me tell you about myself. I'm a mature woman. I have been a CNA for 10+ years. I have BLS CPR/AED for adults and children. Current with Vaccinations. Reliable transportation. I'm currently working with a 7-year-old girl at her school who has Cerebral Palsy. She is tube fed with speech issues. I have experience with a...
Monica M.
Rockville, MD
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Monica very respectful young lady who likes to spend time with kids. I have a positive energy and I love being a role model for the kids. I have 6 years' experience working with kids, 6 months-6 years boys and girls. I also have experience on special needs kids with autism and ADHD highly function and non-verbal.
I like...
Monica can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Monica is courteous, professional, and punctual. She accommodated my request to have a video call so that my boys and I can meet her. She arrived early and was understanding and patient when I got home a little later than anticipated."
Hanh V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with children of all ages since high school. While attending high school I took two years of early childhood education and worked as a student teacher in an elementary school in Arlington county. I am now attending college to become a special needs teacher. I deeply enjoy teaching and helping children learn...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I cannot recommend Kaitlyn highly enough. We hired Kaitlyn to watch our 5 month old (at the time) and she's been working with us for several months now. Kaitlyn is absolutely amazing with our little one by meeting her needs, being interactive and a great teacher....
Katia D.
Susan A.
Potomac, MD
$35-42/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced.special Needs Mom. Looking To See What I Can Learn From Your Child, As Well As What I
4.8
(10)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Work with various levels of autism, verbal & nonverbal, behavioral, children with feeding tubes, children with emotional, mental and or physical disorders to minimal LD.
Each is a child and unique and first a individual, whom wants to learn, love play and be accepted like everyone else.
4.0
"Susan is very kind. She helps my mother who can be very stubborn and not very nice at times due to dementia. Susan is patient with her."
Gene F.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a reliable, patient, creative, and a very flexible person who has 9 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenager and with children with special needs. I have babysat children in my neighborhood for years and have also volunteered and worked at a local daycare. I am currently a college student who is...
Sahara can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Sahara took care of my two young kids, aged 6 and 8, when she was in high school. The kids love playing with her, going to the play-ground and to the library with her. She is an excellent reader and helps them with their school work. We definitely missed her...
Emily S.
Hi my name is Elena, I am 20 years old. I have been nannying for the past three summers and I babysit often. I have experience in working with special needs kids as well. I worked with them in a classroom for a year.
Elena can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in McLean, VA
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.
Taisa D.
5.0
Taisa has been so responsible and helpful with our daughter this summer. We hired her for just two hours for several mornings with our daughter but she made a wonderful impression during that time. We've been very happy with her help and our daughter likes spending time with her. We'll be looking to...
- Mindy L.
Marah B.
5.0
Marah babysat my 2.5 year old daughter and 4-month old son for a week while their daycare was closed. She is a good communicator and very reliable. My kids were recovering from a stomach bug, baby was teething, and my toddler gets really upset when I leave her with new sitters while working from...
- Laurence S.
Marlene F.
5.0
Marlene is a great babysitter and my boys loved her. She also is a talented singer and actor so if you kids like theatrical things she’s awesome. She also has an extensive skill set so she can do housecleaning, cooking etc. We are lucky to have met her and look forward to hiring her again!
- Care member
Alexa R.
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 again.
- Christy S.
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