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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Oakton, VA

The average posted rate is $27/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Oakton, VA

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Elizabeth G.


Oakton, VA

$40-50/hr6 yrs exp

Licensed CNA

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I am professional, patient, enthusiastic, outgoing and good in communication. I have a Nurse Aide license, CPR license, holding an Associate of Science Degree with a major in Psychology from College. I have Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience from University. Because working in this field is what I love the most. I...
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Caroline M.


Oakton, VA

$34/hr3 yrs exp

A Little Bit About Me:

My time as a summer camp counselor and my love for my two nephews and my niece have fostered my passion for working with children. I currently babysit two Bowser obsessed brothers off-campus during the school year, a four and a 2-year-old, where I get the privilege to dress as Princess Peach regularly. I have worked with...
Caroline can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Caroline S.


Oakton, VA

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Summer Nanny Available

I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I have had experience with all ages of children. I have 3 siblings and a lot of younger cousins so I grew up babysitting. I was a full time nanny for a family with two children, one with special needs while I was in college.
Caroline can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Emily H.


Oakton, VA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny Available Part Time

2.3

(3)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

My name is Emily, I'm 20 years old, and I'm looking for childcare opportunities. My plan is to study child development, but right now I'm focusing on saving money, volunteering, and taking a few classes. I live in Oakton and have a flexible schedule. I have many years of experience working with young children. I have worked in a...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Emily was great with the kids! She did all kinds of fun things with them and they couldn’t wait for her to come back. Emily arrived on time and changed her schedule to stay later when my meeting ran really late. I would highly recommend her"

Bebe T.

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Olivia B.


Fairfax, VA

$30/hr9 yrs exp

Care For Seniors , Special Needs , Children

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a mother with beautiful postive energy and I love helping and caring for other in category of Children, seniors and Special Needs people
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"My son loved Olivia, she was so warm and and very easy for him to open up to. I look forward to seeing Olivia again!"

Briggs B.

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Rachel W.


Fairfax, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part/Full-Time Caregiver

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Rachel and I am interested in babysitting for your family. I have lots of experience with children of all ages including babies, toddlers, young children, teens, and special needs children and I now have my own little one born in April 2023. I started babysitting in high school and have never stopped. After...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Awesome sitter who loves having fun - our son thoroughly enjoyed his time with Rachel and we look forward to her excellent services in the future. Highly recommended!"

Nathan J.

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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alexa has been our babysitter for over a year now & is always the first call we make. Alexa shows up on time, in a cheerful mood and always ready to engage with my 2 year old. She has always followed our directions & respected the schedule and rules we have in...

Toni H.

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Khaled S.


Centreville, VA

$26-30/hr2 yrs exp

Kind, Passionate And Trustworthy Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am half Egyptian half Italian. I moved to the States 7 years ago. I am trustworthy responsible for providing good quality care with of children, adults and their families, The main responsibility is to provide assistance with medical, personal and emotional needs. This means that I will help the special needs child or adult as...
5.0
"Khaled was such a nice gentleman who took care of my 11-year-old son with multiple severe disabilities. He is punctual and easy to communicate. Highly recommended!"

Nicole C.

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Gabriella C.


Falls Church, VA

$13-15/hr3 yrs exp

Imaginative Babysitter Who Can Help With Pet Care

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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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. "

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Elizabeth F.


Herndon, VA

$25-50/hr7 yrs exp

From Texas

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Introducing Miss F, an experienced nanny who offers exceptional care for your child. With her warm and nurturing personality, your child will feel comfortable and safe under her supervision. But that's not all - Miss F has a special skill set that sets her apart from other nannies. She has extensive experience working with...
5.0
"I can't begin to express my gratitude for Miss F.'s impact on my life. She came into our home and has been such an immense help. My husband has been a quadriplegic since 2018 and there is no one else I would rather have assist us with his care. Miss F. has been a...

Jennifer T.

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Kailey M.


Vienna, VA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! Need a leg up during the week or someone to put on your calendar full time? I'm the girl for you! I have 3 years of paid experience as a babysitter under my belt, personal experience helping in the home with my special needs sibling, and 8 years of experience in the food service industry. I love to get outside and keep busy...
Kailey can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Finding Kailey has been such a blessing for our family. My husband and I both work odd hours from home and in office. She’s fit seamlessly into our routine and is always on time. Does a great job making dinner and keeps up with our household chores. My daughter and...

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Sophia S.


Fairfax, VA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am currently attending college at Virginia Tech and double majoring in Psychology and Philosophy. I truly enjoy working with children and am seeking a nanny position for the summer! I am fully vaccinated for Covid-19. My past experiences include babysitting for a family with three children (ages 3 to 9), working as a...
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sophia was one of our best nanny's! She has a wonderful personality, she would read to our (at the time 3 mo old), she kept a detailed log of events for the day, which was always more than useful. She continues to keep up with us, just to check in and get updates...

Chanel H.

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Arielle G.


Centreville, VA

$40/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter, Caregiver, House Sitter, Etc.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Arielle and I am a nationally certified Adapted Physical Education Teacher with a master's degree in Adapted Physical Activity, and a bachelor's degree in health and physical education. I recently left my job as an Adapted PE teacher in Fairfax County Public Schools. I left the school system because I want to have a...
5.0
"Arielle watched my teenage special needs son this past summer. She helped him with his morning routine and took him to summer camp. She was great with him and he really enjoyed their time together."

Mark S.

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Stephanie G.


Herndon, VA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

RBT/CNA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Resume and reference's available upon request! Licensed RBT and Certified Nursing Assistant. Experienced and kind. Flexible in working with most levels of special needs and behaviors. Looking to improve quality of life and help with community immersion when possible. I'm available any combination of hours between 12-8 p.m. M-F.
5.0
"Stephanie is a great caregiver! She has been working with my son for over a year (before we moved) who has multiple disabilities.. She was always very patient, kind and caring with him. Stephanie is very reliable, easy to communicate with, punctual and honest...

Victoria M.

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Elsy L.


Chantilly, VA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a graduate from at George Mason University. I received my bachelor's in Social Work. I have completed 5 years of early childhood and teacher education courses throughout my career. During that time, I also worked at a licensed day care for 3 years and interned in public school preschool and elementary school. I have 5 years...
Elsy can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Elsy for a Super Bowl date night and she was right on time, calm, and competent. All our girls had a good time, the toddler got to bed smoothly, and we plan to hire her again!"

Mary B.

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Kierynn P.


Herndon, VA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

A Babysitter You Can Trust

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello :) My Name is Kierynn, I am 20 yrs old and I absolutely LOVE working with kids of all age groups. I have 5+ years of experience working in child care, including working as a camp counselor, babysitting, and teaching children's art. My #1 priority as a caretaker is to guarantee the safety and wellness of your kids. I am CPR...
Kierynn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kierynn was WONDERFUL!! She was punctual, attentive, caring, and an AWESOME sitter! Little J warmed up to her very quickly and told me everyday about how much fun they had. She watched our little one for 5 days and they became best friends :) Kierynn cleaned up the...

Amanda A.

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Corrin C.


Fairfax, VA

$27-35/hr4 yrs exp

Energetic And Positive Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was a bible camp counselor and tutor. I taught Math, History and English. A good portion of children I worked with had behavioral, processing, executive or cognitive disorders and required a particular, special touch. I'm very giggly and sweet but believe in discipline, I maintain a loving yet firm nature about me. It's very...
5.0
"Corrin was a camp counselor and tutor with us. She was very good with the kids and they all loved her. Unfortunately our organization no longer allows women to teach due to personal beliefs but loved her while we had her."

Kenny B.

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Imoni S.


Fairfax, VA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Get To Know Me

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Imoni! I have 11 years of childcare experience that expands across all age groups (including families of multiples and individuals with special needs). I also have a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and previously worked at 2 outpatient pediatric therapy clinics. I currently work part-time and am occasionally...
Imoni can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kids love her, very reliable, dependable and helpful!"

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Sharon P.


Vienna, VA

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

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:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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,...

Tiffany S.

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Karla S.


Sterling, VA

$25-35/hr4 yrs exp

Highly-dependable, nurturing caregiver with a compassionate nature and 4 years extensive experience in providing prompt and friendly care to elderly and disabled clients. A warm-hearted individual who performs personal care activities in a compassionate and friendly manner that maximizes residents independence and dignity in a...
5.0
"Karla is dependable and trustworthy. I would work with her anytime. She is always on time and very flexible. "

kathleen C.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Oakton, VA

Emily H.

5.0

Emily babysat for us last weekend and I’m so excited to have found the perfect date night sitter! We came home to find the baby sound asleep, the kitchen and family room tidied up, and our toddler happily playing with Emily. We even have a cool craft that Emily brought to work on with my son. We...

- Georgie B.

Olivia B.

5.0

Olivia was great when I was in need of last minute coverage!

- Danielle G.

Rachel W.

5.0

Rachel was very responsive and super helpful! She stayed with our two teens for three evenings/overnight while we were out of town on a work trip. She came and met everyone prior to our trip (including the dog) and went over house details and the schedules. She helped with dinners, clean up,...

- Tanja B.

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.

Khaled S.

5.0

Superior. Did a great job with a busy 22 year old young man. Worked with him in the house, out of the house etc. definite will use again

- Mark A.

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