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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 April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Oakton, VA

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Grecia M.


Sterling, VA

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hello! My Name Is Grecia...

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

-I'm currently a nanny to two boys, the oldest is 6 y/o and the youngest is 4 y/0, for 1 one year and four months now -I've cared for a 1 y/o special needs child every Tuesday and Thursday, for three hours each day, for two months in the past -I've babysat two premature newborn twins for two weeks in the past -I've babysat for...
Grecia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Absolute angel! My husband and I have been back in the office and needed a sitter ASAP! Our neighbor had actually recommended her to us and I could not be happier! Such a kind and positive spirit."

Cassandra H.

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Adriana B.


Herndon, VA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Available evenings and weekends only. I am a young professional (25 f) seeking one-time babysitting and caretaking jobs to increase my income. I was a full time nanny of 3 (2 toddlers, 1 infant) for one year and absolutely loved it. I have experience resolving conflict between kids, managing big feelings and teaching teaching...
Adriana can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Adriana has been such an amazing extension of our family and has taken amazing care of our 3 children over the last year. She is smart, dependable, patient and caring and has been an absolute joy to work with."

Madison C.

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Alicia T.


Fairfax, VA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a teacher with a lot of experience with children, adults and special needs children, I have all the references you need.
Alicia can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"We love Alicia. She is wonderful with our daughter who requires a lot of care due to her cerebral palsy. Alicia is so patient with her. She keeps our daughter engaged and is 100% mentally present when they are together."

Victoria S.

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Marie C.


Herndon, VA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time, Experienced Child Care Provider

3.7

(3)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Marie. I'm an art student, part-time caregiver and mother of 2. I have been babysitting for 15 years, and I have a lot of good experience caring for infants, toddlers, and grade-school children. I am an excellent housekeeper! I love to cook, bake and clean- I cook for my family on a regular basis, and I have work...
Marie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Marie watched my small children (1year and 3 years) for 6 months while I worked part time. My 1 year old had a hard time adjusting to being without mommy and Marie was incredibly patient with her. Marie also did numerous art projects with the girls, one of which is...

Rebecka M.

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Laura S.


Springfield, VA

$25-39/hr10 yrs exp

Career Nanny With Over 20+ Years Experience

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello parents! I bring over 20 years of experience as a nanny, babysitter, postpartum doula and newborn care specialist. Some of my other qualifications include: -CPR Certified -Experience with travel and overnight care -National COVID-Ready Caregiver Certification -Trained Newborn Care Specialist -100+ Credit Hours of Classes...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My husband & I feel blessed to have Laura as our occasional babysitter. Our son just LOVES her & we are always happy going for a night out or for a few hours during the day feeling confident that C. was getting great care and attention - it's obvious that Laura...

Annalisa P.

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Taylor G.


Herndon, VA

$22-25/hr9 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

7+ years of working in child care. I have experience working with infants, toddlers, school age children, and special needs. I currently work for Fairfax County Public Schools. I'm a WEEKEND ONLY babysitter. Ex: date night/need a sitter for the day or for future reference. This is due to my weekday work schedule. I really enjoy...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Taylor was so great with my kids. She is their favorite babysitter and I know my children are safe in her hands. Will definitely be having her watch them for years to come!"

Tianna R.

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Katherine H.


Fairfax, VA

$25-34/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/Nanny Looking For Occasional Jobs

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Katie! I have 7 years of babysitting experience and have spent the past 3 spring/summers as a nanny. I have experience watching 4 kids at a time, including twins, and working with kids with special needs! I'm Red Cross certified in babysitting, adult/pediatric/infant First Aid, CPR, and AED. Some activities I love...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I highly recommend Katie: she was really sweet and caring with my 6 years old and he had a really good time this her. "

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Christopher S.


Clifton, VA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Passionate Teacher Looking For Afterschool Or Occasional Sitting

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I am a therapist and educator with a background in special education and a real passion for teaching and working with kids. I have been involved in education, and childcare more recently, for over 15 years. During the day I focus on working with toddlers and preschoolers on early language milestones but for the last 8 years I've...
5.0
"Christopher was great with my son who has autism."

Amie K.

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Viviana R.


Fairfax, VA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

I Have Been Working With Two Wonderful Autistic Little Boys For The Past 3 Years.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love children. It has been been my calling to be around them. I have been taking care of children since 1992. I am 53-year-old woman born in Chile but raised in the United States. I consider myself very loving, patient and gentle.
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Ariana A.


Fairfax, VA

$15-22/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Ariana and I will be attending law school this upcoming fall! I am currently only looking for jobs that consist of occasional child care, such as date nights, week-day evenings, or a daytime weekend. As the oldest sibling of four, I have always watched over children. I have been babysitting for a little over six...
Ariana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Danielle S.


Burke, VA

$20-40/hr8 yrs exp

I have over 8 years of experience working with children of all ages and multiple families. I recently worked as a substitute teacher for FCPS. I have experience with every grade level from Pre-K to 7th grade. I also have a lot of experience with children who have special needs such as enhanced autism, learning disabilities,...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Danielle was a godsend! She was more than our kids nanny, she was their mentor and friend. Her presence made the house seem full of life. Would hire her again in a heartbeat"

Care member

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Jenn O.


Herndon, VA

$20-35/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Jenn! I have had experience caring for all ages of children. Most recently I nannied for a loving family with a 6-year-old girl and 2-year-old boy. I was with their family for two years, and sadly had to leave the position to go back to school for photography. I've also taught primary aged children at...
Jenn can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jenn is amazing!!! She became part of our family and we are still in touch. I will personally pay you back for her services if you find different!!! She cared for our two and six year old for almost two years, as well as our dog. Punctual, dependable and overall...

David R.

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Melissa S.


Falls Church, VA

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant With Lots Of Love

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...
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Dave G.


Burke, VA

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Mr G.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I worked with mod/severe special needs for several years in a high school setting and was an Elementary/Middle School Counselor, at a school including an Autism center, for 15 years in FCPS. Relationship development and therapeutic mentoring are foundational to my helping approach to children/young adults as well as their...
5.0
"I couldn't say enough about Dave. He has consistently been such an amazing support to my family and our special needs daughter. It is so hard to find people that you can trust with your child, especially when you have the "difficult child". Dave is the most...

Naomi W.

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Alicia T.


Fairfax, VA

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a special education teacher with a master degree in education. I've been working with special needs children inside the school system and also outside. I have many references available.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Pamela M.


Fairfax, VA

$20-24/hr6 yrs exp

Dementia And Special Needs Care

I'd describe my personality as nurturing, optimistic , and loyal. I like caring for seniors because I love to share the wisdom they have to offer. I'm looking for a job that I can develop a caring relationship with my clients. I started caring for seniors when I interned as a nursing student. In my spare time, I like to...
Pamela can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, errands
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Shahnaz E.


Reston, VA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

CNA -Personal Assistant

I have over 10+ years of experience in home health care. I am a CNA, plant-based chef, and certified Yoga teacher. Northern Virginia is my home, and I grew up in the area. My experience includes senior care, special needs care, hospice, prenatal, post-partum, and post-op hospital events. My services are available in client's...
Shahnaz can also help with: Live-in home care, home modification, transportation, errands
Skills:

CNA

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Sandra H.


Burke, VA

$25-30/hr1 yrs exp

Caring And Reliable Caregiver

Reliable Caregiver who is very adept at meal preparation, assisting in the maintenance of a household, and developing a strong rapport with a client. Committed caring for elderly and special needs clients with the dignity and respect they deserve.
Sandra can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Jacquie B.


Falls Church, VA

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Creative And Entertaining Child Care Provider

I have 7 years of experience caring for children ranging in age from newborn to 13. As well special needs children and multiple child families. I am creative, responsible, have a unique understanding of the inner workings of a child's mind, and I'm fun! My life experiences allowed me to work with athletes at the Special...
Jacquie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Oakton, VA

Grecia M.

5.0

Absolute angel! My husband and I have been back in the office and needed a sitter ASAP! Our neighbor had actually recommended her to us and I could not be happier! Such a kind and positive spirit.

- Cassandra H.

Adriana B.

5.0

Adriana has been such an amazing extension of our family and has taken amazing care of our 3 children over the last year. She is smart, dependable, patient and caring and has been an absolute joy to work with.

- Madison C.

Alicia T.

5.0

We love Alicia. She is wonderful with our daughter who requires a lot of care due to her cerebral palsy. Alicia is so patient with her. She keeps our daughter engaged and is 100% mentally present when they are together.

- Victoria S.

Marie C.

5.0

Marie works for me ongoing to clean my house 1-2 times a month, which she's done a great job with despite my being pretty disorganized with cleaning supplies and tasks. I am extremely thankful for her general flexibility and understanding around scheduling craziness when it comes to kids, as well. I...

- Bethany M.

Laura S.

5.0

She's absolutely amazing, and I can't wait to have her over again to watch our little one.

- Rebecca Z.

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