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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 $25/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Oakton, VA

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Alicia T.


Fairfax, VA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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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: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CNA

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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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Emily T.


Fairfax, VA

$33-80/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

I am a professional care provider in the Northern Virginia area. I earned my bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and completed some Early Childhood Education courses at the master's level. I have a large amount of babysitting, nannying, and pet care experience. I have a younger sister who has special needs, and...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emily was great with our kids. She is a natural and just jumps right in to play. She is very dependable, follows the outlined structure yet brings lots of creativity so the kids are always entertained. I highly recommend Emily!"

Chrissy B.

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Laura S.


Springfield, VA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Career Nanny With Over 15+ Years Experience

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello parents! Are you looking for your child to spend the day having fun while learning, and spending lots of time in activities and outdoors? I bring over 15 years of experience as a nanny and newborn care specialist/[postpartum doula. Some of my other qualifications include: -CPR Certified -National COVID-Ready Caregiver...
Laura can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She was pretty amazing. She was reliable, knowledgeable, professional, punctual and caring and we would definitely recommend her. Laura is very calm and soothing and our son really took to her. She helped us transition him from the rock n play to the crib. She...

Brandon V.

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Natalia C.


Sterling, VA

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

Kind Sitter

I am located in Sterling, VA. I am a graduate student working on my Masters degree in Occupational Therapy. I graduated with a major in Community Health and Psychology. I have 4+ years of experience in childcare, including special needs care. My previous work and volunteer experience have allowed me to obtain valuable skills in...
Natalia can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Natalia was great with my girls. She made learning fun through art projects, story time and active playtime. She is patient, kind and compassionate."

Walesca R.

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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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
"Dave has a special set of skills that is unmatched. He is able to communicate with those that cannot communicate for themselves. His patience and calmness is present whenever her enters a space and truly helps people relax and feel comfortable. I would recommend...

Joseph P.

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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, carpooling, swimming supervision
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: Transportation, errands, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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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: Meal prep, errands, personal care, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Shahnaz E.


Reston, VA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

CNA And 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: Mobility assistance, transportation, respite care, home modification
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Kathleen S.


McLean, VA

$21/hr6 yrs exp

Caring, Hard-working Nanny

Hello! I have experience working with infants to teenagers (and seniors), although I'd be happy to help other age groups. I have three years of care-giving experience, at least one of which is special needs experience. I have a bachelor's degree in Psychology with honors. I am kind and patient, but I like to be consistent with...
Kathleen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Irem B.


Sterling, VA

$33-38/hr6 yrs exp

Physiotherapist Is Here!

I have 4 years of experience as a physiotherapist in pediatric, orthopedic, neurology, and intensive care units in Turkey. I worked for approximately 1 year as a lead physiotherapist and coordinator in an educational institution specializing in yoga, Pilates, and pediatric physiotherapy for children aged 0-15, worked with adults...
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Mary H.


Falls Church, VA

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Behavior Therapist

I've worked with developmentally disabled children for 5 years, providing support to them and their families.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Oakton, VA

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.

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.

Emily T.

5.0

Emily was an absolute godsend when she stepped in to help care for my 10-month-old twin boys. Even though the boys had never met her before, Emily knew just how to put them at ease - she didn't rush up to them but let them warm up to her while she played with some toys on the floor. Her patience and...

- Care member

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.

Natalia C.

5.0

Natalia was great with my girls. She made learning fun through art projects, story time and active playtime. She is patient, kind and compassionate.

- Walesca R.

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