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Sue H.


Germantown, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

3.7

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I love taking care of & watching children grow. I am Sue, an older experienced nanny, with 35 years watching children & 15 years as the lead preschool teacher! My experiences include: babysitter, summer rec volunteer, Red cross volunteer, watching children, Cub scout leader, Vacation Bible school teacher, Special needs care,...
Sue can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"I hired Sue for 1 week to watch my 3 children. As my husband and I have 12 hour days we needed someone to sleep over our house and be there in the morning for our children. she fed the children lunch and dinner. My children are an 8 year old boy, and 2 twin 7...

Sarah T.

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Liz H.


Ashburn, VA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Liz - not just a part time caregiver, but a mom who understands exactly what you need. With 15 years of experience in child and family care, I know firsthand how valuable it is to have another parent caring for your little ones. I am looking to add one or two more days to my schedule, M/W/F or weekends. I strive to...
Liz can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Liz came through for us in a pinch and we couldn't be happier we found her! She took great care of our 14-month old daughter, including dinner and bedtime routines. I absolutely recommend her and would love to work with her again."

Kristin W.

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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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Lori S.


Leesburg, VA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver/Day Support Specialist

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I firmly believe that life is too short not to love what you do, children and elders have a way of bringing out the best in life and in me. Having attended school for nursing, I am CPR/First Aid and Medication Administration certified, as well as hold a CDA in Early Childhood Education with an emphasis on working with...
Lori can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She just loves children and does great - her own children are proof"

Miriam M.

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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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Sarah B.


Gaithersburg, MD

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have been in the caretaking business for 12 years now. I have experience working with all ages of children and have been a nanny for 8 families. As well as experience working with special needs children. I love inspiring creativity and teaching, as well as reading to and with children. Will provide background check if hired. I...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sarah has been a wonderful help to our family. She’s been great both as a nanny and in helping us manage our household. She helps with family laundry (washing, folding, putting away), making lunches for the kids for school, making dinners for the family (she's a...

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Daniela O.


Sterling, VA

$16-26/hr

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Daniela. I live in Sterling, VA. I am 36 yo; I have been married for 15 years, and I have two kids, a 14 and 12 years old. I am looking for a job as a caregiver because that's what I love doing the most. After the pandemic hit, I was a caregiver of a young female adult with depression and anxiety, and an older man...
5.0
"I have multiple sclerosis and needed assistance with everyday life tasks in my house like cleaning out my fridge and folding laundry and prepping dinner. She smiled the entire time she was here. She is personable and friendly, dependable and thorough. Not only did...

Nancy D.

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Madison C.


Gaithersburg, MD

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Maddi! I'm 28, I'm married and have 2 small kids of my own! I have a big family with 12 nieces/nephews. I have been babysitting for about 9 years now. I have worked in 2 different daycares and have professionally nannied for 2 different families when I lived in New York for about 2 and a half years. I have worked with 3...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Madison was nothing but AMAZING! She assisted me with childcare for a friend's wedding. She was on time and was able to care for 3 kids under 3 by herself. All of my friends kept on asking me where did I find such a GREAT babysitter. She kept me posted with updates...

Oyinyechi E.

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Karen V.


Leesburg, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm a nanny with 18 years of experience. I'm very dependable, loyal, and have a perfect record. My previous job lasted 12 years and In my current job for 3 years. I will be able to start a new job anytime. I have ample experience working with infants and toddlers, I'm certified in CPR and First Aid, speak both English and...
Karen can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about Karen. We hired Karen to provide full time care for our 3 children when I returned to work full time, and she is the only reason we were able to make it all work. Many of my neighbors have seen Karen with the kids and have...

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Margery D.


Gaithersburg, MD

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a passion for working with people with special needs. Growing up, I was very involved and close with my brother who has Down Syndrome. Before I started teaching, I was a Job Coach for adults with disabilities helping my clients thrive at their jobs.
5.0
"She is delightful and very caring. She understands the needs of our family and is happy to help us as we need her."

Charles A.

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Damaris H.


Ashburn, VA

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

I'm a babysitter with 6 years of background, setting designing and implementing age-appropriate activities for each kid. Working with new born, toddlers, children different ages. I'm also a mother of 2 boys, ages 15 and 17 years old.. My first experience as a Mother and Nanny I lived with my children My other qualifications...
5.0
"Thank you so much Damaris I appreciate all your help in caring for my daughter with down syndrome for the definite time of a week .. It was human to have you and trust you that you could do it and take care of my daughter the time I was not at home .. I hope this...

Karah C.

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Charmeeka C.


Gaithersburg, MD

$14-25/hr8 yrs exp

Care Giver Available -Weekends

Empathetic professional seeking part time work. I have 2 + years of experience working at a Senior citizens retirement home. I have provided hospitality service which includes meal prep and delivery, household cleaning and I am currently a coach to an individual with special needs . I have 6+ years of experience working with...
Charmeeka can also help with: Companionship, errands, personal care, specialized care, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Samantha C.


Gaithersburg, MD

$20-50/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs Sitter And Tutor

I have many years of experience working with children with all types of special needs such as Autism, Emotional Behavior Disorder, Anxiety, ADHD/ADD, Deaf and Hard of Hearing. I also am CRP and First Aid Certified. Currently I am studying Elementary Special Education at Towson University.
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Jennifer R.


Sterling, VA

$19-24/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver with 6 years of experience providing compassionate and reliable care to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Proven track record of creating individualized care plans and providing the highest quality of care while ensuring safety and comfort
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Allie M.


Herndon, VA

$26-36/hr10 yrs exp

One Of A Kind Nanny With Auntie Energy

Hello! My name is Allie. I am a trained pastry chef and culinary professional. I have been a babysitter/nanny for over 15 families over the years. I have taken care of newborns to teens and have worked with special needs children as well. I was a lifeguard for over 7 years. Although my certification has since expired, I still...
Allie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Courtney J.


Sterling, VA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Childhood Literacy And Development

Hi my name is Courtney, 28 from south Africa. I moved to south Carolina 3years ago , I came to America as an au pair to work and study. I did I course called childhood literacy and development within a child . I am very respectful, kind and loving person with a bubbly personality. My mum was a nurse so I learnt a lot from her...
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Brianna D.


Ashburn, VA

$22-30/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny, Babysitter

Hi, my name's Brianna! I am coming back to the NOVA area after being away for a few years and looking for a lovely family to take care of. I've been babysitting since I was 13 years old. Now at 29, I have a wealth of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to teens. I genuinely love spending time with kids and...
Brianna can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Dasha W.


Ashburn, VA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Full Time Care Companion

Currently I am caring for a young woman with CP ( cerebral palsey). With my assitance, she enjoys making gift cards, scarfs, and other fun crafts out of recycled and donated items.
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Deanna S.


Sterling, VA

$13-15/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience with all ages, multiples, and children with special needs!
Deanna can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Miranda S.


Reston, VA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Special Education Nanny/ Tutor.

I am currently a certified Elementary/ Special Educator in the states of Virginia and Maryland. I have experience with using different techniques for caring for people with special needs through my education and 6 years of experience in this field. I also have experience taking care of with various behavioral/ mental health...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Poolesville, MD

Sue H.

5.0

Sue is a wonderful caregiver! She is nurturing, kind, fun and playful. I hired her to watch my 2 toddlers and my 4 month old infant, M-F, 9-2. Sue was engaging and very involved. She also taught my toddlers, fed them, put them down for naps and changed all their diapers. She would bring the baby to...

- Nyleve T.

Liz H.

5.0

Liz did such a great job with my son. She is knowledgeable, kind and attentive. I would definitely hire her again and I cannot say enough wonderful things about her.

- Carrie S.

Elizabeth F.

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 true blessing in our lives.

- Jennifer T.

Lori S.

5.0

Lori conducted herself very professionally, jumping right in wherever she was most needed. I appreciated the eagerness to help in whatever capacity and the attitude she carried while doing it. I trusted my family ( my children, my Mother in law, our home and our furry family members with her and was...

- Joe 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.

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