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Adriana B.


Herndon, VA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

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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, meal prep, light cleaning
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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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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & 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

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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & 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, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Karen was our Nanny for twelve years. During her time with us, she cared for our children when they were home and drove them to and from school, extracurricular, and social activities. She was reliable, dependable, and trustworthy. Karen always made sure...

Lori A.

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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: Light cleaning, personal care, specialized care, meal prep, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

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Helen L.


Ashburn, VA

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Hi!

Hi! This is Helen a Spanish/English speaker that loves take care kids. I'd describe my personality as friendly, kind, calm, caring, patient, honest and responsible I like working with kids because I enjoy spending time with them, I can learn from them and in the same way I can see God's love through them I'm looking for a...
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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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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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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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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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Dasha W.


Ashburn, VA

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Dedicated care professional with years experience working with young children, special needs, all the way up to elder care. Service to Northern, VA. Loving mother.
Dasha can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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

$10-15/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: Carpooling, travel, 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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Marie C.


Herndon, VA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time, Experienced Child Care Provider

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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Melissa B.


Sterling, VA

$18-30/hr3 yrs exp

I am willing to learn and help you whatever you need Something in life is willing to help it And I'm obligated and helping.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Poolesville, MD

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.

Sarah B.

5.0

I can’t say enough good things about Sarah! She is dependable, smart, and fantastic with my 3yr old son. She fosters independence and has taught him countless self care tasks- he now gets himself dressed in the morning saying “Sarah taught me this”. He is always happy to see her and she comes...

- Care member

Daniela O.

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 she do a fantastic job on...

- Nancy D.

Madison C.

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 hourly and communicated...

- Oyinyechi E.

Karen V.

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 provided feedback about how...

- Former Member A.

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