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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Reston, VA

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Reston, VA

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Miranda S.


Reston, VA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Special Education Nanny/ Tutor.

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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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Alejandra P.


Reston, VA

$17-24/hr3 yrs exp

SpecialEducation Teacher

I am special education teacher . I have experience with several disabilities and special needs. I can support therapist from Home and help to improve senses from sensory integration.
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Destiny O.


Reston, VA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is destiny and I am a nursing student. I'm moving to Virginia from Texas on February 1st. I've worked in an assisted living facility, an early education center, for a home health company and I've privately nannied since I was 19! I love to learn new skills and meet new people. I look forward to hearing from you!
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Felicia T.


Reston, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hello, I am very interested in the caregiver position. I have extensive experience in this work area and am incredibly passionate and highly committed. I'm CPR and First Aid certified. I'm very organized. I can cook, clean, and multitask when necessary. I assure you of providing excellent services for your loved one so that...
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Barbra O.


Reston, VA

$30-41/hr10 yrs exp

Hi Everyone! My name is Barbra! I've been a caregiver for over 10 years. If raising three daughters ages 24, 23, and 20 counts than 25 years! I started out in nursing school and then got my degree in Psychology with a minor in child Psychology. My enjoyment has always been working with all kinds of children, but disabilities...
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Amanda A.


Reston, VA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

28 Year Old Childcare Worker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a 28-year-old dental assistant with two years experience nannying and about 10 + years experience babysitting and a lifetime of experience with animals as well! I have experience with special needs children, multiple age groups, and infants. I am a soccer player therefore I love the outdoors and I enjoy coming up...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kendall B.


Reston, VA

$24-35/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced And Fun Babysitter With Tutoring Skills & Reliable Transportation

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

With over 5 years of childcare experience and 2+ years of pet care expertise, I'm passionate about providing loving, responsible, and energetic care for both children and animals. I've worked with children ranging from 1 to 17 years old, including those with special needs, and I have experience caring for up to 5 kids at once....
Kendall can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Miranda S.


Reston, VA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Miranda's Profile

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 26 years of both paid and unpaid experience working with children from infant to the age of 12. I have experience with children with behavior problems and special needs such as intellectual disabilities, ADHD and Asperger's syndrome. As a nanny, I was responsible for taking care of a family's 3 children on a periodic...
Miranda can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

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Fouad K.


Reston, VA

$23-33/hr5 yrs exp

I've always had a heart for helping people which includes elderly and children. While caring for my grandparents my whole life I started a club for my local elementary for special needs students to have a partner on the bud and walking from school. I have coached multiple kids sports teams and camps and won multiple...
Fouad can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

CPR

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Yasmeen H.


Reston, VA

$15-50/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Yasmeen :)

Hi! My name is Yasmeen and I am currently a freshman in college. I am currently looking for a job to do over breaks and when I'm off of school. I am great with kids being the eldest of 5 daughters childcare is something I am very much experienced in. As well as having worked and volunteered at multiple YMCA's and Boy and Girls...
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Alejandra P.


Reston, VA

$20-27/hr4 yrs exp

Fun And Understanding Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Aleja. I had experience an au pair for 2 years. I am looking for a part time position starting ASAP. I have worked with newborns, toddlers and school kids. welcome all families. I also have experience working with special needs children. My background is in education and am bilingual (Spanish and English). I...
Alejandra can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Fouad K.


Reston, VA

$23-30/hr4 yrs exp

Hi, I am Fouad, a 21yo college student with a true passion in helping. I have always had a heart for helping others, with a particular passion for supporting children and elderly. Growing up, I cared for my grandparents and was the main caregiver til their 90s, which instilled in me a deep sense of responsibility and empathy....
Fouad can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, transportation, errands, home modification, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

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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: Errands, live-in home care, transportation, home modification
Skills:

CNA

Linda A.


Reston, VA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a very loving, patient and caring individual who has experience caring for special needs children. I have the temperament and nature for this kind of care. I'd love to offer assistance and help to any family that would love to receive my services. Thank you

Mary J.


Reston, VA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Caring And Experienced Special Needs Provider

Hello! I am a non-smoking, patient, active, college-educated and cheerful tutor, caregiver and instructor. I have an adult son with autism and intellectual disability and have been a strong advocate for inclusion and accommodations in the public schools. I work for Fairfax County Public Schools and the Congressional School as a...
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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

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Dasha has been taking care of our 2 year old daughter and at times our 6 year old for the past 10+ months. She is AWESOME. Since the first day we have really appreciated her professionalism and the warmth she has shown to our daughters. Both our girls LOVE her so...

Sarosh S.

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Rachel W.


Fairfax, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part/Full-Time Caregiver

4.4

(7)

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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My kids just love Rachel! She is super sweet and dependable. Rachel has been babysitting for my family for our occasional date nights for almost a year now. I always have peace of mind knowing my two boys are in good hands when I leave the house."

Maria F.

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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 has been such a gem to my family and kids. She is excellent with listening and communicating with kids and I would love to have her watch them again! 5 stars"

Jae B.

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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & 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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Steven W.


Ashburn, VA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Helping Differently-Abled Individuals Increase Their Independence

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have more than 18 years of experience working with differently-abled individuals who fall on the spectrum, are ADD, ADHD, ODD, and more. My passion is to help clients reach their God given potential no matter what issues they may be facing in life. l really love supporting clients in becoming more independent. I also, support...
5.0
"I hired Steven last year to work with my son A who had pretty much been isolated during COVID. I wanted Steven to help him with daily living activities and also to get him more active. I feel grateful to have found Steven as he has been so good with A. He's...

Natalie R.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Reston, VA

Dasha W.

5.0

Dasha has been taking care of our 2 year old daughter and at times our 6 year old for the past 10+ months. She is AWESOME. Since the first day we have really appreciated her professionalism and the warmth she has shown to our daughters. Both our girls LOVE her so much. She takes feedback really well...

- Sarosh S.

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.

Taylor G.

5.0

Taylor has been such a gem to my family and kids. She is excellent with listening and communicating with kids and I would love to have her watch them again! 5 stars

- Jae B.

Sophia S.

5.0

We had Sophia as a full time nanny from when my daughter was around 7 months - 11 months old. She was great with her - very responsible, communicative, and trustworthy. My daughter has some medical complexities that required Sophia to learn some special things for her care, including learning about...

- Rachel T.

Steven W.

5.0

I hired Steven last year to work with my son A who had pretty much been isolated during COVID. I wanted Steven to help him with daily living activities and also to get him more active. I feel grateful to have found Steven as he has been so good with A. He's patient and kind but also understands...

- Natalie R.

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