Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Reston, VA
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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Reston, VA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Reston, VA
Susan A.
Potomac, MD
$35-42/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced.special Needs Mom. Looking To See What I Can Learn From Your Child, As Well As What I
4.8
(10)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Work with various levels of autism, verbal & nonverbal, behavioral, children with feeding tubes, children with emotional, mental and or physical disorders to minimal LD.
Each is a child and unique and first a individual, whom wants to learn, love play and be accepted like everyone else.
4.0
"Susan is very kind. She helps my mother who can be very stubborn and not very nice at times due to dementia. Susan is patient with her."
Gene F.
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Resume and reference's available upon request!
Licensed RBT and Certified Nursing Assistant. Experienced and kind. Flexible in working with most levels of special needs and behaviors. Looking to improve quality of life and help with community immersion when possible. I'm available any combination of hours between 12-8 p.m. M-F.
5.0
"Stephanie is a great caregiver! She has been working with my son for over a year (before we moved) who has multiple disabilities.. She was always very patient, kind and caring with him. Stephanie is very reliable, easy to communicate with, punctual and honest...
Victoria M.
Sharon P.
Vienna, VA
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a doula and newborn care specialist. I have experience with twins, triplets, preemies, and children with special needs. I started working with families more than 20 years ago. I am available for day, overnight, and 24 hours shifts. I support families physically, educationally, and emotionally so the transition of adding a...
Sharon can also help with: Travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Sharon as an overnight douala after birth of our first daughter, being first time parents we needed a lot of hand holding and training. Sharon educated us along taking care of her so we can rest during the night and be prepared to take care of her on our...
Soha R.
Adriana B.
Herndon, VA
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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.
Elsy L.
Chantilly, VA
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a graduate from at George Mason University. I received my bachelor's in Social Work. I have completed 5 years of early childhood and teacher education courses throughout my career. During that time, I also worked at a licensed day care for 3 years and interned in public school preschool and elementary school. I have 5 years...
Elsy can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Elsy for a Super Bowl date night and she was right on time, calm, and competent. All our girls had a good time, the toddler got to bed smoothly, and we plan to hire her again!"
Mary B.
Viviana R.
Fairfax, VA
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
I Have Been Working With Two Wonderful Autistic Little Boys For The Past 3 Years.
5.0
(1)
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.
Alicia T.
Fairfax, VA
$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
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.
Emily T.
Fairfax, VA
$33-80/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(20)
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(1)
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.
Erika O.
Ashburn, VA
$14-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting ever since I was 12 y/o. It started out as watching over the younger kids in my neighborhood since I was the oldest kid there. In addition to this, I'd play with and watch over my younger cousins at family reunions while they were infants-toddlers. I volunteered at a local church through a youth bible...
Erika can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Erika is my 3 year old daughter's absolute favorite sitter! I love having her babysit too. She's punctual, dependable, and has even made herself available at the last minute when I had projects at work to complete. She plays with my daughter, reads to her, and has...
Abimbola O.
Damaris H.
Ashburn, VA
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(1)
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...
Alexa R.
Vienna, VA
$10-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Part-time/Occasional Babysitter And Swim Instructor With Weekend And Summer Availability
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Alexa and I have over 7 years of experience working with kids starting at infant age, up through middle school age. I am CPR certified and used to be a competitive swimmer, so I can not only teach kids to swim, but I also know excellent pool and bathtub safety. In addition, I have experience with and am comfortable...
Alexa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alexa has been our babysitter for over a year now & is always the first call we make.
Alexa shows up on time, in a cheerful mood and always ready to engage with my 2 year old. She has always followed our directions & respected the schedule and rules we have in...
Toni H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Imoni! I have 11 years of childcare experience that expands across all age groups (including families of multiples and individuals with special needs). I also have a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and previously worked at 2 outpatient pediatric therapy clinics. I currently work part-time and am looking for...
Imoni can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kids love her, very reliable, dependable and helpful!"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have a FULL-TIME (9-6) JOB but am interested in doing some childcare in the evenings/overnight (after 6:30) or weekends.
I have been baby-sitting since I was 12 years old. I have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the University of South Carolina. I taught third grade for three years, with special needs...
Traci can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Traci has been taking incredible care of our son for over a year now and we highly recommend her. She is engaged and enthusiastic, responsible and dependable, and goes above and beyond and it's outstanding!"
Elizabeth S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a mother with beautiful postive energy and I love helping and caring for other in category of Children, seniors and Special Needs people
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"My son loved Olivia, she was so warm and and very easy for him to open up to. I look forward to seeing Olivia again!"
Briggs B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was a bible camp counselor and tutor. I taught Math, History and English. A good portion of children I worked with had behavioral, processing, executive or cognitive disorders and required a particular, special touch.
I'm very giggly and sweet but believe in discipline, I maintain a loving yet firm nature about me. It's very...
5.0
"Corrin was a camp counselor and tutor with us. She was very good with the kids and they all loved her. Unfortunately our organization no longer allows women to teach due to personal beliefs but loved her while we had her."
Kenny B.
Karla S.
Sterling, VA
$25-35/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Highly-dependable, nurturing caregiver with a compassionate nature and 4 years extensive experience in providing prompt and friendly care to elderly and disabled clients. A warm-hearted individual who performs personal care activities in a compassionate and friendly manner that maximizes residents independence and dignity in a...
5.0
"Karla is dependable and trustworthy. I would work with her anytime. She is always on time and very flexible. "
kathleen C.
5.0
(8)
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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Reston, VA
Susan A.
5.0
Susan is very caring and helpful. She did great with my son.
- Alin C.
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.
Stephanie G.
5.0
Stephanie is a great caregiver! She has been working with my son for over a year (before we moved) who has multiple disabilities.. She was always very patient, kind and caring with him. Stephanie is very reliable, easy to communicate with, punctual and honest person. Our family would definitely...
- Victoria M.
Sharon P.
5.0
We had the pleasure of working with Sharon for approximately 18 months from 2022 to 2024. Sharon first met our daughter when she was 4 months old and finished with us when she was 21 months old. In that time, we witnessed a person of incredible talent, professionalism, nurturing compassion, good...
- Tiffany 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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