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Alexis F.


Stephens City, VA

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

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Hi there!! I am a passionate, reliable and dedicated caregiver with extensive experience in supporting individuals with special needs. With a compassionate approach and a deep understanding of diverse abilities. im very skilled in communication, adaptive techniques, and fostering meaningful connections, ensuring that each...
I have been babysitting regularly since I was 14 years old. I recently graduated with a degree in Art Education and am currently teaching art at an elementary school, so I have plenty of experience working with multiple children in a classroom setting as well. I would love to help young students with their school work and do fun...
Helen can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Makensey C.


Stephens City, VA

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Getting To Know Me:

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

A little about me, I've moved a round a lot in my lifetime, but am a Georgian at heart. I am the eldest daughter out of 3 kids. I moved to Virginia 2 years ago and have loved it ever since! In those 2 years, I have worked with special needs children. I am currently an RBT ( Registered Behavioral Technician ) and I implemented...
Makensey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Sueli E.


Winchester, VA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Care!

5.0

(1)

I love children especially those who need special care. I work with many different kids and work for different agencies on call. I have more than 20 years of experiences with all children. God created all of them and did not make any mistake; love love with all my heart.
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Genevieve R.


Front Royal, VA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Montessori Teacher And Parent Educator

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Overnights Short term, full or part time In-room/suite care while you have dinner Potty Training The oldest of 7 children, I was well-versed in infants and toddlers by the time I took an au pair position in Switzerland at 19. When I returned, I worked toward my associate degree focusing in Psychology in Northern Virginia, while...
Genevieve can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Genevieve has my highest recommendation! She watched my daughter and friends son (both infants) while we had dinner at Glen Gordon Manor. Genevieve was punctual, warm, knowledgeable, careful and attentive. If we return to the area with children we will definitely...

Rachel R.

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Sybil C.


Winchester, VA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 15 years experience in caring for special needs children. I have experience with kids who are autistic as well as those on with behavioral disorders.
5.0
"Sybil was our night nurse when we had our second child, and what an absolute blessing she was. We had 2 children close in age and my husband works a very physical and stressful job. I don't know what I would have done without her caring, empathetic, kindness to our...

Marion H.

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Edward S.


Strasburg, VA

$25-35/hr2 yrs exp

Youth Pastor With Special Needs Experienced

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm retired pastor who worked 20 years with youth and 15 years with Celebrate Recovery groups caring for people with emotional needs. My goal about care-giving is no only have fun. I have joy when establish a strong connection and build secure attachment with people. I enjoy my family: my wife, three children and three...
5.0
"Edward is kind, responsible, and insightful. He immediately connected with our son."

Donna T.

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Tanya K.


Winchester, VA

$24/hr10 yrs exp

4.0

(5)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have many working experiences with children including as a full-time nanny when I was a college student, and again as a stay-at-home mom to several children over the years. In addition, I've been a private teacher for a special needs child, a church nursery worker, a Sunday School teacher, hospice respite care volunteer, and a...
Tanya can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Tanya is professional and friendly. She treats everyone as family."

Gretchen C.

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Karen S.


Winchester, VA

$20/hr20 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Miss Karen. (But not "A Karen", LOL!) I have 30 years of experience raising five children of my own, two of them with special needs. Also, I have over 40 years of experience working with infants and toddlers, preschoolers, schoolagers and tweens! I can assist with light housekeeping, meal prep, and cooking. I am...
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Karen has been an excellent sitter for my 1 year old daughter. I really appreciated how thoughtful she is and asks questions ahead of her visit to make sure everything is perfect. Communication is great and my daughter has a great time every visit. I would...

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I am a mother of 2 with one on the way, love working with kids, have references if needed! I have a special needs child so am used to working closely with them. I am willing to come into your home.
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Erica A.


Middletown, VA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

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My name is Erica, I'm 22 years old and I am a nanny with 5 years' experience looking for a nanny position. My experience starts at the ages of newborn to 13 years old. I previously have been an au pair for 1 year and 4 months. A bit about me: 1- I'm originally from Brazil and I speak Portuguese, English and a little bit of...
Erica can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Susan W.


Front Royal, VA

$16-22/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caretaker

Hi I'm Soki. I'm patient, enthusiastic, and driven to be a positive presence. I am experienced with autistic individuals and have a lot of patience and care for special needs. I stay engaged and interactive. I utilize creativity, imagination, and exploration through play. I am a role model of kindness and compassion. My...
Susan can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
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Eleanor D.


Front Royal, VA

$18-20/hr6 yrs exp

Happy And Experienced :)

I've got 11 siblings and years of experience babysitting families with lots of children. I can do overnight stays and help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. I've taught art classes to middle schoolers and have lots of experience with crafts and fun activities for kids. I'm CPR certified, and have worked with special needs...
Eleanor can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Stefanie D.


Winchester, VA

$14-24/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Mom That Does It All

A little bit about me. 43-year-old, Mother of 2, have been caring for children for 30 years. I have cared for multiple children with special needs. I have experience from newborns to adults. Willing to help with meal prep, light housekeeping and pets. I have the ability to help with homework. I enjoy the outdoors as well as...
Stefanie can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Raeann P.


Middletown, VA

$13-18/hr4 yrs exp

I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Crafts and Cooking/Meal Preparation. Have work with kids with special needs for a few years.
Raeann can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
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Dina L.


Winchester, VA

$25-35/hr1 yrs exp

Experience With Autism

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with a family for a year helping their daughter who was autistic. She made great improvements and attended public school.
I have 2 kids of my own and have watched many others I have references if needed. I love working with people with special needs. Its so rewarding
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Helen S.


Front Royal, VA

$13-17/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

I am a registered nurse working for the last 2. 5 years. I have had experience working as an in-home care attendant for a young man with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy 8 years ago and have worked as a personal attendant for multiple families ever since. I have a great passion for assisting those in the disability community, and...
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Savannah V.


Boyce, VA

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter Available

I have over 5 years of experience working with children and children with special needs. I received my degree in Youth Development and Psychology from the University of Virginia, and I have been a tutor, nanny, and most recently a full-time teacher. I am going to graduate school to become a counselor in the fall, so am just...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Zelina M.


Front Royal, VA

$13-15/hr

Caregiver/Nanny

I am young at heart caregiver who truly enjoys interacting with children. I am a mother of one adult daughter. Also, I am a former LPN with special needs experience.
Zelina can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Stephens City, VA

Genevieve R.

5.0

Genevieve has my highest recommendation! She watched my daughter and friends son (both infants) while we had dinner at Glen Gordon Manor. Genevieve was punctual, warm, knowledgeable, careful and attentive. If we return to the area with children we will definitely contact her again.

- Rachel R.

Sybil C.

5.0

Sybil was our night nurse when we had our second child, and what an absolute blessing she was. We had 2 children close in age and my husband works a very physical and stressful job. I don't know what I would have done without her caring, empathetic, kindness to our little girl. It helped me be a...

- Marion H.

Edward S.

5.0

Edward is kind, responsible, and insightful. He immediately connected with our son.

- Donna T.

Tanya K.

5.0

Courteous, honest and dependable. Tanya became a member of the family and I am grateful to have met and hire her. Highly recommend!

- Dana B.

Karen S.

5.0

Karen was wonderful with my 6mo daughter. We will definitely be reaching out to her again in the future.

- Care member

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