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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Sterling, VA

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Sterling, VA

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Karen W.


Sterling, VA

$20/hr1 yrs exp

A Helping Hand

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I have 1 year of experience helping seniors outside of my family and 10 years helping seniors in my family with special needs and considerations. I enjoy providing the gentle touch (and sometimes the firm touch) required to tend to their needs, safety, and happiness. I look forward to speaking with you about your loved ones'...
Karen can also help with: Errands
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Elizabeth F.


Herndon, VA

$25-50/hr7 yrs exp

From Texas

5.0

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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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Erika O.


Ashburn, VA

$14-25/hr7 yrs exp

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.

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Stephanie G.


Herndon, VA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

RBT/CNA

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.

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Alexa R.


Vienna, VA

$10-20/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time/Occasional Babysitter And Swim Instructor With Weekend And Summer Availability

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, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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.

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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
"Steve cares for my teenage special needs son every afternoon after school. He is great with getting him outside for some exercise every day after a long day at school."

Mark S.

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Jenn O.


Herndon, VA

$20-35/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Jenn! I have had experience caring for all ages of children. Most recently I nannied for a loving family with a 6-year-old girl and 2-year-old boy. I was with their family for two years, and sadly had to leave the position to go back to school for photography. I've also taught primary aged children at...
Jenn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Jenn is amazing!!! She became part of our family and we are still in touch. I will personally pay you back for her services if you find different!!! She cared for our two and six year old for almost two years, as well as our dog. Punctual, dependable and overall...

David R.

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Luisa A.


Ashburn, VA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Personal Assistant

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver for 15 years. I worked for 11 years with special needs kids. I enjoy taking care of adults, and I have great references.
Luisa can also help with: Personal care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Luisa is a great care giver. She took care of my parents and I could not have asked for a better person to be with my parents when I couldn’t. She was so kind and reliable. It gave me peace of mind knowing that I had someone I could rely on. "

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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: 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.

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Elsy L.


Chantilly, VA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

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: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Elsy is great! She sat for our twin boys one evening in June 2022. She helped them with dinner, play time, and getting to bed. Our boys enjoyed their time with her and hope to see her again!"

Wayne P.

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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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Traci J.


Ashburn, VA

$30-47/hr10 yrs exp

Former Teacher With Over 15 Years Of Childcare Experience

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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Traci was punctual, reliable, and very attentive to my children. They had plenty of fun with her without using any devices, which was a big plus for me. I would hire her again."

Ruth O.

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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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & 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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Aida G.


Chantilly, VA

$18-50/hr10 yrs exp

RETIRED TEACHER

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

RETIRED public school special needs teaching assistant . Worked with kids for 23 plus years.
Aida can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Madison M.


Ashburn, VA

$14-23/hr3 yrs exp

I have been working with kids for years and I love it! I am currently in school to become a teacher and love it! I have experience with all ages and some experience working with kids with special needs.
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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: Light cleaning, transportation, home modification, meal prep, mobility assistance, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Caroline S.


Oakton, VA

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Summer Nanny Available

I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I have had experience with all ages of children. I have 3 siblings and a lot of younger cousins so I grew up babysitting. I was a full time nanny for a family with two children, one with special needs while I was in college.
Caroline can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Natalia G.


Vienna, VA

$14-19/hr4 yrs exp

Hi! I am a student at Cornell University looking for a summer job. I love kids and have approximately 4 years of experience working with kids with special needs through school and a therapeutic organization. I have received proper emergency training from CPR certification and First Aid training programs directed towards caring...
Natalia can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Katherine D.


Chantilly, VA

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

A Teacher Looking To Provide After School Nannying!

Hi there! My name is Katherine & I'm a high school special education teacher in Chantilly, VA. I am looking to work as an after school nanny and/or tutor this school year. I am able to leave work at 2:50pm, so I would be able to pick up children from school as well as provide babysitting and homework help. I would like to be...
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Sarah G.


Fairfax, VA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Enthusiastic, Active, And Creative Sitter

Hi, I'm looking for some fun, outdoor-loving kids to look after this summer! I have experience working in both schools and summer camps, planning creative day-long workshops, teaching structured and free-flow lessons, and assisting with summer learning goals. In the past, I've worked extensively with special needs children as...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sterling, VA

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.

Erika O.

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 even brought activity material....

- Abimbola O.

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.

Alexa R.

5.0

Alexa watched my 7 & 4 yr old on one occasion. She came for an in-home interview prior to babysitting and was on time for both the interview and babysitting appointment. She was professional as well as pleasant. My kids really liked her. We would call her again.

- Christy S.

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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Ratings for Sterling, VA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Sterling, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.