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Teigin P.


Purcellville, VA

$26-37/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs

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I have helped those with needles divergence time ways to reasonably communicate their needs without hurting others.
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Mely A.


Purcellville, VA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic Granny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have plenty experience with newborn babies, infant, toddler and preschooler. I worked in the advertising world most of my life. But the last 10 years I have earned my living spending my days with small children and with special needs kids, working as a Therapist Support. It is so rewarding to teach them and see their...
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Stephanie M.


Leesburg, VA

$25-30/hr1 yrs exp

Registered Nurse With Loving Heart

Hi there! My name is Stephanie & I decided to include pieces of the nursing philosophy I wrote my senior semester. What I Know For Sure .. a column written by Oprah Winfrey that is always found on last page of her magazine in every issue is my mental candy. I have conversations with myself inside my head that parallel many of...
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Laura B.


Leesburg, VA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Adult Sitter/Fellow Mom- Available Weekdays And Weekends

I am a mom to three beautiful daughters and looking for part time jobs to fill in the time while they are in school during the week. I also have availability every other weekend for those fellow parents needing a night out knowing their kiddos are in safe hands, having fun! I started babysitting as a young teen and was always...
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
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Mely A.


Purcellville, VA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic Granny

I have plenty experience with newborn babies, infant, toddler and preschooler. The last 10 years I have earned my living spending my days with small children and with special needs kids, working as a Therapeutic Support. It is so rewarding to teach them and see their excitement every time they learn something new. I am a very...
Mely can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Jalyn D.


Leesburg, VA

$13-15/hr5 yrs exp

Hello! Thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I am 25 years old with an extensive background in Early Childhood Education/ Development and Infant Care. I am also a Registered Behavioral Therapist with experience working with children with Special Needs. I have a CPR Certification through Red Cross along with my RBT...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Former nanny, mom of three teens. Experience with children on the spectrum and special needs. Can do overnight care. Coverage areas Western Loudoun, Leesburg.
Christy can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Maria P.


Leesburg, VA

$25-50/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

I'm armed with snacks, patience
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Elizabeth A.


Lovettsville, VA

$13-15/hr3 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I have vast experience in babysitting since I have been babysitting my three younger siblings since age 10. Also, I have extensive experience in handling children with special needs because my brother has special needs. I have been a babysitter to children with ages ranging from 3 months to age 13. -I can prepare and serve...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

I am a recent college graduate who is going back to school for my Master's. I have 6 years direct work experience. I have assisted numerous families in the past in babysitting, pet sitting, and senior care. I have a very diverse background, as I have grown up overseas. I look forward to working with you and your loved ones and...
All of my childcare and volunteer experience has been supporting individuals with different abilities. I have worked at an adaptive summer camp and worked in LCPS.
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Rebeca M.


Leesburg, VA

$21-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hi there, I'm Bec! I started working with kids when I was still a kid my self! I began teaching infants and toddlers how to swim when I was 13. Around the same age, I would go to elementary schools every weekend and participate in a big sister program. In high school I worked with special needs kids as part of the partners...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Please feel free to message me regarding services. Price does vary on size of house! I'm looking forward to hearing back and working with new clients. I work well with pets! I am okay with hourly pay or by the day.
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Luisa A.


Ashburn, VA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Personal Assistant

5.0

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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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Natalia C.


Sterling, VA

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

Kind Sitter

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:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Rachelle K.


Germantown, MD

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Caregiver Available

Hired by 61 families in your neighborhood

I am a responsible, honest, trustworthy adult with 35 years of experience babysitting children and raising my own son, who is 28 years old and now my grandchildren. I have a Top Secret Security Clearance and currently work for the Federal Government in the Pentagon. I have excellent references for both my babysitting experience...
Rachelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rachelle was amazing with our 2 children. Immediately upon our first meeting when she arrived she put my mind at ease and I felt very comfortable leaving our girls in her care. She left our house spotless with all toys put away and dishes washed which we truly...

Katie W.

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Laura S.


Frederick, MD

$21/hr9 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Laura, 26 years old from Brazil, I have been work with kids for 8 years, kids with special need as well. I also feel comfortable spending time with children of all ages. in Brazil I worked as a teacher. Im currently taking care of 4 children: 1, 4, 8 and 10 years old, I have been their baby sitter for 2 years but our...
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Laura was amazing and helped us feel very comfortable leaving our son in her care! She was prompt, flexible and very caring with him. We look forward to using your service again the next time at visit! Many thanks!"

Lori N.

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Rachel G.


Charles Town, WV

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Excellent Nanny/babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have a Bachelors in Human Services with a Child and Family Welfare focus, an Associate's degree in Education, and Early Childhood certificate. I have been working with all ages of children for many years. I have been a nanny for numerous families, worked in day care centers in 4-year-old room as head teacher and also in an...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"we loved Rachel right away because she was so honest and forthcoming with information about herself. I'm a first time mom and feeling that sense of trust was huge for me. she was always great with my son and took him for walks (even on the cold days!) because he...

Rachel T.

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Grecia M.


Sterling, VA

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hello! My Name Is Grecia...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

-I'm currently a nanny to two boys, the oldest is 6 y/o and the youngest is 4 y/0, for 1 one year and four months now -I've cared for a 1 y/o special needs child every Tuesday and Thursday, for three hours each day, for two months in the past -I've babysat two premature newborn twins for two weeks in the past -I've babysat for...
Grecia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Absolute angel! My husband and I have been back in the office and needed a sitter ASAP! Our neighbor had actually recommended her to us and I could not be happier! Such a kind and positive spirit."

Cassandra H.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Waterford, VA

Luisa A.

5.0

Luisa cared for my Grandfather for 13 years and is very skilled both medically but also with handling mood swings and administrative tasks. She has a practical mind and a can do attitude. They became good friends and he relied on her for mail and bills as he lost his sight and mobility. He had...

- Care member

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.

Rachelle K.

5.0

I have been using Rachelle for 3 years now and she is amazing, trust worthy, prompt, and great with kids. She does some light housework related to the kids like cleaning up after their meals and helping them with whatever they need help with. I currently still use Rachelle and will keep using her!

- Care member

Laura S.

5.0

Laura was amazing and helped us feel very comfortable leaving our son in her care! She was prompt, flexible and very caring with him. We look forward to using your service again the next time at visit! Many thanks!

- Lori N.

Rachel G.

5.0

Rachel is an incredible nanny. She has a ton of experience and she goes above and beyond what is asked of her. Kids of all ages naturally gravitate toward her. I would recommend her to any family looking for a loving, caring, fun, active, nurturing, intelligent, experienced caregiver to look after...

- Elizabeth R.

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