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Dorothy F.


Brunswick, MD

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Patient, Kind, Encouraging Fun Maker Looking For Fun Seeking Friend To Spend Days With

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For the last 10+ years I have taken care of children and adults that just needed a little more love and help to make life easier and more joyful for their families. In my last 2 nanny jobs, I worked with families that included extra special kiddos. In non COVID times, our days were spent on adventures and outings focusing on...
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Julie H.


Leesburg, VA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Enthusiastic, positive, and caring registered nurse with a large variety of experience. Happy to help however I can.
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Christy A.


Lovettsville, VA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Christy's Care Services

Serving and caring for others is a passion of mine. I served my community as a Girl Scout for 12 years, my country as a Congressional Aide, and many families as both a regular babysitter and as a nanny to three boys. I have assisted hospice with care of my grandparents and most recently provided care for a lovely lady with ALS...
Christy can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, home modification, errands, light cleaning, respite care & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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Teigin P.


Purcellville, VA

$26-37/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs

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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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
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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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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: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Jalyn D.


Leesburg, VA

$10-15/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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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

$10-15/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...
Hi! My name is Peyton, im 18 and looking for a first nanny job! I worked in a preschool for 4 years as a teaching assistant and have babysat since I was 13. I also have experience working with children who have special needs! Im best as helping kids learn basic skills, counting, language etc, but I love to play and color too...
Peyton can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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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: Grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Rachelle is very good with the kids! I have been using her for a year now and she was able to accommodate the kids by picking them up and also watching them! My kids had so much fun with her and they are always excited to see her! I continue to use her even now!...

Massi S.

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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

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