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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Leesburg, VA

The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Leesburg, VA

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Lori S.


Leesburg, VA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Stop and Smell the Roses....

5.0

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I have MUCH experience with individuals with various special needs. I am PRN overnights on occasion contracting with the government for woman whom have been warded to the state and found to have severe psychological diagnoses. It gives great satisfaction to encourage them to lead productive/social lives(safely) promoting a...
5.0
"5 big stars for Lori! She did an amazing job with my autistic son., I really could not have asked for more. Lori jumped right in, and hit the ground running. She knew exactly how to approach and interact with...

Reviewed by Kim M.

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Jessica M.


Leesburg, VA

$15-30/hr6 yrs exp

4.7

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Good afternoon I love caring for others. I have been a caregiver for the past 6 years. I have worked with infants, children, adults, and seniors. Providing care enables me to make a difference in someone's else life by assisting them with their everyday routine. I can assist with personal hygiene (toileting/ showers), meals,...
5.0
"Jessica is a sharp young woman who provided terrific care. She took the time to understand the nature of this assignment (post surgical recovery). While her assignment was short, she proved herself...

Reviewed by Tracey H.

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Mariet B.


Leesburg, VA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Date Night

5.0

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Hello There Parents! I am back!! I am an experienced special needs / mental health caregiver. I have a passion for working with youth and young adults with different developmental disorders. I've done 10+ years of in home services. I am looking to serve a wonderful family part time or help parents get out an have a date...
5.0
"Mariet is such a blessing to our family. She has earned the title of Best Sitter EVER by my son. I could not agree with him more. Mariet has quickly become a part of our family. She is reliable and timely. She...

Reviewed by Lisa R.

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Rachel L.


Leesburg, VA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Caring, Adult Available For Child Care

5.0

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I am a 53-year-old happily married woman born in Washington DC. I have lived in Loudoun County for over 15 years. I have 20+years of childcare experience that started with helping watch my niece when she was between 5-8yrs old. I would drive her to appts and soccer practice eventually becoming asst coach of her team. Since then...
5.0
"Extraordinary! That is the best way to describe Rachel. From the minute I opened my door to her 7 minutes early, to the moment she tenderly greeted my 6 year old and sat down to play with her, and she asked me...

Reviewed by Joanna G.

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Lori S.


Leesburg, VA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver/Day Support Specialist

3.8

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I firmly believe that life is too short not to love what you do, children and elders have a way of bringing out the best in life and in me. Having attended school for nursing, I am CPR/First Aid and Medication Administration certified, as well as hold a CDA in Early Childhood Education with an emphasis on working with...
5.0
"She just loves children and does great - her own children are proof"

Reviewed by Miriam M.

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Ashley M.


Leesburg, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

5.0

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CURRENTLY LOOKING TO START WEEK OF JUNE 24th 2024 Hi all! I am a career Nanny/Caregiver. I started working with children since the age of 10. Including; newborns, infants, twins, triplets and special needs! I also have a passion for animals and am very knowledgeable on small pets to farm animals. My start and end times are a...
5.0
"Ashley is extremely professional and absolutely wonderful with our son. Our son absolutely loves her. She was always on time and was always amazing communicating with us to let us know how things were going...

Reviewed by Care member

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Jenna B.


Leesburg, VA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi! My name is Jenna and I just recently graduated from Virginia Tech. I have been nannying, babysitting, and pet sitting for over seven years. I was most recently CPR and AED certified in 2020 with the Red Cross. In high school I volunteered with special needs children and participated in Adaptive PE day! I love to have fun,...
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Ana T.


Leesburg, VA

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Sitter For All Ages

5.0

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I am 23-year-old nurse who loves taking care of kids and really wants something to do with her free time. I come from a big family (I have 10 siblings) so I have been taking care of children since I was very young. I have experience working with special needs kids. I am able to do most everything from cleaning, laundry, helping...
5.0
"Ana is great with littles and quickly became a part of our family. She is smart, can think/act independently, and is also a great listener and I trust her to keep my littles safe and happy. She's calm in chaos,...

Reviewed by Kathryn W.

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Maria P.


Leesburg, VA

$25-50/hr8 yrs exp

Let Me Become Part Of Your Team!

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I'd describe my personality as bubbly, caring, and dependable I like caring for people with special needs because I've been called to serve children and individuals with disabilities. I love having a positive impact on their lives. I'm looking for a job that offers me being a trusted part of a team of caregivers (parents,...
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Maria-paula P.


Leesburg, VA

$17-25/hr6 yrs exp

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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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Sarah G.


Leesburg, VA

$18-25/hr6 yrs exp

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I have 6 years of professional experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Dressing Assistance. I am a speech language pathology graduate student and will earn my master's in May of 2024. I have most experience working with children, teens, and adults with various disabilities, but also have experience with infants...
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Kathryn L.


Leesburg, VA

$17-40/hr

My name is Kathryn L.

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Hi! My name is Kathryn L. & I am 18 years old. My whole school life I have grown up around children with special needs. I have even had personal experiences with my boyfriend's brother who has down syndrome. I know how to take care of them & their needs. I have developed many skills of how to take care of them and how to make...
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Julie H.


Leesburg, VA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

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


Leesburg, VA

$25-30/hr1 yrs exp

Registered Nurse With Loving Heart

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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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Mariet B.


Leesburg, VA

$25-35/hr7 yrs exp

Let's Team Up!

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Hello Parents, Im back! Oh my dream continues to be able to open up a special needs after school program! I know the need is high! and there are so many children that would benefit from it! Until then, I am providing in home services providing care and teaching basic ADLS and independent skill building. Speech and Language...
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Alick M.


Leesburg, VA

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs Sitter, Children's Writer, And Storyteller

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I have 1 year of experience as a teacher's assistant. I can help with Light Housekeeping, errands, child care and Carpooling. As a high functioning autistic adult, I am intimately familiar with special needs and love working with children.
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Sarah G.


Leesburg, VA

$20/hr8 yrs exp

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I have 10 years experience working as a babysitter and six years of experience as a professional in-home care attendant for children with special needs. I am a speech therapy student and am CPR/First Aid certified for children and infants. I love kids and love working with kids and will be beginning a speech therapy internship...
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Maria P.


Leesburg, VA

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny And Household Manager

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I'd describe my personality as bubbly, caring, and dependable I like caring for people with special needs because I've been called to serve children and individuals with disabilities.
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Lauri O.


Leesburg, VA

$16-21/hr3 yrs exp

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I have been a substitute teacher for 3 years. This has allowed me to obtain strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport with students. These past three years, I have gained hands on training to help students with their educational needs. I have also spent a lot of time in the special...
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Ella D.


Leesburg, VA

$16-50/hr3 yrs exp

All About Me

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Hi! I have always loved babysitting and spending time with kids, whether it's an exciting day outdoors, doing crafts or just having fun around the house. I have been babysitting for over 3 years now and am American Heart Association certified in CPR and first aid. I'm just graduating high school and love playing lacrosse and...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Leesburg, VA

Lori S.

5.0

5 big stars for Lori! She did an amazing job with my autistic son., I really could not have asked for more. Lori jumped right in, and hit the ground running. She knew exactly how to approach and interact with my son, and she needed very little direction from me. Her professional background was very...

- Kim M.

Jessica M.

5.0

Jessica is a sharp young woman who provided terrific care. She took the time to understand the nature of this assignment (post surgical recovery). While her assignment was short, she proved herself responsible, dependable and empathetic. I would recommend her.

- Tracey H.

Mariet B.

5.0

Mariet is such a blessing to our family. She has earned the title of Best Sitter EVER by my son. I could not agree with him more. Mariet has quickly become a part of our family. She is reliable and timely. She interacts so well with kids of various ages. She offers insight and feedback on a daily...

- Lisa R.

Rachel L.

5.0

Extraordinary! That is the best way to describe Rachel. From the minute I opened my door to her 7 minutes early, to the moment she tenderly greeted my 6 year old and sat down to play with her, and she asked me questions about S.'s care - things I had not even thought to bring up - I knew I could...

- Joanna G.

Lori S.

5.0

Lori conducted herself very professionally, jumping right in wherever she was most needed. I appreciated the eagerness to help in whatever capacity and the attitude she carried while doing it. I trusted my family ( my children, my Mother in law, our home and our furry family members with her and was...

- Joe S.

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

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Leesburg, VA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.