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Katlyn L.


Strasburg, VA

$15-50/hr1 yrs exp

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Hello! My name is Kaitlyn and I've had two years professional experience working with children. One year paid in a daycare setting and one year unpaid internship in multiple public schools. I have one on one experience working with special needs children and have overseen classes at max ratio. I have my paraprofessional...
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Raegan F.


Strasburg, VA

$20-30/hr

Senior Care

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Worked in childcare for four years! and also I love taking care Elderly, have a special needs older sibling, and still help care for him, but want to broaden my level of care.
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Tenise A.


Strasburg, VA

$15-50/hr13 yrs exp

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I was a stay home military spouse for 13 years. I am a substitute teacher with Shenandoah County Public schools. I previously was an aide in the special needs classroom. Was a caregiver to my sister with special needs for many years. Was my blind grandmothers home aid and now I assist with her baths several times a week. I am...
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Kaitlin S.


Maurertown, VA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Need A Helping Hand? I Have Two!

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Hello my name is Kaitlin and I am 25 years old. I currently attend Laurel Ridge to obtain my RN and eventually my MD with a primary focus on mental health of early childhood and adolescence. I am studying this because the human body has always amazed me, especially the brain sand how it works! I am the third of eight children...
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Michelle R.


Maurertown, VA

$18-24/hr10 yrs exp

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I've been taking care of special needs off and on my whole life. Starting as a sophomore in high school almost 30 years ago. I love children and the elderly. I'm a fast learner, love taking kiddos out for fun time/learning experiences. I currently work for a home health agency. Would love to take care of your cherished child/...
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Kaytelynn M.


High View, WV

$27/hr5 yrs exp

child care

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Hi! My name is Kaytelynn. I am a caring, reliable 24-year-old who loves kids of all ages. I've been working with kids in various settings, including their homes, my home, various outing locations, & schools. For the last year & a half I've been working as a behavior technician to help families of children with special needs...
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Karen S.


Winchester, VA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi! I'm Miss Karen. (But not THAT Karen, LOL!) I have 29 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...
5.0
"Karen is very detailed, professional, caring, flexible, and dependable. She is my first choice for childcare. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed by Laura R.

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Kyrsten M.


Woodstock, VA

$16-17/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello, my name is Kyrsten I have a 3 years of professional experience with being a nanny as well as I have 2 years of being a babysitter. I have had ages 0-7 and have had as many as five children (including my own) at once. I have three references that I would be more than happy to share! I have experience with nanny share,...
5.0
"I can't say enough amazing things about Kyrsten. We recently moved to the area and it was so nice to have such a reliable person watching our kids. We have two boys (5 & 2), and they adore Kyrsten and her...

Reviewed by Jamie Y.

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Carolyn V.


Stephenson, VA

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter Available In the Ashburn Area

5.0

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I have experience with children of all ages and children with special needs. I am certified in CPR/AED, First Aid and A&E Auto-Injector. I am currently working full-time. However, when available I can work a few hours a day assisting as a mothers helper, nanny/babysitter, date nights or for transportation. Thank you!
5.0
"Carolyn took care of and drove my 2 year old daughter to daycare weekday mornings. She was always reliable, on time, and most importantly, so patient and caring with my daughter. Carolyn really engaged with...

Reviewed by Sukhi S.

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Genevieve R.


Front Royal, VA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Montessori Teacher And Parent Educator

5.0

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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...
5.0
"Genevieve babysat my two boys (11 and 12) for a short out of town trip I had to take. She was kind enough to come last minute after the scheduled sitter came down with COVID. She was coming back from out of...

Reviewed by Joe M.

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Beth D.


Winchester, VA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

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I absolutely love working with kids, they are so innovative and creative. Everyone is unique which is why I love giving children individualized attention. I am Child and Adult First aid and CPR certified. I am an animal lover as I have a dog and also do pet sitting. I am currently an graduate at Shenandoah University working...
5.0
"Beth came to our home numerous times to help provide companion care for my elderly mother who has Alzheimers. She was friendly and outgoing, and did a great job of interacting with my Mom and managing her mood...

Reviewed by Laura F.

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Sybil C.


Winchester, VA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs Children

5.0

(2)

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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...

Reviewed by Marion H.

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Edward S.


Front Royal, VA

$25-35/hr2 yrs exp

Youth Pastor With Special Needs Experienced

5.0

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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 always on time and helps take care of my son with disabilities. He is very caring, dependable, and completes his tasks without any issues. We were able to establish a trusting and positive...

Reviewed by Izumi E.

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Lindsay F.


Front Royal, VA

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

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I worked as an attendant for two years at a private school. I assisted students in all curricular activities as well as extracurricular, speech therapy, summer programs, private tutor, and nanny. I have also managed lessons for therapeutic riding for individuals of all ages with varying cognitive and intellectual disabilities....
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Sileni A.


Stephens City, VA

$23/hr7 yrs exp

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4.7

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Hi, my name is Sileni, and I'm 34-year-old. I'm from Costa Rica. I like to care kids and to teach them to become independent and to learn new things, such as schoolwork, arts and crafts and teaching them Spanish. I love art and books. I have worked as volunteer with special need kids and adolescents in institutions with kids...
5.0
"After looking for what felt like forever, we found Sileni to be our occasional babysitter for our 3 kids, but also a part time nanny for just our 1 year old daughter and she has been a blessing since. She's...

Reviewed by Bianca H.

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Susan W.


Front Royal, VA

$16-22/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caretaker

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Hi I'm patient, enthusiastic, and driven to be a positive presence. I stay engaged and interactive. I utilize creativity, imagination, and exploration through play. I am a role model of kindness and compassion. I have 9 years experience with special needs, nonverbal severe autism. My regular available hours are between...
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Benjamin D.


Boyce, VA

$20-45/hr1 yrs exp

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I have 20 years of experience working with children, with people with special needs, and with elders. My experience has taught me that the heart of my job is meaningful connection, to put myself in another's shoes, and from that place I can then meet the wide array of the needs of my clients. If I put the well being of my...
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Zelina M.


Front Royal, VA

$10-15/hr

Caregiver/Nanny

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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.
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Doris W.


Winchester, VA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

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I have over 10 years of experience with in-home caregiving and over six years working with a professional home care agency. In my position with the home care agency, I received regular instruction regarding caring for elderly patients with special needs related to Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's, MS, strokes, and other...
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Tara L.


Winchester, VA

$15-20/hr

Music Therapy

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Hi my name is Tara. I have 20 years experience as a music therapist working with individuals with various special needs. My 10-year-old son also has Autism. So on a personal level, I can relate. I have worked in the school setting as a music therapist pre COVID for 5 years with children ranging from elementary to high school...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Strasburg, VA

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

Kyrsten M.

5.0

I can't say enough amazing things about Kyrsten. We recently moved to the area and it was so nice to have such a reliable person watching our kids. We have two boys (5 & 2), and they adore Kyrsten and her daughter. She is always on time, has a very safe a reliable car, and makes sure all my requests...

- Jamie Y.

Carolyn V.

5.0

Carolyn is so wonderful with our 18 month old daughter, she is very genuine and has such a sweet disposition, we hope that she will watch our girl for years to come!

- Emily T.

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.

Beth D.

5.0

Beth came to our home numerous times to help provide companion care for my elderly mother who has Alzheimers. She was friendly and outgoing, and did a great job of interacting with my Mom and managing her mood changes. I would recommend Beth highly.

- Laura F.

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