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Katherine H.


Fairfax, VA

$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

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Hi, I'm Katie! I have 7 years of babysitting experience and a year of nanny experience! I have experience watching 4 kids at a time, experience with twins, and about 3 years of experience watching kids with special needs! I also have over 100 hours of volunteering with kids and adults with special needs including ADHD, Down...
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Joseph W.


Fairfax, VA

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

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Over 18 years working with people with special needs. Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, have worked at Northern Virginia Training Center, Fairfax County Group Homes and took care of man with Down syndrome for 5 years. Primarily interested in working with people with disabilities. I'd describe my personality as reliable,...
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Maria V.


Fairfax, VA

$25-28/hr • 5 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking For Full Time Position

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Hi! My name is Maria. I am looking nanny/babysitter position. I am 24 years old. I enjoy being outside, trying new recipes, and playing board games. I have lots of experience working with kids of all ages. Last school year, I worked as a 3rd grade teacher. In college I was a Summer Nanny for 3 summers/breaks to a family with...
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Arielle G.


Centreville, VA

$30-40/hr • 6 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter, Caregiver, House Sitter, Etc.

5.0

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My name is Arielle and I am a nationally certified Adapted Physical Education Teacher with a master's degree in Adapted Physical Activity, and a bachelor's degree in health and physical education. I recently left my job as an Adapted PE teacher in Fairfax County Public Schools. I left the school system because I want to have a...
5.0
"Arielle watched my teenage special needs son this past summer. She helped him with his morning routine and took him to summer camp. She was great with him and he really enjoyed their time together."

Reviewed by Mark S.

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Danielle D.


Annandale, VA

$16-21/hr • 1 yrs exp

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Hello my name is Danielle and I am a 19 yr old student. I have 19 yrs worth of experience with the disabled as my aunt has Down syndrome and I currently live with her. I have spent time volunteering with the special needs department in high school along with my local church's special needs outreach program. I'll make sure your...
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Rebecca K.


Reston, VA

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

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I am currently going to Marymount University to study Special Education. I have a passion for helping people. I have experience with infants, children, and adults with special needs. This includes Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, and more.
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Gabrielle S.


Burke, VA

$11-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

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Hi there! I'm gabby and I would love to work as your babysitter! I have experience working as a summer camp counselor (which means I am child and infant CPR certified) with kids of all different ages and backgrounds! I also have 3 years worth of experience working with children with special needs such as autism (verbal and non...

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I used to work at a caregiving center for about two months. While I was there I worked with a variety of disorders such as Down syndrome, autism, etc.
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Andrea D.


Annandale, VA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Dynamic Personal Support Attendant Available

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Hi! I'm Andrea! I have 7 years of experience working with multiple disabilities including CP, Autism, and Down Syndrome just to name a few. I have worked with children and adults. I enjoy meeting new people and making a connection with them. I am passionate about what I do and I love my job. I am CNA and CPR certified. In...
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Maria T.


Manassas, VA

$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Part-time Care

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I'm a mental health therapist for children and adolescents looking for part-time or occasional work as a babysitter. I have worked as a nanny for children of all ages with various disabilities including Autism, Down's Syndrome, and Muscular Dystrophy for the past almost 8 years. I am hard-working, patient, kind, and I have...
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Romina K.


Chantilly, VA

$17-22/hr • 5 yrs exp

Loving Caregiver: Pets, Children & Special Needs

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I have over 6 years of experience caring for children, ranging from energetic 5-year-olds to responsible teenagers (ages 5-15). In addition, I've spent the past 3 years providing dedicated care for a special needs child with Down syndrome. I'm passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for all children to...
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Margery D.


Gaithersburg, MD

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

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I have had experience being a nanny for children aged 3 months to 12 years. I have babysat families with multiples and as well as children with special needs. I tutored children for many years and I used to be a swim instructor for children under 10. I have two sets of young twins in my family and I have many cousins that I have...
4.0
"Did not interview with her, no information to submit."

Reviewed by Lisa F.

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Lourdes F.


Rockville, MD

$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Experienced Nurse from El Salvador Available to Work Part or Full Time

5.0

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I am a nurse graduate in my country of El Salvador and I have a lot of experience working as a babysitter. One year ago I worked as an aide in a school for kids with special needs in Arlington Co., VA, it was an interesting job because I had the opportunity to know more about Autism, Down syndrome, etc. Working with and...
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Margery D.


Gaithersburg, MD

$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Special Needs

5.0

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I have a passion for working with people with special needs. Growing up, I was very involved and close with my brother who has Down Syndrome. Before I started teaching, I was a Job Coach for adults with disabilities helping my clients thrive at their jobs.
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"She is delightful and very caring. She understands the needs of our family and is happy to help us as we need her."

Reviewed by Charles A.

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Liza B.


Washington, DC

$18-27/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter/Tutor

5.0

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Hi my name is Liza and I am a speech pathology masters student at George Washington University. I graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in speech communication disorders. I have babysat kids of all ages (newborn +) and have experience with a wide range of special needs (down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy...
5.0
"Liza did an excellent job taking care of our energetic 2 year old son. We will most certainly call her again when we need a date night babysitter!"

Reviewed by Jelena M.

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Sally L.


Arlington, VA

$15-20/hr

Occupational Therapist Doctorate

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Hi there! My name is Sally and I am newly graduated from the University of Tennessee's Occupational Therapy Doctorate program. I also have a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology from Virginia Tech. I have clinical experience in a outpatient pediatric clinic and have worked with a variety of diagnoses, including but not limited to...

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Hi! My name is Luisa, I'm from Colombia, I'm an English, French, and Spanish teacher. I have worked with kids the last 4 years, they were children of different ages including, new borns and teenagers, I have experience with special needs, because at the university we worked with kids who have special needs. Also, I took care...
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Maria H.


Ashburn, VA

$10-15/hr

Part Time Caregiver Available

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I have worked with special needs children diagnosed with down syndrome for 2 years. I work with Occupational Therapists and Speech Therapists and am currently learning American Sign Language. I enjoy working with infants and have 4 adult/teenage children of my own.

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Throughout my life, my family has been very involved with the special needs community. First and foremost at home, with my cousin K. who has Down Syndrome. Growing up with and around K. allowed me to become more knowledgeable of special needs individuals. Additionally, throughout my time at school, I have participated in a LINKS...
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Frances J.


Washington, DC

$17-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

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I am a special education teacher. I have experience working with children from 3-12 years old. The disabilities I've worked with down syndrome, ADHD, and intellectual disabilities. Also, I know how to do a G tube feeding, administering seizure medication, and epiPens.

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Recent Down syndrome care reviews in Fairfax, VA

Arielle G.

5.0

Arielle was a fantastic personal care assistant for me. I am a quadriplegic, and she helped me with all of my activities of daily living, including dressing, showering, exercising, meal prep, and eating. She was always on time and made sure that I was comfortable and safe throughout my day. She is a...

- Sandra A.

Margery D.

4.0

Did not interview with her, no information to submit.

- Lisa F.

Margery D.

5.0

She is delightful and very caring. She understands the needs of our family and is happy to help us as we need her.

- Charles A.

Liza B.

5.0

Liza did an excellent job taking care of our energetic 2 year old son. We will most certainly call her again when we need a date night babysitter!

- Jelena M.

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