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Bervely E.

Special Needs Care Giver

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have special need experience. I have volunteered in church daycare and summer camps. I have the patience and compassionate heart to do my service and make sure my service schedule matches your family needs. I have worked with two families whom I took care of their kids and did house work. I have experience with kids with...

Cheron B. says "Beverly got the job done! she was very reliable and assisted me with getting in and out of surgery. I will use her again!"

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Gloria M.

Caring And Loving Caregiver

Arlington, VA

5.0(0)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
My name is Gloria. I have 25 years of experience along with many references. I'm available for full time care. Having worked with many patients, I have experience with gt-tube, also ventilator, Parkinson, MS, dementia, and much more. I love my job and will treat your loved ones and care for them the same way I would want my...
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Delmy R.

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
I am Asistencia teacher pre-k sped I work with kids with Austin and with different other kids let me know if you have any questions. Free to call me.

Care Member says "Delmy was great with my son, very warm and friendly. She has experience with ASD kids it would recommend her again"

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Adriana E.

Extensive Background In Healthcare And Education

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$75/hr
10 years experience
Academic background: 1) UCLA- Biochemistry, 2) George Mason University- Nursing. My experience working both in and out of the hospital has afforded me invaluable firsthand knowledge of the many disparities in our healthcare system. My aim is to address those disparities through helping clients and their families attain their own...

Helen H. says "Adriana is the most compassionate, endearing, ambitious individual and we are so fortunate to have worked with her. When my mom's degenerative neurological...

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Shannel S.

Part-time Caregiver

Arlington, VA

4.5(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello, My name is Shannel, and I recently graduated from Rutgers University, New Brunswick in May 2018. I graduated with a bachelors degree in Public Health, and a completion of my minor in Spanish. For the past 4 years, I have been working as a certified nursing assistant, and I am CPR certified. I'm passionate about caring...

Karen M. says "So glad we found Shannel! She is dependable, always on time ans very comfortable with our daughter with special needs. "

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Jasmine B.

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Jasmine and I am currently a Rehabilitation Technician at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital. My dream is to one day open a Pediatric Occupational Therapy practice of my own. I absolutely love working with children and have more than 10 years of experience. Most of my experience has come from my great...

Lisa T. says "I had the pleasure of meeting Miss. Jasmine B at church over 5 years ago and have had the pleasure of working alongside her in children's church. She is...

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Gabrielle M.

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator!!!

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
23-year-old college student with a love and passion for children! I have 4+ years of direct childcare experience and 3 of those specifically caring for special needs children.

Care Member says "Gabrielle was amazing and helped us feel very comfortable leaving our daughter in her care! She was prompt, flexible, knowledgeable, and very caring...

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Maria Camila A.

Fun, Compassionate And Proactive Nanny

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
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Hello Everyone! I'm Maria from Colombia, I'm 26 years old and I worked in my home country as a English teacher for 2 years, also I was a former Au pair for 3 years and worked taking care of three awesome kids, twins and a girl. I started to take care of them when the boys were 8 months and the girl was 3 years and a...

Eliana R. says "MaríaCamila is an amazing babysitting, very warm and sweet personality our baby love spending time with her, MariaCamila is very patient and responsible...

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Bari F.

Full Time Teacher, Part Time Babysitter!

Arlington, VA

3.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I am looking for an after school babysitting job. I am currently a full-time teacher in Fairfax County. This is my 6th year teaching! I have taught grades 1-3, special education and general education. I have had several babysitting jobs since I moved to Arlington in 2012. My responsibilities have included picking children up...

Susannah M. says "My girls loved Bari when she watched them for 2 days last month. She played lots of fun games with them and fun crafts. The girls can't wait until she...

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Kaitlyn O.

Caregiver

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have been working with children of all ages since high school. While attending high school I took two years of early childhood education and worked as a student teacher in an elementary school in Arlington county. I am now attending college to become a special needs teacher. I deeply enjoy teaching and helping children learn...

Katia D. says "I cannot recommend Kaitlyn highly enough. We hired Kaitlyn to watch our 5 month old (at the time) and she's been working with us for several months now....

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Shannel S.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Arlington, VA

4.3(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Live-in home care
personal care
hospice services
dementia
respite care
Hello, I am a graduate from Rutgers University, New Brunswick in May 2018. I graduated with a bachelors degree in Public Health, and a completion of my minor in Spanish. I've completed an accelerated RN program in 2020 and now work as an RN in DC. I have been working In healthcare for over 5 years. I'm passionate about caring...

Susan E. says "She is very pleasant, but very green. Hired her to help me post major abdominal surgery with chores and help my handicapped mother. When i needed her to...

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Danitza R.

Part-time Companion/Caregiver Available

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
Respite care
visiting physician
personal care
live-in home care
I am an upbeat person and I am very compassionate, encouraging, and trustworthy. I am motivated by helping others. Hence, the majority of my professional, volunteer, and academic experiences have been dedicated to educating and taking care of people. I have background taking care of children, teens, and adults with special...

Nick C. says "Danitza helped me greatly during and after a medical procedure I had done in August of 2018. Danitza visited me just after my surgery and even informed...

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Breanna G.

Part-time Special Needs Provider

Arlington, VA

from
$20/hr
2 years experience
I have experience in supervising and assisting children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities, ADHD, and Speech/language disorders. I'm certified in CPR, Phlebotomy, and CNA. I'm very calm in hectic situations and I love a challenge. I graduated from GW in May 2020, and I am now a Speech-Language...
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Lexie M.

Full Time Teacher, Interested In An After School Nanny/tutor Job.

Arlington, VA

from
$20/hr
I've been teaching for 3 years, with 10+ years of nannying experience. I specialize in elementary aged children and children with disabilities. Interested in a part time position.
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Teresa B.

Arlington, VA

from
$18/hr
I've been a preschool, elementary, middle school, and high school music teacher. I've worked in the memory care unit of an assisted living facility. Those experiences and many others have prepared me to care well for your loved one!
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Kaitlyn O.

Arlington, VA

from
$13/hr
2 years experience
I am hoping to become a special needs teacher and have great experience with many different children. I have worked with deaf, autistic and disabled children. I am very passionate about all children and understand the patience and one on one care that children need. I love getting to know the children I work with and helping...
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Marinna B.

Arlington, VA

from
$25/hr
My passion for people is what makes me want to help them and make their lives easier. Early Childhood educator, Yoga teacher and currently and full-time nanny looking for job opportunities where I can keep building connections and helping people.
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Olivia B.

ABA Certified. Creative And Compassionate

Arlington, VA

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$24/hr
8 years experience
Hi! I am a creative and compassionate childcare professional with 8+ years of experience in-home and in schools. I am a certified ABA Therapist, comfortable working with kiddos and teens that are on the Autism Spectrum, additionally I have experience assisting kids with various other developmental challenges, as well as...
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Ally G.

Arlington, VA

from
$28/hr
5 years experience
I have a college background in Elementary education and psychology. I love working with children of all ages. It brings me so much joy to help them learn and grow. I have experience working with young kids/teenagers with disabilities, as well as experience working as a behavior technician.
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Samantha D.

Clincial School Social Worker Seeks Summer Care Position

Arlington, VA

from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Hi, I'm Sam! I'm a licensed clinical social worker with years of experience working with students who are neurodivergent, have complex mental healthcare needs, and/or developmental disabilities. I am passionate about providing affirming care to older school-age youth and teens by focusing on their unique interests and ways of...
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  • 78 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.81/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.6

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Arlington, VA

Special Needs Caregivers in Arlington, VA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 29 reviews of the 78 listed special needs caregivers

Bervely E.

Beverly got the job done! she was very reliable and assisted me with getting in and out of surgery. I will use her again!

- Cheron B.

Delmy R.

Delmy was great with my son, very warm and friendly. She has experience with ASD kids it would recommend her again

- Care member

Adriana E.

Adriana is the most compassionate, endearing, ambitious individual and we are so fortunate to have worked with her. When my mom's...

- Helen H.

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