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Adriana E.

Extensive Background In Healthcare And Education

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
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$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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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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Bilingual Part-Time Sitter With Over 10 Yrs Of Experience. Weekend Availability Negotiable.

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! I am a former summer camp counselor, babysitter, tutor and lifelong older sister! I have been responsible for the care of kids 4-14yrs old including planning and supervising outdoor activities, games and field trips. I have done the occasional first aid clean up when kids at the summer camp would get hurt. I enjoy doing...

Lila V. says "Margaret is a fantastic caregiver! She has been tutor, nanny, household manager and confidante for our 12 year twin boys for the past few months and we feel...

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Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello Everyone! I'm Maria from Colombia, I'm 27 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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Excellent Caregiver

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hey there! I have tons of experience working with children. I used to be a preschool teacher for 3 years at counterpoint preschool in Colorado Springs. I also worked as a behavioral support aide in Buffalo, New York at a school for special needs children aged 3-5 for 2 years. After that I went to school to be a respiratory...

Melissa A. says "I would really like to say she was horrible so we could keep her a secret, but she was outstanding! My 2 girls, ages 7 & 9, loved her. She did activities...

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Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
Hi! I'm Jenna, a loving and dedicated child caretaker with over 3 years of experience in the field. From a young age, I knew that I had a passion for working with children and positively impacting their lives. Throughout my career, I have worked with children of all ages, from infants to preteens, and I have experience with...

Care Member says "Amazing and caring nanny. Jenna cared for my 6 month old and took great care of her. "

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Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Caregiver

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
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$13/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
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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Part-time Companion/Caregiver Available

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
Live-in home care
visiting physician
personal care
respite 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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Part-time Special Needs Provider

Arlington, VA

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$30/hr
5 years experience
I am a Speech-Language Pathologist, and I work with kids and young adults who have special needs such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities/developmental delay, ADHD, Speech/language disorders, as well as feeding/swallowing difficulties. I am also certified in CPR and as a certified nursing assistant (CNA). I'm...
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Arlington, VA

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$13/hr
I have some experience with children with special needs children and high school age. I would help with a group called United that would assist kids in playing different sports.
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Nanny :)

Arlington, VA

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Hello! My name is Andrea but I go by Addie!! I have over 8 years of childcare experience, am CPR certified, and also have worked with both children we itch extra medical and physical needs! I'm one of 6 kids and absolutely love working with kiddos! I have experience with all ages, down to overnight work and extend stays with...
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Nursing Student With 5+ Years Experience With Children On The Autism Spectrum

Arlington, VA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Friendly neighborhood autist with over a decade of child care experience. I'm happiest when I feel needed, and children requiring high support are my preference. looking for a summer job only, not available on Fridays. I spent five summers working full time inclusion support at Arlington county therapeutic recreation. Eight...
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Arlington, VA

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$22/hr
4 years experience
I have 3 years of experience as a PCA (personal care aid) and 1 year of experience as a Behavioral Therapist (which I still currently do). I'm available all day on weekends and weekday evenings. Please feel free to reach out with any questions you might have!
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Arlington, VA

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$16/hr
I have worked in a group environment with children and adolescents with developmental delays since I was in high school. I have worked one-on-one with adolescents with autism and Down syndrome. Last summer I was an intern at New England Center for Children which is a school designated for children with autism. I currently have a...
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Arlington, VA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Hi, I'm Samara! A young adult with experience taking care of adults and children with disabilities. In college at GMU, I was the chapter president of Best Buddies. Contact me anytime!
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Part Time Caregiver

Arlington, VA

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$13/hr
In college I majored in Communicative Science Disorders and have a variety of knowledge about autism, down syndrome, dysphasia and more. I worked with special needs children during my senior year of college where I assisted a speech language pathologist in diagnosing and treating child patients. I want to continue working with...
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Arlington, VA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
worked with children who are on the spectrum in clinic, home, public, hospital, and school settings. Age range from 4-21 both boys and girls. minor experience with individuals who communicate through a device.
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Arlington, VA

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$19/hr
5 years experience
I have been successfully teaching for 5 years. In my years as a classroom teacher, I have been lucky to have the SPED incision class. I have experience in working with students with ADHD and Autism. I am passionate about working with children with special needs.
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Arlington, VA

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$13/hr
2 years experience
UT Austin graduate, licensed SLP-assistant with ample experience working with middle schoolers with mental, physical, and learning disabilities. Older sister to an intellectually disabled adult. Here to help, weekday evenings to nights. Very flexible- will come varying evenings depending on your needs. I will quietly and...
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  • 78 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.29/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Arlington, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 78 listed special needs caregivers

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.

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

Margaret B.

Margaret is a fantastic caregiver! She has been tutor, nanny, household manager and confidante for our 12 year twin boys for the past few...

- Lila V.

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