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Margaret B.

Bilingual Part-Time Sitter With Over 10 Yrs Of Experience. Weekend Availability Negotiable.

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
AVAILABLE AS EARLY AS JAN 1, 2026. Hello, my name is Dinora . I am seeking a full-time nanny position with a family who has a baby from newborn to 3 years old. I am not interested in a nanny share at this time. I have over 15 years of experience caring for newborns, twins, siblings, single infants, and children with special...

Manuel A. says "Nora is my mother, through out the years I have been able to see firsthand how she cares for children, I can honestly say that she cares for any children...

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Springfield, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm a kind and hardworking person who truly values connection. I especially enjoy offering companionship and emotional support to individuals with autism and special needs, being there for someone and helping them feel seen, supported, and less alone is deeply meaningful to me. I have over 20 years of driving experience and a...

Heidi G. says "Etsubdink is very professional and never misses work. Always on time. She is excellent about following instructions and genuinely seems to enjoy her time....

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Full-Time Caregiver

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$37/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
I am 33 years old with a bachelor's degree from Lynchburg College, where I majored in Health Promotions and minored in Spanish. I graduated from George Mason University and received my master's degree in Nutrition. Currently, I am working towards becoming a registered dietitian that specializing in adolescents with eating...

Neha V. says "Caty has been a great addition to our family! She's very sweet yet firm with the kids, very dependable, asks good questions, and is punctual. She also has a...

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Caregiver

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
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
Visiting physician
respite care
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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Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Alexis! I graduated with my B. A. in criminal justice and minors in Spanish and sociology. I have always loved working and being around children, and have always been surrounded by them as I am the second oldest of 7! I am certified and finger printed to work in NYS schools. I have worked as a tutor with...

Benjamin S. says "Alexis was amazing. We needed to find someone to look after our nephew at our wedding, and she came through. Super friendly, punctual, and easy to work...

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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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Chevy Chase, MD

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Nurturing children's growth and development is a true passion of mine. My nine years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers, has been incredibly rewarding. I hold a college degree and have First Aid Training and CPR Training. I also have experience with special needs children. I'm patient,...

Care Member says "Chiranan is an engaging, patient, and reliable child caregiver! We would happily recommend her to any other family. "

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Aspiring Counselor / Present Caregiver

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
It is with great interest that I am submitting my resume to become a dedicated caregiver. I am fueled by great ambition towards working as a reliable hand. My focus is to sustain growth within the minds and hearts of those in need. Moreover, I am well versed in managing meals, creating fun and informative activities, and showing...
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Full Time - Part Time In Front Royal

Arlington, VA

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I have worked with children at a camps for both children with and without special needs for the past six years.
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Arlington, VA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
I have strong experience working with children, including five years of supporting students with special needs in schools. I also have experience caring for elderly people. As a single mother, I truly love children and enjoy helping them learn, grow, and feel happy. I live in Arlington.
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I'm A Loving And Caring Caregiver

Silver Spring, MD

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
errands
dementia
mobility assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have years of experiences in assisting elderly in their activities of daily living as well as in special needs and childcare. I've always been passionate in helping others.
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Springfield, VA

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$30/hr
8 years experience
Hello! My name is Amber and I have been working with children of all ages and pets of all kinds for over 8 years now. Growing up as a special needs caregiver to my sister, nurturing those who need help has become one of my biggest passions in life. I would absolutely love to be considered to work with your family!
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Chevy Chase, MD

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have years of experience caring for children of all ages, including those with special needs. I'm extremely patient, proactive, and responsible, and I know how to provide guidance when needed. My goal is to create a safe, nurturing environment where children feel happy and cared for. I aim to give parents peace of mind,...
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Washington, DC

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, I'm Morgan! I'm currently studying at Howard University to be a music therapist. I have experience working with special needs children in my practicum and really enjoy working with and being around children! I love how curious and playful they can be and it's really special to me being a part of their development. I am...
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Hire Me Today!!!

McLean, VA

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$18/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Naomi, and I'm a college student studying psychology, back home for the summer and looking for a part-time babysitting or nanny position. I absolutely love working with kids and have over 7 years of experience as a babysitter, preschool teacher, and camp counselor. I've also worked closely with neurodivergent children...
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Occasional Babysitter Who Doubles As A Speech Therapist!

Washington, DC

from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
I have been working with children and occasionally babysitting since I was 13 years old. I transitioned between volunteering at my local library, helping at my neighborhood elementary school, babysitting and being a summer camp counselor throughout college and graduate school. Now, I'm a speech-language pathologist working with...
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Washington, DC

from
$25/hr
1 year experience
Live-in home care
light cleaning
hospice services
respite care
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have experience working in a summer camp for three months supporting people with special needs, where I learned patience, empathy, and adaptability. I also volunteered for one year at a nursing home in Colombia, assisting seniors with daily activities and companionship. I am a fast learner, responsible, and always motivated to...
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Healthy, Active Senior Available To Help However!

Alexandria, VA

from
$13/hr
Meal prep
errands
Raised two healthy children who are now grown. Worked for Alexandria City Schools as a substitute teacher, and then full time with assorted ages and special needs. See myself filling in for a permanent care provider who is going on vacation or is sick. Available to help with meals, temporary companionship, babysit for parents...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in DHS, VA

Special Needs Caregivers in DHS, VA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

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.

Nora A.

Nora is my mother, through out the years I have been able to see firsthand how she cares for children, I can honestly say that she cares for...

- Manuel A.

Etsubdink D.

Etsubdink is very professional and never misses work. Always on time. She is excellent about following instructions and genuinely seems to...

- Heidi G.

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