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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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Part-time Caregiver

Bethesda, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I have experience in many areas of caring. I have nannied for evening time parents meeting groups where I watched a range of 3-8 children all between the ages of 3-10yrs old. I have younger cousins between 1-10yrs old so I am excellent with children and babies and always treat them like they are my own. I have a natural way with...

Care Member says "Kim was timely, super responsive, and easy going. My son (3 years old) was home sick, and she came over to help play with him while he stayed home from...

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Alexandria, VA

5.0(0)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I can see in their eyes, smile and face the work that I do. That fillet my heart. I was volunteer in Patronato Luz del Ciego. Since I was 10 years old, I was working with people who are blind, low vision and seniors (this is in my mom's job). Since 2000 I had my first observation and then my own patients with special need...
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Ms Rosa Childcare Services

Springfield, VA

5.0(1)
from
$1/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
Hello, my name is Rosa and I'm a highly skilled teacher. I love children and I teach them through an educacional método that involves children's natural interests and activities rather than formal teaching methods. I have more than 26 years of teaching experience, both in Honduras and the US. I've taught children from...

Care Member says "Rosa helps us with house cleaning. She is punctual, communicative, and always ask for feedback. Our floors are our major problem and she did not...

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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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Falls Church, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello families! My name is Sarie and I am a positive, reliable, patient person who has 9+ years of experience working with children, infants to teenagers. I also have a lot of experience working with children with special needs. In 2021 I received my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and recently received my...

Shannon A. says "We hired Sarie to be our nanny for the summer and we got so much more. Sarie has been such a blessing to our family and we all truly adore her! We have...

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Part-time Babysitter

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
I have been caring for children since I was in middle school, working as a babysitter in the neighborhood I grew up in as well as working at an elementary after-school program. I have worked with children from new born to middle school age in families of up to four children, in addition to children with special needs. Outside of...

Molly E. says "Juliana cared for our two girls, 2 and 5, for 2 weeks every day after school. She was great with them, gave them lots of attention and came up with...

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Experienced College Student Looking To Help Out A Sweet Family This Summer!

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm a current college senior who has lived in the NOVA area for the last few years and has had extensive childcare experience. I first started watching children in high school through my church nursery and for family friends and then have continued childcare into my time here in VA. I've worked with infants all the way up...

Evan S. says "Catherine is a caregiver superstar! She immediately engaged with our energetic toddler and we appreciated Catherine's warmth, attentiveness and...

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Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi there, My name is Vian and I am a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. I have experience helping children develop gross and fine motor skills through therapeutic neurodevelopmental, rhythmic, and reflexive movement patterns. I like to use a DIR/Floortime model to promote the development of symbolic thinking and...

Leke A. says "Vian was our nanny during the pandemic and simultaneously managed preschool learning for our youngest child and virtual distanced learning for our older...

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Loving And Attentive Caregiver With 10+ Years Of Experience

McLean, VA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
Hi! I'm Julia, I'm 26. I went to high school at NCS then moved to Scotland to study at the University of St Andrews where I received an MA in French Language and Literature (2020). I have 10+ years of childcare experience including 4 years caring for people with special needs. I'm also a certified RYT-200 yoga and meditation...

Care Member says "Julia is an incredibly conscientious and caring caregiver. She is responsible and was never late. In particular, she has been extremely patient and...

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Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello, I'm Perla. With 12 years of experience in child care, I've worked as an au pair in France, Switzerland, and Canada, caring for children from various families. I have experience caring for special needs children and am known for being professional, proactive, and adaptable to each family's unique needs. I speak Spanish,...

Jill S. says "I can't say enough about Perla. She is truly a gem. She is smart, reliable, dependable, communicative, and goes above and beyond. I am a new working mama...

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Alexandria, VA

5.0(0)
from
$19/hr
I retired on 6/1/19 from the federal government (United States District Court) after 37 years of service. I am 1 of 10 children (70 nieces and nephews) and I have raised 3 children and 2 step children. I also have 2 grandchildren. I love kids especially little ones. I have taken care many family members over the years,...
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Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 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 Nanny

Washington, DC

from
$23/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a 27-year-old with 5 years of experience working with children with special needs. I have provided behavioral therapy to children in the home, school and clinical settings. I have spent the last two years working as a lead special education teacher. I enjoy working with families to develop a structure for your child's day...
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Alexandria, VA

from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Personal care
visiting physician
I have been in the healthcare field for six years. I am passionate about working with kids, the elderly and special needs people. Worthy of note is my Masters in health administration and ability to follow rules and promote safety and respect of privacy.
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Fairfax, VA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi family, I am a compassionate and reliable nanny, babysitter, and teacher with 8 years of experience caring for children from newborns to 10 years old, including those with special needs and twins. I am currently looking for a babysitting job on weekends or weeknights in the Virginia/DC area. My priority is to provide...
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Experience Sitter

Alexandria, VA

from
$13/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
A mother of 22-year-old son and a CPR certificate and experience in home health care. I can assist with some house keeping. Run some errands and take care of an infant, toodlers or any age and also currently working for some special needs children.
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Senior care

Springfield, VA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
personal care
mobility assistance
I like caring for seniors because in some ways it's similar to my day job assisting special needs children I started caring for seniors when I started working with visiting Angels almost a year ago In my spare time, I like to crochet and knit One thing you should know about me is I don't drive
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Bethesda, MD

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a full-time childcare provider, family and personal assistant with 10+ years of continued work experience. Throughout my career, I have worked with numerous families with as many as 5 children ages 0-14. I have experience with special needs children as well. I am a highly dependable, responsible, loving, caring and fun...
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Washington, DC

from
$12/hr
Dementia
light cleaning
errands
meal prep
Hi, I'm Daja -- a compassionate and dependable caregiver with a genuine love for helping others. I have experience caring for children, seniors, and individuals with special needs. My approach is rooted in patience, respect, and trust. Whether it's providing companionship, assistance with daily routines, or creating a safe and...
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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

Kimberlee G.

Kim was timely, super responsive, and easy going. My son (3 years old) was home sick, and she came over to help play with him while he...

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Rosa C.

Rosa helps us with house cleaning. She is punctual, communicative, and always ask for feedback. Our floors are our major problem and she...

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Delmy R.

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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