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Susan A.

Care Provider Specializing In Special Needs Or Children W/ The Need For More In div. Attn.

Potomac, MD

4.2(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
I have worked with children my whole life and always seemed to veer towards the ones that need a little more one-one attn. to later find out a diagnosis or to soon be diagnosed with something, and my extra attn. to details and focus were a good way to start implementing and focusing specific skills. I currently specialize in...

Kelli G. says "A hidden gem! It's hard to believe we have not known Susan our entire lives. Her ability to establish deep, personal and meaningful relationships with...

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Maiara B.

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McLean, VA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Maiara, I'm 29 years old and originally from Brazil. I have over 7 years of experience working with children of all ages, including those with special needs like ADHD and autism spectrum. For the past 3 years, I've been living in the U. S., where I've worked as both a nanny and house manager. I've supported...

Care Member says "Maiara is responsible, mature, and connected nearly instantly with our two children (9 and 7)—which is not always easy because they both experience ADHD...

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Kura M.

Part-time Babysitter

Rockville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
I am a dedicated childcare professional with over 5 years of experience working with children in a variety of settings, including daycare centers, after-school programs, and private homes. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to support children of all ages and developmental stages, including those with special...

Jacqueline M. says "Kura was a blessing to our family last year. She got my two children (7 and 9) ready for school and walked/drove them to school every morning. We...

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Daniela O.

Caregiver

Sterling, VA

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
My name is Daniela. I live in Sterling, VA. I am 36 yo; I have been married for 15 years, and I have two kids, a 14 and 12 years old. I am looking for a job as a caregiver because that's what I love doing the most. After the pandemic hit, I was a caregiver of a young female adult with depression and anxiety, and an older man...

Nancy D. says "I have multiple sclerosis and needed assistance with everyday life tasks in my house like cleaning out my fridge and folding laundry and prepping dinner....

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Madison C.

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Maddi! I'm 28, I'm married and have 2 small kids of my own! I have a big family with 12 nieces/nephews. I have been babysitting for about 9 years now. I have worked in 2 different daycares and have professionally nannied for 2 different families when I lived in New York for about 2 and a half years. I have worked with 3...

Oyinyechi E. says "Madison was nothing but AMAZING! She assisted me with childcare for a friend's wedding. She was on time and was able to care for 3 kids under 3 by...

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Jenn O.

Experienced Babysitter

Herndon, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Jenn! I have had experience caring for all ages of children. Most recently I nannied for a loving family with a 6-year-old girl and 2-year-old boy. I was with their family for two years, and sadly had to leave the position to go back to school for photography. I've also taught primary aged children at...

David R. says "Jenn is amazing!!! She became part of our family and we are still in touch. I will personally pay you back for her services if you find different!!! She...

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Bharti S.

Experienced Special Educational Needs Provider

Sterling, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
If anyone with a minor disability needs special lessons/teaching classes on weekends/holidays or during a vacation, I am available. Even during the weekdays if I can accommodate my schedule I will accept the offer. I am an experienced special educational needs provider.

Smita S. says "Ms. Bharti is a great tutor. She is very nice, patient & understanding. She helped my sons with their studies and their grades also improved steadily...

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Taylor G.

Part Time Babysitter

Herndon, VA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
7+ years of working in child care. I have experience working with infants, toddlers, school age children, and special needs. I currently work for Fairfax County Public Schools. I'm a WEEKEND ONLY babysitter. Ex: date night/need a sitter for the day or for future reference. This is due to my weekday work schedule. I really enjoy...

Jae B. says "Taylor has been such a gem to my family and kids. She is excellent with listening and communicating with kids and I would love to have her watch them again!...

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Susan A.

Experienced.special Needs Mom. Looking To See What I Can Learn From Your Child, As Well As What I

Potomac, MD

4.8(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Work with various levels of autism, verbal & nonverbal, behavioral, children with feeding tubes, children with emotional, mental and or physical disorders to minimal LD. Each is a child and unique and first a individual, whom wants to learn, love play and be accepted like everyone else.

Alin C. says "Susan is very caring and helpful. She did great with my son."

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Sue H.

Germantown, MD

3.7(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I love taking care of & watching children grow. I am Sue, an older experienced nanny, with 25 years watching children, including 15 years as a lead preschool teacher. My experiences include: babysitter, summer rec volunteer, Red cross volunteer, watching children, Cub scout leader, Vacation Bible school teacher, Church...

Nyleve T. says "Sue is a wonderful caregiver! She is nurturing, kind, fun and playful. I hired her to watch my 2 toddlers and my 4 month old infant, M-F, 9-2. Sue was...

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Margery D.

Special Needs

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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.

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

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Sarah B.

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been in the caretaking business for 12 years now. I have experience working with all ages of children and have been a nanny for 8 families. As well as experience working with special needs children. I love inspiring creativity and teaching, as well as reading to and with children. Will provide background check if hired. I...

Care Member says "I can’t say enough good things about Sarah! She is dependable, smart, and fantastic with my 3yr old son. She fosters independence and has taught him...

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Gertrude V.

Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep

Rockville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
errands
companionship
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am an experienced private duty caregiver with more than 20 yrs of experience. I am highly reliable, loving, and kind. Having long enjoyed serving elderly and special needs patients. My experience includes supporting active people as well as those with limited mobility, including those with all forms of dementia. My target area...

Karen H. says "Gertrude became a member of our family in her primary role as caregiver for my elderly parents in their home. She worked full time and more for us for...

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Kimberlee G.

Part-time Caregiver

Bethesda, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
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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Lourdes F.

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

Rockville, MD

5.0(0)
from
$35/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Sarah T.

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, my passion for fostering children's growth and development drives my every action. With 13 years of experience, I've had the privilege of positively impacting children's lives. My patient and calm nature, coupled with my creativity and approachability, creates a nurturing...

Jess C. says "Sarah is simply an amazing nanny! Sarah worked with our family for a year starting when our son was a newborn until he was about a year old. Sarah is...

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Deborah O.

Certified Nurses Assistant, General Nurses Assistant

Germantown, MD

3.7(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a Certified Nurses Assistant and Geriatric Nurses Assistant. I have 3 years of experience working with individuals who have special needs. I am willing to drive and do household cleaning whenever possible.

Nyaboke B. says "I needed help with my daughter for about six months while I was working in Washington DC ...I was very hesitant at first with the website and finding...

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Diane N.

Flexible Caregiver Avalaible!!!

Rockville, MD

4.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I am an experienced Caregiver with CPR and First Aid certifications. Organized and collaborative team player strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Proficient in caring for geriatric patients to improve overall health and well being. I managed the daily activities and recreation of children with special need.

Ellen O. says "We only had Diane for 3 hours but she was great. What I loved the most was that she interacted with my infant twins so well, and she played with them a...

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Sharon P.

Vienna, VA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
I am a doula and newborn care specialist. I have experience with twins, triplets, preemies, and children with special needs. I started working with families more than 20 years ago. I am available for day, overnight, and 24 hours shifts. I support families physically, educationally, and emotionally so the transition of adding a...

Tiffany S. says "We had the pleasure of working with Sharon for approximately 18 months from 2022 to 2024. Sharon first met our daughter when she was 4 months old and...

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Elizabeth F.

From Texas

Herndon, VA

4.6(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Introducing Miss F, an experienced nanny who offers exceptional care for your child. With her warm and nurturing personality, your child will feel comfortable and safe under her supervision. But that's not all - Miss F has a special skill set that sets her apart from other nannies. She has extensive experience working with...

Jennifer T. says "I can't begin to express my gratitude for Miss F.'s impact on my life. She came into our home and has been such an immense help. My husband has been a...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.00/hr as of June 2025

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

Susan A.

A hidden gem! It's hard to believe we have not known Susan our entire lives. Her ability to establish deep, personal and meaningful...

- Kelli G.

Maiara B.

Maiara is responsible, mature, and connected nearly instantly with our two children (9 and 7)—which is not always easy because they both...

- Care member

Kura M.

Kura was a blessing to our family last year. She got my two children (7 and 9) ready for school and walked/drove them to school every...

- Jacqueline M.

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