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

Review for Susan A. by Kelli G.

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

Review for Kura M. by Jacqueline M.

Stephanie is a great caregiver! She has been working with my son for over a year (before we moved) who has multiple disabilities.. She was

Review for Stephanie G. by Victoria M.

Special needs caregivers in Great Falls, VA

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Susan A.


Potomac, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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

4.2

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Susan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"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 her clients is unsurpassed. The kindness, patience she has shown to our family member in need has been...

Kelli G.

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Kura M.


Rockville, MD

$23/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a cheerful, positive and respectful college student. I enjoy working with children of all ages and have 6 years of paid experience caring for children with special needs. I am someone who loves the outdoors. Playing outside, playing games and encouraging children to use their imagination is something that I am passionate...
Kura can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"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 used her from September - March and she was only ever missed one day with plenty of notice. She is reliable and...

Jacqueline M.

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Stephanie G.


Herndon, VA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

RBT/CNA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Resume and reference's available upon request! Licensed RBT and Certified Nursing Assistant. Experienced and kind. Flexible in working with most levels of special needs and behaviors. Looking to improve quality of life and help with community immersion when possible. I'm available any combination of hours between 12-8 p.m. M-F.
5.0
"Stephanie is a great caregiver! She has been working with my son for over a year (before we moved) who has multiple disabilities.. She was always very patient, kind and caring with him. Stephanie is very reliable, easy to communicate with, punctual and honest...

Victoria M.

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Daniela O.


Sterling, VA

$16-26/hr

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
5.0
"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. She smiled the entire time she was here. She is personable and friendly, dependable and thorough. Not only did...

Nancy D.

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Madison C.


Gaithersburg, MD

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
Madison can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"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 herself. All of my friends kept on asking me where did I find such a GREAT babysitter. She kept me posted with updates...

Oyinyechi E.

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Jenn O.


Herndon, VA

$20-35/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Jenn can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"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 cared for our two and six year old for almost two years, as well as our dog. Punctual, dependable and overall...

David R.

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Bharti S.


Sterling, VA

$20-45/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Educational Needs Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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.
5.0
"Ms. S. is an extremely good tutor. She helped me get the positive results that I needed."

Aniruddh R.

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Susan A.


Potomac, MD

$32/hr10 yrs exp

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

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

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.
4.0
"Susan is very kind. She helps my mother who can be very stubborn and not very nice at times due to dementia. Susan is patient with her."

Gene F.

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Taylor G.


Herndon, VA

$22-25/hr9 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"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! 5 stars"

Jae B.

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Margery D.


Gaithersburg, MD

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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.
5.0
"She is delightful and very caring. She understands the needs of our family and is happy to help us as we need her."

Charles A.

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Sarah B.


Gaithersburg, MD

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

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...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sarah has been a wonderful help to our family. She’s been great both as a nanny and in helping us manage our household. She helps with family laundry (washing, folding, putting away), making lunches for the kids for school, making dinners for the family (she's a...

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Gertrude V.


Rockville, MD

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
Gertrude can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"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 about eight years, and was always loving, compassionate, and dependable. She cared deeply for my parents, and...

Karen H.

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Kimberlee G.


Bethesda, MD

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

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...
Kimberlee can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kimberlee was fantastic! She walked in and immediately started playing with our kids, which we really appreciated. They warmed up to her right away. She also gave us an update during our outing to let us know that everything was going well, which was really nice....

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Lourdes F.


Rockville, MD

$35-50/hr3 yrs exp

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

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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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Deborah O.


Germantown, MD

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Certified Nurses Assistant, General Nurses Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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.
5.0
"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 someone who could work around my work hours as well as my daughters needs was a hustle I hired Deborah before I...

Nyaboke B.

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Sarah T.


Gaithersburg, MD

$29-30/hr13 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"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 responsible, dependable, always on-time, kind, and has a calm demeanor. She is excellent with babies, and she...

Jess C.

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Diane N.


Rockville, MD

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Flexible Caregiver Avalaible!!!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

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.
4.0
"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 lot. A lot of times we'd have babysitters just kind of "watch" our kids, but Diane actually gave them that...

Ellen O.

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Sharon P.


Vienna, VA

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
Sharon can also help with: Travel
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"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 finished with us when she was 21 months old. In that time, we witnessed a person of incredible talent,...

Tiffany S.

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Elizabeth F.


Herndon, VA

$25-50/hr7 yrs exp

From Texas

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
5.0
"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 quadriplegic since 2018 and there is no one else I would rather have assist us with his care. Miss F. has been a...

Jennifer T.

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Karla S.


Sterling, VA

$25-35/hr4 yrs exp

Highly-dependable, nurturing caregiver with a compassionate nature and 4 years extensive experience in providing prompt and friendly care to elderly and disabled clients. A warm-hearted individual who performs personal care activities in a compassionate and friendly manner that maximizes residents independence and dignity in a...
5.0
"Karla is dependable and trustworthy. I would work with her anytime. She is always on time and very flexible. "

kathleen C.

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