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Special needs caregivers in Greenway, VA

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Hannah A.


Greenway, VA

$16-25/hr1 yrs exp

Fun And Outgoing Sitter

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I have experience working with special needs kids through athletics (Special Olympics DC). I can help with Housekeeping, Cooking/Meal Preparation, school work, driving them around to places, and having a good time with them. I am a sophomore at New York University and am very equipped with getting tasks done and an organized...
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Gabrielle M.


Arlington, VA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator!!!

5.0

(1)

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23-year-old college student with a love and passion for children! I have 4+ years of direct childcare experience and 3 of those specifically caring for special needs children.
5.0
"Gabrielle was amazing and helped us feel very comfortable leaving our daughter in her care! She was prompt, flexible, knowledgeable, and very caring with our daughter! We look forward to using her service...

Reviewed by Care member

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Mariatou S.


Rockville, MD

$30/hr13 yrs exp

5.0

(4)

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Hi! If you are looking for a caring, patient, creative, versatile caregiver so I'm the right person for your little ones. I have a strong knowledge of developmental stages and I am huge fan of play base learning. I am a professional nanny, certified newborn care specialist, and a certified nursing assistant. I specialize...
5.0
"Mariatou is the current nanny to my 3 and 1 year old children. She is truly amazing and my children warmed up to her so quickly. She has become a big part of our family. She prepares meals for the children,...

Reviewed by Jillian D.

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Sharon P.


Vienna, VA

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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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...
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,...

Reviewed by Tiffany S.

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Danitza R.


Arlington, VA

$15-20/hr

Part-time Companion/Caregiver Available

5.0

(3)

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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...
5.0
"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 family members of the status of my condition after...

Reviewed by Nick C.

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Paula V.


Potomac, MD

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I am a punctual, educated, honest, patient, clean, creative, cheerful, responsible, respectful person. I really like outdoor activities such as walking, swimming, running, playing, I love watching movies, painting, drawing, listening to music. I have experience with children from six months to 16 years. I am psychology...
5.0
"She is a good person and nanny, honest, responsibility, tender ,loving ,good cooker is the best option if you want a good nanny in your family. "

Reviewed by Danieline M.

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Jim P.


Rockville, MD

$10-23/hr10 yrs exp

Goal Oriented And Patient

5.0

(3)

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My first career was IT but now I work primarily with families. I enjoy exercise, cooking, tutoring, coaching, writing, and helping others. I have an MS in Management of Technologies. Vaccinated w/ first aid certs. Available for morning and eve work. Openings 6/1/2023. Experienced with children and adults (incl. autism, SIB,...
5.0
"Jim is a dedicated and loyal person. He goes above and beyond to help those in need. He likes to lighten up the room with jokes and gets along with everyone. Definitely an asset."

Reviewed by Jennifer G.

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Diane N.


Rockville, MD

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Flexible Caregiver Avalaible!!!

4.7

(3)

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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...

Reviewed by Ellen O.

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Stephanie G.


Herndon, VA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

RBT/CNA

5.0

(1)

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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...

Reviewed by Victoria M.

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Gloria M.


Arlington, VA

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Loving Caregiver

5.0

(2)

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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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Kierynn P.


Herndon, VA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

A Babysitter You Can Trust

5.0

(2)

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Hello :) My Name is Kierynn, I am 20 yrs old and I absolutely LOVE working with kids of all age groups. I have 5+ years of experience working in child care, including working as a camp counselor, babysitting, and teaching children's art. My #1 priority as a caretaker is to guarantee the safety and wellness of your kids. I am CPR...
5.0
"Kierynn is a great babysitter and she has a very calm and kind personality. She arrived on time each day and my children had fun playing with her."

Reviewed by Care member

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Elizabeth V.


Kensington, MD

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter For Elderly And Children (incl. Special Needs)

5.0

(2)

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I've had all 3 covid vaccination shots & have my records card signed & dated. I have worked with dev-disabled adults and children for over 20 years now. I've worked in DDA-certified group homes as well as provided respite care for family caregivers in private homes. I believe that developmentally-disabled people are very similar...
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Laura V.


Falls Church, VA

$25-32/hr5 yrs exp

Finding For A Elder Sister?

4.9

(8)

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Hello I am LauraSofia, 28 years old, originally from Colombia but settled down in Falls Church area, my education was on emphasis in pedagogy, educated to become teacher, experience with my practices with elementary school children, experience with my siblings (babies, newborns and toddlers), I'm the elder sister, and so far 3...
5.0
"She was prompt and engaging with my son. Will definitely hire Sophia again :-) "

Reviewed by Care member

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Selly S.


Potomac, MD

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

4.3

(6)

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I am a certified child care provider with 10 years of experience working with twin, and Special Needs children . I am a Certified Nurse's Assistant, CPR and First Aid health care provider. I love children, and I get along with them. I have always built a good relationship with family. I am seeking a position where my...
5.0
"Selly is a great person ,a wonderful woman who raised five kids successfully .She is dedicated ,dependable and honest .She is also a hard worker ,and I have full confidence in her to be up to the job .She is...

Reviewed by Amadou G.

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Haley F.


Gaithersburg, MD

$20-37/hr10 yrs exp

A Big Kid At Heart Who Loves To Have Fun

3.0

(2)

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Hi :) I'm an experienced nanny, preschool teacher, special needs care giver, and camp counselor. I have 10+ years of experience caring for children. I'm a big kid at heart who loves to evoke creativity, adventure, play, and curiosity when interacting with children. I love sports, crafts, anything outdoors, and reading. If...
5.0
"Haley was awesome. My kids loved her. She played battleship, made arts and crafts and read stories with my kids. Haley communicated clearly with us through the evening. Haley has her own car so she can drive to...

Reviewed by Care member

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Juliana D.


Washington, DC

$25-40/hr13 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

5.0

(1)

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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...
5.0
"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 creative activities to keep them occupied. She picked them up...

Reviewed by Molly E.

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Melissa S.


Falls Church, VA

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant With Lots Of Love

5.0

(1)

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Let me tell you about myself. I'm a mature woman. I have been a CNA for 10+ years. I have BLS CPR/AED for adults and children. Current with Vaccinations. Reliable transportation. I'm currently working with a 7-year-old girl at her school who has Cerebral Palsy. She is tube fed with speech issues. I have experience with a...
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Adriana B.


Herndon, VA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Available evenings and weekends only. I am a young professional (25 f) seeking one-time babysitting and caretaking jobs to increase my income. I was a full time nanny of 3 (2 toddlers, 1 infant) for one year and absolutely loved it. I have experience resolving conflict between kids, managing big feelings and teaching teaching...
5.0
"Adriana has been such an amazing extension of our family and has taken amazing care of our 3 children over the last year. She is smart, dependable, patient and caring and has been an absolute joy to work with."

Reviewed by Madison C.

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Elleigh J.


Reston, VA

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

(1)

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Hello! My name is Elleigh. I am 24 years old and have cared for kids for 7 years now. From weekly babysitting jobs to daily nannying, I've spent a lot of time working with and caring for children and have loved every minute of it! Aside from childcare, I have also helped with small household chores such as light laundry, meals,...
5.0
"Our family loves having Elleigh babysit. She is always on-time, the kids love her, and she does a great job making them lunch and cleaning up around the house. We are so sad that she is moving, but I'm sure...

Reviewed by Shelley M.

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Margery D.


Gaithersburg, MD

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

4.0

(1)

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I have had experience being a nanny for children aged 3 months to 12 years. I have babysat families with multiples and as well as children with special needs. I tutored children for many years and I used to be a swim instructor for children under 10. I have two sets of young twins in my family and I have many cousins that I have...
4.0
"Did not interview with her, no information to submit."

Reviewed by Lisa F.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Greenway, VA

Gabrielle M.

5.0

Gabrielle was amazing and helped us feel very comfortable leaving our daughter in her care! She was prompt, flexible, knowledgeable, and very caring with our daughter! We look forward to using her service again!

- Care member

Mariatou S.

5.0

We love Mari like she is our own family. We would never have survived having our second baby without her! She is so knowledgeable with newborns. She helped us out with our two year old as well when I was in the hospital having our second baby. We truly couldn't have done it without her. She treats...

- Care member

Sharon P.

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, professionalism, nurturing compassion, good...

- Tiffany S.

Danitza R.

5.0

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 family members of the status of my condition after talking to nurses. Danitza provided excellent at home care as well which included walking with...

- Nick C.

Paula V.

5.0

She is a good person and nanny, honest, responsibility, tender ,loving ,good cooker is the best option if you want a good nanny in your family.

- Danieline M.

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