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I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old. I've cared for individuals of all ages - ranging from newborns to teens to adults with special needs. I'm pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education & will graduate at the end of the Fall 2024 semester. I was a preschool teacher for 2 years before I started working as a...
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"I hired Caeli to care for my 11 year old special needs son. She has been passionate, patient, understanding and VERY dependable! She is sweet, kind, and responsible. I felt very comfortable with her ability to...
Reviewed by Marcy P.
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I worked with mod/severe special needs for several years in a high school setting and was an Elementary/Middle School Counselor, at a school including an Autism center, for 15 years in FCPS.
Relationship development and therapeutic mentoring are foundational to my helping approach to children/young adults as well as their...
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"Wry good at what he does. Our son has bonded and trusts Dave."
Reviewed by Gregory N.
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My name is Arielle and I am a nationally certified Adapted Physical Education Teacher with a master's degree in Adapted Physical Activity, and a bachelor's degree in health and physical education. I recently left my job as an Adapted PE teacher in Fairfax County Public Schools. I left the school system because I want to have a...
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"Arielle was a fantastic personal care assistant for me. I am a quadriplegic, and she helped me with all of my activities of daily living, including dressing, showering, exercising, meal prep, and eating. She...
Reviewed by Sandra A.
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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...
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"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,...
Reviewed by David R.
Elsy L.
Chantilly, VA
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
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I am a graduate from at George Mason University. I received my bachelor's in Social Work. I have completed 5 years of early childhood and teacher education courses throughout my career. During that time, I also worked at a licensed day care for 3 years and interned in public school preschool and elementary school. I have 5 years...
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"We hired Elsy for a Super Bowl date night and she was right on time, calm, and competent. All our girls had a good time, the toddler got to bed smoothly, and we plan to hire her again!"
Reviewed by Mary B.
Sharon P.
Vienna, VA
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
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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...
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"We hired Sharon as an overnight douala after birth of our first daughter, being first time parents we needed a lot of hand holding and training. Sharon educated us along taking care of her so we can rest during...
Reviewed by Soha R.
Sophia S.
Fairfax, VA
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
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I am currently attending college at Virginia Tech and double majoring in Psychology and Philosophy. I truly enjoy working with children and am seeking a nanny position for the summer! I am fully vaccinated for Covid-19.
My past experiences include babysitting for a family with three children (ages 3 to 9), working as a...
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"We love having Sophia as a babysitter / nanny for our three kids and they love her too! She is dependable and trustworthy, she follows the guidance of us as parents while also being able to handle situations...
Reviewed by Elizabeth K.
Lilly H.
Chantilly, VA
$10-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
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I am a senior in college at Norfolk State working towards a special education degree. I have 9 years of child care experience, I'm good with all ages of children. I have my own transportation. I am fun, energetic, and love to do sports and other activities. I am comfortable working with special needs children. Also I am...
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"I have two boys and they can be a bit of a handful. Lily was very patient with them and the boy enjoyed her company. I highly recommend her. "
Reviewed by Brian M.
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I am located in Sterling, VA. I am a graduate student working on my Masters degree in Occupational Therapy. I graduated with a major in Community Health and Psychology. I have 4+ years of experience in childcare, including special needs care. My previous work and volunteer experience have allowed me to obtain valuable skills in...
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"Natalia was great with my girls. She made learning fun through art projects, story time and active playtime. She is patient, kind and compassionate."
Reviewed by Walesca R.
Viviana R.
Fairfax, VA
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
I Have Been Working With Two Wonderful Autistic Little Boys For The Past 3 Years.
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I love children. It has been been my calling to be around them. I have been taking care of children since 1992. I am 53-year-old woman born in Chile but raised in the United States. I consider myself very loving, patient and gentle.
Christopher S.
Clifton, VA
$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Passionate Teacher Looking For Afterschool Or Occasional Sitting
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I am a therapist and educator with a background in special education and a real passion for teaching and working with kids. I have been involved in education, and childcare more recently, for over 15 years. During the day I focus on working with toddlers and preschoolers on early language milestones but for the last 8 years I've...
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"Christopher was great with my son who has autism."
Reviewed by Amie K.
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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...
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"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...
Reviewed by Jennifer T.
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I am half Egyptian half Italian. I moved to the States 7 years ago. I am trustworthy responsible for providing good quality care with of children, adults and their families, The main responsibility is to provide assistance with medical, personal and emotional needs. This means that I will help the special needs child or adult as...
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"Khaled was such a nice gentleman who took care of my 11-year-old son with multiple severe disabilities. He is punctual and easy to communicate. Highly recommended!"
Reviewed by Nicole C.
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Hi! My name is Ariana and I will be attending law school this upcoming fall! I am currently only looking for jobs that consist of occasional child care, such as date nights, week-day evenings, or a daytime weekend. As the oldest sibling of four, I have always watched over children. I have been babysitting for a little over six...
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Reliable Caregiver who is very adept at meal preparation, assisting in the maintenance of a household, and developing a strong rapport with a client. Committed caring for elderly and special needs clients with the dignity and respect they deserve.
Ekaete S.
Fairfax, VA
$15-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hardworking , dutiful, passionate, professionally taking care of seniors with special needs like using Hoyer lift to transfer a client and well experience with dementia patient
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Hello! I've been working with childcare almost 6 years, including experience with special needs. I would love to provide a fun and safe environment for your children, creating opportunities for them to learn and making sure any activity will be completed safely.
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I'm a recent empty-nester! I've raised 3 wonderful kids who are now 18-28. While I have a full-time job in marketing, working from home, I have several years experience teaching preschool in Bethesda and working with special needs children in college. I miss being around the younger folks (and also babies!) and would love to...
Gabrielle S.
Burke, VA
$11-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hi there! I'm gabby and I would love to work as your babysitter! I have experience working as a summer camp counselor (which means I am child and infant CPR certified) with kids of all different ages and backgrounds! I also have 3 years worth of experience working with children with special needs such as autism (verbal and non...
Irma T.
Falls Church, VA
$37/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have over 20 years of paid experience caring and working with children from newborn to 13 years of age. As well as, over 15 years of paid experience working and caring for the elderly. With various illnesses, including dementia and Alzheimer. I have worked for 15+ wonderful families throughout my career.
I am bilingual in...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Oakton, VA
Caeli V.
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I hired Caeli to care for my 11 year old special needs son. She has been passionate, patient, understanding and VERY dependable! She is sweet, kind, and responsible. I felt very comfortable with her ability to care for my son who has Autism, ADHD, and seizure disorder. She met my son at the bus...
- Marcy P.
Dave G.
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I couldn't say enough about Dave. He has consistently been such an amazing support to my family and our special needs daughter. It is so hard to find people that you can trust with your child, especially when you have the "difficult child". Dave is the most patient, dependable, and caring person...
- Naomi W.
Arielle G.
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Arielle was a fantastic personal care assistant for me. I am a quadriplegic, and she helped me with all of my activities of daily living, including dressing, showering, exercising, meal prep, and eating. She was always on time and made sure that I was comfortable and safe throughout my day. She is a...
- Sandra A.
Jenn O.
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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 tremendous.
- David R.
Elsy L.
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We hired Elsy for a Super Bowl date night and she was right on time, calm, and competent. All our girls had a good time, the toddler got to bed smoothly, and we plan to hire her again!
- Mary B.
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