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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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Viviana R.

I Have Been Working With Two Wonderful Autistic Little Boys For The Past 3 Years.

Fairfax, VA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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.
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Karla S.

Ashburn, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience
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...

kathleen C. says "Karla is dependable and trustworthy. I would work with her anytime. She is always on time and very flexible. "

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Mackenzie F.

Nanny For Life

Sterling, VA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello! I am a 26-year-old who loves kids. I started out as a lifeguard and swim instructor and transitioned into babysitting/nanny. Since then I have gained experience with twins, multiples and children with special needs. I just finished my bachelors in Psychology and have taken courses specifically in child development. I...

Adrienne H. says "MacKenzie is everything you look for in a nanny for your children. She's reliable, experienced, fun, and is wonderful with both our infant and toddler....

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Damaris H.

Ashburn, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
I'm a babysitter with 6 years of background, setting designing and implementing age-appropriate activities for each kid. Working with new born, toddlers, children different ages. I'm also a mother of 2 boys, ages 15 and 17 years old.. My first experience as a Mother and Nanny I lived with my children My other qualifications...

Karah C. says "Thank you so much Damaris I appreciate all your help in caring for my daughter with down syndrome for the definite time of a week .. It was human to have...

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Elsy L.

Chantilly, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a graduate from 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 of...

Mary B. says "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,...

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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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Grecia M.

Hello! My Name Is Grecia...

Sterling, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
-I'm currently a nanny to two boys, the oldest is 6 y/o and the youngest is 4 y/0, for 1 one year and four months now -I've cared for a 1 y/o special needs child every Tuesday and Thursday, for three hours each day, for two months in the past -I've babysat two premature newborn twins for two weeks in the past -I've babysat for...

Cassandra H. says "Absolute angel! My husband and I have been back in the office and needed a sitter ASAP! Our neighbor had actually recommended her to us and I could not...

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Steven W.

Helping Differently-Abled Individuals Increase Their Independence

Ashburn, VA

4.9(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I have more than 18 years of experience working with differently-abled individuals who fall on the spectrum, are ADD, ADHD, ODD, and more. My passion is to help clients reach their God given potential no matter what issues they may be facing in life. l really love supporting clients in becoming more independent. I also, support...

Natalie R. says "I hired Steven last year to work with my son A who had pretty much been isolated during COVID. I wanted Steven to help him with daily living activities...

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Melissa S.

Certified Nursing Assistant With Lots Of Love

Falls Church, VA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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...

Madison C. says "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,...

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Emily H.

Babysitter/Nanny Available Part Time

Oakton, VA

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
My name is Emily, I'm 21 years old, and I'm looking for childcare opportunities. My plan is to study child development, but right now I'm focusing on saving money, volunteering, and taking a few classes. I live in Oakton and have a flexible schedule. I have many years of experience working with young children. I have worked in a...

Care Member says "Emily was great! She was punctual and followed my house rules. "

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Anna P.

McLean, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hi there! My name is Anna, and I'm based in the Tysons/McLean area seeking nanny or babysitting opportunities. I bring over 16 years of childcare experience, working with children from newborn to age 15. I've served as a full-time nanny for five years, taught preschool, assisted pre-K classes, and grown up helping raise my...

Andy D. says "Anna was great with our kids! She is very punctual and dependable and our kids were so sad to see her go. Definitely will be utilizing her services again....

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Kayla H.

Ashburn, VA

4.3(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Grocery shopping
Hello families, My name is Kayla. I am 31 years old , and I am a career nanny and a holistic fertility/birth doula . I am also a mother to a 4-year-old beautiful girl . I have 17 years of experience nannying/ babysitting multiple families from newborn age, starting at 6 weeks to 10 years old. I even have experience with...

Jillian B. says "Kayla has been our nanny for over 2 years and during that time she has provided a safe, educational, reliable and loving environment for my 3 boys (ages...

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Taylor G.

Part Time Babysitter

Herndon, VA

5.0(1)
from
$27/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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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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Alexa R.

Part-time/Occasional Babysitter And Swim Instructor With Weekend And Summer Availability

Vienna, VA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
My name is Alexa and I have over 7 years of experience working with kids starting at infant age, up through middle school age. I am CPR certified and used to be a competitive swimmer, so I can not only teach kids to swim, but I also know excellent pool and bathtub safety. In addition, I have experience with and am comfortable...

Christy S. says "Alexa watched my 7 & 4 yr old on one occasion. She came for an in-home interview prior to babysitting and was on time for both the interview and...

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Traci J.

Former Teacher With Over 15 Years Of Childcare Experience

Ashburn, VA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have a FULL-TIME (9-6) JOB but am interested in doing some childcare in the evenings/overnight (after 6:30) or weekends. I have been baby-sitting since I was 12 years old. I have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the University of South Carolina. I taught third grade for three years, with special needs...

Ruth O. says "Traci was punctual, reliable, and very attentive to my children. They had plenty of fun with her without using any devices, which was a big plus for me. I...

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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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Dalva T.

Ashburn, VA

from
$28/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
I'm a responsible and experienced nanny with a strong background caring for children from newborns to 12 years old, especially infants. I also have experience with special needs (Down syndrome). I'm CPR certified and have completed courses in child development and neuropsychomotor development. I provide attentive, personalized...
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Sharon P.

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...

- Tiffany S.

Karla S.

Karla is dependable and trustworthy. I would work with her anytime. She is always on time and very flexible.

- kathleen C.

Mackenzie F.

MacKenzie is everything you look for in a nanny for your children. She's reliable, experienced, fun, and is wonderful with both our infant...

- Adrienne H.

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