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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Reston, VA

The average rate is $22/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Reston, VA

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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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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
"I have known Selly for 18 years and I have seen the great work she did with her kids as a mom; and as a friend, she is always there when you need her. She is a caring and loving mother and a great role model...

Reviewed by Aminata T.

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Jenn O.


Herndon, VA

$20-35/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

5.0

(1)

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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...
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,...

Reviewed by David R.

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Traci J.


Ashburn, VA

$47/hr10 yrs exp

Former Teacher With Over 15 Years Of Childcare Experience

5.0

(3)

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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...
5.0
"Traci was great, she took great care of our 20m/o boy & made us feel very comfortable. She was very flexible also! I would hire her again in a heartbeat!"

Reviewed by Julie B.

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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 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.

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Elizabeth F.


Herndon, VA

$25-50/hr7 yrs exp

From Texas

5.0

(8)

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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...
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...

Reviewed by Jennifer T.

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Ana D.


Fairfax, VA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Family Assistant

4.8

(28)

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Hi I am a preschool teacher and I work in a private school with children with special needs, I have experience with children of all ages especially children between 4 and 10 years old, I am very proactive, empathetic and fun, I have excellent references of families with whom I have worked and the school where I currently work....
5.0
"Hired Ana on short notice a week before we needed some help while kids were on spring break. She was great and handled our 3 kids really well! We were super thankful for her help"

Reviewed by Shaz Z.

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Susan A.


Potomac, MD

$30/hr10 yrs exp

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

4.8

(9)

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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.
5.0
"Susan is very caring and helpful. She did great with my son."

Reviewed by Alin C.

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Rachel W.


Fairfax, VA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part/Full-Time Caregiver

4.4

(7)

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Hello! My name is Rachel and I am interested in babysitting for your family. I have lots of experience with children of all ages including babies, toddlers, young children, teens, and special needs children. I started babysitting in high school and have been going strong ever since. After graduating college, I worked as a part...
5.0
"Awesome sitter who loves having fun - our son thoroughly enjoyed his time with Rachel and we look forward to her excellent services in the future. Highly recommended!"

Reviewed by Nathan J.

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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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Ariana A.


Fairfax, VA

$15-22/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter!

5.0

(1)

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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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Erika O.


Ashburn, VA

$14-25/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I've been babysitting ever since I was 12 y/o. It started out as watching over the younger kids in my neighborhood since I was the oldest kid there. In addition to this, I'd play with and watch over my younger cousins at family reunions while they were infants-toddlers. I volunteered at a local church through a youth bible...
5.0
"Erika is my 3 year old daughter's absolute favorite sitter! I love having her babysit too. She's punctual, dependable, and has even made herself available at the last minute when I had projects at work to...

Reviewed by Abimbola O.

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Karla S.


Sterling, VA

$25-35/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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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. "

Reviewed by kathleen C.

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Anne L.


Vienna, VA

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver In The Vienna Area

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Having an adult child with severe disabilities, I have a great deal of experience with special needs care and 2 years experience working in adult-care. I am looking for a position as a personal care attendent that can be occassional or regular hours, and can include companion care, self-help care, providing transportation to...
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Beatriz R.


Fairfax, VA

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced And Professional Nanny

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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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John S.


McLean, VA

$16-21/hr2 yrs exp

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Hello, my name is Holden. I currently live in Richmond VA. Looking for some extra money as an aide or care assistant. In college, I worked as an aide for a teenager with special needs and volunteered for a group that put on events for student in the area with special needs.
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Mary M.


Ashburn, VA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

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Hi, I'm Mary! I have 3 years experience in childcare, including as a distance learning aide with Loudoun County Parks and Rec. I've worked with kids as young as two, as well as kids with mild special needs. I'm fully vaccinated, have my own transportation, I don't smoke, and I can also help with pet care, housework, and meal...
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Savannah S.


Fairfax, VA

$17-22/hr1 yrs exp

Fun And Creative Sitter!

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I have over a decade of experience working with children in settings such as school, after-school, and summer programs, as well as experience as an overnight Camp Counselor. In my teens, I frequently babysat my special needs little sister, as well as volunteered/substitute taught in my mom's Special Education classroom. I'm...
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Morgan E.


Fairfax, VA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

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My name is Morgan and I am available as a caregiver for children with disabilities/special needs. I am a current college student studying special education with a concentration in the adapted curriculum for severe and multiple disabilities. I currently work as a substitute teacher and a behavioral therapist for children with...
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Nawarat J.


Herndon, VA

$40/hr8 yrs exp

2.3

(3)

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I'm looking for a full time position. I have over 8+ years experience of taking care of children from newborn to teenager and special needs. I have my own car. I have CPR and First Aid certificate and fully vaccinated and booster. I speak Thai/English, I like being outside do an outdoor activities, I love driving, singing....
5.0
"NJ helped us over a period of two weeks. She is punctual, professional, responsible and is warm and friendly with the kids. What originally was supposed to be just a few hours assisting with getting kids to and...

Reviewed by Ellen And Alex G.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Reston, VA

Selly S.

5.0

Selly worked with our family for more than four years. She was with our oldest son for most of his life and our youngest for his entire life. Our sons love Selly and consider her like family. From the start, Selly has taken responsibility for her time with the kids. She finds activities in the...

- Michael G.

Jenn O.

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 tremendous.

- David R.

Traci J.

5.0

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 would hire her again.

- Ruth O.

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.

Elizabeth F.

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 true blessing in our lives.

- Jennifer T.

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