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106 special needs caregivers are listed in Richmond, VA
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Richmond, VA
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Hi my name is Justine and I currently work in special education. I have worked with individuals with disabilities since the age of 12 and have many different experiences. Some of these include private tutor, camp counselor, attendant/care taker, teacher, sports coach, and mentor. I am looking for occasional care taking in the...
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I have worked with special needs individuals, Tova trained, CPR, medication certified, and fully vaccinated. Certified CNA
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I have been working in the healthcare field since 1995 working as a home health aide with clients in heir homes and moved on to working with the developmentally and physically challenged individuals in a a group home as a direct care counselor. In 2016 I became a nursing assistant working in the nursing homes; currently I am...
Sue Z.
Richmond, VA
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I am a Virginia native living in Richmond. I am professional, knowledgeable, widly experienced, reliable, and passionate about providing compassionate and individualized care to my clients. My schedule is flexible, my preference is part time or short term opportunities. While I am comfortable with all ages, I am not a nanny and...
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"I had the good fortune to find Sue on Care.com. She has been working with me for over 6 months and I hope she continues. She is engaging, dependable, knowledgeable, and very professional. I am a C6 quadriplegic...
Reviewed by Christina A.
Jennifer W.
Richmond, VA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Retired K-12 educator, certified CPR Endorsements in Gifted/Exceptional K-12, TESOL K-12 and adult collegiate ESOL.
30+ years with type 1 diabetes (2 of my own children diagnosed in infancy- both now on insulin pumps and both now healthy college graduates pursuing their own careers in medicine).
Extensive hands on experience...
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"She was so wonderful and sweet with our little guy- and he loved her. Thanks so much!"
Reviewed by Scott M.
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Saturdays + overnight (if needed)
Hi! I am a Mom of 2 grown girls, a retired Registered Nurse of 35 years with a concentration in pediatrics (8 years in NICU), CPR certified and have my own available transportation.
I am currently working M-F as a Nanny of 2 children (4yrs and 2years). I have been their Nanny for 4 years and...
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"Jennifer was absolutely incredible. This was our first sitter experience for our twin girls, and we couldn’t have picked a better person. Her love and patience with the girls was amazing, and she left our house...
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Hailey S.
Richmond, VA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have nannied and babysat for many years. I started nannying 10 years ago and have been babysitting for over 15 years. I am a middle school teacher for kids with special needs, so I have lots of experience with kids of all ages and needs. I'll happily feed, bath, play, clean up around the house, and help the kids get to bed.
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"Hailey was great! Picked up our instructions quickly and easily managed our spirited kiddos without any issue or worry. "
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Caroline R.
Richmond, VA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hey there folks, I'm Caroline! In 2022 I earned my Master of Social Work degree with a concentration in Child Safety from Virginia Commonwealth University. I love crafts, baking, dancing, and all things fun! I have worked with children of all ages, and have lots of experience working with children with special needs. I am...
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"My kids love Caroline because she is kind, friendly, smart and fun. We love her because she is reliable, trustworthy and a good communicator. I really regret that our schedules aren't a good match this semester...
Reviewed by Sara G.
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My name is Annie and I have been in the household employee field for around 13 years now! I have many years of experience with children of all ages; youngest being a day old to teenagers. I have worked with children who have special needs and children on the spectrum. I do have over 60 hours in childcare trainings, have attended...
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"Annie was very professional as well as personable and easy to work with. Our two boys took to her immediately making us very comfortable with going to her for our child care needs."
Reviewed by Davitt B.
Kayla H.
Richmond, VA
$23/hr • 5 yrs exp
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My name is Kayla i'm an Orthodontist Assistant. I've been babysitting for 5 years with experience looking after toddlers and school-aged children. Im CPR certified. I love children and watching them grow. I also have experience with special needs. I'm honest, dependable, hard-working, and I love kids.
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"Kayla Has watched my two younger ones for a year now and couldn’t ask for anyone better!"
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I have a combined one year experience of working with children with special needs. I also presently work in an elementary school as an instructional assistant for a Special Education teacher. I am in graduate school now for MEd Counseling with a concentration in School Counseling so I am passionate about making sure kids are...
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"Ms. Caitlin was our summer nanny for Summer 2022. She was great with our 3 boys, they loved her. Caitlin played with the kids, encouraged outside play, took them to a local farm to pick cherries and managed...
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I've been in childcare for a little over five years, and have learned a lot from being a daycare teacher assistant. I have plenty of experience working with infants and toddlers, and have worked with school aged kids as well. Just a few years ago I was a home health aid for a sweet little girl who has special needs. Additionally...
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"Carson was an exceptional nanny to our daughter for 14 months. During her time with us, our daughter was 9 to 23 months old. Carson is responsible, punctual, and a great communicator. She was also very flexible...
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Hello I'm Mrs. Quora!
A retired teacher, ABA therapist and super nanny.
I am a Military wife and mother of 1.
I have 15+ years of experience.
I've helped multiple families along the way.
I have experience with infants, multiple infants, "twins" toddlers, school age and special-needs kiddos.
I offer a gentle teaching/caring...
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"Mrs. H. has been with our family for over 3 years .
She helps with Our 4 children and always clean up after her stay we appreciate the extra help we never ask for but she does anyway .
She's very dependable...
Reviewed by Kevin H.
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Hi there! My name is Hope! I am a Theatre B. F. A Major with a concentration in Stage Management. I am a big advocate for documentation and paperwork, samples of my child care paperwork can be made available upon request. I have 3 years of experience ranging from infants to special needs children. I can help with Light...
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"Hope was great to work with and even brought toys and activities for my toddler son to play with as we were staying in a hotel from out of town. He loved her!"
Reviewed by Franny W.
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My name is Alyaa. I am a professional nanny specialized in working with children in multiple age groups, infant care and special needs. At the age of 12, I assisted a military couple who had a newborn and a toddler. At the age of 13 and on, I babysit for multiple families in private and public sectors. For example, local...
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"I met Aly through a family friend of ours. She is a fantastic sitter! Im always so anxious about leaving my children with a new person, but not with Aly! She understood and sympathized with my mom anxiety and...
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Hi, My name is April, I'm 32 years old but I have a ton of childcare experience! I am new to the Warrenton area and looking to meet new families to assist in childcare!
A little about me...
Growing up my mother worked as a home daycare provider, so I learned how to take care of children at a very young age. Children and babies...
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"April has watched my four children, one of which has autism. She has been extremely dependable and works really well with my special needs child. She's also watched our pets, one of which is an extremely high...
Reviewed by Florcita Q.
Cilicia D.
Richmond, VA
$20-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hi, My name is Cilicia everyone calls me CC its not just my nickname its also easier to remember and pronounce. I am 24 years old. I've been working with children my entire life whether it was with my six younger siblings or working in Child Care. I also have a cousin on the spectrum with autism that I work with weekly. I'm...
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"CC was great with my toddlers and had them in bed right on time. She also picked up and folded laundry after they went to bed. So nice to come home to everything being put away!"
Reviewed by Sydney K.
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Hi! I am a childcare professional/teacher with over a decade of experience including special needs care. I have weekday afternoon availability and some weekend hours. I have full availability for HCPS and RPS spring break!
Sue Z.
Richmond, VA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I am a Virginia native living primarily in Richmond. I am professional, knowledgeable, widely experienced, reliable, and passionate about providing compassionate and individualized care to my clients. My schedule is flexible, my preference is part time or short term opportunities. While I am comfortable with all ages, I am not a...
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"Sue is very knowledgeable and capable. My husband and I very much appreciated the help and the conversations. She came highly recommended to us by another ALS family and did not disappoint. "
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I am skilled in specialized cases including hospice and will accept $25-30/hour for those case types. I am a licensed CNA. I am CPR and First Aid certified as well. I have a registered medication aide certification with insulin module. I have a B. S N. in Public Health/Healthcare Management and pursuing my master's degree. I...
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"Elizabeth worked as a caregiver for me for approx 10 weeks, part time, on a temporary assignment. She cared for my 88 year old mother, on weekend nights, while she recovered from a broken leg. The patient...
Reviewed by Jann A.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Richmond, VA
Sue Z.
5.0
I absolutely cannot say enough wonder things about Sue! From the first point of contact all the way through my surgery she has been amazing from the start.
I needed temporary care as I was flying in from California to Virginia for cosmetic surgery - liposuction and a fat transfer to my derrière...
- Megan L.
Jennifer W.
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She was so wonderful and sweet with our little guy- and he loved her. Thanks so much!
- Scott M.
Jennifer M.
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Jennifer was absolutely incredible. This was our first sitter experience for our twin girls, and we couldn’t have picked a better person. Her love and patience with the girls was amazing, and she left our house even cleaner than when she came. We are SO happy we hired her and will definitely be...
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Hailey S.
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Hailey was great! Picked up our instructions quickly and easily managed our spirited kiddos without any issue or worry.
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Caroline R.
5.0
Caroline is absolutely amazing!
We were new to the city and needed someone to take care of our kids as we settled. Caroline exceeded our expectations and is punctual, kind & warm, and always full of ideas to give the kids the best possible day.
Our kids still talk about “Ms Caroline” and we too...
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Ratings for Richmond, VA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.3 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Richmond, VA are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 93 reviews of the 106 listed special needs caregivers.