Find special needs adult care in Suffolk, VA that you’ll love

60 special needs adult care are listed in Suffolk, VA

The average rate is $16/hr as of April 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 4 years

Special needs adult care in Suffolk, VA

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Tara C.


Suffolk, VA

$15-20/hr

Special Needs Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I used to volunteer and be on staff with a special needs ministry called Young Life Capernaum. I worked with kids and young adults with cerebral palsy, down syndrome and developmental delays. I have taken kids to camp, overnights, we ran a two hour weekly program at a church. I have a lot of experience with people with...
5.0
"Awesome young woman! Tara is professional, smart and highly motivated. She's a real go-getter that jumps in and gets the job done. My son really enjoys her. The whole family does."

Joan R.

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Melanie D.


Suffolk, VA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Aide

I have been working with the seniors and disabled for 17 years now. I am reliable and loving. I love working with the seniors because they have much wisdom and they are so lovable. I am currently enrolled at Tidewater Community College pursing a degree in Human Services with the hopes of owning and operating a senior care...
Melanie can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, meal prep, personal care, dementia & more
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Home Health Aide

4.0
"I look forward to having Melanie work for us as needed and when her schedule permits. She was a delight to meet in person, has a heart for her older clients, great references and is very knowledgeable about their diabetic needs and monitoring. Beth M."

Beth M.

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Michelle S.


Suffolk, VA

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

Smiley Face, Loving And Sweet And Passionate Of What I Do

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I do believe my calling is to make others lives meaningful, creating happiness and touch others lives. I love to take care of people and based on my experiences , I give dignity, respect and value of what I do in life. I work in my entire life taking care of others people lives. Give any good references. I worked as DSP II for...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, respite care, errands, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Michelle worked for my 91 year old mother (who has dementia) for about 4-5 months in Virginia Beach. She is an extremely dependable, honest and knowledgeable CNA who has a great enthusiastic, upbeat personality. My mom really enjoyed her company and she was very...

Miriam H.

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Kathleen G.


Suffolk, VA

$18-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a wife and mother of two college age sons. I am a homemaker and enjoy the creative work of managing the home. I am available for cooking and clean up, light cleaning, laundry and pet care at your home. I have experience caring for aging parents, clients with strokes, and physical disabilities. I have also enjoyed simple...
Kathleen can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, errands, light cleaning, transportation
5.0
"Kathleen is caring and kind. She is also thoughtful and helpful."

Wendy P.

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Taiwo O.


Suffolk, VA

$20-25/hr

Full Time Care Giver

As an educator in the public schools I have worked with a multitude of youth with special needs and learning differences. I have worked closely with para educators and learned how to differentiate instruction for students with special needs. As a substitute for Arlington County Public Schools, I worked hands on with children...
Taiwo can also help with: Live-in home care, visiting physician, personal care, respite care
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Bethanne S.


Suffolk, VA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a blessed mom of 3. I was a teacher and then married a navy man travelling the world for a few years. We became foster/adoptive parents until my hands were full. I home schooled them for 5 years. Now that my kids are more independent, I'm looking to get back serving my community. I have a tender heart towards elderly,...
Bethanne can also help with: Personal care, dementia, companionship
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Makayla B.


Suffolk, VA

$13-18/hr7 yrs exp

I love working to help others. I have been doing this for 7 years and I find it to be the most rewarding job. I look forward to making a difference in others lives.
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Julian H.


Suffolk, VA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Direct Support Specialist

A sympathetic and devoted Human Service Specialist with over 10 years of experience in giving clinical/non-clinical care to disabled, autistic, and patients with ID/MHID, seeking a challenging position that utilize my experience and compassion to help others. I serve individuals who have special needs with a strong commitment,...
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Hannah S.


Suffolk, VA

$16-25/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

I have experience with caregiving in many different ways. I have been a caregiver to both children and adults with disabilities and physical limitations. I'm fun and outgoing, but serious and down to earth. I would love to be a vital part of your family to help take care of your senior loved ones!
Hannah can also help with: Transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, respite care & more
Skills:

CPR

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Maxine P.


Suffolk, VA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver Available

Greetings. I have cared for older adults and adults with disabilities including my close relatives and friends of the family for several years on/off for the past decade. I truly enjoy bringing happiness to seniors through conversation, games, and every day activities, such as watching TV and reading books. I look forward to...
Maxine can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, dementia
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Michelle S.


Suffolk, VA

$15-30/hr

Passionate Direct Support Professional For Children With Intellectual,physical Disabilities

I worked for a very nice facility name St. Mary's Home for Disabled Children for many years and the reason of leaving was to took good care of my late husband. I was a Team Leader and preceptor and had an experienced with adults with dementia and Alzheimer in a home health environment. I can give good references I love what I am...
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Hannah S.


Suffolk, VA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I think children with special needs are the sweetest, most precious people ever. I have now nannied for two children with autism in the past and I loved them! I'm looking for a family to become close with for the next season of life.
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Shahla A.


Suffolk, VA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I worked with special need adults and children over 5 years, and helped and assisted mentally challenged adults and children for another 5 years , I had diabetic patients with insulin injection twice a day insulin test four times a day. I am very much comfortable with what I do , and very much I love with what I do ....
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Bethanne S.


Suffolk, VA

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part Time Care-giver

I am a blessed mom of 3. I was a teacher then married a navy man and traveled the world for a few years. We became foster/adoptive parents until my hands were full. I home schooled my kids for 5 years. Now that my kids are more independent, I'm looking to get back serving my community. I have a tender heart towards elderly,...

Quatela P.


Suffolk, VA

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Medical Assistant, Direct Support Professional, Assistant Lead Day Support Coordinator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

l have 14 years of experience in supporting individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. My skills include helping them with performing everyday tasks such as food preparation, personal hygiene, grooming, socializing & interacting and short & long term goals. My passion for this field shows in my work performance....
5.0
"Awesome Young Woman! Professional, smart and highly motivated. She's a real go-getter that jumps in and gets the job done. My son really enjoys her. The whole family does."

Joan R.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am very passionate about special needs children as well as the elderly. I have lost quite a few loved ones due to health issues with age and I have a soft spot in my heart for them. When it comes to children, I hope to one day after completing my master's degree to work with special needs youth within our court system. I have...
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Wendy O.


Chesapeake, VA

$10-25/hr5 yrs exp

I will provide care for your seniors, children, or fur babies when you're unable to. I have been a nurse for over 20 years and specialize in pediatrics and senior care. I worked in a pediatric clinic for over 10 years and I have worked in Skilled Nursing and Long Term Care for seniors for over 5 years. I have been in home health...
Wendy can also help with: Personal care
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

5.0
"I can’t say enough good things about Wendy. It was my first time using her as a caretaker for my brother-in-law. She was extremely kind and caring. I went away for the entire day, and didn’t have a care in the world about whether or not he was being taken care of....

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Desiree S.


Portsmouth, VA

$17-26/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with seniors, individuals with ID/DD and mental health issues providing ADL support, community integration and social supports for over 15 years. I have worked with seniors with dementia and individuals receiving hospice care. I am a TOVA Instructor. I have provided total care support, domestic supports, and...
5.0
"She took good care of our 7 year y/o. Very dependable and punctual. We highly recommend!!"

Felicia R.

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Elizabeth W.


Windsor, VA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time - Full-time Depending On Which Days/hours During The Week/weekend Senior Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Mother of 3 boys. I enjoy helping people big, small, young and young at heart. I have experience with youngsters from my own and in my younger years. My more recent care experience is with more aged individuals for the last 9 years. I've worked with Long term care, Hospice, Dementia/Alzheimer's, Special needs, Skilled/Therapy...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"This girl is fantastic with the elderly who has dementia, agitation issues and hallucinations!! I wish I had found her long before I did! She is great, calm, loving to her patients, treats them as her own family. She did "Spa days" with my mother in law!! She...

Jackie R.

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Daniela H.


Smithfield, VA

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Hard Working And Always Smiling

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I'm motivated, enthusiastic, very reliable and flexible former teacher who changed her field of interest and became a caregiver. I can help with transportation services, light housework, meal preparation, bathing, dressing, provide patients with emotional support and instruction e. g. how to adapt to disability or illness,...
Daniela can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, personal care & more
5.0
"I hired Daniela to transport me to and from an outpatient surgery. She was not only on time but a little early to ensure we arrived on time in case of traffic. Very pleasant personality and put me at ease right away. Thanks Daniela!"

Paul G.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Suffolk, VA

Tara C.

5.0

Awesome young woman! Tara is professional, smart and highly motivated. She's a real go-getter that jumps in and gets the job done. My son really enjoys her. The whole family does.

- Joan R.

Melanie D.

4.0

I look forward to having Melanie work for us as needed and when her schedule permits. She was a delight to meet in person, has a heart for her older clients, great references and is very knowledgeable about their diabetic needs and monitoring. Beth M.

- Beth M.

Michelle S.

5.0

Michelle worked for my 91 year old mother (who has dementia) for about 4-5 months in Virginia Beach. She is an extremely dependable, honest and knowledgeable CNA who has a great enthusiastic, upbeat personality. My mom really enjoyed her company and she was very pro-active in getting my mom...

- Miriam H.

Kathleen G.

5.0

She is a genuinely nice person, patient well versed on many medical issues, has previous experience as a doula. She has worked for me multiple times and is fun, caring and well mannered. She has experience with food allergies and is very conscientious of dietary requirements. She is artistic,...

- Ruth D.

Quatela P.

5.0

Awesome Young Woman! Professional, smart and highly motivated. She's a real go-getter that jumps in and gets the job done. My son really enjoys her. The whole family does.

- Joan R.

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Average Rating4.8 / 5

Special Needs Adult Care in Suffolk, VA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed special needs adult care.