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

33 special needs adult care are listed in Thaxton, VA

The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 10 years

Special needs adult care in Thaxton, VA

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Mary L.


Thaxton, VA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Given In Your Own Home

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Experience with elderly and disabled, including but not limited to Post Polio, Ataxia, Dementia, Parkinsons, Hospice Care, references provided upon request. I have been with some families as long as 8 to 9 years caring for their loved one. Some jobs have required 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for six months at a time. I...
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Mary, who goes by Chris, was more than merely punctual and dependable. She was invariably on time or early and was willing to pitch in with whatever surprises the day might have presented. She volunteered to help out when an emergency arose. She contributed helpful...

Ted B.

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Emma H.


Blue Ridge, VA

$14-25/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Giver

I have eight years experience providing care and support for families with special needs children and adults. I have provided a range of care levels, from companionship only to meals/ bathing, dressing, household chores and many combinations of all. My biggest assets are my positive attitude and my flexibility. I am very good at...
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Debbie K.


Vinton, VA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

I have had alot of experience in taking care of patients . I originally started out in a nursing home and was doing home Care at the same time . I then went to work for a school for the mentally and physically challenged children to young adults . I like what I do and hope that I can continue to do it .
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Lileann E.


Vinton, VA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Enthusiastic, Educated, And Experienced!

Hi! I am a childcare provider with years of experience working with kids from all walks of life. This includes children with attention deficits, learning disorders, sensory processing issues, physical handicaps, as well as kids on the autism spectrum. I have an Associate degree in general studies and I am currently finishing up...
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Hope P.


Vinton, VA

$13-18/hr7 yrs exp

HI! My name is Hope! And I have been working with children with autism and other intellectual disabilities for 7 years now. Also with experience with my cousin who is now 18!
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Karen M.


Roanoke, VA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of 4 boys. My eldest is 32 and my youngest is 23. I have been a caregiver for the past 30+ year in elder care, in a hospital and as a nanny. Since my children have been adults, I have nannied for 3 families. Currently I nanny for a 19-month-old who is preparing to go to preschool. I am CPR certified and Covid...
5.0
"Karen has truly become a member of our family. She loves our 3 children as her own. They were 5, 3, and 4 months old when we first met Karen. She was always punctual, engaged with the kids, and handles 'tough toddler' situations with grace and kindness. She's...

Jessica H.

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Shani W.


Roanoke, VA

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs Concierge

I previously worked as a CNA(pediatric and geriatrics), a full time stepparent to a special needs child with a mitochondrial disease, and I currently attend to two senior women. One of the women I have worked with for 3 years and she currently is an amputee. The second woman I started working with over the past two months and...
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Latasha L.


Roanoke, VA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a loving person that enjoys caring for the elderly. I have 16 years experience in caring for the elderly. I have had experience dealing with many disabilities and needs that accompany old age such as physical limitations and mental handicaps and different senility Bathing, meal prep, medication prompting, transfer assist,...
Latasha can also help with: Dementia, personal care, home modification, live-in home care, hospice services, respite care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Latasha is amazing! She knew exactly about the care my mom needed and made sure everything was taken care of for my mom. She is an excellent cook, companion when needed, motivator for therapy, and detail oriented in providing care. My anxiety in the caring for my...

Deborah A.

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Niki B.


Roanoke, VA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I have experience with seniors and children. I used to help out with my grandmother a lot. I have two special needs children that I take care of on a daily basis. I love people and always willing to help others. I also have experience with nursing in the home and outside of the home. I graduated from Virginia Western Practical...
Niki can also help with: Personal care, transportation, visiting physician, light cleaning
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Samantha E.


Forest, VA

$16-27/hr2 yrs exp

Eager Companion Care Provider

Hello! I'm Samantha! I love being able to support others through food, friendship, and going on outings. I have worked for multiple years as a special needs care attendant for youth and enjoy meeting and learning about new people. I am looking to be a senior companion to learn more about their life, form a friendship, and be...
Samantha can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
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Marina M.


Roanoke, VA

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

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I'm a young mother of two beautiful little girls. I've been a CNA for 10 years. I am CPR and First Aide certificated. I've worked in a variety of work settings and cared for a wide age range of patients, from babies to the elderly. Including individuals on the spectrum that deals with mobility challenges, mental disabilities...
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Wendy M.


Roanoke, VA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I been a CNA for 12 years and I have 6 years of home health. I enjoy taking care of seniors in their home. I work for a Medical Center on an Acute Psychiatric Unit. I also have experience working with children with disabilities.
Wendy can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:

CNA

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Kristina S.


Forest, VA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

I particularly enjoy children with special needs and work as a full time educator providing personal care, behavioral support, and academic programming. I have over 25 years experience in this field.
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Tiffany T.


Roanoke, VA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

PCA Looking For Part/full-time Work Night/graveyard Shifts 7 Days A Week.

Been a PCA for 17 years. Cared for Alzheimer s, MS, intellectual disabled adults and people on hospice care for the whole 17 years. I have worked in assisted living facilities as a med-tech, nursing homes and hospitals as a NA for the first 4 years and the past 13 years as an in home caregiver. I am available...
Tiffany can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care, hospice services
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Lauren M.


Roanoke, VA

$10-35/hr2 yrs exp

I have worked with several children with Autism ages ranging from 6-12 years old and I am trained in aba
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Jordan T.


Hardy, VA

$15-22/hr5 yrs exp

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

I have experience caring for an adult with cognitive and physical disabilities for going on 5 years now. I recently graduated from Longwood University in Therapeutic Recreation and then became certified as a certified therapeutic recreation specialist. Since graduation, I have been working in a community setting planning and...
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Joshua B.


Forest, VA

$11-20/hr5 yrs exp

A Patient & Positive Care Provider

Hello, my name is Josh, and I'd be glad to serve you! Here are some of my experiences: I've been a counselor at a place called Arrowhead Bible Camp, which specialized in hosting summer camps for people of all ages with developmental disabilities, such as Autism, Down Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy. Many of these individuals also...
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Jenna C.


Roanoke, VA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

While working in a daycare for 4 years, I helped with children with a range of special needs. I aided in a variety of ways such as administering medications, feedings, ambulatory aid, and behavioral support. I'm currently a personal trainer with experience training individuals with cerebral palsy. I will be attending UVA this...
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Jordan T.


Hardy, VA

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

I have over 4 years of experience with working with both seniors with dementia as well as persons with disabilities. I will care for your family member in the same way I would treat my own.
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Leidy M.


Roanoke, VA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Over the past decade, I have worked as a healthcare professional in roles that have showed me the critical importance and nobility in being of service to others and the enormous satisfaction and rewarding feeling of seeing my patients reach their goals and recover their independence. I'm a nurse/ medical assistant with...

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Thaxton, VA

Mary L.

5.0

I absolutely love Chris (Mary goes by Chris). She is extremely punctual. She is very knowledgeable of medical conditions. Chris is highly intelligent. She is very compassionate. She takes very good care of my mother law with Parkinson's and dementia. She manages her medications. She is the most...

- Jennifer G.

Karen M.

5.0

Karen has truly become a member of our family. She loves our 3 children as her own. They were 5, 3, and 4 months old when we first met Karen. She was always punctual, engaged with the kids, and handles 'tough toddler' situations with grace and kindness. She's always gone above and beyond to help our...

- Jessica H.

Latasha L.

5.0

Latasha helped me out in an urgent situation. She was kind, warm, and calming. If I ever need help again, I would definitely reach out to her.

- Nadine F.

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