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Loretta M.

Personal Assistant/Lifestyle Manager

Chester, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'm passionate about helping families with balancing their lives. I'm CPR, AED, and first aid certified. I have experience working with seniors, and youth. I have experience supporting people with Parkinson's, autism, and mental and cognitive delays.

Lynn S. says "Very attentive and helpful. Wonderful communicator. Organized and thorough. She helped organize a cluttered apt. and instituted some processes to help the...

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Chester, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 20 years of experience supporting a variety of people with their activities of daily living. This includes nutrition and feeding as well as (modified diets and swallowing disorders). I am CPR/FA/AED certified and trained in medical management. I have extensive knowledge of medical assistive devices. I am experienced in...

Care Member says "Ashley is very caring and will do anything for the person she works for she has a heart of gold. Ashley will go beyond any expectation. I would hire her...

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Super Experienced Childcare

Chester, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I have raised one beautiful daughter and helped raise my three beautiful godchildren , who are now grown. I worked in the corporate world for many years until 2 years ago when I took my first job as a nanny of 3 beautiful girls. It was an amazing. 2-1/2 year experience... and I still see the girls occasionally. I have...

Sherry M. says "Sandy is extremely compassionate toward children and the elderly. She truly desires what is best for them individually. We have literally been friends...

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BS In Child Development And Family Living

Chester, VA

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$13/hr
5 years experience
I have 10 years experience working for with children. I worked in foster care for six years and currently I am a Part time child watch associate.
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Personal Care Assistance/Full-Time

Chester, VA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with disabilities and special needs individuals that includes brain and spinal cord injury individuals plus the elderly for over 25 years. I assisted with wheelchair transfer, change catheter and wound care, bathing, dressing, feeding, meal preparation, doctor appointments, errands and light house cleaning.. I...
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Chester, VA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
I have worked with a few kids with ASD within the last couple years! I am very good with the kids I have worked with and I am a very very caring and loving and patient person!
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Caregiver, Child/Infant/Adult/Special Needs

Chester, VA

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I ran an in-home daycare for 5 years as well as volunteered at the local elementary school assisting teachers for 12 years and raised two children of my own. available for child care
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Babysitter/Nanny

Chester, VA

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$13/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have been around kids my entire life! In middle school I started babysitting for families with newborns, multiple kids, and kids with special needs. In my high school years I spent my summers as a lifeguard ensuring kids safety while playing in the water. In my college/post college years I have worked as an assistant preschool...
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Chester, VA

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$15/hr
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I'm Kyla! I have four years of experience in childcare, including three years in a special needs room at a public school and one year in a2-year-old classroom at a daycare. I am CPR certified and enjoy creating engaging, fun, and educational activities for children. I am dedicated to providing a nurturing and safe...
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Caring, Kind And Patient Caregiver With Over 10 Years Experience!

Chester, VA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
personal care
+ 1 more
Hello! I have worked within the caregiving field since 2015. I am passionate about caring for others, whether these are senior individuals, those with special needs, children and even pets. For some background information, I began working with children diagnosed with autism in 2012 as newborns and continued caring for them until...
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Petersburg, VA

4.9(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 20 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
On-going part time childcare or As Needed/One-Time / Last-Minute Care Special Needs Experienced. Open to negotiating a pay rate that works for everyone! Whether it's an evening out, after school care, backup care, or short-term support, I bring 25+ years of experience with children of all ages, including those with Autism,...

Ashley H. says "Charice was a joy to have around. She really played with my children and kept them entertained all day. I would definitely recommend her! We plan to use...

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Experienced Paraprofessional Seeking For A Part-Time Employment Or Full-Time Summer Employment

Petersburg, VA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have enjoyed educating and caring for children for over 25 years! I currently work as a substitute teacher for the Chesterfield County School District, mostly working with students with special needs. I provide educational support in the absence of special education teachers and general education teachers. My other work was...

Stacey S. says "Being from another state(NY) to travel for a medical procedure. I was very very surprised and comfortable with Charice, She was very professional as well...

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Petersburg, VA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Companionship
Compassionate companion and Support for diverse needs and more here to make daily life a little easier and brighter. With 25+ years of experience across schools, homes, camps, and medical settings, I provide nurturing, expert care for young adults with special needs. If you require other support, I can also provide assistance...
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Richmond, VA

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$25/hr
25 years experience
Hello Mrs. Chimelle here! I'm a mother and a wife. I come from a background of child care providers. I started working in Pediatric dentistry 17 years ago where I also learned to build bonds and trust with many children of various ages including those with special needs. I've worked with many different families over 8 years....
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Recent Grad Dedicated To Caring For Youth

Henrico, VA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
I have a background in psychology and experience working with diverse groups of kids, including those who have special needs. I currently teach social emotional learning & substance use prevention classes in elementary & middle schools.
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Colonial Heights, VA

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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Currently a Direct Support Professional full time in a group-home. Currently a Virginia State University Social Work student. Experience with special needs, infants, and children of all ages. Feel free to message me to learn more about me!! I would love to get to know you and your family!!
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Reliable And Flexible Caretaker

Colonial Heights, VA

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Currently a Direct Support Professional full time in a group-home. Currently a Virginia State University Social Work student. Experience with special needs, infants, and children of all ages. Experience with cats and dogs of all breeds and ages. I am currently CPR Certified and have my own transportation. Feel free to message me...
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Richmond, VA

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$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is JQuan (Jay). I am a 24-year-old male, residing in Richmond, VA. I am patient, caring, creative, adventurous and reliable. I am currently a 4th Grade teacher in Chesterfield County, continuing to further my Master's in Education. I attended West Chester University, where I have obtained my degree in...
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Henrico, VA

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
errands
light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Natasha. I work as a personal support worker for a private home care agency with 15 years of experience in senior and special needs care. Previously, I worked on a memory care unit and have extensive knowledge of dementia. Caring for my grandparents when I was younger inspired me to help others. I am open to...
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Reliable And Flexible Caretaker

Colonial Heights, VA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
Currently a Direct Support Professional full time in a group-home. Currently a Virginia State University Social Work student. Experience with special needs, children, and adults of all ages. Feel free to message me to learn more about me!! I would love to get to know you and your family!!
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.80/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Chester, VA

Special Needs Caregivers in Chester, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Loretta M.

Very attentive and helpful. Wonderful communicator. Organized and thorough. She helped organize a cluttered apt. and instituted some...

- Lynn S.

Ashley W.

Ashley is very caring and will do anything for the person she works for she has a heart of gold. Ashley will go beyond any expectation. I...

- Care member

Sandra A.

Sandy is extremely compassionate toward children and the elderly. She truly desires what is best for them individually. We have literally...

- Sherry M.

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