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Saniya Z.'s Photo

Richmond, VA

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$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hi ! I'm Saniya and for four years going on five now, I've had the privilege of supporting families by providing reliable and engaging childcare and also working with young adults with special needs . I believe in being patient, attentive, creative while working in the field of childcare. I love sparking imagination through...
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Richmond, VA

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$20/hr
My name is S. I have been a professional caregiver for over 25 years. I am very passionate about my work and it is extremely important to give my very best with devotion and quality care. The client is always #1 priority. I am honest, dependable, professional, reliable and hard working. I have provided care and had training for...
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Experienced Paraprofessional Seeking For A Part-Time Employment Or Full-Time Summer Employment

Petersburg, VA

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$25/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...
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HHA/CNA/Healthcare Coordinator

Richmond, VA

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$10/hr
7 years experience
I am a hardworking, dedicated professional. I am self-motivated, detail-oriented, and I use good problem resolution skills. I also effectively use good judgment in decision-making, work well under pressure. I'm dependable and always willing to help others. I am confident that my skills and abilities will be a valuable...
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Midlothian, VA

5.0(1)
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$13/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
I've been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I often go into my mom's classroom to help her out and do simple classroom tasks and occasionally will help with kids. I have also worked at an autistic kids camp, so I have experience with special needs children. In high school, I did a program where I went into classrooms and...

Kimberly D. says "I could not have asked for a better nanny for my girls than Taylor! She is kind, dependable, and handles anything thrown her way. My girls and I adore...

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Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
Hi, My name is Cilicia everyone calls me CC it's not just my nickname it's also easier to remember and pronounce. I am 27 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...

Sydney K. says "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...

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Care Provider

Richmond, VA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have worked with special needs individuals, Tova trained, CPR, medication certified, and fully vaccinated. Certified CNA
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Sue Z.'s Photo

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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...

Megan L. says "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....

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Experienced Caregiver & Mother

Midlothian, VA

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
Retired professional open to occasional sitting or emergency back-up; flexible working hours watching children of any age. Have raised 5 children including a special needs child. Several years of current experience with children ages infant to middle school.

Care Member says "Amazing! She distracted my toddler so he wouldn’t lose it when I left. So gentle with him and he seemed to really enjoy the time together. "

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Future Exceptional Education Teacher

Midlothian, VA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello, My name is Anna, and I am a college student that lives in Midlothian, VA. Due to COVID my classes at Longwood University are online, but this gives me a rare opportunity to work while completing my necessary course work. I have worked with children of all ages and abilities. I am currently finishing up my last semester...

Stephen B. says "Anna is such a wonderful child care provider. Patient and loving, our kids are excited to see her again! Would definitely recommend."

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I Would Love To Work Full Time With Caring For Special Needs.

Richmond, VA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
I worked as a teacher Aide in the special education class for a year. I have my teacher Aid certificate and my cda. I love working with special needs children. I enjoy working with the children and especially learning a lot from them.
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Sue Z.'s Photo

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
hospice services
respite care
light cleaning
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...

Al S. says "Sue was fantastic. On time, great conversationalist, and you can tell she really loves what she does. I would highly recommend her to anyone. "

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End Of Life Doula, Elder Care Specialist, Senior Care Consultant, Advance Care Planning, CNA

Chesterfield, VA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
My name is Alicia. I am a Certified End-of-Life Doula, Elder Care Specialist, Care Consultant and Advance Care Planning Facilitator. I am certified to work with Dementia and Parkinson's patients and am a Licensed CNA in Virginia. With over 14 years of experience working with Hospice patients and their families, and over three...

Care Member says "Alicia was so thorough and thoughtful when taking care of my elderly father while we were on vacation. He had nothing but amazing things to say about...

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Versatile Household Employee

Richmond, VA

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$33/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
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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Ready To Make A Meaningful Difference In The Lives Of Those I Care For

Richmond, VA

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$12/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Dementia
meal prep
errands
transportation
light cleaning
I have experience as a caregiver working with individuals with special needs, including a patient with Down syndrome and an autistic child. In my role, I provided personalized care and support tailored to their unique requirements.
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Part-Time Caregiver

Chesterfield, VA

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
Hello there! My name is Grace, and I have a passion for caregiving and educational support. I am a Certified Nurse Aide, and I have a great deal of experience working with children, seniors, and those with special needs/abilities. I have many years of experience in babysitting and caregiving for children of all ages. I aspire...
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Midlothian, VA

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Errands
companionship
light cleaning
meal prep
personal care
+ 1 more
I am a dependable Personal Care Assistant with 5 years of experience supporting elderly clients and individuals with special needs. I provide compassionate help with daily living tasks such as personal hygiene, mobility assistance, meal preparation, and companionship. My priority is to maintain safety, dignity, and comfort while...
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Kuniko M.'s Photo

Richmond, VA

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$13/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
I truly believe in the old saying that it takes a village to raise a child, and I love being that extra layer of support for families. As a social worker I have a special interest in working with kids with special needs. I love providing a patient, calm, and approachable environment for children ages four and up, and I'm...
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Compassionate Childcare Provider With Special Needs Experience

Chesterfield, VA

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$22/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! I'm Jaelynn, and I love creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where children feel supported and encouraged to grow. I have experience caring for children of various ages, including children with special needs, and I'm CPR-certified. I began working with children at 13 through my church's children's ministry,...
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Chelsea F.'s Photo

Petersburg, VA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
I love working with kids because I love being a mother. I love being involved in their growth and showing them appreciation, care and when needed a good structured routine. I love to get creative! And it's important to me to watch the children learn all the things they are capable of. I am Patient, Attentive, and Creative. I...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $22.00/hr as of November 2026

  • 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 4 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Taylor C.

I could not have asked for a better nanny for my girls than Taylor! She is kind, dependable, and handles anything thrown her way. My girls...

- Kimberly D.

Cilicia D.

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...

- Sydney K.

Sue Z.

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...

- Megan L.

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