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Alicia P.

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

Chesterfield, VA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families 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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Christina C.

Loving Caregiver

Chesterfield, VA

from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Bringing joy and comfort to seniors is my calling. With a graduate degree from Germany in nursing and 17 years of experience in senior care, I offer respite care, hospice services, home health, personal care, dementia care, and medical management. My approach involves creating a comfortable environment, and I always follow the...
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Johanna Andrea S.

Trusted, Experienced And Passionate Bilingual Caregiver

Chesterfield, VA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Hi! My name is Johanna, and I am a caregiver with a background in physical therapy. I have experience caring for babies (including preemies), children of all ages, and kids with disabilities. I also care for older adults, assisting with daily activities and mobility support. Additionally, I offer pet care, including walks,...
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Emily M.

Chesterfield, VA

from
$14/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Crafts and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have worked with kids of all ages for many years. Specifically, I have a lot of experience working with kids with special needs. I am CPR, first aid and childhood development certified. I have been a dance teacher for kids as well as a camp...
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Gabriela O.

Dependable, Reliable And Affordable Childcare In And Around The Richmond Area

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Mom of twins twice! I am a mom of four, two 8-year-old boys and two 3-year-old boys. In addition to over 17 years of experience in teaching and working with children in a Montessori classroom, I have also been a Vice Principal and have been responsible for creating the education curriculum for children ages 2-6. I have a...

Rahsan K. says "She is very good with kids,loves playing with them,helps them with their homework a.i have 3 boys and a girl.and their ages are very close to each...

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Pam R.

Senior Care

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Hospice services
errands
light cleaning
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
Home Care for Seniors. Specialize in bathing, dressing, medication reminders, transportation to appointments and light house keeping. Experience in the hospital, nursing home facilities and private homes. Over the years, I have helped clients diagnosed with Dementia and Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Disease, Strokes, Heart Failure,...

Carol M. says "Pam is exceptional. She is a very caring, knowledgeable, and professional caregiver who loves her work. Pam's years of experience and attention to detail...

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Sue Z.

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
light cleaning
respite care
hospice services
dementia
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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Nicole R.

Care Provider

Richmond, VA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 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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Cierra H.

Experienced Postpartum Doula (day/night Shift)- Nanny FT/PT

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I am an Overnight Postpartum doula specializing in emotion and physical support for moms, parents and their families. I also have experience with special needs, respite and childcare. I have worked at a private school setting where I provided care for Pre- k all the way up to school age children. My duties included but were not...

Ryan D. says "Cierra was a great fit for our family, we were sad to see her go! "

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Anna K.

Future Exceptional Education Teacher

Midlothian, VA

5.0(1)
from
$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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Taylor C.

Midlothian, VA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Ariel C.

Midlothian, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi there! If you're looking for a reliable, hands-on nanny who will love and care for your children as if they were my own, I'd love to connect with you. I bring 8 years of professional childcare experience, including 5 long-term nanny contracts, working with children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. My background includes special...

Kenedey W. says "When we hired Ariel my youngest was about a year old and on a full-time feeding pump and tube and my oldest was three and we were new into his autism...

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Paula R.

Experienced Caregiver & Mother

Midlothian, VA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Sue Z.

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$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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Anne M.

Versatile Household Employee

Richmond, VA

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
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...

Shawn B. says "Anne was very professional. Her resume was extensive and thorough with her employment history in regards to child care. Her numerous letters of...

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Susie C.

Midlothian, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
Hi I am a CNA for 26 years helping people with several physical and mental conditions in nursing homes and private homes I am dependable, non smoker, animal friendly, and I will provide a safe and caring environment.

Nosheen R. says "I came to know about Susie through Care.com. I was looking for someone who can take care of my 18 year old autistic son. Susie is a very punctual, always...

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Katherine C.

Full/part Time Caregiver

Midlothian, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I've been with DMAS for almost 5 years. I'm currently studying for a bachelor's degree in Social Work.

Cindy G. says "Another mom with a child with autism, so she understands the difficulties. Is still working overnight shifts for me and whenever I need a fill in she is...

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April R.

Part-Time Sitter With Lots Of Experience!

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi, My name is April, I'm 38 years old but I have a lifetime of childcare experience! I am somewhat new to the Richmond 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...

Florcita Q. says "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...

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Abbie L.

Midlothian, VA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have many years of childcare experience including a bachelor's degree in children's ministry and I have been a nanny for 3 years. I also have experience working with children who have special needs. One of the reasons I love working with kids is I believe that children are not just the future generation, but they are making an...

Ruth A. says "Abbie knows the importance of children and families. She is respectful, kind, giving and loyal. She has experience caring for kids from birth through the...

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Leann P.

Companion, Caregiver, Child Care

Midlothian, VA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm a very happy person who loves being around people people I'm a retired nurse but I love caring for others. I prefer 4 hour shifts but have done 6 hours
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.75/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 Chesterfield, VA

Special Needs Caregivers in Chesterfield, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Alicia P.

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...

- Care member

Gabriela O.

She is very good with kids,loves playing with them,helps them with their homework a.i have 3 boys and a girl.and their ages are very close...

- Rahsan K.

Pam R.

Pam is exceptional. She is a very caring, knowledgeable, and professional caregiver who loves her work. Pam's years of experience and...

- Carol M.

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