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Debbie M.

Special Needs Care

Colonial Heights, VA

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$15/hr
I have experience with disable elderly clients. Helping people is a passion of mine. I would love to help you with your family member.
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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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Colonial Heights, VA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello, My name is Tisha, I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals with development delays and autism. I have my RBT Aba certification. Take my job very seriously. Love helping people. I will treat your family member as if they were my own.
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Colonial Heights, VA

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$22/hr
10 years experience
I have worked in special education for 20 years as a paraprofessional. Eight of those years I was a one on one paraprofessional with a blind autistic student in which I also took care of him in the evenings after school.
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Colonial Heights, VA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I worked at Dominion Youth Services for 4 yrs caring for Autistic children. I am a very patient person and understand there needs. Always willing to help others. I am CPR and First Aid certified. Always on time and very dependable. I am looking for a full time job that is ongoing.
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Colonial Heights, VA

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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 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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$15/hr
2 years experience
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
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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Personal Assistant/Lifestyle Manager

Chester, VA

5.0(1)
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$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)
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$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)
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$13/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
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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Experienced Paraprofessional Seeking For A Part-Time Employment Or Full-Time Summer Employment

Petersburg, VA

5.0(1)
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$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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Hopewell, VA

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$21/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi my name is Melissa and I am a in-home healthcare worker. I have been doing in-home health for 9 years and absolutely love it! I am dependable and reliable and have my own transportation. I have references from other families i've cared for in the past. My availability is Monday through Friday 1pm-9 p.m. I've cared for ill...
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Hi! I Am 16 Years Old.

Virginia State University, VA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
As a dedicated caretaker with over 2. 5 years of experience, I have a strong background in providing exceptional care for individuals of all ages. My expertise includes childcare and special needs care, while ensuring a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment. I am committed to learning and staying updated on the best...
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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
transportation
errands
companionship
+ 1 more
Hello! I have worked within the caregiving field since 2018. 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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Experienced Caregiver For Your Special One

Petersburg, VA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
While raising my three children, I kept a child with Down syndrome and also a girl with Cerebral Palsy. I thoroughly enjoyed being a part of their development and enjoying the success of them today. My experience with my grandson having cochlear implants, involved in his progress and development has been very rewarding to me.
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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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Caregiver, Child/Infant/Adult/Special Needs

Chester, VA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Kat's In Home Caregiver

Chester, VA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
errands
personal care
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Kat I would love the opportunity to work with and care for the elderly and adults with special needs. I have had experience in the past with helping family members and aging friends of my family which has helped me discover a true passion. Some of the daily activities I have assisted with are meal preparation,...
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Chester, VA

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$15/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
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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Special Needs Caregivers in Colonial Heights, VA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 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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