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Anna L.


Gum Spring, VA

$15-20/hr

Special Needs Care

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I am currently working toward a degree in special education at Vanderbilt University. I have completed a semester of student teaching with students with special needs.
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Jacob G.


Bumpass, VA

$14-21/hr

Looking To Care For Local Special Needs Individuals

Hello, my name is Jacob! I'm an Eagle Scout and college student new to the area, looking to care and look after many types of individuals, including infants, children, teens, adults, and seniors who need any form of assistance! My care also extends to those with special needs, with most of my knowledge being on neurodivergence....
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Rayanna T.


Oilville, VA

$13-15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Rayanna! I am a college student at a local community college. I've worked with kids for 5 years and have experience with special needs and disabled care. I have experience working as a teacher for 2-year-olds and daycare experience with ages 1-5yrs. I love crafts, cooking, fashion, animals, and sports! I got...
Rayanna can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Aileen R.


Henrico, VA

$17-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Weekend Caregiver Available

I am excited to enter the field of senior care. I have experience working with adults with special needs and I think my experience will translate well into this field. I am capable of handling all activities of daily living and I am very patient. I cannot wait to meet new clients and form great relationships!
Aileen can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia
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Aileen R.


Henrico, VA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love kids. I'm studying to be a teacher and will be fully certified upon my graduation in May 2017. I've watched kids from as young as a year to as old as young adult. I am willing to watch children with special needs. I like to play and have fun. I have my own car and am willing to travel.
Aileen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Amanda P.


Mineral, VA

$25/hr • 5 yrs exp

i'm an experienced and an enthusiastic nanny who has had all types of experiences ranging from a child who was deaf to a special needs child. I started out babysitting in my local neighborhood for children of family friends and after a while of working for them they would start recommending me to their friends and that's how I...
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Tara M.


Powhatan, VA

$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

I have 6 years of experience. I cared for children from newborns to 7 years old. I worked with special needs children in high school and am currently in college for early childhood special education. I have been watching kids my whole life, I was the family babysitter and they always called me the baby whisperer. I have worked...
Tara can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Whitley B.


Powhatan, VA

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Whitley. I have been a caregiver for multiple different ages and absolutely love it. I hope to join you and your family and provide any extra help that might be needed. Hope to hear from you!
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Arianna B.


Columbia, VA

$22-23/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Arianna here, people call me Ari for short. I'm the oldest of 9 and my youngest sibling is 3 years old. I have been a caregiver all my life. Not only from infants to teens, but also to seniors. I've also worked with kids with special needs. References to help people feel more comfortable. I am looking for something full time and...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Evon D.


Henrico, VA

$13-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver

I work part time for United Cerebral Palsy. I've worked with 10 clients in the past year. I have experience working with children with Downs syndrome, Asperger's, autism, MS, and lupus. All the children/clients are a joy to work with and each have different levels of care needed. I bathe the younger children, prepare meals for...
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Julianna M.


Powhatan, VA

$15-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hey there! I'm Julianna! I was a preschool teacher at a private school until this summer when I decided I wanted to go back to school for a degree in interior design! I am First Aid & CPR certified with experience teaching/ working with special needs children/teens! 5+ years of experience! I'd describe my personality as...
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Jennifer F.


Mineral, VA

$25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Nurturing children and supporting families is a true passion of mine. As a paramedic mom of a special needs son, and former EMT instructor, Aquatics Director, and swim instructor, I have over 20 of experience caring for children aged 0-11. My college education complements my hands-on experience. I am patient, creative, friendly,...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Aileen R.


Henrico, VA

$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver With Experience In Special Needs

I work full time as a special education teacher and I have experience as a live-in nanny. I have worked professionally with children and adults with disabilities for about seven years. I love to read, play outside, and explore the neighborhood.
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Kaylee S.


Powhatan, VA

$18-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Child care

I've spent the last five years as a childcare provider because I want to positively impact the lives of children. I'm patient and calm under pressure, and I'm very comfortable enforcing household rules. I follow parents' preferred communication methods and am comfortable communicating about their child's day or any issues that...
Kaylee can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Jennifer F.


Mineral, VA

$13-18/hr • 2 yrs exp

Paramedic & Special Needs Mom

My son had a tracheostomy, feeding tube and was catheterized every 4 hours. He had 14 different medications, a feeding pump, suction, oxygen, a ventilator and used assistive technology. He went through hospice and lived to be 16. As a first responder I am experienced at patient assessment and am a natural care taker. Let me ease...
Jennifer can also help with: Hospice services, errands, meal prep, respite care, light cleaning, dementia & more
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Laura B.


Powhatan, VA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Certified Special Education Teacher Summer Child Care

I am a special education teacher with 25+ years of experience working in a public school setting in Virginia. I am seeking a part time child care position, preferably with infants and pre-school aged children.
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Hailey-marie R.


Henrico, VA

$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

I am a Certified Child Life Specialist with my Masters Degree in Child Life and 5 years of experience I. The hospital setting, as well as 3 years of experience working at a medical summer camp for children with chronic illnesses and disabilities.
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Lydia H.


Fork Union, VA

$15-22/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hello, Family's! My name is Lydia! I have been a nanny for baby's ages 2month-9months the last 3 and a half years. I currently nanny I am now a first time mom myself to my sweet 11-month-old son. I have always loved kids of all ages and have been caring for children since I was very young myself. I have had experience tending...
Lydia can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Karli G.


Mineral, VA

$18/hr • 5 yrs exp

Experienced DSP And Special Education Student

I have experience with a wide range of developmental and intellectual disabilities. I have family members with disabilities myself and my philosophy is to treat each person under my care as I would treat my own family member.
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Lori M.


Rockville, VA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I've always had a passion for nurturing the growth and development of children. My decade of experience as a childcare provider has confirmed my calling to positively impact their lives. My calm, creative, and friendly nature allows me to connect with children effortlessly. When it comes to household rules, I believe in gentle...
Lori can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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