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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Harpers Ferry, WV
The average rate is $16/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 3 years
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My name is Shirley, I've been working with children for most part of my life. I started working with children in 2009 for about eight years, I began by having my own daycare at home for three years. I was able to obtain my CPR, licence and the skills needed to work with children. My daycare was full of children of different ages...
5.0
"Shirley worked for me for three years. She helped take care of my three daughters and kept our house amazingly clean and organized. Shirley is dependable, trustworthy, and a hard worker. I would definitely...
Reviewed by Kara W.
Monica P.
Martinsburg, WV
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I'm Monica. I'm 29 years old. I'm currently looking for a new nanny or babysitting job. I'm available to start asap. I'm CPR and First Aide certified. I have special needs experience as my 19-year-old sister has Down Syndrome. I'm big on being COVID-19 safe, for myself and your family as well. I'm willing to help with basic...
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"Monica is amazing! She quickly got our 3yo acclimated and kept him busy with different play activities. Our son loved spending the day with her, which to us is a very important thing. Monica also cleaned up and...
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Donna N.
Martinsburg, WV
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hello I am glad you are checking me out as a potential care giver. I love young children and have worked with them and special needs adults for 30 years. I have a soft spot for infants. I raised three boys and had a daycare in my home while they were young. My husband and I are new grandparents and love that role. I am musical,...
5.0
"Donna was beyond amazing with our 3 boys! They absolutely loved her! She always had something fun planned for them! She was punctual and I never had a worry with them in her care!"
Reviewed by Kristina B.
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I am a 53-year-old happily married woman born in Washington DC. I have lived in Loudoun County for over 15 years. I have 20+years of childcare experience that started with helping watch my niece when she was between 5-8yrs old. I would drive her to appts and soccer practice eventually becoming asst coach of her team. Since then...
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"Extraordinary! That is the best way to describe Rachel. From the minute I opened my door to her 7 minutes early, to the moment she tenderly greeted my 6 year old and sat down to play with her, and she asked me...
Reviewed by Joanna G.
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I have MUCH experience with individuals with various special needs. I am PRN overnights on occasion contracting with the government for woman whom have been warded to the state and found to have severe psychological diagnoses. It gives great satisfaction to encourage them to lead productive/social lives(safely) promoting a...
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"5 big stars for Lori! She did an amazing job with my autistic son., I really could not have asked for more. Lori jumped right in, and hit the ground running. She knew exactly how to approach and interact with...
Reviewed by Kim M.
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Hello There Parents!
I am back!! I am an experienced special needs / mental health caregiver. I have a passion for working with youth and young adults with different developmental disorders. I've done 10+ years of in home services. I am looking to serve a wonderful family part time or help parents get out an have a date...
5.0
"Great caregiver, very energetic, and so happy we hired her! She offers much more than just your average babysitter. She is very knowledgeable and genuinely cares for our child's needs and developmental growth."
Reviewed by Virginia S.
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I enjoy using what I have learned over 16 years of teaching, 4+ years of opening our home for foster care, 5+ years of special needs in home child care and a lifetime of loving and caring for young children. My sons (born 2020 and 2021) are with me during the day and are very flexible. I prefer to provide care in my home, but I...
5.0
"She is honest, trustworthy and down to earth. Who shows so much caring for those she is helping."
Reviewed by Jaymee C.
Jenna B.
Leesburg, VA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hi! My name is Jenna and I just recently graduated from Virginia Tech. I have been nannying, babysitting, and pet sitting for over seven years. I was most recently CPR and AED certified in 2020 with the Red Cross. In high school I volunteered with special needs children and participated in Adaptive PE day! I love to have fun,...
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I have been working with children since I was 12 years old. Working with children ranging from newborn to 16 years of age. I have worked with children with a variety of special needs and disabilities. I am looking for a loving family who is looking for a caretaker to put their children first. I am available during the week and...
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"Great patient sitter. Would hire again. She was great with our 3 month infant. Showed him lots of attention, read to him, did tummy time, and played with all his toys. Provided updates when he fell asleep....
Reviewed by Curtis K.
Laura S.
Frederick, MD
$21/hr • 9 yrs exp
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Hi, I'm Laura, 26 years old from Brazil, I have been work with kids for 8 years, kids with special need as well. I also feel comfortable spending time with children of all ages.
in Brazil I worked as a teacher.
Im currently taking care of 4 children: 1, 4, 8 and 10 years old, I have been their baby sitter for 2 years but our...
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"Laura was amazing and helped us feel very comfortable leaving our son in her care! She was prompt, flexible and very caring with him. We look forward to using your service again the next time at visit! Many...
Reviewed by Lori N.
Bridget M.
Frederick, MD
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi- my name is Bridget. I was the eldest of a large family so I've been helping with children (and infants) almost my entire life and currently I work with children with special needs.
I have a BFA from salisbury university and am very passionate about making sure kids have creative outlets!
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"Bridget is very kind, genuine, and passionate with everything she does. She is on time consistently and goes above and beyond with anything she is asked. Bridget was super useful and helpful and went out of her...
Reviewed by Ken M.
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CURRENTLY LOOKING TO START WEEK OF JULY 1st
Hi all! I am a career Nanny/Caregiver. I started working with children since the age of 10. Including; newborns, infants, twins, triplets and special needs! I also have a passion for animals and am very knowledgeable on small pets to farm animals. My start and end times are a little...
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"Ashley is extremely professional and absolutely wonderful with our son. Our son absolutely loves her. She was always on time and was always amazing communicating with us to let us know how things were going...
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Hi my name is Maria, and I am a mom of three grown children .. I am originally from LI, NY . I have taken care of children of all ages, as well as special needs for over 10 yrs. I have a lot of energy and truly love my job! I have excellent references available! Thank you!
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"Maria was an absolute blessing to find. She is so communicative, dependable, and great with kids. She is a natural teacher and helped my baby reach so many milestones that I never would have expected. She was...
Reviewed by Cheryl B.
Jessica M.
Leesburg, VA
$15-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.7
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Good afternoon
I love caring for others. I have been a caregiver for the past 6 years. I have worked with infants, children, adults, and seniors. Providing care enables me to make a difference in someone's else life by assisting them with their everyday routine. I can assist with personal hygiene (toileting/ showers), meals,...
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"Jessica is a sharp young woman who provided terrific care. She took the time to understand the nature of this assignment (post surgical recovery). While her assignment was short, she proved herself...
Reviewed by Tracey H.
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I firmly believe that life is too short not to love what you do, children and elders have a way of bringing out the best in life and in me. Having attended school for nursing, I am CPR/First Aid and Medication Administration certified, as well as hold a CDA in Early Childhood Education with an emphasis on working with...
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"She just loves children and does great - her own children are proof"
Reviewed by Miriam M.
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Hi! I'm Anna and I have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work. I have a lot of experience working with children and children with special needs. I work at a summer camp for children with special needs and worked as an Autism teacher for a year. I am also comfortable with large dogs!
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I have experience in working with adult care and childcare. I have 20 years of experience in childcare. More experience is built in caring for my siblings and 20 years of my biological children. I have experience in teaching and taking care of children with special needs. My experience includes assisting with activities of daily...
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I have over 12 years in teaching field and 2 as a nanny. Four years were spent as an inclusive special needs teacher in a K-2 setting. For the past eight years I have worked as a special education case manager and content teacher in which I managed/implemented student IEP's on my caseload and provided reading and math...
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Hello, my name is Katelyn. I work full time owning my own business which allows me to have a lot of control over my schedule. I am looking to help families out with some of my free time. I have over 15+ years of experience babysitting kids of all ages. Within my business, I handle a lot of children that have special needs as...
Julie H.
Leesburg, VA
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
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Enthusiastic, positive, and caring registered nurse with a large variety of experience. Happy to help however I can.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Harpers Ferry, WV
Shirley V.
5.0
Shirley worked for me for three years. She helped take care of my three daughters and kept our house amazingly clean and organized. Shirley is dependable, trustworthy, and a hard worker. I would definitely hire her again.
- Kara W.
Monica P.
5.0
Monica is amazing! She quickly got our 3yo acclimated and kept him busy with different play activities. Our son loved spending the day with her, which to us is a very important thing. Monica also cleaned up and reorganized the playroom before she left…another plus!
- Care member
Donna N.
5.0
We can't provide a high enough recommendation for Donna! She was our son's nanny from 9 weeks old until we moved when he was 15 months. She is the only person outside of the family we have trusted to care for him. She was always flexible with our busy schedules, willing to come early or stay late,...
- Lindsey G.
Rachel L.
5.0
Extraordinary! That is the best way to describe Rachel. From the minute I opened my door to her 7 minutes early, to the moment she tenderly greeted my 6 year old and sat down to play with her, and she asked me questions about S.'s care - things I had not even thought to bring up - I knew I could...
- Joanna G.
Lori S.
5.0
5 big stars for Lori! She did an amazing job with my autistic son., I really could not have asked for more. Lori jumped right in, and hit the ground running. She knew exactly how to approach and interact with my son, and she needed very little direction from me. Her professional background was very...
- Kim M.
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