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Charice M.

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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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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Petersburg, VA

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$16/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Sharon T. I have previously worked with an ER doctor and her family . At the time her daughter had been born prematurely at 1. 1lbs. and at 18mos. old needed a special feeding regimen. I also learned a little bit of sign language and raised 2 of my children alongside hers. I have a son in his 20's with...
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Full-time Lead Preschool Teacher Transitioning To Nanny

Petersburg, VA

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$13/hr
4 years experience
I've worked with hundreds of children of all ages as a long-term substitute teacher, a camp counselor/babysitter during summers in college, and most recently as the Lead Teacher for a classroom of 162-year-olds (August 2023 to present). I am now seeking full-time employment as a nanny. I am also interested in tutoring positions...
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Nurse Aid

Petersburg, VA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Many years of Experience Super Dedicated to my work and the Love I hold for others. Mother to young Adults and two Grand dogs. polite Clean well Mannered. Waiting to care for you or your loved one.
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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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Caregiver, Child/Infant/Adult/Special Needs

Chester, VA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
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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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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Reliable And Flexible Caretaker

Colonial Heights, VA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Errands
transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Colonial Heights, VA

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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 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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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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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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Hi! I Am 16 Years Old.

Virginia State University, VA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Personal Care Assistance/Full-Time

Chester, VA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with disabilities and special needs individuals that includes brain and spinal cord injury individuals plus the elderly for over 25 years. I assisted with wheelchair transfer, change catheter and wound care, bathing, dressing, feeding, meal preparation, doctor appointments, errands and light house cleaning.. I...
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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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Chester, VA

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$15/hr
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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 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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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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Midlothian, VA

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.40/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Petersburg, VA

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

Charice M.

Being from another state(NY) to travel for a medical procedure. I was very very surprised and comfortable with Charice, She was very...

- Stacey S.

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

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