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Sue Z.

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
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$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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Care Provider

Richmond, VA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 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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Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
Hi, My name is Cilicia everyone calls me CC it's not just my nickname it's also easier to remember and pronounce. I am 27 years old. I've been working with children my entire life whether it was with my six younger siblings or working in Child Care. I also have a cousin on the spectrum with autism that I work with weekly. I'm...

Sydney K. says "CC was great with my toddlers and had them in bed right on time. She also picked up and folded laundry after they went to bed. So nice to come home to...

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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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Senior Care Provider

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Respite care
personal care
visiting nurse
hospice services
dementia
I am skilled in specialized cases including hospice and will accept $25-30/hour for those case types. I am a licensed CNA. I am CPR and First Aid certified as well. I have a registered medication aide certification with insulin module. I have a B. S N. in Public Health/Healthcare Management and pursuing my master's degree. I...

Jann A. says "Elizabeth worked as a caregiver for me for approx 10 weeks, part time, on a temporary assignment. She cared for my 88 year old mother, on weekend nights,...

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Part-time Special Needs Caregiver Available

Richmond, VA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Hi my name is Glendora and I am a special needs bus driver for HCPS. I've been transporting elementary and high school students with Autism, Speech delays, mobility challenges, developmental delays, social and emotional delays for 5. 5 years. I also help care for my granddaughter who has health and developmental delays as well....
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Experience With Special Needs Adults And Children, Child Care With Nanny Experience. Over 18 Years.

Richmond, VA

1.0(0)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have over 18 years of experience working in the medical field and child care and mental health field.
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Caregiver For Those With Special Needs

Richmond, VA

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$13/hr
10 years experience
I am an RN and have been since 1990. I also have children with special needs. One has epilepsy and the other has MD. I have worked with my own children and those of others as a nurse.
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Special Needs In Richmond

Richmond, VA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I am experienced with infants through early adulthood, mostly with Autism, but I am willing and able to learn other assistance. I am very reliable, calm and happy in my work. Please feel free to contact me to discuss your needs.
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Richmond, VA

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Hello, my name is Laurel! In 2018 I graduated Stevenson University with my bachelor's in Psychology. In 2012 I had my first job taking care of children ages 0-5 in my Church's nursery. In 2018 I started work as an applied behavioral analyst with neurodiverse children from ages 2-8 years. I worked for The Shaffer Center, and then...
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Richmond, VA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
I thrive on fostering children's growth and development, which lead to the work in my field as a registered behavioral technician. As an RBT, I hold a specialized set of skills including behavior management, social skill development and emotional regulation that allows me to provide compassionate and supportive child care. I...
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Richmond, VA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I have a bachelors degree in psychology and am currently in the Masters of Social Work program at VCU. I was a trained registered behavior technician facilitating applied behavior analysis therapy with kids for eight months after I graduated, worked as an instructional assistant in an emotional disability classroom for a year,...
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Part-time Caregiver Available

Richmond, VA

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$13/hr
1 year experience
I do not have much experience with special needs children, other than when I used to work at the daycare in a nearby mall, sometimes some special needs children would come in and play for a few hours. I would like to work with special needs children because it is a positive learning experience and I like to help those that are...
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Richmond, VA

1.0(0)
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$14/hr
10 years experience
Work at Chesterfield County Public schools will special needs students. I'm very experienced with working with all types of children.
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A Heart For Others.

Richmond, VA

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$50/hr
10 years experience
Being a Registered Nurse (RN) has further enhanced my clinical skills such as tracheostomy & Ventilation, kangaroo feeding pump, IV therapy & Insertion, cough assistance, BiPap & CPAP machines, as well as quick critical thinking, enabling me to proactively address potential health concerns and provide a higher level of care....
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Evening And Summer Sitter

Richmond, VA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
It's that time of year again where the school year is coming to an end and the kiddos are getting excited for the summer! As a teacher, I get just as excited as my students for summer, but then find myself missing them and a normal schedule. I'm finishing up my 3rd year of teaching as a special needs middle school science...
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Home Care Services

Richmond, VA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
A lot of people don't understand special needs people. I'm just not that person. I want to find a way to put a smile on their face. I want to comfort them and know that I made a difference in their life that day. I have worked with autistic children before, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome. I don't know everything about these...
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Richmond, VA

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$16/hr
4 years experience
I have worked with individuals of all needs and support levels for 6 years now. I have had different rolls throughout the years and am currently a special education teacher at the Faison Center in Richmond. I have a passion for helping individuals gain independence and supporting their needs on a daily basis. I have previous...
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Richmond, VA

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$13/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience as a personal assistant, chef, caregiver. I was a caregiver for a dementia patient as well as working with the elderly
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Richmond, VA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
I am a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with years of hands-on experience providing specialized care. My passion for supporting individuals with special needs comes from a deeply personal place--I've spent years caring for my younger sister, which taught me the power of patient, heartfelt support early on. Currently, I am...
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  • 95 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $19.00/hr as of September 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.0

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Richmond, VA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews of the 95 listed special needs caregivers

Sue Z.

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...

- Megan L.

Cilicia D.

CC was great with my toddlers and had them in bed right on time. She also picked up and folded laundry after they went to bed. So nice to...

- Sydney K.

Sue Z.

Sue was fantastic. On time, great conversationalist, and you can tell she really loves what she does. I would highly recommend her to...

- Al S.

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