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107 special needs caregivers are listed in Richmond, VA
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Richmond, VA
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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...
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"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, while she recovered from a broken leg. The patient...
Reviewed by Jann A.
Kennedy W.
Richmond, VA
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
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I am a Virginia State licensed CNA with 8 years of professional caregiving experience, and I'm available for night shift care!
About me:
I've got a calm, quiet, and respectful demeanor that has allowed me to get along very well with patients and families from many different walks of life.
In my years of service, I've...
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"Kennedy has been the best worker we have hired! She is kind, considerate, dependable and has great patience's with her clients. She is flexible with her hours and has even traveled on vacation with us. You...
Reviewed by Janet A.
Tiffany G.
Richmond, VA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hi, I have 10+ years of experience in the heath field. I've worked in hospitals, assisted living facilities, home health as a medical assistant, Phlebotomist and medication technician. I have also have 10+ years with special needs which consist of autism, down syndrome and intellectual disability in home settings and community....
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"Tiffany is a hard worker and makes a special effort to connect with my dad. She is dependable, conscientious and compassionate."
Reviewed by Jackie J.
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Private Home Care for Seniors. Specialize in bathing, dressing, medication reminders, transportation to appointments and light house keeping. Experience in the hospital, nursing home facilities and private homes. Over the years, I have helped clients diagnosed with Dementia and Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Disease, Strokes, Heart...
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"My family hired Pam to take care of our mother while she has been confined to a wheelchair. We cannot say enough great things abut her and would recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, thoughtful person...
Reviewed by Mary R.
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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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For the past two and a half years I have worked with a little girl with autism. My duties included, but were not limited to, picking her up from school, taking her to therapy and doctor appointments, helping her with homework, bathing and feeding her, helping with potty training, and managing her medicine while I was there. I...
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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.
Vanielle M.
Richmond, VA
$17-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experience With Special Needs Adults And Children, Child Care With Nanny Experience. Over 18 Years.
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I have over 18 years of experience working in the medical field and child care and mental health field.
Georgette B.
Richmond, VA
$14-19/hr
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Hi I'm 18 years old and I work for ARC. I work with kids as well as adults who are disabled. I am CPR and first aide trained I'm also working towards getting my med certification so I can pass out meds. I started working in this field because my little sister has Down syndrome and every since I was 16 I fell in love with this...
Claire F.
Richmond, VA
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
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I have been a nanny for special needs children for a few years now and majority of my experience has been working with those with Autism.
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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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Hello I have avid experience in help those with needs please visit my child care or senior care profile for more information.
Hydera C.
Richmond, VA
$14-21/hr
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I currently work as an Applied Behavior Analyst for kids with Autism. I currently am in graduate school to maintain a Masters degree in Elementary Education. I have worked with kids for as long as I can remember. . I am a energetic, compassionate, college student who loves working with children. I enjoy going shopping, going to...
Eliana H.
Richmond, VA
$14-19/hr • 5 yrs exp
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I have been babysitting since I was 12 and have been full-time nannying for the past two years. I am experienced with all age groups and children of different needs.
Chanay M.
Richmond, VA
$16-26/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I've had 10+ years in senior care and mental health. I am trained in most as well as certified. I am great with 1:1 being that most jobs have been 1:5 and still been able to maintain and care for each ones needs. I feel I'm a great fit for all ages where I have worked with ages 3 months to 105 years old.
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I enjoy children and all the joy and wonder that they possess. I have experience volunteering with physically and mentally disabled children. I believe that it is important to encourage independence, accountability, individuality, and creativity in all children.
Christine W.
Richmond, VA
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
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Hi there!
I have not had any specialized training for childhood disabilities. However, I have cared for children with autism, Down Syndrome, diabetes, and physical disabilities.
One of the children I currently nanny has quite a lot of physical disabilities. I attend his weekly therapy appointments to know how to best assist...
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I am Kori and I am currently an Occupational Therapy student completing my doctoral degree with Mary Baldwin University. I have 6 years of experience as a special educator, my doctoral capstone was program development for young adults with autism navigating transitional phases of life, and my last clinical rotation will take...
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For two years, I part-time babysat and transported a 12-year-old boy with severe Autism. I have worked with Special Olympics for the past 4 years and have been the head coach for the skills team for the past year. In this time, I have traveled with the team of 7-10 and was fully in charge when we stayed overnight for a weekend...
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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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Richmond, VA
Elizabeth P.
5.0
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, while she recovered from a broken leg. The patient was non weight bearing for 8 of these 10 weeks. Elizabeth provided superior quality of...
- Jann A.
Kennedy W.
5.0
Kennedy has been the best worker we have hired! She is kind, considerate, dependable and has great patience's with her clients. She is flexible with her hours and has even traveled on vacation with us. You will not be disappointed if you hire her.
Kennedy is still the only worker we have kept...
- Janet A.
Tiffany G.
5.0
Tiffany is a hard worker and makes a special effort to connect with my dad. She is dependable, conscientious and compassionate.
- Jackie J.
Pam R.
5.0
Pam is exceptional. She is a very caring, knowledgeable, and professional caregiver who loves her work. Pam's years of experience and attention to detail provides my mother the care and safety she needs at 91 years old. After having a stroke, my mom feels in very good hands with Pam. Not only is...
- Carol M.
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Ratings for Richmond, VA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.3 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Richmond, VA are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 95 reviews of the 107 listed special needs caregivers.