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107 special needs caregivers are listed in Richmond, VA

The average rate is $18/hr as of April 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

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Jamie C.


Richmond, VA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

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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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Justine O.


Richmond, VA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Seasonal Care Provider For Special Needs Individuals

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Hi my name is Justine and I currently work in special education. I have worked with individuals with disabilities since the age of 12 and have many different experiences. Some of these include private tutor, camp counselor, attendant/care taker, teacher, sports coach, and mentor. I am looking for occasional care taking in the...
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Virginia F.


Richmond, VA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver For Those With Special Needs

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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.
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Vanielle M.


Richmond, VA

$17-27/hr10 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.

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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...
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Claire F.


Richmond, VA

$10-15/hr3 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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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...
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Racheal B.


Richmond, VA

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

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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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Stacie B.


Richmond, VA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Children are the Greatest

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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.
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Monet P.


Richmond, VA

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Message Me

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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.
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Eliana H.


Richmond, VA

$14-19/hr5 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.
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Kori J.


Richmond, VA

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

PRN/Part-time Caregiver Available

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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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Sarah P.


Richmond, VA

$10-15/hr

Part-time Caregiver Available!

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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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Marykate C.


Richmond, VA

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Compassionate And Experienced Occupational Therapy Student!

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My name is MK! I am currently in my 3rd year of occupational therapy grad school at VCU. I have extensive experience providing compassionate care to those with special needs and disabilities through personal and professional experiences. I have a sibling with spina bifida and an intellectual disability. I have also completed...
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Shawna C.


Richmond, VA

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

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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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Kathryn W.


Richmond, VA

$13-25/hr3 yrs exp

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I am a general education 2nd grade teacher in RPS but have taught multiple students with diagnoses of ADD/ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, and other learning disabilities. While in college I interned with Early Intervention, going into homes to work with children birth to age three with various physical,...
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Alyssia C.


Richmond, VA

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

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Hello, I have experience in taking care of disabled and elderly. I grew up taking care of my grandmother who had cerebral palsy and could not walk or sit up. I then was helping my mother with her job taking care of a gentleman in a wheelchair with cerebral palsy. For the past 7 years I have been taking care of a woman born with...
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Razan K.


Richmond, VA

$23-30/hr2 yrs exp

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Growing up, my brother was on the spectrum for autism, having a more extreme case where conversing and doing day to day tasks was hard for him. I would take care of him when he was unable to perform a daily task such as washing his laundry or cooking meals. I found ways to better communicate with him by honing into his interests...

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My name is Ottorea I'm 26years young and looking for a stable full time summer job and fall part time long term nanny job. I'm very experienced with infant/toddlers but I've worked with all ages . I have many years of experience working with children and young adults. I would say I have about 15 years of experience, I started...
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Kheli M.


Richmond, VA

$16-21/hr2 yrs exp

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Former case worker for families of children with special needs. Mom of 13-year-old with congenital heart defect. Personal experience with medication administration, blood sugar testing, CPR, AED and surgery aftercare management.

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Ratings for Richmond, VA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.2 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Richmond, VA are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 76 reviews of the 107 listed special needs caregivers.