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Linda R.

Previous Daycare/preschool Owner/director

Fort Eustis, VA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Cheerful, Kind, Compassionate Dependable, and Trustworthy I have four grown children of my own and hundreds out there that have forever touched my heart. I have many years of experience in childcare including several types of special needs. I owned and operated a daycare/preschool for 12 years. Also experienced with school...

Care Member says "Was very polite and gave plenty of attention to my son and tended to his needs! "

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Healthcare Provider special needs

Newport News, VA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked as a healthcare provider at two area hospital (PRN ONLY). I'M CPR certified, double vaccinated and boosted. I provide hands on care, very attentive to the family needs.

Care Member says "I am so glad I choose Cassaundra for my heath care needs. She has so much experience and very knowledgeable of a lot of medical practices. I will...

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Fort Eustis, VA

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$16/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
SUMMER AVAILABILITY. Currently a Special Education Assistant where I support children with special needs. Previously, while oversees, I was a long term substistute wherein I planned, organized, and presented lesson plans in whole and small groups compatible with the school and system-wide curricular goals. I planned and created...
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Hampton, VA

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$21/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a military spouse looking for work preferably working with special needs children. I speak English and fluent in ASL. During summer vacation I volunteer at YMCA. I have experience working with children from infants to 12 years of age . I took a CPR class in high school and I never had it renewed but would be willing to...
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About Me

Hampton, VA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
hospice services
respite care
+ 1 more
I have a deep understanding of the unique needs of individuals requiring care and support, whether it's for seniors, children, or individuals with special needs. My skills encompass a wide range of caregiving tasks, from personal care and medication management to meal preparation and companionship. I approach my role with...
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CNA

Fort Monroe, VA

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$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Dementia
live-in home care
respite care
hospice services
personal care
15 yrs experience with caring for aging seniors and those with a disability and with special needs. I have worked both in short and long care facility, Memory care, nursing homes, Hospice and respite care. I have care experience with those who have Dementia and Autism.
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Hospice RN

Williamsburg, VA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Errands
meal prep
respite care
home modification
mobility assistance
Currently working as an on call hospice nurse with 15+ years experience in nursing. Looking to assist families in elderly care during the days and am available some evenings, as well. I'd describe my personality as caring, dedicated, and reliable. I like caring for seniors because it's a purposeful and meaningful effort....
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Reliable, Sweet Babysitter

Newport News, VA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Isabella! I am 20 years old and I am a junior at Christopher Newport University. I have 10 years of experience and know how to care for children newborn to teenager, kids with allergies, and young kids with special needs (I have a non verbal brother with Down syndrome, Autism, and Tourette's). I have my drivers license...
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Chesapeake, VA

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$13/hr
5 years experience
I have much experience with childcare (I have been babysitting since I was 12). This year I was a teacher assistant and next year I will be a kindergarten teacher. 5 years ago, I began providing respite care for special needs families. I have much experience with Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, food allergies, hearing impairment,...
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Loving And Patient Caregiver

Newport News, VA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
My experience is vast over the last 25 years as a caregiver. I have experience working with disabled youth as well as adults in many different settings from respite, education and day support services. I have several years experience working as a nanny with children ranging in age from newborn to 7 years of age. I have worked...
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Part-time Caregiver

Hampton, VA

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$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
I babysat all four years in high school, I worked at Great Wolf Lodge for two years, I worked as a primary caregiver for special needs kids and adults for one summer, I work currently as an RBT and a QMHP
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Newport News, VA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Bringing joy and nurturing care to children is my passion. My experience has solidified my desire to positively impact young lives and support families, especially those with special needs children. I am patient, creative, and friendly, making me approachable for children of all ages, from infants to teens. I'm comfortable...
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Special Needs Provider

Newport News, VA

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$13/hr
1 year experience
I worked with CSB, Community Service Board, in a group home with disabled individuals. I Assisted and gave supportive care to individuals with disabilities, dementia, and autism with their daily living skills and Administer medication. I Provided direct care and personal assistance to physically and intellectually disabled...
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Newport News, VA

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$15/hr
I would love to help you and your family any way I can! I am very experienced with mental illnesses and diabetes as I grew up with them closely in my family
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Newport News, VA

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$13/hr
4 years experience
I have 10+ years of nursing experience. I can help with Transportation Services, Dementia and Intellectual development disability individuals. I asssist. residents with activities of daily living including helping with meals, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing and grooming. I'm very reliable, service-focused...
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Portsmouth, VA

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$14/hr
1 year experience
Hello. I am currently a SECEP teacher's assistant working with kids aging from 6 to 13. I also have a 5-year-old daughter. I love my job and enjoy working with kids and am looking forward to working with yours also.
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Compassionate And Experienced Caregiver

Newport News, VA

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$13/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
I am very experienced with caring and working with infants and school age children. I currently work in the school system as a paraprofessional. I have also worked with children with special needs.
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Hampton, VA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I have both personal and professional experience working with individuals with special needs. My older sister has Asperger's, which has given me a deep understanding, patience, and compassion for neurodiverse individuals. I've also cared for and worked with children with a variety of special needs, including autism,...
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Newport News, VA

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$30/hr
1 year experience
I have a one year experience with working a special need child, I enjoyed working with him and his family.
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House Cleaner Plus..

Fort Eustis, VA

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
errands
hospice services
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Cheerful, Kind, Compassionate Dependable, and Trustworthy I have four grown children of my own and hundreds out there that have forever touched my heart. I have many years of experience in childcare including several types of special needs. I owned and operated a daycare/preschool for 12 years. Also experienced with school...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 3.0

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