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Lisette E.

Direct Support Professional

Newport News, VA

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 14+ years experience working in the health field ... I have worked in the hospital as a nursing assistant... I have worked years in residential with individuals with IDD.. I have worked in the school system with children with autism as a teachers assistant... I am currently working in a day program for individuals with...
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Nanny

Yorktown, VA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello! My name is Caseylynn. I am 28 years old and a mother of 3 girls. They are ages 8, 6, & 4. Before I had children of my own I was a babysitter/nanny. I have experience with all ages and even special needs children! Now that my older two girls are in school I just have my 4-year-old at home with me. I am looking for a nanny...
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Newport News, VA

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
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My name is Wilma Im 33y I have experience with newborns to teenagers. Im CPR certified, epipen. I can cook, do light housekeeping. I have experience with special needs kids. I am strong driver. Kids would describe me as: Very creative and funny. I love do arts and crafts.
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Newport News, VA

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$24/hr
10 years experience
I have a son with special needs. My name is Subrina and I am a mother of three children. I have two college degrees in human service and have been working in the medical field for over 18 years as a certified home health aide. I have experience working with all aspects of elderly patients and teenagers. My favorite hobbies are...
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Experienced Direct Support Specialist

Suffolk, VA

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$13/hr
10 years experience
A sympathetic and devoted Human Service Specialist with over 10 years of experience in giving clinical/non-clinical care to disabled, autistic, and patients with ID/MHID, seeking a challenging position that utilize my experience and compassion to help others. I serve individuals who have special needs with a strong commitment,...
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CNA, Home Health Specialist, Death Doula.

Fort Monroe, VA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
20 yrs experience in caring for aging seniors and those with a disability and with special needs. I have worked both in a short and long care facility, Memory care, nursing homes, Hospice, and respite care. I have care experience with those who have Dementia and Autism. I have experience with Veterans and I also Specialize in...
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Chesapeake, VA

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Brionna, and I bring over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages and backgrounds-including typically developing children, those with special needs, and children from military families. Caring for children has been my passion for as long as I can remember. I spent a decade working at a daycare...
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Part Time Caregiver

Hampton, VA

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$13/hr
10 years experience
I've worked for companies called REM and Rescare in the past. With those companies I assisted and worked with people who had disabilities or needed assistance with daily living. I've worked with special needs individuals for 3 years. Just to help someone is a reward in itself. My children and I have volunteered with the Special...
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Caring Caregiver

Hampton, VA

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$13/hr
2 years experience
I have a lot of experience with special needs. From nursing homes where I cared for residents with dementia, to caring for a young boy who had seizures and a learning disability as well as his twin sisters.
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Here To Help!

Suffolk, VA

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$14/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I am a single mom, I have three children of my own. I have some experience as a lead day care teacher and experience with children who have special needs. My top priority is safety and comfort for everyone involved! I am passionate about caring for others. I look forward to hearing from you!
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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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Fun And Caring Sitter!

Newport News, VA

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$14/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Swimming Supervision and Crafts. I have multiple years of working with children and adults with special needs and am currently in college for special education. I have all asynchronous classes so I am available to work at almost all times!
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Fort Eustis, VA

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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 5 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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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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Chesapeake, VA

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Bailey. I love children and I have a lot of experience with caring for them. I have a 11-year-old daughter myself. I have a baby and toddler-safe home that I am more than willing to share. I have previous experience with special needs children as well. I can take them on trips to the zoo, the beach, things like...
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Portsmouth, VA

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$13/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello Parents. & Thank You For Taking Time To Look At My Page. I'm A Mother Of Two Children & The Second Oldest Of Nine Siblings. I've Been Dealing With Children My Whole Life. My First Job Was As An Assistant In A Daycare Which I Did For About Five Years. Then After That I Was A Party Planner That I Did For Two Years. Where My...
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Dendron, VA

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$14/hr
10 years experience
Hello my name is Daisy. I am a retired social worker of 25 years. I'm also a former residential home provider for individuals with disabilities/special needs. I would love to assist your love one as needed. You will not disappointed.
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Newport News, VA

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$23/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have 9 years of experience. I have been babysitting for many years! I have also worked in a childcare center for 2. 5 years. While in this position I have cared for children from the ages of 3 months to 12 years old. I have also cared for children with different special needs such as hard of hearing, autism, other special...
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Caring For Your Family Like Family

Hampton, VA

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
respite care
personal care
live-in home care
Hi, I am here to help with your Child care, Senior care and Special needs. A little bit about myself, I work full time Monday-Friday's with individuals with disabilities. Working with this population has allowed plenty of experience in areas to include, health and safety and leisure activities. I have completed several...
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Newport News, VA

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$15/hr
Never cared for someone with special needs. I've worked lots of jobs with lots of different people and I'm confident that I could do the job. If you are looking for someone to keep your child company I'm happy to do so. I love to do things outside, crafts and different learning games. I'm willing to learn and I'm excited to...
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