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Anita S.

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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Newport News, VA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Making a positive difference in children's lives is one of my favorite parts about working with children. I encourage creativity and learning through crafts, puzzles, and learning based play. I have three years of experience working with children varying in age, and experience working with children with special needs. I make...
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Newport News, VA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dedicated compassionate, reliable, caring caregiver with 15 years of experience working with patients committed to overall patient well-being and help through personal care and energetic engagement skilled in assisting patients with daily living
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Chesapeake, VA

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$16/hr
6 years experience
Transportation
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
Caring for others isn't just my profession-it is my lifelong passion. I am a warm, loving, and deeply compassionate caregiver with extensive experience supporting both seniors and children. My senior care background includes specialized support for individuals living with Alzheimer's and dementia, where I focus on creating a...
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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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Certified Nursing Assistant, special needs caregiver

Portsmouth, VA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have been a Certified Nursing Assistant for over 20 years. I have worked with children in hospitals, clinic setting, and have my own. I have worked with seniors in hospitals, nursing homes, and private duty. I love helping people and I am currently working on going to school to become a RN. I am looking for part time work. I...
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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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Helping Those In Need

Newport News, VA

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$16/hr
10 years experience
I am a compassionate caregiver with over 24 years of lived experience supporting an individual with autism, as well as professional experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). My background includes providing personal care, assisting with daily living activities, monitoring health and safety, and offering patient,...
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Fun And Caring Sitter!

Newport News, VA

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$14/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Part-Time Caregiver Available

Newport News, VA

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$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I take pride in having 30 years experience in the Care giving field. I am highly skilled in assisting diverse individuals, including individuals with Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Developmental and Developmental Disabilities, and serious Mental Illness - with personal care, home care, activities of daily living, living skills,...
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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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Fort Eustis, VA

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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 6 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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Chesapeake, VA

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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Special Needs

Williamsburg, VA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have several years of experience working in Speech Therapy and Counseling. I have experience with teaching articulation, language and oral motor therapy. I also have experience teaching and tutoring students with learning disabilities.
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Loving Nanny With Years Of Experience

Chesapeake, VA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Alyssa and I have been working with families through Care for more than 12 years. A little about me: I have a master's degree, ECE, elementary and special education teaching experience. My childcare background includes caring for multiples, newborns, toddlers, medical and special needs children. I've worked...
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Williamsburg, VA

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$22/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I'm a calm, patient caregiver and mother of special-needs children. Through parenting and collaboration with occupational, speech, and special education therapists, I've gained hands-on experience supporting children with diverse developmental needs. I've completed Virginia's required childcare training, passed all state...
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Chesapeake, VA

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$16/hr
4 years experience
My experience is varied but has focused mostly on ADHD and autism. I have also done some work with Downs Syndrome, Cerebral Palsey, intellectual delay, behavioral issues and trauma. I'm very family with food and environmental allergies. In addition to this have training in behavioral therapy, autism, CPR and more.
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Dendron, VA

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$25/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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Hampton, VA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
I'm Wendy Osbourne with 25 plus years of nanny experience, including working with military families and children with special needs. I'm certified in First Aid, CPR, Crisis Intervention, med certified, food handling, and CCYH. I care for all ages and support daily routines, learning, and development. Families describe me as...
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Newport News, VA

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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