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Averi H.


Swoope, VA

$17-23/hr5 yrs exp

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Hello, I'm Averi. Having a learning disability and being on the spectrum, has been hard to find a job that can understand me. I am well organized, funny, and outgoing. I love to do activities that can be fun or just for learning! I like to take pictures of nature and sometimes people! I definitely would like to learn more!...
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Emma H.


Staunton, VA

$15-16/hr8 yrs exp

I Love Working With Kids, And Watching Them Grow!

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Hello, my name is Emma, I have 8 years of experience! I am CPR certified, a non smoker , I can also help with cooking/meal prep, laundry, light housekeeping, grocery shopping, crafts, swimming supervision, errands, remote learning. Or really anything you might need help with!! I also have experience working with children ages...
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Ruth W.


Staunton, VA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny, Caregiver

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I have worked with children in several capacities including bus driver, running a book bus for children, sharing my love for books and reading in a mobile forum, summer camps and have happily raised 2 of my own. Have worked with special needs children and hold a current LPN license.
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Alexandria C.


Staunton, VA

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

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Hello! I'm an MA in Family Medicine. I took Early Childhood education and have experience with special needs children and adolescents. I'm looking for evening and weekend positions. I appreciate you taking the time to view my profile!
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Stephanie M.


Staunton, VA

$12-17/hr10 yrs exp

Creative And Outgoing, Bilingual, Kid At Heart

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I have more than 10 years of experience babysitting, since helping my mother run a summer daycare. Since then my jobs have been all kid- oriented: teaching Spanish to middle and high schoolers, creating volunteer projects for teens and preteens, assisting with travel and play for special needs kids, and so much more. I have a...
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Jan H.


Staunton, VA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

25+ Years Experience! Fun, Active, & Educational

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I have over 25 years of experience taking care of children of all ages including those with special needs. I put myself through college by teaching at a public school as a licensed substitute teacher. I have taught part time at private Montessori school. I have 20 years experience tutoring in Mathematics, Algebra 1 and 2,...
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Destiny B.


Staunton, VA

$19/hr6 yrs exp

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Hello my name is Destiny! I'm a mother of two children and have working professionally with children of all ages. specifically ages infant up to 10-12 years old. for 5 years I've been a stay at home mom to my son who has special needs and attends therapy a few times a week. I'm looking for job opportunities that work with my...
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Natalie M.


Waynesboro, VA

$22-30/hr6 yrs exp

Fun And Dependable Nanny, With Diverse And Expansive Childcare Experience

5.0

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Hello! My name is Natalie, I am an experienced and passionate nanny in Charlottesville, VA. I have been working with kids for over five years. I have worked with children of all ages and levels of development. I love kids and am passionate about safe, fun, and developmental childcare. I have a valid driver's license, an...
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"Natalie nannied for us throughout Summer 2021, caring for our 6 month old and 5 year old daughters. She started with us when our baby was 4 months old and I was going back to work, and helped make it a smooth,...

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Vickie P.


Lyndhurst, VA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

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5.0

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I have been a caregiver for 20+ years. I have my bachelor's degree in social work and a passion for caring for the elderly and disabled and special needs. I have had experience with handicapped, Parkinson's, cancer, stroke and elderly patients with dementia. I have also cared for patients who were in Hospice care. I have...
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"Vickie P is an excellent Senior Caregiver. She spent 2 1/2 years helping with my mom who has dementia, several complicating health issues and a difficult temperament. Vickie is phenomenal. She brought a...

Reviewed by Paul K.

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Jennifer K.


Waynesboro, VA

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

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I worked at a senior care facility for over a year taking care of seniors/special needs people. I love working with seniors because I love to talk to them and get to know them and their stories. I am very patient and kind and a caring person.
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Sandra A.


Fishersville, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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I have over 10 years of experience in many of my skills I can help with cooking, pick-up/drop off, grocery shopping, arts and crafts. Bathing, reading. Special needs. Parkinson's, stroke, licensed and trained in Massage therapy. I am also experienced in horse care, dogs and kitties. Water therapy. Also very skilled in cooking...
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Jennifer K.


Waynesboro, VA

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Special Educator

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I have a Masters in Special Education and a passion for working with people with people with special needs. I am a very compassionate person with a lot of patience and a smile on my face.
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Jennifer K.


Waynesboro, VA

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

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I work for a non profit helping people who have disabilities. I have my Masters in Education and I have worked with every age of students though my schooling and experiences. I have also worked with Special Needs kids. I am CPR certified as well.
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Vickie P.


Lyndhurst, VA

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

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I have been a caregiver for over 25 years. I am professionally dependable as well as kind and attentive to my clients. I have care for both young and elderly with physical as well as special needs. I enjoy a challenge as well as learning new ways of doing things. Helping others is my passion and I enjoy doing that in many...
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Amanda W.


Stuarts Draft, VA

$10-50/hr1 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver For ASD Children In The Stuart's Draft Area!

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Hi! My name is Amanda, and I'm a 23-year-old recent college graduate looking to support families and children throughout the hectic-ness of everyday life! Throughout college, I studied social work, which has given me the skills and competencies needed to work effectively with all kinds of kids (and people)! Now that I have...
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Lisa F.


Waynesboro, VA

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

I Am A Retired 62 Year Old With Plenty Of Life Left To Provide A Safe And Caring Environment!

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I have raised 6 children, one with special needs. Non smoker. Non drinker. I feel I can provide a safe and caring environment for a child. I'd describe my personality as caring, honest, and kind I like working with children as I have raised 6 children (2 of which are adopted) and feel there is a need I. Our community for...
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Michaelle B.


Waynesboro, VA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Engaging, Nurturing, Fun And Creative

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Hello! Caring for children is a passion of mine and I have spent my career educating, loving, nurturing, and supporting children as they grow and reach their full potential. With over 25 years of experience working with children and families, I believe I am a natural choice in selecting a candidate to care for those you love...
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Marissa H.


Fishersville, VA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

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Hello! I hope to be the caregiver of your dreams! I have been caring for children as a babysitter for 7 years, I have worked at the Y as a gymnastics coach for over 4 years, and I have cared for special needs children as a caregiver for 2 years. For the 2019/20 school year I have worked in a special education classroom as a...

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Experience with special needs seniors (dementia, Alzheimer's, etc) as well as special needs female teen (slight physical disability and learning disability)
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Margaret H.


Fishersville, VA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare/Tutor

5.0

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I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself, my name is Margaret and my husband and I just relocated to Fishersville. I am actively looking for a care position, I have experience with early childhood education, tutoring, special needs and elder care. I have a variety of experience working in different church,...
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"Margaret is fantastic! She started watching our daughter occasionally in the daytime when our baby was about 9months old (fall 2010) and our daughter was always happy and excited to see Margaret. She was...

Reviewed by Simone P.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Swoope, VA

Natalie M.

5.0

We have always felt our quirky little girl was always well taken care of by Natalie. Natalie took our daughter on plenty of park and library trips and we've also felt she was safe with her. Would highly recommend her to anyone...

- Kyle K.

Vickie P.

5.0

We loved having Vickie take care of our mom so we could keep her home longer. We needed someone quick and she was able to be there. She even planned to help on a weekend when I was to be away. Just the willingness to do that was so appreciated even though it didn't happen. I would highly recommend...

- Gloria S.

Margaret H.

5.0

Margaret is fantastic! She started watching our daughter occasionally in the daytime when our baby was about 9months old (fall 2010) and our daughter was always happy and excited to see Margaret. She was always playing games and doing crafts with our little one and I have always felt like Margaret...

- Simone P.

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