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105 special needs caregivers are listed in Richmond, VA
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Richmond, VA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Sue Z.
Richmond, VA
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Virginia native living in Richmond. I am professional, knowledgeable, widly experienced, reliable, and passionate about providing compassionate and individualized care to my clients. My schedule is flexible, my preference is part time or short term opportunities. While I am comfortable with all ages, I am not a nanny and...
5.0
"Sue has significant experience with ALS patients. She is kind, gentle and intuitive. I trusted her completely from Day 1 in taking care of my husband and in our home. Sue is a fantastic caregiver!"
Michele Q.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with special needs individuals, Tova trained, CPR, medication certified, and fully vaccinated. Certified CNA
5.0
(1)
I have been working in the healthcare field since 1995 working as a home health aide with clients in heir homes and moved on to working with the developmentally and physically challenged individuals in a a group home as a direct care counselor. In 2016 I became a nursing assistant working in the nursing homes; currently I am...
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Rae I am a 23-year-old caregiver looking for a family to help. I have been doing childcare for about 9 years and started working with disabled kids about 3 years ago. I have experience with kids of all ages and abilities. I am compassionate, knowledgeable of disabilities, hardworking, and fun for kids. I will...
5.0
"I am a Physical Therapist. I got to work along Rea with a family we know. She takes amazing care of the kids in which she is hired. She truly loves her families. She implements the programs the families want implanted. She is observant and attentive to a...
Andrea L.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
**available weekdays starting February 20**
Hello! I have worked with children of all ages for many years. I ran a preschool and school age summer programs for over 20 years in Maryland. In Virginia, I have worked as a nanny for about 10 years. I raised two children of my own and few foster kids, too.
I'm very experienced,...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"My kids love Lisa! She has a deep well of experience so I feel very comfortable leaving our children in her expert care "
Care member
4.8
(13)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
My name is Annie and I have been in the household employee field for around 13 years now! I have many years of experience with children of all ages; youngest being a day old to teenagers. I have worked with children who have special needs and children on the spectrum. I do have over 60 hours in childcare trainings, have attended...
Anne can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Annie took care of my house and kids like a champ. She was on-time every morning. Drove the boys to school, picked them up and took them to appointments. She did our grocery shopping, laundry and pretty much anything else we would ask her to do. You will not go...
Holly M.
5.0
(1)
I am an Overnight Postpartum doula specializing in emotion and physical support for moms, parents and their families.
I also have experience with special needs, respite and childcare. I have worked at a private school setting where I provided care for Pre- k all the way up to school age children. My duties included but were not...
Cierra can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cierra was a great fit for our family, we were sad to see her go! "
Ryan D.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Saturdays + overnight (if needed)
Hi! I am a Mom of 2 grown girls, a retired Registered Nurse of 35 years with a concentration in pediatrics (8 years in NICU), CPR certified and have my own available transportation.
I am currently working M-F as a Nanny of 2 children (4yrs and 2years). I have been their Nanny for 4 years and...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jennifer was absolutely incredible. This was our first sitter experience for our twin girls, and we couldn’t have picked a better person. Her love and patience with the girls was amazing, and she left our house even cleaner than when she came. We are SO happy we...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a combined one year experience of working with children with special needs. I also presently work in an elementary school as an instructional assistant for a Special Education teacher. I am in graduate school now for MEd Counseling with a concentration in School Counseling so I am passionate about making sure kids are...
Caitlin can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ms. Caitlin was our summer nanny for Summer 2022. She was great with our 3 boys, they loved her. Caitlin played with the kids, encouraged outside play, took them to a local farm to pick cherries and managed camp schedules. The kids enjoyed having her and we were...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been in childcare for a little over five years, and have learned a lot from being a daycare teacher assistant. I have plenty of experience working with infants and toddlers, and have worked with school aged kids as well. Just a few years ago I was a home health aid for a sweet little girl who has special needs. Additionally...
5.0
"Carson is so awesome! She is super sweet and very flexible. My daughter is on the spectrum and she is just amazing with her. She just has this natural knack for children. We are so lucky to have found her!"
Damaris C.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I am a childcare professional/teacher with over a decade of experience including special needs care. I have weekday afternoon availability and some weekend hours. I have full availability for HCPS and RPS spring break!
Gracie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Gracie is dependable, professional, and offered flexibility for our family's needs. I immediately noticed her gift with kids through a summer day-camp program a few years back and was lucky to connect with her for at-home sitting. Best thing was seeing how quickly...
Aimee C.
Cilicia D.
Richmond, VA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Cilicia everyone calls me CC its not just my nickname its also easier to remember and pronounce. I am 26 years old. I've been working with children my entire life whether it was with my six younger siblings or working in Child Care. I also have a cousin on the spectrum with autism that I work with weekly. I'm...
Cilicia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"CC was great with my toddlers and had them in bed right on time. She also picked up and folded laundry after they went to bed. So nice to come home to everything being put away!"
Sydney K.
Sue Z.
Richmond, VA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a Virginia native living primarily in Richmond. I am professional, knowledgeable, widely experienced, reliable, and passionate about providing compassionate and individualized care to my clients. My schedule is flexible, my preference is part time or short term opportunities. While I am comfortable with all ages, I am not a...
Sue can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, light cleaning, respite care, dementia
5.0
"Sue was fantastic. On time, great conversationalist, and you can tell she really loves what she does. I would highly recommend her to anyone. "
Al S.
5.0
(1)
I am skilled in specialized cases including hospice and will accept $25-30/hour for those case types. I am a licensed CNA. I am CPR and First Aid certified as well. I have a registered medication aide certification with insulin module. I have a B. S N. in Public Health/Healthcare Management and pursuing my master's degree. I...
Elizabeth can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, dementia, personal care, visiting nurse
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Elizabeth worked as a caregiver for me for approx 10 weeks, part time, on a temporary assignment. She cared for my 88 year old mother, on weekend nights, while she recovered from a broken leg. The patient was non weight bearing for 8 of these 10 weeks....
Jann A.
Tiffany G.
Richmond, VA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I have 10+ years of experience in the heath field. I've worked in hospitals, assisted living facilities, home health as a medical assistant, Phlebotomist and medication technician. I have also have 10+ years with special needs which consist of autism, down syndrome and intellectual disability in home settings and community....
Tiffany can also help with: Respite care, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Tiffany is a hard worker and makes a special effort to connect with my dad. She is dependable, conscientious and compassionate."
Jackie J.
Hi my name is Glendora and I am a special needs bus driver for HCPS. I've been transporting elementary and high school students with Autism, Speech delays, mobility challenges, developmental delays, social and emotional delays for 5. 5 years. I also help care for my granddaughter who has health and developmental delays as well....
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...
Ann R.
Richmond, VA
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun, Patient And Dedicated Nanny/sitter With Specialty To Families With Special Needs
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience working diverse families with a variety of needs. I am a licensed master social worker looking to support families with child care and specialize in assisting children with special needs especially developmental delays. My passion is working with infants to school age children and I have past...
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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Richmond, VA
Sue Z.
5.0
I absolutely cannot say enough wonder things about Sue! From the first point of contact all the way through my surgery she has been amazing from the start.
I needed temporary care as I was flying in from California to Virginia for cosmetic surgery - liposuction and a fat transfer to my derrière...
- Megan L.
Rachel B.
5.0
I am a Physical Therapist. I got to work along Rea with a family we know. She takes amazing care of the kids in which she is hired. She truly loves her families. She implements the programs the families want implanted. She is observant and attentive to a child's needs. She loves, cares, and...
- Andrea L.
Lisa H.
5.0
Lisa was wonderful! My boys felt comfortable with her right away. She arrived on time and was flexible when we asked to extend our booking. I would definitely hire her again.
- Hayley H.
Anne M.
5.0
Anne was very professional. Her resume was extensive and thorough with her employment history in regards to child care. Her numerous letters of recommendation were filled with glowing reviews. She would be an invaluable caregiver to any family.
- Shawn B.
Cierra H.
5.0
Cierra was a great fit for our family, we were sad to see her go!
- Ryan D.
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Ratings for Richmond, VA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Richmond, VA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 63 reviews of the 105 listed special needs caregivers.