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I am a 35-year-old female, college educated, who loves kids. I have worked in the care giving industry for almost 10 years now. I have also most recently headed the art program at an all girls camp and I've been a theatre educator working with children and adults. My experience is with children ages newborn to 13 and I've worked...
Jenny can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Samantha L.
Norfolk, VA
$10-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Married my high school sweetheart in March of 2020. Together we have 1 dog, & a baby girl born in June 22'. My husband's active duty Navy, currently stationed out of Norfolk, VA. I grew up with a open heart and mind for those with special needs as my sister has autism. I received two years of hands-on experience in a Sped...
Experience with special needs, intellectual/physical disabilities. Autism, down-syndrome, alcohol syndrome, Huntingtons Disease, Alzheimer's and Dementia, Incontinence Care, CPR and First Aide certified. Hoyer and Arjo lift trained. Mental health disorders and mental health first aid trained. Medication Administration.
Alexis H.
Chesapeake, VA
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm 21 years old and I attend old dominion university. I have 4 years of experience with working with individuals who have intellectual disabilities. I have woorked with babies, teens , and adults who have had autism, cerebral palsy, and down syndrome.
Assisted with Down syndrome as well and cerebral palsy. I provide bathing, incontinent car, transferring, dressing, feeding, socializing, activities, laundry, meal prep, light housekeeping for the client only.
Laura G.
Chesapeake, VA
$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
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,...
Brooke R.
Norfolk, VA
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have worked in group homes for 4 years. Assisting with down syndrome, diabetes, mental retardation, brain damage, and autism. I've showered dressed and transferred clients and much more.
I served as a foster parent for several years, dealing with children with various needs and ages. We were blessed to have been asked to care for an infant with down syndrome. We adopted her and she is 9 years old now and amazing. I have been working in retail and am not satisfied. My heart is in caring for others and making a...
Shari W.
Virginia Beach, VA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm An Honest, Reliable, Loving And Nurturing Young Woman Looking To Provide Care.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I m a caring, compassionate, invested and dependable person. I've worked for The City of Virginia Beach for 9 years taking care of adults with special needs. I have experience working with a wide variety of disabilities including all levels of autism, down syndrome, fragile x, wheelchair and those with more complex disabilities....
5.0
"Shari has been a part of our family for almost 9 years. She's compassionate, understanding and loving to not only our daughter who she cares for as if she were her own but our entire family. Shari works hard, is very dedicated and she would be an incredible asset...
Yvette Y.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I consider myself to be a very caring, compassionate and dependable person. I worked for The City of Virginia Beach for 9 years taking care of adults with special needs. I have experience working with a wide variety of disabilities including all levels of autism, down syndrome, fragile x, wheelchair and those with more complex...
Shari can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Shari is amazing! She is caring, kind and trustworthy. She takes time with our son to play and teach him new things. She is dependable and has even been available on short notice for emergencies. I highly recommend her!"
Rebekah S.
I have worked with elementary aged children with special needs, most particularly ID and Downs syndrome children, for 5 years. I have excellent references if needed, it would be my pleasure to help you.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I used to volunteer and be on staff with a special needs ministry called Young Life Capernaum. I worked with kids and young adults with cerebral palsy, down syndrome and developmental delays. I have taken kids to camp, overnights, we ran a two hour weekly program at a church. I have a lot of experience with people with...
Hello! My name is Catherine and I am a very compassionate person who loves to care for absolutely anyone. I provide compassionate care for individuals of all ages, from infants to seniors. With experience in a variety of needs such as ADHD/ADD, cognitive delays, seizures, blindness, mobility challenges, developmental and speech...
Kassandra W.
Newport News, VA
$14-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello All! I Am An Actuve RBT In The Hampton Roads/Suffolk/Smithfield Area!
I am currently working as a full time RBT with kids on the Autism Spectrum and with kids with Down syndrome. I am looking to be an occasional babysitter for children with special needs, as I do already have a full time job. I have experience with feeding tubes, aggressive behaviors, sensory issues, stimming, etc. Feel free to...
I m a caring, compassionate, invested and dependable person. I've worked for The City of Virginia Beach for 9 years taking care of adults with special needs. I have experience working with a wide variety of disabilities including all levels of autism, down syndrome, fragile x, wheelchair and those with more complex disabilities....
Shari can also help with: Visiting physician, personal care
As a swim coach I work with the kids who need extra attention, This includes kids with Down syndrome and Autism. I find working with the special needs children to be more fulfilling as special needs individuals can be the most joyful people you've ever met!
Jennifer L.
Suffolk, VA
$10-25/hr
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am very passionate about special needs children as well as the elderly. I have lost quite a few loved ones due to health issues with age and I have a soft spot in my heart for them. When it comes to children, I hope to one day after completing my master's degree to work with special needs youth within our court system. I have...
I have experience doing personal care for down syndrome. I helped him on and off the bus, transfers in and out of his wheelchair, I made meals, bath time, and helped with physical therapy. I have tutored ADHD first grader and helped her with her homework pages and reading. I truly believe that special kids deserve some special...
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