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Tara C.


Suffolk, VA

$15-20/hr

Special Needs Experience

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...
5.0
"Awesome young woman! Tara is professional, smart and highly motivated. She's a real go-getter that jumps in and gets the job done. My son really enjoys her. The whole family does."

Joan R.

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...
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Alexis H.


Chesapeake, VA

$20-32/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I'm 20 years old I attend old dominion university. I have experience with working with children that have special needs such as Down syndrome and Autism . I love working with young individuals because you learn something new everyday and I always helped my parents with my younger siblings.
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
5.0
"Alexis is punctual, polite, sweet and great with my daughter. I would definitely hire her again. They had a great week together."

John A.

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Alexis H.


Chesapeake, VA

$10-15/hr4 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.
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Laura G.


Chesapeake, VA

$10-20/hr5 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,...
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Samantha L.


Norfolk, VA

$10-25/hr6 yrs exp

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...
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Dora E.


Yorktown, VA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time/Full-Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Dora, I believe I'm suitable for this job because I have a medical background. I have a Medical Assistant Diploma and I am a Certified Billing and Coding Specialist, I've been working as a caregiver for 14 years in a home/senior home for senior care. Also as a caregiver for people with special needs, such as Down...
Dora can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Dora worked for me caring for my mother for about 6 months. I cannot say enough good things about her! She is trustworthy and conscientious; she truly cares for the elderly person she is assisting. She would still be working for me if my mother did not need full...

Jessica D.

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Ann W.


Norfolk, VA

$14-15/hr10 yrs exp

Bubbly Sitter With Years Of Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Ann and I have been babysitting and providing childcare since I was 10 years old. At that time, my first nephew was born and I have helped raise him every step of the way. I have experience with kids of all ages, including those with special needs including down syndrome, autism, aggression issues, and special...
Ann can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ann is the best caregiver we’ve had! She watched our son overnight and did a wonderful job! Our little boy keeps asking for Ann to watch him again and again because he had so much fun!!!"

Jake C.

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Megan M.


Norfolk, VA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Nurse

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have several years of experience working with children of different disability levels. I had a weekly babysitting job with a little girl who had mobility issues for three years and learned during this job how to do limited physical therapy and work with a child with leg braces and hand braces. I have also cared for children...
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Kassandra W.


Newport News, VA

$14-20/hr2 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...
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Lindsay H.


Norfolk, VA

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Speech Therapist Looking For Part Time Nanny/Respite Care

I am a Speech Therapist and have had my degree and worked in pediatrics for over 2 years now. I have worked with children with special needs as well as typically developing children for over 10 years. I have experience with a wide variety of children including ASD, CP, Down syndrome, etc. I have training in CPR and First Aid as...
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Anna M.


Norfolk, VA

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Anna, I am a 20-year-old college student working towards a degree in psychology. I have experience with children aged from 4 months to 10+ years. I am willing to help with whatever is needed around the house, cook meals, help with schoolwork, laundry, general cleaning, etc. I do have experience with special needs,...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CNA

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Andrea L.


Norfolk, VA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

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.

Karen M.


Chesapeake, VA

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

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...

Alicia M.


Norfolk, VA

$15-19/hr1 yrs exp

Special Care For Special Kids

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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Recent Down syndrome care reviews in Suffolk, VA

Tara C.

5.0

Awesome young woman! Tara is professional, smart and highly motivated. She's a real go-getter that jumps in and gets the job done. My son really enjoys her. The whole family does.

- Joan R.

Alexis H.

5.0

Alexis is punctual, polite, sweet and great with my daughter. I would definitely hire her again. They had a great week together.

- John A.

Dora E.

5.0

Unfortunately, we only got to work with Dora for two weeks due to my MIL's declining health, but she was great during that time. She was dependable, flexible and detail oriented. She gave us thorough updates each day on my MIL's health, eating, sleeping, meds, etc. We wish we could have kept her...

- Ashley H.

Ann W.

5.0

Ann is the best caregiver we’ve had! She watched our son overnight and did a wonderful job! Our little boy keeps asking for Ann to watch him again and again because he had so much fun!!!

- Jake C.