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Tiffany K.


Forest, VA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

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I have been a CNA since 2001. I have experience working in nursing homes and at Central Virginia Training Center. I have my CPR and First Aid, medication training, diabetes training. I have more training upon request.
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Colleen S.


Lynchburg, VA

$12-17/hr10 yrs exp

I have been a caregiver most of my adult life. I have worked with adults, elderly, special needs small children and infants.
Colleen can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Sharon A.


Forest, VA

$17-25/hr2 yrs exp

Preschool Teachers Assistant

I raised Three boys alone. I worked as a home health aid for 40+ years I have worked in two preschools and at Coburn elementary school for special needs children. I worked at a Home for handicapped for a year. I recently worked at Saint Michael's Lutheran preschool little Saints. ages 2 months to 3 years old for two years until...
Sharon can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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Faith M.


Lynchburg, VA

$13-18/hr6 yrs exp

I truly enjoy working with people with special needs, I have over 6 years of experience. I feel as though it is my passion and where I belong in life, I want to help people with special needs. I enjoy painting, playing instruments, coloring, playing, games, anything you need me to do I will do!
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Isabel G.


Lynchburg, VA

$13-50/hr2 yrs exp

Assistant Teacher

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have a year of experience being a nanny to two wonderful children. I worked in a daycare, taking care of up to 8 children at a time, during my second semester of college while also babysitting in the evenings. I have a year of experience taking care of a teen with special needs. I am more than willing to help cook and clean...
Isabel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Lyndsey G.


Forest, VA

$16-20/hr8 yrs exp

Hi there! I have been babysitting for over 8 years & I am both CPR and First Aid certified. I have babysat kids from ages 1-12 years old & have had responsibilities that included: picking up from school, taking them to different practices (sports or other), cooking quick and easy meals, & also watching them at home. My mom is a...
Lyndsey can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Kaity D.


Lynchburg, VA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Fun And Safe Christian Sitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Kaity! I'm a 23-year-old college student. I'm trustworthy, responsible, patient, kind, fun-loving, and Christ-centered. I grew up with lots of cousins and family friends and have worked in part-time childcare since I was 15. I have volunteered with my local church children's ministry for years, supervising kids from ages...
Kaity can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hello! I am a college student living in the Lynchburg area that currently attends Liberty University! I love working with kids or am happy to just clean houses. I grew up in a family of four girls and have since worked with kids at summer and church camps. I am a very creative person and love finding fun things to do with kids....
Alaina can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
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Martha T.


Bedford, VA

$12-50/hr1 yrs exp

My name is Martha. I am a wife and mother of four children. I've had over a years experience caring for a woman with special needs. I also volunteered at a Christian school. We enjoy going to Church and family beach trips. I'd describe my personality as optimistic, kind and determined I like caring for people with special...
I have many years of experience working with children from all ages. I also have experience with children with special needs. I love children and work together with the parents to help them thrive.
Margarette can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Rachel M.


Huddleston, VA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

I would love to care for your loved one like family. I have 5 year experience working in a group home for developmentally disabled children. They were ages 5-18. My daughter has ADHD, she's on the autism spectrum and sensory disorder.
I have 9 years of experience working with daycares and as a sitter. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I also work in world of theatre so creating fun with kids through song and movement is a specialty of mine. When I'm working on a show my schedule can get hectic during the rehearsal process and tech week. Those...
Keighley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Emily J.


Bedford, VA

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Creative And Reliable Caregiver

I have much experience as a babysitter and some experience as a nanny. I have worked with a 2 yr old child with special needs. I have cared for children ranging from the ages of 1-13 and always do my best to make sure that we are not only safe, but also enjoy our time! I began sitting when I was 13 and I am now 18 years old and...
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Faye L.


Bedford, VA

$13-20/hr10 yrs exp

Natural Caregiver

Hello to all, I love helping people and serving others. I have 10 plus years as a medical assistant and instructor. I have had the honor to serve alongside my husband who recently retired as an Army Chaplain . I love helping whether it's cleaning, pets or special needs. I don't mind special requests or scheduling changes to...
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Eden T.


Lynchburg, VA

$13-18/hr7 yrs exp

I have a very special place in my heart for children with special needs. I have worked with them for about 3 years and I absolutely love it. I have learned how to meet them where they are at developmentally and I have a patient and gentle personality! If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to me!
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Chloe C.


Forest, VA

$10-18/hr2 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hello, I have babysat for kids throughout my teenage and college years. I volunteered at my church nursery starting at 13 years old and have been in church nursery ever since. I also helped raise my brother (he is 14. 5 years younger than me) in college I nannied for a special needs boy for roughly 3 years during the school...
Chloe can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Courtney M.


Lynchburg, VA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/Nanny

I am 24 years old. I have approximately 13 years of experience in babysitting, nannying and working at a daycare with children of all ages, including those with special needs. I graduated May 2019 from Liberty University with a degree in Exercise Science. I am CPR, First Aid and Basic Life Support certified. I love working with...
Courtney can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Stacy M.


Forest, VA

$10-20/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny And/or Lower Level School Tutor Available

My interest include the outdoors, reading, music, sports, cooking/cleaning, etc. I have many years experience babysitting and looking after special needs children.
Stacy can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
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Ashlynn D.


Lynchburg, VA

$13-20/hr7 yrs exp

Let's Get Outside And Get Our Minds Turning!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 7 years of experience in child care, including babysitting, nannying, teaching, and also as a camp counselor in environmental education. I enjoy working with children and teaching them about nature and science. I am currently studying Special Education with a minor in American Sign Language, and I have had 5 years of...
Ashlynn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Janelle F.


Lynchburg, VA

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

I graduated from the College of Saint Benedict in MN with a biology degree in 2023 and am currently pursuing graduate studies at Liberty University, with aspirations for medical school soon. Certified as an EMT and with Red Cross certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard instruction, I bring a diverse skill set to...
Janelle can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

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