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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Ashland, VA
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years
Special needs caregivers in Ashland, VA
Meghan G.
Richmond, VA
$16-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Meghan and I have been babysitting throughout high school and college. I currently work full-time with special needs kids and love getting to spend time with them. I'm comfortable helping with children of any age. I have my own transportation, am able to assist with housekeeping and/or meal prepping, and love...
Meghan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hi everyone! My name is Lily! I am a sophomore at VCU and am currently looking for babysitting and nannying opportunities in the Glen Allen area. I have experience with children with special needs, including adapting communication, providing fun/learning activities, and providing additional care specific to a wide range of...
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, craft assistance, carpooling, 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
(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
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
"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...
Megan L.
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, dementia, respite care, light cleaning
5.0
"Sue is a true gift. We heard about her services through a friend. For almost a year, she has been helping with my sister who has dementia. She is kind, dependable, trustworthy and honest. Sue has the knowledge along with a sense of humor and understanding necessary...
Care member
Cilicia D.
Richmond, VA
$13-15/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: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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)
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
(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...
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)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Retired professional open to occasional sitting or emergency back-up; flexible working hours watching children of any age. Have raised 5 children including a special needs child. Several years of current experience with children ages infant to middle school.
Paula can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Paula was and continues to be absolutely amazing with our son. We would hire her over and over again, and wish we could keep her forever! She's dependable, very helpful around the house while our baby is napping, and always has an upbeat attitude. She comes up with...
Jenna H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a high school Health & Physical Education teacher. I have extensive experience babysitting for over 15 years. I have worked with children of all ages including babies and individuals with special needs. I am First Aid, CPR, and AED certified.
My best times to help out your family would be evenings and weekends! I am...
Ali can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Ali arrived on time and started to get to know the kids before we left. When we came home, both kids were sound asleep, the dishes were done, and the house was picked up. We would definitely hire Alison again!"
Rebecca C.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
*Available March 31-April 4*
Hello! I have worked with children of all ages for many years. I ran a preschool and school age after school 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, reliable,...
Lisa can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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.
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: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, personal care, dementia, respite care & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
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.
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: Respite care, visiting nurse, personal care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
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.
5.0
(2)
Hi, My name is April, I'm 32 years old but I have a ton of childcare experience! I am new to the Warrenton area and looking to meet new families to assist in childcare!
A little about me...
Growing up my mother worked as a home daycare provider, so I learned how to take care of children at a very young age. Children and babies...
April can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"April has watched my four children, one of which has autism. She has been extremely dependable and works really well with my special needs child. She's also watched our pets, one of which is an extremely high maintenance tropical bird with a strict feeding and...
Florcita Q.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a former preschool teacher with over 13 years of paid experience as a nanny. I have compassionately cared for children and adolescents of all ages. I also have cared for special needs children and multiples. In addition, I am the mother of two college educated kids. I am a non smoker with a clean driving record. CPR and...
Vickey can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Vickey would be a tremendous asset to any family; I highly recommend her. We have hired Vickey to be our nanny twice in the past 10 years. She is great with newborns as well as older children and is extremely dependable. "
Laura H.
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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Annie was very professional as well as personable and easy to work with. Our two boys took to her immediately making us very comfortable with going to her for our child care needs."
Davitt B.
4.9
(8)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of a beautiful little girl. Before having my daughter, I worked in elementary schools as an instructional assistant. I also worked as a behavioral tech for an ABA company. I have worked as a child care provider for about 10 years on and off. I have provided care in families' homes, out of my own home, and in...
Meghan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Meghan is a fantastic care provider for our two children. She is attentive to their needs and creates a safe and welcoming environment. Our children love Miss Meghan and talk about her all the time when she's not around!"
Nicholas B.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ashland, VA
Cierra H.
5.0
Cierra was a great fit for our family, we were sad to see her go!
- Ryan D.
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.
Sue Z.
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.
Cilicia D.
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.
Caitlin C.
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 so happy to have her last summer. We...
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