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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Ashland, VA
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years
Special needs caregivers in Ashland, VA
Rene M.
Henrico, VA
$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Simultaneously worked as a teacher, mental health professional and deputy sheriff over the course of approximately 19 years.
I have over 4 years of experience with children from newborn to 12 and special needs children. I am creative and love doing arts and crafts with little ones. I love teaching them new things.
Honey can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
CNA
My name is Roben I have been a nanny for 15 years. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have associate in Early Childhood development. I love reading doing crafts and nursery rhymes with children.
I'd describe my personality loving
I like working with kids because I still get to act like a kid
I'm looking for a job that is fun...
Roben can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Lily!
I have about maybe 6-7 years experience with children from as young as a month. I have a 3-year-old myself. I also have experience with special needs children. Also, have almost a year experience with the elderly with Alzheimer's and dementia. I love what I do and take pride in myself. I am currently...
Lily can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Denise C.
Richmond, VA
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
I currently work in an assisted living with all types of people. My main job is transporting them to medical appointments and when I am not doing that I do housekeeping and laundry for the facility. I am CPR certified.
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: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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: Light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, personal care, respite care
5.0
"Sue was recommended to us for
ALS care for my husband. She is very professional and dependable and has a wonderful bedside manner. She is also EOL doula, we didn’t know what that exactly was but I will say it was most beneficial to both of us. My husband was very...
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, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & 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
(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, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
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
(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
(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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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 14 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, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
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.
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: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, visiting nurse, respite care
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.
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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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