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Emma H.


Blue Ridge, VA

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Giver

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I have eight years experience providing care and support for families with special needs children and adults. I have provided a range of care levels, from companionship only to meals/ bathing, dressing, household chores and many combinations of all. My biggest assets are my positive attitude and my flexibility. I am very good at...
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Emma H.


Blue Ridge, VA

$13-40/hr10 yrs exp

Need A Consistent, Caring Child Care Provider That Will Stimulate And Educate Your Children?

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 35 years of experience working with children. I have taught preschool, third and fourth grade. For eight years, I operated my own home day care. I also have 18 years of special needs/ companion and respite care with adults, seniors and children. I am a mother of two beautifully independent and loving adult children who...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Kimberly B.


Roanoke, VA

$12-17/hr3 yrs exp

I'm a caring, creative and outgoing person who loves helping people especially kids. I've worked with 5 children who have Autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, Selective Mutism, Anxiety, Depression, Sensory issues. I have also worked beside ABA, Physical, Speech and Occupational Therapists with those children and have learned some...
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Alexandria C.


Moneta, VA

$13-30/hr4 yrs exp

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I have knowledge in Early Childhood Education with special needs children and adolescents. Currently looking to earn extra money and gain more experience!
Alexandria can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

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Lileann E.


Vinton, VA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Enthusiastic, Educated, And Experienced!

Hi! I am a childcare provider with years of experience working with kids from all walks of life. This includes children with attention deficits, learning disorders, sensory processing issues, physical handicaps, as well as kids on the autism spectrum. I have an Associate degree in general studies and I am currently finishing up...
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Hope P.


Vinton, VA

$13-18/hr7 yrs exp

HI! My name is Hope! And I have been working with children with autism and other intellectual disabilities for 7 years now. Also with experience with my cousin who is now 18!
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Arianna W.


Roanoke, VA

$14-19/hr4 yrs exp

Hello my names Arianna I've have roughly 5 years of experience dealing with ages ranging from newborn to 17 with multiple family's. I am CPR certified I love teaching them new things play outside or maybe sitting in doing homework or games. When I was younger I would baby sit my family or neighbors children and also have 3...
Arianna can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Debbie K.


Vinton, VA

$13-20/hr10 yrs exp

I have had alot of experience in taking care of patients . I originally started out in a nursing home and was doing home Care at the same time . I then went to work for a school for the mentally and physically challenged children to young adults . I like what I do and hope that I can continue to do it .
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Liam H.


Roanoke, VA

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Young Adult Male Looking For Part-time Caretaking Job For Child Or Adult With Disabilities.

I am a current resident of Roanoke on a gap year before starting medical school. I have three years of experience with adults and children with cognitive, developmental, and physical disabilities. I worked for two years at Camp Easter seals UCP as a counselor and then as a team leader, and I have worked as a counselor at ACE...
I have worked with Children since I was 18 years old and have worked with all ages but have a special interest in school age and preteens. I have over 15 years working with teenagers who had a variety of special needs. Currently, I am attending college fulltime to finish my degree in Human Services. I am looking for something...
Teresa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

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Karen M.


Roanoke, VA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of 4 boys. My eldest is 32 and my youngest is 23. I have been a caregiver for the past 30+ year in elder care, in a hospital and as a nanny. Since my children have been adults, I have nannied for 3 families. Currently I nanny for a 19-month-old who is preparing to go to preschool. I am CPR certified and Covid...
5.0
"Karen has truly become a member of our family. She loves our 3 children as her own. They were 5, 3, and 4 months old when we first met Karen. She was always punctual, engaged with the kids, and handles 'tough toddler' situations with grace and kindness. She's...

Jessica H.

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Michele P.


Roanoke, VA

$20-27/hr10 yrs exp

I Can Help Date Nights

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

First, I am a Mom. I can help a few days a week part time only. Not looking for reoccurring. Just one time jobs. Christians, I do not drink or smoke and I love seniors and kids! I have a Psychology degree, I was a teen orphan counselor in Salem, I worked in law enforcement at the Sheriffs office and as a special ed teacher. I...
Michele can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Michele is awesome with children and very easy to work with. My kids loved her! And she definitely had her hands full - 10 month old twin boys and an almost 3-year old girl; she took excellent care of them all day while we were at work."

Sarah W.

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Cathy D.


Roanoke, VA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood

If you are searching for a dependable person with great references to care for your child(ren) so you can get away for a day, overnight, or a weekend or week-long trip, then look no further! I have worked with kids most of my life and still enjoy it! I begin by meeting your family, learn what your routine and discipline style...
Cathy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Cathy has been fabulous to work with, she has been great with my two toddlers always doing crafts, reading, taking them to parks and keeping them occupied. She is always responsive and very punctual, my kids love spending time with her."

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Fiona T.


Roanoke, VA

$17-18/hr2 yrs exp

Loving And Fun Sitter

Hi, I have a little bit over 2 1/2 years of experience. I love children and helping them in any way possible! Hopefully I can babysit and help out with household chores! I also currently work at a clinic for kids with Autism and other special needs, but unfortunately our clinic is closing so I am on the job hunt! I also drive...
Fiona can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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Martha T.


Bedford, VA

$12-17/hr1 yrs exp

My name is Martha . I am a wife and mother of four. I have experience as a nanny, special needs and elderly caregiving. I enjoy listening to music and walking outside.
Martha can also help with: Meal prep
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Ladawn R.


Roanoke, VA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Mom Of Two Boys

I've been a stay at home mom for 15 years. I substituted in a classroom of special needs kids. One teacher told me I have a golden touch with children.
Ladawn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
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Michele P.


Roanoke, VA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

I Can Help MWF And Date Nights

I like caring for children. I have been a baby sitter and a nanny for children of all ages for over 20 years. I can give many references and a resume.
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Kristen L.


Roanoke, VA

$13-15/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny

I have been a nanny for many special needs children. They have all been wonderful kids. I am a very patient, loving person who will teach and love the children I work with unconditionally. I am certified in early childhood education, occupational therapy and counseling. I am a CNA and Paramedic. I love children and am a very...
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Alexis D.


Roanoke, VA

$20-25/hr

Part-time Caregiver

Hi, I'm Alexis! I was born and raised in Philadelphia and now living in San Diego after graduating from the UCLA Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics! With a strong background in academic tutoring, specifically more than six years, and passion for health/medical sciences, I have experience working with...
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Cassandra S.


Roanoke, VA

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

EMT And ASL Looking To Help With The. Hearing Impaired

I was a live in nanny for a deaf girl, as well as a nanny for the 3 children of a hearing impaired mother. I've volunteered or worked as an EMT since 2000

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Blue Ridge, VA

Karen M.

5.0

Karen has truly become a member of our family. She loves our 3 children as her own. They were 5, 3, and 4 months old when we first met Karen. She was always punctual, engaged with the kids, and handles 'tough toddler' situations with grace and kindness. She's always gone above and beyond to help our...

- Jessica H.

Michele P.

5.0

Michele is AWESOME!! Very bubbly personality. She helped with transportation needs & just hanging out/sitting with our teenager until we got home.

- Tiffany A.

Cathy D.

5.0

Cathy has been a wonderful nanny for us for many years (5+). She nannied for us from infancy through toddlers on a weekly basis and now on occasion as school aged kiddos. The time, energy, and care she puts into my children is unmatched. Along with being timely and trustworthy. Cathy will ensure...

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