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Emma M.


Poquoson, VA

$16-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

14 years of nannying experience . I have been caring for children since I was able to play with toddlers as a mother's helper as a young kid. As I grew, my responsibilities grew and soon I begin babysitting for family friends and eventually for other families. As an 8th grader, I trained with my guidance counselor to be a tutor...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Linda R.


Fort Eustis, VA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Previous Daycare/preschool Owner/director

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Cheerful, Kind, Compassionate Dependable, and Trustworthy I have four grown children of my own and hundreds out there that have forever touched my heart. I have many years of experience in childcare including several types of special needs. I owned and operated a daycare/preschool for 12 years. Also experienced with school...
Linda can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Was very polite and gave plenty of attention to my son and tended to his needs! "

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Anita S.


Newport News, VA

$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Special Needs Assistance

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have several years in assistance with Special needs patients. I'm Caring, Compassionate, and willing to learn your way of attending your loved one. My extensive background includes, working in healthcare, and pharmacy. I assist with daily ADL's Bathing, Dressing, Feeding. I also, do light meals, Dr. visits, errands, etc.
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Bailey S.


Chesapeake, VA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Stay At Home Mom

4.2

(6)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Bailey. I love children and I have a lot of experience with caring for them. I have a 9-year-old daughter myself. I have a baby and toddler-safe home that I am more than willing to share. I have previous experience with special needs children as well. I plan on taking little trips to the zoo, the beach, our pool,...
Bailey can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"She's a great sitter, I'd definitely use her again."

Lauren R.

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Tara A.


Norfolk, VA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Energetic, Dependable, And Experienced Child-Care Giver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children for well over 13 years. I have 10 1/2 years of nanny/ babysitting/personal assistant experience and 3 years of experience as a Behavior Interventionist, where I worked one-on-one with children who have special needs. Currently I am working in a multidisciplinary pediatric clinic for speech,...
Tara can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We've just hired Tara as our full-time nanny and couldn't be happier with our decision! Tara was extremely enthusiastic, professional, and punctual in all our initial online/text/phone conversations, and then when we finally met in person she was so friendly and...

Katelyn S.

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Quatela P.


Suffolk, VA

$17/hr • 10 yrs exp

Medical Assistant, Direct Support Professional, Assistant Lead Day Support Coordinator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

l have 14 years of experience in supporting individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. My skills include helping them with performing everyday tasks such as food preparation, personal hygiene, grooming, socializing & interacting and short & long term goals. My passion for this field shows in my work performance....
5.0
"Awesome Young Woman! 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.

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Jacqueline. M.


Portsmouth, VA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

My Heart To Yours

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Jacqueline I have 30 yrs experience in the healthcare field. I love working with the elderly, Dementia, Alzheimer and Aphasia patients. I also have experience with ALS patients with peg feeding, catheter care and tracheotomy. If I can make a difference in 1 persons life I'm excited. If your looking for a great...
5.0
"Jackie has excellent transferand lift skills"

Antoinette M.

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Viola S.


Chesapeake, VA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there my name is Vi. I have been fortunate to be in the medical and childcare field for over 10 years . I have worked with all types of families and taken care of children from preemies through teens. As well as home health for the Elderly. I have even been blessed enough to work with children with intellectual disabilities....
5.0
"Vi is an incredible caregiver. When she kept my sons (an infant and toddler), they grew very attached to her. My youngest has severe gastrointestinal issues, so I was very skeptical about finding an adequate sitter, but as a nurse she jumped right in and has been...

Kierra B.

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Courteney N.


Portsmouth, VA

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun, Caring Nanny For Hire!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm so glad to meet you! My name is Courteney, and I am a paraprofessional for the pre-k program in the public school system. I have the entire summer off and I'm looking for a family that could use my expertise in child care. Although I work with the 4-5-year-old age daily, I'm also a mother to three beautiful boys and have...
Courteney can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Courteney took care of my one year old and was absolutely amazing. She took Heed to our routine and followed it. She also went above and beyond when it came to caring for my little girl. I would highly recommend her, she is punctual, has great communication skills,...

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Kaitlyn H.


Hampton, VA

$13-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience with nannying and babysitting for a long time. Kids of all ages and special needs kids. I have gone to school for medical assisting and began school for nursing so I am skilled in those fields as well. I have an almost 3-year-old daughter .
Kaitlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We loved Kaitlyn! She was fantastic with our daughter. She really cares and is reliable."

Taylor B.

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Sarah G.


Norfolk, VA

$15/hr • 9 yrs exp

My name is Sarah I am a 28-year-old navy wife, located in Norfolk, and currently a housewife looking to do babysitting in my home. I have 1 little boy, his name is W and he is 6 years old. I love children, and I have about 10 years experience in all ages and experience with special needs as my son is Autistic. References...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She's a wonderful person inside and out! Very professional, And extremely patient and loving to children. "

Katherine H.

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Samantha L.


Portsmouth, VA

$13-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Married my high school sweetheart in March of 2020. Together we have 1 dog, & a little 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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Sharon R.


Portsmouth, VA

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced and Loving Special Needs Provider

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm passionate that "every" person "needs" to be treated with respect and as an "individual". I have been in the Social Work field for most of my life, starting as a teenage volunteer at Christiana Hospital. I love and appreciate the opportunity to be part of a team to help individuals with special needs. Health and safety are...
5.0
"Sharon goes above and beyond to compassionately care for her clients. I have complete confidence in her abilities and would happily recommend her to anyone with a loved one with cognitive impairment."

Sharri K.

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Wendy O.


Chesapeake, VA

$13-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

I will provide care for your seniors, children, or fur babies when you're unable to. I have been a nurse for over 20 years and specialize in pediatrics and senior care. I worked in a pediatric clinic for over 10 years and I have worked in Skilled Nursing and Long Term Care for seniors for over 5 years. I have been in home health...
Wendy can also help with: Personal care
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

5.0
"I can’t say enough good things about Wendy. It was my first time using her as a caretaker for my brother-in-law. She was extremely kind and caring. I went away for the entire day, and didn’t have a care in the world about whether or not he was being taken care of....

Care member

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Laura G.


Chesapeake, VA

$19/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! DUE TO ACCEPTING A NEW JOB, I DO NOT CURRENTLY HAVE AVAILABILITY. I am an extremely caring, creative, and bubbly caretaker. I have my master's degree and certification in elementary education prek-6. I am CPR certified and have worked in a daycare facility in an infant room and school-age room. I have also been a respite...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Laura has been a blessing to us the last month. She immediately demonstrated that our daughter was/is her first priority. We are so sad to see her step away from being our full time nanny in hopes to pursue her career. She gave us hope for the world of care-at-home...

Hallie A.

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Maggie C.


Norfolk, VA

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available On Weeknights And Weekends (the Whole Day)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a bilingual teacher from Costa Rica with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and a Master's degree in Neuroeducation. I am also certified in CPR and have my own car. Currently, I am employed at VBCPS. I can babysit during summer break, holidays and after school. I have experience with Montessori philosophy,...
Maggie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kailey W.


Hampton, VA

$13-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kailey. I'm currently enrolled in college part-time at Virginia Peninsula Community College. I have a great deal of child care experience, having volunteered alongside various elementary teachers at Cooper and Yorktown elementary schools, having babysat for many years, and having worked with infants-prek in a...
Kailey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Cherita B.


Newport News, VA

$25-49/hr • 10 yrs exp

Senior Care Services

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I provide senior care services. I have been in the healthcare field for 20+ years, CPR-BLS certified, COVID, Influenza vaccinated, criminal and motor vehicle background check is part of my portfolio. I go above and beyond to care for you and your loved one. Please see below for services I provide and feel free to check out my...
Cherita can also help with: Dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, home modification, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Cherita is a blessing. She's amazing with people and takes her work and patients seriously. I have seen her in action and was extremely impressed. Cherita is trustworthy and friendly. You will love her!"

Adria D.

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Arianna M.


Portsmouth, VA

$20/hr • 5 yrs exp

My Name Is Arianna But Y'all Can Call Me Ari. I Am A Small Time Business Owner.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as energetic, empathetic, and ambitious. In my spare time, I like to read, draw/paint and play pokemon. I'm overall a very crafty person and when I'm not crafting I'm enjoying nature. My skills include crafting along with any other activity. I am a pretty good cook and I make sure I make exactly...
Arianna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She's amazing with my babies. They love her to death. My favorite sitter!!"

Alexandria J.

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Diamond R.


Norfolk, VA

$15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a caregiver with five years of experience, and I'm passionate about helping children grow, develop, and learn. I have a creative and friendly personality, and I am very comfortable enforcing household rules. I believe in open communication with parents, and I am happy to provide regular updates on their child's day. I am...
Diamond can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Diamond has been fantastic for my kiddos. She's attentive, caring, and always on on time. I would recommend her services to anyone and everyone!"

James J.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Carrollton, VA

Linda R.

5.0

Was very polite and gave plenty of attention to my son and tended to his needs!

- Care member

Bailey S.

5.0

She's a great sitter, I'd definitely use her again.

- Lauren R.

Tara A.

5.0

Tara cared for our busy 3 year old and 6 month old baby for almost a year. She is a wonderful caregiver who loves to teach, create, and help your children develop. She created sensory mats for our kiddos which they loved and did art projects to decorate our playroom. Not only that she went above...

- Callie M.

Quatela P.

5.0

Awesome Young Woman! 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.

Jacqueline. M.

5.0

Jackie has been helping my husband for a year now. He has ALS and she has seen and dealt with the many changes of this horrific disease. My husband trusts her and so do I. She has become a great part of our family. Punctual, honest and trustworthy

- Care member

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