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Heather D.


Yorktown, VA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Everyone Should Be Treated Like Family

5.0

(2)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nurse for 10+ years and most of my work has been with elderly, pediatric, and special needs families. I myself have a grandfather who is 100 years old, and want nothing but the best for him. I may not be able to help care for him (since he is out of state with my parents) but I can help care for your loved ones. I...
Heather can also help with: Companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, personal care, respite care, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

Licensed Nurse

5.0
"Heather assisted in my husbands care for about a year and a half. Her caring nature, sense of humor, ability to problem solve issues was amazing during a difficult time. Heather is a dependable trustworthy person who give quality care-giving. My husband needs...

Julie B.

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Elizabeth W.


Windsor, VA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time - Full-time Depending On Which Days/hours During The Week/weekend Senior Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Mother of 3 boys. I enjoy helping people big, small, young and young at heart. I have experience with youngsters from my own and in my younger years. My more recent care experience is with more aged individuals for the last 12 years. I've worked with Long term care, Hospice, Dementia/Alzheimer's, Special needs, Skilled/Therapy...
Elizabeth can also help with: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"This girl is fantastic with the elderly who has dementia, agitation issues and hallucinations!! I wish I had found her long before I did! She is great, calm, loving to her patients, treats them as her own family. She did "Spa days" with my mother in law!! She...

Jackie R.

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Deon S.


Newport News, VA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Dedicated compassionate, reliable, caring caregiver with 15 years of experience working with patients committed to overall patient well-being and help through personal care and energetic engagement skilled in assisting patients with daily living
5.0
"Deon could not schedule to work with 100 year old mother, but she did give a lead for someone else. She was very nice about it. We wanted to hire her."

Kevin G.

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Zaire W.


Newport News, VA

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I go by Zai since it is a little easier for the kiddos to start with! I am a former preschool teacher, with the experience of caring for children between the ages of infancy to age 6. In the few years, I have gained the knowledge of Reggio Emilia teachings as well as Montessori. I am also certified to work with children...
Zaire can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Loved having Zaire babysit for us! She was punctual, attentive, and sweet to my 7 month old daughter. She kept an helpful log of bottles/diaper changes/ nap time on our white board for an easy transition after she left. Already plan to have her watch my girl again!...

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Wendy O.


Chesapeake, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

4.0

(4)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Wendy has taken care of my 3 y/o son for almost 3 years now and has been very flexible with my hours. She has also cared for my dog who loves to see her walk through the door. I would recommend her"

Bria O.

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Emma M.


Poquoson, VA

$16-30/hr10 yrs exp

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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Linda R.


Fort Eustis, VA

$20-30/hr10 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, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Early Education

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/hr6 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/hr10 yrs exp

Stay At Home Mom

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Bailey has been watching our kids on the weekends for about 6 months now and she's done a fantastic job. We have a lot of pets and the little ones can be a handful, but she's never complained and she's always been reliable when we need her!"

Dave E.

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Tara A.


Norfolk, VA

$25-30/hr10 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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...

Callie M.

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Kimberlee C.


Suffolk, VA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Love To Help Care For Your Loved One

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Would Love To Help Care For Your Loved One. I'm well rounded in caring for everyone from newborns, to twins, and special needs to the elderly. I've made caregiver my career choice for 20+ years and it's been extremely satisfying. I would love to find another beautiful family to work with in the near future. Please feel free to...
Kimberlee can also help with: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
5.0
"Hi Kimberlee honest woman to woman. Most negative reviews are fabricated and laced with untruths. With that said, the response provided by yourself, felt aggressive and was an uncomfortable read. I am a non medical home based assistant and have had my fair...

Rebecca K.

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Quatela P.


Suffolk, VA

$17/hr10 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/hr10 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 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 "

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Caitlyn W.


Chesapeake, VA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Caitlyn! I am pursuing my Master's degree in Psychology - I received my Bachelor's degree in Psychology at ODU in 2024. I am currently nannying twin infants part time, but I am looking to work in the evening a few days a week. I have availability all day Monday and Friday, and evening availability...
Caitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Caitlyn was with our family, providing primary childcare for our son at home, from the age of 3 months old to 2 years old. She was engaging, careful and wonderfully patient as a childcare provider and respectful, communicative and very pleasant to work with as an...

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Viola S.


Chesapeake, VA

$25/hr10 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/hr10 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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Courteney was a lifesaver! She was amazing with my daughter and was extremely reliable. Would definitely hire again!"

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Frances E.


Norfolk, VA

$21-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Dynamic Sitter Available Immediately

Hello! Thank you for visiting my profile. I'm Franni and I have lived in Hampton Roads all my life. I have always loved working with children. As a high school student, I consistently held babysitting jobs, often with military families in my area. My senior year, I had an internship with John B. Dey Elementary working with third...
Frances can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Franni is an excellent sitter. She has helped me with my boys for 3 years for occasional sitting. She is always on time and does more than asked"

Jeffrey T.

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Kimberlee C.


Suffolk, VA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Love Caring For All Of My Clients.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm well rounded in caring for everyone from newborns, special needs children as well as adults, to the elderly. Cancer, Parkinson's, Dementia/Alzheimer's, Stroke, etc... I've made caregiver my career choice and it's been extremely satisfying and rewarding. I'm looking into starting my own elderly care business as well as...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kimi has been a blessing for our family from day one. She is kind, always punctual, and very professional. Our one year old son was taken with her from the first time they met. Within a few minutes of interviewing her at our home, he had already gravitated towards...

Danielle K.

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Kaitlyn H.


Hampton, VA

$13-20/hr10 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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

Taylor B.

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Anna H.


Newport News, VA

$17-23/hr10 yrs exp

Kind And Patient Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a passionate nanny with 12 years of experience providing loving, personalized care for children of all ages, specializing in infants and toddlers. I am skilled in supporting developmental milestones, including working with children who have medical or special needs. I bring creativity and warmth to childcare, incorporating...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Anna is a sweet, kind, patient, and very capable nanny. She worked as a nanny for us for around 10 months, taking care of our 1 year old and then newborn son. We still ask Anna to sit for us on occasion when she is available. We trust her completely and would have...

Mary P.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Carrollton, VA

Heather D.

5.0

Heather assisted in my husbands care for about a year and a half. Her caring nature, sense of humor, ability to problem solve issues was amazing during a difficult time. Heather is a dependable trustworthy person who give quality care-giving. My husband needs were great, and she exceeded all of...

- Julie B.

Elizabeth W.

5.0

This girl is fantastic with the elderly who has dementia, agitation issues and hallucinations!! I wish I had found her long before I did! She is great, calm, loving to her patients, treats them as her own family. She did "Spa days" with my mother in law!! She brought items from her own home such...

- Jackie R.

Deon S.

5.0

Deon could not schedule to work with 100 year old mother, but she did give a lead for someone else. She was very nice about it. We wanted to hire her.

- Kevin G.

Zaire W.

5.0

Loved having Zaire babysit for us! She was punctual, attentive, and sweet to my 7 month old daughter. She kept an helpful log of bottles/diaper changes/ nap time on our white board for an easy transition after she left. Already plan to have her watch my girl again!

- Care member

Wendy O.

5.0

I hired Wendy to care for my daughter for a couple weeks. My daughter has never been cared for by anyone outside the family and she is very shy. Wendy was patient, caring and gave her the space she needed to warm up to her. The next time I am in need of child care, I will definitely hire Wendy...

- Rebecca L.

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