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Hattie B.


Charles City, VA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

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I am married and have raised a son and a daughter. My son being born with cleft lip- cleft palate, therefore I have experience with a child that has had special needs and need certain care. My work experience in the past have been with 2 families caring for their kids. I have assisted with preparing meals, taking the kids to and...
Hattie can also help with: Craft assistance
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Kathryn M.


Providence Forge, VA

$14-15/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

I have worked with infants for nine years and just moved to Hawaii. We live on Hickam AFB.
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Maryann A.


Williamsburg, VA

$25-31/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an experienced senior/elderly and special need care provider CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant). I I work very well with patients that has special needs. interact with the elderly and infirm very well. I enjoy caring for them, talking with them and participating in their activities. Actually, I am very strong in Senior...
Maryann can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, live-in home care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"I highly recommend Maryann to help you with your frail senior family member. She is caring and attentive. She also goes the extra mile, willing and able to lend a hand with housekeeping and organizing."

Denise A.

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Carolyn R.


New Kent, VA

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Senior care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have nearly 30 years experience as a teacher of special needs children. I also have taken care of my mother in law with dementia, my father with cancer and a neighbor with ALS. I love animals, outdoors, gardening, reading and puzzles! I value the wisdom and knowledge of those older than I and enjoy spending time with older...
Carolyn can also help with: Mobility assistance, errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Carolyn was early for our appointment and was kind, respectful, trustworthy and went the extra mile to ensure I was doing alright after my procedure. Highly recommend!"

Victoria P.

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Sandra A.


Chester, VA

$13-15/hr3 yrs exp

Super Experienced Childcare

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have raised one beautiful daughter and helped raise my three beautiful godchildren , who are now grown. I worked in the corporate world for many years until 2 years ago when I took my first job as a nanny of 3 beautiful girls. It was an amazing. 2-1/2 year experience... and I still see the girls occasionally. I have...
Sandra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sandy is kind genuine and dependable she is committed to her work to people and you can always count on her she cares deeply for people and is dedicated to whatever she takes on. She is trustworthy reliable and dependable"

Becky W.

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Maryann A.


Williamsburg, VA

$20-30/hr

Full Time Care Giver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with patients with Autism, bi-polar and other special needs. I tend to work well with these types of patients I have family that also have special needs. I would welcome the opportunity to work with these patients again.
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Ashley W.


Chester, VA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 20 years of experience supporting a variety of people with their activities of daily living. This includes nutrition and feeding as well as (modified diets and swallowing disorders). I am CPR/FA/AED certified and trained in medical management. I have extensive knowledge of medical assistive devices. I am experienced in...
5.0
"Ashley is very caring and will do anything for the person she works for she has a heart of gold. Ashley will go beyond any expectation. I would hire her again in a minute no questions asked."

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Loretta M.


Chester, VA

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Personal Assistant/Lifestyle Manager

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm passionate about helping families with balancing their lives. I'm CPR, AED, and first aid certified. I have experience working with seniors, and youth. I have experience supporting people with Parkinson's, autism, and mental and cognitive delays.
5.0
"Very attentive and helpful. Wonderful communicator. Organized and thorough. She helped organize a cluttered apt. and instituted some processes to help the client maintain it."

Lynn S.

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Kayla R.


Chester, VA

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Loving & Patient Caregiver

I have years of experience caring for people with all kinds of disabilities. I was a personal aide from 2017 until 2020 when I finished Lpn school. From there I continued to work in psych, geriatrics, and hospice care. I love forming bonds with all my patients and becoming their friend!
5.0
"Kayla was with us for 18 months assisting our young adult daughter with ADL's & IADL's. There are so many adjectives to describe her: warm, loving, consistent, punctual, and dedicated come to mind. Her nursing knowledge enable her to attend some doctor's...

Care member

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Grew up around many special needs foster children and have experience babysitting infants-toddler aged children. . Would love to hang out with your kiddos. :)
Alyson can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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India T.


Henrico, VA

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Recent Grad Dedicated To Caring For Youth

I have a background in psychology and experience working with diverse groups of kids, including those who have special needs. I currently teach social emotional learning & substance use prevention classes in elementary & middle schools.
India can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Devon! I am reliable, encouraging, energetic, kind and have worked with children for 9+ years. Playing outside, getting crafty, reading and writing fun books, and learning to explore and appreciate where we live are some of the things I believe are important. I have experience with infants, toddlers, twins,...
Devon can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Rachel S.


Williamsburg, VA

$15-22/hr1 yrs exp

A Helping Hand

Hello, I'm Rachel and I'm here to help with whatever you need! I have been working with special needs adults for over a decade so I have plenty of experience meeting individuals where they are. This includes volunteering at summer camps and handling meal preparation, dispensing medication, and assistant with going to the...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, transportation
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Aaliyaha S.


Williamsburg, VA

$14-20/hr

Helping Where Help Is Needed

With over 12 years of dedicated experience in supporting children with special needs, I am deeply passionate about fostering their growth and development. Throughout my career, I have developed a strong skill set that includes individualized care, patience, and effective communication, which enables me to connect with each child...
Hi my name is Melissa and I am a in-home healthcare worker. I have been doing in-home health for 9 years and absolutely love it! I am dependable and reliable and have my own transportation. I have references from other families i've cared for in the past. My availability is Monday through Friday 1pm-9 p.m. I've cared for ill...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

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Rachel R.


Chester, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistance/Full-Time

I have worked with disabilities and special needs individuals that includes brain and spinal cord injury individuals plus the elderly for over 25 years. I assisted with wheelchair transfer, change catheter and wound care, bathing, dressing, feeding, meal preparation, doctor appointments, errands and light house cleaning.. I...
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Daisy J.


Dendron, VA

$14-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hello my name is Daisy. I am a retired social worker of 25 years. I'm also a former residential home provider for individuals with disabilities/special needs. I would love to assist your love one as needed. You will not disappointed.
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Victoria M.


Henrico, VA

$21-25/hr1 yrs exp

Happy Creative Tutor And Buddy

I fully believe in art as therapy and a necessity not luxury. I have ADD and have worked with a variety of children with different abilities and needs in the public school system.
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Christina K.


Henrico, VA

$13-16/hr3 yrs exp

Hello! I am Christina, a board certified music therapist working in the Dixon, IL. I currently work with children with IEP's, medically fragile children, people with dementia, adults with developmental disabilities, and hospice patients. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I am unable to see most of my music therapy clients, resulting...
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Aprille E.


Chester, VA

$15-24/hr8 yrs exp

Hello! I have worked within the caregiving field since 2018. I am passionate about caring for others, whether these are senior individuals, those with special needs, children and even pets. For some background information, I began working with children diagnosed with autism in 2012 as newborns and continued caring for them...
Aprille can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Charles City, VA

Maryann A.

5.0

I highly recommend Maryann to help you with your frail senior family member. She is caring and attentive. She also goes the extra mile, willing and able to lend a hand with housekeeping and organizing.

- Denise A.

Carolyn R.

5.0

Carolyn was early for our appointment and was kind, respectful, trustworthy and went the extra mile to ensure I was doing alright after my procedure. Highly recommend!

- Victoria P.

Sandra A.

5.0

Sandy is extremely compassionate toward children and the elderly. She truly desires what is best for them individually. We have literally been friends since were we babies. So I can tell you she is honest & trustworthy. She also has a wonderful sense of humor. You will know what she thinks because...

- Sherry M.

Ashley W.

5.0

Ashley is very caring and will do anything for the person she works for she has a heart of gold. Ashley will go beyond any expectation. I would hire her again in a minute no questions asked.

- Care member

Loretta M.

5.0

Very attentive and helpful. Wonderful communicator. Organized and thorough. She helped organize a cluttered apt. and instituted some processes to help the client maintain it.

- Lynn S.

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