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Find special needs caregivers in Charlottesville, VA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Charlottesville, VA

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of October 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Charlottesville, VA

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Kelly K.


Earlysville, VA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

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Reliable, service-focused nursing professional with excellent patient-care and charting skills gained through 12 years of experience as a CNA. I have experience working with children, teenagers, young adults, and seniors who have intellectual, developmental, and mental disabilities.
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Brittany W.


Crozet, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Education Background

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mother of five children with an elementary education background. I also have all of my clearances and references to provide you with. My life has been dedicated to teaching, coaching and nurturing little ones. I have experience working with children of all ages, including those with special needs. I strive to provide...
Brittany can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Brittany has been an amazing caregiver for our family. She watched after our little one between 10 -18 months during the day at our home between 8-5 . She was able to provide our son with a caring loving and nurturing environment while allowing him to develop into...

Ken A.

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Teresa M.


Stanardsville, VA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher and Care Provider Available Part-Time to Fit Your Needs

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting for more than 10 years now. I have also raised my 27-year-old as a single parent. I love playing and taking care of children. I have taken care of children as young as 2 years old up to 12 years old. I was also a teacher for more than 10 years and worked with kids from Pre-K to 8th grade. I am CPR and...
Teresa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Theresa for occasional evening babysitter and she is great! I love how she sings to K. and I feel very comfortable leaving home with K. in her care."

Liza C.

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Debra F.


Barboursville, VA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Teacher Available Anytime For Childcare, Tutoring Or Pet Care.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I raised 4 great kids and understand the challenges of a busy family. I've worked 20+ yrs with all ages; Elementary teacher, Youth Leader, Child Care Center Owner, Summer Camp Director & Foster Parent. With this diverse background, I have wisdom you can count on. I am very patient, creative and trustworthy. I am able to connect...
Debra can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Debra is extremely competent and dependable. I feel very comfortable placing my children in her care. She not only watches over them but as a former teacher sees all playtime as an opportunity to learn new things. I feel that my children have an enriching...

Melissa L.

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Jan W.


Crozet, VA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Evening Care Giver

I am currently a teachers aide in Albemarle County. I have worked with special needs children in all spectrums. I am looking to start in the aide of seniors. My parents are 87 and 85 and I have taken care of them during my life. I am a very caring a nuturing person and love to be able to help others.
Jan can also help with: Personal care, errands, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep
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Jordan R.


Crozet, VA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Super Fun And Nerdy Sitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I am very fun, patient, and creative with 20 years of experience watching and caring for infants to teenagers, along with special needs children (as I grew up with a brother with sever Autism). With me, your children will receive proper care and fun times, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. With...
Jordan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Taryn M.


Crozet, VA

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Special Needs Provider

I am a mother of seven precious children, and 12 grandchildren. I absolutely adore infants, babies, toddlers, and all children! While I have worked professionally outside of the home and received my BA from a top university, my greatest ongoing achievement/work is "caring" for my children. Instead of returning to the office with...
Hi, my name is Rachel. I am an elementary and special education teacher. When I am not teaching, I am a caregiver for young adults with special needs. I would love the opportunity to meet you and work with you!
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, transportation, respite care, meal prep
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Aryanna C.


Gordonsville, VA

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

I Am Excited To Work With You!

I'd describe my personality as bubbly, caring, and hardworking! I like caring for people with special needs because I have been working with this population since I was very young and I LOVE it! I started caring for people with special needs when I was young since I have a brother with cerebral palsy. Since then I have...
I have been working with kids for as long as I can remember. I have 3 younger siblings and have always been involved in their care. Additionally over the past 4 years I have provided care for children both as a babysitter and as a school assistant. I am a certified Emergency Medical Technician. I am comfortable managing large...
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Rachel G.


Gordonsville, VA

$17-22/hr6 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher And Caregiver

Hi, my name is Rachel. I am a Virginia licensed elementary and special education teacher. I have a license to teach elementary (pre-k through sixth grade) and a license to teach special education general curriculum (kindergarten through twelfth grade). I also have a Virginia Autism Council certificate. I have taught for 6...
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Taryn M.


Crozet, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Mother Of 7 / Grandmother Of 16

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I live in CROZET, VA and I am a mother of 7 children and 18 grandchildren. I absolutely love children of all ages! While I have worked professionally outside of the home, and received my BA from a top university, my greatest ongoing achievement/work is "caring" for my children . Instead of returning to the office with my...
Taryn can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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Regina T.


Covesville, VA

$14-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hello my name is Regina I have 10 years off experience with child care and elderly care . I also cared for children and adults with disabilities
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Jordan R.


Crozet, VA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

I have experience with watching new borns to special needs adults for over 20 years. Growing up as the oldest in my family as well as with a severely autistic brother helped me build skills to help my mother, other family members, and family friends with my siblings, cousins, and friends children. I have a long background in...
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Katie S.


Palmyra, VA

$10-25/hr9 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giving Available With Possible Full Time Care

29 years old, married to the love of my life for 8 years. We have a 2. 5-year-old little girl and a 7-month-old little boy. I am a full time employee at a Pediatric Dental Office so I'm working with children of all ages as well as special needs children daily. I have reliable transportation and am CPR certified. If I can help...
Katie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Lia H.


Palmyra, VA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Fun And Patient Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Lia and I love working with children of all ages and abilities! I have cared for a range of ages, from infants all the way to young adults. I also have extensive experience with children and young adults with special needs. My main experiences in this area have been through caring for those with autism and...
Lia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I like working with kids because I never know what they are going to say! They are so funny and sweet. I also love playing with them and teaching them new skills. I have been working with children for 5 years! I have worked at a few schools, children church programs and even child care centers at ski resorts! I have experience...
Chloe can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Lauran S.


Gordonsville, VA

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Special Educator

Hello! I have been working with individuals with various disabilities ranging from age four to 40 for the past seven years. I have worked in elementary and middle school as a special education teacher and have volunteered with my church to lead a team to work with individuals with disabilities. Over the years, I have worked in...
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Lauran S.


Gordonsville, VA

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

For the past seven years I have been teaching students with various disabilities in a self-contained classroom. Through this time, I have worked with individuals from elementary school to middle school level. I have also voluntarily led a group special needs church group weekly with the ages ranging from 3 to 16. I know some...
Lauran can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Charlottesville, VA

Brittany W.

5.0

Brittany has been an amazing caregiver for our family. She watched after our little one between 10 -18 months during the day at our home between 8-5 . She was able to provide our son with a caring loving and nurturing environment while allowing him to develop into an independent toddler.

- Ken A.

Teresa M.

5.0

Ms. Terry is a wonderful presence to have in any household. Her curiosity and love of children shines through - and she is adaptable to what the child wants to do and parents present as their expectations.

- William R.

Debra F.

5.0

I was visiting Charlottesville from out of town and needed Monday-Friday full-time care for my 5 month old son. I didn't know anyone in the area, so I was worried about finding someone experienced and dependable. Debra was all of those things, and more! Upon meeting her in person, I didn't have one...

- Natilee H.

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Ratings for Charlottesville, VA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.2 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Charlottesville, VA are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.