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Debbie M.


Colonial Heights, VA

$15-20/hr

Special Needs Care

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I have experience with disable elderly clients. Helping people is a passion of mine. I would love to help you with your family member.
I worked at Dominion Youth Services for 4 yrs caring for Autistic children. I am a very patient person and understand there needs. Always willing to help others. I am CPR and First Aid certified. Always on time and very dependable. I am looking for a full time job that is ongoing.
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Mckala B.


Colonial Heights, VA

$14-20/hr2 yrs exp

About Me

I enjoy helping others I am experienced and educated helping people is a joy for me I am kind and honest as well as
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Lynnae B.


Colonial Heights, VA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior/Special Needs Caregiver

I have 10+ years of senior care experience as an nursing assistant. Also I am an special education instructional assistant in the public school system. I've been working with children with disabilities for the past four years. I would describe myself as a respectful, flexible, reliable, caring of other's feelings, patient,...
Lynnae can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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Loretta M.


Chester, VA

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Personal Assistant/Lifestyle Manager

5.0

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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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Sandra A.


Chester, VA

$10-15/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: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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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...

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Charice M.


Petersburg, VA

$25-33/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Paraprofessional Seeking For A Part-Time Employment Or Full-Time Summer Employment

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I work in an educational staffing company as a paraprofessional, often visiting for various schools throughout Montgomery County. Most of the schools are elementary and high schools within the school districts. My roles range from providing one-on-one assistance as a special education aide to assisting teachers within the...
5.0
"Being from another state(NY) to travel for a medical procedure. I was very very surprised and comfortable with Charice, She was very professional as well as warm and caring. She took very good medical care of me. I had nothing to worry about. She had all procedures...

Stacey S.

Hello! I have worked within this field since 2018. I am passionate about caring for others, whether these are senior individuals, those with special needs or children. I am a kind, laid back person that genuinely enjoys helping others. You can feel relieved in knowing I am CPR/First Aid certified, along with...
Aprille can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, transportation, companionship
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Riley J.


Chester, VA

$18/hr3 yrs exp

A Bit About Me :)

I'd describe my personality as Creative, gentle, and outgoing. In my spare time, I like to do pottery, play board games, and do outdoor activities. I started working with kids when I was in highschool starting with several nights a week. I was then a nanny for 6 months during college. I now work at a preschool academy! I am...
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Maureen M.


Petersburg, VA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver For Your Special One

While raising my three children, I kept a child with Down syndrome and also a girl with Cerebral Palsy. I thoroughly enjoyed being a part of their development and enjoying the success of them today. My experience with my grandson having cochlear implants, involved in his progress and development has been very rewarding to me.
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Ivette G.


Chester, VA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

BS In Child Development And Family Living

I have 10 years experience working for with children. I worked in foster care for six years and currently I am a Part time child watch associate.
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Ashley W.


Chester, VA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver, Child/Infant/Adult/Special Needs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I ran an in-home daycare for 5 years as well as volunteered at the local elementary school assisting teachers for 12 years and raised two children of my own. available for child care
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Hi! I am a very reliable, trustworthy and experienced caregiver for all ages. I have over 7 years of experience and I am CPR certified. I provide a safe space for your loved ones and make sure they are well taken care of!
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Kathlein B.


Chester, VA

$20-40/hr1 yrs exp

Kat's In Home Caregiver

Hi my name is Kat I would love the opportunity to work with and care for the elderly and adults with special needs. I have had experience in the past with helping family members and aging friends of my family which has helped me discover a true passion. Some of the daily activities I have assisted with are meal preparation,...
Kathlein can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care & more
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Rhonda F.


Petersburg, VA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Nurse Aid

Many years of Experience Super Dedicated to my work and the Love I hold for others. Mother to young Adults and two Grand dogs. polite Clean well Mannered. Waiting to care for you or your loved one.
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Jessalyn W.


Chester, VA

$20-50/hr2 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as caring, loving, supportive and trustworthy. I like working with kids because no day is the same! Children are super fun to work with and I admire seeing their growth developmentally. I enjoy supporting children and their families! I'm looking for a job that supports me so I can support them at...
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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...
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Hannah S.


Hopewell, VA

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I think children with special needs are the sweetest, most precious people ever. I have now nannied for two children with autism in the past and I loved them! I'm looking for a family to become close with for the next season of life.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Colonial Heights, VA

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.

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.

Kayla R.

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 appointments on our behalf. She has...

- Care member

Charice M.

5.0

Being from another state(NY) to travel for a medical procedure. I was very very surprised and comfortable with Charice, She was very professional as well as warm and caring. She took very good medical care of me. I had nothing to worry about. She had all procedures and follow up care and medication...

- Stacey S.

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