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Special needs caregivers in Colonial Heights, VA

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Alyson L.


Chester, VA

$18-20/hr

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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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Melissa B.


Hopewell, VA

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Experience Home Health Worker

Hi my name is Melissa and I am a dependable and experienced home health worker! I have been doing in-home health for over six years and I'm looking for at least 40 hours a week! I am a single woman with no children and so I take my job very seriously as it is my main responsibility. I am looking for some thing on going please...
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Amire J.


Hopewell, VA

$15-20/hr

Full-Time Evening/Overnight/Live-in Care Provider

I am a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Patient Care Technician Aide, plus certified in many other health care fields and I am currently pursuing my Associates in nursing and then I will be studying to become a Midwife among other things. It is my hope to one day help bring children into the world, so as a...
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Kate I.


Prince George, VA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hi there, I am a caregiver I have worked with clients that are in need of caregiving and special needs. I enjoy helping others and assisting them with everyday needs. work to put a smile on their faces each day and a little happiness to help brighten their day I look forward to potentially working with you
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Natalie Z.


Prince George, VA

$14-19/hr

Experienced Special Education Teacher

I was a special education for 3 years and am currently on my 3rd year of being a paraprofessional working with special needs. I absolutely love my job and all my children.
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Charice M.


Petersburg, VA

$23/hr10 yrs exp

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

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have enjoyed educating and caring for children for over 25 years! I currently work as a substitute teacher for the Chesterfield County School District, mostly working with students with special needs. I provide educational support in the absence of special education teachers and general education teachers. My other work was...
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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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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...
I'd describe my personality as empathetic, nurturing, and a strong advocate to the most vulnerable populations (babies, toddlers, special needs, elderly, animals etc) I'm looking for a side job to help those in need and to hopefully apply my skills and own personal experiences with my special needs son to help other parents...
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Leann P.


Midlothian, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Companion, Caregiver, Child Care

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a very happy person who loves being around people people I'm a retired nurse but I love caring for others. I prefer 4 hour shifts but have done 6 hours
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Tiffany G.


Richmond, VA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I have 10+ years of experience in the heath field. I've worked in hospitals, assisted living facilities, home health as a medical assistant, Phlebotomist and medication technician. I have also have 10+ years with special needs which consist of autism, down syndrome and intellectual disability in home settings and community....
Tiffany can also help with: Dementia, personal care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Tiffany is a hard worker and makes a special effort to connect with my dad. She is dependable, conscientious and compassionate."

Jackie J.

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Anne M.


Richmond, VA

$25/hr13 yrs exp

Versatile Household Employee

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

My name is Annie and I have been in the household employee field for around 13 years now! I have many years of experience with children of all ages; youngest being a day old to teenagers. I have worked with children who have special needs and children on the spectrum. I do have over 60 hours in childcare trainings, have attended...
Anne can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Annie took care of my house and kids like a champ. She was on-time every morning. Drove the boys to school, picked them up and took them to appointments. She did our grocery shopping, laundry and pretty much anything else we would ask her to do. You will not go...

Holly M.

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Sue Z.


Richmond, VA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Virginia native living in Richmond. I am professional, knowledgeable, widly experienced, reliable, and passionate about providing compassionate and individualized care to my clients. My schedule is flexible, my preference is part time or short term opportunities. While I am comfortable with all ages, I am not a nanny and...
5.0
"Sue has significant experience with ALS patients. She is kind, gentle and intuitive. I trusted her completely from Day 1 in taking care of my husband and in our home. Sue is a fantastic caregiver!"

Michele Q.

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Anna K.


Midlothian, VA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Future Exceptional Education Teacher

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Anna, and I am a college student that lives in Midlothian, VA. Due to COVID my classes at Longwood University are online, but this gives me a rare opportunity to work while completing my necessary course work. I have worked with children of all ages and abilities. I am currently finishing up my last semester...
5.0
"Anna is such a wonderful child care provider. Patient and loving, our kids are excited to see her again! Would definitely recommend."

Stephen B.

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Taylor C.


Midlothian, VA

$13/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I've been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I often go into my mom's classroom to help her out and do simple classroom tasks and occasionally will help with kids. I have also worked at an autistic kids camp, so I have experience with special needs children. In high school, I did a program where I went into classrooms and...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I could not have asked for a better nanny for my girls than Taylor! She is kind, dependable, and handles anything thrown her way. My girls and I adore her."

Kimberly D.

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Alicia P.


Chesterfield, VA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

End Of Life Doula, Elder Care Specialist, Senior Care Consultant, Advance Care Planning, CNA

My name is Alicia. I am a Certified End-of-Life Doula, Elder Care Specialist, Care Consultant and Advance Care Planning Facilitator. I am certified to work with Dementia and Parkinson's patients and am a Licensed CNA in Virginia. With over 14 years of experience working with Hospice patients and their families, and over three...
5.0
"Alicia came into our lives and home while my mother in law was put on hospice for vascular dementia. In helping us learn how to care for her she became a part of our family. Her compassion, empathy and willingness to not just do a job for a senior lady by bathing...

Edie P.

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Cilicia D.


Richmond, VA

$13-15/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Cilicia everyone calls me CC its not just my nickname its also easier to remember and pronounce. I am 26 years old. I've been working with children my entire life whether it was with my six younger siblings or working in Child Care. I also have a cousin on the spectrum with autism that I work with weekly. I'm...
Cilicia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"CC was great with my toddlers and had them in bed right on time. She also picked up and folded laundry after they went to bed. So nice to come home to everything being put away!"

Sydney K.

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Abbie L.


Midlothian, VA

$22-28/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have many years of childcare experience including a bachelor's degree in children's ministry and I have been a nanny for 3 years. I also have experience working with children who have special needs. One of the reasons I love working with kids is I believe that children are not just the future generation, but they are making an...
Abbie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Abbie has a wide range of experience with children. Working with Abbie in the past, she is very responsible and caring and will be a great fit for the family she works for."

Katherine A.

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Caitlin C.


Richmond, VA

$42/hr3 yrs exp

Energetic And Caring Person

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a combined one year experience of working with children with special needs. I also presently work in an elementary school as an instructional assistant for a Special Education teacher. I am in graduate school now for MEd Counseling with a concentration in School Counseling so I am passionate about making sure kids are...
Caitlin can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ms. Caitlin was our summer nanny for Summer 2022. She was great with our 3 boys, they loved her. Caitlin played with the kids, encouraged outside play, took them to a local farm to pick cherries and managed camp schedules. The kids enjoyed having her and we were...

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Justine O.


Richmond, VA

$13-15/hr10 yrs exp

Seasonal Care Provider For Special Needs Individuals

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Justine and I currently work in special education. I have worked with individuals with disabilities since the age of 12 and have many different experiences. Some of these include private tutor, camp counselor, attendant/care taker, teacher, sports coach, and mentor. I am looking for occasional care taking in the...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Colonial Heights, VA

Tiffany G.

5.0

Tiffany is a hard worker and makes a special effort to connect with my dad. She is dependable, conscientious and compassionate.

- Jackie J.

Anne M.

5.0

Anne was very professional. Her resume was extensive and thorough with her employment history in regards to child care. Her numerous letters of recommendation were filled with glowing reviews. She would be an invaluable caregiver to any family.

- Shawn B.

Sue Z.

5.0

I absolutely cannot say enough wonder things about Sue! From the first point of contact all the way through my surgery she has been amazing from the start. I needed temporary care as I was flying in from California to Virginia for cosmetic surgery - liposuction and a fat transfer to my derrière...

- Megan L.

Anna K.

5.0

Anna is such a wonderful child care provider. Patient and loving, our kids are excited to see her again! Would definitely recommend.

- Stephen B.

Taylor C.

5.0

I could not have asked for a better nanny for my girls than Taylor! She is kind, dependable, and handles anything thrown her way. My girls and I adore her.

- Kimberly D.

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