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Special needs caregivers in Covesville, VA

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Regina T.


Covesville, VA

$14-20/hr10 yrs exp

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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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Shana T.


Esmont, VA

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time Assistant

I am currently working full time in the educational field with special ed. I love my job and I take great joy in helping children succeed.
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Teresa G.


Charlottesville, VA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Teresa, I have over 20 yrs. experience working as a child care provider in many diverse settings. I have worked with special needs students in the public school as an instructional assistant in 3rd and 4th grade and have also worked one on one with a 4th grade student with autism and was an art teacher for...
5.0
"Teresa helped care for my son for almost a year. She is very positive, supportive and dependable. I highly recommend her."

Jennifer T.

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Teresa G.


Charlottesville, VA

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Teresa G, I have worked as a childcare provider in many diverse settings for more than 25 yrs. Some of these positions include: professional nanny, house manager/meal prep, Private School art teacher for grades K-8th, C'ville City Schools instructional assistant/reading intervention teacher, assistant for...
Teresa can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Teresa is wildly appreciated and deeply loved at our household, especially while she nannied our 2yo daughter. Teresa has an extensive background of working with children and she brings her creative expertise as well. Teresa is a dependable, patient, and loving...

Abby R.

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Madeline F.


Charlottesville, VA

$20-23/hr5 yrs exp

Responsible Child Caregiver With Experience Guiding Children Of All Ages

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

5 years of experience guiding children in all settings. Fun, outgoing and energetic with a passion for childcare. Experience working with children of all ages, including children with special needs. Inspires by leading fun activities to teach new skills and encourage development. Focused on respectfully enforcing rules for...
Madeline can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Madeline sat for my one year old on short notice and took great care of him. She was responsive, punctual, and highly competent. We look forward to working with Madeline a lot in the future."

Gina S.

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Natalie M.


Waynesboro, VA

$22-30/hr7 yrs exp

Fun And Dependable Babysitter, With Diverse And Expansive Childcare Experience

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Natalie, I am an experienced and passionate babysitter in Charlottesville, VA. I have been working with kids for over five years. I have worked with children of all ages and levels of development. I love kids and am passionate about safe, fun, and developmental childcare. I have a valid driver's license, an...
Natalie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Natalie nannied for us throughout Summer 2021, caring for our 6 month old and 5 year old daughters. She started with us when our baby was 4 months old and I was going back to work, and helped make it a smooth, easy transition for all of us. She is flexible and...

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Vickie P.


Lyndhurst, VA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver for 20+ years. I have my bachelor's degree in social work and a passion for caring for the elderly and disabled and special needs. I have had experience with handicapped, Parkinson's, cancer, stroke and elderly patients with dementia. I have also cared for patients who were in Hospice care. I have...
Vickie can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"We loved having Vickie take care of our mom so we could keep her home longer. We needed someone quick and she was able to be there. She even planned to help on a weekend when I was to be away. Just the willingness to do that was so appreciated even though it didn't...

Gloria S.

I have worked with many different age and special need children. I am a single mother of 2 myself. I do have references.
Patricia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Teresa G.


Charlottesville, VA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Companion Care Provider

I have experience working in a nursing home setting as well as companion care, helping with errands, driving to appointments and meal prep. I have also taken care of an elderly gentleman who was wheel chair bound for a few years during the Christmas holiday so he could be with his family at the Greenbrier Resort. I am currently...
Teresa can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a bit of experience because my mother and grandmother have worked with special needs and other disabilities for years. I love helping people and creating relationships with other people! I am very respectful and nice, and a fast learner. I would love to work in this type of environment!! I'm young and feel like I would do...
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Sarah A.


Charlottesville, VA

$47/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Child Care

I have 3 children and grandchildren with needed they are wonderful kids to work work with a true joy !
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Wynn L.


Charlottesville, VA

$14-25/hr4 yrs exp

Caregiver

I love children & I have helped my twin sister with her 20 yr old autistic son. I am patient and try my best to intuitively meet my nephew at his current emotional level. Whether that is no stimulation, no eye contact or laughing and talking and sharing pictures of dogs and or watching a movie. I have been told I am intuitive to...
Hi! My name is Emily and I am in my third year of nursing school at UVA. I have over 5 years of experience in childcare, and last semester completed 85 hours of hands on care at UVA's Pediatric Hospital. With five years of experience, I've learned that patience and kindness are key to building strong relationships with children....
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Shanthi L.


Charlottesville, VA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Kind Caregiver

I have worked as a nanny for 20 years. I am kind, patient, responsible, reliable, and creative. I can accommodate many diverse situations and expectations. I will provide you with exceptional references.
I like working with kids because they are, at times, the most joyful creatures on the planet and the next the worst. You never know what you're going to get, learn, experience, or enjoy when working with children of any age. I started working with kids when I was still a child myself. I swam year round, but I enjoyed the summer...
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Laura K.


Charlottesville, VA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver/Personal Assistant Available

I am passionate about caring for children whether it's in the classroom or in the car. As a mother of six grown children and a pre-k through college educator, I have a breadth of experience interacting with and caring for children of all ages and abilities.
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Emily S.


Charlottesville, VA

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Full-time Or Part-time Caregiver

Hi, my name is Emily! I am currently getting my Master's in Education at Baylor University. I have cared for children 0-12 years of age in various child care settings. I have extensive experience with special needs. I have also had extensive experience being a full-time nanny for several families. Aside from regular care, I also...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Jennifer K.


Waynesboro, VA

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

I work for a non profit helping people who have disabilities. I have my Masters in Education and I have worked with every age of students though my schooling and experiences. I have also worked with Special Needs kids. I am CPR certified as well.
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Case G.


Charlottesville, VA

$62/hr9 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

I am a registered nurse with experience in providing care and companionship for clients in their homes. I have a background in skilled nursing as well as palliative/hospice care. I love to cook and am happy to provide transportation, light house keeping or run errands if needed. I enjoy being hands on and getting to know my...
As a caring and experienced childcare provider, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and well-being. With two years of experience and a background in graduate studies, I'm equipped to support your family's needs. My calm and friendly demeanor creates a safe and nurturing environment for children to thrive. I believe...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Covesville, VA

Teresa G.

5.0

Teresa helped care for my son for almost a year. She is very positive, supportive and dependable. I highly recommend her.

- Jennifer T.

Teresa G.

5.0

Teresa is very creative. She was wonderful with our children. She was very good at following our guidelines and wishes. She is very prompt and punctual. No problems with absenteeism.

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Madeline F.

5.0

Madeline sat for my one year old on short notice and took great care of him. She was responsive, punctual, and highly competent. We look forward to working with Madeline a lot in the future.

- Gina S.

Natalie M.

5.0

We have always felt our quirky little girl was always well taken care of by Natalie. Natalie took our daughter on plenty of park and library trips and we've also felt she was safe with her. Would highly recommend her to anyone...

- Kyle K.

Vickie P.

5.0

We loved having Vickie take care of our mom so we could keep her home longer. We needed someone quick and she was able to be there. She even planned to help on a weekend when I was to be away. Just the willingness to do that was so appreciated even though it didn't happen. I would highly recommend...

- Gloria S.

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