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Nancy M.


Cumberland, VA

$16/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I've worked with many families through several agencies and states for 25 plus yrs. I worked through Care since I returned home to Va. in 2005 where I placed with a family for 5 yrs. in Richmond until they became school aged. I worked with other families PT and FT in 2 or 3 days a week positions and daily after school positions....
Nancy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Tara M.


Powhatan, VA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

I have 6 years of experience. I cared for children from newborns to 7 years old. I worked with special needs children in high school and am currently in college for early childhood special education. I have been watching kids my whole life, I was the family babysitter and they always called me the baby whisperer. I have worked...
Tara can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Heather D.


Powhatan, VA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Registered Behavioral Technician

Hello I'm Heather! I've spent the last four years teaching children with autism speech, development, communication, and so on using ABA and love. I very much love what I do. I have also spent the last four years learning as much ASL as I can to be able to communicate with some of my deaf students. I have worked with cerebral...
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Lauren S.


Farmville, VA

$16-21/hr2 yrs exp

Behavior Technician

I have now been a behavior technician in Radford, VA for close to two years. I absolutely love working with kids on the spectrum, and it is so rewarding to see their progress. I have worked 1 on 1 with children from ages 2-13 on the spectrum, with ADHD, and Down syndrome.
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Lydia H.


Fork Union, VA

$15-22/hr5 yrs exp

Hello, Family's! My name is Lydia! I have been a nanny for baby's ages 2month-9months the last 3 and a half years. I currently nanny I am now a first time mom myself to my sweet 11-month-old son. I have always loved kids of all ages and have been caring for children since I was very young myself. I have had experience tending...
Lydia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Melissa S.


Bremo Bluff, VA

$17-50/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Worked In Nursing For Year's Since I Was Young.

I have taking care of children, & elderly people. Cleaned, cooked , bathed, & have kept them busy with fun crafts , games, & exercise. I am a caregiver every Tuesday & have been for many year's. I have an adult Son with Mental Illness, he is doing very good it took awhile & an adult daughter that got ill from, another condition....
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Whitley B.


Powhatan, VA

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Whitley. I have been a caregiver for multiple different ages and absolutely love it. I hope to join you and your family and provide any extra help that might be needed. Hope to hear from you!
Hello I'm Nija! I'm a positive happy go lucky person always have a smile on my face. I've worked in Healthcare with children/adults with mental health and special needs. I worked at MaxCare home care where I was taught to to care for children with special needs to teach them their basic ADLS, feeding, changing. I'm very...
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Cecilia J.


Arvonia, VA

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am one of 10 children. I worked this year as a nanny and helped homeschool for a family. I also have a lot of experience with special needs children. I am comfortable with any animals. I am great with babies and get along perfectly with older children! However, I will be taking a teaching job in France from February 13th...
Cecilia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Hello, I'm Nija I enjoy working in the nursing field with people it's most enjoyable where I can have one-on-one interaction with others. I've worked at MaxCare home care and HCA Healthcare where I grew to learn many things in my field. I'm always smiling and willing to make my clients and children feel comfortable, I'm very...
Nija can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Julianna M.


Powhatan, VA

$15-50/hr6 yrs exp

Hey there! I'm Julianna! I was a preschool teacher at a private school until this summer when I decided I wanted to go back to school for a degree in interior design! I am First Aid & CPR certified with experience teaching/ working with special needs children/teens! 5+ years of experience! I'd describe my personality as...
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Jennifer R.


Farmville, VA

$13-15/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter

I've been working with special needs since I was 16 years old. I have my bachelors in special education from Longwood University. I am working on (and only 2 courses away) from obtaining my masters in special education. In addition to working towards my autism certification, I have worked at various camps. I have been a nanny,...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Brianna S.


Farmville, VA

$11-16/hr4 yrs exp

I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision. I previously worked at a nursing home doing CNA work. Currently I'm a nurses aide doing at home healthcare for patients & have some free days during the week! I also have experience with young children, special needs children, and of...
Brianna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Laura B.


Powhatan, VA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Special Education Teacher Summer Child Care

I am a special education teacher with 25+ years of experience working in a public school setting in Virginia. I am seeking a part time child care position, preferably with infants and pre-school aged children.
I have been working with special needs since I was 16 years old. I have my bachelors in special education from Longwood University. I am working on (and only 2 courses away) from obtaining my masters in special education. In addition to working towards my autism certification, I have worked at various camps. I have been a nanny,...
Hello, my name is Jennifer. I am very interested in meeting your family. Coming from a large family with a lot of children we are all very close and I know how important it is to have someone to trust with your children. I love children and would like to have a full time job giving my love and time to a family that would like a...
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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