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Meghan R.


Harrisonburg, VA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

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I started babysitting when I was 11 (I'm 27 now) and I have experience with children of all ages. I also have experience with tutoring and working with children with special needs. I just renewed my Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification and I graduated from JMU in 2020 with a degree in Elementary Education. Before college, I...
Meghan can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Kimberly W.


Charlottesville, VA

$13-15/hr

Special Care, Some Experience and Willing to Learn!

I worked at a local day care and private sat for a children with ADHD and ADD. For a small period of time, I worked with a girl with Autism.
Since the age of 14, I have been caring for young children on an as need basis. I began by watching my youth pastor's three toddler children while his wife tutored in a different section of their home. Having that opportunity at a young age allowed me to appreciate how rewarding childcare can be. Since then, I have had various...
Cassie can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

I love working with children, they are such a joy to be around. I have two children of my own, my son is 4 and my daughter will be 2 in November. My daughter has special needs and in the almost 2 years she's been apart of my life, she has had taught me so many new things. I have watched other children for about 6 years, all from...
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Ella M.


Harrisonburg, VA

$17-22/hr6 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Ella.

I am 18 years old, enrolled at James Madison University as an Early Education major, and have 6 years of experience. I am experienced in ages ranging from newborn to 10 years old. I have experience working with special needs children, whether that be a physical or mental disability. I'm comfortable with pets, drop-off/pick up,...
Ella can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

Hello! I have a BA in Elementary Education, and have been a lead supervisor of classrooms, field-trips, daycares, summer camps, volunteer projects, mealtimes, and shifts in retail and food service. Lately I've hosted visitor centers and trails as a park ranger, but it all started with babysitting about 15 years ago! Since then...
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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 Hannah and I am a current Special Education teacher with my Masters degree in teaching. I am a new mom with a 3-month-old daughter and am looking to step away from the classroom for now while my daughter is so young. I am 35, a non-smoker, CPR certified, a safe driver with a reliable vehicle, and have years of...
Hannah can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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Cayden M.


Harrisonburg, VA

$14-16/hr7 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver Seeking Part-Time Position

With 7+ years experience assisting children and adults with disabilities I bring compassion, patience, and creativity into any environment. Every person deserves respect and I strive to provide care tailored to the individual. I have professionally worked in daycare, day centers, school systems, and in the home with...
I'd describe my personality as caring, effervescent, and patient! I like working with kids because I have a family full of children and I am the oldest, so it is in my nature to be looking after them! The feeling I get after helping a child is rewarding and incomparable to any other! I started working with kids when I was a...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
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Dawn C.


Ruckersville, VA

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Asst/Care Manager For Families

Over 30 years experience. 12 years Care Manager for my Mother and 8 years Care Manager for my father.
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Kendra N.


Grottoes, VA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Care For Those With Exceptionalities

I am a warm caregiver who loves adventures, park trips, outdoor play, art, and literacy. Virginia licensed elementary teacher with education/experience in early childhood development, special education/special needs care in the home (feeding tubes, vision/hearing impairment, developmental disabilities/exceptionalities), general...
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Anna F.


Harrisonburg, VA

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Over the years I have taken classes on how to work with children with different abilities. As well as working with children, like when I would nanny or when I worked at kids first swim school. I worked with a range of children with a range of abilities. They are some of my favorite children to work and build a bond with.
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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...
Caring for others is what I'm meant to do. Any age, unique situations, I truly enjoy it all. It's a privilege to be involved in any stage of someone's life.
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Jan W.


Crozet, VA

$13-15/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
I am a mother of 2 grown children - one with special needs. I have 8 years of experience working in early intervention and 5 years working in early childhood education as an early learning specialist. CPR/ First aid certified in infant/children. Fully vaccinated and boosted. Also, a notary. I offer infant care in the evening...
Suzanne can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

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Colleen M.


Harrisonburg, VA

$13-15/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter, Good With Kids!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have volunteered in an elementary school and I spend my summers giving swim lessons to children. Some of this work is volunteer, but I also started my own swim lesson business at my local swim club. I adore children of all ages. I work with children 2-12 in the summers. I have experience with children 3 months old to 15 years...
Colleen can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

The majority of my experience is with Autism. I have an autistic brother so I feel very comfortable around people with autism. I have also worked with learning disabilities, Aspergers, diabetes, feeding tubes and other things of that sort. I'm very willing and eager to broaden my horizons. I'm a quick leaner and will adjust to...

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