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Hello! My name is Laura, and I am thrilled at the opportunity to introduce myself to your family. Growing up with five siblings has taught me the distinctive challenges and joys of each age group I have always been drawn to caring for others, especially children, which led me to work with children with special needs at my...
Laura can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hello! My name is Kira and I am 23 years old. I am an experienced and certified CNA, currently living in the Daleville area. I have worked with the elderly, young children and including those using ventilators/trachs). I have experience working with children with special needs as well, such as autism and ADD/ADHD. I am...
Kira can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Skills:
CNA
Kira O.
Daleville, VA
$19/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Kira and I am 23 years old. I am an experienced and certified CNA, currently living in the Daleville area. I have worked with the elderly, young children and including those using ventilators/trachs). I have experience working with children with special needs as well, such as autism and ADD/ADHD. I am...
Kira can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey There! My name is Rachel B! I am a licensed teacher in Grades K-8. I love helping kids to enjoy life that is more than screens! I love helping kids with homework, fun crafts, and playing outside!
I make a special effort to make connections with each of your children so that they can always have the best day ever!
I am First...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 4 boys. My eldest is 32 and my youngest is 23. I have been a caregiver for the past 30+ year in elder care, in a hospital and as a nanny. Since my children have been adults, I have nannied for 3 families. Currently I nanny for a 19-month-old who is preparing to go to preschool. I am CPR certified and Covid...
5.0
"Karen has truly become a member of our family. She loves our 3 children as her own. They were 5, 3, and 4 months old when we first met Karen. She was always punctual, engaged with the kids, and handles 'tough toddler' situations with grace and kindness. She's...
Jessica H.
Shani W.
Roanoke, VA
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! Finding a reliable, safe, and intuitive caregiver can be tough but you've done it! Yes I am it!
I have experience caring for special needs children with autism, different form of cerebral palsy, mitochondrial diseases, and ADHD. I know how to do trach care and G-tube feedings.
Did work as an In Home Pediatric NA....
Shani can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Shani made me and my babies feel comfortable and taken care of. She eased right into being what I needed. While caring for my kids, she also took care of some household errands for me. Very professional and I'm grateful!"
Courtney H.
4.8
(9)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
First, I am a Mom. I can help a few days a week part time only. Not looking for reoccurring. Just one time jobs. Christians, I do not drink or smoke and I love seniors and kids! I have a Psychology degree, I was a teen orphan counselor in Salem, I worked in law enforcement at the Sheriffs office and as a special ed teacher. I...
Michele can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Michele is awesome with children and very easy to work with. My kids loved her! And she definitely had her hands full - 10 month old twin boys and an almost 3-year old girl; she took excellent care of them all day while we were at work."
Sarah W.
Emma H.
Blue Ridge, VA
$13/hr • 10 yrs exp
Need A Consistent, Caring Child Care Provider That Will Stimulate And Educate Your Children?
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 30 years of experience working with children. I have taught preschool, third and fourth grade. For eight years, I operated my own home day care. I also have 13 years of special needs/ companion and respite care with adults, seniors and children. I am a mother of two beautifully independent and loving children, one of whom...
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Emma is very thorough. She is observant and looks for things that need to be done. Nice lady. Dependable. We are happy we hired her. Kids enjoyed her when she helped with childcare. Came prepared with age appropriate activities."
Heather D.
4.7
(15)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
If you are searching for a dependable person with great references to care for your child(ren) so you can get away for a day, overnight, or a weekend or week-long trip, then look no further! I have worked with kids most of my life and still enjoy it!
I begin by meeting your family, learn what your routine and discipline style...
Cathy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Cathy has been fabulous to work with, she has been great with my two toddlers always doing crafts, reading, taking them to parks and keeping them occupied. She is always responsive and very punctual, my kids love spending time with her."
Care member
5.0
(1)
I previously worked as a CNA(pediatric and geriatrics), a full time stepparent to a special needs child with a mitochondrial disease, and I currently attend to two senior women. One of the women I have worked with for 3 years and she currently is an amputee. The second woman I started working with over the past two months and...
I've been a stay at home mom for 15 years. I substituted in a classroom of special needs kids. One teacher told me I have a golden touch with children.
Ladawn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel & more
I am 20 years old and a part-time online student at Virginia Western. I fell in love with childcare when my sister was born five years ago. Three years ago, she was diagnosed with autism, and I love her for her unique ways of seeing the world. I have been working since I turned 15, including becoming a lifeguard, so I have been...
I'm a young mother of two beautiful little girls. I've been a CNA for 10 years. I am CPR and First Aide certificated. I've worked in a variety of work settings and cared for a wide age range of patients, from babies to the elderly. Including individuals on the spectrum that deals with mobility challenges, mental disabilities...
I have eight years experience providing care and support for families with special needs children and adults. I have provided a range of care levels, from companionship only to meals/ bathing, dressing, household chores and many combinations of all. My biggest assets are my positive attitude and my flexibility. I am very good at...
Hi, I have a little bit over 2 1/2 years of experience. I love children and helping them in any way possible! Hopefully I can babysit and help out with household chores! I also currently work at a clinic for kids with Autism and other special needs, but unfortunately our clinic is closing so I am on the job hunt! I also drive...
Fiona can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Hi, I'm Alexis!
I was born and raised in Philadelphia and now living in San Diego after graduating from the UCLA Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics! With a strong background in academic tutoring, specifically more than six years, and passion for health/medical sciences, I have experience working with...
Liam H.
Roanoke, VA
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Young Adult Male Looking For Part-time Caretaking Job For Child Or Adult With Disabilities.
I am a current resident of Roanoke on a gap year before starting medical school. I have three years of experience with adults and children with cognitive, developmental, and physical disabilities. I worked for two years at Camp Easter seals UCP as a counselor and then as a team leader, and I have worked as a counselor at ACE...
I have experience with seniors and children. I used to help out with my grandmother a lot. I have two special needs children that I take care of on a daily basis. I love people and always willing to help others. I also have experience with nursing in the home and outside of the home. I graduated from Virginia Western Practical...
Niki can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, visiting physician, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey! My name is Lauren I have been an aide for kids with special needs for three years and before that I had been babysitting several years. I am CPR certified and RBT trained. I enjoy doing crafts, outdoor activities, and much more!
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hi, I'm Terry. I am a retired ICU registered nurse from Lewis Gale Hospital and the VA Hospital . I love children of all ages and needs. I can provide numerous references and will update my CPR certificate if hired. I am a patient, loving grandmother of 2 wonderful boys, with a particular affinity for special needs children. I...
Teresa can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fincastle, VA
Karen M.
5.0
Karen has truly become a member of our family. She loves our 3 children as her own. They were 5, 3, and 4 months old when we first met Karen. She was always punctual, engaged with the kids, and handles 'tough toddler' situations with grace and kindness. She's always gone above and beyond to help our...
- Jessica H.
Shani W.
5.0
Shani made me and my babies feel comfortable and taken care of. She eased right into being what I needed. While caring for my kids, she also took care of some household errands for me. Very professional and I'm grateful!
- Courtney H.
Michele P.
5.0
Michele is AWESOME!! Very bubbly personality. She helped with transportation needs & just hanging out/sitting with our teenager until we got home.
- Tiffany A.
Emma H.
5.0
Emma is very thorough. She is observant and looks for things that need to be done. Nice lady. Dependable. We are happy we hired her. Kids enjoyed her when she helped with childcare. Came prepared with age appropriate activities.
- Heather D.
Cathy D.
5.0
Cathy has been a wonderful nanny for us for many years (5+). She nannied for us from infancy through toddlers on a weekly basis and now on occasion as school aged kiddos. The time, energy, and care she puts into my children is unmatched. Along with being timely and trustworthy. Cathy will ensure...
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