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Miranda O.


Forest, VA

$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

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Throughout my years, I have been blessed to work with many different special needs children, each of them being unique in the most amazing ways! I am currently a Kinesiology student at UMD in College Park and I am pursuing a career in Occupational Therapy with Special Needs children. Working closely with these children makes me...
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Kristina S.


Forest, VA

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

I particularly enjoy children with special needs and work as a full time educator providing personal care, behavioral support, and academic programming. I have over 25 years experience in this field.
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Stacy M.


Forest, VA

$13-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny And/or Lower Level School Tutor Available

My interest include the outdoors, reading, music, sports, cooking/cleaning, etc. I have many years experience babysitting and looking after special needs children.
Stacy can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
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Miranda O.


Forest, VA

$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Afternoon Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a full-time employee at the Ivymount School, which is a school in Rockville, MD for children with special needs. I am looking for part-time, evening work for extra income. I received a Bachelors degree from UMD and a Masters degree in Special Education from George Mason University. Although my emphasis is children with...
Miranda can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Lyndsey G.


Forest, VA

$16-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hi there! I have been babysitting for over 8 years & I am both CPR and First Aid certified. I have babysat kids from ages 1-12 years old & have had responsibilities that included: picking up from school, taking them to different practices (sports or other), cooking quick and easy meals, & also watching them at home. My mom is a...
Lyndsey can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Eileen S.


Lynchburg, VA

$13-18/hr • 6 yrs exp

Child Care

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of four grown children. I have years of experience working with all ages and special needs.
5.0
"Miss Eileen has been a blessing to our family and my 2 children just adore her. She works with my son with Down syndrome and she is wonderful with him and he lights up every time she comes over. She brings a basket of 'goodies' for my 2.5 year old daughter and she...

Angela F.

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Faith M.


Lynchburg, VA

$13-17/hr • 6 yrs exp

Very Fun & Love Working With Kids!

3.0

(1)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello:) my name is Faith, I am 22 years old, I have a degree in psychology and I have over 8 years of experience with children of all ages and also children with special needs. I can help with Travel, Errands, laundry, cooking, carpooling, diaper changing, cleaning, anything that is asked of me I will do:)
Faith can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

3.0
"There was an unfortunate failure of communication during the initial response phase of the hiring process. "

David R.

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Jordyn D.


Lynchburg, VA

$20/hr • 9 yrs exp

Pet And Child Care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Jordyn, and I am 21-year-old senior in college majoring in Biomedical Sciences - a field I am deeply passionate about. Being an eldest daughter, I have grown up surrounded by younger siblings and cousins, which has naturally nurtured my love for caregiving. I am an excellent multitasker and a go-getter,...
Jordyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Showed up on time. Got our kids to sleep before we got home. "

Care member

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Kaity D.


Lynchburg, VA

$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Fun And Safe Christian Sitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Kaity! I'm a 23-year-old college student. I'm trustworthy, responsible, patient, kind, fun-loving, and Christ-centered. I grew up with lots of cousins and family friends and have worked in part-time childcare since I was 15. I have volunteered with my local church children's ministry for years, supervising kids from ages...
Kaity can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I hired Kaitlyn for ongoing continuous babysitting for my toddler daughter this Spring and thoroughly enjoyed having her! She was so kind and caring, sweetnatured, punctual and very responsive to texts, and directions. She's very hands-on and active, taking my...

Hannah B.

Hello! I am a college student living in the Lynchburg area that currently attends Liberty University! I love working with kids or am happy to just clean houses. I grew up in a family of four girls and have since worked with kids at summer and church camps. I am a very creative person and love finding fun things to do with kids....
Alaina can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
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Margarette A.


Lynchburg, VA

$36/hr • 13 yrs exp

I have many years of experience working with children from all ages. I also have experience with children with special needs. I love children and work together with the parents to help them thrive.
Margarette can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Kassandra B.


Lynchburg, VA

$13-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a graduate student looking for a full time nanny job. I have cared for children my entire life. My first babysitting job was when I was 11. I have watched newborns and 18-year-olds. I also have experience with children with special needs. My most recent full time job was working in residential foster care being a caretaker...
Kassandra can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Scarlett S.


Lynchburg, VA

$17-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

Searching For Part-time & Full-time Nannying Jobs

I have been working/volunteering in child care since I was 11 years old. I volunteered in the special needs' ministry in my church for about 8 years. I have worked at a couple daycares as well as babysat for a family for a couple of years. Most of my experience has been with 1-4-year-olds but I love kids of all ages!
Scarlett can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Lauren J.


Lynchburg, VA

$22-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Lauren The RN

Hello! My name is Lauren. I am an RN within the Lynchburg area, and willing to travel. I have much experience caring for people varying in age, and medical conditions. I am passionate about caring for people, and am very compassionate. I am detailed oriented, and great at multitasking. I would love to be considered for any...
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Trenidi J.


Lynchburg, VA

$14-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hello, I have been doing nursing for 4 years and helping out with kids for 1 year. I love spending time and making them laugh and smile. I don't know mind working with any age. Don't mind picking them up or taking them to there appointments, school, etc.
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Cindy R.


Lynchburg, VA

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Care Giver Available

I have taken care of children of all ages and raised three girls of my own. I am experienced with special needs and autism. It is a joy to me to see children grow and learn.
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Natalie C.


Lynchburg, VA

$18/hr • 4 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as kind, bubbly and caring. I like working with kids because they're curious, engaging and energizing! One thing you should know about me is I have experience with neurodivergence as well as special needs. I also have extensive medical knowledge gained through my recent pre-med journey. I have...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Isabella H.


Lynchburg, VA

$14-50/hr • 7 yrs exp

Fun And Experienced Babysitter/nanny!!

Hello! I'm 20 and a junior at Randolph College, getting a degree in Computer Science. I believe in a patient, loving and creative approach to childcare. I have experience with watching all ages, from newborns to teenagers, as well as taking care of up to 6 children at once (I'm the oldest of 7). I'm great at multitasking, if you...
Isabella can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
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Janelle F.


Lynchburg, VA

$18-24/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Janelle! I graduated from the College of Saint Benedict in MN with a biology degree in 2023 and am currently pursuing graduate studies at Liberty University, with aspirations for medical school soon. Certified as an EMT and with Red Cross certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard instruction, I bring a diverse...
Janelle can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Forest, VA

Eileen S.

5.0

Miss Eileen has been a blessing to our family and my 2 children just adore her. She works with my son with Down syndrome and she is wonderful with him and he lights up every time she comes over. She brings a basket of 'goodies' for my 2.5 year old daughter and she gets so excited to see what...

- Angela F.

Faith M.

3.0

There was an unfortunate failure of communication during the initial response phase of the hiring process.

- David R.

Jordyn D.

5.0

Awesome and my daughter asks for hrt to come back.

- Care member

Kaity D.

5.0

I hired Kaitlyn for ongoing continuous babysitting for my toddler daughter this Spring and thoroughly enjoyed having her! She was so kind and caring, sweetnatured, punctual and very responsive to texts, and directions. She's very hands-on and active, taking my daughter on walks, the pool, visits to...

- Hannah B.

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