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Special needs caregivers in Gerrardstown, WV

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Zoe C.


Gerrardstown, WV

$14-19/hr2 yrs exp

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Hi! My name is Zoe. I am patient, educated, and willing to learn about who I am caring for. I am very personable and caring, and I have experience in caring for many people with disabilities including my little brother who is 11 now. He has CP, he is on the spectrum, verbally and visually impaired and cannot walk. I also have...
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Maria H.


Martinsburg, WV

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Love My Job

5.0

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Maria, and I am a mom of three grown children .. I have taken care of children of all ages, as well as special needs for over 15yrs. I have a lot of energy and truly love my job! I have excellent references available! Thank you!
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We were so blessed to have Maria watch our girls! We were so sad to hear she moved! Highly recommend and will be greatly missed!"

Kaitlyn T.

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Casey T.


Inwood, WV

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver/Tutor Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi there :) I have been taking care of children for the past 10 years. I have experience with multiple children, infants, twins, children with special needs, pick ups/drop offs, tutoring, meal preparation, errands, distance learning, light housekeeping, and taking care of pets. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Casey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Casey is AMAZING with our 3 boys! Our 2 year old absolutely loves her! She is patient, responsible, dependable, and truly apart of our family. We are thankful for you and we love you!"

Lori R.

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Rebecca D.


Bunker Hill, WV

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Love Supporting Others

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I enjoy using what I have learned over 16 years of teaching, 4+ years of opening our home for foster care, 5+ years of special needs in home child care and a lifetime of loving and caring for young children. My sons (born 2020 and 2021) are with me during the day and are very flexible. I prefer to provide care in my home, but I...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Rebecca is very much loved by all 5 of my children. She has constantly been able to watch all 5 of them simultaneously with good outcomes, every time. She is acutely attentive to their needs and she amazes me with her wisdom in dealing with any challenge she faces....

Heather M.

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Olivia J.


Kearneysville, WV

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Weekend/Evening Sitter!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with children since I was about 11. I started as a mother's helper then a babysitter and I am currently working for WVU Medicine full time as a medical assistant at a pediatric doctors office. I love working with kids and have all of the necessary skills to care for children of all ages with any special needs...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Olivia was a saving grace for our family! We just moved to the area and don't have family nearby for help. We had a meet and greet prior to the first scheduled babysitting night and our 4 year old and 5 month old loved her! We knew it was going to be a great match...

Brianna N.

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Anna B.


Martinsburg, WV

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Anna and I have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work. I have a lot of experience working with children and children with special needs. I work at a summer camp for children with special needs and worked as an Autism teacher for a year. I am also comfortable with large dogs!
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Anna was very quick to respond to messages, thorough in her questions and answers, she was right on time, and did a great job taking care of my niece. My niece really enjoyed spending time with her as well. I would recommend her for future jobs in childcare."

Robin L.

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Nikki S.


Bunker Hill, WV

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

I have been working with children of all ages and backgrounds for over 10 years now. These children range in age from premature infants to 8th grade students. I have worked a lot with children who have developmental delays, speech impediments, as well as, behavioral issues. I believe that every child, with the right environment...
5.0
"Nikki is considerate, responsive, and presents herself well."

Sean K.

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Donna N.


Martinsburg, WV

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello I am glad you are checking me out as a potential care giver. I love young children and have worked with them and special needs adults for 30 years. I have a soft spot for infants. I raised three boys and had a daycare in my home while they were young. My husband and I are new grandparents and love that role. I am musical,...
Donna can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We can't provide a high enough recommendation for Donna! She was our son's nanny from 9 weeks old until we moved when he was 15 months. She is the only person outside of the family we have trusted to care for him. She was always flexible with our busy schedules,...

Lindsey G.

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Fungisai M.


Inwood, WV

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fungisayi M.

I have experience in working with adult care and childcare. I have 20 years of experience in childcare. More experience is built in caring for my siblings and 20 years of my biological children. I have experience in teaching and taking care of children with special needs. My experience includes assisting with activities of daily...
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Virginia T.


Bunker Hill, WV

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have provided childcare and elder care for many years. Strong knowledge of nutrition and special diets. Willing to prepare meals, light house keeping etc. I am a active 4-H leader and is fully vented by an WVU Extension. Honest, hard worker. I have cared for several seniors including working with Alzheimer's. I am on time and...
Virginia can also help with: Personal care, respite care
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Katelyn S.


Martinsburg, WV

$22-30/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

I started my Special Needs Care in High School when I worked as a teachers aide in what we called "the growing classes" I played on the Special Needs sport teams. I continued my education in college, and getting my degree is occupational therapy. I spent over 1000 hours in training with special needs babies, children, teens, and...
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Anna B.


Martinsburg, WV

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Anna and I have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work. I am currently working as a long term substitute for an Autism classroom and at a summer camp for special needs children during the summer! I enjoy working with children and am comfortable with dogs!
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Cyndi L.


Martinsburg, WV

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Available For Elderly Care, Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a reliable private duty Caregiver who is knowledgeable in handling a variety of emergency situations. I am a trustworthy individual who is nurturing & responsible. I am adept at nutritious meal preparation, assisting in the maintenance of a household & developing a strong rapport with patient. I enjoy elderly people &...
Cyndi can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, errands, meal prep, companionship & more
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Fungisai M.


Inwood, WV

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Family Caregiver

I have experience in working with adult care and childcare. I have 20 years of experience in childcare. More experience is built in caring for my siblings and 20 years of my biological children. I have experience in teaching and taking care of children with special needs. My experience includes assisting with activities of daily...
Fungisai can also help with: Errands, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

I'm a caring and experienced teacher with a passion for helping children grow and develop. I am a Preschool Teacher for students with special needs. I have a natural ability to connect with children and create a safe and nurturing environment where they can thrive. With over 17 years of experience and a Graduate Degree in...
Hillary can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Devon S.


Inwood, WV

$16/hr1 yrs exp

Who I Am And What I Can Offer

I'm looking for a job that can give me experience with working with kids and to help kids needing care that they need. I'm hoping to get into special education at some point. I started working with kids when when I was in college when I lived with my sister who has two boys and I have done a internship with a middle school...
Devon can also help with: Light cleaning, travel

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have a very strong knowledge of child development, special diets and special needs children. I strive to provide the best for the child and to help the family with this journey (safety first). I was raised on a large dairy farm in Jefferson Co. WV. Love animals, 4-H All star, 4-H leader for many years, I work with a Therapy...
Virginia can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

Dependable Babysitter proficient at providing trustworthy childcare ensuring a safe environment for children. Adept at cooking and providing food for children. Cleaning up messes and ensuring house upkeep. Specialize at managing tempers and emotions and creating relationships with children.
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Charles H.


Martinsburg, WV

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Giver For Over 10 Years. I Want To Work With Children, Teens, And Adults.

For my entire adult life, I have been dedicated to care jobs of many different kinds. I have worked with children with disabilities, spent many years in the daycare system, been a teachers assistant as well as a behavior assistant for a middle school classroom in Ashburn, VA. I come from a loving background and support that...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Gerrardstown, WV

Maria H.

5.0

We were so blessed to have Maria watch our girls! We were so sad to hear she moved! Highly recommend and will be greatly missed!

- Kaitlyn T.

Casey T.

5.0

Casey is AMAZING with our 3 boys! Our 2 year old absolutely loves her! She is patient, responsible, dependable, and truly apart of our family. We are thankful for you and we love you!

- Lori R.

Rebecca D.

5.0

Becky's heart for children is enormous! She has cared for my three children on multiple occasions. She is fun, responsible, attentive, and knowledgeable. Her upbeat personality keeps everyone at ease.

- Sabrina S.

Olivia J.

5.0

Olivia was a saving grace for our family! We just moved to the area and don't have family nearby for help. We had a meet and greet prior to the first scheduled babysitting night and our 4 year old and 5 month old loved her! We knew it was going to be a great match from the beginning. She's a great...

- Brianna N.

Anna B.

5.0

Anna was very quick to respond to messages, thorough in her questions and answers, she was right on time, and did a great job taking care of my niece. My niece really enjoyed spending time with her as well. I would recommend her for future jobs in childcare.

- Robin L.

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