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Special needs caregivers in Gerrardstown, WV

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Emily S.


Kearneysville, WV

$15-24/hr1 yrs exp

Compassionate Babysitter

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Hi! My name is Emily, and I have a deep passion for caring for children. I believe in creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where kids can thrive and feel supported. I have extensive experience working with children of all ages, including those with special needs, and I take pride in tailoring my care to meet the...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Kristin T.


Inwood, WV

$10-15/hr

Caregiver Available

Hi! I am Kristin. I live in Inwood, WV. I have experience babysitting while I was in school. I baby sat a 3-year-old and 6-year-old. During one of my internship I worked with children and adults with special needs. So, I know how to would with special needs children as well.
Kristin can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Allison P.


Martinsburg, WV

$9-15/hr

Patient Caring Girl Looking To Work With Special Needs

Hi I'm Allison but you can call me Ally.I grew up my whole life taking care of my brother who has cerebral palsy. Having a brother with special needs gave me a soft spot for people with disabilities. Since I was in elementary school I would always help out with the special needs classes. I hope I can be help to some one who...

Grizelle F.


Charles Town, WV

$17-25/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Senior Care Offering Dedicated Transportation Services And Compassionate Home Care

5.0

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Hi, I'm Grizelle, an experienced and compassionate senior care sitter with seven years of dedicated experience. I specialize in providing reliable transportation services for seniors, ensuring their safety and comfort during medical appointments, grocery shopping, and social activities. My goal is to help seniors maintain their...
Grizelle can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Grizzle has exceeded all of my needs and expectations while caring for my mom. She was even able to help me with some small tasks around the house. She has been amazing through it all. It has been a wild road and my mom has not always been the easiest patient. "

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Tanya K.


Winchester, VA

$24/hr10 yrs exp

4.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have many working experiences with children including as a full-time nanny when I was a college student, and again as a stay-at-home mom to several children over the years. In addition, I've been a private teacher for a special needs child, a church nursery worker, a Sunday School teacher, hospice respite care volunteer, and a...
Tanya can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tanya is professional and friendly. She treats everyone as family."

Gretchen C.

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Rachel G.


Charles Town, WV

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Excellent Nanny/babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have a Bachelors in Human Services with a Child and Family Welfare focus, an Associate's degree in Education, and Early Childhood certificate. I have been working with all ages of children for many years. I have been a nanny for numerous families, worked in day care centers in 4-year-old room as head teacher and also in an...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"we loved Rachel right away because she was so honest and forthcoming with information about herself. I'm a first time mom and feeling that sense of trust was huge for me. she was always great with my son and took him for walks (even on the cold days!) because he...

Rachel T.

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Sueli E.


Winchester, VA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Care!

I love children especially those who need special care. I work with many different kids and work for different agencies on call. I have more than 20 years of experiences with all children. God created all of them and did not make any mistake; love love with all my heart.
Hello my name is Shari! I'm loving caring and patient!! Iam a mother of 3 children and a grandmother to two sweet girls! I work a full time job with special needs children on a special needs bus. Monday thru Friday with some down time during the day. If I can help you and your family out please let me know.
Shari can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Shari is great with my kids. She is very dependable. I would recommend her in a heart beat!"

Corry M.

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Karen S.


Winchester, VA

$20/hr20 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Miss Karen. (But not "A Karen", LOL!) I have 30 years of experience raising five children of my own, two of them with special needs. Also, I have over 40 years of experience working with infants and toddlers, preschoolers, schoolagers and tweens! I can assist with light housekeeping, meal prep, and cooking. I am...
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Karen has been an excellent sitter for my 1 year old daughter. I really appreciated how thoughtful she is and asks questions ahead of her visit to make sure everything is perfect. Communication is great and my daughter has a great time every visit. I would...

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Sybil C.


Winchester, VA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 15 years experience in caring for special needs children. I have experience with kids who are autistic as well as those on with behavioral disorders.
5.0
"Sybil was our night nurse when we had our second child, and what an absolute blessing she was. We had 2 children close in age and my husband works a very physical and stressful job. I don't know what I would have done without her caring, empathetic, kindness to our...

Marion H.

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Katelyn C.


Berryville, VA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Sitter

Hello, my name is Katelyn. I work full time owning my own business which allows me to have a lot of control over my schedule. I am looking to help families out with some of my free time. I have over 15+ years of experience babysitting kids of all ages. Within my business, I handle a lot of children that have special needs as...
Katelyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Jordan. I work at the C. Town Presbyterian Church as a nursery worker where I care for children ages 4 and under on Sunday mornings. I am comfortable with changing diapers, cooking, cleaning, caring for pets, and helping with homework. I absolutely love kids! I have a lot of experience with many different types...
Jordan can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Bethany P.


Harpers Ferry, WV

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Child Care Help

I am a friendly and responsible college student who loves working with kids! I grew in a large family so I am accustomed to chaos, and have a special needs brother that I help my family care for. I am detail-oriented and open to working with any needs!
Bethany can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Anabelle J.


Martinsburg, WV

$16/hr2 yrs exp

I Am A College Student Looking For Part Time Babysitting

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 2 years of experience caring for kids ages 1-11 and up to 4 kiddos at once. I also have experience caring for a child with special needs. Additionally, I have younger siblings and cousins I grew up watching over. I am a full time college student and am excited to help you navigate parenthood to the best of my ability!
Anabelle can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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Hannah S.


Winchester, VA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Former Teacher

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. I have 8 years experience with special needs and 4 years experience teaching middle/high school English. I also was a school administrator in an elementary school. Very flexible schedule, happy to get to know your family and help however I can. Let's...
Hannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

I have had many years of experience working with children of various ages. I have worked in the nursery at my church as well as with children in Vacation Bible School. I have also worked for Parks & Rec in Jefferson County with children at their summer camps. I have had yeas of experience working with children with special...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance
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Doris W.


Winchester, VA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

I have over 10 years of experience with in-home caregiving and over six years working with a professional home care agency. In my position with the home care agency, I received regular instruction regarding caring for elderly patients with special needs related to Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's, MS, strokes, and other...
Doris can also help with: Errands, transportation
I have experience working with special needs students. I was a bus aide for special needs. I am not certified in anything but am open to it if the right opportunity shows up. What I don't know, I am willing to learn.
I have 2 kids of my own and have watched many others I have references if needed. I love working with people with special needs. Its so rewarding
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Madilyn P.


Winchester, VA

$14-25/hr

Care When You Need It Most

Growing up being the oldest sibling, I have years of experience with children. My youngest sister being 17 years younger than me. Furthermore, I have prior experience working with special needs children as I volunteered at Horses with Hearts Therapeutic Riding program for several semesters.
Madilyn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Gerrardstown, WV

Grizelle F.

5.0

Grizzle has exceeded all of my needs and expectations while caring for my mom. She was even able to help me with some small tasks around the house. She has been amazing through it all. It has been a wild road and my mom has not always been the easiest patient.

- Care member

Tanya K.

5.0

Courteous, honest and dependable. Tanya became a member of the family and I am grateful to have met and hire her. Highly recommend!

- Dana B.

Rachel G.

5.0

Rachel is an incredible nanny. She has a ton of experience and she goes above and beyond what is asked of her. Kids of all ages naturally gravitate toward her. I would recommend her to any family looking for a loving, caring, fun, active, nurturing, intelligent, experienced caregiver to look after...

- Elizabeth R.

Shari L.

5.0

Shari is great with my kids. She is very dependable. I would recommend her in a heart beat!

- Corry M.

Karen S.

5.0

Karen was wonderful with my 6mo daughter. We will definitely be reaching out to her again in the future.

- Care member

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