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Find special needs caregivers in Glen Allen, VA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Glen Allen, VA

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 3 years

Special needs caregivers in Glen Allen, VA

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Janet N.


Henrico, VA

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter, Nanny, Date Night/Extended Care, Light House Keeping

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I believe reading is the basis for success throughout your child's school career and life. During the pandemic, I worked with a severely Autistic non-verbal young adult, then a special needs elementary school student, as a virtual home tutor. I will share my love of arts and crafts, board games, and nature with your child....
Janet can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We needed temporary childcare for our 1 yr old son, for 3 weeks and we were lucky enough to find Janet. She did a wonderful job taking care of him. She managed all his feedings, naps, changes etc. while also doing light house work and was so immensely helpful to...

Seena R.

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Jennifer M.


Henrico, VA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Professional Career Nanny Available For Evenings And Weekends.!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm Jennifer, aka Ms. Jenn, 41yrs old, I've been a professional career nanny for 22+ yrs. I'm experienced with newborns up to teens, as well as with multiples and special needs. **My specialty & preference is newborn!** I'm fully vaccinated & boosted twice, Covid conscious, as well as CPR & first aid certified. I have a good...
Jennifer can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Miss Jenn has taken care of my girls for the past 2.5 years and is fantastic. She takes care of the whole family and I'd love to employ her forever -- if only I could justify the expense of a full-time nanny while my kids are in school! She is warm and caring and...

Beth C.

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Justine O.


Richmond, VA

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Seasonal Care Provider For Special Needs Individuals

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Justine and I currently work in special education. I have worked with individuals with disabilities since the age of 12 and have many different experiences. Some of these include private tutor, camp counselor, attendant/care taker, teacher, sports coach, and mentor. I am looking for occasional care taking in the...
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Vickey P.


Henrico, VA

$26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Professional Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a former preschool teacher with over 13 years of paid experience as a nanny. I have compassionately cared for children and adolescents of all ages. I also have cared for special needs children and multiples. In addition, I am the mother of two college educated kids. I am a non smoker with a clean driving record. CPR and...
Vickey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Vickey would be a tremendous asset to any family; I highly recommend her. We have hired Vickey to be our nanny twice in the past 10 years. She is great with newborns as well as older children and is extremely dependable. "

Laura H.

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Jennifer M.


Richmond, VA

$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Professional RN Looking For Childcare job.

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Saturdays + overnight (if needed) Hi! I am a Mom of 2 grown girls, a retired Registered Nurse of 35 years with a concentration in pediatrics (8 years in NICU), CPR certified and have my own available transportation. I am currently working M-F as a Nanny of 2 children (4yrs and 2years). I have been their Nanny for 4 years and...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jennifer was absolutely incredible. This was our first sitter experience for our twin girls, and we couldn’t have picked a better person. Her love and patience with the girls was amazing, and she left our house even cleaner than when she came. We are SO happy we...

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Janet N.


Henrico, VA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs, Mental Health Challenges Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

COVID, flu, RSV VACCINATED. For 2+ years, I worked as a caregiver/mentor for a severely autistic nonverbal young adult as well as an 8-year-old with dyslexia, dysgraphia and slow processing in virtual tutoring. My current DMV and background check are available. I am a trained facilitator. My experience includes facilitating...
5.0
"Very reliable and focused. Excellent communicator. Provided before and after photos for out of town family to understand status. Offered advice and methods to improve structure for adult with Asperger's. Janet went above and beyond to learn about my brother's needs...

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Rachel B.


Richmond, VA

$16-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Fun And Compassionate Caregiver

Hello! My name is Rae I am a 23-year-old caregiver looking for a family to help. I have been doing childcare for about 9 years and started working with disabled kids about 3 years ago. I have experience with kids of all ages and abilities. I am compassionate, knowledgeable of disabilities, hardworking, and fun for kids. I will...
5.0
"I am a Physical Therapist. I got to work along Rea with a family we know. She takes amazing care of the kids in which she is hired. She truly loves her families. She implements the programs the families want implanted. She is observant and attentive to a...

Andrea L.

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Kaitlyn M.


Richmond, VA

$18-50/hr • 7 yrs exp

Kaitlyn

I have been a nanny for seven years and I started in Vicenza, Italy. I have a degree in communication for a bachelors of arts and am studying counseling at Liberty University for my masters degree. I am interested in helping your family because I used to take care of a kid with special needs for 3 years. I am also CPR certified...
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Oumaima E.


Richmond, VA

$20/hr • 9 yrs exp

Ready To Make A Meaningful Difference In The Lives Of Those I Care For :)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as compassionate, patient, and reliable. I've always loved working with kids ever since I started babysitting my younger cousins. Seeing their curiosity and joy as they learn and grow is incredibly rewarding. I started working with kids when I began babysitting my little cousins and my neighbor's...
Oumaima can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Caitlin G.


Henrico, VA

$18-23/hr • 2 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter For Whenever You Need Me!

I'm great with kids! I've previously cared for 3 children ages 3, 4 & 8. I have worked with a child with special needs. Very flexible times & willing to negotiate price!
Caitlin can also help with: Craft assistance
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Bertelle B.


Mechanicsville, VA

$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

I've been home with my sons for numerous years. I'm looking for part-time work during school hours. In my previous career world, I worked as a recreation therapist. I have experience working with adults and children w/ physical, psychological and cognitive disabilities. I have worked various odd jobs & volunteered over the years...
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Vanessa T.


Henrico, VA

$28-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

I'm passionate about providing thoughtful dedicated care to individuals of all ages from infants to seniors and even your fur babies. I pride myself in offering a nurturing and supportive environment where safety and respect are a top priority. With my years of experience I've developed a versatile skill set that allows me to...
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Claire A.


Richmond, VA

$15-25/hr

UVA Student Seeking Summer Nanny Position

Hello, my name is Claire, and I am currently a student at UVA. I am pursing a degree in neuroscience. This summer, I would love to be a nanny for one or two children, ideally elementary school age and up. I am a responsible, dependable, patient, and caring person. Beginning in middle school at St. Bridgets, I volunteered for...
Claire can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

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Isabella G.


Mechanicsville, VA

$30-40/hr • 2 yrs exp

Caregiver

I'm looking for a job that works best for the family. Be it weekly and consistent or just one time, the welfare of each family is my goal, and I am flexible in achieving this! One thing you should know about me is I am a jack of all trades! I spent two years in healthcare as a nurse assistant, working in both hospice/skilled...
Isabella can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, respite care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Beth S.


Henrico, VA

$22-24/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hello! I have many years of experience working with children ranging from 1-year-olds to teenagers. In addition to my general childcare background, I have extensive experience working with children on the autism spectrum. I understand the importance of patience, clear communication, and creating a sensory-friendly environment....
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Hannah G.


Henrico, VA

$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Nanny Persuing || College Student

Hello! My name is Hannah, and I am dedicated to providing exceptional care for children of all ages. With over four years of experience, I have developed skills in kindness, patience, optimism, and creativity. I prioritize enforcing parents' rules while ensuring kids have fun and feel valued at the same time! Inspired by my...
Hannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Isabella G.


Mechanicsville, VA

$20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Caregiver (All Ages)

I'm looking for a job that works best for the family. Be it weekly and consistent or just one time, the welfare of each family is my goal, and I am flexible in achieving this! One thing you should know about me is I am a jack of all trades! I spent two years in healthcare as a nurse assistant, working in both hospice/skilled...
Isabella can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Haleigh F.


Richmond, VA

$19-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Nanny And Pet Sitter With 5 Years Of Experience In Education

Hello there! I'm Haleigh, your friendly nanny with an artistic twist! Former middle school art teacher for two years, I've also shared my passion for childhood education at the Smithsonian, ART180, and through three years of online ESL teaching. I have experience with all ages from infant to high school students, and have worked...
Haleigh can also help with: Personal care
Skills:

CPR

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Lucille E.


Richmond, VA

$13-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Fun And Playful Local Student Looking To Babysit And Tutor!

Hi! I'm Lucille. I'm new to freelance caregiving, but throughout high school I volunteered with special needs children, worked as a tutor, art instructor, and camp counselor for elementary-age children, and was a daycare and after school provider at the YMCA. I love working with kids! I'm a kid myself I think - 18! - and I love...
Lucille can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Trustline Certified

Special Needs Care

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Emily M.


Richmond, VA

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

My name is Emily and I am an experienced caregiver with a background in experiential and environmental education. A little more about me: I'm currently certified in infant and child CPR, I have 12 years of experience working with children of all ages from newborns through high school students, as well as children with special...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Glen Allen, VA

Janet N.

5.0

We needed temporary childcare for our 1 yr old son, for 3 weeks and we were lucky enough to find Janet. She did a wonderful job taking care of him. She managed all his feedings, naps, changes etc. while also doing light house work and was so immensely helpful to our family.

- Seena R.

Jennifer M.

5.0

Jennifer is experienced in child development and has a true passion for children. Her references are impeccable and the only reason we did not hire her was because we had met someone we like just before we met Jennifer.

- Anand F.

Vickey P.

5.0

Vickey would be a tremendous asset to any family; I highly recommend her. We have hired Vickey to be our nanny twice in the past 10 years. She is great with newborns as well as older children and is extremely dependable.

- Laura H.

Jennifer M.

5.0

Jennifer was absolutely incredible. This was our first sitter experience for our twin girls, and we couldn’t have picked a better person. Her love and patience with the girls was amazing, and she left our house even cleaner than when she came. We are SO happy we hired her and will definitely be...

- Care member

Janet N.

5.0

Very reliable and focused. Excellent communicator. Provided before and after photos for out of town family to understand status. Offered advice and methods to improve structure for adult with Asperger's. Janet went above and beyond to learn about my brother's needs and habits. Client is moving out...

- Care member

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