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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 $17/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 3 years

Special needs caregivers in Glen Allen, VA

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Vickey P.


Henrico, VA

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Professional Nanny

5.0

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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/hr10 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jen watched our daughter while we were visiting Richmond from out of town. We were nervous at first to leave our daughter with someone we had never met but talking to Jen and then meeting her in person immediately put us at ease. She was so sweet to our daughter...

Andrew W.

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Janet N.


Henrico, VA

$30/hr10 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/hr3 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/hr7 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/hr9 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, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Caitlin G.


Henrico, VA

$18-23/hr2 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
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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Caitlin J.


Richmond, VA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have always had a passion for working with kids of all ages and, as a well-qualified psychology student at Virginia Commonwealth University, I look forward to the opportunity to do so in the Richmond area! I have experience working as an applied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapist for children with autism, and found that I...
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Vanessa T.


Henrico, VA

$28-30/hr5 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

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Beth S.


Henrico, VA

$22-24/hr4 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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Isabella G.


Mechanicsville, VA

$30-40/hr2 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: Meal prep, respite care, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Hannah G.


Henrico, VA

$15-25/hr4 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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Haleigh F.


Richmond, VA

$19-30/hr5 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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Isabella G.


Mechanicsville, VA

$20/hr3 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, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Lucille E.


Richmond, VA

$13-20/hr1 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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Trustline Certified

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Emily M.


Richmond, VA

$20/hr10 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Carolyn C.


Richmond, VA

$13-20/hr4 yrs exp

I am a rising senior at the University of Richmond, a member of the women's varsity lacrosse team, and a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. I have been a full time nanny for the past three summers for a family with three children. I have experience with special needs children, twins, and infants.
Carolyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Kylie H.


Henrico, VA

$15-20/hr

Registered Behavior Technician

I graduated Virginia Commonwealth University with my Psychology degree in 2018 with the end goal of obtaining my Masters degree to become a Guidance Counselor. While working towards my Bachelors degree I began working with children with special needs and found a passion in seeing each child meet and exceed their goals. I am a...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Glen Allen, VA

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

Rachel B.

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 child's needs. She loves, cares, and...

- Andrea L.

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