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Cheryl F.


Gloucester, VA

$13-15/hr • 1 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

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I worked with CSB, Community Service Board, in a group home with disabled individuals. I Assisted and gave supportive care to individuals with disabilities, dementia, and autism with their daily living skills and Administer medication. I Provided direct care and personal assistance to physically and intellectually disabled...
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Zanayzia M.


Gloucester, VA

$16-19/hr • 3 yrs exp

Special Needs

My name is zanayzia I'm years 18 with lots of knowledge and experience! Personal and professional references available!
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Cheryl F.


Gloucester, VA

$13-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Supervisor 2008-2011 - New Creation Ministries Daycare Center - in Cobb's Creek, VA Supervised children's Daycare Center performed all administrative and managerial duties Hiring of staff members, training, scheduling, planning and budgeting for the center Worked professionally and directly with children, parents, social...
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Kayla B.


Williamsburg, VA

$25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Three A's: Attentive, Active, And Accepting!

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have over 5 years of experience (volunteer and paid) looking after children and adults with varying disabilities. I also know basic sign language (such as sit, eat, wait, thank you, etc.). I have experience with in-home care and in community settings with individuals and groups! I know how important experience and trust...
5.0
"Kayla is wonderful with the Special Needs population. She is kind and caring, but additionally she is dependable, creative, energetic, honest, and takes initiative. Kayla follows instructions, asks good questions, and is a good communicator. I trust her completely...

Jean R.

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Maryann A.


Williamsburg, VA

$25-31/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an experienced senior/elderly and special need care provider CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant). I I work very well with patients that has special needs. interact with the elderly and infirm very well. I enjoy caring for them, talking with them and participating in their activities. Actually, I am very strong in Senior...
Maryann can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"I highly recommend Maryann to help you with your frail senior family member. She is caring and attentive. She also goes the extra mile, willing and able to lend a hand with housekeeping and organizing."

Denise A.

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Kennedy D.


Williamsburg, VA

$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I love interacting and caring for children. I have been babysitting for 3 years, and have experience caring for children with special needs. My passion is early childhood development and American Sign Language. My goals are to become an educational interpreter. I am responsible, reliable, and hard working. I'm looking...
Kennedy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"This was our first time going away with our 7 month old and our first time letting someone else watch him. I wasn't too sure at first because it takes him time to warm up with others even relatives but he warmed up pretty quickly with Kennedy! I immediately felt...

James M.

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Linda R.


Fort Eustis, VA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Previous Daycare/preschool Owner/director

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Cheerful, Kind, Compassionate Dependable, and Trustworthy I have four grown children of my own and hundreds out there that have forever touched my heart. I have many years of experience in childcare including several types of special needs. I owned and operated a daycare/preschool for 12 years. Also experienced with school...
Linda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CNA

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Was very polite and gave plenty of attention to my son and tended to his needs! "

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Maryann A.


Williamsburg, VA

$20-30/hr

Full Time Care Giver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with patients with Autism, bi-polar and other special needs. I tend to work well with these types of patients I have family that also have special needs. I would welcome the opportunity to work with these patients again.
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Olivia R.


Gloucester Point, VA

$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Olivia! I'm a 21y/o senior at James Madison University studying communication sciences and disorders. I hope to work as a pediatric speech pathologist in the future. I love working with kids in any way that I can. I have over four years of experience at a professional daycare under the Riverside Health System and...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Olivia is a fantastic nanny who goes above and beyond what is asked of her. She was always on time (if not early), was terrific with our daughter, cared for our dog, and cleaned up the house even when we didn't ask her to do so. She is dependable, responsible, and...

Guy M.

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Glynis W.


Williamsburg, VA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am a passionate, dedicated and experienced paraeducator and caregiver with variety of Special needs children. I've also have Behavioral Therapy training. I love working with kids and am patient , kind, supportive, caring and knowledgeable .
Glynis can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Rachel S.


Williamsburg, VA

$15-22/hr • 1 yrs exp

A Helping Hand

Hello, I'm Rachel and I'm here to help with whatever you need! I have been working with special needs adults for over a decade so I have plenty of experience meeting individuals where they are. This includes volunteering at summer camps and handling meal preparation, dispensing medication, and assistant with going to the...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, transportation
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Allison S.


Williamsburg, VA

$16-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked as a childcare provider for over 20 years. I have been employed as a teacher's assistant/childcare provider at a couple of day care centers in town, and also cared for children in and out of my home. I have worked with different age groups, from newborn to 13 yrs. My husband and I have cared for a foster child, and...
Allison can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Devon N.


Williamsburg, VA

$13-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hello, my name is Devon! I am reliable, encouraging, energetic, kind and have worked with children for 9+ years. I have over 4 years experience with special needs children and young adults. Playing outside, getting crafty, reading and writing, and learning to explore and appreciate where we live are some of the things I believe...
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Emily-ann H.


Yorktown, VA

$16-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Emily! I have am a nanny with three year of experience! I have experience from newborns to 15 years old! I am also CPR certified as well as trained in first aid. I help with house cleaning, meal preparation, homework and transportation! I love working with children and adding them because the best they can ever...
Emily-ann can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Ashley G.


Hayes, VA

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Bathing/Dressing. I take pride in my work that is done and go above and beyond to try to help the family with anything possible they need. I am very flexible with the schedule. I have experience with Special needs Children and Adults
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

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Erin P.


Saluda, VA

$13-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

My first year out of college I worked as a teacher's aide in a behavioral disorder classroom. It was here that I really gained a passion for working with special needs children. In my most recent job, I worked with a little girl who has a mental disability. She was in need of full-time attention. I helped with bath, meals, and...
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Rachel S.


Williamsburg, VA

$13-15/hr • 1 yrs exp

Energetic Nanny

Hello! I'm Rachel. I have multiple years of experience working with pre-school-aged kids and up in group settings and individually. So, more than one child won't be a problem for me. I have experience with infants and toddlers on an individual basis. I am energetic and always ready for craft time and playtime. With me, there...
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Diana B.


Port Haywood, VA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

How Can I Help?

I am a mother of three grown children, one on the Autism Spectrum. *I have worked with individuals of all ages in need of special care for over 20 years. *Bachelor in Human Services degree from ODU. *Excellent current references *Excellent driving record *Excellent health records, *Very active and involved. *Love animals...
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Devon N.


Williamsburg, VA

$15-18/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Devon! I am reliable, encouraging, energetic, kind and have worked with children for 9+ years. Playing outside, getting crafty, reading and writing fun books, and learning to explore and appreciate where we live are some of the things I believe are important. I have experience with infants, toddlers, twins,...
Devon can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Laurie G.


Williamsburg, VA

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hospice RN

Currently working as an on call hospice nurse with 15+ years experience in nursing. Looking to assist families in elderly care during the days and am available some evenings, as well. I'd describe my personality as caring, dedicated, and reliable. I like caring for seniors because it's a purposeful and meaningful effort....
Laurie can also help with: Errands, respite care, meal prep, mobility assistance, home modification

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Gloucester, VA

Kayla B.

5.0

Kayla is wonderful with the Special Needs population. She is kind and caring, but additionally she is dependable, creative, energetic, honest, and takes initiative. Kayla follows instructions, asks good questions, and is a good communicator. I trust her completely with my family member.

- Jean R.

Maryann A.

5.0

I highly recommend Maryann to help you with your frail senior family member. She is caring and attentive. She also goes the extra mile, willing and able to lend a hand with housekeeping and organizing.

- Denise A.

Kennedy D.

5.0

This was our first time going away with our 7 month old and our first time letting someone else watch him. I wasn't too sure at first because it takes him time to warm up with others even relatives but he warmed up pretty quickly with Kennedy! I immediately felt relieved, he was so happy and content...

- James M.

Linda R.

5.0

Was very polite and gave plenty of attention to my son and tended to his needs!

- Care member

Olivia R.

5.0

Olivia is a fantastic nanny who goes above and beyond what is asked of her. She was always on time (if not early), was terrific with our daughter, cared for our dog, and cleaned up the house even when we didn't ask her to do so. She is dependable, responsible, and so skilled with children you'd...

- Guy M.

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