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Kendra N.


Grottoes, VA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Care For Those With Exceptionalities

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I am a warm caregiver who loves adventures, park trips, outdoor play, art, and literacy. Virginia licensed elementary teacher with education/experience in early childhood development, special education/special needs care in the home (feeding tubes, vision/hearing impairment, developmental disabilities/exceptionalities), general...
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Kendra N.


Grottoes, VA

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Professional And Experienced Childcare

I am a warm caregiver who loves adventures, park trips, outdoor play, art, and literacy. Virginia licensed elementary teacher with education/experience in early childhood development, special education/special needs care in the home (feeding tubes, vision/hearing impairment, developmental disabilities/exceptionalities), general...
Kendra can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Olivia L.


Grottoes, VA

$15-23/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter/ Pet Care / Errands Help

Hello! I have experience as a licensed K-12 teacher with school aged children, and also have mentored at-risk and special needs youth. Additionally, I am able to care for pets from horses to dogs and cats. If you have a unique need for help with errands for an elderly family member or assistance driving around town, I am...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Kendra N.


Grottoes, VA

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Safe, Quality Childcare By Experienced And Educated Childcare Professional

I am a warm caregiver who loves adventures, park trips, outdoor play, art, and literacy. Virginia licensed elementary teacher with education/experience in early childhood development, special education/special needs care in the home (feeding tubes, vision/hearing impairment, developmental disabilities/exceptionalities), general...
Kendra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
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Brittany W.


Crozet, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Education Background

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mother of five children with an elementary education background. I also have all of my clearances and references to provide you with. My life has been dedicated to teaching, coaching and nurturing little ones. I have experience working with children of all ages, including those with special needs. I strive to provide...
Brittany can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Brittany has been an amazing caregiver for our family. She watched after our little one between 10 -18 months during the day at our home between 8-5 . She was able to provide our son with a caring loving and nurturing environment while allowing him to develop into...

Ken A.

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Jan W.


Crozet, VA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Evening Care Giver

I am currently a teachers aide in Albemarle County. I have worked with special needs children in all spectrums. I am looking to start in the aide of seniors. My parents are 87 and 85 and I have taken care of them during my life. I am a very caring a nuturing person and love to be able to help others.
Jan can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, transportation, errands, meal prep
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Jordan R.


Crozet, VA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Super Fun And Nerdy Sitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I am very fun, patient, and creative with 20 years of experience watching and caring for infants to teenagers, along with special needs children (as I grew up with a brother with sever Autism). With me, your children will receive proper care and fun times, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. With...
Jordan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Taryn M.


Crozet, VA

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Special Needs Provider

I am a mother of seven precious children, and 12 grandchildren. I absolutely adore infants, babies, toddlers, and all children! While I have worked professionally outside of the home and received my BA from a top university, my greatest ongoing achievement/work is "caring" for my children. Instead of returning to the office with...
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Jordan R.


Crozet, VA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

I have experience with watching new borns to special needs adults for over 20 years. Growing up as the oldest in my family as well as with a severely autistic brother helped me build skills to help my mother, other family members, and family friends with my siblings, cousins, and friends children. I have a long background in...
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Taryn M.


Crozet, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Mother Of 7 / Grandmother Of 16

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I live in CROZET, VA and I am a mother of 7 children and 18 grandchildren. I absolutely love children of all ages! While I have worked professionally outside of the home, and received my BA from Northwestern University, my greatest ongoing achievement/work is "caring" for my children . Instead of returning to the office with my...
Taryn can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
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Carolyn P.


Harrisonburg, VA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Experienced Teacher Assistant

Hi! I am an experienced nanny and teacher assistant who has taught preschool through elementary grades, including children with special needs. I have worked in public schools and day care centers, as well as caring for kids in my home while raising my own four children. I love caring for and teaching kids, and enjoy taking them...
Carolyn can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Carolyn is possibly the best person you can find to take car of your kid(s). Throughout the time she has worked for me, she is very caring, dedicated and dependable. One of her greatest strengths is her ability to be flexible, yet maintain discipline. She took care...

Li O.

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Kindra S.


McGaheysville, VA

$13-18/hr8 yrs exp

Cna

Have experience with special needs was a foster parent to kids with needs also work at uva on Nero floor and spin
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Jessie B.


Harrisonburg, VA

$40-50/hr8 yrs exp

Northern VA Therapist New To The Area

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Recently moved back to Harrisonburg with my husband. Looking to work with individuals on the autism spectrum!
5.0
"She is just the best - simply put, strongly meant!"

Sara B.

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Shannon M.


Harrisonburg, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Shannon M. and I'm looking for part time employment for the summer. I'm a freshman Psychology major with intentions to go into early childhood development. Over the past few years I've worked with children of all ages, including special needs such as cerebral palsy. I love kids almost as much as I love pets!
Shannon can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Shannon is amazing with both our twin boys and puppy! All 3 just love her!! She is 100% trustworthy and our favorite to date!!!! Shannon is eager, sweet and a great role model."

Joanne C.

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Vickie P.


Lyndhurst, VA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver for 20+ years. I have my bachelor's degree in social work and a passion for caring for the elderly and disabled and special needs. I have had experience with handicapped, Parkinson's, cancer, stroke and elderly patients with dementia. I have also cared for patients who were in Hospice care. I have...
Vickie can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, companionship, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"We loved having Vickie take care of our mom so we could keep her home longer. We needed someone quick and she was able to be there. She even planned to help on a weekend when I was to be away. Just the willingness to do that was so appreciated even though it didn't...

Gloria S.

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Teresa M.


Stanardsville, VA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher and Care Provider Available Part-Time to Fit Your Needs

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting for more than 10 years now. I have also raised my 27-year-old as a single parent. I love playing and taking care of children. I have taken care of children as young as 2 years old up to 12 years old. I was also a teacher for more than 10 years and worked with kids from Pre-K to 8th grade. I am CPR and...
Teresa can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Theresa for occasional evening babysitter and she is great! I love how she sings to K. and I feel very comfortable leaving home with K. in her care."

Liza C.

I have worked with many different age and special need children. I am a single mother of 2 myself. I do have references.
Patricia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

CNA

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Jennifer K.


Waynesboro, VA

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

I work for a non profit helping people who have disabilities. I have my Masters in Education and I have worked with every age of students though my schooling and experiences. I have also worked with Special Needs kids. I am CPR certified as well.
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Mallory G.


Charlottesville, VA

$20-33/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Available Special Needs

Hello! I am a UVA Law student who is available for weekend babysitting. I have extensive experience babysitting, including working as a full time nanny for a 6 and 2yo in 2020. I am comfortable babysitting for up to 5 kids at a time, and as a Colorado native, love to spend time outdoors! Feel free to send me a PM. Thanks!
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Meghan R.


Harrisonburg, VA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

I started babysitting when I was 11 (I'm 27 now) and I have experience with children of all ages. I also have experience with tutoring and working with children with special needs. I just renewed my Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification and I graduated from JMU in 2020 with a degree in Elementary Education. Before college, I...
Meghan can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Grottoes, VA

Brittany W.

5.0

Brittany has been an amazing caregiver for our family. She watched after our little one between 10 -18 months during the day at our home between 8-5 . She was able to provide our son with a caring loving and nurturing environment while allowing him to develop into an independent toddler.

- Ken A.

Carolyn P.

5.0

Carolyn is possibly the best person you can find to take car of your kid(s). Throughout the time she has worked for me, she is very caring, dedicated and dependable. One of her greatest strengths is her ability to be flexible, yet maintain discipline. She took care of our son when he was 7 years...

- Li O.

Jessie B.

5.0

She is just the best - simply put, strongly meant!

- Sara B.

Shannon M.

5.0

Shannon is amazing with both our twin boys and puppy! All 3 just love her!! She is 100% trustworthy and our favorite to date!!!! Shannon is eager, sweet and a great role model.

- Joanne C.

Vickie P.

5.0

We loved having Vickie take care of our mom so we could keep her home longer. We needed someone quick and she was able to be there. She even planned to help on a weekend when I was to be away. Just the willingness to do that was so appreciated even though it didn't happen. I would highly recommend...

- Gloria S.

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