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Adriana T.


Harrisonburg, VA

$18-25/hr6 yrs exp

Patient, Empathetic Caregiver With Special Needs Experience!

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Hi! I'm Adriana, a Qualified Mental Health Professional for children, with a B. S in Psychology from JMU and 6 years of experience working with children and adolescents in a psychiatric hospital. I created engaging and therapeutic activities and cared for children aged 6-17, including those with special needs. I offer a patient,...
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Jennifer K.


Waynesboro, VA

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Care Giver

I worked at a senior care facility for over a year taking care of seniors/special needs people. I love working with seniors because I love to talk to them and get to know them and their stories. I am very patient and kind and a caring person.
Jennifer can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, personal care, respite care
Hi, my name is vashtie. I am 40 years old. I'm a mother of 5 children. My eldest is 21, and my baby is 12. I also have a special needs daughter, that is 20 . I have plenty of experience in child care, as you can see. I have 5 kids. I also had a family in New York babysitting for her and a few other family. But I moved the...
Vashtie can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Kylie F.


Harrisonburg, VA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Social Work Student (seeking Regular Work)

Hi, I'm a social work student at the University. I have two years of experience as a Pediatric Dental Assistant in a practice that focuses on special needs children. I've also coached high school cheer and have babysitting experience with military families, which has helped me connect with kids of all backgrounds. As an eldest...
Kylie can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
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Diana C.


Bridgewater, VA

$13/hr2 yrs exp

Caregiver

My name is Diana and I currently work as an aid to the elderly or special needs. I've been working as an aid for two years now.
I love the joy and creativity children bring into the world. As a former teacher assistant, I have lots of experience with children and behaviors. I have worked with children with disabilities in the school setting in addition to growing up with a brother with special needs. I am fun, outgoing, and positive to be around. I...
Ashlynne can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Amanda W.


Stuarts Draft, VA

$10-50/hr1 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver For ASD Children In The Stuart's Draft Area!

Hi! My name is Amanda, and I'm a 23-year-old recent college graduate looking to support families and children throughout the hectic-ness of everyday life! Throughout college, I studied social work, which has given me the skills and competencies needed to work effectively with all kinds of kids (and people)! Now that I have...
I'd describe my personality as caring, effervescent, and patient! I like working with kids because I have a family full of children and I am the oldest, so it is in my nature to be looking after them! The feeling I get after helping a child is rewarding and incomparable to any other! I started working with kids when I was a...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Experience with special needs seniors (dementia, Alzheimer's, etc) as well as special needs female teen (slight physical disability and learning disability)
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Destiny O.


Staunton, VA

$16/hr5 yrs exp

Childcare

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 5+ years of experience. I am currently employed at Stanton city schools. I am an instructional aid working with special needs students I'm comfortable working with any age range currently I am only available Saturday and Sunday or after school but during the summer, I will be available Monday through Sunday
Destiny can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
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Ellie B.


Harrisonburg, VA

$15-50/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced College Student Looking For Summer Work!

Compassionate and hardworking psychology major at James Madison University, with an occupational therapy minor. I'm looking for a role that will help me gain valuable work experience.
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Rachel O.


Charlottesville, VA

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've always been passionate about fostering children's growth and development. With two years of experience, I'm a patient and calm caregiver who's also creative, imaginative, and friendly. I'm very comfortable enforcing household rules, and I'm happy to help with light housekeeping, travel, and swimming supervision. I'm...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hi! My name is Emily and I am in my third year of nursing school at UVA. I have over 5 years of experience in childcare, and last semester completed 85 hours of hands on care at UVA's Pediatric Hospital. With five years of experience, I've learned that patience and kindness are key to building strong relationships with children....
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

I like working with kids because they are, at times, the most joyful creatures on the planet and the next the worst. You never know what you're going to get, learn, experience, or enjoy when working with children of any age. I started working with kids when I was still a child myself. I swam year round, but I enjoyed the summer...
Emma can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I have over 17 years experience of caregiving. From hospice, dementia, Alzheimer's, to companionship, I truly enjoy what I do. I'm extremely patient & won't give up.
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Ella M.


Harrisonburg, VA

$17-22/hr6 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Ella.

I am 18 years old, enrolled at James Madison University as an Early Education major, and have 6 years of experience. I am experienced in ages ranging from newborn to 10 years old. I have experience working with special needs children, whether that be a physical or mental disability. I'm comfortable with pets, drop-off/pick up,...
Ella can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Ruth W.


Staunton, VA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny, Caregiver

I have worked with children in several capacities including bus driver, running a book bus for children, sharing my love for books and reading in a mobile forum, summer camps and have happily raised 2 of my own. Have worked with special needs children and hold a current LPN license.
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Keyona P.


Staunton, VA

$18-23/hr7 yrs exp

Hello my name is keyonna I am 30 year I am a CNA I been in the nursing field for 7 years also ima a mother of 2 beautiful children one has autism and I am looking to do private care part time I describe myself as a go getter hard working I have love and compassion for everyone even when people are not loving and caring to me I...
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Marissa H.


Fishersville, VA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I hope to be the caregiver of your dreams! I have been caring for children as a babysitter for 7 years, I have worked at the Y as a gymnastics coach for over 4 years, and I have cared for special needs children as a caregiver for 2 years. For the 2019/20 school year I have worked in a special education classroom as a...
Marissa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Yessica F.


Harrisonburg, VA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Childcare Provider

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I've been working in the childcare field for more than 10 years. I am very patient with children and love helping them learn while also having fun. I'm specialized with newborns, infants and toddlers but I also have experience with older kids, multiples and special needs. I can teach them Spanish, do arts and crafts among other...
Yessica can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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