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Anna L.


Gum Spring, VA

$15-20/hr

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I am currently working toward a degree in special education at Vanderbilt University. I have completed a semester of student teaching with students with special needs.
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Jacob G.


Bumpass, VA

$14-21/hr

Looking To Care For Local Special Needs Individuals

Hello, my name is Jacob! I'm an Eagle Scout and college student new to the area, looking to care and look after many types of individuals, including infants, children, teens, adults, and seniors who need any form of assistance! My care also extends to those with special needs, with most of my knowledge being on neurodivergence....
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Rayanna T.


Oilville, VA

$13-15/hr5 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Rayanna! I am a college student at a local community college. I've worked with kids for 5 years and have experience with special needs and disabled care. I have experience working as a teacher for 2-year-olds and daycare experience with ages 1-5yrs. I love crafts, cooking, fashion, animals, and sports! I got...
Rayanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

i'm an experienced and an enthusiastic nanny who has had all types of experiences ranging from a child who was deaf to a special needs child. I started out babysitting in my local neighborhood for children of family friends and after a while of working for them they would start recommending me to their friends and that's how I...
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Tara M.


Powhatan, VA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

I have 6 years of experience. I cared for children from newborns to 7 years old. I worked with special needs children in high school and am currently in college for early childhood special education. I have been watching kids my whole life, I was the family babysitter and they always called me the baby whisperer. I have worked...
Tara can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Whitley B.


Powhatan, VA

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Whitley. I have been a caregiver for multiple different ages and absolutely love it. I hope to join you and your family and provide any extra help that might be needed. Hope to hear from you!
Arianna here, people call me Ari for short. I'm the oldest of 9 and my youngest sibling is 3 years old. I have been a caregiver all my life. Not only from infants to teens, but also to seniors. I've also worked with kids with special needs. References to help people feel more comfortable. I am looking for something full time and...
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Evon D.


Henrico, VA

$13-15/hr6 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver

I work part time for United Cerebral Palsy. I've worked with 10 clients in the past year. I have experience working with children with Downs syndrome, Asperger's, autism, MS, and lupus. All the children/clients are a joy to work with and each have different levels of care needed. I bathe the younger children, prepare meals for...
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Julianna M.


Powhatan, VA

$15-50/hr6 yrs exp

Hey there! I'm Julianna! I was a preschool teacher at a private school until this summer when I decided I wanted to go back to school for a degree in interior design! I am First Aid & CPR certified with experience teaching/ working with special needs children/teens! 5+ years of experience! I'd describe my personality as...
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Victoria S.


Henrico, VA

$25-50/hr16 yrs exp

I'm passionate about supporting families and providing reliable childcare. I've been caring for children of all ages for over 16 years, from newborns to preteens. As a natural caregiver, I enjoy playing games, teaching new skills, and helping children learn and grow. I also speak Spanish since I lived in Ecuador and would love...
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Melissa S.


Bremo Bluff, VA

$17-50/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Worked In Nursing For Year's Since I Was Young.

I have taking care of children, & elderly people. Cleaned, cooked , bathed, & have kept them busy with fun crafts , games, & exercise. I am a caregiver every Tuesday & have been for many year's. I have an adult Son with Mental Illness, he is doing very good it took awhile & an adult daughter that got ill from, another condition....
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Laura B.


Powhatan, VA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Special Education Teacher Summer Child Care

I am a special education teacher with 25+ years of experience working in a public school setting in Virginia. I am seeking a part time child care position, preferably with infants and pre-school aged children.
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Erica H.


Montpelier, VA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

A Fun Baby-sitter/ Nanny With 3 Years Of Experience!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Erica . I live in Montpelier, VA. I just recently graduated from Longwood University with a degree in psychology, and am continuing my education in counseling education at VCU! Over the past 6 years I have worked as a lifeguard, in a nursery at my local church, as a special needs attendant, and at a daycare. I...
Erica can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Heather D.


Powhatan, VA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Registered Behavioral Technician

Hello I'm Heather! I've spent the last four years teaching children with autism speech, development, communication, and so on using ABA and love. I very much love what I do. I have also spent the last four years learning as much ASL as I can to be able to communicate with some of my deaf students. I have worked with cerebral...
I am a Certified Child Life Specialist with my Masters Degree in Child Life and 5 years of experience I. The hospital setting, as well as 3 years of experience working at a medical summer camp for children with chronic illnesses and disabilities.
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Lydia H.


Fork Union, VA

$15-22/hr5 yrs exp

Hello, Family's! My name is Lydia! I have been a nanny for baby's ages 2month-9months the last 3 and a half years. I currently nanny I am now a first time mom myself to my sweet 11-month-old son. I have always loved kids of all ages and have been caring for children since I was very young myself. I have had experience tending...
Lydia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Lauren P.


Mineral, VA

$13-48/hr8 yrs exp

My name is Lauren, I received my CNA license through my high school in 2011, I have worked in a variety of different settings with patients with a variety of needs. I treat everyone that I care for as if they were my family, that way I know they are getting the best possible care that I can give.
Hello, my name is Jennifer. I am very interested in meeting your family. Coming from a large family with a lot of children we are all very close and I know how important it is to have someone to trust with your children. I love children and would like to have a full time job giving my love and time to a family that would like a...
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Lydia H.


Louisa, VA

$16-20/hr6 yrs exp

My Experience:

Hello, my name is Lydia and I have worked with children since I was a teenager and have absolutely loved it! I have been a swim coach for children 2+, was a camp counselor for special needs children, worked as a Youth Coach/teacher at the Nats Youth Baseball Academy, was a nanny to 2 wonderful toddler boys (aged 2 and 4), and...
Lydia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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