Care.com logo
Child CareTutoringSenior CarePet CareHousekeeping

Find a job

How it works

Share details about your special needs caregiver needs

Match with highly rated local special needs caregivers near you

Compare special needs caregiver options and choose the best fit

Special needs caregivers in Hayes, VA

Ashley G.'s Photo

Ashley G.


Hayes, VA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

See profile
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: Errands, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experience with children with ADHD/ADD, mobility assistance, cognitive, behavioral, compassionate .

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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Zaire W.'s Photo

Zaire W.


Newport News, VA

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I go by Zai since it is a little easier for the kiddos to start with! I am a former preschool teacher, with the experience of caring for children between the ages of infancy to age 6. In the few years, I have gained the knowledge of Reggio Emilia teachings as well as Montessori. I am also certified to work with children...
Zaire can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Loved having Zaire babysit for us! She was punctual, attentive, and sweet to my 7 month old daughter. She kept an helpful log of bottles/diaper changes/ nap time on our white board for an easy transition after she left. Already plan to have her watch my girl again!...

Care member

Kailey W.'s Photo

Kailey W.


Hampton, VA

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kailey. I'm currently enrolled in college for psychology and child development at Virginia Peninsula Community College. I have a great deal of child care experience, having volunteered alongside various elementary teachers at local elementary schools, having babysat for many years, and having worked with...
Kailey can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Anita S.'s Photo

Anita S.


Newport News, VA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs Assistance

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have several years in assistance with Special needs patients. I'm Caring, Compassionate, and willing to learn your way of attending your loved one. My extensive background includes, working in healthcare, and pharmacy. I assist with daily ADL's Bathing, Dressing, Feeding. I also, do light meals, Dr. visits, errands, etc.
Cassaundra T.'s Photo

Cassaundra T.


Newport News, VA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Healthcare Provider special needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked as a healthcare provider at two area hospital (PRN ONLY). I'M CPR certified, double vaccinated and boosted. I provide hands on care, very attentive to the family needs.
5.0
"I am so glad I choose Cassaundra for my heath care needs. She has so much experience and very knowledgeable of a lot of medical practices. I will definitely be choosing her again if needed. "

Care member

Kaitlyn H.'s Photo

Kaitlyn H.


Hampton, VA

$13-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience with nannying and babysitting for a long time. Kids of all ages and special needs kids. I have gone to school for medical assisting and began school for nursing so I am skilled in those fields as well. I have an almost 3-year-old daughter .
Kaitlyn can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We loved Kaitlyn! She was fantastic with our daughter. She really cares and is reliable."

Taylor B.

Maryann A.'s Photo

Maryann A.


Williamsburg, VA

$25-31/hr10 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: Personal care, live-in home care, hospice services
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.

Sarah S.'s Photo

Sarah S.


Newport News, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time, Part Time, Short Notice, And Date Night

Hired by 42 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am 26 years old and have worked with kids for over 10 years. My love for children started when I was very young. I had the privilege of helping raise my three siblings which taught me a lot and started my journey to becoming the Nanny that I am today. Outside of my siblings I am a mom to two kiddos. I also have worked...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sarah was excellent with our newborn. She was attentive during naps, handled feeding excellently, and kept our baby entertained, clean, and happy throughout the day. Highly recommended!"

Care member

Deon S.'s Photo

Deon S.


Newport News, VA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Dedicated compassionate, reliable, caring caregiver with 15 years of experience working with patients committed to overall patient well-being and help through personal care and energetic engagement skilled in assisting patients with daily living
5.0
"Deon could not schedule to work with 100 year old mother, but she did give a lead for someone else. She was very nice about it. We wanted to hire her."

Kevin G.

Heather D.'s Photo

Heather D.


Yorktown, VA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Everyone Should Be Treated Like Family

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nurse for 10+ years and most of my work has been with elderly, pediatric, and special needs families. I myself have a grandfather who is 100 years old, and want nothing but the best for him. I may not be able to help care for him (since he is out of state with my parents) but I can help care for your loved ones. I...
Heather can also help with: Hospice services, mobility assistance, respite care, dementia, companionship, personal care & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

CNA

5.0
"Heather assisted in my husbands care for about a year and a half. Her caring nature, sense of humor, ability to problem solve issues was amazing during a difficult time. Heather is a dependable trustworthy person who give quality care-giving. My husband needs...

Julie B.

Anna H.'s Photo

Anna H.


Newport News, VA

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

Kind And Patient Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a passionate nanny with 12 years of experience providing loving, personalized care for children of all ages, specializing in infants and toddlers. I am skilled in supporting developmental milestones, including working with children who have medical or special needs. I bring creativity and warmth to childcare, incorporating...
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Anna is a sweet, kind, patient, and very capable nanny. She worked as a nanny for us for around 10 months, taking care of our 1 year old and then newborn son. We still ask Anna to sit for us on occasion when she is available. We trust her completely and would have...

Mary P.

Xena J.'s Photo

Xena J.


Newport News, VA

$17-20/hr5 yrs exp

Weekend Childcare Provider.

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi I am Xena. Interest include child development, planning, educating, and welfare. 5+ years in the professional childcare industry providing care for ages 2 months-12 years as well as experience in the k-12 public school system. CPR, First Aid, and MAT certified. Experience working with children with special needs and...
Xena can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Xena was a last minute sitter. She was very professional on the phone during the interview and asked all the right questions for me to feel reassured. She arrived promptly and replied quickly to our text inquiries throughout the evening. When there was a snag with...

Care member

Emma M.'s Photo

Emma M.


Poquoson, VA

$16-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

14 years of nannying experience . I have been caring for children since I was able to play with toddlers as a mother's helper as a young kid. As I grew, my responsibilities grew and soon I begin babysitting for family friends and eventually for other families. As an 8th grader, I trained with my guidance counselor to be a tutor...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Resse V.'s Photo

Resse V.


Newport News, VA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Heavenly Angel

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have 20+ years of experience in home health care, hospice, special needs and CPR/first Aide certified. I have been blessed enough to work with all types of ailments and to name a few, dementia, Alzheimer and ALS. I am very passionate about the care I give to my clients, always willing to go the extra mile. I worked in...
Resse can also help with: Errands, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

5.0
"In January 2020, my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. At the time, I lived and worked as a full-time professional in VA, and she lived several states away. After attempting to develop and manage a long-distance care plan for my mother, I decided to move her...

John S.

Linda R.'s Photo

Linda R.


Fort Eustis, VA

$20-30/hr10 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

CNA

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

Care member

Kayla B.'s Photo

Kayla B.


Williamsburg, VA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

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

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.

Kaitlyn A.'s Photo

Kaitlyn A.


Newport News, VA

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

The Best Sitter Ever :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been caring for kids all my life, but my first paid position was with Boy's and Girls club in the summer of 2022 One thing you should know about me is I am willing to adapt to the child's current circumstances to ensure they are taken care of properly. My skills include problem solving, active listening, and...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"They were absolutely amazing! My 2 kids loved them, and I loved being able to have date night. 🤣🤣🤣"

Care member

Maryann A.'s Photo

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.

Showing 1 - 20 of 60

Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hayes, VA

Zaire W.

5.0

Loved having Zaire babysit for us! She was punctual, attentive, and sweet to my 7 month old daughter. She kept an helpful log of bottles/diaper changes/ nap time on our white board for an easy transition after she left. Already plan to have her watch my girl again!

- Care member

Cassaundra T.

5.0

I am so glad I choose Cassaundra for my heath care needs. She has so much experience and very knowledgeable of a lot of medical practices. I will definitely be choosing her again if needed.

- Care member

Kaitlyn H.

5.0

We loved Kaitlyn! She was fantastic with our daughter. She really cares and is reliable.

- Taylor B.

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.

Sarah S.

5.0

Sarah was excellent with our newborn. She was attentive during naps, handled feeding excellently, and kept our baby entertained, clean, and happy throughout the day. Highly recommended!

- Care member

Additional Special Needs Caregiver Services

Special Needs in Yorktown, VASpecial Needs in Gloucester, VASpecial Needs in Fort Eustis, VASpecial Needs in Williamsburg, VASpecial Needs in Poquoson, VASpecial Needs in Newport News, VASpecial Needs in Saluda, VASpecial Needs in Hampton, VASpecial Needs in Fort Monroe, VASpecial Needs in Smithfield, VA

Special Needs Caregiver Articles

10 ways motherhood makes you extraordinary, according to science

April 29th, 2025 Kids, man. Some days it feels like they just might kill you. But here’s a secret: They’re probably doing the opposite. Despite the decrease ... Read more
How to pay a nanny legally — from taxes to payroll

How to pay a nanny legally — from taxes to payroll

April 16th, 2025 Congrats! You’ve found a nanny you’d like to hire. Now what? Once your nanny accepts your job offer, your responsibilities as an employer begin. ... Read more
Potty training tips: All the must-knows from experts and parents who’ve been there

Potty training tips: All the must-knows from experts and parents who’ve been there

April 29th, 2022 Imagine potty training from a toddler’s perspective. You’ve started to learn w... Read more
16 parents reveal the stinky truth about potty training

16 parents reveal the stinky truth about potty training

January 13th, 2022 Potty training. Are moms and dads ever really ready for it (even if their child seems to be)? Sure, it’s great to ditch the diapers for good, but the p... Read more
Hiring a potty training consultant: What parents need to know

Hiring a potty training consultant: What parents need to know

August 1st, 2024 For many parents, potty training is one of the best and worst parts of parenting. On the one hand, you’re almost finally free from diapers — the ... Read more