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Racheal B.


Richmond, VA

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

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A lot of people don't understand special needs people. I'm just not that person. I want to find a way to put a smile on their face. I want to comfort them and know that I made a difference in their life that day. I have worked with autistic children before, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome. I don't know everything about these...
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Ashley W.


Chester, VA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver, Child/Infant/Adult/Special Needs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I ran an in-home daycare for 5 years as well as volunteered at the local elementary school assisting teachers for 12 years and raised two children of my own. available for child care
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Eva B.


Richmond, VA

$25/hr20 yrs exp

Flexible Full To Part Nanny Available

Hello my name is Eva. I have 20 years of experience working with infants, toddlers and children of all ages. I raised two children of my own and enjoy spending time with my grandsons. Most families I worked with have been long-term full-time positions, but with the children going back to school, I have flexible availability. I...
Eva can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Grew up around many special needs foster children and have experience babysitting infants-toddler aged children. . Would love to hang out with your kiddos. :)
Alyson can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Hattie B.


Charles City, VA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I am married and have raised a son and a daughter. My son being born with cleft lip- cleft palate, therefore I have experience with a child that has had special needs and need certain care. My work experience in the past have been with 2 families caring for their kids. I have assisted with preparing meals, taking the kids to and...
Hattie can also help with: Craft assistance
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Amber K.


Quinton, VA

$18-50/hr5 yrs exp

Let's Get Outside And Have Fun!

I'd describe my personality as happy, charismatic, and positive. I like working with kids because they are happy and like to have fun. I'm looking for a job that I enjoy doing. I started working with kids when I was 12 In my spare time, I like to mountain bike, hike, and go camping. I also refurbish things to sell. One...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Victoria M.


Henrico, VA

$21-25/hr1 yrs exp

Happy Creative Tutor And Buddy

I fully believe in art as therapy and a necessity not luxury. I have ADD and have worked with a variety of children with different abilities and needs in the public school system.
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Jennifer K.


Carson, VA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

I was a special education teacher and am still licensed. I am endorsed in Elementary Education (PreK-6), Middle School English (6-8), and Special Education (K-12). I taught for 13 years from grades K to 8th grade. I have raised four kids of my own and currently am still raising my 9-year-old son.
My name is S. I have been a professional caregiver for over 25 years. I am very passionate about my work and it is extremely important to give my very best with devotion and quality care. The client is always #1 priority. I am honest, dependable, professional, reliable and hard working. I have provided care and had training for...
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Mason K.


Richmond, VA

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher/Caregiver

I began working with all ages and ranges of disabilities in college. I was very drawn to the Special Olympics and Beacon Lodge Summer Camp in Pennsylvania. I then pursued a bachelor's in general and special education; from then on I have dedicated my life to advocating for others. I am finishing my masters in special education....
I'd describe my personality as empathetic, nurturing, and a strong advocate to the most vulnerable populations (babies, toddlers, special needs, elderly, animals etc) I'm looking for a side job to help those in need and to hopefully apply my skills and own personal experiences with my special needs son to help other parents...

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