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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Kearneysville, WV

The average posted rate is $25/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 9 years

Special needs caregivers in Kearneysville, WV

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Olivia J.


Kearneysville, WV

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Weekend/Evening Sitter!

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with children since I was about 11. I started as a mother's helper then a babysitter and I am currently working for WVU Medicine full time as a medical assistant at a pediatric doctors office. I love working with kids and have all of the necessary skills to care for children of all ages with any special needs...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

Early Education

5.0
"Olivia was a saving grace for our family! We just moved to the area and don't have family nearby for help. We had a meet and greet prior to the first scheduled babysitting night and our 4 year old and 5 month old loved her! We knew it was going to be a great match...

Brianna N.

I'm a caring and experienced teacher with a passion for helping children grow and develop. I am a Preschool Teacher for students with special needs. I have a natural ability to connect with children and create a safe and nurturing environment where they can thrive. With over 17 years of experience and a Graduate Degree in...
Hillary can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

Hi! My name is Emily, and I have a deep passion for caring for children. I believe in creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where kids can thrive and feel supported. I have extensive experience working with children of all ages, including those with special needs, and I take pride in tailoring my care to meet the...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Maria H.


Martinsburg, WV

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Love My Job

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Maria, and I am a mom of three grown children .. I have taken care of children of all ages, as well as special needs for over 15yrs. I have a lot of energy and truly love my job! I have excellent references available! Thank you!
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Maria was an absolute blessing to find. She is so communicative, dependable, and great with kids. She is a natural teacher and helped my baby reach so many milestones that I never would have expected. She was counting to ten and saying her ABCs before she turned...

Cheryl B.

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Donna N.


Martinsburg, WV

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello I am glad you are checking me out as a potential care giver. I love young children and have worked with them and special needs adults for 30 years. I have a soft spot for infants. I raised three boys and had a daycare in my home while they were young. My husband and I are new grandparents and love that role. I am musical,...
Donna can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Donna was beyond amazing with our 3 boys! They absolutely loved her! She always had something fun planned for them! She was punctual and I never had a worry with them in her care!"

Kristina B.

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Grizelle F.


Charles Town, WV

$17-25/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Senior Care Offering Dedicated Transportation Services And Compassionate Home Care

Hi, I'm Grizelle, an experienced and compassionate senior care sitter with seven years of dedicated experience. I specialize in providing reliable transportation services for seniors, ensuring their safety and comfort during medical appointments, grocery shopping, and social activities. My goal is to help seniors maintain their...
Grizelle can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
""Ms. G" is a one in a million! I'm writing to express my deepest gratitude and highest recommendation for Grizelle. She has cared for my two children (one being diagnosed with ASD) for nearly a year. From the very beginning, Grizelle has proven to be a...

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Rebecca D.


Bunker Hill, WV

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Love Supporting Others

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I enjoy using what I have learned from my various combined experiences of almost two decades in public high school and elementary homeschool teaching. I have also spent years opening our home for foster care, as well as providing special needs in home child care along with a lifetime loving and caring for young children. My sons...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"She is honest, trustworthy and down to earth. Who shows so much caring for those she is helping."

Jaymee C.

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Rachel G.


Charles Town, WV

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Excellent Nanny/babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have a Bachelors in Human Services with a Child and Family Welfare focus, an Associate's degree in Education, and Early Childhood certificate. I have been working with all ages of children for many years. I have been a nanny for numerous families, worked in day care centers in 4-year-old room as head teacher and also in an...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"We used Rachel to care for our son for a little over a year. The only reason we stopped using her is because one of us was able to stay home full time. Rachel was reliable and communicative. She took wonderful care of our son starting when he was just 4 months old....

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Hello my name is Shari! I'm loving caring and patient!! Iam a mother of 3 children and a grandmother to two sweet girls! I work a full time job with special needs children on a special needs bus. Monday thru Friday with some down time during the day. If I can help you and your family out please let me know.
Shari can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Shari is great with my kids. She is very dependable. I would recommend her in a heart beat!"

Corry M.

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Anna B.


Martinsburg, WV

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Anna and I have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work. I have a lot of experience working with children and children with special needs. I work at a summer camp for children with special needs and worked as an Autism teacher for a year. I am also comfortable with large dogs!
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Anna was very quick to respond to messages, thorough in her questions and answers, she was right on time, and did a great job taking care of my niece. My niece really enjoyed spending time with her as well. I would recommend her for future jobs in childcare."

Robin L.

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Nikki S.


Bunker Hill, WV

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

I have been working with children of all ages and backgrounds for over 10 years now. These children range in age from premature infants to 8th grade students. I have worked a lot with children who have developmental delays, speech impediments, as well as, behavioral issues. I believe that every child, with the right environment...
5.0
"Nikki is considerate, responsive, and presents herself well."

Sean K.

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Casey T.


Inwood, WV

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver/Tutor Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi there :) I have been taking care of children for the past 10 years. I have experience with multiple children, infants, twins, children with special needs, pick ups/drop offs, tutoring, meal preparation, errands, distance learning, light housekeeping, and taking care of pets. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Casey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Casey is AMAZING with our 3 boys! Our 2 year old absolutely loves her! She is patient, responsible, dependable, and truly apart of our family. We are thankful for you and we love you!"

Lori R.

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Anna B.


Martinsburg, WV

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Anna and I have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work. I am currently working as a long term substitute for an Autism classroom and at a summer camp for special needs children during the summer! I enjoy working with children and am comfortable with dogs!
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Fungisai M.


Inwood, WV

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Family Caregiver

I have experience in working with adult care and childcare. I have 20 years of experience in childcare. More experience is built in caring for my siblings and 20 years of my biological children. I have experience in teaching and taking care of children with special needs. My experience includes assisting with activities of daily...
Fungisai can also help with: Errands, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

I have experience working with special needs students. I was a bus aide for special needs. I am not certified in anything but am open to it if the right opportunity shows up. What I don't know, I am willing to learn.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have a very strong knowledge of child development, special diets and special needs children. I strive to provide the best for the child and to help the family with this journey (safety first). I was raised on a large dairy farm in Jefferson Co. WV. Love animals, 4-H All star, 4-H leader for many years, I work with a Therapy...
Virginia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

Hello! I'm Kat, I have over 10 years experience with children of all ages and those with special needs. I have worked in daycares, as well as a private babysitter/ full time nanny. I have a passion working with kids, I have many years experience with professional cleaning, and I have over 20 years experience with animals as well...
Katerina can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
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Cyndi L.


Martinsburg, WV

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Available For Elderly Care, Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a reliable private duty Caregiver who is knowledgeable in handling a variety of emergency situations. I am a trustworthy individual who is nurturing & responsible. I am adept at nutritious meal preparation, assisting in the maintenance of a household & developing a strong rapport with patient. I enjoy elderly people &...
Cyndi can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, errands, companionship, light cleaning & more
Dependable Babysitter proficient at providing trustworthy childcare ensuring a safe environment for children. Adept at cooking and providing food for children. Cleaning up messes and ensuring house upkeep. Specialize at managing tempers and emotions and creating relationships with children.
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Katelyn S.


Martinsburg, WV

$22-30/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

I started my Special Needs Care in High School when I worked as a teachers aide in what we called "the growing classes" I played on the Special Needs sport teams. I continued my education in college, and getting my degree is occupational therapy. I spent over 1000 hours in training with special needs babies, children, teens, and...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Kearneysville, WV

Olivia J.

5.0

Olivia was a saving grace for our family! We just moved to the area and don't have family nearby for help. We had a meet and greet prior to the first scheduled babysitting night and our 4 year old and 5 month old loved her! We knew it was going to be a great match from the beginning. She's a great...

- Brianna N.

Maria H.

5.0

We were so blessed to have Maria watch our girls! We were so sad to hear she moved! Highly recommend and will be greatly missed!

- Kaitlyn T.

Donna N.

5.0

We can't provide a high enough recommendation for Donna! She was our son's nanny from 9 weeks old until we moved when he was 15 months. She is the only person outside of the family we have trusted to care for him. She was always flexible with our busy schedules, willing to come early or stay late,...

- Lindsey G.

Grizelle F.

5.0

"Ms. G" is a one in a million! I'm writing to express my deepest gratitude and highest recommendation for Grizelle. She has cared for my two children (one being diagnosed with ASD) for nearly a year. From the very beginning, Grizelle has proven to be a extraordinary caregiver and showing genuine...

- Care member

Rebecca D.

5.0

Becky is the absolute best. She is super flexible and cares so much about our babies. She has so much information on child development and is on top of the needs for each individual child. We have been so thankful for her and her family!

- Care member

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