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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lignum, VA

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years

Special needs caregivers in Lignum, VA

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Theresa A.


Lignum, VA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

4.7

(3)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a mother of two, ages 14 and 12. My son is Autistic, so I have first hand experience in caring for children with special needs. I have been a CNA since 2002, licensed through the Virginia State Board of Nursing with current First Aid and CPR. I have worked in many different settings including hospitals, nursing...
Theresa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

CNA

5.0
"I highly recommend Theresa as a caregiver. She is knowledgeable and experienced with specialized healthcare. She is hard working, caring, punctual, dependable, and trustworthy to be in your home. I can't say enough, she became a member of my family."

Eric H.

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Bailey P.


Culpeper, VA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

3.7

(6)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hey there! I'm Bailey a 24-year-old college student. I am a new mom and I currently go to school online working on my bachelors in elementary education and doing all of my classes online. I have worked for daycares, nannied, and have worked with special needs children. I also babysit very often, watching kids from ages...
Bailey can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Bailey is awesome! It is obvious that she has great knowledge of caring for kids. She keeps us informed while we're out and is so fantastic and engaging with our son. He loves her. We appreciate her dependability, as well as her willingness to help out and be...

Marie W.

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Dania R.


Locust Grove, VA

$13-15/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Mother of 2. Experienced with caring for family members of my own with disabilities or illnesses. Caregiving with love is key!
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Kathryn M.


Culpeper, VA

$13-15/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Babysitter And Child Caregiver.

I went on a missions trip to Jamaica, while I was there I volunteered at a special needs orphanage, and I immediately fell in love with the kids there. I have taken care of children one on one who had cerebral palsy, down syndrome, autism, etc. I have also volunteered at Bristow Run in the preschool special education. I have...
I am loving, caring, nurturing mother that had worked with infants and school aged children in a daycare setting and I've had experience with children with special needs as well. For the last 17 years I've been in the ID/DD field working with young and old adults in a residential and day program setting.
Tiffany can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Monet J.


Locust Grove, VA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Full-time Or Part-time Caregiver

I have 14 years experience working with children from ages newborn to 16 years of age. I have worked in a children's daycare facility, I have operated my own daycare, and just recently was a nanny for a special needs child. I love working with children.
Monet can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Luwendia L.


Culpeper, VA

$18-50/hr12 yrs exp

I am at a point in my life where I get to work to care for individuals who otherwise may not be able to independently. I began my work in the US Army. I then entered into home health care, end of life care, and assisting those I could. My desire is to work according to a plan that works for my client's well-being and personal...
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Ryan B.


Culpeper, VA

$14-19/hr5 yrs exp

Offering in home child care for all ages! I have an extensive background in healthcare, but left after the birth of my daughter to be a stay at home mom. My mom was a preschool teacher for over a decade, and I found a love for caring for children while volunteering in her classroom all throughout junior high and high school....
Ryan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I have been in the caregiving field for close to 20 years, from working with children in a child care setting to working with teenagers to adults in a day program as well as residential setting. I have experience with working with special needs, ID/DD, seizure disorders as well as children and adults on the Spectrum. I am a very...
Loving and caring mommy of a 1-year-old. I absolutely love babies as I've experienced babysitting all throughout high school. I have also worked at a Pediatric clinic which taught me a lot about care for children. I am very understanding and willing to accommodate to any special needs or requests. Hoping to entertain and help...
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Autumn C.


Culpeper, VA

$18-23/hr2 yrs exp

Autumn

Hello! My name is Autumn, I am 19 and have been working in the healthcare field for about 2 and a half years now and absolutely love it, trying to find something one on one instead of long term care facilities! I can help with ADL's, grocery shopping, doctors appointments, visits, feeding, bathing, personal hygiene and so much...
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Talatha Y.


Culpeper, VA

$13-15/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

I have been a caregiver to the elderly children and special needs for over 15 years. I have been in my current position for 12 years. I enjoy helping people and that's why I do what I do.
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Kathryn M.


Culpeper, VA

$13-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver Available

Hi! My name is Katie! I am an experienced childcare provider with 10 years of experience. I also have skills in working with children and adults with disabilities which I have 10 years of experience with. I have worked at daycares, spend two years as a special needs teachers assistant, have baby sat for many ages since I was of...
Kathryn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Jessalyn R.


Sumerduck, VA

$23/hr5 yrs exp

20 Year Old Nanny

Hi Everyone! My name is Jessalyn, I am a 20-year-old college student fully online. I have five years of babysitting/nanny experience with all different types of children and age groups. With three years of them being in the special needs population and ABA therapy. I have also worked with children with severe medical conditions...
Jessalyn can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Mackenzie F.


Fredericksburg, VA

$18-22/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny For Life

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a 25-year-old who loves kids. I started out as a lifeguard and swim instructor and transitioned into babysitting/nanny. Since then I have gained experience with twins, multiples and special needs children. I will be going to school for my bachelors in Psychology. I grew up in a family of caretakers. My three sisters...
Mackenzie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"MacKenzie babysat for us for the last 4 years. Pre-Pandemic she would watch our son (now 9) almost every Saturday night. We always looked forward to date night and our son always looked forward to a "play date" with MacKenzie. We've only allowed 3 babysitters,...

Tracey S.

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Heather A.


Fredericksburg, VA

$13-15/hr10 yrs exp

I have over 15 years of experience caring for children and adults of all ages and abilities. I also have experience with preemies, special needs, behavioral needs, and senior care. I have a medical background as a cna where I worked in nursing homes, ventilator, Alzheimer's, and traumatic brain injury units. I have references,...
Heather can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Heather was one of our favorite providers. She took great care of all our children (4) including one with severe mental health and one with heart problems. She always went above and beyond, stayed late if needed, and was available with short notice. We would still...

Jesika C.

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Morgan S.


Fredericksburg, VA

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

HI!

I have been babysitting since I was around 14 years old. I have experience with special needs children as well as seniors. My professional skills and what makes me stand out! I have been a professional cook/private cook. I have a bachelors in financing and business. Over 15 years of experience now. I can drive larger vehicles,...
Morgan can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"My name is Dea. We met through care.com. My husband and I interviewed her and talked to her for a little over two hours. She was at the meet up spot around an half an hour earlier and didn't mind waiting for us. While we initially didn't go with her we'd like to...

Dea J.

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Amber H.


Catlett, VA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Loving And Caring Babysitter

I am a 30-year-old mother to 3 kids. I have tons of experience in watching kids of all ages ranging from infant to 9 years old. I do have experience taking care of special needs children and multiples. I am attentive, caring, and hands-on. I am willing to do some light housekeeping. I enjoy the outdoors and doing arts and...
Amber can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Amber babysat our triplets when they were 2-3 y/o. She is extremely patient with younger kids. She took them for long walks and to play outside often, which we loved! Amber was reliable, on time, and stayed late when she could if we needed extra help or needed to...

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Selena C.


Spotsylvania, VA

$13-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full And Part time Caregiver Available

I am passionate about what I do because I desire to see all those who have difficulty with life succeed. My compassionate and loving manner will help the individual reach their greatest potential. I have specialized training for children diagnosed with autism and developmental disorders, learning disabilities, ADHD, language...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lignum, VA

Theresa A.

4.0

Theresa is an extremely dependable worker, she has her head on straight, and always does her best to give proper care to whomever she is taking care of. Though it is still a good idea to give any caretaker a proper run-down of how to take care of the person the caregiver will be looking after, she...

- Thomas M.

Bailey P.

5.0

Bailey is an amazing babysitter and is very kind, trustworthy, and responsible.

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Mackenzie F.

5.0

MacKenzie is everything you look for in a nanny for your children. She's reliable, experienced, fun, and is wonderful with both our infant and toddler. She quickly adopts your parenting style and we would highly recommend her to anyone.

- Adrienne H.

Heather A.

5.0

Heather was one of our favorite providers. She took great care of all our children (4) including one with severe mental health and one with heart problems. She always went above and beyond, stayed late if needed, and was available with short notice. We would still employ her if she was local!

- Jesika C.

Morgan S.

5.0

My name is Dea. We met through care.com. My husband and I interviewed her and talked to her for a little over two hours. She was at the meet up spot around an half an hour earlier and didn't mind waiting for us. While we initially didn't go with her we'd like to recommend her for other young...

- Dea J.

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