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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lignum, VA

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of January 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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Theresa is very great she will do anything needed to help out. 10 out of 10 recommended."

Kimberly A.

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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 22-year-old college student. I currently go to a university 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 newborn-13 years old. I am...
Bailey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Bailey is an amazing babysitter and is very kind, trustworthy, and responsible."

Care member

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Dania R.


Locust Grove, VA

$12-15/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!
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:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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Talatha Y.


Culpeper, VA

$10-15/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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Linda J.


Culpeper, VA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nurse Aide 27 Years Experience

I am very compassionate about my daily responsibilities. I have worked with Autistic needs, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, paraplegic, mental health and I am always willing to learn more.
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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Heather A.


Fredericksburg, VA

$10-15/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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

CNA

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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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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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/hr9 yrs exp

Loving And Caring Babysitter

I am a 29-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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"My 16 month old loves Amber. They play together, eat lunch, listen to songs, and as I've grown to know Amber, I am comfortable with them going outside together for walks in the neighborhood. She has even gotten my difficult sleeper down for naps. She is great with...

Jessica S.

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Selena C.


Spotsylvania, VA

$10-30/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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Joyce M.


Fredericksburg, VA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Are you looking for a dependable, caring, fun and experienced Nanny/Babysitter for your child? Look no further! Hello! My name is Joyce, and I am a highly qualified and dedicated caregiver and child care professional. With 4 years of experience and a interest for working with children, I am confident that I can provide your...
Joyce can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Joyce was great! Our kids are a bit of a handful but Joyce had no issue keeping them on track. Excellent communication throughout and pleasure to work with"

Abel B.

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Destiny W.


Fredericksburg, VA

$23-50/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a college student in the area. I have experience not only from years of home sitting but also providing childcare in a daycare and various church groups. I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. As well as, cleaning up around the house and making meals. This includes; laundry, dishes, organizing, sweeping ,...
Destiny can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Destino was puntual and experience. My 7 month old baby girl normally fusses anytime I leave her but my baby girl was so calm with her she fell asleep almost immediately. I hope to hire again."

Care member

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Shannan P.


Stafford, VA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Trustworthy with over 20 years of experience watching children. I have been a homeschool mom for the last 12 years and had an in home daycare on Fort Belvoir. I have cared for children from newborn born to teenagers. I assisted in preparing meals, bathing, bedtime, homework, and reading activities. I can also help with light...
Shannan can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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.

- Care member

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.

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.

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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