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Georgette B.
Richmond, VA
$14-19/hr
Hi I'm 18 years old and I work for ARC. I work with kids as well as adults who are disabled. I am CPR and first aide trained I'm also working towards getting my med certification so I can pass out meds. I started working in this field because my little sister has Down syndrome and every since I was 16 I fell in love with this...
Hi my name is Glendora and I am a certified CNA and is CPR/First Aid/AED certified for Adults and pediatrics. I drove a special need school bus for 6 years as well as taking care of my granddaughter with a terminal illness. I have cared for clients with ALS and strokes. I am fun and energetic and would be a great asset to your...
Glendora can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
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
Hi my name is Glendora and I am a special needs bus driver for HCPS. I've been transporting elementary and high school students with Autism, Speech delays, mobility challenges, developmental delays, social and emotional delays for 5. 5 years. I also help care for my granddaughter who has health and developmental delays as well....
Celitta B.
Richmond, VA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi, Glad to be a service to your loved one. I have 20 years experience as a CNA, caregiver and special needs caregiver. I worked in groups homes and apartments settings with ppl living with special needs. I personally gained experience with ppl living with autism and ADHD over the year from family members and raising one for...
Tiffany G.
Richmond, VA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I have 10+ years of experience in the heath field. I've worked in hospitals, assisted living facilities, home health as a medical assistant, Phlebotomist and medication technician. I have also have 10+ years with special needs which consist of autism, down syndrome and intellectual disability in home settings and community....
Tiffany can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, dementia, respite care, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Tiffany is a hard worker and makes a special effort to connect with my dad. She is dependable, conscientious and compassionate."
Jackie J.
Cilicia D.
Richmond, VA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Cilicia everyone calls me CC its not just my nickname its also easier to remember and pronounce. I am 26 years old. I've been working with children my entire life whether it was with my six younger siblings or working in Child Care. I also have a cousin on the spectrum with autism that I work with weekly. I'm...
Cilicia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"CC was great with my toddlers and had them in bed right on time. She also picked up and folded laundry after they went to bed. So nice to come home to everything being put away!"
Sydney K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have raised one beautiful daughter and helped raise my three beautiful godchildren , who are now grown. I worked in the corporate world for many years until 2 years ago when I took my first job as a nanny of 3 beautiful girls. It was an amazing. 2-1/2 year experience... and I still see the girls occasionally. I have...
Sandra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sandy, was an awesome loving nanny to my 3 girls. I needed someone in a pinch because my previous nanny bailed on me last minute, and she was there! She has cared for my girls (10,8,2) for the last 2.5 yrs while I was in full time school. She is dependable and...
Jessica B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with special needs individuals, Tova trained, CPR, medication certified, and fully vaccinated. Certified CNA
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Rae I am a 23-year-old caregiver looking for a family to help. I have been doing childcare for about 9 years and started working with disabled kids about 3 years ago. I have experience with kids of all ages and abilities. I am compassionate, knowledgeable of disabilities, hardworking, and fun for kids. I will...
5.0
"I am a Physical Therapist. I got to work along Rea with a family we know. She takes amazing care of the kids in which she is hired. She truly loves her families. She implements the programs the families want implanted. She is observant and attentive to a...
Andrea L.
Sue Z.
Richmond, VA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a Virginia native living primarily in Richmond. I am professional, knowledgeable, widely experienced, reliable, and passionate about providing compassionate and individualized care to my clients. My schedule is flexible, my preference is part time or short term opportunities. While I am comfortable with all ages, I am not a...
Sue can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, personal care, respite care
5.0
"Sue was fantastic. On time, great conversationalist, and you can tell she really loves what she does. I would highly recommend her to anyone. "
Al S.
Sue Z.
Richmond, VA
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Virginia native living in Richmond. I am professional, knowledgeable, widly experienced, reliable, and passionate about providing compassionate and individualized care to my clients. My schedule is flexible, my preference is part time or short term opportunities. While I am comfortable with all ages, I am not a nanny and...
5.0
"I absolutely cannot say enough wonder things about Sue! From the first point of contact all the way through my surgery she has been amazing from the start.
I needed temporary care as I was flying in from California to Virginia for cosmetic surgery - liposuction...
Megan L.
5.0
(1)
I am skilled in specialized cases including hospice and will accept $25-30/hour for those case types. I am a licensed CNA. I am CPR and First Aid certified as well. I have a registered medication aide certification with insulin module. I have a B. S N. in Public Health/Healthcare Management and pursuing my master's degree. I...
Elizabeth can also help with: Respite care, personal care, visiting nurse, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Elizabeth worked as a caregiver for me for approx 10 weeks, part time, on a temporary assignment. She cared for my 88 year old mother, on weekend nights, while she recovered from a broken leg. The patient was non weight bearing for 8 of these 10 weeks....
Jann A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been in childcare for a little over five years, and have learned a lot from being a daycare teacher assistant. I have plenty of experience working with infants and toddlers, and have worked with school aged kids as well. Just a few years ago I was a home health aid for a sweet little girl who has special needs. Additionally...
5.0
"Carson is so awesome! She is super sweet and very flexible. My daughter is on the spectrum and she is just amazing with her. She just has this natural knack for children. We are so lucky to have found her!"
Damaris C.
5.0
(1)
Experienced and educated non medical care provider available to assist you or your family member with keeping you/them safe in the home. Can provide total care to just supervision/companionship. Have experience with the elderly, Dementia/Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, developmental disabled, mentally challenged, and PTSD. Also have...
Janet N.
Henrico, VA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time Babysitter, Nanny, Date Night/Extended Care, Light House Keeping
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I believe reading is the basis for success throughout your child's school career and life. During the pandemic, I worked with a severely Autistic non-verbal young adult, then a special needs elementary school student, as a virtual home tutor. I will share my love of arts and crafts, board games, and nature with your child....
Janet can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Janet has helped us out with after school care for our 2 children, homework help, and pet care over the last several months. She is very punctual, reliable, and helpful with some chores around the house as well. She did a great job with helping our middle school...
Kathryn N.
Jennifer M.
Henrico, VA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional Career Nanny Available For Evenings And Weekends.!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm Jennifer, aka Ms. Jenn, 41yrs old, I've been a professional career nanny for 22+ yrs. I'm experienced with newborns up to teens, as well as with multiples and special needs.
**My specialty & preference is newborn!**
I'm fully vaccinated & boosted twice, Covid conscious, as well as CPR & first aid certified. I have a good...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Miss Jenn has taken care of my girls for the past 2.5 years and is fantastic. She takes care of the whole family and I'd love to employ her forever -- if only I could justify the expense of a full-time nanny while my kids are in school! She is warm and caring and...
Beth C.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Saturdays + overnight (if needed)
Hi! I am a Mom of 2 grown girls, a retired Registered Nurse of 35 years with a concentration in pediatrics (8 years in NICU), CPR certified and have my own available transportation.
I am currently working M-F as a Nanny of 2 children (4yrs and 2years). I have been their Nanny for 4 years and...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nanny Jen has been an absolute life-saver as our Friday nanny the past few months! From the first day she arrived to take care of our 4 year old and 1 year old girls, Nanny Jen took care of everything with ease. She is wonderfully patient with the girls and is a...
Sarah R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Justine and I currently work in special education. I have worked with individuals with disabilities since the age of 12 and have many different experiences. Some of these include private tutor, camp counselor, attendant/care taker, teacher, sports coach, and mentor. I am looking for occasional care taking in the...
5.0
(8)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
**available weekdays starting February 20**
Hello! I have worked with children of all ages for many years. I ran a preschool and school age summer programs for over 20 years in Maryland. In Virginia, I have worked as a nanny for about 10 years. I raised two children of my own and few foster kids, too.
I'm very experienced,...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"My kids love Lisa! She has a deep well of experience so I feel very comfortable leaving our children in her expert care "
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mechanicsville, VA
Tiffany G.
5.0
Tiffany is a hard worker and makes a special effort to connect with my dad. She is dependable, conscientious and compassionate.
- Jackie J.
Cilicia D.
5.0
CC was great with my toddlers and had them in bed right on time. She also picked up and folded laundry after they went to bed. So nice to come home to everything being put away!
- Sydney K.
Sandra A.
5.0
Sandy is extremely compassionate toward children and the elderly. She truly desires what is best for them individually. We have literally been friends since were we babies. So I can tell you she is honest & trustworthy. She also has a wonderful sense of humor. You will know what she thinks because...
- Sherry M.
Rachel B.
5.0
I am a Physical Therapist. I got to work along Rea with a family we know. She takes amazing care of the kids in which she is hired. She truly loves her families. She implements the programs the families want implanted. She is observant and attentive to a child's needs. She loves, cares, and...
- Andrea L.
Sue Z.
5.0
Sue was fantastic. On time, great conversationalist, and you can tell she really loves what she does. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
- Al S.
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