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Find special needs caregivers in Newport News, VA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Newport News, VA

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Newport News, VA

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Wilma K.


Newport News, VA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Wilma Im 33y I have experience with newborns to teenagers. Im CPR certified, epipen. I can cook, do light housekeeping. I have experience with special needs kids. I am strong driver. Kids would describe me as: Very creative and funny. I love do arts and crafts.
Wilma can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Emma M.


Poquoson, VA

$16-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

14 years of nannying experience . I have been caring for children since I was able to play with toddlers as a mother's helper as a young kid. As I grew, my responsibilities grew and soon I begin babysitting for family friends and eventually for other families. As an 8th grader, I trained with my guidance counselor to be a tutor...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Heather D.


Yorktown, VA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Everyone Should Be Treated Like Family

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nurse for 10+ years and most of my work has been with elderly, pediatric, and special needs families. I myself have a grandfather who is 100 years old, and want nothing but the best for him. I may not be able to help care for him (since he is out of state with my parents) but I can help care for your loved ones. I...
Heather can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care, companionship, hospice services, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

CNA

5.0
"Heather assisted in my husbands care for about a year and a half. Her caring nature, sense of humor, ability to problem solve issues was amazing during a difficult time. Heather is a dependable trustworthy person who give quality care-giving. My husband needs...

Julie B.

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Kaitlyn H.


Hampton, VA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience with nannying and babysitting for a long time. Kids of all ages and special needs kids. I have gone to school for medical assisting and began school for nursing so I am skilled in those fields as well. I have an almost 3-year-old daughter .
Kaitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We loved Kaitlyn! She was fantastic with our daughter. She really cares and is reliable."

Taylor B.

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Linda R.


Fort Eustis, VA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Previous Daycare/preschool Owner/director

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Cheerful, Kind, Compassionate Dependable, and Trustworthy I have four grown children of my own and hundreds out there that have forever touched my heart. I have many years of experience in childcare including several types of special needs. I owned and operated a daycare/preschool for 12 years. Also experienced with school...
Linda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Was very polite and gave plenty of attention to my son and tended to his needs! "

Care member

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Kailey W.


Hampton, VA

$13-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kailey. I'm currently enrolled in college part-time at Virginia Peninsula Community College. I have a great deal of child care experience, having volunteered alongside various elementary teachers at Cooper and Yorktown elementary schools, having babysat for many years, and having worked with infants-prek in a...
Kailey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Makeba G.


Hampton, VA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caring For Your Family Like Family

Hi, I am here to help with your Child care, Senior care and Special needs. A little bit about myself, I work full time Monday-Friday's with individuals with disabilities. Working with this population has allowed plenty of experience in areas to include, health and safety and leisure activities. I have completed several...
Makeba can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, dementia, personal care
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

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Koren R.


Carrollton, VA

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Caring For Your Children As If They Were My Own!

Recent honor graduate and sophomore in college, majoring in medicine. Due to my mother being a special education teacher, I've had the opportunity to work with children all my life, especially special needs (references if requested), so caring for children is second nature to me.
Koren can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Faith R.


Hampton, VA

$13-18/hr3 yrs exp

I have been babysitting for children since I was 12 and have experience with children with special needs.
Faith can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Albany G.


Fort Monroe, VA

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

Hello, My name is Albany. I am a compassionate and energetic Registered Nurse seeking to gain part-time employment through providing community-based care to the adult and pediatric population. I have been working in home health for the past 7 years and really enjoy it. I also have 5 years of hospital and nursing home experience...
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Dani G.


Hampton, VA

$15-16/hr3 yrs exp

I have had a mixture of paid and volunteer working hours caring for those with special needs. It is one of the most rewarding and inspiring positions to be in. Adding more joy and love into their lives makes me wake up and choose to go to work. It is more than just a passion to me, and for every person I assist, their smiles and...
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Tamra S.


Yorktown, VA

$13-16/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Carpooling. I currently teach kindergarten and 1st grade and have experience with special needs. I also previously worked as a home health aide and have a minor in Gerontology and work extensively with individuals with Alzheimer's.
Tamra can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Marissa D.


Hampton, VA

$21-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a military spouse looking for work preferably working with special needs children. I speak English and fluent in ASL. During summer vacation I volunteer at YMCA. I have experience working with children from infants to 12 years of age . I took a CPR class in high school and I never had it renewed but would be willing to...
Marissa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Heather D.


Yorktown, VA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Nurse By Trade- Mixing Fun And Care Together

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an LVN/LPN. I graduated nursing school in 2010. I absolutely love working with all children, as well as the elderly. My whole life has been spent working in special needs classrooms, hospitals, doctors offices, and patients homes (providing hospice and respite care). I love teaching all subjects, and continue to broaden my...
Heather can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

CNA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Emily! I have am a nanny with three year of experience! I have experience from newborns to 15 years old! I am also CPR certified as well as trained in first aid. I help with house cleaning, meal preparation, homework and transportation! I love working with children and adding them because the best they can ever...
Emily-ann can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Sarah H.


Poquoson, VA

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Sweet, Smart, And Responsible Nanny!

Hi everyone! I'm an incredibly fun-loving, patient, easy-going personality. My love for children led me to pursue a Psychology degree at UVA where I have graduated in 2016. I have spent the past six years teaching children how to sail at programs up and down the east coast. I am experienced with a wide variety of age groups and...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Emaya R.


Hampton, VA

$13-20/hr6 yrs exp

Personal Care Aide/ Direct Support Professional/ Medical Assistant

Hello my name is Emaya, I currently live in Hampton, Virginia. I have my own transportation. I do not feel comfortable around animals (sorry). I have 8+ years working with individuals with cerebral palsy and 5+ years working with adults with mild and severe intellectual disabilities. I am Personal care aide, CPR, Basic Life...
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Abby Q.


Hampton, VA

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Abby! I am a senior at URI studying psychology and human development & family sciences. I had the opportunity to work as a behavioral technician for the last two years, eventually working closely with the Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) as her intern. I am passionate about helping others and hope to explore...
I'm a good honest person I'm trustworthy and dependable, loyal easygoing reliable hard worker and I enjoy working
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Judia G.


Hampton, VA

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Judia, I'm a speech therapist (on a break) with 3 years of experience with treating and working with kids of all ages with varying needs.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Newport News, VA

Heather D.

5.0

Heather assisted in my husbands care for about a year and a half. Her caring nature, sense of humor, ability to problem solve issues was amazing during a difficult time. Heather is a dependable trustworthy person who give quality care-giving. My husband needs were great, and she exceeded all of...

- Julie B.

Kaitlyn H.

5.0

We loved Kaitlyn! She was fantastic with our daughter. She really cares and is reliable.

- Taylor B.

Linda R.

5.0

Was very polite and gave plenty of attention to my son and tended to his needs!

- Care member

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Ratings for Newport News, VA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Newport News, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 55 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.