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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 $17/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Newport News, VA

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Vicki W.


Newport News, VA

$13-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I take pride in having 30 years experience in the Care giving field. I am highly skilled in assisting diverse individuals, including individuals with Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Developmental and Developmental Disabilities, and serious Mental Illness - with personal care, home care, activities of daily living, living skills,...
My passion for working with children with special needs began as a child as I observed my youngest brother receive early intervention services for speech and OT. As a teenager, I provided care within my neighborhood for a child with autism. After high school, I had a M-F part time job as a caregiver with Public Partnerships for...
My main area of expertise is with ASD. Other things I've been experienced in is seizure attendance and g-tube feeding. Please message me so I can talk about you loved one's specific needs.
Dedicated and compassionate childcare professional with experience in providing top-notch care to children of all ages and abilities. As a prior nanny and devoted mother with some experience as a behavioral technician in ABA therapy for autism and other diagnoses, I've had the privilege of working with children from diverse...

Karen P.


Newport News, VA

$13-15/hr2 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver For The Summer

I am a special education teacher for students at the elementary level. I have experience teaching students with emotional/behavioral disorders. Specifically, I have experience working with children who have ASD, Asperger's, Bipolar, Anxiety, Depression, ADD, ADHD, as well as learning disorders.
I am Wilma and I am 31-year-old I have experience with autistic kids, cerebral palsy and ADHD. I am very patient, warm and lots of attention. Very creative: arts and crafts Dancing and always up to an adventure to engage the kids.

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

CPR

First Aid

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Emma M.


Poquoson, VA

$16-30/hr10 yrs exp

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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & 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: Personal care, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, hospice services, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

Licensed Nurse

5.0
"Heather was an absolute gift from the Lord to my family in the final weeks of our Mother's care. We needed her nursing skills, her heart and compassion for those in her care, and her genuine kindness in our home. She was above professional standards that we were...

Ann S.

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Kaitlyn H.


Hampton, VA

$13-20/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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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

Care member

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Makeba G.


Hampton, VA

$13-20/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, personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

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Eleanor S.


Hampton, VA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

I'm a reliable and creative person. I have 5 years of experience working for families with kids between 2 months - 14 years old. I have some experience with special needs children. I can help with housekeeping, snacks/meal prep, and homework. I hope to provide a safe and supportive environment for all children I work with.
Eleanor can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & 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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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 Rating4.9 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Newport News, VA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 60 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.