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Misty P.


Newport, VA

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

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I love caring for people. No matter the challenges they face, having proper care shouldn't be one of them. I have been in the nursing field for over 20 years and have cared for 100s of different people from all walks of life.
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Erika R.


Blacksburg, VA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Erika! I am a Blacksburg native who loves caring for little ones! I am not currently looking to take on many regular hours as I am working several part-time positions. Potentially open to considering a few hours midday T/Th depending on my availability. I have been working with infants (my sweet spot!) & children...
Erika can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Erika has been the most incredible nanny to our one-year-old! In addition to being one of the most professional people we've ever worked with, she brings so much joy and excitement to her everyday interactions with our child. Our daughter was so happy to see her...

Meryl M.

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Kylie B.


Blacksburg, VA

$12-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny And Babysitting

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Kylie and I am a Masters of Social Work professional. I have been watching children for the past 16 years though babysitting and helping my single mom raise foster children through a therapeutic foster care agency. We specialized in teens moms for 8 years, and then had a sibling group of five kids ages 2-8 move out...
Kylie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kylie is awesome with our children. Highly recommend her! Kids love her."

Stone M.

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Gianna M.


Blacksburg, VA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Gianna M.

Hello! My name is Gianna, I study Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience at Virginia Tech University. I've been babysitting for 6 years and one of my most recent jobs was nannying for a family of 5 children, all under 8 years old, including a child with special needs. I love working with kids because they bring me great joy...
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Madelyn G.


Blacksburg, VA

$18/hr8 yrs exp

College Student Nanny Bio

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Madelyn! I am a psychology and criminology student at Virginia Tech. With 8 years of childcare experience, I specialize in providing compassionate care to children of all ages, including those with special needs. I am firm but engaging, fun and am passionate about helping kids grow. My childcare experience started...
Madelyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Mary C.


Blacksburg, VA

$14-25/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hello!! I am a college grad who is available to babysit all summer and into the fall. I have been babysitting for almost 7 years. I have experience working closely with children with special needs, infants, and toddlers.
Mary can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

I have been apart of Special Olympics for years and have worked with many students with ADHD and ADD throughout a program called Success.
I have been a PCA and RMA in an assisted living for the last 5 years. I love working with the elderly and building a connection with them. I want to make sure that no matter what the condition that everyone is receiving the best quality of care. I also along with my other certifications am CPR/First Aid certified.
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Olivia S.


Blacksburg, VA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I have worked with children with special needs in a variety of scenarios, but my longest nannying experience was with an autistic child.
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Erika R.


Blacksburg, VA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Erika! I have been working with infants and children in many settings for 15 years. I have extensive experience with all ages- newborns through teens, as well as autism, ADHD, and other special needs developmental/speech delays, etc. I have experience with behavior management and AAC devices PECS, iPad. Open to...
I have over five years of experience working with children as a babysitter, lifeguard, swim coach, & swim instructor. For the past two years I have regularly babysat for two families, one with four girls who were aged one to five years years old when I began watching them and the other with three children aged two months to...
Natalie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Alaina G.


Christiansburg, VA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Let Me Love Your Kids

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I know I am not ready for children of my own, so I need an outlet for my kid-love now! I started out as a mother's helper when I was nine, and eventually worked my way up to babysitter and full-time nanny positions, especially during undergrad. I have cared for kids as young as three months and as old as 16 years. I also have...
Alaina can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alaina has been a fantastic addition to our family for over two years. I'm sad to lose her but wish her luck. Would be happy to provide detailed reference."

Brian E.

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Missy W.


Elliston, VA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny That Creates Smiles

I have helped my mom babysit when I was younger with all ages and I have worked as a Medical Assistant for 14+ years working with all ages including children with special needs. I worked with the special needs children during my lunch in Middle School
Missy can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Jessie R.


Radford, VA

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Can't Wait To Meet Your Family!

Hi! My name is Jessie, and I am 20 years old. I have about 6 years of experience with watching children. I can help with grocery shopping, crafts, carpooling, laundry, and pets! I have experience with special needs including Spina Bifida, delayed speech, and paralysis. Previously, I have sat for multiple children (around 6-10)...
Jessie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Jessie R.


Radford, VA

$18-50/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Jessie and I'm 20 years old. I would love to assist you with tasks such as outings, meal prep, laundry, light housework, hygiene, etc. I currently do part-time senior care with a 92-year-old helping with bathing, changing, medications, vitals, and feeding. I also have volunteered at an assisted living facility for...
Jessie can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands, personal care & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Reagan H.


Radford, VA

$12-15/hr3 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as bubbly, spontaneous, and humorous. I'm looking for a job that gives me a chance to connect with kiddos. I am in college full time, but am taking only online courses currently. I started working with kids when my siblings were born! There is a 10 year age gap between me and the second eldest...
Reagan can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Cheri S.


Dublin, VA

$32/hr10 yrs exp

Cheri S. , Bio.

Please let me introduce myself, I am an Ordained Minister as well as a Teacher. I have educational, medical, and ministerial background. I have worked in the field of education for over 20 years in the medical field for 18 and in the ministry for 30. I have an Associates in Business Administration, Bachelors in biblical science,...
Cheri can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Ariana W.


Christiansburg, VA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

All-In-One Sitter

Hi there! My name is Ariana. I'm 28 years old and I've been a social worker in child welfare for four years now. I am first aid, CPR, AED certified and I have worked as a substitute teacher, ABA therapist, and in-home counselor as well, so I'm also comfortable with all different types of abilities in children. I can assure your...
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Sara E.


Radford, VA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Cerebral Palsy & Special Needs

I have provided care for teenager with Spastic Cerebral Palsy (non-verbal, wheelchair) as well as taught special needs swim lessons. I am comfortable learning new skills to make your child's time with me as fun and easy as possible. I am available some weekends and evenings. I work full-time. Thanks!
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Hannah B.


Christiansburg, VA

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Hannah's Exciting Care Adventure

I'd describe my personality as fun, loving, and loyal. I like working with kids because I believe kids should have as much opportunity to do the things they like to do. I am studying to be a special education teacher. I'm looking for a job that allows me to help out families in need. I started working with kids when I was a...
Hannah can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Newport, VA

Erika R.

5.0

Erika has been the most incredible nanny to our one-year-old! In addition to being one of the most professional people we've ever worked with, she brings so much joy and excitement to her everyday interactions with our child. Our daughter was so happy to see her every day, and she worked with us...

- Meryl M.

Kylie B.

5.0

Kylie is awesome with our children. Highly recommend her! Kids love her.

- Stone M.

Alaina G.

5.0

Alaina has been a fantastic addition to our family for over two years. I'm sad to lose her but wish her luck. Would be happy to provide detailed reference.

- Brian E.

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