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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Norfolk, VA

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Norfolk, VA

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Tonja F.


Norfolk, VA

$13-17/hr • 1 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a friendly supportive caregiver. I have a nephew who is high functioning autistic, who I raised for a good part of his childhood. I have been a caregiver for a family who has a 3-year-old who is non verbal autistic for the past year. I have studied special needs in school and in my free time. I have two references contact me...
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Sabrina M.


Norfolk, VA

$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And I Love To Go On Adventures

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Errands. I worked with special needs kids, was in the navy and in CPR certified
Sabrina can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Sabrina is absolutely wonderful! She is always on time (early every day actually) and makes our children smile. Our littlest absolutely adores her and runs to her each time she comes through the door. She keeps them on their schedule, takes them on walks, and is so...

Chantale G.

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Diamond R.


Norfolk, VA

$15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a caregiver with five years of experience, and I'm passionate about helping children grow, develop, and learn. I have a creative and friendly personality, and I am very comfortable enforcing household rules. I believe in open communication with parents, and I am happy to provide regular updates on their child's day. I am...
Diamond can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Punctual and respectful. Would hire again! "

Care member

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Tara A.


Norfolk, VA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Energetic, Dependable, And Experienced Child-Care Giver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children for well over 13 years. I have 10 1/2 years of nanny/ babysitting/personal assistant experience and 3 years of experience as a Behavior Interventionist, where I worked one-on-one with children who have special needs. Currently I am working in a multidisciplinary pediatric clinic for speech,...
Tara can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Tara cared for our busy 3 year old and 6 month old baby for almost a year. She is a wonderful caregiver who loves to teach, create, and help your children develop. She created sensory mats for our kiddos which they loved and did art projects to decorate our...

Callie M.

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Sarah G.


Norfolk, VA

$15/hr • 9 yrs exp

My name is Sarah I am a 28-year-old navy wife, located in Norfolk, and currently a housewife looking to do babysitting in my home. I have 1 little boy, his name is W and he is 6 years old. I love children, and I have about 10 years experience in all ages and experience with special needs as my son is Autistic. References...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Dependable, on time,clear thinker."

Delaina B.

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Frances E.


Norfolk, VA

$21-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun, Dynamic Sitter Available Immediately

Hello! Thank you for visiting my profile. I'm Franni and I have lived in Hampton Roads all my life. I have always loved working with children. As a high school student, I consistently held babysitting jobs, often with military families in my area. My senior year, I had an internship with John B. Dey Elementary working with third...
Frances can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Franni is an excellent sitter. She has helped me with my boys for 3 years for occasional sitting. She is always on time and does more than asked"

Jeffrey T.

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Lucy V.


Norfolk, VA

$13-18/hr • 2 yrs exp

Special Need info

I have lots of special needs experience as my younger cousin has very severe autism and is non-verbal and I have babysat for her now 12 years. I have a heart for children with different abilities and am going to start volunteering at the children's hospital very soon.
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Lindsay N.


Norfolk, VA

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Seeking Part Time Position

Hello, my name is Lindsay and I am a special education teacher. I work part time and I would love to help your child after school. I have experience with sign language, ABA, helping with any academic work, knowledgeable with IEPs, will help advocate for your child.
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Emma C.


Norfolk, VA

$30-38/hr • 1 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

Comfortable nannying for children with special needs; use positive behavior supports often and have experience with many low incipient disabilities like ADHD, ASD, and emotional/behavioral disorders. Less confident in multiple and severe disabilities but willing to learn.
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Brittany H.


Norfolk, VA

$14-19/hr • 1 yrs exp

Brittany's Dependable Care

As a Stay at Home Mom of soon to be 5 kiddos, I know how important finding someone you can rely on to care for your kids is. I've been a Mom for 10 years and I love every minute of it. I grew up as the oldest out of many kiddos. Some of which were on the Autism Spectrum, Had food Allergies and had ADHD. I helped take care of...
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Andrea L.


Norfolk, VA

$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

Assisted with Down syndrome as well and cerebral palsy. I provide bathing, incontinent car, transferring, dressing, feeding, socializing, activities, laundry, meal prep, light housekeeping for the client only.
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Shante T.


Norfolk, VA

$15-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

I previously cared for Children with autism and ADHD. I have cared for elderly patients with dementia. I have cared for a patient who was on a respirator, who had a g-tube and also a catheter. I have dealt with a person who was deaf and partially blind.
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Scott B.


Norfolk, VA

$13-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

I've Got Your Back

Over the past 5 years, I have worked to serve the underprivileged. and youth who were at risk of being removed from their school or home. In addition, I worked at a school to help at risk children by helping them with life skills and collaborating with teachers and parents to help them succeed. Over the past year, I have worked...
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Brooke R.


Norfolk, VA

$13-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

I have worked in group homes for 4 years. Assisting with down syndrome, diabetes, mental retardation, brain damage, and autism. I've showered dressed and transferred clients and much more.
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Michelle P.


Norfolk, VA

$13-50/hr • 15 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as cheerful, social and fun I like caring for people with special needs because I enjoy taking care of others I'm looking for a job that is flexible and allows me to help others I started caring for people with special needs when I was in my mid 20's. In my spare time, I like to camp, work on...
I have a passion for helping those who may need it. I have experience with special needs in various fields as my cousin has autism, I've assisted a child on the spectrum in group settings, I also have taken classes. I am in a peer helping class in which is an integrated class where regular education students help special...
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Jaronda F.


Norfolk, VA

$18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been in the health field for over 20yrs. I've worked with many patients with different ailments, disabilities, and equipment. I'm a patient and caring person who can provide care for any age group. Very passionate about my work and will take on any challenge.
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Stephanie B.


Norfolk, VA

$13-18/hr • 2 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant/ DSP

I am a certified nursing assistant (15years) Dsp direct support professional. I have worked with many age group of wonderful people.
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Hope L.


Norfolk, VA

$13-18/hr • 1 yrs exp

I serve in the children's ministry at my church where I supervise children and lead them in activities. I have also worked in a nursing home as a certified nursing assistant for 1 and a half years caring for residents. This has given me caregiving experience and a love for helping others. My brother is also severely disabled and...
I'm Maria, 53 years old I live in Norfolk. I have 11 years of experience taking care of special child care like autism. Assist their hygiene, shower , grocery , wash clothes and folded put it in a proper closets and cabinets, cook and do some house chores. I also had the experience of taking good care of those with high function...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Norfolk, VA

Sabrina M.

5.0

Sabrina is absolutely wonderful! She is always on time (early every day actually) and makes our children smile. Our littlest absolutely adores her and runs to her each time she comes through the door. She keeps them on their schedule, takes them on walks, and is so attentive. We wish we could keep...

- Chantale G.

Diamond R.

5.0

Punctual and respectful. Would hire again!

- Care member

Tara A.

5.0

Tara cared for our busy 3 year old and 6 month old baby for almost a year. She is a wonderful caregiver who loves to teach, create, and help your children develop. She created sensory mats for our kiddos which they loved and did art projects to decorate our playroom. Not only that she went above...

- Callie M.

Sarah G.

5.0

Dependable, on time,clear thinker.

- Delaina B.

Frances E.

5.0

Franni is an excellent sitter. She has helped me with my boys for 3 years for occasional sitting. She is always on time and does more than asked

- Jeffrey T.

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

Average Rating4.9 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Norfolk, VA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.