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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 February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Norfolk, VA

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Frances E.


Norfolk, VA

$21-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun, Dynamic Sitter Available Immediately

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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Victoria S.


Norfolk, VA

$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Victorias Intro

Hey Families!!!!! I am looking forward to spending time and helping your loved ones out. I have a wide range of interests, I am pretty versatile and get a long with many people. I respect everyone (even on those days when someone might not be kind) and am professional. What I am bringing to the table...
Victoria can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

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Alexandra P.


Norfolk, VA

$18/hr • 3 yrs exp

Affordable & Accessible Care

Hi, my name is Alex! I have 2 years experience working with children and adults with special needs in a professional and private setting, I have worked with various breeds of dogs, and served as a live-in care aide for an elderly woman for 8 months. You could say I'm a jack of all trades! I have worked for local governments...
Alexandra can also help with: Companionship, personal care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, transportation & more
Skills:

CPR

Lindsey W.


Norfolk, VA

$13-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

After School And Summer Available

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Currently a TA in Albemarle county schools. Worked with all ages. Daycare, in-home, home programmer and school systems. 20 plus experience and excellent references

Lindsey W.


Norfolk, VA

$13-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Early Mornings, After School Or Summer Part Time

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Interested in looking to help a family out part time. I currently work as an Para in the school division. Just moved here and left a family of 3 years. Will do long term. Worked with all ages as well as special needs children. 20 plus years experience, dependable and excellent references.
Lindsey can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Lindsey is excellent with both kids and animals. She has ample experience with kids in the school systems in the area, both general education and special education. She is a very hard worker!"

Lindsay G.

Alicia M.


Norfolk, VA

$13-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hello! I am Alicia! I'm a stay at home mother to two kiddos aged 3 months and 15 months. I'm offering daycare/babysitting services IN MY HOME, located near Chesapeake Blvd and Fishermans Rd in Norfolk. I'm available 5am-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. We are a pet friendly house hold! Please feel free to reach out with any...
Alicia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

4.0
"Alicia will strive above and beyond for your family! She is a dedicated worker and is passionate about childcare and pet care. She has shown to be dependable, flexible, and friendly. An excellent choice all around."

Casey S.

Alicia M.


Norfolk, VA

$15-19/hr • 1 yrs exp

Special Care For Special Kids

I have experience doing personal care for down syndrome. I helped him on and off the bus, transfers in and out of his wheelchair, I made meals, bath time, and helped with physical therapy. I have tutored ADHD first grader and helped her with her homework pages and reading. I truly believe that special kids deserve some special...

Carrie Elizabeth B.


Norfolk, VA

$10-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hey there, I am Carrie . I was a nanny for two amazing kids before I joined the Navy and was living in Georgia. I have helped raise my five younger sisters (one whom has special needs) due to my parents always working. I love working with children very much! I do have reliable transportation, love animals and playing games...
Carrie Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Juliana E.


Norfolk, VA

$13-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

As a registered nurse currently completing my graduate studies to become a family nurse practitioner, I have extensive experience caring for others. My most recent experience is working with children with special needs in schools across the island of Oahu. I am committed to providing reliable and high-quality care, and I always...
Juliana can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Patricia P.


Norfolk, VA

$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Energetic Experienced Nanny

About Me Currently a gymnastics instructor in the evenings at Excalibur gymnastics I have worked at two professional daycare facilities as a lead prek teacher and an infant/toddler caregiver Learning ASL, and have extensive experience with children with special needs/develop delays I have 11 siblings and thrive in any kind...
Patricia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Christine B.


Virginia Beach, VA

$13-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

I have worked as a bus aide. With elementary to high school students. Also have worked with special needs children. I worked at that job for 3 years.
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Christina is very good with children, is reliable."

Ann S.

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Marian T.


Virginia Beach, VA

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Independent Contracting Caregiver

I have 20 years of experience and empathetic personal caregiver with advance cooking and healthcare skills with elderly, disabilities Alzheimer's and dementia as well as special needs.
Marian can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, personal care, meal prep, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Marian is very articulate and thorough. She will make sure your loved one is taken care of and will clean up after herself. She will also work other days besides the ones hired if needed. She is professional and is always on time or early for her shift. You can't...

Glenda G.

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Samantha P.


Virginia Beach, VA

$22-35/hr • 5 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with children of all ages from newborns to 13-year-old . I have experience with special needs children including working with a child who has autism. I am patient and very loving. I always treat all children as if they are my own with respect to the various needs and disciplines that the parent's desire.
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Samantha watched my two very young sons (age 1.5 and 5 mos) and was extremely caring, sweet, punctual and creative. She had a whole list of activities to do with them and even brought her own home made sensory bags, string for games, etc. Its clear that when...

Terryn L.

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Courteney N.


Portsmouth, VA

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun, Caring Nanny For Hire!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm so glad to meet you! My name is Courteney, and I am a paraprofessional for the pre-k program in the public school system. I have the entire summer off and I'm looking for a family that could use my expertise in child care. Although I work with the 4-5-year-old age daily, I'm also a mother to three beautiful boys and have...
Courteney can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Courteney is a jewel. I can tell she is an amazing mother and educator just by the way she treated my boys. My youngest has an ultra rare syndrome and she treated him like any other child, which is extremely hard to find in this community. She came in with ideas...

Renea B.

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Melissa B.


Virginia Beach, VA

$22-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Certified Teacher And Mother Of 4

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I'm a mother to four amazing adult children (18+). I was a stay-at-home mom for 13 years and have experience in homeschooling. I hold a Master's degree in Special Education, a Bachelor's degree in accounting, and I am the Children's Ministry Director for my church. I plan and direct a camp for children with special needs each...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Melissa took such wonderful care of our 3 children. They are a high energy bunch, but she had no trouble keeping them entertained and under control. They enjoyed their time with her and we felt such relief knowing they were in good hands. We would absolutely...

Meghan S.

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Melissa B.


Virginia Beach, VA

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a mother to four amazing adult children (18+). I was a stay-at-home mom for 13 years and have experience in homeschooling. I hold a Master's degree in Special Education, a Bachelor's degree in accounting, and volunteer as the lead coordinator for Children's Ministry in my church. I plan and direct a camp for children with...
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Brooke C.


Virginia Beach, VA

$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello there, my name is Brooke. I am originally from Vermont but, I have resided in Virginia Beach for the last 15 years. I have experience with special needs and seniors with dementia. Being a caregiver is hard work but, very rewarding! I am honest, trustworthy, and do not mind really getting in there and providing the services...
Brooke can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, dementia, errands
5.0
"Brooke was a wonderful caregiver to have taking care of my parents. Her care went so far beyond expectations that it was inspiring. She was truly devoted to my parents' care at a point where my Dad needed constant monitoring due to ALS. She brought empathy and...

Andrew G.

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Arianna M.


Portsmouth, VA

$20/hr • 5 yrs exp

My Name Is Arianna But Y'all Can Call Me Ari. I Am A Small Time Business Owner.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as energetic, empathetic, and ambitious. In my spare time, I like to read, draw/paint and play pokemon. I'm overall a very crafty person and when I'm not crafting I'm enjoying nature. My skills include crafting along with any other activity. I am a pretty good cook and I make sure I make exactly...
Arianna can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She's amazing with my babies. They love her to death. My favorite sitter!!"

Alexandria J.

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Dana S.


Virginia Beach, VA

$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Babysitter Available!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello!! I am senior at Virginia Wesleyan University in Virginia Beach, VA and am majoring in elementary education! I love helping children learn and grow their minds through knowledge and health through various activities! I love the outdoors and am a certified lifeguard so I would love to take the kids out to the pool or other...
Dana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Dana has been an amazing asset to our family! My husband and I have very crazy work schedules and she has been incredibly flexible with our schedules. I have a 1 year old and almost 3 year old and she manages both children very well. My son always gets excited when...

Micaela C.

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Wendy O.


Chesapeake, VA

$13-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

I will provide care for your seniors, children, or fur babies when you're unable to. I have been a nurse for over 20 years and specialize in pediatrics and senior care. I worked in a pediatric clinic for over 10 years and I have worked in Skilled Nursing and Long Term Care for seniors for over 5 years. I have been in home health...
Wendy can also help with: Personal care
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

5.0
"My spouse is not Senior he is only 50 but double amputee and needs assistance. Wendy is great with him. She drives him to appointments, shopping or wherever he needs to go. She also helps me with chores."

Helen S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Norfolk, VA

Lindsey W.

5.0

Lindsey is excellent with both kids and animals. She has ample experience with kids in the school systems in the area, both general education and special education. She is a very hard worker!

- Lindsay G.

Alicia M.

4.0

Alicia will strive above and beyond for your family! She is a dedicated worker and is passionate about childcare and pet care. She has shown to be dependable, flexible, and friendly. An excellent choice all around.

- Casey S.

Christine B.

5.0

Christina is very good with children, is reliable.

- Ann S.

Marian T.

5.0

Marian is very articulate and thorough. She will make sure your loved one is taken care of and will clean up after herself. She will also work other days besides the ones hired if needed. She is professional and is always on time or early for her shift. You can't find a better CNA.

- Glenda G.

Samantha P.

5.0

Sam was hired to do overnight care for our one month old. She was happy to undergo an interview process and her communication once hired while was very clear and effective. She asked all the pertinent questions and we had no fear letting her watch our newest addition. I strongly recommend Sam for...

- Vivian B.

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

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Norfolk, VA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.