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Margaret R.


Palmyra, VA

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Safety Is My Characteristic

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I am working as an Instructional Assistant for Burley - Moran elementary school in Charlottesville for our STAR program. I work with students from KG thru 4th grade in all levels . Autism Spectrum and special needs children Is my passion in all levels . I believe that safety and security of these amazing children is priority in...
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Lia H.


Palmyra, VA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Fun And Patient Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Lia and I love working with children of all ages and abilities! I have cared for a range of ages, from infants all the way to young adults. I also have extensive experience with children and young adults with special needs. My main experiences in this area have been through caring for those with autism and...
Lia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Melissa S.


Bremo Bluff, VA

$17-50/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Worked In Nursing For Year's Since I Was Young.

I have taking care of children, & elderly people. Cleaned, cooked , bathed, & have kept them busy with fun crafts , games, & exercise. I am a caregiver every Tuesday & have been for many year's. I have an adult Son with Mental Illness, he is doing very good it took awhile & an adult daughter that got ill from, another condition....
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Lydia H.


Fork Union, VA

$15-22/hr5 yrs exp

Hello, Family's! My name is Lydia! I have been a nanny for baby's ages 2month-9months the last 3 and a half years. I currently nanny I am now a first time mom myself to my sweet 11-month-old son. I have always loved kids of all ages and have been caring for children since I was very young myself. I have had experience tending...
Lydia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Madeline F.


Charlottesville, VA

$20-23/hr5 yrs exp

Responsible Child Caregiver With Experience Guiding Children Of All Ages

5.0

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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

5 years of experience guiding children in all settings. Fun, outgoing and energetic with a passion for childcare. Experience working with children of all ages, including children with special needs. Inspires by leading fun activities to teach new skills and encourage development. Focused on respectfully enforcing rules for...
Madeline can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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"Madeline sat for my one year old on short notice and took great care of him. She was responsive, punctual, and highly competent. We look forward to working with Madeline a lot in the future."

Gina S.

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Teresa G.


Charlottesville, VA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Teresa, I have over 20 yrs. experience working as a child care provider in many diverse settings. I have worked with special needs students in the public school as an instructional assistant in 3rd and 4th grade and have also worked one on one with a 4th grade student with autism and was an art teacher for...
5.0
"Teresa helped care for my son for almost a year. She is very positive, supportive and dependable. I highly recommend her."

Jennifer T.

Hi, my name is Rachel. I am an elementary and special education teacher. When I am not teaching, I am a caregiver for young adults with special needs. I would love the opportunity to meet you and work with you!
Rachel can also help with: Transportation, errands, meal prep, respite care, light cleaning
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Maria H.


Charlottesville, VA

$16-25/hr2 yrs exp

Special Care

Hello. I have 9 years of experience with kids, 7 years as a teacher, I have experience with ADHD , autism among other special needs. I used to work for a personalized education school ( Montessori program) as an English teacher, science teacher and social studies teacher. I got my major in occupational health, CNA certification,...
-Worked as caretaker for child on the autism spectrum -Previous work with special needs children during training to become speech therapist -Worked as inclusive camp counselor summer of 2023 -Developing Spanish fluency
Justin can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

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Rachel G.


Gordonsville, VA

$17-22/hr6 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher And Caregiver

Hi, my name is Rachel. I am a Virginia licensed elementary and special education teacher. I have a license to teach elementary (pre-k through sixth grade) and a license to teach special education general curriculum (kindergarten through twelfth grade). I also have a Virginia Autism Council certificate. I have taught for 6...
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Mallory G.


Charlottesville, VA

$20-33/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Available Special Needs

Hello! I am a UVA Law student who is available for weekend babysitting. I have extensive experience babysitting, including working as a full time nanny for a 6 and 2yo in 2020. I am comfortable babysitting for up to 5 kids at a time, and as a Colorado native, love to spend time outdoors! Feel free to send me a PM. Thanks!
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Asiah W.


Charlottesville, VA

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Asiah W

I have had a wide range of experience with children. From working with 15 plus children at one time to working individually with both children with autism and down syndrome. I have lots of experience creating kid friendly activities tailored to each child's abilities including crafts and cooking. I am super outgoing, love being...
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Rachel O.


Charlottesville, VA

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing children's growth and development, making a positive impact on their lives, and providing reliable support to families. With three years of experience, I am comfortable caring for up to three children of various age groups. I believe in open communication with parents, using their...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Teresa G.


Charlottesville, VA

$26-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Teresa G, I have worked as a childcare provider in many diverse settings for more than 25 yrs. Some of these positions include: professional nanny, house manager art teacher for grades K-8th, C'ville City Schools instructional assistant/reading intervention teacher, assistant for special needs toddler at...
Teresa can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

As a caring and experienced childcare provider, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and well-being. With two years of experience and a background in graduate studies, I'm equipped to support your family's needs. My calm and friendly demeanor creates a safe and nurturing environment for children to thrive. I believe...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Case G.


Charlottesville, VA

$62/hr9 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

I am a registered nurse with experience in providing care and companionship for clients in their homes. I have a background in skilled nursing as well as palliative/hospice care. I love to cook and am happy to provide transportation, light house keeping or run errands if needed. I enjoy being hands on and getting to know my...
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Lauran S.


Gordonsville, VA

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Special Educator

Hello! I have been working with individuals with various disabilities ranging from age four to 40 for the past seven years. I have worked in elementary and middle school as a special education teacher and have volunteered with my church to lead a team to work with individuals with disabilities. Over the years, I have worked in...
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Teresa G.


Charlottesville, VA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Companion Care Provider

I have experience working in a nursing home setting as well as companion care, helping with errands, driving to appointments and meal prep. I have also taken care of an elderly gentleman who was wheel chair bound for a few years during the Christmas holiday so he could be with his family at the Greenbrier Resort. I am currently...
Teresa can also help with: Visiting physician, personal care
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Emma R.


Charlottesville, VA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Emma - Caretaker

Hello! My name is Emma and I look forward to possibly working with you! I am the oldest of four children so caretaking has been a part of my life for quite some time. I have experience working with special needs children, children ages 0-15, and lots of experience with pet care. I love spending time outside, being with animals,...
Emma can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Carrie K.


Charlottesville, VA

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Immediate Nanny Or Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Carrie, I recently moved to Charlottesville. I grew up with 3 sisters and my parents have 4 foster children so caring for kids has always been apart of my life. For the past 4 years I have worked with special needs children at a theripudic riding center so I am comfortable caring for children with special needs....
Carrie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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