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Sara E.


Radford, VA

$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Cerebral Palsy & Special Needs

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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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Jessie R.


Radford, VA

$18-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Jessie, and I am 20 years old. I have about 5 years of experience with care for people with disabilities, both children and adults. I can help with grocery shopping, light housework, pets, hygiene, bathing, feeding, vital checks, etc. I have paid experience with special needs including Spina Bifida, delayed...
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Barbara L.


Radford, VA

$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 20+ years experience working professionally with individuals experiencing physical and significant mental health issues. I'm very patient, caring, loving, and nonjudgmental; worked with adults to seniors providing ADL skills assistance, monitor-evaluate mental/physical health, medication management, meal plan/prep.,...
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Jessie R.


Radford, VA

$18/hr • 6 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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Jessie R.


Radford, VA

$18-50/hr • 1 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, errands, meal prep, dementia, personal care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Cheri S.


Dublin, VA

$13-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have worked in the educational and medical field for over 16 years. In educational field, I worked with special needs students and worked many years as a speech pathologist assistant. In the medical field, I worked as a medical assistant as well asa sterile scrub tech. I am CPR certified and know first aid. Most of my...
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Cheri S.


Dublin, VA

$32/hr • 10 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Erika R.


Blacksburg, VA

$20-35/hr • 10 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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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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Alaina G.


Christiansburg, VA

$13-15/hr • 10 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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
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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Kylie B.


Blacksburg, VA

$12-25/hr • 10 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: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, 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.

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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Ellie H.


Blacksburg, VA

$15-32/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hi! Im currently a student at Virginia Tech and am looking for a part time nannying or babysitting jobs! I have been around kids for most of my life, and I started babysitting in 6th grade. I was also a nanny for a family for a few years in high school which gave me a lot of experience. I love being around kids, especially...
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Erika R.


Blacksburg, VA

$20-40/hr • 10 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 love working and being with kids. I have three nephews and a niece who I love spending as much time as I can with. I am also graduating with a HPE degree so I will be working with kids in the future! After I graduate I will be going to UVA to get my masters in adaptive pe. I am currently student teaching. I am also certified...
I have been apart of Special Olympics for years and have worked with many students with ADHD and ADD throughout a program called Success.
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Mary C.


Blacksburg, VA

$14-25/hr • 6 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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

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Olivia S.


Blacksburg, VA

$13-15/hr • 4 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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Gianna M.


Blacksburg, VA

$25/hr • 5 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/hr • 8 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: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Misty P.


Newport, VA

$13-18/hr • 10 yrs exp

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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Radford, 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.

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.

Kylie B.

5.0

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

- Stone M.

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