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Special needs caregivers in Ranson, WV

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Katerina P.


Ranson, WV

$18/hr13 yrs exp

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Hello! I'm Kat, I have over 10 years experience with children of all ages and those with special needs. I have worked in daycares, as well as a private babysitter/ full time nanny. I have a passion working with kids, I have many years experience with professional cleaning, and I have over 20 years experience with animals as well...
Katerina can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
I provide loving care so that you have peace of mind! I have over 20 years experience and 10 as a licensed daycare provider. I have worked with children from birth to school age and with children who have special needs that are both physical and emotional. I am CPR certified and can provide references.
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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5.0

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Hello my name is Shari! I'm loving caring and patient!! Iam a mother of 3 children and a grandmother to two sweet girls! I work a full time job with special needs children on a special needs bus. Monday thru Friday with some down time during the day. If I can help you and your family out please let me know.
Shari can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Shari is great with my kids. She is very dependable. I would recommend her in a heart beat!"

Corry M.

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Olivia J.


Kearneysville, WV

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Weekend/Evening Sitter!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with children since I was about 11. I started as a mother's helper then a babysitter and I am currently working for WVU Medicine full time as a medical assistant at a pediatric doctors office. I love working with kids and have all of the necessary skills to care for children of all ages with any special needs...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Olivia was a saving grace for our family! We just moved to the area and don't have family nearby for help. We had a meet and greet prior to the first scheduled babysitting night and our 4 year old and 5 month old loved her! We knew it was going to be a great match...

Brianna N.

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Rachel G.


Charles Town, WV

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Excellent Nanny/babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have a Bachelors in Human Services with a Child and Family Welfare focus, an Associate's degree in Education, and Early Childhood certificate. I have been working with all ages of children for many years. I have been a nanny for numerous families, worked in day care centers in 4-year-old room as head teacher and also in an...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"we loved Rachel right away because she was so honest and forthcoming with information about herself. I'm a first time mom and feeling that sense of trust was huge for me. she was always great with my son and took him for walks (even on the cold days!) because he...

Rachel T.

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Grizelle F.


Charles Town, WV

$17-25/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Senior Care Offering Dedicated Transportation Services And Compassionate Home Care

Hi, I'm Grizelle, an experienced and compassionate senior care sitter with seven years of dedicated experience. I specialize in providing reliable transportation services for seniors, ensuring their safety and comfort during medical appointments, grocery shopping, and social activities. My goal is to help seniors maintain their...
Grizelle can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Grizzle has exceeded all of my needs and expectations while caring for my mom. She was even able to help me with some small tasks around the house. She has been amazing through it all. It has been a wild road and my mom has not always been the easiest patient. "

Care member

I have had many years of experience working with children of various ages. I have worked in the nursery at my church as well as with children in Vacation Bible School. I have also worked for Parks & Rec in Jefferson County with children at their summer camps. I have had yeas of experience working with children with special...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Jordan. I work at the C. Town Presbyterian Church as a nursery worker where I care for children ages 4 and under on Sunday mornings. I am comfortable with changing diapers, cooking, cleaning, caring for pets, and helping with homework. I absolutely love kids! I have a lot of experience with many different types...
Jordan can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Mary F.


Charles Town, WV

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Young, Flexible, And Fun Babysitter!

I am a young newlywed, who is looking for a part time job. I have always loved my years spent as a nanny, and I have experience ranging from infants to preteens. My brothers have special needs, and I worked as their care provider for two years doing their specific schooling/exercises. I've tutored kids that I've nannied for, and...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Bethany P.


Harpers Ferry, WV

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Child Care Help

I am a friendly and responsible college student who loves working with kids! I grew in a large family so I am accustomed to chaos, and have a special needs brother that I help my family care for. I am detail-oriented and open to working with any needs!
Bethany can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

I'm a caring and experienced teacher with a passion for helping children grow and develop. I am a Preschool Teacher for students with special needs. I have a natural ability to connect with children and create a safe and nurturing environment where they can thrive. With over 17 years of experience and a Graduate Degree in...
Hillary can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Ashley M.


Charles Town, WV

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking For A Family!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm a college graduate from George Mason University with my degree in special education. I love kids of course! I have five years of experience working with kids of all different ages as well as special needs. Specifically, I have experience working with toddlers, and school-aged children. I worked as a summer camp...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more

Britney M.


Charles Town, WV

$11-16/hr2 yrs exp

Silly Sitter

I had child development courses in high school and did volunteer work for special needs students in college. I have babysat my nieces and nephews and neighbor kids since I was in high school. I also have my own 2-year-old daughter that I care for.
Britney can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Emily S.


Kearneysville, WV

$15-24/hr1 yrs exp

Compassionate Babysitter

Hi! My name is Emily, and I have a deep passion for caring for children. I believe in creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where kids can thrive and feel supported. I have extensive experience working with children of all ages, including those with special needs, and I take pride in tailoring my care to meet the...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Kate B.


Brunswick, MD

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Experience Babysitter And Petsitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Experience caring for children of all ages. Worked with special needs kids and sick children. Experienced with most pets of all sizes. Love to play with the kids and do crafts and comfortable supervising at the pool. Have a large suv and comfortable driving kids home from school or to and from sports events. I've lived with...
Kate can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I almost don't want to post my review because I want to keep Kate all to myself, but I will share our experience for her benefit. I posted a job for a "Sitter/Child Entertainer" and Kate popped up in my queue as being just 15 minutes away. I messaged her and...

Tory S.

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Shirley V.


Purcellville, VA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

My name is Shirley, I've been working with children for most part of my life. I started working with children in 2009 for about eight years, I began by having my own daycare at home for three years. I was able to obtain my CPR, licence and the skills needed to work with children. My daycare was full of children of different ages...
Shirley can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Shirley worked for me for three years. She helped take care of my three daughters and kept our house amazingly clean and organized. Shirley is dependable, trustworthy, and a hard worker. I would definitely hire her again."

Kara W.

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Rebecca D.


Bunker Hill, WV

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Love Supporting Others

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I enjoy using what I have learned from my various combined experiences of almost two decades in public high school and elementary homeschool teaching. I have also spent years opening our home for foster care, as well as providing special needs in home child care along with a lifetime loving and caring for young children. My sons...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Becky's heart for children is enormous! She has cared for my three children on multiple occasions. She is fun, responsible, attentive, and knowledgeable. Her upbeat personality keeps everyone at ease."

Sabrina S.

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Maria H.


Martinsburg, WV

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Love My Job

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Maria, and I am a mom of three grown children .. I have taken care of children of all ages, as well as special needs for over 15yrs. I have a lot of energy and truly love my job! I have excellent references available! Thank you!
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We were so blessed to have Maria watch our girls! We were so sad to hear she moved! Highly recommend and will be greatly missed!"

Kaitlyn T.

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Karen S.


Winchester, VA

$20/hr20 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Miss Karen. (But not "A Karen", LOL!) I have 30 years of experience raising five children of my own, two of them with special needs. Also, I have over 40 years of experience working with infants and toddlers, preschoolers, schoolagers and tweens! I can assist with light housekeeping, meal prep, and cooking. I am...
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Karen was wonderful with my 6mo daughter. We will definitely be reaching out to her again in the future. "

Care member

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Catherine H.


Purcellville, VA

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced College Student Looking To Help Out A Sweet Family This Summer!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm a current college senior who has lived in the NOVA area for the last few years and has had extensive childcare experience. I first started watching children in high school through my church nursery and for family friends and then have continued childcare into my time here in VA. I've worked with infants all the way up...
Catherine can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Catherine is a caregiver superstar! She immediately engaged with our energetic toddler and we appreciated Catherine's warmth, attentiveness and professionalism. We are lucky to have her time and will absolutely have her back! "

Evan S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ranson, WV

Shari L.

5.0

Shari is great with my kids. She is very dependable. I would recommend her in a heart beat!

- Corry M.

Olivia J.

5.0

Olivia was a saving grace for our family! We just moved to the area and don't have family nearby for help. We had a meet and greet prior to the first scheduled babysitting night and our 4 year old and 5 month old loved her! We knew it was going to be a great match from the beginning. She's a great...

- Brianna N.

Rachel G.

5.0

Rachel is an incredible nanny. She has a ton of experience and she goes above and beyond what is asked of her. Kids of all ages naturally gravitate toward her. I would recommend her to any family looking for a loving, caring, fun, active, nurturing, intelligent, experienced caregiver to look after...

- Elizabeth R.

Grizelle F.

5.0

Grizzle has exceeded all of my needs and expectations while caring for my mom. She was even able to help me with some small tasks around the house. She has been amazing through it all. It has been a wild road and my mom has not always been the easiest patient.

- Care member

Kate B.

5.0

I almost don't want to post my review because I want to keep Kate all to myself, but I will share our experience for her benefit. I posted a job for a "Sitter/Child Entertainer" and Kate popped up in my queue as being just 15 minutes away. I messaged her and she was very prompt in responding and...

- Tory S.

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