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Chelsea D.


Rapidan, VA

$25/hr1 yrs exp

Nanny

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I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have nursing school experience so I can handle your sick kiddos and also children with special needs!
Chelsea can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Bailey P.


Culpeper, VA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

3.7

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hey there! I'm Bailey a 22-year-old college student. I currently go to a university working on my bachelors in elementary education and doing all of my classes online. I have worked for daycares, nannied, and have worked with special needs children. I also babysit very often, watching kids from ages newborn-13 years old. I am...
Bailey can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Bailey is an amazing babysitter and is very kind, trustworthy, and responsible."

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Ryan B.


Culpeper, VA

$14-19/hr5 yrs exp

Offering in home child care for all ages! I have an extensive background in healthcare, but left after the birth of my daughter to be a stay at home mom. My mom was a preschool teacher for over a decade, and I found a love for caring for children while volunteering in her classroom all throughout junior high and high school....
Ryan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Linda J.


Culpeper, VA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nurse Aide 27 Years Experience

I am very compassionate about my daily responsibilities. I have worked with Autistic needs, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, paraplegic, mental health and I am always willing to learn more.
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Trenidi J.


Orange, VA

$14-20/hr1 yrs exp

Hello, I have been doing nursing for 4 years and helping out with kids for 1 year. I love spending time and making them laugh and smile. I don't know mind working with any age. Don't mind picking them up or taking them to there appointments, school, etc.
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Grace W.


Orange, VA

$37/hr3 yrs exp

I'm very experienced when it comes to senior care. I'm also good with children and babies. I've took care of elderly people (men & women) for the past 3 years. When I started out I had my pca but I then moved onto working privately instead of through a company because the money and hours were better. I've worked with patients...
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, errands, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Clinton A.


Orange, VA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I am a Sign Language Interpreter that has some experience working with students/children with various disabilities. I am open-minded, patient, kind, and can offer ASL instruction and have insight to various communication models. I love working in small groups or one-on-on and looking to help accommodate your loved one(s) with...
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Talatha Y.


Culpeper, VA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

I have been a caregiver to the elderly children and special needs for over 15 years. I have been in my current position for 12 years. I enjoy helping people and that's why I do what I do.
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Michelle P.


Orange, VA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Working With Children Is My Passion!

I love children! I graduated from occupational therapy school in 2018 and focused on pediatrics. My studies included child psychology and developmental stages of childhood. My previous job was working at a daycare/preschool in the infant-2-year-old rooms. In my training I worked in the special needs department at a public...
Michelle can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

Alexandra R.


Orange, VA

$18/hr12 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Alexandra!

I have babysat for over 12 years, and I have a 4-year-old daughter of my own. I have experience with all ages, as well as children with special needs. I'd describe my personality as patient, outgoing, caring I started working with kids when I was 10, and started babysitting when I was 12
Alexandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Autumn C.


Culpeper, VA

$18-23/hr2 yrs exp

Autumn

Hello! My name is Autumn, I am 19 and have been working in the healthcare field for about 2 and a half years now and absolutely love it, trying to find something one on one instead of long term care facilities! I can help with ADL's, grocery shopping, doctors appointments, visits, feeding, bathing, personal hygiene and so much...
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Janet T.


Locust Grove, VA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Elder/Senior Care - Special Needs Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am compassionate, caring, and supportive in my job, able to interact with a client while allowing privacy and independence where needed. I'm a highly dependable and reliable caregiver who loves taking care of the elderly and those with special needs. I have experience with Parkinson's, Supra-nuclear Palsy, Dementia, COPD,...
Janet can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Janet is a loving and kind person. She enjoys being a caretaker and has a huge amount of patience. She makes good decisions and is completely trustworthy.She bonds with her clients and makes their lives better. She is lots of fun and always has a fun story to...

Tracey N.

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Debra F.


Barboursville, VA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Teacher Available Anytime For Childcare, Tutoring Or Pet Care.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I raised 4 great kids and understand the challenges of a busy family. I've worked 20+ yrs with all ages; Elementary teacher, Youth Leader, Child Care Center Owner, Summer Camp Director & Foster Parent. With this diverse background, I have wisdom you can count on. I am very patient, creative and trustworthy. I am able to connect...
Debra can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Debra is extremely competent and dependable. I feel very comfortable placing my children in her care. She not only watches over them but as a former teacher sees all playtime as an opportunity to learn new things. I feel that my children have an enriching...

Melissa L.

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Theresa A.


Lignum, VA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a mother of two, ages 14 and 12. My son is Autistic, so I have first hand experience in caring for children with special needs. I have been a CNA since 2002, licensed through the Virginia State Board of Nursing with current First Aid and CPR. I have worked in many different settings including hospitals, nursing...
Theresa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"Theresa is an extremely dependable worker, she has her head on straight, and always does her best to give proper care to whomever she is taking care of. Though it is still a good idea to give any caretaker a proper run-down of how to take care of the person the...

Thomas M.

Loving and caring mommy of a 1-year-old. I absolutely love babies as I've experienced babysitting all throughout high school. I have also worked at a Pediatric clinic which taught me a lot about care for children. I am very understanding and willing to accommodate to any special needs or requests. Hoping to entertain and help...
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, light cleaning, respite care
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Lauran S.


Gordonsville, VA

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

For the past seven years I have been teaching students with various disabilities in a self-contained classroom. Through this time, I have worked with individuals from elementary school to middle school level. I have also voluntarily led a group special needs church group weekly with the ages ranging from 3 to 16. I know some...
Lauran can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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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Dania R.


Locust Grove, VA

$12-15/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Mother of 2. Experienced with caring for family members of my own with disabilities or illnesses. Caregiving with love is key!

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Rapidan, VA

Bailey P.

5.0

Bailey is an amazing babysitter and is very kind, trustworthy, and responsible.

- Care member

Janet T.

5.0

Janet is a skilled caregiver with a real heart for her care receivers. She is punctual, dependable, and has a great sense of humor. You won't find a better caregiver and I would definitely hire her again.

- Patricia N.

Debra F.

5.0

I was visiting Charlottesville from out of town and needed Monday-Friday full-time care for my 5 month old son. I didn't know anyone in the area, so I was worried about finding someone experienced and dependable. Debra was all of those things, and more! Upon meeting her in person, I didn't have one...

- Natilee H.

Theresa A.

4.0

Theresa is an extremely dependable worker, she has her head on straight, and always does her best to give proper care to whomever she is taking care of. Though it is still a good idea to give any caretaker a proper run-down of how to take care of the person the caregiver will be looking after, she...

- Thomas M.

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