Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Richmond, VA

I am an RN and have been since 1990. I also have children with special needs. One has epilepsy and the other has MD. I have worked with my own children and those of others as a nurse.

I have over 18 years of experience working in the medical field and child care and mental health field.

*currently available mornings and weekends only* Hello! I am experienced with infants through early adulthood, mostly with Autism, but I am willing and able to learn other assistance. I am very reliable, calm and happy in my work. Please feel free to contact me to discuss your needs. I can provide references upon request.

I began working with all ages and ranges of disabilities in college. I was very drawn to the Special Olympics and Beacon Lodge Summer Camp in Pennsylvania. I then pursued a bachelor's in general and special education; from then on I have dedicated my life to advocating for others. I am finishing my masters in special education.... show more

I've had 10+ years in senior care and mental health. I am trained in most as well as certified. I am great with 1:1 being that most jobs have been 1:5 and still been able to maintain and care for each ones needs. I feel I'm a great fit for all ages where I have worked with ages 3 months to 105 years old.

Hello! My name is Lauryn and I am a registered nurse with eight years of experience in various healthcare settings. My passion for nursing is driven by my commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered care to individuals of all ages. My approach to care emphasizes empathy, communication, and respect, ensuring that... show more

Hi there! I have not had any specialized training for childhood disabilities. However, I have cared for children with autism, Down Syndrome, diabetes, and physical disabilities. One of the children I currently nanny has quite a lot of physical disabilities. I attend his weekly therapy appointments to know how to best assist... show more

Hello! My name is Kate S and I am studying Elementary Education at VCU. I also plan to pursue a Master's degree in Special Education. I have been working with individuals of all ages with special needs for several years in various settings. I volunteered with equine-assisted therapy for about 6 years and music/art therapy for a... show more

I enjoy children and all the joy and wonder that they possess. I have experience volunteering with physically and mentally disabled children. I believe that it is important to encourage independence, accountability, individuality, and creativity in all children.

Hello my name is Kevontra. I have different background of experience as a CNA from the hospital in the medical surge unit, individuals with intellectual disabilities, day support program, nursing home background and home health as well. I love what I do to help in my community and hope that I can make an impact on whatever... show more

A lot of people don't understand special needs people. I'm just not that person. I want to find a way to put a smile on their face. I want to comfort them and know that I made a difference in their life that day. I have worked with autistic children before, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome. I don't know everything about these... show more

My name is S. I have been a professional caregiver for over 25 years. I am very passionate about my work and it is extremely important to give my very best with devotion and quality care. The client is always #1 priority. I am honest, dependable, professional, reliable and hard working. I have provided care and had training for... show more

For two years, I part-time babysat and transported a 12-year-old boy with severe Autism. I have worked with Special Olympics for the past 4 years and have been the head coach for the skills team for the past year. In this time, I have traveled with the team of 7-10 and was fully in charge when we stayed overnight for a weekend... show more

I do not have much experience with special needs children, other than when I used to work at the daycare in a nearby mall, sometimes some special needs children would come in and play for a few hours. I would like to work with special needs children because it is a positive learning experience and I like to help those that are... show more

Has experience with children with autism, mental illnesses, and adhd. Would love to be a positive and helpful person to a family who needs it.

My name is Ottorea I'm 26years young and looking for a stable full time summer job and fall part time long term nanny job. I'm very experienced with infant/toddlers but I've worked with all ages . I have many years of experience working with children and young adults. I would say I have about 15 years of experience, I started... show more

Hi, Glad to be a service to your loved one. I have 20 years experience as a CNA, caregiver and special needs caregiver. I worked in groups homes and apartments settings with ppl living with special needs. I personally gained experience with ppl living with autism and ADHD over the year from family members and raising one for... show more

I'm currently employed as a full time Therapeutic Day Treatment (TDT) Specialist at a public school in Ashland. Because of this, I work 7:30AM-2:45 p.m. Monday through Friday (4:00 p.m. on Thursdays). Before my current position, I provided in-home services implementing Applied Behavior Analysis with children diagnosed with... show more

I have worked in the clinical field for almost nine years. I find this field to be very interesting. I love helping out and any way I can. I'm caring, loving, dependable, hard working, driven and Trustworthy. I work well with others, and will be open to learn new Things.

Hi everyone! My name is Natalie and I am moving to Richmond Mid-September. I am currently taking classes online asynchronous. I have been working as a caretaker for my friend with down syndrome the past few years. I have experience working with a wide range of disabilities as well as ages. Please let me know if you have any... show more