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Tiffany is a hard worker and makes a special effort to connect with my dad. She is dependable, conscientious and compassionate.

Review for Tiffany G. by Jackie J.

I am a Physical Therapist. I got to work along Rea with a family we know. She takes amazing care of the kids in which she is hired. She

Review for Rachel B. by Andrea L.

Prompt, conscientious and so helpful!

Review for Adrianne R. by Care member

Special needs caregivers in Rockville, VA

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Dina S.


Henrico, VA

$20-30/hr15 yrs exp

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I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. Over my 15 years in the field, I've gained the knowledge and skills necessary to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children of all ages. I'm creative, friendly, and approachable, and I love playing educational games...
Dina can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Kathryn B.


Henrico, VA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny Available Late August/Early September

I am a Pediatric nurse working as a nanny. I have NICU experience and have worked with children in home health care. I am divorced now, but my step-daughter is autistic and she has been a blessing in my life.
I have worked with autism for over 2 years and love this field. I can help with ADLS, feeding, movement control, reading, playing, walks, and so on.
I am a Certified Child Life Specialist with my Masters Degree in Child Life and 5 years of experience I. The hospital setting, as well as 3 years of experience working at a medical summer camp for children with chronic illnesses and disabilities.
My name is Roben I have been a nanny for 15 years. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have associate in Early Childhood development. I love reading doing crafts and nursery rhymes with children. I'd describe my personality loving I like working with kids because I still get to act like a kid I'm looking for a job that is fun...
Roben can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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Tiffany G.


Richmond, VA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I have 10+ years of experience in the heath field. I've worked in hospitals, assisted living facilities, home health as a medical assistant, Phlebotomist and medication technician. I have also have 10+ years with special needs which consist of autism, down syndrome and intellectual disability in home settings and community....
Tiffany can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, respite care, personal care & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Tiffany is a hard worker and makes a special effort to connect with my dad. She is dependable, conscientious and compassionate."

Jackie J.

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Rachel B.


Richmond, VA

$16-50/hr3 yrs exp

Fun And Compassionate Caregiver

Hello! My name is Rae I am a 23-year-old caregiver looking for a family to help. I have been doing childcare for about 9 years and started working with disabled kids about 3 years ago. I have experience with kids of all ages and abilities. I am compassionate, knowledgeable of disabilities, hardworking, and fun for kids. I will...
5.0
"I am a Physical Therapist. I got to work along Rea with a family we know. She takes amazing care of the kids in which she is hired. She truly loves her families. She implements the programs the families want implanted. She is observant and attentive to a...

Andrea L.

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Justine O.


Richmond, VA

$13-15/hr10 yrs exp

Seasonal Care Provider For Special Needs Individuals

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Justine and I currently work in special education. I have worked with individuals with disabilities since the age of 12 and have many different experiences. Some of these include private tutor, camp counselor, attendant/care taker, teacher, sports coach, and mentor. I am looking for occasional care taking in the...
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Adrianne R.


Ashland, VA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am the mother of two boys, 22 and 17 years old now. In addition to my personal experience, I have over a decade as a full time nanny to one family and countless independent care jobs throughout the years. I love to get dirty (proud tomboy) and remind myself how great it is to be a kid. I am patient and caring with the right...
Adrianne can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Prompt, conscientious and so helpful! "

Care member

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Cierra H.


Richmond, VA

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Postpartum Doula (day/night Shift)- Nanny FT/PT

I am an Overnight Postpartum doula specializing in emotion and physical support for moms, parents and their families. I also have experience with special needs, respite and childcare. I have worked at a private school setting where I provided care for Pre- k all the way up to school age children. My duties included but were not...
Cierra can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Cierra was a great fit for our family, we were sad to see her go! "

Ryan D.

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Cilicia D.


Richmond, VA

$13-15/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Cilicia everyone calls me CC its not just my nickname its also easier to remember and pronounce. I am 26 years old. I've been working with children my entire life whether it was with my six younger siblings or working in Child Care. I also have a cousin on the spectrum with autism that I work with weekly. I'm...
Cilicia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"CC was great with my toddlers and had them in bed right on time. She also picked up and folded laundry after they went to bed. So nice to come home to everything being put away!"

Sydney K.

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Meghan R.


Ruther Glen, VA

$25-50/hr6 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of a beautiful little girl. Before having my daughter, I worked in elementary schools as an instructional assistant. I also worked as a behavioral tech for an ABA company. I have worked as a child care provider for about 10 years on and off. I have provided care in families' homes, out of my own home, and in...
Meghan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Meghan has been awesome with our two very high energy kids. She is punctual and has been wonderful to work with. We are thankful for all she has done for our family!"

Ariane M.

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Lisa H.


Richmond, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

*Available June 2-Aug 15* Hello! I have worked with children of all ages for many years. I ran a preschool and school age after school programs for over 20 years in Maryland. In Virginia, I have worked as a nanny for about 10 years. I raised two children of my own and few foster kids, too. I'm very experienced, reliable, and...
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lisa helped me when I was recovering from a brief illness. Very reliable, kind, and did a great job! Easy to schedule with."

Care member

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Jennifer M.


Henrico, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Career Nanny Available For Evenings And Weekends.!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm Jennifer, aka Ms. Jenn, 41yrs old, I've been a professional career nanny for 22+ yrs. I'm experienced with newborns up to teens, as well as with multiples and special needs. **My specialty & preference is newborn!** I'm fully vaccinated & boosted twice, Covid conscious, as well as CPR & first aid certified. I have a good...
Jennifer can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jennifer is experienced in child development and has a true passion for children. Her references are impeccable and the only reason we did not hire her was because we had met someone we like just before we met Jennifer."

Anand F.

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Sue Z.


Richmond, VA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a Virginia native living primarily in Richmond. I am professional, knowledgeable, widely experienced, reliable, and passionate about providing compassionate and individualized care to my clients. My schedule is flexible, my preference is part time or short term opportunities. While I am comfortable with all ages, I am not a...
Sue can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, light cleaning, respite care
5.0
"Sue was fantastic. On time, great conversationalist, and you can tell she really loves what she does. I would highly recommend her to anyone. "

Al S.

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Nicole R.


Richmond, VA

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with special needs individuals, Tova trained, CPR, medication certified, and fully vaccinated. Certified CNA
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Paula R.


Midlothian, VA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver & Mother

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Retired professional open to occasional sitting or emergency back-up; flexible working hours watching children of any age. Have raised 5 children including a special needs child. Several years of current experience with children ages infant to middle school.
Paula can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Paula was and continues to be absolutely amazing with our son. We would hire her over and over again, and wish we could keep her forever! She's dependable, very helpful around the house while our baby is napping, and always has an upbeat attitude. She comes up with...

Jenna H.

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Jennifer W.


Richmond, VA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Retired K-12 educator, certified CPR Endorsements in Gifted/Exceptional K-12, TESOL K-12 and adult collegiate ESOL. 30+ years with type 1 diabetes (2 of my own children diagnosed in infancy- both now on insulin pumps and both now healthy college graduates pursuing their own careers in medicine). Extensive hands on experience...
5.0
"She was so wonderful and sweet with our little guy- and he loved her. Thanks so much!"

Scott M.

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Sue Z.


Richmond, VA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Virginia native living in Richmond. I am professional, knowledgeable, widly experienced, reliable, and passionate about providing compassionate and individualized care to my clients. My schedule is flexible, my preference is part time or short term opportunities. While I am comfortable with all ages, I am not a nanny and...
5.0
"I had the good fortune to find Sue on Care.com. She has been working with me for over 6 months and I hope she continues. She is engaging, dependable, knowledgeable, and very professional. I am a C6 quadriplegic who requires a significant amount of morning help and...

Christina A.

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Taylor C.


Midlothian, VA

$13/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I've been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I often go into my mom's classroom to help her out and do simple classroom tasks and occasionally will help with kids. I have also worked at an autistic kids camp, so I have experience with special needs children. In high school, I did a program where I went into classrooms and...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I could not have asked for a better nanny for my girls than Taylor! She is kind, dependable, and handles anything thrown her way. My girls and I adore her."

Kimberly D.

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