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Anna L.
Ruckersville, VA
$22/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have been working with kids for as long as I can remember. I have 3 younger siblings and have always been involved in their care. Additionally over the past 4 years I have provided care for children both as a babysitter and as a school assistant. I am a certified Emergency Medical Technician. I am comfortable managing large...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I absolutely adore children. I am an energetic grandmother but often get confused for "mom" when out with my grandkids. I have much experience and lots of love to give. I have 2 special needs grandchildren. One has ADHD and is smart and loving, and one has cochlear implants since she was born totally deaf. They are both amazing...
Teresa M.
Stanardsville, VA
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Teacher and Care Provider Available Part-Time to Fit Your Needs
5.0
(4)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for more than 10 years now. I have also raised my 27-year-old as a single parent. I love playing and taking care of children. I have taken care of children as young as 2 years old up to 12 years old. I was also a teacher for more than 10 years and worked with kids from Pre-K to 8th grade. I am CPR and...
Teresa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Theresa for occasional evening babysitter and she is great! I love how she sings to K. and I feel very comfortable leaving home with K. in her care."
Liza C.
Debra F.
Barboursville, VA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Teacher Available Anytime For Childcare, Tutoring Or Pet Care.
5.0
(4)
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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.
4.9
(7)
Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for many age groups of children over the past 7 to 8 years. I have assisted with homework, meal preparation, light housework, and transportation. I love helping others learn and grow in order to become successful. I love animals, hiking, painting and playing board games. I have my bachelors degree in psychology with...
Catherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Catherine was a wonderful sitter! She had great communication prior to meeting us, arrived early, and was so sweet and nurturing to our baby boy. "
Care member
Ashley P.
Charlottesville, VA
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Ashley I am 25 years of age. I have been watching kids for about 6+ years now. I have worked in homes and in a couple local preschools/daycares. I have worked with all ages & I have worked with 2 special needs kids in my whole 6 years of watching kids, I am also CPR and first aid trained.
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Anna M.
Charlottesville, VA
$19/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Gabi and I am a student at Wake Forest University studying computer science. I have been working as a babysitter for around three years and have extensive experience working with special needs children. I am CPR, First Aid and Water Rescue certified.
As a teachers aid in high school, I recognize the importance of...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am a mother of 2 grown children - one with special needs. I have 8 years of experience working in early intervention and 5 years working in early childhood education as an early learning specialist.
CPR/ First aid certified in infant/children. Fully vaccinated and boosted. Also, a notary.
I offer infant care in the evening...
Suzanne can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
I worked at a local day care and private sat for a children with ADHD and ADD. For a small period of time, I worked with a girl with Autism.
Hi everyone! My name is Katie. Id like to start by saying my schedule is very flexible and I just added some of my initial availability (but again, VERY flexible). I'd describe my personality as quirky, artistic, and happy. I have worked with children on and off since I was 15. Now (37... yikes!) I have five children of my own...
Katie can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I have been working with individuals with special needs for two years. I am very compassionate and believe in creating equal opportunities for all by simplifying tasks and having an empathetic approach.
Madeline F.
Charlottesville, VA
$20-23/hr • 5 yrs exp
Responsible Child Caregiver With Experience Guiding Children Of All Ages
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
5 years of experience guiding children in all settings. Fun, outgoing and energetic with a passion for childcare. Experience working with children of all ages, including children with special needs. Inspires by leading fun activities to teach new skills and encourage development. Focused on respectfully enforcing rules for...
Madeline can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Madeline sat for my one year old on short notice and took great care of him. She was responsive, punctual, and highly competent. We look forward to working with Madeline a lot in the future."
Gina S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Teresa, I have over 20 yrs. experience working as a child care provider in many diverse settings. I have worked with special needs students in the public school as an instructional assistant in 3rd and 4th grade and have also worked one on one with a 4th grade student with autism and was an art teacher for...
5.0
"Teresa helped care for my son for almost a year. She is very positive, supportive and dependable. I highly recommend her."
Jennifer T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother of five children with an elementary education background. I also have all of my clearances and references to provide you with.
My life has been dedicated to teaching, coaching and nurturing little ones. I have experience working with children of all ages, including those with special needs. I strive to provide...
Brittany can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Brittany has been an amazing caregiver for our family. She watched after our little one between 10 -18 months during the day at our home between 8-5 . She was able to provide our son with a caring loving and nurturing environment while allowing him to develop into...
Ken A.
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Teresa G, I have worked as a childcare provider in many diverse settings for more than 25 yrs. Some of these positions include: professional nanny, house manager art teacher for grades K-8th, C'ville City Schools instructional assistant/reading intervention teacher, assistant for special needs toddler at...
Teresa can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
I am currently a teachers aide in Albemarle County. I have worked with special needs children in all spectrums. I am looking to start in the aide of seniors. My parents are 87 and 85 and I have taken care of them during my life. I am a very caring a nuturing person and love to be able to help others.
Jan can also help with: Errands, personal care, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Carrie, I recently moved to Charlottesville. I grew up with 3 sisters and my parents have 4 foster children so caring for kids has always been apart of my life. For the past 4 years I have worked with special needs children at a theripudic riding center so I am comfortable caring for children with special needs....
Carrie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I have worked as a leader in a special needs kids club for three years. I love helping them reach their goals and seeing them grow in their abilities whatever that may look like.
Justin B.
Charlottesville, VA
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
-Worked as caretaker for child on the autism spectrum
-Previous work with special needs children during training to become speech therapist
-Worked as inclusive camp counselor summer of 2023
-Developing Spanish fluency
Justin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Grace W.
Orange, VA
$25/hr • 3 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 5 years. I am a licensed CNA. I've worked with patients who have dementia. I've worked with bed ridden patients and people who just needed company. Ive worked in facilities and in...
Grace can also help with: Personal care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ruckersville, VA
Teresa M.
5.0
Ms. Terry is a wonderful presence to have in any household. Her curiosity and love of children shines through - and she is adaptable to what the child wants to do and parents present as their expectations.
- William R.
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.
Catherine D.
5.0
Catherine helped us while we were in town for my father’s funeral. She was great, my kids loved her, and will definitely hire again when I am back in town!
- Care member
Madeline F.
5.0
Madeline sat for my one year old on short notice and took great care of him. She was responsive, punctual, and highly competent. We look forward to working with Madeline a lot in the future.
- Gina S.
Teresa G.
5.0
Teresa helped care for my son for almost a year. She is very positive, supportive and dependable. I highly recommend her.
- Jennifer T.
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