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Over 30 years experience.
12 years Care Manager for my Mother and 8 years Care Manager for my father.
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...
4.5
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a passionate childcare provider with a decade of hands-on experience caring for children of all ages. My love for nurturing and educating children led me to this fulfilling profession. I am patient, creative, and friendly, and I strive to create a safe and stimulating environment for children to thrive.
I believe in open...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jessica is a natural leader with a determined heart of gold, and a deeply caring individual. She is strong, thorough, intelligent, driven, punctual, and very dependable. Also she is incredibly talented on many fronts so wherever she chooses to place her focus is a...
Amy H.
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is an extremely kind, helpful, reliable caregiver that I trust explicitly with my children. She was the best caregiver I could
hope for! Highly recommend."
Beth W.
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, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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
Hi, my name is Hannah and I am a current Special Education teacher with my Masters degree in teaching. I am a new mom with a 3-month-old daughter and am looking to step away from the classroom for now while my daughter is so young. I am 35, a non-smoker, CPR certified, a safe driver with a reliable vehicle, and have years of...
Hannah can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, errands, personal care & more
Skills:
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, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi, my name is Hannah and I am a current Special Education teacher with my Masters degree in teaching. I am a new mom with a 3-month-old daughter and am looking to step away from the classroom for now while my daughter is so young. I am 35, a non-smoker, CPR certified, a safe driver with a reliable vehicle, and have years of...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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, grocery shopping, travel, 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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, 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: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & 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/meal prep, Private School art teacher for grades K-8th, C'ville City Schools instructional assistant/reading intervention teacher, assistant for...
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: Transportation, errands, meal prep, personal care, 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: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Emily D.
Charlottesville, VA
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Emily and I am in my third year of nursing school at UVA. I have over 5 years of experience in childcare, and last semester completed 85 hours of hands on care at UVA's Pediatric Hospital. With five years of experience, I've learned that patience and kindness are key to building strong relationships with children....
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ruckersville, VA
Jessica G.
5.0
Jessica is a caring person who is also diligent at whatever task is presented her.
- Ted S.
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.
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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