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Special needs caregivers in Shepherdstown, WV

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Ashley H.


Shepherdstown, WV

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

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I have had many years of experience working with children of various ages. I have worked in the nursery at my church as well as with children in Vacation Bible School. I have also worked for Parks & Rec in Jefferson County with children at their summer camps. I have had yeas of experience working with children with special...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance
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Anna B.


Martinsburg, WV

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Anna and I have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work. I have a lot of experience working with children and children with special needs. I work at a summer camp for children with special needs and worked as an Autism teacher for a year. I am also comfortable with large dogs!
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Anna was very quick to respond to messages, thorough in her questions and answers, she was right on time, and did a great job taking care of my niece. My niece really enjoyed spending time with her as well. I would recommend her for future jobs in childcare."

Robin L.

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Maria H.


Martinsburg, WV

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Love My Job

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Maria, and I am a mom of three grown children .. I have taken care of children of all ages, as well as special needs for over 15yrs. I have a lot of energy and truly love my job! I have excellent references available! Thank you!
Maria can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Maria was an absolute blessing to find. She is so communicative, dependable, and great with kids. She is a natural teacher and helped my baby reach so many milestones that I never would have expected. She was counting to ten and saying her ABCs before she turned...

Cheryl B.

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Olivia J.


Kearneysville, WV

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Weekend/Evening Sitter!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with children since I was about 11. I started as a mother's helper then a babysitter and I am currently working for WVU Medicine full time as a medical assistant at a pediatric doctors office. I love working with kids and have all of the necessary skills to care for children of all ages with any special needs...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Olivia was a saving grace for our family! We just moved to the area and don't have family nearby for help. We had a meet and greet prior to the first scheduled babysitting night and our 4 year old and 5 month old loved her! We knew it was going to be a great match...

Brianna N.

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Donna N.


Martinsburg, WV

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello I am glad you are checking me out as a potential care giver. I love young children and have worked with them and special needs adults for 30 years. I have a soft spot for infants. I raised three boys and had a daycare in my home while they were young. My husband and I are new grandparents and love that role. I am musical,...
Donna can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Donna was beyond amazing with our 3 boys! They absolutely loved her! She always had something fun planned for them! She was punctual and I never had a worry with them in her care!"

Kristina B.

Hello my name is Shari! I'm loving caring and patient!! Iam a mother of 3 children and a grandmother to two sweet girls! I work a full time job with special needs children on a special needs bus. Monday thru Friday with some down time during the day. If I can help you and your family out please let me know.
Shari can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Shari is great with my kids. She is very dependable. I would recommend her in a heart beat!"

Corry M.

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Mckenzie B.


Rohrersville, MD

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Energetic Nanny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is McKenzie I have 14 years of child experience. I have done in home nannying and daycare in my own home. I have experience with children with special needs such as autism, reactive attachment disorder, fetal alcohol syndrome disorder, seizure disorders, and many mental health issues among children. I have...
Mckenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She was wonderful to work with!"

Whitney L.

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Anna B.


Martinsburg, WV

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Anna and I have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work. I am currently working as a long term substitute for an Autism classroom and at a summer camp for special needs children during the summer! I enjoy working with children and am comfortable with dogs!
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Chasten W.


Rohrersville, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Outgoing Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Fun, outgoing, sitter available Part-time in summer, weekends or as-needed. A little about me, I have 10+ years experience babysitting children ages 4 months to 14 years old. I have experience nannying children with special needs, hearing loss, and have watched families up to 7 children. I am a certified teacher in the state...
Chasten can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Chasten is a godsend! We are a family with 4 early elementary children. Chasten keeps them busy, she's skilled at preventing meltdowns and handling tantrums and conflict, and the kids love her. We are thankful to have found her."

Rikki D.

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Anabelle J.


Martinsburg, WV

$16/hr2 yrs exp

I Am A College Student Looking For Part Time Babysitting

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 2 years of experience caring for kids ages 1-11 and up to 4 kiddos at once. I also have experience caring for a child with special needs. Additionally, I have younger siblings and cousins I grew up watching over. I am a full time college student and am excited to help you navigate parenthood to the best of my ability!
Anabelle can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Dependable Babysitter proficient at providing trustworthy childcare ensuring a safe environment for children. Adept at cooking and providing food for children. Cleaning up messes and ensuring house upkeep. Specialize at managing tempers and emotions and creating relationships with children.
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Lucy T.


Martinsburg, WV

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Love people and have lots of experience caring for them including special needs. In addition, I have over 22 years of providing care aide , including owning my own home child care business for over 10 years and as a youth counselor for over 6 years. I believe in providing a caring, nurturing, safe, and educational environment ....
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Cyndi L.


Martinsburg, WV

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Available For Elderly Care, Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a reliable private duty Caregiver who is knowledgeable in handling a variety of emergency situations. I am a trustworthy individual who is nurturing & responsible. I am adept at nutritious meal preparation, assisting in the maintenance of a household & developing a strong rapport with patient. I enjoy elderly people &...
Cyndi can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
I'm a caring and experienced teacher with a passion for helping children grow and develop. I am a Preschool Teacher for students with special needs. I have a natural ability to connect with children and create a safe and nurturing environment where they can thrive. With over 17 years of experience and a Graduate Degree in...
Hillary can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

I have a passion for helping groups of all ages from infants to young adults! I'm willing to learn and ask lots of questions and be as much help as possible to make it the family life easier as well as your child or children lives! I am trying to gain more experience working with children with disabilities or features that just...
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Bethany P.


Harpers Ferry, WV

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Child Care Help

I am a friendly and responsible college student who loves working with kids! I grew in a large family so I am accustomed to chaos, and have a special needs brother that I help my family care for. I am detail-oriented and open to working with any needs!
Bethany can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Charles H.


Martinsburg, WV

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Giver For Over 10 Years. I Want To Work With Children, Teens, And Adults.

For my entire adult life, I have been dedicated to care jobs of many different kinds. I have worked with children with disabilities, spent many years in the daycare system, been a teachers assistant as well as a behavior assistant for a middle school classroom in Ashburn, VA. I come from a loving background and support that...
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Katelyn S.


Martinsburg, WV

$22-30/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

I started my Special Needs Care in High School when I worked as a teachers aide in what we called "the growing classes" I played on the Special Needs sport teams. I continued my education in college, and getting my degree is occupational therapy. I spent over 1000 hours in training with special needs babies, children, teens, and...
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Marissa P.


Martinsburg, WV

$10-50/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Marissa. I Am 27, With 3 Cats- And One Dog. In Which He Is A Service Dog For My Son.

I'd describe my personality as: Fun, outgoing, and friendly. I like working with kids because: It is very rewarding creating bonds with little humans. I'm looking for a job that: Is very rewarding, and fast paced and full of smiles. I started working with kids when: I was 16. In my spare time, I like to: Read, Write, dog...
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Jordan. I work at the C. Town Presbyterian Church as a nursery worker where I care for children ages 4 and under on Sunday mornings. I am comfortable with changing diapers, cooking, cleaning, caring for pets, and helping with homework. I absolutely love kids! I have a lot of experience with many different types...
Jordan can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Shepherdstown, WV

Anna B.

5.0

Anna was very quick to respond to messages, thorough in her questions and answers, she was right on time, and did a great job taking care of my niece. My niece really enjoyed spending time with her as well. I would recommend her for future jobs in childcare.

- Robin L.

Maria H.

5.0

We were so blessed to have Maria watch our girls! We were so sad to hear she moved! Highly recommend and will be greatly missed!

- Kaitlyn T.

Olivia J.

5.0

Olivia was a saving grace for our family! We just moved to the area and don't have family nearby for help. We had a meet and greet prior to the first scheduled babysitting night and our 4 year old and 5 month old loved her! We knew it was going to be a great match from the beginning. She's a great...

- Brianna N.

Donna N.

5.0

We can't provide a high enough recommendation for Donna! She was our son's nanny from 9 weeks old until we moved when he was 15 months. She is the only person outside of the family we have trusted to care for him. She was always flexible with our busy schedules, willing to come early or stay late,...

- Lindsey G.

Shari L.

5.0

Shari is great with my kids. She is very dependable. I would recommend her in a heart beat!

- Corry M.

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