Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Smithfield, VA

$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

The Best Sitter Ever :)

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been caring for kids all my life, but my first paid position was with Boy's and Girls club in the summer of 2022 One thing you should know about me is I am willing to adapt to the child's current circumstances to ensure they are taken care of properly. My skills include problem solving, active listening, and...

Kaitlyn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"They were absolutely amazing! My 2 kids loved them, and I loved being able to have date night. 🤣🤣🤣"

Care member

Deon S.

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Dedicated compassionate, reliable, caring caregiver with 15 years of experience working with patients committed to overall patient well-being and help through personal care and energetic engagement skilled in assisting patients with daily living

5.0

"Deon could not schedule to work with 100 year old mother, but she did give a lead for someone else. She was very nice about it. We wanted to hire her."

Kevin G.

Kaitlyn H.

$13-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring Sitter

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience with nannying and babysitting for a long time. Kids of all ages and special needs kids. I have gone to school for medical assisting and began school for nursing so I am skilled in those fields as well. I have an almost 3-year-old daughter .

Kaitlyn can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0

"We loved Kaitlyn! She was fantastic with our daughter. She really cares and is reliable."

Taylor B.

Samantha L.

Portsmouth, VA

$13-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Married my high school sweetheart in March of 2020. Together we have 1 dog, & a little girl born in June 22'. My husband's active duty Navy, currently stationed out of Norfolk, VA. I grew up with a open heart and mind for those with special needs as my sister has autism. I received two years of hands-on experience in a Sped...

Sharon R.

Portsmouth, VA

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced and Loving Special Needs Provider

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm passionate that "every" person "needs" to be treated with respect and as an "individual". I have been in the Social Work field for most of my life, starting as a teenage volunteer at Christiana Hospital. I love and appreciate the opportunity to be part of a team to help individuals with special needs. Health and safety are...

5.0

"Sharon goes above and beyond to compassionately care for her clients. I have complete confidence in her abilities and would happily recommend her to anyone with a loved one with cognitive impairment."

Sharri K.

Linda R.

Fort Eustis, VA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Previous Daycare/preschool Owner/director

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Cheerful, Kind, Compassionate Dependable, and Trustworthy I have four grown children of my own and hundreds out there that have forever touched my heart. I have many years of experience in childcare including several types of special needs. I owned and operated a daycare/preschool for 12 years. Also experienced with school...

Linda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0

"Was very polite and gave plenty of attention to my son and tended to his needs! "

Care member

Cassaundra T.

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Healthcare Provider special needs

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked as a healthcare provider at two area hospital (PRN ONLY). I'M CPR certified, double vaccinated and boosted. I provide hands on care, very attentive to the family needs.

5.0

"I am so glad I choose Cassaundra for my heath care needs. She has so much experience and very knowledgeable of a lot of medical practices. I will definitely be choosing her again if needed. "

Care member

Cynthia A.

Fort Eustis, VA

$15-23/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I planned, organized, and presented lesson plans in whole and small groups compatible with the school and system-wide curricular goals. I planned and created activities keeping students motivated, engaged and focused. 2010 thru 2015, I was employed as a Special Education Aide where I supported children with special needs....

Cynthia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Marissa D.

$21-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a military spouse looking for work preferably working with special needs children. I speak English and fluent in ASL. During summer vacation I volunteer at YMCA. I have experience working with children from infants to 12 years of age . I took a CPR class in high school and I never had it renewed but would be willing to...

Marissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Tyler E.

$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

About Me

I have a deep understanding of the unique needs of individuals requiring care and support, whether it's for seniors, children, or individuals with special needs. My skills encompass a wide range of caregiving tasks, from personal care and medication management to meal preparation and companionship. I approach my role with...

Tyler can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep, respite care, hospice services & more

Skills:

CNA

Laurie G.

Williamsburg, VA

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hospice RN

Currently working as an on call hospice nurse with 15+ years experience in nursing. Looking to assist families in elderly care during the days and am available some evenings, as well. I'd describe my personality as caring, dedicated, and reliable. I like caring for seniors because it's a purposeful and meaningful effort....

Laurie can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, mobility assistance, home modification, errands

Isabella S.

$15-16/hr • 10 yrs exp

Reliable, Sweet Babysitter

Hi, I'm Isabella! I am 20 years old and I am a junior at Christopher Newport University. I have 10 years of experience and know how to care for children newborn to teenager, kids with allergies, and young kids with special needs (I have a non verbal brother with Down syndrome, Autism, and Tourette's). I have my drivers license...

Isabella can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Tangee L.

Portsmouth, VA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver! Childcare Taker.

I been in the care field for 24 years Im very passionate about what I do. I experienced with Dementia! Alzheimer's! Special needs children! I have about 10 years exposure with babies and toddlers. I have 6 grandchildren of my own whom I love with all my soul. If you choose me for senior care or child care. Housekeeping. I will...

Tangee can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep

Skills:

CNA

Laura G.

Chesapeake, VA

$13-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

I have much experience with childcare (I have been babysitting since I was 12). This year I was a teacher assistant and next year I will be a kindergarten teacher. 5 years ago, I began providing respite care for special needs families. I have much experience with Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, food allergies, hearing impairment,...

Heather D.

Yorktown, VA

$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nurse By Trade- Mixing Fun And Care Together

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an LVN/LPN. I graduated nursing school in 2010. I absolutely love working with all children, as well as the elderly. My whole life has been spent working in special needs classrooms, hospitals, doctors offices, and patients homes (providing hospice and respite care). I love teaching all subjects, and continue to broaden my...

Heather can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more

Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

Meghan O.

$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I babysat all four years in high school, I worked at Great Wolf Lodge for two years, I worked as a primary caregiver for special needs kids and adults for one summer, I work currently as an RBT and a QMHP

Meghan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Kendra H.

$13-23/hr • 4 yrs exp

I have 10+ years of nursing experience. I can help with Transportation Services, Dementia and Intellectual development disability individuals. I asssist. residents with activities of daily living including helping with meals, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing and grooming. I'm very reliable, service-focused...

Julie B.

$47-50/hr

Excellent, Caring, Energetic And Educated

Empathetic, caring and full of energy. I have always had a passion for helping others - but especially older people and animals. I have a Bachelors Degree and I have taken Master level courses from ODU for Special Needs Education. Years ago I was a teacher, and I am currently a Project Manager for an IT company. I am good with...

Julie can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more

Emaya R.

$13-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Personal Care Aide/ Direct Support Professional/ Medical Assistant

Hello my name is Emaya, I currently live in Hampton, Virginia. I have my own transportation. I do not feel comfortable around animals (sorry). I have 8+ years working with individuals with cerebral palsy and 5+ years working with adults with mild and severe intellectual disabilities. I am Personal care aide, CPR, Basic Life...

Fawne B.

$13-15/hr • 20 yrs exp

Compassionate And Experienced Caregiver