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Deon S.


Newport News, VA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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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.

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Kaitlyn H.


Hampton, VA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Sitter

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We loved Kaitlyn! She was fantastic with our daughter. She really cares and is reliable."

Taylor B.

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Sharon R.


Portsmouth, VA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced and Loving Special Needs Provider

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.

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Linda R.


Fort Eustis, VA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Previous Daycare/preschool Owner/director

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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Was very polite and gave plenty of attention to my son and tended to his needs! "

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Cassaundra T.


Newport News, VA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Healthcare Provider special needs

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

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Faith R.


Hampton, VA

$13-18/hr3 yrs exp

I have been babysitting for children since I was 12 and have experience with children with special needs.
Faith can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Emily S.


Yorktown, VA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Friendly & Caring Nanny

My name is Emily and I am looking for a nanny position. I love children of all ages and have experience with special needs. I have volunteered in classrooms, with an elementary school speech pathologist and in many child programs in York County, such as Safety Town. I am active, love reading and arts & crafts projects!
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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:

First Aid

CPR

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Marissa D.


Hampton, VA

$21-25/hr1 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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Tyler E.


Hampton, VA

$15-25/hr4 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: Respite care, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

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Laurie G.


Williamsburg, VA

$25-35/hr10 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: Mobility assistance, respite care, meal prep, errands, home modification
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Isabella S.


Newport News, VA

$15-16/hr10 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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Tangee L.


Portsmouth, VA

$20-30/hr10 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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

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Laura G.


Chesapeake, VA

$10-20/hr5 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,...
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Heather D.


Yorktown, VA

$30-40/hr10 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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Emaya R.


Hampton, VA

$13-20/hr6 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...
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Julie B.


Newport News, VA

$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, dementia, companionship, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more
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...
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Fawne B.


Newport News, VA

$13-15/hr20 yrs exp

Compassionate And Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am very experienced with caring and working with infants and school age children. I currently work in the school system as a paraprofessional. I have also worked with children with special needs.
Fawne can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
I JUST MOVED TO Virginia!! Have you ever thought to yourself "I wish I had a reliable babysitter who doesn't charge a arm and leg." No worries, I'm here to assist! My #1 passion is helping others and #2 is being around kids. Combine those two and you have an extremely hard working- fun filled individual. My services are done...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Smithfield, VA

Deon S.

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.

5.0

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

- Taylor B.

Sharon R.

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.

5.0

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

- Care member

Cassaundra T.

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

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