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Find special needs caregivers in Suffolk, VA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Suffolk, VA

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Suffolk, VA

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Jenny D.


Portsmouth, VA

$20-30/hr9 yrs exp

Artsy Caregiver Available

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I am a 35-year-old female, college educated, who loves kids. I have worked in the care giving industry for almost 10 years now. I have also most recently headed the art program at an all girls camp and I've been a theatre educator working with children and adults. My experience is with children ages newborn to 13 and I've worked...
Jenny can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Bailey S.


Chesapeake, VA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have cared for special needs several times in the past. I even assist with the special needs olympics from time to time. I have the most experience with autism.
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Koren R.


Carrollton, VA

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Caring For Your Children As If They Were My Own!

Recent honor graduate and sophomore in college, majoring in medicine. Due to my mother being a special education teacher, I've had the opportunity to work with children all my life, especially special needs (references if requested), so caring for children is second nature to me.
Koren can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Wendy O.


Chesapeake, VA

$13-17/hr10 yrs exp

I have experience in many aspects of nursing with many age groups. My last patient was a toddler with a trach and g-tube who was born a premie of 1lb 7oz. She's thriving now and well on her way. I do have experience with autism, ADD/ADHD, and seizures as well.

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a 26-year-old nanny from Smithfield, VA. I have been babysitting since I was 16, and nannying since I was 18. I have experience with children from ages 4 weeks to 14 years. I have worked with children who have special needs as well as food allergies. I can provide references, pass a background check, am a non smoker, and...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hello families my name is miosoty but you can call me Sophie, I am very friendly , honest , reliable, and determine . I believe I qualified to be you nanny / baby sitter because I adore taking care of people from all ages new born to even the elderly . I have work in health care as a home health aide with special need and just...
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Kameryn S.


Portsmouth, VA

$20-22/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs

I'm 24 I've dealt with special needs children who have spinal muscular atrophy, I've cared for them for about 4 years now, as well as many other children of all ages. I'm a very outgoing person I'm honest and responsible. I currently am CPR and BLS certified. I am also a certified nursing assistant currently working with...
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Caitlyn N.


Chesapeake, VA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Chaos Coordinator Who Loves To Smile

Hello, I am a military spouse who just moved here from San Diego, CA. I have 2 children of my own ages 2 and 4. I am CPR/First aid certified. I have been a Nanny, RBT, and Direct Paraprofessional. I have experience with infants, multiples, and children with Special Needs. I am fluent in ASL. I love to do arts and crafts, be...
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Elizabeth W.


Windsor, VA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time - Full-time Depending On Which Days/hours During The Week/weekend Senior Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Mother of 3 boys. I enjoy helping people big, small, young and young at heart. I have experience with youngsters from my own and in my younger years. My more recent care experience is with more aged individuals for the last 12 years. I've worked with Long term care, Hospice, Dementia/Alzheimer's, Special needs, Skilled/Therapy...
Elizabeth can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

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Raechel H.


Windsor, VA

$13-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hello, I am 24 years old and I have been in health care since I was 17. I enjoy helping others and I treat my clients like my family! I am emt certified and have had many years of assisting people with many different types of disabilities. I am available every day and would love to help your family in any way I can!
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Nicole N.


Chesapeake, VA

$20-32/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Time Caregiver

I currently work with special needs children ranging from 2-12 providing ABA services. I have been an RBT for the past 6 years working on developing skills with each client while providing behavior management. I graduated from ODU in 2020 with my Bachelors in Psychology and have considered going back to school to further my...
Nicole can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Jessica R.


Portsmouth, VA

$15-19/hr5 yrs exp

Bubbly Caregiver, Who Loves To Provide Fun Services.

My name is Jessica, I have a Home Health Care Company. I have 5 years of experience with working with clients with disabilities such as Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Lou Gehrigs Disease and others. I'm able to assist with feeding, (G-tube) Personal Hygiene, Seizure protocols, Dressing Assistance, ADLS,...
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Mary-kathryn J.


Portsmouth, VA

$10-17/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Creator

Hi!! available after school and on weekends! I have experience with babysitting in past years. Love meeting new children and would love to set up and meet with you! I have special needs experience with autism. I am experienced with younger children. Live in Portsmouth area but can travel to you. I try to include all activities...
Mary-kathryn can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
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Ta N K.


Chesapeake, VA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have many years of experience working with people of all ages with various special needs. I can supply you with references and my CV.
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Eveyn D.


Portsmouth, VA

$19-23/hr10 yrs exp

My Childcare Experience

I have been a babysitter since I was 13 years old. When I was 14 I volunteered at a horse ranch that has a program called spur. This program help tech special needs children basic skills through bourses. I did that until I was 16 years old. Then I babysat different families off and on for 2 years when I was 18 I worked childcare...
Eveyn can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Laura G.


Chesapeake, VA

$13-20/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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Jeremy S.


Portsmouth, VA

$13-20/hr4 yrs exp

I enjoy this career choice due to my dad having Cerebral palsy, he was born that and I learned my way around that growing up, my little brother that is now 20 years old has autism, and he was non-verbal growing up so I had to learn and grow with how he wanted his needs or what not. I have been in this career field since I was 15...
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Cheryl C.


Smithfield, VA

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time CNA PCA

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with over 10 years of experience caring for individuals in the comfort of their own home. I assist with everyday needs such as dressing, bathing, providing medicine, meal prep/cooking, mobility assistance, grocery shopping, accompanying during errands and doctors appointments, providing...
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Cherita B.


Newport News, VA

$25-49/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Services

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I provide senior care services. I have been in the healthcare field for 20+ years, CPR-BLS certified, COVID, Influenza vaccinated, criminal and motor vehicle background check is part of my portfolio. I go above and beyond to care for you and your loved one. Please see below for services I provide and feel free to check out my...
Cherita can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, home modification, companionship, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Cherita takes her job very seriously. She is very concerned about the care and wellbeing of our elderly. She is a very dedicated, hardworking, and dependable individual. She is very passionate about her job, and enjoys her time with her clients."

Tierney R.

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