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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 $17/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Suffolk, VA

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Cherita B.


Newport News, VA

$25-49/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Services

5.0

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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: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Cherita has been fantastic with my Dad. My Father can be difficult in terms of allowing help to come into his home. Cherita has been patient and slowly allowing him to adjust to this new situation. Dad has been very complimentary of Cherita. She has been on time...

Cindy F.

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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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Kailey W.


Hampton, VA

$13-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kailey. I'm currently enrolled in college part-time at Virginia Peninsula Community College. I have a great deal of child care experience, having volunteered alongside various elementary teachers at Cooper and Yorktown elementary schools, having babysat for many years, and having worked with infants-prek in a...
Kailey can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Arianna M.


Portsmouth, VA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

My Name Is Arianna But Y'all Can Call Me Ari. I Am A Small Time Business Owner.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as energetic, empathetic, and ambitious. In my spare time, I like to read, draw/paint and play pokemon. I'm overall a very crafty person and when I'm not crafting I'm enjoying nature. My skills include crafting along with any other activity. I am a pretty good cook and I make sure I make exactly...
Arianna can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She's amazing with my babies. They love her to death. My favorite sitter!!"

Alexandria J.

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Courteney N.


Portsmouth, VA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Caring Nanny For Hire!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm so glad to meet you! My name is Courteney, and I am a paraprofessional for the pre-k program in the public school system. I have the entire summer off and I'm looking for a family that could use my expertise in child care. Although I work with the 4-5-year-old age daily, I'm also a mother to three beautiful boys and have...
Courteney can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
5.0
"Courteney took care of my one year old and was absolutely amazing. She took Heed to our routine and followed it. She also went above and beyond when it came to caring for my little girl. I would highly recommend her, she is punctual, has great communication skills,...

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Samantha L.


Norfolk, VA

$10-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Married my high school sweetheart in March of 2020. Together we have 1 dog, & a baby 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...
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Deon S.


Newport News, VA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

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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Shasta S.


Norfolk, VA

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm currently a CNA doing home health. I have experience with seizures, dementia / Alzheimer's, special needs, and have one of her many other types of care needed. I'm knowledgeable in the medical field and I pick up and learn very quickly. I'm also very familiar with ALS.
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Jacqueline. M.


Portsmouth, VA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

My Heart To Yours

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Jacqueline I have 30 yrs experience in the healthcare field. I love working with the elderly, Dementia, Alzheimer and Aphasia patients. I also have experience with ALS patients with peg feeding, catheter care and tracheotomy. If I can make a difference in 1 persons life I'm excited. If your looking for a great...
5.0
"Jackie has been helping my husband for a year now. He has ALS and she has seen and dealt with the many changes of this horrific disease. My husband trusts her and so do I. She has become a great part of our family. Punctual, honest and trustworthy "

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Ann W.


Carrsville, VA

$14-15/hr10 yrs exp

Bubbly Sitter With Years Of Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Ann and I have been babysitting and providing childcare since I was 10 years old. At that time, my first nephew was born and I have helped raise him every step of the way. I have experience with kids of all ages, including those with special needs including down syndrome, autism, aggression issues, and special...
Ann can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ann was absolutely amazing with our two littles! If she had any questions or concerns she made sure to reach out. The kids had so much fun playing with her that they took the best nap after. We can’t wait to have her back again! :)"

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Resse V.


Newport News, VA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Heavenly Angel

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have 20+ years of experience in home health care, hospice, special needs and CPR/first Aide certified. I have been blessed enough to work with all types of ailments and to name a few, dementia, Alzheimer and ALS. I am very passionate about the care I give to my clients, always willing to go the extra mile. I worked in...
Resse can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"In January 2020, my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. At the time, I lived and worked as a full-time professional in VA, and she lived several states away. After attempting to develop and manage a long-distance care plan for my mother, I decided to move her...

John S.

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Tara A.


Norfolk, VA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic, Dependable, And Experienced Child-Care Giver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children for well over 13 years. I have 10 1/2 years of nanny/ babysitting/personal assistant experience and 3 years of experience as a Behavior Interventionist, where I worked one-on-one with children who have special needs. Currently I am working in a multidisciplinary pediatric clinic for speech,...
Tara can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Tara cared for our busy 3 year old and 6 month old baby for almost a year. She is a wonderful caregiver who loves to teach, create, and help your children develop. She created sensory mats for our kiddos which they loved and did art projects to decorate our...

Callie M.

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Diana A.


Portsmouth, VA

$17-23/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! My name is Diana I am 24 years old. I have 6 years experience of babysitting newborns all the way to teens. I have experience babysitting autistic kids and special needs kids, and would be more than willing to help with any kids that need a little bit of extra help. :) Very comfortable with pets, currently have 2...
Diana can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Diana watched our 1.5 year old for a few quick hours and she was great! Sent pictures to update and was super good with communication throughout the entire process. I would definitely recommend her!"

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Viola S.


Chesapeake, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there my name is Vi. I have been fortunate to be in the medical and childcare field for over 10 years . I have worked with all types of families and taken care of children from preemies through teens. As well as home health for the Elderly. I have even been blessed enough to work with children with intellectual disabilities....
5.0
"Vi is an incredible caregiver. When she kept my sons (an infant and toddler), they grew very attached to her. My youngest has severe gastrointestinal issues, so I was very skeptical about finding an adequate sitter, but as a nurse she jumped right in and has been...

Kierra B.

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Heather D.


Yorktown, VA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Everyone Should Be Treated Like Family

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nurse for 10+ years and most of my work has been with elderly, pediatric, and special needs families. I myself have a grandfather who is 100 years old, and want nothing but the best for him. I may not be able to help care for him (since he is out of state with my parents) but I can help care for your loved ones. I...
Heather can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, hospice services, personal care, respite care, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

Licensed Nurse

5.0
"Heather assisted in my husbands care for about a year and a half. Her caring nature, sense of humor, ability to problem solve issues was amazing during a difficult time. Heather is a dependable trustworthy person who give quality care-giving. My husband needs...

Julie B.

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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: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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

Taylor B.

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Xena J.


Newport News, VA

$17-20/hr5 yrs exp

Weekend Childcare Provider.

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi I am Xena. Interest include child development, planning, educating, and welfare. 5+ years in the professional childcare industry providing care for ages 2 months-12 years as well as experience in the k-12 public school system. CPR, First Aid, and MAT certified. Experience working with children with special needs and...
Xena can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Xena was a last minute sitter. She was very professional on the phone during the interview and asked all the right questions for me to feel reassured. She arrived promptly and replied quickly to our text inquiries throughout the evening. When there was a snag with...

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Anita S.


Newport News, VA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs Assistance

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have several years in assistance with Special needs patients. I'm Caring, Compassionate, and willing to learn your way of attending your loved one. My extensive background includes, working in healthcare, and pharmacy. I assist with daily ADL's Bathing, Dressing, Feeding. I also, do light meals, Dr. visits, errands, etc.
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Diamond R.


Norfolk, VA

$15-18/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a caregiver with five years of experience, and I'm passionate about helping children grow, develop, and learn. I have a creative and friendly personality, and I am very comfortable enforcing household rules. I believe in open communication with parents, and I am happy to provide regular updates on their child's day. I am...
Diamond can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I can’t tell you enough about how grateful I am for Diamond! She has helped me a handful of times. She is punctual, communicates effectively, flexible if need be. But an outstanding babysitter above all. She loves kids and to any parent it’s a lot more meaningful...

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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. "

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Suffolk, VA

Cherita B.

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.

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.

Arianna M.

5.0

She's amazing with my babies. They love her to death. My favorite sitter!!

- Alexandria J.

Courteney N.

5.0

Courteney is a jewel. I can tell she is an amazing mother and educator just by the way she treated my boys. My youngest has an ultra rare syndrome and she treated him like any other child, which is extremely hard to find in this community. She came in with ideas of things he can do vs can't, she...

- Renea B.

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.

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Ratings for Suffolk, VA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Suffolk, VA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.