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Barbara W.


Toms Brook, VA

$21-25/hr3 yrs exp

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I have been working with disabled and elderly individuals. My recent experience has been with Special needs adults. I have been a Dedicated Support Professional for 3 years and I love it!
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Edward S.


Strasburg, VA

$25-35/hr2 yrs exp

Youth Pastor With Special Needs Experienced

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm retired pastor who worked 20 years with youth and 15 years with Celebrate Recovery groups caring for people with emotional needs. My goal about care-giving is no only have fun. I have joy when establish a strong connection and build secure attachment with people. I enjoy my family: my wife, three children and three...
5.0
"Edward works with our son and does a great job! We want Edward to continue working with us and we look forward to his interaction with our son!"

Sarah A.

Worked in childcare for four years! and also I love taking care Elderly, have a special needs older sibling, and still help care for him, but want to broaden my level of care.
Raegan can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Kaitlin S.


Maurertown, VA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Need A Helping Hand? I Have Two!

Hello my name is Kaitlin and I am 25 years old. I currently attend Laurel Ridge to obtain my RN and eventually my MD with a primary focus on mental health of early childhood and adolescence. I am studying this because the human body has always amazed me, especially the brain sand how it works! I am the third of eight children...
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Raeann P.


Middletown, VA

$13-18/hr4 yrs exp

I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Crafts and Cooking/Meal Preparation. Have work with kids with special needs for a few years.
Raeann can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
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Michelle R.


Maurertown, VA

$18-24/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

I've been taking care of special needs off and on my whole life. Starting as a sophomore in high school almost 30 years ago. I love children and the elderly. I'm a fast learner, love taking kiddos out for fun time/learning experiences. I currently work for a home health agency. Would love to take care of your cherished child/...
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Bridgette M.


Strasburg, VA

$15-25/hr

Experienced, Patient, And Kind Special Needs Caregiver

I have several years of full-time nannying experience with children of all ages, from infants to teens. I was also a special needs attendant for a young boy with down syndrome. I assisted him with schoolwork, meals, using the bathroom, and cared for his general well-being.
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Quirsten B.


Woodstock, VA

$14-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hi I Am Quirsten, I Love Working With Kids And Pets.

I'd describe my personality as outgoing, honest, and caring I like working with kids because they all are fun at all ages I'm looking for a job that gives me some extra money on the side that I enjoy. I started working with kids when I was 13 in my church nursery. Then was a giver for multiple special needs children. Now I am...
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Lindsay F.


Front Royal, VA

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked as an attendant for two years at a private school. I assisted students in all curricular activities as well as extracurricular, speech therapy, summer programs, private tutor, and nanny. I have also managed lessons for therapeutic riding for individuals of all ages with varying cognitive and intellectual disabilities....
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Genevieve R.


Front Royal, VA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Montessori Teacher And Parent Educator

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Overnights Short term, full or part time In-room/suite care while you have dinner Potty Training The oldest of 7 children, I was well-versed in infants and toddlers by the time I took an au pair position in Switzerland at 19. When I returned, I worked toward my associate degree focusing in Psychology in Northern Virginia, while...
Genevieve can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Genevieve babysat my two boys (11 and 12) for a short out of town trip I had to take. She was kind enough to come last minute after the scheduled sitter came down with COVID. She was coming back from out of town so I was nervous but she was very communicative which...

Joe M.

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Beth D.


Winchester, VA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I absolutely love working with kids, they are so innovative and creative. Everyone is unique which is why I love giving children individualized attention. I am Child and Adult First aid and CPR certified. I am an animal lover as I have a dog and also do pet sitting. I am currently an graduate at Shenandoah University working...
Beth can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Beth came to our home numerous times to help provide companion care for my elderly mother who has Alzheimers. She was friendly and outgoing, and did a great job of interacting with my Mom and managing her mood changes. I would recommend Beth highly. "

Laura F.

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Sybil C.


Winchester, VA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 15 years experience in caring for special needs children. I have experience with kids who are autistic as well as those on with behavioral disorders.
5.0
"Sybil was our night nurse when we had our second child, and what an absolute blessing she was. We had 2 children close in age and my husband works a very physical and stressful job. I don't know what I would have done without her caring, empathetic, kindness to our...

Marion H.

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Sileni A.


Stephens City, VA

$23/hr7 yrs exp

Introducing Myself

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Sileni, and I'm 34-year-old. I'm from Costa Rica. I like to care kids and to teach them to become independent and to learn new things, such as schoolwork, arts and crafts and teaching them Spanish. I love art and books. I have worked as volunteer with special need kids and adolescents in institutions with kids...
Sileni can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We are so lucky to have Sileni as part of our family! We have three kids ages 11, 8, and 3. They all adore her as we do. Sileni can be firm with enforcing our rules and also have a ton of fun with the kids. You can tell that she really cares. She goes out of her...

Virginia S.

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Kaylee W.


Winchester, VA

$15-30/hr2 yrs exp

2 Years Experience Working With Adults With A Range Of Disabilities

Hello! I am a current college student looking for a few hours a week helping a family take care of a child or adult with special needs. I have worked for nearly 2 years as a support professional for adults with developmental, physical, and intellectual disabilities. Some of these adults have had behavior plans, so I am...
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Tara L.


Winchester, VA

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher/Music Therapist

Hello, My name is Tara. I have been a Music therapist for over 20 years and also I'm working currently as an early childhood special education teacher I have four children which includes a child with special needs. I am very passionate about working with children and enjoy engaging in activities, such as outdoors, music and...
Tara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Eleanor D.


Front Royal, VA

$18-20/hr6 yrs exp

Happy And Experienced :)

I've got 11 siblings and years of experience babysitting families with lots of children. I can do overnight stays and help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. I've taught art classes to middle schoolers and have lots of experience with crafts and fun activities for kids. I'm CPR certified, and have worked with special needs...
Eleanor can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Susan W.


Front Royal, VA

$16-22/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caretaker

Hi I'm Soki. I'm patient, enthusiastic, and driven to be a positive presence. I am experienced with autistic individuals and have a lot of patience and care for special needs. I stay engaged and interactive. I utilize creativity, imagination, and exploration through play. I am a role model of kindness and compassion. My...
Susan can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
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Zelina M.


Front Royal, VA

$10-15/hr

Caregiver/Nanny

I am young at heart caregiver who truly enjoys interacting with children. I am a mother of one adult daughter. Also, I am a former LPN with special needs experience.
Zelina can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Doris B.


Front Royal, VA

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

I have been a caregiver for over 40 years, and I have been a mama to a special need child for over 40 yearsyears, and I was a forster mother to many children I have taking care of children with special need
Doris can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

I love working with kids and I have some experience with special needs individuals. I am currently an exercise science major and double minor in biology and entrepreneurship. My goal is to get my doctorate in physical therapy. I also know ASL, which aids my communication skills with individuals with special needs.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Toms Brook, VA

Edward S.

5.0

Edward is kind, responsible, and insightful. He immediately connected with our son.

- Donna T.

Genevieve R.

5.0

Genevieve has my highest recommendation! She watched my daughter and friends son (both infants) while we had dinner at Glen Gordon Manor. Genevieve was punctual, warm, knowledgeable, careful and attentive. If we return to the area with children we will definitely contact her again.

- Rachel R.

Beth D.

5.0

Beth came to our home numerous times to help provide companion care for my elderly mother who has Alzheimers. She was friendly and outgoing, and did a great job of interacting with my Mom and managing her mood changes. I would recommend Beth highly.

- Laura F.

Sybil C.

5.0

Sybil was our night nurse when we had our second child, and what an absolute blessing she was. We had 2 children close in age and my husband works a very physical and stressful job. I don't know what I would have done without her caring, empathetic, kindness to our little girl. It helped me be a...

- Marion H.

Sileni A.

3.0

Very pleasant lady. On-time, safe and capable, but a lot of variations in availability of her schedule. Lack of consistency. It was difficult to rely on her and she left me in a tight situation with child care.

- Ruby G.

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