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95 special needs caregivers are listed in Virginia Beach, VA

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Virginia Beach, VA

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Shirley D.


Virginia Beach, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

5.0

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I have worked with a large group of Special Needs Clients. I have worked with a young adult with Cerebral Palsy, where I had to bathe, feed, prepare meals, change diapers, transfer and reposition him. He could talk some and we laughed, listened to music, sung songs, and I read to him. I cared for a child with Autism, who played...
5.0
"Shirley is an awesome caregiver. She has watched over my son an provided for him with excellent care. She's heart warming an tedious, "

Keenan J.

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Melissa B.


Virginia Beach, VA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a mother to four amazing adult children (18+). I was a stay-at-home mom for 13 years and have experience in homeschooling. I hold a Master's degree in Special Education, a Bachelor's degree in accounting, and volunteer as the lead coordinator for Children's Ministry in my church. I plan and direct a camp for children with...
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Ruby O.


Virginia Beach, VA

$10-15/hr

Part-time Or Full-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Ruby, I have worked with several family's with special need children. I'm very passionate about providing care to those in need. I'm a fun loving very energetic grandmother of three who love caring for children. I have been working as a child care provider over the last five years part-time and full-time. I'm a non...
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Jasmine C.


Virginia Beach, VA

$14-29/hr10 yrs exp

Professional, Experienced, And Dependable Caregiver

Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Jasmine, and I have over 12 years of experience caring for children; infancy through middle school. I have worked as an Au Pair in Italy, for child care companies, as well as been hired by families to be their caregiver. I've held positions such as a full- time nanny, infant caregiver, a special needs caretaker,...
Jasmine can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"I hired Jasmine to watch my almost two year old when I was in town on vacation. She came for two nights to my hotel and my little guy is usually not comfortable around others, but he did wonderful with her - even given the new environment! She spent excellent...

Brandy M.

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Dana S.


Virginia Beach, VA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter Available!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello!! I am senior at Virginia Wesleyan University in Virginia Beach, VA and am majoring in elementary education! I love helping children learn and grow their minds through knowledge and health through various activities! I love the outdoors and am a certified lifeguard so I would love to take the kids out to the pool or other...
Dana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Dana has been an amazing asset to our family! My husband and I have very crazy work schedules and she has been incredibly flexible with our schedules. I have a 1 year old and almost 3 year old and she manages both children very well. My son always gets excited when...

Micaela C.

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Melissa B.


Virginia Beach, VA

$22-40/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Teacher And Mother Of 4

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I'm a mother to four amazing adult children (18+). I was a stay-at-home mom for 13 years and have experience in homeschooling. I hold a Master's degree in Special Education, a Bachelor's degree in accounting, and I am the Children's Ministry Director for my church. I plan and direct a camp for children with special needs each...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Great with small kids and special needs!"

Sherri W.

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Whitney T.


Virginia Beach, VA

$18/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am Whitney , I am 23 years old. I have been babysitting/nanny for about 8 years now. I have worked with children of all ages (newborns-teens) including special needs children as well. I also have experience working as a teaching assistant at a daycare. I taught ages 1-4 mostly but I worked with all ages at the daycare (4...
Whitney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Whitney was very patient and kind with our son. She was on time, sweet, and made an immediate connection. We truly appreciated her enthusiasm and her willingness to help out whenever she could."

Joan H.

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Olivia V.


Virginia Beach, VA

$16-28/hr3 yrs exp

College Age Caregiver,Friend, Mentor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Olivia. I am located in Virginia Beach and I am a current ODU student, trying to work around my school schedule. I am pursuing a degree in healthcare and I am very excited! I have worked as a babysitter in my neighborhood since my Junior year of High School. I have previously worked at an In-Home Daycare,...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Olivia worked for my family, caring for 2 children ages 2 and 5 on weekend. My kids Loved Olivia! She was very sweet and gentle with them, got them laughing, they all seemed to have fun together! When she came over to babysit, my kids would yell "Libya's Here,...

Lynn H.

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Erica R.


Virginia Beach, VA

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Kid Lover And Memory Maker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as conscientiousness, energetic, and compassionate. I like working with kids because their minds are growing, and I get to be a part of the teaching of life skills, lessons, and knowledge. I'm looking for a job that I can do in my home or yours if I could bring my 14-year-old girl depending on time...
Erica can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is amazing with all children. I trust her fully with my child. I call her the "baby whisperer" because that is her calling. She is an amazing person and an amazing care giver to the little people. "

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Samantha P.


Virginia Beach, VA

$22-35/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with children of all ages from newborns to 13-year-old . I have experience with special needs children including working with a child who has autism. I am patient and very loving. I always treat all children as if they are my own with respect to the various needs and disciplines that the parent's desire.
Samantha can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sam was hired to do overnight care for our one month old. She was happy to undergo an interview process and her communication once hired while was very clear and effective. She asked all the pertinent questions and we had no fear letting her watch our newest...

Vivian B.

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Christine B.


Virginia Beach, VA

$13-20/hr1 yrs exp

I have worked as a bus aide. With elementary to high school students. Also have worked with special needs children. I worked at that job for 3 years.
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Christina is very good with children, is reliable."

Ann S.

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Dara T.


Virginia Beach, VA

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

As a childcare provider with nine years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing and educating young minds. My background in early childhood development has equipped me with the knowledge and skills to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children. I pride myself on being patient, calm, and creative,...
Dara can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Although it was a one-time job, I would definitely hire again. She is so dependable. I absolutely love the fact that she gives you a report on everything that happened during her time babysitting. 10/10 would recommend!"

Ashley C.

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Danielle M.


Virginia Beach, VA

$16-22/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, Im Miss Danie. I have 13 years of experience watching children of all ages and 4 years being a caregiver to adults. I am looking for part time work that could be pet sitting, childcare, senior care, or special needs. the two families who wrote my reviews, I still work for. I currently have availability between 9:30 a.m....
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"She’s an amazing person, really engaging and understanding!"

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Breanna L.


Virginia Beach, VA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Breanna and I have been working with children, both neurorypical and neurodivergent, for over 17 years. I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. In particular, my career has involved working with children with special needs in the home,...
Breanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Bre is kind, helpful, reliable, competent, well spoken, and a good communicator . She’s great wifh people of all ages and a good driver . If you need help , definitely reach out to her !"

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Marian T.


Virginia Beach, VA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Independent Contracting Caregiver

I have 20 years of experience and empathetic personal caregiver with advance cooking and healthcare skills with elderly, disabilities Alzheimer's and dementia as well as special needs.
Marian can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Marian is very articulate and thorough. She will make sure your loved one is taken care of and will clean up after herself. She will also work other days besides the ones hired if needed. She is professional and is always on time or early for her shift. You can't...

Glenda G.

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Brooke C.


Virginia Beach, VA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello there, my name is Brooke. I am originally from Vermont but, I have resided in Virginia Beach for the last 15 years. I have experience with special needs and seniors with dementia. Being a caregiver is hard work but, very rewarding! I am honest, trustworthy, and do not mind really getting in there and providing the services...
Brooke can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, errands, dementia
5.0
"Brooke was a wonderful caregiver to have taking care of my parents. Her care went so far beyond expectations that it was inspiring. She was truly devoted to my parents' care at a point where my Dad needed constant monitoring due to ALS. She brought empathy and...

Andrew G.

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Leidy Diana N.


Virginia Beach, VA

$25-30/hr1 yrs exp

Psychologist And Caregiver - Special Needs

Hello! I'm Leidy, a Colombian psychologist and currently a caregiver in Denver. I have 1 year of experience caring for people with special needs, thanks to my practice in Colombia. In my time, I carry out different activities like colors, play, cook, dance between others, even if it is short, and I provide the necessary care...
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Lindsey J.


Virginia Beach, VA

$20-26/hr6 yrs exp

CNA Looking For A Special Needs Family

Hello, I am a Certified Nurse Assistant. I have a heart working with special need kids. I am looking for full time hours. (35-40) My hourly rate is $23-$25 an hour. I relocated to the Nashville area 2 years ago. I have worked with varying ages and disabilities. I previously lived in Kansas City where I worked in home health...
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Danielle M.


Virginia Beach, VA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Experienced In Caring For Special Needs Individuals

I have worked with individuals with special needs. I live in a house with a teen whose high functioning autistic. I used to work in an adult day care for people with special needs of all kinds. Some had mobility issues, some had speech delays etc. It was about 8 years ago but I still would love to be a part of taking care of...
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Catherine S.


Virginia Beach, VA

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Compassionate Special Needs Caretaker

Hello! My name is Catherine and I am a very compassionate person who loves to care for absolutely anyone. I provide compassionate care for individuals of all ages, from infants to seniors. With experience in a variety of needs such as ADHD/ADD, cognitive delays, seizures, blindness, mobility challenges, developmental and speech...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Virginia Beach, VA

Shirley D.

5.0

Shirley is an awesome caregiver. She has watched over my son an provided for him with excellent care. She's heart warming an tedious,

- Keenan J.

Jasmine C.

5.0

My son really had a great time with Jasmine. She came early to talk to us and made us feel extremely comfortable. I will definitely use her in the future.

- Kendra G.

Dana S.

5.0

This is long overdue, but Dana has been absolutely amazing! I have twins and a husband who very frequently deploys, and she's been a huge help. She's very nice, and gets along with kids really well.

- Matea B.

Melissa B.

5.0

Melissa is reliable, warm, and has good instincts. We used her to sleep train our one year old. She was loving and consistent with our child. I really appreciate her. I feel very confident recommending her for your family.

- Marilyn V.

Whitney T.

5.0

Whitney was very patient and kind with our son. She was on time, sweet, and made an immediate connection. We truly appreciated her enthusiasm and her willingness to help out whenever she could.

- Joan H.

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

Average Rating4.3 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Virginia Beach, VA are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 49 reviews of the 95 listed special needs caregivers.