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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Yorktown, VA

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Yorktown, VA

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Heather D.


Yorktown, VA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Everyone Should Be Treated Like Family

5.0

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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, respite care, personal care, hospice services, mobility assistance, companionship & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

CNA

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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Heather D.


Yorktown, VA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I Provide Special Families With Special Care Sprinkled With Fun!

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 knowledge daily. I home-schooled all three of my...
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Tamra S.


Yorktown, VA

$13-16/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Carpooling. I currently teach kindergarten and 1st grade and have experience with special needs. I also previously worked as a home health aide and have a minor in Gerontology and work extensively with individuals with Alzheimer's.
Tamra can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Emily! I have am a nanny with three year of experience! I have experience from newborns to 15 years old! I am also CPR certified as well as trained in first aid. I help with house cleaning, meal preparation, homework and transportation! I love working with children and adding them because the best they can ever...
Emily-ann can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

CNA

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Caseylynn S.


Yorktown, VA

$15-22/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny

Hello! My name is Caseylynn. I am 28 years old and a mother of 3 girls. They are ages 8, 6, & 4. Before I had children of my own I was a babysitter/nanny. I have experience with all ages and even special needs children! Now that my older two girls are in school I just have my 4-year-old at home with me. I am looking for a nanny...
Caseylynn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Kayla B.


Williamsburg, VA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Three A's: Attentive, Active, And Accepting!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have over 5 years of experience (volunteer and paid) looking after children and adults with varying disabilities. I also know basic sign language (such as sit, eat, wait, thank you, etc.). I have experience with in-home care and in community settings with individuals and groups! I know how important experience and trust...
5.0
"Kayla is wonderful with the Special Needs population. She is kind and caring, but additionally she is dependable, creative, energetic, honest, and takes initiative. Kayla follows instructions, asks good questions, and is a good communicator. I trust her completely...

Jean R.

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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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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CNA

CPR

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

Care member

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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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Cherita B.


Newport News, VA

$25-49/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Services

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: Home modification, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Cherita is a blessing. She's amazing with people and takes her work and patients seriously. I have seen her in action and was extremely impressed. Cherita is trustworthy and friendly. You will love her!"

Adria D.

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Olivia R.


Gloucester Point, VA

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Olivia! I'm a 21y/o senior at James Madison University studying communication sciences and disorders. I hope to work as a pediatric speech pathologist in the future. I love working with kids in any way that I can. I have over four years of experience at a professional daycare under the Riverside Health System and...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Olivia is a fantastic nanny who goes above and beyond what is asked of her. She was always on time (if not early), was terrific with our daughter, cared for our dog, and cleaned up the house even when we didn't ask her to do so. She is dependable, responsible, and...

Guy M.

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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, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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Cheyenne T.


Williamsburg, VA

$18/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

I'm an energetic, loving fun person who will do anything to make a child smile. I have worked with children for about 4 years now, and I do have some experience with special needs, and I'm also good with pets of all kind.
Cheyenne can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Bronwyn W.


Williamsburg, VA

$18-22/hr6 yrs exp

I'm An Enthusiastic Kid, Book, And Music Lover!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have been caring for kids since I was strong enough to pick them up. I believe kids have hidden wisdom and perspectives to teach adults, and love to surround myself with their curious, passionate attitudes towards life. I have child care experience in a variety of settings, including large group, bilingual, and special...
Bronwyn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I have worked with special needs ranging from autism to ADHD and other learning disabilities. I also have experience working with disabled adults, including wheelchair-bound individuals.
Hello, my name is Sakinah. I am a certified nursing assistant with over 20 years of experience. I am pleasant, polite, loving, caring, patient, trustworthy, respectful and empathetic. I have a positive assertive attitude and the ability to remain calm during stressful and unpleasant situations. I am passionate about caring for...
Hi my name is Eleanna! I am 24 years old and am currently enrolled at Liberty University majoring in Nursing. I hope to work with special needs children. I have over 3 years experience as a Behavior Health Technician working with children who have Autism. I love working with kids so much and plan to continue in the future. I...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Aleeyah, I've worked with kids for a very long time now. At my church I work in the nursery and in the kids church We're I have worked with special needs kids. I also volunteered at greenwood elementary working with 3rd graders. This job would be a great job and experience for me as I plans on become a early...
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Anna L.


Williamsburg, VA

$13-15/hr6 yrs exp

I started babysitting since 14, but had to temporarily retire it when COVID-19 struck. When I got vaccinated, I started working at an 8 week summer camp, which I go back to every year and now supervise the 4-7-year-old campsite. I then worked with an afterschool childcare program. I have grown up around and taken care of all...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Yorktown, VA

Heather D.

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 were great, and she exceeded all of...

- Julie B.

Kayla B.

5.0

Kayla is wonderful with the Special Needs population. She is kind and caring, but additionally she is dependable, creative, energetic, honest, and takes initiative. Kayla follows instructions, asks good questions, and is a good communicator. I trust her completely with my family member.

- Jean R.

Linda R.

5.0

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

- Care member

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.

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.

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