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Erin L.


Kirkland, WA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

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I am graduating in May from Northwest University with a bachelor's degree in Psychology. I have 15 years experience working with children in both home and school settings. I have been a respite caregiver with DSHS as well as 5 years in the Lake Washington School District as a special education paraeducator. As a paraeducator, I...

Sara F.


Seattle, WA

$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

Outgoing Special Education Major

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As I am a Special Education Major at Chapman University, I am extremely passionate about caring for those with special need. I have extensive experience in the classroom setting and adequate experience in a household setting. I have a young cousin with Downs Syndrome and a close friend with an Autistic child. For as long as I...
5.0
"Sara is amazing...compassionate, genuine, dependable and responsible and a delight to have around. She took care of my six year old son and nine year old daughter over the summer and they simply loved her. She drove them around, played with them, helped with their...

Sarupa W.

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Chloe G.


Seattle, WA

$25-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

4.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm Chloe! I've babysat all my life, and started nannying two years ago. I'm dependable and experienced, ready to be flexible with your family's needs. I began nannying with one family in Montana, I worked with them for a year. The kids are 10-year-old twins, and one is non verbal with Down syndrome. Working with kids who have...
Chloe can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Ariana W.


Bothell, WA

$20-25/hr

Part-Time Special Needs Care Available

I am very passionate about caring for those who have special needs. At my high school I am a Peer Coach, which means I work with all of the kids who have special needs. I work with kids who have downs syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and many more disabilities. It is my favorite part of the day. The girl I mainly work with has...
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Thalia B.


Seattle, WA

$28-40/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My younger brother has cognitive disabilities and epilepsy. He is an absolute joy and I love hanging out with him. I have helped my parents by caring for my brother when they go out or taking him on neighborhood walks and enrichment activities. Recently I have been caring for a family with two delightful special needs children...
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Orit W.


Seattle, WA

$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter For Children With Special Needs

Hi, I'm 23 years old and I just came back to the states after working and traveling for over a year in New Zealand and Europe. I spend a year in New Zealand where I worked as an Au pair (live-in nanny) for a few different families, one of which had an adorably 5-year-old boy with Down syndrome. I have worked with adults and...
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Kristen Z.


Bothell, WA

$49/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part-time/Full-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Kristen, I am 25 years old, recently married and currently pursuing Occupational Therapy. I recently worked at Seattle Children's Hospital on the Pediatric Mental Health Unit but am now pursuing Occupational Therapy. I worked at Jill's House, a non-profit organization in the DC area that provides respite for...
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Miguel P.


Seattle, WA

$30/hr • 9 yrs exp

Aba Tech Looking For Extra Hours

I work at a special Ed department in a high school full time during the school year. I am currently looking for summer hours to assist with care. Experience with: ASD (Autism) Adhd Ocd Angelman syndrome Downs syndrome Williams syndrome Epilepsy Cognitive disability Dyslexia
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Chloe G.


Seattle, WA

$20-35/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Chloe! I've been caring for a nonverbal 10-year-old with down syndrome and autism for the past year. I'm moving, so I'm looking for new opportunities to support families in the Seattle community. I have experience handling behavior challenges, bathroom/feeding assistance, and communicating through sign language. I'm...
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Annika A.


Redmond, WA

$25-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

I have a younger brother with Down Syndrome. I also worked with the International Center for Autism Neurodevelopment as a Behavioral Technician. There I used therapy with clients aged 3-14 years old with various needs.
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Madison P.


Seattle, WA

$29-34/hr • 6 yrs exp

I have worked with kiddos who are on the Autism spectrum, have ADHD, Down Syndrome and complex medical histories for about 6 years. My last three years I worked at Seattle Children's Autism Center as a Certified Behavior Technician II with kiddos aged 2-6, although I have experience with kiddos up to age 12. I've been trained on...
I enjoy being active and most of my experience with people with special needs is through nonprofit organizations that provide sports and physical activity to people with a wide range of disabilities. These activities include teaching adaptive skiing and assisting sled hockey, power soccer, and wheelchair basketball teams. I...
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Madison P.


Seattle, WA

$28/hr • 6 yrs exp

With six years of experience, I have the skills and knowledge to provide exceptional care for special needs children (specifically children with Down Syndrome, ADHD, and Autism). I have worked with children on the Autism spectrum since 2018 as a CBT, with the last three years at Seattle Children's Autism Center with kiddos aged...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Abigail I.


Bothell, WA

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving Nanny Available!

I have 10, years of experience. I am experienced with infants, toddlers, twins, nanny share, and elementary aged children. Additionally, children with special needs, (ADD, ADHD, Down Syndrome, and Autistic Spectrum) experience. I have years of experience working in a Preschool and Early Childhood Center. There I worked as a...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Jillian B.


Seattle, WA

$25-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Jilly, I just moved to Seattle from San Diego after graduating from San Diego State University. I absolutely love working with children. A little bit about my background in child care, I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old. The family that I was with for many years had three children, triplets, who I watched...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Amanda M.


Seattle, WA

$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hi all! I graduated from Western Washington University with a BS in Psychology in 2019. During undergrad, I worked as a caregiver for adults with developmental disabilities. After graduation, I started providing Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). I have experience helping those...
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Angela H.


Seattle, WA

$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp

Special Ed Teacher Willing To Help

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I received my endorsement in Special Ed in 2007 and have taught in K - 12 grades for 4 years (learning disabled), most often in MT on reservations. In addition, I have worked with other special needs students as a substitute in the schools (for example, a boy in preschool who had Down syndrome).
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Rachel D.


Lynnwood, WA

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Doting Nanny And Experienced Sitter

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello, Thank you for considering me in your search for the right childcare provider. As the oldest of 6 children, I've had a hand in childcare for as long as I can remember. I was 13 when my youngest brother (now 16) was diagnosed with Down Syndrome and Autism as an infant, so I have extensive experience taking care of special...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kahlan is the person that has a gentle and kind heart with great patient that you can trust to leave your baby to her. She's very loving and caring to our baby and we are happy to have her."

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Casey B.


Kingston, WA

$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver, Nanny, And Babysitter For Children All Ages And Special Needs Children/adults!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello everyone! My name is Casey, I just relocated from VA to WA (military family) and did full time & part time work with a special needs girl who was 17 when I started and 20 when I left; twin Down syndrome toddlers; age 5-6 and occasionally their little sister who was 3-4 while I worked with them, and lastly a 21 yr old...
Casey can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Amazing young lady and an asset to our family! "

Catherine S.

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Xenia G.


Kent, WA

$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Experienced babysitter. I have 6 years of hands- on experience taking care of children from 6 months to 12 years providing as a dance teacher, in home children care and household manager. Kind and energetic individual skills. Focused on family values y respectful parenting. - availability: weekend/ week day after 5 p.m. -I...
Xenia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"She is amazing, she is very patient, she is an incredible cook, she takes into account the children's food restrictions, she is very punctual following the children's schedule. Safety driver "

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Recent Down syndrome care reviews in Kirkland, WA

Sara F.

5.0

Sara is amazing...compassionate, genuine, dependable and responsible and a delight to have around. She took care of my six year old son and nine year old daughter over the summer and they simply loved her. She drove them around, played with them, helped with their home work, and really took special...

- Sarupa W.

Rachel D.

5.0

Kahlan is wonderful! She was our part time nanny for about 5 months for our 1 year old son (was a temporary arrangement from the beginning). She was very warm and patient with him, and clearly has lots of experience with young kids. She kept him occupied and happy with different games and songs. She...

- Sean B.

Casey B.

5.0

Casey has watched my kids a couple times for date night before she replaced to VA. She was great!

- Chelsea H.

Xenia G.

5.0

She is an excellent worker, responsible and very committed.

- Care member

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