Find Top Special Needs Adult Care Near Me in Mercer Island, WA

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked for over 5 years teaching and training independent living skills to children and young adults with special needs. I've also successfully raised two adopted children with special needs. Teaching and nurturing children to their fullest potential is essential in any caregiving position. Your child's needs will bring the...

5.0

"Denise always arrives on time with a warm sunny attitude and a bag of toys, perfect for our 2.5 year old! I would absolutely recommend her, she has been great on short notice and is very flexible"

Ingrid H.

Chase D.

$24-49/hr • 3 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Work with a nonprofit care agency with a clientele of people with developmental disabilities mostly 50+ but also had clients as young as early 20s.

Chase can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more

Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

Marissa A.

$17/hr • 2 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver/Tutor

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was an assistant teacher at a non-public school for students with disabilities. During my 2 years there, I accommodated students with a range of emotional, behavioral, and intellectual disabilities while utilizing trauma-informed instruction. With my years of experience as a former art instructor and P. E. teacher, I am able...

5.0

"The world needs more people like Marissa. I'd hire for her any position, not just babysitting. She took so much initiative to take the load off me from the second she entered my home. I tried to hire her as a part time nanny and almost cried when she said she...

Andrea E.

Prossie L.

Bellevue, WA

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My Name is: Prossie T. L. I am a Female Certified Nursing Assistant and I have 15 years of experience working with the sick, elderly and disabled private clients in their homes. I also have Nurse Delegation, CPR, First Aid, Dementia, Food Handling and Business Administration Skills. I worked with an Alzheimer's patient for 11...

Prossie can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, home modification, personal care, respite care, hospice services & more

Skills:

CNA

5.0

"I interviewed Prossie and she showed up on time for the interview (which was much better than the 3 other people I scheduled an interview for who were no-shows). She seemed to interact well with my Mom and answered my questions intelligently. She works with her...

Franklin H.

Dimitrinka H.

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was an emergency room nurse in Europe for over 10 years. I have a lot of empathy for people, especially for the elderly and children. I have two grown daughters. I believe my experience as a nurse makes me an ideal candidate to care for people. I know how to handle situations calmly and without panicking.

5.0

"She is a very hard worker. My parents love having her. She is very versatile and has helped them a lot!"

Carroll O.

Mariam Hussein M.

$35/hr • 6 yrs exp

Am A Loving , Hands On Trained Certified Caregiver

5.0

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Am mariam a reliable caregiver, I am very passionate about my job and so patient and loving. I have been a caregiver for now 6 years and I have worked with different types of clients in different settings that is, in Adult family homes, facilities for the elderly, Agencies. and behavioral homes I have experience in taking care...

Mariam Hussein can also help with: Companionship, home modification, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more

Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0

"she is so caring, always on time, she is always available whenever you need her and mostly trustworthy "

Care member

Queen J.

$21-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

For 2 years I was a caregiver to my grandmother through a different site. Working with her taught me a lot about the different needs of those, who really need help doing things they can no longer do on their own. I took a break and went onto working with kids with special needs. Helping people has always been a passion of mine...

Queen can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep

Patti H.

$21-24/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion

Retired nurse, certified caregiver seeks live-in caregiving job where I can assist and become part of a family. Loves people and pets. Over 20 years of experience in the healthcare field. Works well with special needs clients.

Patti can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, meal prep, hospice services & more

Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Hildah M.

$26-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Dedicated Caregiver With A Compassionate Touch.

With over 4years of experience in providing exceptional care to the elderly and individuals with special needs, I bring a compassionate, patient, and dedicated approach to caregiving. My expertise includes personalized care plans, medication management, and daily living assistance, ensuring a safe and supportive environment. I...

Hildah can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, errands, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning & more

Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

Margo A.

$25-35/hr • 3 yrs exp

DSP

Hi there! My name is Margo, and I have several years of experience as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) while earning my communications degree. During that time, I had the privilege of assisting elderly individuals and clients with special needs, helping them maintain independence and enjoy a higher quality of life. I can...

Margo can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep

Brad K.

Bellevue, WA

$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Experiences Special Needs Educator And Mentor

I have five years of experience working with special needs students as a middle school teacher. I absolutely love what I do and value the relationships I build with my students. Every child is one of a kind, and I stridently work to understand the people I work with and respond to their needs accordingly. Whether it is in the...

Indigo M.

$23-26/hr • 1 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as friendly, bright, and empathetic! One of my core beliefs as a person is that everyone deserves to be heard and loved. That is why I love working with people, getting to help them, listen to them, and laugh with them! In my spare time, I like to crochet, paint, embroider and sew clothing, and I...

Kristine L.

$18-23/hr • 7 yrs exp

Compassionate And Outgoing Caregiver

I am a compassionate people-person with a variety of care giving experience over the years. I am seeking to help an individual or family with care-giving needs. My experience has been caring for children, young adults with special needs, an adult with special needs and an elderly adult. I would love to be considered by your...

Kristine can also help with: Errands, personal care, light cleaning, respite care, meal prep

Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

Heather S.

$19-24/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello everyone! I am a jill of all trades looking for new client friends who might benefit from my wide array of skills and many years of diverse professional work. I'll try to keep this brief- I have a Bachelor's of Science degree in Journalism (Public Relations specialty) from one of the best J-schools in the US. I also...

Heather can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, respite care, transportation, light cleaning & more

Skills:

Home Health Aide

Hope B.

$22-28/hr • 3 yrs exp

I am a 23-year-old female who has 3 years of experience help with special needs.. I've worked with one on ones and also worked in adult family homes.

Makenzie B.

$21-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Home Care Aide (dshs)

Through the state of Washington I work as an Individual Home Care Aide. I have primarily worked with children who have disabilities. Duties and responsibilities are vast and inclusive to what any child may need guidance or assistance with. I adore working alongside kids and family's and enjoy helping families with specific...

Savannah Y.

$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I currently have my bachelors in Behavioral Health Sciences and a Masters in Education for Early Childhood Education and Special Education from Grand Canyon University. During the last 6 years I have been able to gain knowledge and hands on training working with children with both mental health and developmental disorders. Along...

Rachel L.

Bellevue, WA

$30-40/hr • 3 yrs exp

Experienced Pediatrics Nurse

Hi! I am a very reliable, nurturing, and patient caretaker with approximately 8 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. I work in pediatrics as a pediatrics travel nurse and have specialized in all specialties: primary care, emergency care, surgical, neurology, and allergies/asthma. I have specialized...

Madison P.

$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...

Laurie M.

$29-34/hr • 2 yrs exp

Caring And Compassionate Friend