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262 special needs caregivers are listed in Seattle, WA

The average rate is $23/hr as of November 2024

The average years of experience for special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Seattle, WA

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Chantel M.


Seattle, WA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Nanny With MA In Art Therapy And LPC

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked at a school for children with special needs for the last 4 years and I have been nannying part time as well for a family with 3 children for almost 5 years.
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Sara F.


Seattle, WA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Outgoing Special Education Major

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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Angela H.


Seattle, WA

$10-15/hr1 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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Salaovea V.


Seattle, WA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hello. I am a mother of 5 children. I have been working as a caregiver for over 20 years on and off. I am very reliable and need less supervision. I have worked for elderly's of all kinds from Dementia, Total-care, cancer , hospice and not limited to companion. I am very honest and hardworking. I am very very compassionate at...
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Francisco S.


Seattle, WA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time/part Time Caregiver Available, With Formal Training And Extensive Experience.

3.5

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm a clinician (a bilingual family physician from Mexico preparing the medical boards, hence this work that I love will be ideal for me for the next 1. 5 years), with extensive experience taking care of the elder, and disabled/special needs of any age. In addition, I went through a comprehensive certification process in Nursing...
5.0
"Very dependable and trust worthy. I would hire Francisco again if needed. He will take care of you. He's also a good listener and extremely caring."

Charles L.

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Holly G.


Seattle, WA

$20-35/hr1 yrs exp

Home school Mom With Patience And Some Flexibility!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a passionate former home school mom of a talented 20-year-old son. I have worked as a nanny, a driver for a local families with tweens and teens, a teacher of English, Ecology, and Global Awareness for a home school enrichment program in Seattle, and a caregiver for disabled and elderly folks. I have cooked in a school for...
5.0
"Holly has helped me with meals and organizing my life, my house, my thinking."

Julie S.

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Bonnie B.


Seattle, WA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver, CNA Class, NAR, Medical Asst.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've worked with a lady that has mental diseases, bi-polar, dementia, etc. Been a caregiver, medical assistant, and NAR. I'm very passionate about taking care of people that need special care so they can have a quality of life. Been in medical 15 years and dental 15 years.
5.0
"It is a true pleasure for me to write this letter of recommendation for Bonnie B. Bonnie has worked as my daughter's caregiver on two occasions, so that I could go on a much needed vacation. My daughter is a special needs 35 year old adult with significant...

Suzanne G.

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Mihra N.


Seattle, WA

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi dear, my name is Mihra. I am an individual provider. I have 10 years experience. I have experience working with children and elderly adults.
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Andrew H.


Seattle, WA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Andrew and I was born and raised in Washington, and I live in the Seattle area. Currently, I work with students with severe and profound autism, in addition to other individuals with disabilities at the high school level in a self-contained classroom setting. I also have experience working at the elementary and...
5.0
"Thanks for reviewing Andrew. We have had care from Andrew previously for my disabled daughter and would highly recommend him. He is thoughtful of the needs of our kids; emotional, physical and social support is excellent with the best interest in mind of the...

Brandy P.

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Nicolas C.


Seattle, WA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Young Professional Aide With Over 3 Years Of Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Nicolas, but you can call me Nico! I am 25 years old and hold Bachelor's in Psychological and Brain Sciences. I have moved to New York to work at Cornell's Center for Autism and the Developing Brain before continuing my education as a School Psychologist. I have over 5 years of experience in clinical, school,...
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Alison M.


Seattle, WA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver, Child At Heart

I am now employed with a family. I will be in magnolia Mon-Friday 7am-6 p.m. If you need short term babysitting jobs on the weekends go ahead and let me know. I have been a caregiver as a CNA for over 7 years with memory care, death and dying, special needs, and assisted living. I was a camp councilor for 2 years. I'm...
Alison can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alison was absolutely incredible. She ensured our home was taken care of, clean, and our dog was happy!"

Care member

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Chloe G.


Seattle, WA

$25-30/hr2 yrs exp

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, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Courtney M.


Seattle, WA

$34/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Experienced Nanny Available

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! My name is Courtney. I have been providing childcare for about 13 years. I have extensive experience with children of all age groups, and children with special needs. I have worked at a children's summer camp as a counselor, so I feel comfortable watching several children at a time. I especially love working with...
Courtney can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I would highly recommend Courtney as a babysitter. She has watched my son (now 15 months old) over the last year when my husband and I have date nights and she is such a joy. She always arrives on time and follows our directions (bedtimes, food, etc.) and also...

Haley S.

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Hope D.


Seattle, WA

$28-36/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny With Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

From a young age-and as a big sister to 4 younger siblings- I have always had a passion for guiding and working with children :-) Currently being a stay at home mom caring for and homeschooling my children ages 3mos-10 years old. I'm ready to jump back into nannying full time now while my husband takes a turn & stays home. I...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I could speak volumes about Hope from both a personal and professional level. The kids talk about her as they would a treasured family member, and that's precisely what she is. She conducts herself professionally, respects confidentiality, and is able to connect...

Thien H.

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Erica C.


Seattle, WA

$30-35/hr5 yrs exp

Childcare Professional

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello beautiful families! I am Erica and I have more than 5 years of experience taking care and giving love to the little ones. I consider myself an attentive and loving care taker. I am responsible, curious, organized, enthusiastic and very patient and I have no problems with pets. I worked in Brazil taking care of kids...
Erica can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Erica took care of our 3.5 yr old and 5 month old boys as weekend babysitter. She arrived on time, was very sociable and active with the toddler, and gentle with the baby. She scootered with our toddler and he enjoyed it. They took to her fairly quickly, and I...

Umesh S.

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Emily L.


Seattle, WA

$27-28/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced, creative, and hard working nanny. I have worked with children of all ages. I started out as a Youth Bible Study teacher in 2011 where I worked in the church's nursery along with leading a middle school aged bible study. I also worked at an all inclusive Christian Preschool as a Teacher's aide/Preschool...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Emily worked with our family for over 5 years. She started when our youngest was less then 1. She has become part of our family. We are sad to see Emily move to WA. She was honest, dependable and our kids loved her! I would recommend her to any family to take...

Heather C.

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Jimena L.


Seattle, WA

$33/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hey there! I'm Jimena, your go-to for nannying, house management, and pet care! With over 7 years of experience in childcare, I've got you covered. I'm bilingual, have a clean driving record, and can handle pretty much any situation with ease. Whether it's special needs children or infants, your little ones are in good hands....
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jimena is very kind and was great with our 9 month old daughter "

Jonathan P.

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Karen A.


Seattle, WA

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Encouraging Infant To Toddler Nanny & Dependable House Manager

Looking for a busy growing family of infants and toddlers including special needs to share my child development skills as their caring and fun but reliable nanny who can contribute to house management so family time is maximized. I am a warm, trustworthy, and conscientious Professional Nanny and Household Manager highly regarded...
Karen can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Karen was incredible with our son. She took care of keeping the household organized (meal planning, cooking, grocery lists, light cleaning). And also ran my medically fragile sons care schedule from medical appointments, therapy sessions and his special medical...

Lindsey G.

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Patricia T.


Seattle, WA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Bubbly Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have extensive competencies working with children of all ages and backgrounds; both from previous jobs as a nanny, and from my current place of work at Seattle Children's Hospital for the Psychiatric Behavioral Medicine Unit (PBMU). I was one of two Guideline of Care specialists for the ASD program from 2022 to 2023 before the...
Patricia can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"I can't say enough good things about Patricia. She took care of my two boys ( 5 and 6 years old) over the summer. We found her on care.com and boy, did we get lucky. My younger son can be challenging and she handled him with such grace. She had days planned out...

Alma B.

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Will A.


Seattle, WA

$18-30/hr4 yrs exp

Student-Athlete @ UW

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a 20-year-old student athlete at The University of Washington. I am a Pole Vaulter and Track & Field athlete with a personal best of 4. 90 meters. Prior to living in Seattle, I studied in Austin at The University of Texas for two years. My work experience includes being a Afterschool Program Director for the , a Youth...
Will can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Will is a wonderful companion for my son, does everything on "the list" and leaves my house spotless. Would hire him again any time."

Leola R.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Seattle, 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.

Francisco S.

5.0

Francisco is amazing. He worked for our family for six months providing care for our family member that had ALS and we cannot speak highly enough of him. As medical providers ourselves, our expectations were high, but Francisco exceeded them all. He worked night shift, and assisted with feeding,...

- Carolyn P.

Holly G.

5.0

Holly has helped me with patient advocacy. She goes the extra mile to confirm the detail and make sure all tasks are done, and is always friendly and trustworthy.

- Karen V.

Bonnie B.

5.0

It is a true pleasure for me to write this letter of recommendation for Bonnie B. Bonnie has worked as my daughter's caregiver on two occasions, so that I could go on a much needed vacation. My daughter is a special needs 35 year old adult with significant development delays and has epilepsy that is...

- Suzanne G.

Andrew H.

5.0

Thanks for reviewing Andrew. We have had care from Andrew previously for my disabled daughter and would highly recommend him. He is thoughtful of the needs of our kids; emotional, physical and social support is excellent with the best interest in mind of the individual. Andrew speaks to our kids...

- Brandy P.

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Ratings for Seattle, WA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Seattle, WA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 129 reviews of the 262 listed special needs caregivers.