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Alli F.


Spokane, WA

$5-10/hr3 yrs exp

Energetic, Experienced Child Care Provider Looking To Help Out Your Family.

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My little brother is now nearly 4 years old. He is my world, and I have been taking care of him since birth. I am also very close with a family who has three kids, so I am used to watching kids of all ages. I have worked with special needs children throughout high school and enjoyed the experience very much. I am very passionate...
Alli can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Alli is my step-daughter, and has been caring for her brother since he was born nearly 4 years ago. Alli is amazing with him - very patient, and has extremely good instincts with respect to correcting him when necessary, which is vitally important to me! She has...

Nicole F.

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Liz W.


Spokane, WA

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Art Therapy, Loving And Caring, Detailed, Dedicated

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Prepare healthy meals, light cleaning, companionship with gentleness and consideration of their special needs. Medical training I use art and paintings that I have created to bring color and beauty to help depression, dementia, mental health and brain injury's. Color and nature, the perfect combination to bring light and peace...
Liz can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Liz was beyond our expectations. She is very knowledgeable about eating healthy and clean."

Lisa M.

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Rose R.


Spokane, WA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time, Private Nanny

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

- I have been a full-time nanny for over a decade - I have a BS in Psychology. Certified Newborn Specialist, experienced with sleep issues, infant trauma or anxiety, autism and other special needs - I've taught Head Start Preschool and have up-to-date CPR and First Aid training - I've raised 5 children of my own who have all...
Rose can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Rose has been with us since our daughter was 4 months old, and we are so grateful for her! She is smart, patient, kind, and creative. Our daughter squeals with delight when Rose arrives in the morning! She is extremely knowledgable about developmental stages and...

Kelsey S.

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Christiane R.


Spokane, WA

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Dedicated, Career Nanny & Newborn Care Specialist

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I am a dedicated career Nanny with over 28 years of experience with all ages, multiples, medically fragile children, and special needs. I am a PP Doula and Newborn Care Specialist who has assisted numerous families with their newborns, including twins. I can easily adapt to changes and am gracious by nature. My demeanor is calm...
Christiane can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Christiane came into our lives when my son was really becoming a sponge for information. I was teaching him what I knew but didn't have any formal training with toddlers. Christiane's love for and knowledge of that age translated into a happy, polite (well as much...

Jaclyn N.

I have 3 years experience in caring for special needs adults. I'm a Certified nurse assistant and have a college associate degree.
Ebigael can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Janae S.


Spokane, WA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

I've been caring for children for 7 years and I have 2 years of professional experience working with multiple special needs children of all kinds and ages, at the same time. I'm CPR certified, Right Response trained, and have no issues taking care of difficult kids. I have reliable transportation and a flexible schedule. I...
Janae can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Bailey S.


Spokane, WA

$25/hr2 yrs exp

Hi, My Name Is Bailey. I Just Recently Moved To Colorado From Maui!

I started babysitting at a very young age for relatives and friends. I've always enjoyed being around kids of all ages. I love doing arts & crafts , cooking and playing with the kids. I've worked as a paraprofessional in schools, where I worked with kids with special needs. I was trained in CPR and other courses as well. In...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Bonnie B.


Spokane, WA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

I love kids and have always had the patience, kindness and understanding it takes to take care of children. I got into working with the state later on in life with children and am currently going to school for special education. I have 3 kiddos of my own two of which are special needs so I have lots of experience with a wide...
Bonnie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Natasha S.


Spokane, WA

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Natasha, I am 24 years old, and I have had my NAR (Nursing Assistant Registration) for 5 years. For those 5 years I have worked with developmentally disabled adults, and became a site manager. I have always had a passion for working with people who have developmental disabilities. I assist with medication...
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Stephanie C.


Spokane, WA

$19-24/hr3 yrs exp

Family And Community Services

I have a passion for helping others, from infants to senior care and everyone in between. I have experience caring for individuals with special needs including TBI, autism, dementia, developmental delays and even comatose patients. I would love to assist your loved one in whatever areas they need help with to ensure they are...
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Carey Ann K.


Spokane, WA

$20-45/hr10 yrs exp

Qualified, Concerned & Compassionate

Its been my lifelong dream to care and help others. I feel absolutely blessed when I'm able to meet new people that experience different challenges and disabilities because I always feel a confirmation of my life's calling when I do. My experience comes primarily from my role as a mother of five for the last 34 years, with 11 of...
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Noa C.


Spokane, WA

$10-15/hr

Looking to Care for Your Child

I have no paid experience yet, but I have taken special classes in psychology. I will be studying psychology and special needs for my major in university. I feel that all children should be able to live a normal life no matter what restrictions they have, whether it is mentally or physically.
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Destiny F.


Spokane, WA

$14-19/hr1 yrs exp

I have worked with kids all my life, babysitting, helping in classrooms and working at a preschool. I have had several children with Autism and other sensory disorders as well as food allergies. I have had one child with down syndrome in my care as well. I would be more than willing to learn more about your child's needs and...
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Angel K.


Spokane, WA

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with kids for the past 10 years, and there's nothing I love doing more. Most recently I graduated with my bachelors in early education. I've worked at daycares/schools for the past years, with kids all ages, as well as kids with special needs. I look forward to meeting you and your precious family!
Angel can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Buffy G.


Spokane, WA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny And Care Giver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a loving and patient mother of 7 grown children with over 40 years of experience caring for children aged newborn to teens. Caring for others is my passion. I am currently working as a nanny for private families. I owned and operated a day care center for many years, worked as a Nanny for 2 special needs children for 14...
Buffy can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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Adria R.


Cheney, WA

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Summer Nanny

Hi my name is Adria! I love children and am currently studying to be an elementary school teacher and special education teacher. I am coming home for the summer and will be home June 13-beginning of September. I have babysat many times and last summer I was a nanny for a family with three children, one of which with special...
Adria can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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Bonnie B.


Spokane, WA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Looking To Work With Children Or Senior Care Experienced In Special Needs

I have worked for many years with adults that have all different needs. I feel very comfortable with dementia and alzheimer's. I look forward to meeting your loved one. Have worked for many years with children who have drug and alcohol affects, have worked with the blind also have two sons with special needs. Autism is my...
I have worked with kids with developmental disabilities for the past four years and I'm working towards being a teacher for children with special needs. I spend most of my time either at school helping out in DLC classrooms or helping with the Unified Sports teams for our students with special needs. I have dogs at home so I am...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Jennifer M.


Spokane, WA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced With Special Needs Children

One of the best experiences of my life was caring for a young woman who happened to have downs syndrome and her siblings. I learned a lot from her and her mother. She remains one of my most memorable and loved people.
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Renee H.


Spokane, WA

$10-15/hr

Flexibility Is The Key To Life

I am a nursing assistant with almost 20 years of experience and I currently work one to two days a week. I want some flexibility the rest of the week. I can help with General Errands and personal care requests. I have three grandchildren and one has Autism Spectrum Disorder and I care for her one to two times a week. So, I would...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Airway Heights, WA

Alli F.

5.0

Alli is my step-daughter, and has been caring for her brother since he was born nearly 4 years ago. Alli is amazing with him - very patient, and has extremely good instincts with respect to correcting him when necessary, which is vitally important to me! She has tons of energy, does fun and...

- Nicole F.

Liz W.

5.0

Liz is kind and respectful. She anticipates my needs so I don't have to always ask. She is kind & knowledgeable and an excellent cook!

- Maryann S.

Rose R.

5.0

Rose is nothing short of absolutely AMAZING!! She’s extremely responsive so you never have to wait or worry. She has a very calming nature that our family fell in love with. Every time I come home from work, her and my son are laughing so hard, they’re practically in tears. She even help my toddler...

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Christiane R.

5.0

My husband and I both have law enforcement backgrounds. Prior to hiring Christiane, I could count on one hand how many times we took a date night in 10 years. (To say we are highly cautious is an understatement!) Christiane was the FIRST person we completely trusted to watch our younger children,...

- Monique N.

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