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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Bellingham, WA

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Bellingham, WA

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Madelyn H.


Bellingham, WA

$23-35/hr7 yrs exp

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I have several years worth of experience working with adults and elders with developmental, circumstantial and/or intellectual disabilities. I have worked for Holly Community Services, Evergreen Supported Living and am currently a Assistant Site Manager at Cascade Connections. I love this work and am always interested in...
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Marisa V.


Bellingham, WA

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

ABA Therapist And Caregiver

I work as an Registered Behavioral Technician, assisting children with autism with behavioral/ social skill needs. Currently working at a clinic in Tacoma, part time. My experience ranges from kids ages 2-15 years old in various settings. Settings include home care, clinics, schools, recreation centers and in community settings....
I do not have professional experience with mental or physical disorders, however, I have nannied for families with autism and non-verbal abilities. I am gladly open to special care for children as long as the family is comfortable. I am a fast learner and hard worker who is accommodate for any needs and concerns.
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Allison S.


Bellingham, WA

$29/hr10 yrs exp

10+ Years Of Experience In Early Childhood Education And Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am Allie and I hope I can help your family! I have a Bachelors Degree in Child Development and am currently have a full time nanny job in Bellingham. I am looking to help families on the weekends for date nights or time for you to get stuff done. My work experiences teaching at multiple cooperation child care centers,...
Allison can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Marisa V.


Bellingham, WA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Engaging And Fun Sitter Specializing In Developmental Disabilities And Special Needs

I have an AA in psychology and am currently enrolled at Western Washington, pursuing a bachelor's degree as a Recreational Therapist. I am taking the summer off and plan to resume back for the fall. I have taken course work in developmental lifespan psychology along with trauma informed care, and currently certified in CPR, BLS....
Marisa can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Katie M.


Bellingham, WA

$18-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have recently completed my degree at WWU and my degree is Special Education/ Elementary Education dual endorsement. I have worked for over 7 years through DSHS to provide care to children with special needs. I have experiences with a variety of different aged children both neurodivergent and neurotypical. I volunteered for 4...
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Kierynn P.


Bellingham, WA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

A Babysitter You Can Trust

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello :) My Name is Kierynn, I am 20 yrs old and I absolutely LOVE working with kids of all age groups. I have 5+ years of experience working in child care, including working as a camp counselor, babysitting, and teaching children's art. My #1 priority as a caretaker is to guarantee the safety and wellness of your kids. I am CPR...
Kierynn can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Mary H.


Bellingham, WA

$18-20/hr

Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter

Hello! I am one of 10 kids and that has given me a life time of playing with, caring for and working with kids, both my siblings and my nieces and nephews. I have been baby sitting since I was 12 years old starting with kids from the church I grew up in, both in large groups at church events and at homes. I have also baby sat...
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Alexandra M.


Bellingham, WA

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Nanny

I am a recent graduate from WWU with a bachelors in English and Education with experience working with kids from ages 2-12 years old. I have worked both in a school setting helping and cultivating a safe and open learning experience for students as well as a personal nanny for two different families. In 2017 I nannied two girls,...
I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember. I have always had a special spot in my heart for kids and was always the sole babysitter for my family/family friends. I am very active so keeping up with children has never been an issue. I am creative, outgoing, and always ready for a challenge. I also grew up watching...
Talayjha can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Abby G.


Bellingham, WA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver For Infants And Toddlers

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a doctoral student at Samuel Merritt pursuing a degree in occupational therapy. I live in Fairfax with family while going to school in Oakland. I especially love working with infants and toddlers, but I'm experienced with ages 0-12, as well as with children with special needs. I prioritize outdoor play, creative play,...
Abby can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Kai A.


Bellingham, WA

$23-25/hr3 yrs exp

I have three years of experience babysitting/nannying and working as a recreation leader at a handful of year round youth programs and full time summer camp counseling. I'm comfortable caring for up to three children between the ages of 4 and 11. My patient and creative nature, coupled with my ability to enforce household rules,...
Kai can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Addison W.


Bellingham, WA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Student Seeking Employment!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm 23 and a student at WWU. I've been working with children as a nanny/private tutor since I was 16, and I worked as a swim instructor for children from ages 18-21. I'm comfortable with children of any age, as well as children with special needs. My schedule is currently very open and I'm looking for something consistent,...
Addison can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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"Ada is AMAZING! Friendly, professional, caring and great with our two pups and almost 2 year old. Ada has babysat, house sat and watched our dogs for a year or so. We highly recommend Ada and are more than happy to be used as a reference."

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Heather W.


Bellingham, WA

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Heather

Hi - My name is Heather and I'm currently living in Bellingham. I've been working with kids since my early twenties and love it. I started by watching neighborhood kids and then began babysitting kids with special needs after receiving my nursing assistance certificate. Over the last few years, I've worked primarily as a...
Heather can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Megan R.


Bellingham, WA

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Outdoorsy And Caring Babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Megan, I'm 23 years old, and I'm originally from Montana. I have over 8 years of babysitting and nannying experience as well as tutoring and coaching experience. I graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in chemistry and am returning this fall to pursue a master's in teaching. Last school...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I helped raise my youngest brother with autism who is now 14. This taught me a lot about the needs/care a child with special needs would require. I was also a camp counselor and loved the opportunity and experience. I have a lot of energy and enthusiasm, and can always find something fun to do with the kids! Arts and...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Alaina P.


Bellingham, WA

$23-28/hr5 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Babysitter

I have 5+ years of experience with babysitting and have a wide range of kids that I have worked with (ages ranging from infants up to 12-year-olds). Additionally, I have experience with special needs children as I interned at the Conductive Education Center of Orlando(CECO). I worked with children with specific needs from...
Alaina can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

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Healey M.


Bellingham, WA

$25/hr12 yrs exp

Knowledgeable And Fun Sitter

I am a pediatric occupational therapist by day- I just graduated with my doctorate in May! I have enjoyed caring for others families and pets over the years and hope to continue as I begin this new chapter. I have 12 years of experience and am CPR certified. I am comfortable caring for kids, adults, and pets with special...
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Itzel D.


Bellingham, WA

$22-50/hr6 yrs exp

Hello! My names Itzel, I'm a full time college student currently studying Elementary Education. I'm a student teacher in a first grade classroom and have two years experience being a home care aid for individuals with special needs. I'm first aid and CPR certified! I'm flexible with my schedule and would love to work with you!...
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Emma C.


Bellingham, WA

$22-23/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Loving Sitter!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Caring for children has always been a passion of mine. It all started when I was 8 years old. I assisted others in caring for the little ones in my old church nursery. When I was 12, I started watching two little girls down the street from me. As I got older, I wanted to expand my experience and knowledge. Within the past years,...
Emma can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Bellingham, WA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 32 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.