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Special needs caregivers in Black Diamond, WA

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Denise M.


Seattle, WA

$25-35/hr10 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.

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Daniela P.


Federal Way, WA

$25-40/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Dani and I'm 24 years old. I started nannying since I was 16. I have a lot of experience with 6 months old and up to 15 years old. I also have experience with special needs care such as blind, Down syndrome, adhd, asperger syndrome/autism and more. I love being around kids, having fun and making them laugh, I like...
Daniela can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Dani this summer to provide child care for our 12yo and 9yo because all the summer camps were closed due to COVID. Dani communicated well and worked with our schedule. She was very professional with the kids. She kept them on schedule with things we asked...

Shane S.

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Karina N.


Federal Way, WA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care & Elder Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! (: My name is Karina, a mother to 4 lovely children, born and raised in Guerrero, Mexico. Non-smoker. Im fluent in Spanish and proficient in English. Pastoring alongside my husband at Seventh Day Baptist Church of Auburn, my love for children has continuously grown! I have 19 years of caretaking experience, 9 years with...
Karina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Karina was such a beautiful addition to our family. We feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to have her be a part of our care team. She was kind and caring. She's an amazing cook. She cared for our family as if it was her own. She consistently went above and...

Brandi G.

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Shandra P.


Pacific, WA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Warm greetings! I'm Shandra. I have over 10 years experience working in an educational/ nanny and assisted living setting. I like working in a diverse range of the population with adults (special needs) and children. My background has been striving to give back to the community. I take pride and dependable and ready to work.
Shandra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Shandra was wonderful with our 6 month old. She was a trusting, communicative employee. As a caretaker she was warm and caring with our baby. What impressed us most was when I'd come downstairs from my office, if the baby was sleeping she was keeping busy washing...

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Nadeshka F.


Federal Way, WA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full And Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Nadeshka, I'm 40 years old. I been working with kids of all ages for over 13 years (I have five of my own) I have plenty of experience with infants, toddlers , middle age teenagers, twins and nanny share. I am bilingual (English/Spanish) I have CPR First Aid and Caregiver Certifications. I can assist children...
Nadeshka can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Nadeshka has a huge heart and puts the babies needs over everything. She watched my baby from 3 months old to 1.5 years old in a nanny share with 2 kids. Not only was she everything you could wish for in a nanny, loving, responsible, helpful, & understanding, but...

Jaime L.

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Irene K.


Renton, WA

$24-42/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Am registered caregiver am very patient, kind and honest am good in Home management and care planning. ... Medical advocacy. ... Prescription medication management. ... Help with personal hygiene and care. ... Assisting with meals and nutrition. ... Help with mobility. ... Home maintenance and basic housekeeping....
5.0
"Irene is fantastic! I couldn't have found a better person to help me in the morning and evenings. I'm in my mid 50's and have Multiple Sclerosis. I am in in a power wheelchair full time and can't walk at all. She helps me with transferring in/out of bed, dressing...

Jeanne B.

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Robin E.


Seattle, WA

$42/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny for Infants, Toddlers & School Aged Children

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm a fully Covid Vaccinated and go by all the guidelines. I'm looking for a summer nanny position 30-35 hrs a week. I have a 7 yr old son that is actually my great nephew that we adopted. He will be going into the second grade. I enjoy taking the kids to parks or zoo, beach, picnic's .. doing art projects. I have dependable...
Robin can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We love Miss Robin! Robin is a great nanny who loves kids and is extremely trust-worthy and responsible. We moved to Seattle in May and hired her through Care.com, and after a great interview baking cookies with us, and then listening to her excellent long-term...

Sarah G.

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Marissa A.


Renton, WA

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Kind, Professional Certified Newborn Care Specialist

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Marissa. I am a Certified Newborn Care Specialist. Often times referred to as a baby nurse (sleep training, bottles& baths, developmental milestones +) I have over 15 years of professional experience in child care. As a preschool, music, and art teacher, a full-time nanny in multi-staffed households, special...
Marissa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Marissa was an absolute delight with the kids. She took time to get to know them and then not only kept them kept care but provided educational and entertainment instruction time targeted at where both were in their life journey. Not just playing games with them...

John W.

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Nichole H.


Bonney Lake, WA

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! My name is Nichole and I am a 32-year-old childcare provider seeking a long term nanny/sitter position. Also available for date nights. I am enthusiastic and reliable with over 10 years experience in childcare. In the past I have taken care of play date supervision, overnight care, help with homework, date nights,...
Nichole can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Nichole started watching our oldest part time when he was 5. He is now 7 and has a 2 year old sister and Nichole has stuck with us through it all! It's now only one or two nights a month that we have her watch the kiddos, but they love her. She has also taught both...

Stefani G.

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Xenia G.


Kent, WA

$17/hr6 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is an excellent worker, responsible and very committed."

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Catherine W.


Federal Way, WA

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Personal Caregiver Looking For A Full-time Work

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a devoted, compassionate and trustworthy caregiver. I have have 11 years experience. I have worked with several agencies, in facilities and and as a private caregiver. I am CPR and first aid certified. I am also a licensed CNA Some of the services provided are companionship, meal preparation, transfers, transportation,...
Catherine can also help with: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care, respite care, hospice services, home modification & more
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Dimitrinka H.


Renton, WA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

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.

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Danielle D.


Enumclaw, WA

$19-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun-Loving Mama

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Danielle, I have a 12-year-old daughter and I have been caring for children of all ages since I was a teenager. I also have experience with special needs and elder care. I have worked with numerous families of all capacities - caregiving, nannying, ABA therapy, job coaching, etc... My last job just ended on 7/1/22. I was...
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Danielle is awesome and my little boy loves her. Would hire again in a heartbeat"

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Sandra M.


Federal Way, WA

$24-28/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

I've been a childcare & special needs care provider for many years. I've cared for healthy, autistic, developmentally disabled and brain injured children ages infant to young adult for several years. I cared for a born brain injured youth for several years who needed complete and total care. Driving her on outings was part of...
5.0
"Sandra provided an engaging and fun experience for special needs son. She will tell what she intends to do for the time you have hired her. Sandra has a clear vision of what to do & is effective in implementing it. My son was happy and safe in her care and I highly...

Esther W.

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Isatou A.


Kent, WA

$17-30/hr5 yrs exp

I Have Almost 6 Years Working Experience With Different Diagnostics.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with children and adults with developmental disabilities since 2010. I have mainly worked within group home settings, but worked 1-1 with each individual. I love working with individuals with disabilities because they have so much more joy in their life than the average person. I also enjoy working with them...
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Nabila N.


Renton, WA

$17-20/hr1 yrs exp

I Have Experience With My Special Needs Son

I am a mom of an autistic boy. I understand what you feel as a parent. I can help you.
5.0
"Nabila is very nice,sweet,creative and friendly person.. happy and smiling all the time..talking to her will give you a positive energy... When it is come to kids she is very worm and lovely ..like a second mom I know her since my first baby born 7 years...

Karima E.

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Marissa A.


Renton, WA

$17/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver/Tutor

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.

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Ashley A.


Bellevue, WA

$30-35/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Ashley, I've been a nanny for 8 years. I am currently looking for a position in the evenings Monday- Thursday, I have open availability Friday-Sunday. I have nannied for mostly infants, toddlers but I also have experience nannying elementary age children. I've worked with children with special needs as well as in...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ashley is fantastic with our infant son. She is great at playing with him in a way that builds his skills and helps him learn. She's also been a valuable resource for us as first time parents to navigate some of the challenges of a constantly changing baby (E.g.,...

Karen S.

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Sydney L.


Bonney Lake, WA

$23-30/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 5 nieces and 2 nephews that I babysit regularly. I have been watching children and family since I was 13. I have experience with deaf children and special needs kids. I am a mom with a little 2-year-old girl who was born prematurely and spent nearly 2 months in the NICU. I am looking for one family I can nanny for full...
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My girls really have fun and look forward to Sydney coming over to babysit. She is playful and friendly with the girls and has them fed and in bed at the right time. "

Schelly S.

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

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Black Diamond, WA

Denise M.

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.

Daniela P.

5.0

We hired Dani this summer to provide child care for our 12yo and 9yo because all the summer camps were closed due to COVID. Dani communicated well and worked with our schedule. She was very professional with the kids. She kept them on schedule with things we asked for like limiting screen time. She...

- Shane S.

Karina N.

5.0

Karina was such a beautiful addition to our family. We feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to have her be a part of our care team. She was kind and caring. She's an amazing cook. She cared for our family as if it was her own. She consistently went above and beyond. We would share an...

- Brandi G.

Shandra P.

5.0

Shandra is awesome! She took care of our little one and he loved her. We definitely would hire her again if she's available.

- Rachel C.

Nadeshka F.

5.0

If Nadeshka watches your child, consider yourself lucky. Her attention and relationship building with children is unmatched. I feel like I am ruined now because I compare all childcare/daycare centers to Nadeshka and nothing will ever live up to her. She watched my daughter for over a year and I...

- Jeremy L.

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