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Christine M.


Centralia, WA

$25-35/hr9 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant, Special needs caregiver

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Come receive 1:1 personalized care for quality of life and age in place with comprehensive compassionate care with medication assistance, I who have worked in specialized nursing facilities to resident managers in adult family homes
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Tina W.


Centralia, WA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Specialty In Developmental Disabilities

20 years professional experience w/ adults. 6 years experience; granddaughter w/ autism, I wouldn't change a thing. Care a lot about people w/ special needs.
I am very passionate about caring for people who are not able to take care of themselves. I give all my efforts in all I do to make these class of people feel very normal and loved. What I do is more of a passion than money making. I believe in putting a smile on someone's else face. I love listening to them and reassuring them...
I am a humble, caring, loving, creative and professional centered individual. Caring for people it does not come by chance, but it's God given gift to serve people in need. I am a perceptive person who works under no supervision, but who can work under any pressure. I also posses a good cooking skills that help develop different...
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Stephanie C.


Tenino, WA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Animals And Children Are My Passion!

I am 28 years old and I have babysat the majority of my life with younger siblings, nephews, and family friends, I volunteered with special needs children in high school, so I am a little experienced in that area as well. I am also a certified home care aide and have been care-giving for about 3 years. I also do alot of...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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5.0

(1)

I am currently pursuing my Master's in Special Education at Sierra Nevada College. I have had experience caring and teaching lessons to students with disabilities. I am very PATIENT, dependable and looking to gain some extra experience outside of school.
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Pamela J.


Olympia, WA

$17-25/hr6 yrs exp

Loving Educated Care/Support

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm happy to care for all of your loved one's needs and I have the education and the background to do so successfully. I understand the emotional and physical toll that it can take taking care of a loved one. I'm a compassionate and sensitive person that understands the importance of maintaining as much personal Independence and...
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Kaia T.


Olympia, WA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Sitter :)

4.3

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have several years of childcare experience, from nannying for families, to working with kids with special needs, to practically running the children's ministry at my home church. Children are my passion and I love to work with them, help nurture, develop, and care for them! It's truly my favorite thing ever! I have nannying...
Kaia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Kaia is such a delight! She is kind, thoughtful, and quick on her feet. She is even tempered in stressful situations. She's super respectful of schedules, preferences, and rolls with the punches. I appreciated her professionalism, as well as her willingness to...

Sam C.

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Nikita F.


Olympia, WA

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Childcare & Companionship!

My name is Nikita, I also go by Kita. I am very kid friendly, with lots of enthusiasm and experience. I've taken care of my nieces and nephews of all age groups, my coworker's toddlers, and my younger siblings for around 6-7 years now. I also have house watched, and dog watched for family friends. I have no fear of animals, I am...
Nikita can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Lauren B.


Olympia, WA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Lauren - Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am 24 years old and just moved to Maui. I am in my last year of "virtual" grad school earning my Masters in Education with a focus in Special Education. I have been a nanny for years and previously worked at a preschool and daycare center. I have had a lot of experience with infants, toddlers, children and teenagers and have...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lauren is an awesome babysitter with a very warm heart. You can tell she really cares for the little ones. She is patient and kind. She enjoys having fun with the kids and the kids enjoyed spending time with her. She is super punctual: there wasn't a single day she...

Young Geun C.

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Odeline F.


Olympia, WA

$17-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time/full-time Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 24-year-old college student with a health management degree. I work at a lab drawing patients blood but I also worked in a nursing home and hospital and have experience working with special needs. I am CPR certified. I started mommy helping when I was very young and I started babysitting at 13. I have cared for children...
Odeline can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Odeline is incredibly engaged when she cares for my 5 year old daughter. She is patient, kind and always looking out for my daughters safety. I trust her implicitly and never have a thing to worry about when she's in charge. "

Amanda M.

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Maurine M.


Olympia, WA

$30/hr2 yrs exp

I Am Dedicated To Providing High Quality Care To Patients In Both Clinical And Residential Settings

I'm a compassionate and reliable caregiver with experience supporting seniors and individuals with special needs. I'm attentive, patient, committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment. I adapt easily to each family's needs and always strive to provide the highest level of care and respect I like caring for seniors...
Maurine can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Hey there! Growing up my mom has been a social worker who works with kids with special needs, so I have TONS of experience from helping her, I assisted with many special needs carnivals, down syndrome buddy walks, and many programs and organizations teamed up for kids with special needs.
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Carissa T.


Olympia, WA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable, Experienced Mom, Early Ed, Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there. Experienced caretaker and mother of two, ages 9 and 14, one with ASD/sensory needs. Have been sitting since I was 13 and working in early education since the age of 16, as my mother was an early education and behavioral needs specialist herself. Have served as a longer term live-in nanny for two families as well during...
Carissa can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Grant Q.


Olympia, WA

$17-20/hr4 yrs exp

Always Helpful

I've worked in special needs schools at level 4 for around 4 years and below, I have a special needs brother that I've cared for my whole life. Super easy to talk with and super fun!
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Daniela M.


Rochester, WA

$17-27/hr10 yrs exp

Family Social And Health Administrator

Hi, I offer respite care.... up to two days a week or overnight as well. I have helped patients thrive and be at peace in their homes by offering quality care, companion care and death doula services for over 35 years. I hope I can help you out with your needs
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Maria A.


Olympia, WA

$18-26/hr2 yrs exp

I have been a bus driver for three years. I have experience with children from preschool up to high schoolers. Also have experience with children with special needs.
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Clarissa M.


Olympia, WA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Professional C.N.A.

I have past experience being a nanny, and I have managed group homes for special needs in the past as well. I, for the last six months, I have been a housemate/caregiver to a person with Down's Syndrome. I have now moved to WA as of 4/1/2023.
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Kaitlyn S.


Olympia, WA

$23-28/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

I have 6 years of experience working with a boy with special needs. I nannied 2 little girls last year, but they are now in school. I am a stay at home mom of 3 (2 in school, one part time) I'm looking to have another little one at my house a couple days a week (that way I'm available for pickup and drops offs for school!)
Kaitlyn can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Amanda C.


Olympia, WA

$17-25/hr4 yrs exp

I'm a special education teacher (OSD) who is looking for summer time work. I worked in elementary resource for 3 years and middle school resource and DLC for 1 year. I'd love to chat!

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Centralia, WA

Kaia T.

5.0

Kaia is such a delight! She is kind, thoughtful, and quick on her feet. She is even tempered in stressful situations. She's super respectful of schedules, preferences, and rolls with the punches. I appreciated her professionalism, as well as her willingness to adapt as our babies grew and had more...

- Sam C.

Lauren B.

5.0

Lauren is an awesome babysitter with a very warm heart. You can tell she really cares for the little ones. She is patient and kind. She enjoys having fun with the kids and the kids enjoyed spending time with her. She is super punctual: there wasn't a single day she was late by even a minute. She was...

- Young Geun C.

Odeline F.

5.0

Odeline is incredibly engaged when she cares for my 5 year old daughter. She is patient, kind and always looking out for my daughters safety. I trust her implicitly and never have a thing to worry about when she's in charge.

- Amanda M.

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