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Special needs caregivers in Colbert, WA

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Ricardo H.


Spokane, WA

$16-50/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse Willing To Do Other Services

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I have 25 years of experience as a Registered Nurse and an additional 3years as a nursing assistant. I am experienced in primary care, extended care, and acute care. I have a variety of clinical skills including leadership and am a very hands on nurse.
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Alli F.


Spokane, WA

$5-10/hr3 yrs exp

Energetic, experienced, child care provider looking to help out your family.

For a year in high school I was a teachers assistant in a special needs class. I taught them how to read, write the alphabet, and even play some sports. Every day, I would look forward to going to that class because of the sheer joy that those kids brought to my day.
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Kyndra C.


Deer Park, WA

$14-19/hr1 yrs exp

Hello! I currently care for two children. One is 6 years old the other is 9. The 9-year-old has been diagnosed with autism. I have been caring for them both part time for just under a year. Both are a joy to work with, while each presents their own challenges. I have also been responsible for a family of 4, all under the age of...
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Maya B.


Spokane, WA

$17-22/hr1 yrs exp

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...
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Merissa P.


Spokane, WA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm a former dental assistant, beautician, and current life insurance agent. I grew up watching multiple children for family and friends, Peer coached special needs children, took CPR courses at the hospital through a babysitting class as well as my dental career, and was a RESPECT leader for troubled teens in abusive...
Merissa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Marissa was so good to the kids! The kids ask about her every day and hope to have her back soon. :-)"

Zac P.

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Stephanie B.


Spokane, WA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Career Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've worked with kids my whole life! Junior mentor. Swim coach. Rehabilitation tech (special needs). Lead nursery teacher. Special needs camp staff. Daycare manager and I just finished several years as a nanny for a wonderful family! I have training in Pediatric CPR, First Aid, and SIDS, early childhood development education, a...
Stephanie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Stephanie is a fantastic nanny. She took care of my son from when he was 9 months until he turned 2. Stephanie was punctual and reliable every single day. She was excellent at communicating, problem solving, and incorporating feedback from me and my husband....

Rebecca E.

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Sherri C.


Greenacres, WA

$42/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

20 years of experience in hospital and nursing homes and home health care. looking more for elderly possible special needs to. . I loved working with geriatrics and the elderly. I have a heart for hospice too.
Sherri can also help with: Companionship, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, home modification & more
5.0
"My mom has said that Sherri is "a gem!" I couldn't agree more. She has a kind heart, is competent, trustworthy and easy to be around. We are grateful to have Sherri as part of my mom's caregiver team."

Diane E.

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Destiny F.


Spokane, WA

$18/hr4 yrs exp

I am the 10th of 11 siblings and have lots of nieces and nephews and cousins. Ive always had a baby in my arms and would love to provide the most excellent care your child deserves. I worked at a preschool professionally and have CPR/first aid certification. I went to school and took several classes on early childhood...
Destiny can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My kids really like her. She sticks to whatever rules you give her which I love. I felt comfortable with her right away. Destiny is great to work with and I love her personality."

Gadeer M.

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Bedo M.


Spokane, WA

$17-22/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Competent and caring babysitter/nanny with 8 years experience caring for toddler- elementary aged children. Last employment was with Little Hive as an Assistant teacher to 3-5-year-olds. I also have served in my church's childcare ministry, and additionally utilized as a special needs buddy for a family as needed. I love kids...
Bedo can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Bedo is kind, encouraging, neat, trustworthy and a good example for young children. Bedo has babysat our 2 boys (4yr and 2.5yr old) several times. I would definitely recommend Bedo to others."

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Rose R.


Spokane, WA

$25/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: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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...

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Marilyn E.


Spokane, WA

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Part-time Childcare Provider

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a graduate student, studying mental health counseling, and my undergrad degree is in developmental psychology. I am from a family of 7 children, and have been babysitting since I was 12. I have worked as a nanny for several families, and I love spending time with children of all ages and personalities! I have worked...
Marilyn can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Marilyn is helping us out with our 8-month-old, who we had to (hopefully) temporarily take out of day care due to illness. She has been a godsend. I don't know what we would do without her!"

Elizabeth C.

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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: Meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

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.

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Diamond Y.


Spokane, WA

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

Diamond The Positive Role Model

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I moved to Spokane for college in 2020 and have been working as a behavior technician for 2 years. Before working as a behavior technician I worked in a daycare here in Spokane and, before moving I worked in a daycare for two years. I have experience with special needs kids, twins, siblings, and more. I've worked with...
Diamond can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We have only been working with Diamond for a couple weeks, but so far she has been a great help to my husband and very dependable and enjoyable to our daughter who even asks for Diamond when she is not around! I will make an updated review when we have been working...

Naomi G.

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

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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...

Monique N.

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Tiffany M.


Spokane, WA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Loving Experience Mom, Nanny And Caregiver.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Tiffany. I'm a positive, fun loving/nurturing adventurous person who's responsible and kind as well as extremely empathetic. I have 25 years of experience in childcare and 11+ years of experience in caregiving. I have worked with many individuals from newborns to senior citizens. I have also had the pleasure of...
Tiffany can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We absolutely adore Tiffany! My kids get so excited when she comes over and are always sad when she leaves. She's the sweetest person and so down to earth. We hit the jackpot finding her!"

Alicia D.

I have experience caring for my elderly family members and caring for special needs children including bathing, hygiene help, medication administration, food preparation, transportation, appointments/schedule help, and cleaning.
Janae can also help with: Errands, transportation, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning & more
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Salima R.


Spokane, WA

$22-35/hr5 yrs exp

I am very passionate about children! I have hands-on experience caring for children as young as 4 weeks up to 13 years old, including those that have special needs. I can also help with light housekeeping and laundry.
Salima can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Tessa M.


Spokane, WA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking For A Part-Time Nanny Job

Hi! My name is Tessa. I'm 23 years old and got my degree in Children's Studies from University. I've nannied for 10 years for all ages and for children with special needs. I worked as a Child Life Specialist in a hospital setting and interned at a yoga and mindfulness studio for children.
Tessa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Abbee C.


Spokane, WA

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

I have 3 years of experience working with children of special needs. I have 3 additional years of childcare experience aside from that . I would love to help with Travel, Cooking/Meal Preparation and and other help you may need.
Abbee can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Colbert, WA

Merissa P.

5.0

Marissa was so good to the kids! The kids ask about her every day and hope to have her back soon. :-)

- Zac P.

Stephanie B.

5.0

Stephanie has been fantastic to work with. She has been one of the most reliable caregivers we have worked with which is difficult to come by. She is kind, gentle and has a sweet nature, perfect for littles. We have been able to see her interacting with our babies with great kindness and love. Both...

- Morgan S.

Sherri C.

5.0

Sherri is a sweet & great caregiver for our mom! Her experience shines through in her caregiving. She’s very reliable & is always on time.

- Care member

Destiny F.

5.0

My kids really like her. She sticks to whatever rules you give her which I love. I felt comfortable with her right away. Destiny is great to work with and I love her personality.

- Gadeer M.

Bedo M.

5.0

Bedo is kind, encouraging, neat, trustworthy and a good example for young children. Bedo has babysat our 2 boys (4yr and 2.5yr old) several times. I would definitely recommend Bedo to others.

- Care member

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