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Deborah R.


Elma, WA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

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I have 35 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I love doing crafts and playtime. I have experience with all ages, special needs, and allergies. I am a parent of an Autistic child who has now Graduated from college. I have experience and patience, and very fun to be with. I have...
Deborah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Havyn L.


Elma, WA

$17/hr8 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Havyn, I am 20 years old, and I am (recently) married. Some things about me; I am Christian, I like being outdoors, spending time with friends and family (and my chickens and ducks), baking, cooking, and crafting. No kiddos here or on the way yet, so I am looking for some summer jobs to fill up some time...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Odeline F.


Olympia, WA

$17-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time/full-time Babysitter

5.0

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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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Odeline is a born caregiver. She's awesome with kids-helpful, compassionate, caring, but also responsible and authoritative. I'd trust her to babysit kids of any age and would recommend her without hesitation. "

Annie R.

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Kursta J.


Shelton, WA

$28-30/hr15 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny/Childcare Provider

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Thank you for considering me as a provider for your child(ren). First, I am a mom and grandma myself. I have 4 grown adult children, an 11-year-old daughter whom I homeschool and 6 grandchildren (Ages 0 to 9). I started nannying in college while taking classes in early childhood education. I taught preschool and coached...
Kursta can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kursta is an amazing sitter! She is energetic, caring, and actively provides updates while she is watching your little one. "

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Vanessa A.


Shelton, WA

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Hello, thanks for taking a look at my profile. I am looking for one-time jobs or date nights. I've been caring for children for over 10 years. I've worked with children ages 6 months to 12 years old. I have cared for twins, sick children, and special needs children. Throughout my experience, I have been responsible for...
Vanessa can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Vanessa is caring, dependable, and loves children. She strives to do her best work on assignments and welcomes a challenge."

Silbia M.

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Jacci B.


Olympia, WA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Infant/Toddler Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 20+ years of experience as a professional nanny/17 years as a mom. I'm a special needs bus driver in Olympia throughout the school year. I am definitely a "kid person". I love caring for babies and helping new parents in the beginning phase of family life. It's a passion and something I've had the privilege to specialize...
Jacci can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We hired Jacci to care for our daughter aged 6 months to 1.5 years old. Jacci is wonderful! She is extremely reliable, flexible, and dependable, a very nice person and interacts very well children. Our daughter loved her and enjoyed the time they spent together....

Florian F.

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Carly M.


Olympia, WA

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My background is in working with youth, and I have experience working with people on the autism spectrum, down syndrome, ADHD and behavioral challenges. I am able to follow provided behavior supports. I am capable monitoring activities, preparing meals, changing of clothes and assisting in the bathroom. I have a very grounded,...
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Addison B.


Olympia, WA

$17-50/hr3 yrs exp

Looking For Extra Part Time Work As A Babysitter Or With Pet Care!

Ive been volunteering in childcare for about 8 years with young children, and more recently have begun babysitting regularly for kids with special needs. I have two part time jobs and online college, and I'm looking for extra work with babysitting and pet care! Im really great with kids of all ages, and I have a pretty flexible...
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Hannah B.


Olympia, WA

$20-22/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny With Medical Experience

I have 5 years experience as a elder caregiver. My most recent patient was an amazing guy who unfortunately passed away. I have my certified nursing assistant (CNA) certification, my Phlebotomy certification and am finishing work on my medical assistant (MA) certification, and am CPR certified. I also have completed two years of...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Angela A.


Olympia, WA

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Paraeducator Who Loves Kids

I'd describe my personality as kind, patient and dependable I like working with kids because they teach us a lot about life. It's so awesome to see the world through their eyes while also helping them figure out things. I'm looking for a job that allows me to be a calming, helpful presence in a kid's life. I started...
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Caitlin D.


Shelton, WA

$20-35/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced RBT Looking To Work With Kids On The Spectrum

Monday through Friday I work with two different clients on the Autism spectrum as a Registered Behavioral Technician. This work includes everything from feeding programs to ADLs to behavior reduction to social skills. While I am not certified to supply ABA services outside the context of job with South Sound Behavior Therapy, I...
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Mikayla D.


Olympia, WA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

LGBTQA+ Friendly Babysitting And Caregiving

Hello! My name is Mikayla and I have been working with kids and adults with disabilities since I was 12 years old. I started out my experience working at summer camps and eventually worked my way up to being a camp counselor in my early adulthood. I also have a years worth of experience working in teen group homes and two years...
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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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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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Cynthia S.


Rochester, WA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Looking For Part-Time To Full-Time Work With The Elderly Or Developmentally Delayed

I have over 20 years of experience working with the elderly and special needs clients. I love being able to help out when I can. I have worked in the long term care Setting and adult family home setting with dementia diagnosed people. I have worked in the hospital setting, and recently in an in-home setting. For the last 6 years...
Cynthia can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

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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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Jody F.


Shelton, WA

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

I am Jodi. 56 years young. Love children and provide a safe / loving environment.. Its all about the children during my time with them. Will provide total attention and interaction with them. Great with active and energetic children along with special needs as well.
Jody can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

I have worked as an Early Childhood Teacher before and l worked with children with special needs. I have experience and it is good to also learn more each and every day as you get to have more experience in the field. Children with special needs are to be cared for with love, patience, kindness and empathy.
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Cynthia S.


Rochester, WA

$17-27/hr10 yrs exp

Cyndee

Hell, my name is Cyndee. I have over 25 years of experience taking care of those in need. I am a CNA and have had 15 plus years taking care of special needs and medically fragile children and young adults.
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Lauren L.


Olympia, WA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I am a stay at home mom of 3 boys, ages 12, 10 and 8. I have over 15 years experience between babysitting and being a full-time nanny, not including being a mom. Before I became a stay at home mom, I worked at a Seattle Children's Hospital. As a family we love to spend outside exploring and enjoying our mini hobby farm. I prefer...
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Elma, WA

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.

Kursta J.

5.0

Kursta is an amazing sitter! She is energetic, caring, and actively provides updates while she is watching your little one.

- Care member

Vanessa A.

5.0

I would recommend Vanessa to anyone. Vanessa worked in our home providing date night care for our children for 5 + hours at a time. She is punctual, kind, attentive, compassionate, and takes pride in making sure she is doing her best to care for children. She followed every guideline we had in our...

- Jacqueline L.

Jacci B.

5.0

Jacci was amazing with our kiddo! Not only does she radiate care, love and joy, with a natural easy goingness. She is flexible, on time, and initiated taking out kiddo on all sorts of adventures. Could not recommend her more!

- Care member

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