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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Federal Way, WA

The average posted rate is $24/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Federal Way, WA

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Sandra M.


Federal Way, WA

$24-28/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

4.8

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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 is kind, gentle, sweet, very caring, conscientious, hard-working, goes the extra mile, is always early, and very dependable. I have had several health issues over the past 6 months that have caused me to need help with everything in my life, even all the...

Arlene M.

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Alisha Y.


Federal Way, WA

$35-50/hr9 yrs exp

As A Nurturer I'm Passionate About Caring For People

I'm a very dependable, patient, compassionate, & thoughtful woman who has 14 years of experience caring for seniors, adults, & children who require assistance with various health conditions/special needs. I've worked with individuals with Alzheimer's, stroke, cancers, macular degeneration, diabetes, auto-immune conditions,...
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Joyce C.


Federal Way, WA

$25-50/hr9 yrs exp

Owesome Caregiver

My name is Joyce, vibrant, compassionate conservative caregiver full of energy. I have been a caregiver for 9+years. Its a job I love and Passionate about. I have experience with but not limited to medication management, mobility Assistance, bathing/dressing, meal preparation, companionship and housekeeping. I have been able to...
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Hottensiah K.


Federal Way, WA

$20/hr3 yrs exp

I am an African lady, mature. I enjoy working with the elderly and special care needs individuals. I am friendly, easy going and I respect others.
5.0
"Hottensiah is a very caring and capable caregiver. She has excellent skills and is always looking for ways to improve. She is very reliable and trustworthy. She is also a very good cook, and prepares healthy meals. I recommend her highly. "

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Alisha Y.


Federal Way, WA

$36/hr10 yrs exp

As A Nurturer I Am Passionate About Caring For People

Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

I'm a very dependable, patient, compassionate, & thoughtful individual who has over 17 years of experience caring for children with special needs, seniors, & adults who require assistance. I pride myself on my integrity, reliability, being organized, sincere, conscientious, & a diligent multi-tasker. A bit of my history as a...
Alisha can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My son loves Alisha!! She's super kind and respectful and he always wants her! If he's happy, I'm happy. I will use her whenever I can."

Constance P.

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Karina N.


Federal Way, WA

$35/hr19 yrs exp

Child Care & Elder Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As an experienced and dedicated childcare provider with 19 years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My creative and formal personality allows me to engage children with imaginative and educational activities, such as outdoor sports, board games, and puzzles. I believe in clear and...
Karina can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We feel so incredibly lucky to have found Karina to care for our 4-month-old son. From the moment she arrived, we knew he was in great hands. Karina is not only professional, but also incredibly kind, warm, patient, and nurturing. She has an amazing way with our...

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Ploythanakarn C.


Federal Way, WA

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi Families! My name is Presli, a 29-year-old. I'm currently caring for two sweet baby girls (16 months old) in a shared family arrangement since they were 6 months old. I'm not just a nanny-I'm a partner in your child's development! I'm passionate about creating fun, loving. With over 8 years of experience, I've worked with...
Ploythanakarn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Ploythanakarn for short term positions (Saturday-Sunday) She is awesome nanny we ever had. She's patient and helps my son learn a bunch. My son is always bouncing around and has trouble focusing, but she's really patient. She's not just nice, she also...

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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:

CNA

CPR

Early Education

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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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & 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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Aulo M.


Federal Way, WA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Comfortable With Loves Ones

I have been working with infant, toddler, children, adults, that has different kind of challenges whether it will be physically or mentally. I try to help them as much as I can and the best of my abilities. Let me know what you want and need, and we can talk about it.
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Ploythanakarn C.


Federal Way, WA

$25-35/hr1 yrs exp

Caring Nanny : Who Your Child Can Finds Love And Care

Hello Families. I am a 27-year-old with a deep passion for working with children. I consider myself responsible, caring, reliable, and organized. I have one year of experience caring for special needs children, including those with ADHD, ODD, ADD, and speech disorders. In my home country, I worked as a Teacher Assistant at a...
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Rachel B.


Federal Way, WA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

- I am a 37-year-old female. - I have experience working with children, teenagers, and elderly. - I have worked at summer camps, public schools, psychiatric facilities, residential homes and adult family homes. - I am a licensed school psychologist and a licensed mental health counselor. - I have my Home Care Aide Certification
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Margaret I.


Federal Way, WA

$50/hr6 yrs exp

Nursing Care At Your Doorstep

Hello! I'm a BSN RN (SolaceNurse) with more than 6 years of experience in skilled and acute care and Home Care Aide for more than 5 years. I am here to ease your health journey by supporting you with nursing care in the comfort and safety of your home. My services include: Wound care not limited to diabetic, venous, and...
Trained and ready to use my experience positively and professionally with compassion to enrich lives and enhance any fast paced medical environment. Special needs available.
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I've been a nanny for almost 3 years now. I'm really interested in this position!! Please read and ask any questions :) Hey ! I would love to help you, My name is Dani and Im 20 years old. I speak English and Spanish. I've been working with different families for the past 3 years and I would love to help more in a regular...
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Joyce C.


Federal Way, WA

$20-50/hr2 yrs exp

Personal Caregiver Available Full-time.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am energetic, caring, loving, compassionate, kind, hardworking caregiver. I am always punctual and I communicate very well. I am a licensed CNA in Washington state. I have good experience working with special needs children . I love what I do with passion.
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Mary K.


Federal Way, WA

$5-15/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver

I have an interest in working with children. I have work with the children for over three years. I am a fast learner and follows instructions. I am also ready to learn more on other needs. I have worked with children having down syndrome, Fragile X, Autism, Developmental delay. etc
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Jane K.


Federal Way, WA

$17-35/hr2 yrs exp

I enjoy working with the elderly and people with special needs who requires assistance in their activities of daily living. I worked in a skilled nursing facility and on a day to day basis, I have also done home health in peoples homes. I encounter clients of different age, cases and I can handle most of them.
In my experience I'm ambitious and driven, I thrive on challenges and constantly set goals for myself, im hardworking restful, honest and discipline, on top of that I have a sense of humor. I like my job as well I love my clients.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Federal Way, WA

Sandra M.

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 recommend her. Esther W.

- Esther W.

Hottensiah K.

5.0

Hottensiah is a very caring and capable caregiver. She has excellent skills and is always looking for ways to improve. She is very reliable and trustworthy. She is also a very good cook, and prepares healthy meals. I recommend her highly.

- Care member

Alisha Y.

5.0

My son loves Alisha!! She's super kind and respectful and he always wants her! If he's happy, I'm happy. I will use her whenever I can.

- Constance P.

Karina N.

5.0

Karina is an absolute angel. We found her on care.com and were blown away by the love and care that she showed our family. We were really struggling to manage 2 spirited children, keep the house clean, and healthy food on the table. She came in like a long lost grandmother and knew exactly what was...

- Care member

Ploythanakarn C.

5.0

We hired Ploythanakarn for short term positions (Saturday-Sunday) She is awesome nanny we ever had. She's patient and helps my son learn a bunch. My son is always bouncing around and has trouble focusing, but she's really patient. She's not just nice, she also helps him with his struggles feelings...

- Care member

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

Average Rating4.9 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Federal Way, WA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 30 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.