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Ariane S.


Bellingham, WA

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced & Fun Nanny!

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with a nanny agency before, providing me experience with a variety and diversity of children and families. I have experience with school drop offs and pick ups, overnight stays, sleepovers, and group events. I have worked with children with special needs and a variety of families. I have extensive experience with...
Ariane can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kierynn P.


Bellingham, WA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

A Babysitter You Can Trust

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello :) My Name is Kierynn, I am 20 yrs old and I absolutely LOVE working with kids of all age groups. I have 5+ years of experience working in child care, including working as a camp counselor, babysitting, and teaching children's art. My #1 priority as a caretaker is to guarantee the safety and wellness of your kids. I am CPR...
Kierynn can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Heather W.


Bellingham, WA

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Heather

Hi - My name is Heather and I'm currently living in Bellingham. I've been working with kids since my early twenties and love it. I started by watching neighborhood kids and then began babysitting kids with special needs after receiving my nursing assistance certificate. Over the last few years, I've worked primarily as a...
Heather can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Lisa B.


Blaine, WA

$40-50/hr

Home Care RN

Many years of experience as a home care RN. Caring, patient and compassionate. Hard working, going above and beyond when caring for patients and helping their families. Conscious, considerate, friendly and easy going. Would love for you to consider me as a caregiver for your loved one.
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Megan R.


Bellingham, WA

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Outdoorsy And Caring Babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Megan, I'm 23 years old, and I'm originally from Montana. I have over 8 years of babysitting and nannying experience as well as tutoring and coaching experience. I graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in chemistry and am returning this fall to pursue a master's in teaching. Last school...
Megan can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Hannah W.


Bellingham, WA

$20-35/hr3 yrs exp

Nursing Student With Years Of Healthcare Experience

I have been a certified nursing assistant for the last 4 years and am currently a student in nursing school. My most recent job was working at Seattle children's hospital, where I spent time with kids of all ages and disabilities. I am passionate about helping people and giving everyone the chance to live life to the fullest....
I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember. I have always had a special spot in my heart for kids and was always the sole babysitter for my family/family friends. I am very active so keeping up with children has never been an issue. I am creative, outgoing, and always ready for a challenge. I also grew up watching...
Talayjha can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Jessica G.


Blaine, WA

$18-25/hr1 yrs exp

Master In Social Work

Hi, I'm Jessica I am a mental health therapist that typically sees teenagers and adults with autism and/or ADHD. I also have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I am looking for some part time work to supplement my income. I'd love to meet you and your loved one(s) to see if I'd be a good caregiver for them, let's...
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Sierra R.


Bellingham, WA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Graduate Student

Hi I am a graduate student getting ready to graduate in the fall and looking to help out families this summer. I have experience as a graduate student clinician in speech and language pathology working with many children of all ages and abilities and have worked as an ABA behavior tech and a one-one therapy support.
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Healey M.


Bellingham, WA

$25/hr12 yrs exp

Knowledgeable And Fun Sitter

I am a pediatric occupational therapist by day- I just graduated with my doctorate in May! I have enjoyed caring for others families and pets over the years and hope to continue as I begin this new chapter. I have 12 years of experience and am CPR certified. I am comfortable caring for kids, adults, and pets with special...
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Kai A.


Bellingham, WA

$23-25/hr3 yrs exp

I have three years of experience babysitting/nannying and working as a recreation leader at a handful of year round youth programs and full time summer camp counseling. I'm comfortable caring for up to three children between the ages of 4 and 11. My patient and creative nature, coupled with my ability to enforce household rules,...
Kai can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Geneva H.


Bellingham, WA

$18-25/hr

Kind, Compassionate, Empathetic Elder Companion Care

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Geneva ("Genny"). I have many years of experience working with individuals at both ends of the age spectrum with a wide range of special needs. Elders hold a very special place in my heart. For 4 1/2 years, I helped my mom provide care and company for my grandfather as he lived with us and progressed through...
Geneva can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance, dementia & more
5.0
"Geneva was a great asset to our family. Dependable, strong self awareness, clear communicator, flexible, caring. I really appreciated how she put my mother's well being first and was clear on what she was available for and capable of. It made it so much easier to...

Anna L.

Elizabeth M.


Bellingham, WA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver And RN Seeking Part Time Caregiving Jobs In Bellingham!

Hello! School Registered Nurse seeking afternoon/evening care opportunities a few times a week! I have been a nanny/caregiver on and off for 15 years, and love taking care of babies, kiddos, and their families! Please feel free to ask me any questions! I like working with kids because they bring me joy and deserve to be loved...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Ryleigh V.


Bellingham, WA

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Fun And Creative Sitter!

Hello, my name is Ryleigh! I am 21 years old and recently graduated from Western Washington University. I studied both Human Services and Spanish, and am now working full time in the field! I am originally from Colorado, where I gained tons of babysitting experience! However, since moving to Bellingham, I haven't had the...
Ryleigh can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Nikki K.


Custer, WA

$22-32/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny & Caregiver

I have over 14 years experience working with adults/children with special needs in various settings from in home care to group homes. I also have roughly 10 years of professional experience working with children of various ages--seven years as a personal nanny and two years at a local early learning center. I also have over two...

Geneva H.


Bellingham, WA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Enthusiastic, Engaged, Experienced Childcare Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Geneva ("Genny"). I absolutely love caring for children of all ages and abilities, happily doing so for the past 12+ years (while pursuing my high school and university/grad school studies full-time). I became a certified SuperSitter, a childcare provider with extra training to care for children with special...
Geneva can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Genny is the perfect fit for my mother! So happy to have found a great, caring person to provide some quality time."

Heidi S.

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Emma L.


Bellingham, WA

$15-18/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Patient Tutor!

Hi there! I'm Emma, an outdoorsy, fun, and reliable caregiver who loves to care for little buddies while their grown ups have things to do. I taught gymnastics (ages 2-14) and swimming for four years, and have been babysitting/nannying for eight. I have four younger siblings who I am used to cooking and cleaning for. Last month...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Meagan N.


Lynden, WA

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter New To The Lynden Area

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 2 years of experience. I also have experience caring for a special needs infant. I am currently located in Lynden, WA. I can help with meal prep and housekeeping. I can tutor and I love arts and crafts! If you feel I'm a good fit feel free to reach out!
Meagan can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Meagan is currently the caregiver for our 7 year old son. She is kind, patient, punctual, and everything else you would want for your child when you can't be there yourself. She has been an amazing addition to our family, and we are truly grateful to have found...

Acacia D.

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Melissa A.


Bellingham, WA

$10-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

When I was in high school I cared for a first grade boy that had braces on both legs, so movement was harder, and he was autistic. I have also worked with many students with learning disabilities and A. D. D.
5.0
"Melissa worked with our family for a year. She was with us through many transitions and changes and through it all she was supportive, compassionate, fun loving and communicative. She is a goodhearted human and is an amazing help in so many ways. We are so thankful...

Emily H.

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Hailey B.


Bellingham, WA

$18-25/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hey there! I have been babysitting since I was 13 and I am very comfortable with helping with homework and assisting with any other needs. I love playing and working with kids, so much so that I am going to school to become a teacher. I work very well in chaos and I am very used to sitting multiple children. I have experience...
Hailey can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hailey was so nice and the kids loved her. We have three children so it is often hard to find help watching them and knowing how to keep everybody happy, but she seemed to have no problem doing so. The kids love Miss. Hailey and we will definitely be having her...

Alice W.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ferndale, WA

Geneva H.

5.0

Geneva was a great asset to our family. Dependable, strong self awareness, clear communicator, flexible, caring. I really appreciated how she put my mother's well being first and was clear on what she was available for and capable of. It made it so much easier to come to agreement. I highly...

- Anna L.

Geneva H.

5.0

Genny is the perfect fit for my mother! So happy to have found a great, caring person to provide some quality time.

- Heidi S.

Meagan N.

5.0

Meagan is currently the caregiver for our 7 year old son. She is kind, patient, punctual, and everything else you would want for your child when you can't be there yourself. She has been an amazing addition to our family, and we are truly grateful to have found her. Anyone who hires Meagan, would be...

- Acacia D.

Melissa A.

5.0

Melissa worked with our family for a year. She was with us through many transitions and changes and through it all she was supportive, compassionate, fun loving and communicative. She is a goodhearted human and is an amazing help in so many ways. We are so thankful for her time and energy. She's the...

- Emily H.

Hailey B.

5.0

She is fabulous, on time and daughter just loves when she comes over to watch her. Very dependable. So happy that I found her.

- Jennifer P.

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