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Claris G.


Issaquah, WA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider For Special Needs And Typical Children.

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As an experienced child care professional, I would like to utilize my skills such as patience, care-taking ability and self-motivation in taking care of every child by providing good supervision in a disciplined way. I would also take special care or children who need special attention. I have worked with special needs children...
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Gina B.


Issaquah, WA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Mature and Experienced with a Two Year Degree in Special Education

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have a degree in Special Education as a teachers aide. I have worked with adults with developmental disabilities finding jobs for them. I have also worked with children with autism and developmental disabilities. My rates are $28-30 a hour. I have been a nanny for 6 years.
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Marie Y.


Issaquah, WA

$32-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Teacher And Nanny

Relationship building and connecting are words that describe me best! am a retired early childhood educator with 27 years experience. Besides teaching and nanny work, I have worked extensively with children who have special needs! I can provide strong support with developmental activities, speech, and behavior plans, I bring a...
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Pamela T.


Issaquah, WA

$35-45/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Summary

I was a special education teacher for approximately 8 years, and have supervised recreational programs for youth with special needs.
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Kathleen T.


Issaquah, WA

$22-27/hr2 yrs exp

Fun And Outgoing Hippie Mom

I love to be around people. Ideally I'd like to find someone I can care for that can also be a friend. I'm a mom to 8 kids, some adopted and/or special needs. I am a very positive person and I enjoy life. Let's meet to see if we are a good match.
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Valerie B.


Issaquah, WA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Home Care Giver for Elderly and Disabled 15 Years with Certifications

I love working with all people and am experienced in this field of care. Being able to help people is my heart's desire. Making a difference in other's lives. I am very active in the ministry in the house of the lord. I have been working with homeless men and women and children.
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Valerie R.


Issaquah, WA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Well Rounded and Experienced Child Care Provider

I am a big sister to two younger brothers who I cared for since I was 12 years old. I have watched kids from ages 6 weeks to 12 years. I have experience with children from all backgrounds and needs. I have taken care of children with all kinds of special needs including autistic children. I have given swimming lessons, guitar...
Valerie can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Gina B.


Issaquah, WA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Available on Eastside

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a degree in special ed. I also have 12-year-old old son. I have been a nanny and teachers aide with special needs kids. Over 25 years childcare exp.
Gina can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

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Kathleen T.


Issaquah, WA

$19-24/hr5 yrs exp

Issaquah Mom Ready To Help You Out At My Home Or Yours

I've raised 8 children some of whom are adopted and/or special needs. I absolutely love children and I can either come to your home or I can come to yours. I prefer to work locally in Issaquah.
Kathleen can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Marie Y.


Issaquah, WA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Child Or Senior Care Provider

As an Early childhood educator I have 27 years teaching experience and retired early to move to the PNW! I love establishing relationships with children and adults and have a long history of successful teaching, nanny and caregiver responsibilities. Engaging in developmentally appropriate activities with children while...
Marie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Mina B.


Issaquah, WA

$17-27/hr4 yrs exp

Compassionate and dedicated home caregiver with 4 years of experience providing personalized care to seniors and individuals with special needs. Skilled in assisting with daily activities, medication management, meal preparation, and companionship. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for clients by offering patience,...
Mina can also help with: Mobility assistance, home modification, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Kathleen T.


Issaquah, WA

$30/hr2 yrs exp

Outgoing Fun And Talkative Caregiver

I am a mom of 8 children some of whom are adopted and/or special needs. I love caring for people and doing it in a way that shows compassion. I prefer to become friends with anyone I am caring for whether special needs children or adults.
Kathleen can also help with: Respite care, companionship, dementia, errands, transportation, meal prep & more
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Jessica E.


Renton, WA

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time (Day)

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a lot of experience with special needs people of all ages. I have 3 years live in experience and 3 years high school experience. I am loving, compassionate, and will make sure the needs are met for each specific individual I work with. I am willing to learn new things and am very honest about my work. I love caring for...
5.0
"Jessie is very responsible and flexible with different situations. She's always on time and helpful. "

Sharla D.

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Sheela P.


Sammamish, WA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have raised 4 children, 3 of which were 6-8 weeks premature, one daughter who was in speech therapy for 5 years. I have also worked with several autistic children up to the age of 15. I have also cared for my grandmother and most recently my mother for the last 6 years to include everything from full personal care to...
5.0
"Sheela is kind and generally wonderful to be around. She did a great job connecting with my daughter, making her feel safe, and giving her creative outlets."

Maralee S.

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Irene K.


Renton, WA

$24-42/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Am registered caregiver am very patient, kind and honest am good in Home management and care planning. ... Medical advocacy. ... Prescription medication management. ... Help with personal hygiene and care. ... Assisting with meals and nutrition. ... Help with mobility. ... Home maintenance and basic housekeeping....
5.0
"Irene is fantastic! I couldn't have found a better person to help me in the morning and evenings. I'm in my mid 50's and have Multiple Sclerosis. I am in in a power wheelchair full time and can't walk at all. She helps me with transferring in/out of bed, dressing...

Jeanne B.

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Rachel F.


Ravensdale, WA

$30-45/hr2 yrs exp

Compassionate Special Needs Caretaker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience with everything from special needs children to hospice care for elderly patients. I have been a nanny to three siblings; one of whom had autism. I have worked with developmentally disabled people of all ages and I have worked in a nursing home where I became a med tech and was trained in administering...
5.0
"Rachel has been a wonderful caregiver for my granddaughter. Not only is she caring and compassionate, with a very good skill set when it comes to home care, she consistently goes above and beyond to do research regarding therapies and treatment plans to help find...

Jeremy K.

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Kylie T.


Renton, WA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am looking for a part-time job as well weekend jobs babysitting. I m 45years old. I have a 15-year-old daughter and a 8yr old daughter. I have 25 plus year experience with all age children from newborn to preteens. I worked as a CA at a private Christian school and loved it. I have experience working with special needs...
Kylie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Although we ended up going with another nanny, it was a really difficult choice. Kylie was very nice and open to working with whatever our schedule was going to be. I wish her all the best and truly feel that she would be a great nanny for any family."

Amelia H.

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Marissa A.


Renton, WA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Kind, Professional Certified Newborn Care Specialist

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Marissa. I am a Certified Newborn Care Specialist. Often times referred to as a baby nurse (sleep training, bottles& baths, developmental milestones +) I have over 15 years of professional experience in child care. As a preschool, music, and art teacher, a full-time nanny in multi-staffed households, special...
Marissa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We were extremely fortunate and grateful to have had Marissa be the nanny for our daughter from 5 to 17 months. She's like a real life Mary Poppins, not only teaching our daughter important life skills, but doing it with games and songs. She is very knowledgeable...

Shannon B.

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Erika L.


Renton, WA

$17/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Not only am I an elementary education/special education major, my motivation for all of this is my nephew, B (6 years old, non verbal). B was born with DiGeorge syndrome, Autism, and several other disabilities. Over summer, when I was home in California, I drove/picked up from school, took him out to eat, and spent lots of time...
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Ashley M.


Renton, WA

$29/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm a 35-year-old nanny/household manager currently looking for a new family. I love working with children, my job is my dream job! I have been in the child care field for over 15 years, working full-time, part-time and on-call/as-needed. I excel working with school age children, special needs children and infants/toddlers. I...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Ashley worked for our family for a few weeks (ages 7 & 9) and was wonderful with our children and with us. We clicked right away and she was genuine, honest, devoted and funny. We had hoped and planned to hire her on permanently, but were unable to due to a...

Amy C.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Issaquah, WA

Jessica E.

5.0

Jessie is very responsible and flexible with different situations. She's always on time and helpful.

- Sharla D.

Sheela P.

5.0

Sheela is kind and generally wonderful to be around. She did a great job connecting with my daughter, making her feel safe, and giving her creative outlets.

- Maralee S.

Irene K.

5.0

Irene is fantastic! I couldn't have found a better person to help me in the morning and evenings. I'm in my mid 50's and have Multiple Sclerosis. I am in in a power wheelchair full time and can't walk at all. She helps me with transferring in/out of bed, dressing as needed, light housekeeping,...

- Jeanne B.

Rachel F.

5.0

Rachel has been a wonderful caregiver for my granddaughter. Not only is she caring and compassionate, with a very good skill set when it comes to home care, she consistently goes above and beyond to do research regarding therapies and treatment plans to help find new options for K.s care. I would...

- Jeremy K.

Kylie T.

5.0

She will take care of anyone's children like they were her own. She is spiritual, kind, and responsible. If you give her a chance , you'll be glad you did.

- Shannon W.

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