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Special needs caregivers in Kelso, WA

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Angela W.


Kelso, WA

$17-22/hr1 yrs exp

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Experience with watching special need kids.. specialty in autism and mental illness.. not available Saturdays as I go to church.
Angela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Aleesha S.


Kalama, WA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nanny

I am a Certified Professional Nanny and Infant Care Specialist looking for a long-term position with the right family. As a Northwest Nannies Institute graduate, I strive to maintain a safe and encouraging environment as I help young humans build their autonomy and learn about the world around them. I have experience with...
Aleesha can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Teresa C.


Rainier, OR

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Care Giver

5.0

(2)

I have 5 years of Senior care experience. I can help with Home Care and Meal Preparation and I like animals and I can work Flexible hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. or 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. I do have experience with special needs. And I'm available now. And I have experience in dementia and I would like to work in the night.
Teresa can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
5.0
"We’ve had Teresa multiple times and she was wonderful. She made meals for my mom and took very good care of her. I would highly recommend her. "

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Laura C.


Woodland, WA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Highly Qualified Childcare.

A mother of 5 grown children. and 5 amazing grandchildren. I spend a lot of time with my grandkids and they spend the night with me often as well as go on adventures with grandma. They keep me young! I'm also a private respite provider for families with disabled children/adults. I was with one family with 17 years and I am...
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Kayana F.


Rainier, OR

$23/hr7 yrs exp

Play And Loving Limits

I'm Kayana, and I have been working with kids ever since I can remember. I have five younger siblings- the oldest is 23, and the youngest is seven, so I have lots of experience with kids of all ages. I started as a camp counselor when I was 15, & have since moved up to a leadership position there. I was a gymnastics coach for...
Kayana can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kayana was so wonderful with my 3 year old. She's engaging and fun. She was a camp counselor for a number of years and my daughter loved learning some camp songs! She's also been a youth gymnastics coach for a number of years, and my daughter was so excited to show...

Lindsey G.

Hello! My name is Jacks. I have a passion for working with people! I don't have a lot of professional experience working with people who have special needs, however I do have quite a bit of life experience. This life experience includes caring for people with a variety of mental health issues, sensory processing disorders, and...
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Jasmine C.


Longview, WA

$16-19/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced And Responsible

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a long term nanny for a family for 3 years previously for 2 boys. I loved the experience and am looking to become a nanny again. I have the most experience with kids ages 1 1/2-12 years old. I have had experience working with special needs kids as well. I love doing crafts and fun activities with the kids, including...
Jasmine can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
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Mckenzie H.


Longview, WA

$17-40/hr3 yrs exp

I have experience with children of special needs, example: autism, non verbal, cerebral palsy. I have worked in a preschool before becoming a stay at home wife and love to work with children! I am very positive and mother like nurturing. :)
Mckenzie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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1.0

(1)

Having lived and cared for my grandmother myself who was blind and partially deaf and caring for my special needs sister most of my childhood, I can assure you that I am ready for anything! I have a calm and friendly attitude I am patient and have outstanding listening skills! I would love to help the elderly in an way I can!
Elizabeth can also help with: Visiting nurse, personal care, dementia, live-in home care
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Ashley R.


Longview, WA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Fun Crafty Sitter

My names Ashley I am a mother of two and look for work that would allow me to bring my infant son with me. I also have a 6-year-old daughter that attends school I am available during school hours and could be available after school as long as my children were welcome to come along. I have a car that seats 3 in the backseat I am...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Shelly S.


Longview, WA

$22/hr1 yrs exp

Do You Need Help? I'm Here For You. Doctor's Appointments, Grocery Shopping, Light House Work.

I'd describe my personality as Positive, kind and caring, that's me! I like caring for seniors because I am always drawn to them, I enjoy visiting with them in social environments. So helping with day to day tasks to make their lives easier would be very satisfying. I'm looking for a job that would be helpful to the person in...
Shelly can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, errands
Hi! I'm Julia I have 5 years of caregiving with development and disability working with Schizophrenia, autism, non verbal clients and love making a change in someone's life !
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Alexandra D.


Woodland, WA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

EMT Student

I have experience with children aged 6-17 in a variety of settings including overnight summer camp and local K-12 schools. I've worked with special needs kiddos and kids with behavioral issues in professional settings (schools). I am a reliable, fun-loving, active, patient professional transitioning from the 9-5 space to a...
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

I have 14 months experience offering direct support to individuals with physical and developmental disabilities. I've had the privilege of learning to support adults with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism disorders and cognitive and intellectual disabilities. I spent roughly one year supporting children living in shelter...
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Carrie I.


Longview, WA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

What Can I Help You With?

46-year-old Mom of 3. 28, 25, and 19 years old. 19-year-old has Autism and Asthma. (now high functioning) 28-year-old had adhd. New to Washington 4 years ago. Looking for a new purpose and helping families in need.
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Carrie I.


Longview, WA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Here To Help!!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 46 years old. Been married 21 years together for 25 years. Have 3 children. 2 boys 1 girl. C 28, V 25 and J 19. I am the youngest of 11. J has Autism and Asthma. I have special needs experience. Including the patience. We have 1 dog, 1 Mustang, 1 Hal flinger, 1 Belgian draft horse and I drive a 4 door Jeep. I am here to...
Carrie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Teresa B.


Saint Helens, OR

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Upbeat Nanny!

I am a cheerful, positive and respectful person. I enjoy working with children of all ages and have experience caring for children with special needs. I am someone who loves the outdoors and believe that too much TV is never a good thing. Playing outside, playing games and encouraging children to use their imagination is...
Teresa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Elizabeth G.


Castle Rock, WA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Ready For Anything :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years experience with special needs children as my younger sister was special needs and required %100 supervision. I have helped raise her since a very young age and doing so has given me a lot of learning experience. Once moved out of my home I volunteered for several months at an Elementary school. I attended...
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Grace C.


Woodland, WA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

I am an experienced and enthusiastic weekend night shift special needs nurse caregiver who loves working with special needs and their families. I look forward to taking on any and all responsibilities new or traditional. I understand how important it is for parents to feel safe and secure with their children's care and I am...
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Laura C.


Woodland, WA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Senior Care Provider for Your Special Needs.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My husband's grandmother lived with us for 2 years and needed 24 hour supervision. She had dementia and was ailing in her health. She was in her 90's at the time. Also, my mother lived with us before her death and it was such an honor for our family. The elderly can be so full of wisdom.
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, respite care, hospice services, personal care & more

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