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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Kent, WA

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Kent, WA

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Shawna G.


Kent, WA

$23-30/hr3 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mother of one son, now age 15. I have recently cared for 2 toddlers, when needed, since they were the age of 9 months. One toddler, being my nephew. Also cared for his older sister, afterschool, who is age 6. I love kids and volunteered at my son's elementary school from the time he was in Kindergarten, through 6th...
Shawna can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Ladawna W.


Kent, WA

$38/hr2 yrs exp

Positive, Fun Provider And Giggle GU-RU

Hi I am the mother of three grown boys. My oldest son is autistic. I have worked the Day Care field as well as special needs kiddos. I worked in the manufacturing industry for 25 years and now I want to work with children of all ages. I am gentle and kind and firm. I believe children need guidance and patience and positivity. I...
Ladawna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Tabitha M.


Kent, WA

$35/hr8 yrs exp

I Have 7 Years Of Experience In Senior And Special Needs Care Including Dementia.

I'd describe my personality as Compassionate, honest and respectful. I like caring for seniors because it's an opportunity to show love, respect and dignity to the elderly. It also helps me connect with and provide care for those who need it most. It makes me have profound sense of gratitude for one's own life and loved ones...
Tabitha can also help with: Respite care, light cleaning, home modification, mobility assistance, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

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Josephine O.


Kent, WA

$17-25/hr1 yrs exp

A Compassionate Caregiver/caretaker

- compassionate - understanding - empathetic - charismatic - loving - friendly - Special needs care certified
Josephine can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Isatou A.


Kent, WA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Am been working in a group home setting for more than 10 years and worked with special needs and development disability. I learned a lot from them and how special they are in there unique ways. Am still learning and open to learning new things .
Isatou can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, respite care, errands, transportation & more
With 18 years of dedicated experience in childcare, I'm passionate about providing top-notch care and nurturing environments for families. As a seasoned nanny, I possess a unique blend of skills, including CPR/First Aid certification, nutritional meal planning, and engaging activity development. My expertise spans infant care,...
Brianna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Reann B.


Auburn, WA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Seeking After School/weekend Hours

5.0

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been a professional nanny, special needs aid and, housekeeper for the past 13 years - with the majority of my experience working with children ages newborn - early grade school. I also have experience with transporting/attending classes, as well as cooking, organizing, errands and personal assistant duties. Located in...
Reann can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Reann is a very kind, adventurous, and responsible individual. As a first time parent, her insights were invaluable to my husband and I. She was able to get my son to nap independently after months of contact naps with me. As my son grew, she helped him with his...

Sonya C.

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Shandra P.


Pacific, WA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Warm greetings! I'm Shandra. I have over 10 years experience working in an educational/ nanny and assisted living setting. I like working in a diverse range of the population with adults (special needs) and children. My background has been striving to give back to the community. I take pride and dependable and ready to work.
Shandra can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Shandra is a ray of sunshine. A very positive, punctual, dependable and respectful caregiver. She's smart and asks good questions to learn about her customers likes and dislikes. Very patient with special (and redundant) needs. and never flinched. Always willing...

Constance P.

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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, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Marissa was an absolute delight with the kids. She took time to get to know them and then not only kept them kept care but provided educational and entertainment instruction time targeted at where both were in their life journey. Not just playing games with them...

John W.

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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & 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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Sandra M.


Federal Way, WA

$24-28/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

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 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...

Esther W.

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Sally M.


Auburn, WA

$21-36/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My goal as your Nanny is to take care of your kiddo's as if they were my own while making your evening less stressful & chaotic so you can enjoy your family. My previous family consisted of one son who was 4 mo. when I started. I have experience with special needs, potty training and sleep training. I have 2 adult children of my...
Sally can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sally is extremely dependable and talented. I can always rely on her for the best child care and pet sitting. She is always ready and willing to help with my household/child care needs."

Jan C.

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Robin E.


Seattle, WA

$42/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny for Infants, Toddlers & School Aged Children

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm a fully Covid Vaccinated and go by all the guidelines. I'm looking for a summer nanny position 30-35 hrs a week. I have a 7 yr old son that is actually my great nephew that we adopted. He will be going into the second grade. I enjoy taking the kids to parks or zoo, beach, picnic's .. doing art projects. I have dependable...
Robin can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We've had Robin for our two girls, ages 4 and 17 months since September. She has gotten easily into our routine, remembering details about their day and needs from week to week, since we only use her on Tuesdays. My four year old is always sorry to see her go at...

Jennifer M.

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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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Elizabeth C.


Seattle, WA

$31/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Daycare Worker & Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Growing up I was the oldest of 10 kids. From age 11 I have been changing diapers, giving baths, cooking & cleaning, picking up kids from school, entertaining, and taking kids to the park. Kids love how much of a goofy clown I can be. One of my siblings is nonverbal Autistic, and I have a set of twin sisters who were preemies,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is wonderful with pets and kids! Everybody loves her and she has the sweetest personality. She knows exactly how to care for and entertain little ones and I would trust her with any of my pets or kids. "

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Denise M.


Seattle, WA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked for over 5 years teaching and training independent living skills to children and young adults with special needs. I've also successfully raised two adopted children with special needs. Teaching and nurturing children to their fullest potential is essential in any caregiving position. Your child's needs will bring the...
5.0
"Denise always arrives on time with a warm sunny attitude and a bag of toys, perfect for our 2.5 year old! I would absolutely recommend her, she has been great on short notice and is very flexible"

Ingrid H.

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Alisha Y.


Federal Way, WA

$38/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, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Initially I was nervous about virtually hiring someone to watch my step-daughter. I was worried about having the right connection, but we struck gold with Alicia. She's smart, kind, and thoughtful. My step-daughter loves her and waits for her at the front door...

Anne-marie N.

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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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Sinira H.


Auburn, WA

$28-50/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caretaker

Greetings, I'm Sinira (Sin), a compassionate and experienced special needs caretaker dedicated to providing exceptional support for individuals with unique abilities. With a genuine passion for fostering independence and enhancing the quality of life, I bring a wealth of experience and a heart committed to making a positive...
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Dimitrinka H.


Renton, WA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was an emergency room nurse in Europe for over 10 years. I have a lot of empathy for people, especially for the elderly and children. I have two grown daughters. I believe my experience as a nurse makes me an ideal candidate to care for people. I know how to handle situations calmly and without panicking.
5.0
"She is a very hard worker. My parents love having her. She is very versatile and has helped them a lot!"

Carroll O.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Kent, WA

Reann B.

5.0

Reann is incredible. She was a perfect fit for my son, who struggles with a couple of issues - she was patient, insightful, intuitive, and gentle with him; she also provided me with a ton of feedback and ideas for how to best support him, given her vast experience with children. She was funny and...

- Ashley M.

Shandra P.

5.0

Shandra is awesome! She took care of our little one and he loved her. We definitely would hire her again if she's available.

- Rachel C.

Marissa A.

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 about milestones and child...

- Shannon B.

Daniela P.

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 for like limiting screen time. She...

- Shane S.

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.

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