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Find special needs caregivers in Kirkland, WA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Kirkland, WA

The average posted rate is $26/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Kirkland, WA

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Mihaela C.


Kirkland, WA

$30/hr1 yrs exp

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I have worked with elders for more than 20 years. I have been taking care of my children which I also have twin daughters. I also have a special need son.
Mihaela can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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Michaela B.


Kirkland, WA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Michaela and I am a 27-year-old, fun loving, hardworking, compassionate, conscientious married woman from Washington State. I have experience caring for all ages, from newborns + for over 10 years! I also have experience caring for special needs children. I have previously been employed full time as Nanny, and I've...
Michaela can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Erin L.


Kirkland, WA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I am graduating in May from Northwest University with a bachelor's degree in Psychology. I have 15 years experience working with children in both home and school settings. I have been a respite caregiver with DSHS as well as 5 years in the Lake Washington School District as a special education paraeducator. As a paraeducator, I...
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Jesse M.


Kirkland, WA

$21-26/hr10 yrs exp

Sitter

Hi! This is my community! As a neurodivergent person diagnosed with ADD and other health things which allow me to see and be in the world differently than many, I come to support services for fellow folks with disabilities from a personal place. I have 20+ years of experience with direct services for support to many communities...

Mia V.


Kirkland, WA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

I'm a positive and energetic undergraduate student in Kirkland! I have a 6-year-old brother, who I babysat all the time before college and a special needs brother who I babysat as well. During by early teens, I worked in the nursery at church, and during high school, I babysat for three families. I'm confident, energetic, and...
Mia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping

Danielle F.


Kirkland, WA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Childcare Provider

Available for Childcare Nights and Weekends I work in an administrative role at an early child education center focused on refugee families, but I am looking for extra work to prepare for my master's degree. I have experience caring for kids of all ages and have worked with families from many different cultural backgrounds....
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Apinya K.


Kirkland, WA

$30-50/hr4 yrs exp

Dear, Family My name is Apinya , I was a school psychologist for 1. 6 years with children aged 5 - 15 years old, internship in kindergarten and special needs children clinical, a nanny & teacher for private families with children aged 3 and 5 years old, a nanny for a private family for 1 year with 2 children aged 1 and 5 years...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Carly S.


Seattle, WA

$32/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(5)

My name is Carly and I'm an experienced and enthusiastic caregiver. After college, I worked as a personal support worker for a child with special needs and later as an adoption social worker. I have learned to care for and connect with children of all ages and backgrounds. I have been a full time nanny for the last year and...
Carly can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Carly was our nanny for our two boys for about a year. She is sweet, loving, and energetic. Carly was dependable, flexible, and most importantly trustworthy. She became part of our family and we are so sad she moved! Any family family lucky enough to hire her is...

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Taylor R.


Bothell, WA

$25-35/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Maker!

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have 3 years of experience in caregiving, special needs, and childcare. I am currently a Program Education Specialist at a facility in the Seattle-Metro area. I am a responsible young adult with my own transportation. I can help with house-hold chores, errands, grocery shopping, meals and I am open to much more. I am CPR and...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Taylor to watch our son when our regular sitter was out of town. She was quick to respond and happy to talk before the night we needed her. She was punctual, kind, and more than we could have hoped! Our son loved hanging out with her, and we absolutely...

Tara F.

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Mikeshia M.


Bellevue, WA

$38-47/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Caregiver Seeking Client

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Loving and patient, licensed caregiver with 10 years + of experience seeks to help with your loved one. While I have cared for diverse backgrounds including but not limited to physically disabled/ special needs youth / and adults, most of my experience has been built around caring for seniors. Whether your loved needs assistance...
Mikeshia can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Mikeshia has been the lead caregiver of the cadre of hired caregivers for my brother (living with ALS) for more than an a year. During this time she has proven herself not only invaluable to my brother, but to the family. She is the one he trusts to get him into...

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Aimani A.


Bothell, WA

$30/hr4 yrs exp

Joyful And Engaging Early Childhood Teacher

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love children and feel a natural connection with them. With over three years of experience in various roles such as a nanny, lead teacher, and school volunteer, I have worked with children from birth to 7 years old. I hold an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education and I can create activities for children and help them...
Aimani can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"We had a great experience with Aimani today, and recommend her to anyone who is looking for a caring, experienced childcare expert! We have two young children (9 months old and 15 months old). Both felt comfortable around her, even our son, who was surprised to...

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Aliza D.


Redmond, WA

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

I am a student, a certified RBT with 3+ years of ABA experience and a medic (certified abroad). I can offer families and clients, caregiving/nannying/babysitting services with experience, care and lots of love. References available upon request.
5.0
"Aliza was beyond professional, her background in ABA put my mind at ease because she knew the exact strategies to use with my son who has autism. I also learned that Aliza has emergency medical training and years of experience as a rescue medic. This was another...

Claudia Q.

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Derika M.


Seattle, WA

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I adore kids of all ages and enjoy being in their company. They bring out the fun, silly, and compassionate side of me. I've been a babysitter on care. com for 4 years now & 7 years overall. Last summer I worked with kids with special needs and disabilities. I was in charge of activities, preparing meals for the kids and looking...
5.0
"Derika helped us out with date night babysitting. She arrived punctually and her initial interactions with our kids were great. The kids seemed comfortable with her, which isn't always easy with our timid kids. "

Barbara D.

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Chantel M.


Seattle, WA

$28-35/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am currently a nanny for one toddler and have been with him since he was 5 months old. (2. 5+ years). I moved to Seattle about 4 years ago from Houston where I worked as an Art Therapist and teacher at a school for children with special needs(ages 2-13) for 4. 5 years. I also nannied part time as well for a family with 3...
Chantel can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Chantel (goes by Remy) is a fantastic, loving, and dependable nanny who cared for our son from 5 months to 3 years old. They became a part of our family as they helped raise our growing son, guiding us through challenging milestones with patience and ease while...

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Aleea S.


Seattle, WA

$21/hr6 yrs exp

Preschool Teacher Looking For Summer Job

3.8

(4)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Aleea. Passionate in early childhood development. I've worked with all ages including special needs and ready to offer care. I have 6 years of professional childcare experience and this last year I was given the opportunity to be on an amazing team of teachers in Bellevue for gifted children and am currently a...
Aleea can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We loved Aleea! My toddlers had a great time with her."

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Holly G.


Seattle, WA

$20-35/hr1 yrs exp

Home school Mom With Patience And Some Flexibility!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a passionate former home school mom of a talented 20-year-old son. I have worked as a nanny, a driver for a local families with tweens and teens, a teacher of English, Ecology, and Global Awareness for a home school enrichment program in Seattle, and a caregiver for disabled and elderly folks. I have cooked in a school for...
5.0
"Holly has helped me with patient advocacy. She goes the extra mile to confirm the detail and make sure all tasks are done, and is always friendly and trustworthy."

Karen V.

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Allegra R.


Seattle, WA

$27-35/hr12 yrs exp

Artsy Nanny!!!

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have been nannying as long as I can remember. Ever since I was in middle school I was always looking after the neighbor kids etc. Then I began looking after families at my church. Since then I have had the pleasure of working with many families big and small from the PNW and Socal, my home turf, and have been blessed by the...
Allegra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Our twin girl toddlers always have so much fun with Allegra! She is a very loving caregiver with a lot of positive energy. She is also very creative with playtime activities which is refreshing. She is a delight!"

Martha S.

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Debbie D.


Bothell, WA

$25-33/hr10 yrs exp

"Toys R Us Kid" (but Mature & Caring) Exper. W/ADHD, Autism Spectrum, & More.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

*** CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE *** Being a big kid myself, I've had success in dealing with children and young adults with many different physical and psychological issues. Although I have not done special needs as a living, my background is well-sprinkled with good, hands-on experience. I was a CNA, the Business Mgr. of a large...
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Patricia T.


Seattle, WA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Bubbly Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have extensive competencies working with children of all ages and backgrounds; both from previous jobs as a nanny, and from my current place of work at Seattle Children's Hospital for the Psychiatric Behavioral Medicine Unit (PBMU). I was one of two Guideline of Care specialists for the ASD program from 2022 to 2023 before the...
Patricia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I can't say enough good things about Patricia. She took care of my two boys ( 5 and 6 years old) over the summer. We found her on care.com and boy, did we get lucky. My younger son can be challenging and she handled him with such grace. She had days planned out...

Alma B.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Kirkland, WA

Carly S.

5.0

Carly watched our baby boy from when he was 4 months to 1 year old. We absolutely adored her and so did our baby. She kept our baby safe, interacted with him, was willing to take him places, made sure he got outside time, etc. We miss her dearly and would recommend her without a doubt!! She’s the...

- Care member

Taylor R.

5.0

Taylor does a great job! We have hired her a few times already and trust her with our little kids. She keeps us updated and will make sure that your kids are well taken care of.

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Mikeshia M.

5.0

Mikeshia has been working for us for over a year. She takes care of my partner who has advanced ALS. She is amazing. She is beyond capable, able to do transfers, operate the Hoyer lift, position him to reduce his pain. She makes his lunch, always discussing with him what he would like. She’s always...

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Aimani A.

5.0

She was wonderful! Bright and smiling, she played games and sang songs with my toddler, and if the toddler wanted something and she wasn't sure if it was allowed, she came and asked me ♥️

- Salome B.

Aliza D.

5.0

Aliza was beyond professional, her background in ABA put my mind at ease because she knew the exact strategies to use with my son who has autism. I also learned that Aliza has emergency medical training and years of experience as a rescue medic. This was another big plus! Don't hesitate on giving...

- Claudia Q.

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