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Rebecca M.


Vancouver, WA

$18-26/hr

Compassionate Caregiver

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When my father in law became bedridden last year, I jumped in to help with his care. I repositioned him, fed him, helped change him, held his hand, talked to him, and always got a smile out of him. My mother in law said I had missed my calling as a caregiver. Not really, as my day job is working with children with special needs....
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, respite care, hospice services
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I am Rebecca's sister-in-law and can verify that she treated my father kindly and gently when he was bedridden and needed help with feeding, hair washing, and companionship. She has also cared for our kids and I trust her completely for childcare as well. "

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Autumn H.


Vancouver, WA

$16-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time Sitter For Kids, Pets, House, And Anything Else You Could Think Of

I've watched kids since I was 10. I have special needs experience. I have reliable transportation. Love animals.
Autumn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Joyce C.


Vancouver, WA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Experienced Caregiver

18 years working at United Cerebral Palsy in Portland, OR as both an 0n-call overnight & 3 day Live-in Personal Assistant. 5 years working as a CNA in a 12 bed progressive facility for folks w/ HIV, AIDS. And as a temp. in Long Term Care facilities all over PDX. Currently I am an I. P. w/ State of WA & I do home care work w/...
I've babysat children with special needs and worked with them in a class room setting. I've volunteered at a special needs riding facility in the past also.
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Abigail G.


Vancouver, WA

$24-38/hr6 yrs exp

BabySitter

Hello there! My name is Abigail. I have extensive experience in childcare, including six years as a nanny/babysitter, and three years as a lead paraeducator for nonverbal special needs children in the Vancouver School District. I hold relevant certifications in this field and am currently furthering my education to become a...
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Kirsten D.


Vancouver, WA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Caregiver And Challenger

I have been babysitting children, since I was 12. I have taken CPR courses and am aware of how to perform. I have professional experience with special needs children and have served as in a live-in babysitter for a few months. I enjoy being around children and finding ways to keep them engaged.
Kirsten can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
I love working with kids. I am home for college for the summer and a bit after. I have taken care of some sweet kids in the past, mainly younger kids. They bring so much joy to life and I love being around them. I have also worked with special needs kids in the past at a school classroom which was great experience. I am a great...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Anita B.


Vancouver, WA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

Retired Special Education assistant, Alzheimer's care, 36yrs hospice respite volunteer,. I have over 30 years experience working with persons of all ages and a wide range of disabilities.
Anita can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, meal prep, personal care, dementia, errands & more
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Christina C.


Brush Prairie, WA

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny !!

I have over 7 years of experience with childcare of all ages. I also have experience with infants, twins, and children with special needs. I am looking for a family that I can serve well and have fun with!
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Kamie G.


Vancouver, WA

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

I have eight years of full-time experience. I have worked at two day care facilities in the last two and a half years. I also worked at an elderly home. Helping people comes naturally to me. I have lots of second cousins that I have helped care for and raise, since their births. Children are our future and though I consider...
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Erika K.


Vancouver, WA

$25-30/hr1 yrs exp

Hi my name is Erika. I have been working as a CNA for 3 years and currently work at the hospital. I received my bachelors degree in 2020 and am now looking to get my bachelors of science in nursing, while in the meantime working in child care. I am trained in first aid, BLS, and have experience taking care of special needs. I am...
Erika can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

CPR

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Jessica and I am 26 years old. I have a couple years of experience in multiple children care and most under the age of 5 years of age. I also have a little experience with special needs. My experience was with Grace Family Fellowship in Vernonia, Oregon. I started as nursery help when I was just 12 years old....
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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Gabby S.


Vancouver, WA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Part Experienced Caregiver

I have taken care of children all my life. I started helping in the church nursery at a very young age. By 11, I was a certified Red Cross babysitter. My mother was a nurse and my hero, so it is no wonder that by the age of 18, I took my passion for caring for kids to the next level and I became a caregiver for special needs...
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Laura A.


Vancouver, WA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Experienced

Licensed Home Care Aide with 10+ years of experience with clients with disabilities and special needs
Hi my name is Allyssa. I am 18 years old and I have an older brother with special needs that I care for regularly. I have experience with kids ages 3-12. I am very creative and kind. I am a full time college student but my hours can be flexible, just as long as it doesn't interfere with my classes. Feel free to message me about...
Allyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
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Jess B.


Vancouver, WA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm a Mom who has 30 years of experience taking care of children. First as a Nanny then as a preschool teacher. I'm currently looking to take care of babies, toddlers or preschoolers part time. I am available for weekends only. I love spending time with children and come prepared with a nanny bag! I can bring books, games...
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Whitney K.


Kelso, WA

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

Kind, Caring

I'm incredibly patient and kind and truly enjoy helping others. For several years I spent 5 nights per week attending to the needs of my elderly neighbor with Alzheimer's. I stayed at her house each evening to ensure her safety and that she didn't leave. In the morning I would assist with bathing, dressing, medication and...
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Alexis N.


Kalama, WA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Alexis, I'm 22 years old and I have 5 years of experience working with children, I have also taken an early childhood education course, certified in CPR and blood Bourne pathogens! My experience ranges from different ages to different needs, I started off caring for a high school teachers 3-year-old who was...
Alexis can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Sienna R.


Vancouver, WA

$17-20/hr6 yrs exp

Imagination And Smiles!

Hi there everyone! Thank you for visiting my page :-) For most of my history working with children, I've had experience with disabilities that include children that struggle with ADD, autism spectrum types, sensory disorders, and developmental delays. For me I find joy and a sense of purpose when working with children who are...
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Bonne A.


Vancouver, WA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Job Needed For School Bus Driver

Hello, I'm a mother of 3 grown boys all great men. No grand kids yet but I have my fingers crossed. I was a special needs bus driver for 11 years. I love kids, animals and would be a great nanny/ helper. I'm also a behavioral technician.
Bonne can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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