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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lakewood, WA

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Lakewood, WA

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Grace B.


Lakewood, WA

$23/hr • 7 yrs exp

4.6

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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I worked as a lead teacher for ages 2-6 since September 2021. I taught them American sign language, letters, numbers, feelings, gardening skills, writing skills, social skills and much more. I love watching kids learn and grow. I worked with children ages 2-5 three times a week for 6 years at my local church. I am currently...
Grace can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Grace was very punctual and did exactly what I asked. Super kind and really went the extra mile in taking care of my kids, picking them up for daycare and making sure they went to bed alright. Would definitely hire again, thanks Grace!"

Brittany And Ian F.

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Ashlie K.


Lakewood, WA

$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

Dedicated Support

My name is Ashlie, I've been a caregiver for the last 15+ years.
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Adela V.


Lakewood, WA

$17-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Adela! My favorite thing to do is to help others. I enjoy making people smile. I'm very caring, reliable & respectful. I've been a nursing assistant for a little over a year now & I absolutely love it. I've been babysitting since I was 14 years old, Ive watched infants - teens & elderly. Please reach out, hope to...
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Dihanna U.


Lakewood, WA

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And A Well Known Loving Mother.

Hi everyone!! My name is Dihanna, I also go by Dee. I'm available for occasional babysitting! I'm a Certified Nurse Assistant with some free time on my hand after 5:30 p.m. every week day and full availability every weekend. Don't hesitate to message me if you need babysitting done! I'm BLS, CPR, First Aid, food handler...
Dihanna can also help with: Swimming supervision
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Dihanna U.


Lakewood, WA

$25-32/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hello, I'm Dihanna! Growing up, I had a very special relationship with my own babysitter who I looked up to. I try to carry her loving, thoughtful influence into my work as a nanny. My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs. I find such joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life and...
Dihanna can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, respite care, light cleaning, dementia, home modification & more
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Ofa M.


Lakewood, WA

$25-50/hr • 2 yrs exp

I'm 22 Years Of Age And I'm Looking For A job

When I first started as a caregiver in Reno NV . It was my first time experience as a caregiver . We worked with different kind of clients and teenagers with special needs. I've been working with this company for 1year and months. It was a great experience and | loved working with them but I had to move to a different state. My...
Ofa can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care
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Gabrielle M.


Lakewood, WA

$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Behavior Technician

Hi, my name is Elle. :) I work as a Behavior Technician in an educational setting. I have worked at a day facility for adults with special needs as well. I am pretty comfortable and familiar with the needs of these types of jobs. If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'm never sure what to put in bios....

Lisa P.


Lakewood, WA

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with special needs adults for 26 years. Currently, I work with a young woman with special needs, part-time. I loved working with my clients and helping them. It is fulfilling and very rewarding to see them learn and grow to their fullest potential.
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Jennifer C.


Lakewood, WA

$19-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Professional And Patient Caregiver

Hello, my name is Jennifer. I am a professional and patient caregiver. My most recent experience was caring for one disabled person for the past two years. I assisted with her morning and evening routine which included feeding, bathing, administering medication, household chores, feeding, and hygiene. I have experience with...
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Gabrielle M.


Lakewood, WA

$20-42/hr • 4 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I work in Behavioral Health and have experience working in Special Education. I am comfortable working with kiddos who have special needs or require extra support.
Gabrielle can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Chloe T.


Lakewood, WA

$17-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

I'm 21 years old CPR certified I enjoy teaching and helping children I have experience with special needs children I can cook, clean, and run errands
Chloe can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

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Zenyth S.


Spanaway, WA

$24-40/hr • 9 yrs exp

Caring And Nurturing Nanny And Babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I graduated from Agnes Scott in 2014 and my Masters at Georgia State in 2016. I have nannied with the several families from newborns to aged 12, including children with special needs. I have gained extensive experience with children with ADD/ADHD and autism spectrum disorders, through various jobs and volunteer opportunities at...
Zenyth can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"I've use Zenyth so far on two occasions and I have enjoyed her services. She is very dependable, available last minute and punctual. I will continue to use Zenyth!"

Lellany P.

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Alyssa C.


Tacoma, WA

$40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Household Manager/Mother's Assistant

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Years of Experience: 10+ Type of Experience: Nanny Daycare Sunday School Summer Camp. Skills: - Provides for a variety of unique needs that may apply like extreme behavior personality types or basic special needs. Qualities: - Nurture, attentiveness, & multi-tasking - Anticipating needs by listening to the events...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Alyssa was amazing! I hired her to provide short term daytime care for my three children (12, 7, and 3) while we looked for a full time nanny. She managed virtual school work for my older two children, primarily my special needs 1st grader, while providing...

Alexandra H.

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James R.


Tacoma, WA

$25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Happiness Architect: Building Joyful Moments!

Hello! I'm James, dedicated nanny with extensive experience, including special-needs children and twins. Raised in a home daycare, my mother, a devoted teacher, instilled in me a deep love for childcare. This upbringing taught me invaluable skills in nurturing and engaging children. I pursued child development at a community...
James can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"James is a diamond. Our family has been blessed to have James help with our kids for about a year. We have 3 kids. Our twins were 4 and our oldest 6 when James joined our family. All of our kids are extremely energetic and have some emotional regulation issues....

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Hannah H.


Puyallup, WA

$17-50/hr • 8 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there I am looking to find a position in which I can work with someone by providing genuine care and nurturing assistance with day to day living. I love meeting new people, going for walks, and listening to others life stories. :)
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Hanalee M.


Spanaway, WA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Exceptional Caregiver

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Many years accumulated working as a Caregiver, CNA, DCS (Direct Care Staff), Residential Coordinator (Manager/Supervisor), LST (Life Skills Trainer), and Team Leader. Worked with Geriatrics, Hospice Care, Special Needs, Alzheimer/Dementia Care, Diabetes Care, Head Injuries, Ostomy/Wound Care, Skilled Nursing Facility, Assisted...
Hanalee can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Hanalee was a God send for our family as she cared for our 94-year-old mother at the end of her life. She is very experienced and extremely kind. She forged a bond with Mom and all of us with her cheerfulness, dedication and skills. She performed all aspects of...

Jayne M.

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Jocilyn B.


Puyallup, WA

$17-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi there ! I am an experienced nanny working with kids of all ages and "special" needs. A mom of two whom strives to create an atmosphere that is safe , happy & nurturing in all ways. I'm patient , calm but energetic , adventurous, & creative ! Additional CPR certified + FIRST AID trained to provide the best care for your...
Jocilyn can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jocilyn is AMAZING! Our daughter immediately warmed up to her and her littles. She had incredible communication with us and was sympathetic to us being nervous parents since we literally just moved across the country and know nobody! Will 100% book her again and...

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Hanalee M.


Spanaway, WA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver With Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Many years accumulated working in the Medical Field w/Seniors and with Developed Mentally Disabilities. I have worked in Private Duty and worked for companies where I have Managerial Experience working in a 115bed community, managing its 24hr care staff/residents. Words cannot express how much experience I have working with all...
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Julienne J.


Tacoma, WA

$20-50/hr • 9 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Willing To Watch Kids/pets When I'm Not At Work.

I have volunteered at an after-school tutoring program, as well as babysit a special needs boy before and after school. My mom had an in-home daycare growing up so I have experience being in a daycare as well as providing care to many children. My goal is to be able to financially support myself, while taking real estate...
Julienne can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Julienne is hard working, diligent, compassionate and empathetic. She takes her responsibilities very seriously and is committed to getting her responsibilities done with excellence. She is trustworthy, energetic and a joy to be around. She is a really great...

Ron J.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lakewood, WA

Grace B.

5.0

Very reliable. We were looking for care on short notice and thankfully we were able to have them watched right away. Very understandable of our little toddlers even at times when they were difficult. We feel confident having or kids watched and highly recommend.

- Care member

Zenyth S.

5.0

You have such admirable qualities as a babysitter and I am really glad I chose you Thank you so much for helping us ease the load on our shoulders. Not only have you helped us,YOU are such an incredible babysitter, I feel at ease with my decision and my kids were both really happy that you...

- Faith A.

Alyssa C.

5.0

Alyssa is amazing! Safety is #1 for me and I have always known she is so responsible and takes great care with our girls.

- Care member

James R.

5.0

James is reliable and super attentive to children of various ages. Even in settings where is he caring for multiple children at once, he makes sure each individual child receives special attention and care to be seen, and heard. I am so grateful to have him as a friend I can depend on for my child...

- Nandita K.

Hanalee M.

5.0

Hana is a wonderful care provider. She is very punctual, responsible, communicative, and flexible when things don't always go according to plan. I had some surgery and she was very patient with everything, even though I had to reschedule and the medication we had to pick up wasn't ready right away....

- JP E.

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Ratings for Lakewood, WA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Lakewood, WA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.