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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lakewood, WA

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Lakewood, WA

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Shae B.


Lakewood, WA

$32/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Shae. 25 years old. I am from Philadelphia, PA. I'm an experienced caregiver with 7+ years experience. I've cared for all ages. There aren't any care challenges that I can't handle. I have experience with special needs children and adults as well. I cook, clean, shop, and help with homework. I'm also comfortable with...
Shae can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She helped me a lot with my autistic son. "

Melanie B.

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Gabrielle M.


Lakewood, WA

$25-30/hr3 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....
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Ashlie K.


Lakewood, WA

$30-45/hr10 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/hr1 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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Jennifer C.


Lakewood, WA

$19-30/hr2 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...

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Gabrielle M.


Lakewood, WA

$20-42/hr4 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I work in Education during the week, but I am also a college student. I work in Behavioral Health/Special Education and am comfortable working with kiddos who have special needs or require extra support.
Gabrielle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Dihanna U.


Lakewood, WA

$25-32/hr9 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: Meal prep, home modification, light cleaning, respite care, hospice services, dementia & more

Lisa P.


Lakewood, WA

$17-25/hr10 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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Zenyth S.


Spanaway, WA

$24-40/hr9 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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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...

Faith A.

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Alyssa C.


Tacoma, WA

$40/hr10 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, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Very professional, kids really enjoyed her company!"

Morgan M.

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James R.


Tacoma, WA

$25/hr8 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 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...

Nandita K.

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Hanalee M.


Spanaway, WA

$25-30/hr10 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, hospice services, dementia
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"From the first phone call I had with Hana, I knew she would be a perfect fit to take care of my 100 year old grandma during her final month of life. She was kind and caring and gentle with grandma. She went above and beyond to make sure my grandma always got...

Debbie K.

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Hannah H.


Puyallup, WA

$17-50/hr8 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/hr10 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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Kathryn H.


Tacoma, WA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Autism Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. My name is Kathryn and I have been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis for 10+ years working with children, teens, and adults with autism and other developmental delays. I am currently working as a high school special education teacher. I am available on a part time (evenings and weekend) basis as well as...
5.0
"I can't say enough positive things about Kathryn. She has always been punctual and reliable and my son lights up whenever she is around. Her experience with kiddos with special needs has made her an absolute asset for my family and my autistic son. Kathryn's...

Alexandra M.

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Kissswanna C.


Spanaway, WA

$22-26/hr2 yrs exp

Patience And Consistency Is Key!

Hi I have experience with dealing with special needs children, as I have a cousin who is autistic and a family friend I used to care for who is autistic and non verbal. I understand consistency, patience, and a routine are key when dealing with kids or adults with special needs. I also took 3 years of ASL in high school and...
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Andrea M.


Puyallup, WA

$17-25/hr4 yrs exp

Patient And Craft Extraordinaire

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a college graduate with a major in Speech Pathology. I have held many positions, including a teacher's assistant within a severe/profound special education classroom. I also have my Speech Pathology Assistant license, and have previous experience in teletherapy. I am compassionate and am willing to learn even more with...
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Chelsea J.


Dupont, WA

$17-30/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter/Nanny Available Part Time, Full Time, Anytime!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I love kids! My experience includes caring for an adventurous 2-year-old, a pair of 5-year-olds, 8-year-old twins, and students with special needs and behavioral disorder ages 11-18. I can help with chores, meal time, homework, driving to extracurricular activities, bath time, and bed time. I am extremely organized and...
Chelsea can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Chelsea was stellar! Very fun-loving and down to earth. She was punctual and professional. She exceeded our expectations! We know our daughter was well taken care of and engaged all day. Would definitely recommend her again and again!"

Ryan D.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lakewood, WA

Shae B.

5.0

Shae (Nashae) seemed to fit into our family dynamic from the first time we spoke to her. We put our potential nannies through a 4-step interview process (phone interview, face-to-face interview, check clearances and call references, and a training day (2-3 hours). Again, she met our expectations...

- Mary Cait M.

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

Very professional, kids really enjoyed her company!

- Morgan M.

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 Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Lakewood, WA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.