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

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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Kristen B.


Tacoma, WA

$50/hr20 yrs exp

Kris B, MA CCC-SLP

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I'd describe my personality as empathetic, helpful, and fun. I like caring for people with special needs because I enjoy aiding in building access to communication. I'm looking for a job that allows me to serve prior to the return the school year. I started caring for people with special needs when I began volunteering...
I babysitting my grand kids when they need I have grandkids she's Autism And most I take care her until she's 5 yrs she go school now I work group home they have lots of teenage and adults it's difference kind of mental health I worked there for two years or three years
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Amber T.


Tacoma, WA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Flexible Sitter Available For Hire!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Mom of 2 school aged boys with flexible schedule available for childcare needs. Over 20 years of experience with children Birth-18. Special needs experience and extensive experience with Autism/ADHD/OCD.
Amber can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Isabelle J.


Tacoma, WA

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

I have 3 years experience caring for those with special needs and I have always been passionate about my work, helping others. Reach out to me for more information!
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Lauren B.


Tacoma, WA

$21-30/hr1 yrs exp

Hi my name is ren. I'm currently 20 and have been working with children on and off since I was 16. My first teaching experience was volunteering with a special needs pre-k program with my high school for over 6 months. Later I completed part of my early childhood education degree and became a floater working with infants- school...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
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Grace K.


Tacoma, WA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

I have been the only babysitter in my neighborhood growing up. I have taught on the Navajo Reservation in a special needs classroom for six years. I have worked at summer camps throughout college and high school. I worked at a summer camp with the Salvation Army and Spinia Bifida Camp in Western Pennsylvania.
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Chelsea M.


Tacoma, WA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Flexible Nanny/Sitter

Thank you for checking out my profile! My name is Chelsea, I am 35 years old and I have more than 15 years of experience raising and caring for children of all ages. Previously I worked as a full time nanny for an amazing family with 2 kids ages 1&3. As a teenager I worked as a nanny and as an assistant pre school teacher. I...
Chelsea can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
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Caitlin V.


Tacoma, WA

$13-20/hr

Babysitter/Part Time Caregiver Available

I love working with special needs children, teens, and adults, and am going to college to become a Special Needs Teacher. I was a teachers assistant for our special needs program at my high school this past year and have worked with special needs teens every day. I also have an autistic cousin whom I babysit often.
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Anabel S.


Tacoma, WA

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as kind, caring, loving, and being a fun person. I've worked as a CNA since 2013. In my spare time, I like to spend time with my husband and 2 kids. We all like to go for long walks and explore new parks in the state. One thing you should know about me is I'm a caring and patient person. I love...
Anabel can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

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Megan P.


Tacoma, WA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nurturing Educator, Mother To Be

I've been a special education teacher in Puyallup since 2012. Before that, I worked in a childcare facility and babysat children from 6 months old - 5 years old while attending college. I love all children but have special expertise with children with special needs like deafness, ADHD, Asperger, and other disabilities.
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I have a 6-year-old brother who has special needs, basically since he was born. I have help my mom, in taking care of him. I took a child development class that worked with special needs in a high school. I have taken exceptional child classes and I currently am.
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Ingrid W.


Tacoma, WA

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

Cheerful And Passionate

I have experienced cared for Geriatric Patients with special needs from toileting, medications, feeding, transferring them from bed to chair or go outside for some activities and visiting doctors appointment.
Ingrid can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia
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Ruby B.


Puyallup, WA

$17-19/hr3 yrs exp

I am 20 years old and currently in my Junior year at Central Washington University. I am looking for a babysitting/nannying job nearby this area. I have a flexible and fairly open schedule, and experience with kids 0-13. I have worked at a nursery, a summer camp, and have been a babysitter for many years. I have also volunteered...
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Matty P.


Tacoma, WA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse With Child Care Experience Seeks Summer Jobs

I have been a registered nurse for 10 years and recently graduated from Nurse Practitioner school. My husband and I live in Hawaii but are spending the summer in the Tacoma area while I await credentialing at my new job in Hawaii. As a nurse, I worked in the ICU with adults for 6. 5 years and also worked in other fields...
Matty can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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April M.


Dupont, WA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I'm a medical assistant that is going to college for further education in Nursing. I'd describe my personality as nurturing, positive, and supportive. I like working with kids because they bring out the kid in me! They remind me to be in the moment, enjoy nature, get fresh air, and laugh a lot! I love encouraging them,...
April can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Wendy C.


Puyallup, WA

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

Hi I have experience with type 1 diabetes, asthma, preemie, cerebral palsy, down syndrome autism, and fetal alcohol syndrome. As the mother of a child who is has 1 diabetic and has asthma I under the worry that comes along with leaving your children with someone especially as child with medical are developmental needs.
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Kimberly A.


Steilacoom, WA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

With more than 20 years experience in various intensive childcare positions including kids with special needs, I posses expertise in nurturing, guiding, teaching, disciplining and providing loving care to children of all ages. I excel at remaining calm and composed in challenging situations while demonstrating superb active...
Kimberly can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Alexis G.


Spanaway, WA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

I'm A Fun Sitter! I Love Children!

I have extensive experience caring for special needs children. My 19-year-old brother is non-verbal and has autism, among other challenges. I've been babysitting since I was 13 years old and have a deep love for children. I hold an associate's degree in elementary education and have spent the last 4 years working at a daycare,...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
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Heran B.


Tacoma, WA

$22-25/hr1 yrs exp

My name is Hera. I'm a pre-nursing major at Pacific Lutheran University. My certifications and experience- Certified Nursing Assistant BLS Certified CPR Certified Experience working with special needs children I love kids and animals, and I'm willing to help out around the house!
Heran can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Ashana A.


Spanaway, WA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Science Art Sport

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Ashana. I have a BS in Marine Biology and a minor in Environmental Science. Babysitting/Child Care: I've been babysitting since I was in high school as well as working at a pre school and various education lessons for k-12 students and the public. I also have experience caring for folks with special needs....
Ashana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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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.