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Carrie I.


Longview, WA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

What Can I Help You With?

46-year-old Mom of 3. 28, 25, and 19 years old. 19-year-old has Autism and Asthma. (now high functioning) 28-year-old had adhd. New to Washington 4 years ago. Looking for a new purpose and helping families in need.
Hello! My name is Jacks. I have a passion for working with people! I don't have a lot of professional experience working with people who have special needs, however I do have quite a bit of life experience. This life experience includes caring for people with a variety of mental health issues, sensory processing disorders, and...
Hi! I'm Julia I have 5 years of caregiving with development and disability working with Schizophrenia, autism, non verbal clients and love making a change in someone's life !

Jasmine C.


Longview, WA

$17-19/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced And Responsible

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a long term nanny for a family for 3 years previously for 2 boys. I loved the experience and am looking to become a nanny again. I have the most experience with kids ages 1 1/2-12 years old. I have had experience working with special needs kids as well. I love doing crafts and fun activities with the kids, including...
Jasmine can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more

Ashley R.


Longview, WA

$17/hr1 yrs exp

Fun Crafty Sitter

My names Ashley I am a mother of two and look for work that would allow me to bring my infant son with me. I also have a 6-year-old daughter that attends school I am available during school hours and could be available after school as long as my children were welcome to come along. I have a car that seats 3 in the backseat I am...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I have experience with children of special needs, example: autism, non verbal, cerebral palsy. I have worked in a preschool before becoming a stay at home wife and love to work with children! I am very positive and mother like nurturing. :)
Mckenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Carrie I.


Longview, WA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Here To Help!!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 46 years old. Been married 21 years together for 25 years. Have 3 children. 2 boys 1 girl. C 28, V 25 and J 19. I am the youngest of 11. J has Autism and Asthma. I have special needs experience. Including the patience. We have 1 dog, 1 Mustang, 1 Hal flinger, 1 Belgian draft horse and I drive a 4 door Jeep. I am here to...
Carrie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Erika B.


Castle Rock, WA

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Lover Of Jesus, People, And God's World

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have around 4 years of experience. I spent a total of 9 1/2 months helping my sister postpartum, which included managing the house & keeping it running, cooking, cleaning, playing and taking care of the children, as well as babysitting occasionally and weekly for various families. This included mealtimes, helping them get...
Erika can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Very good with my kids and remembered the things even I forget. Would hire again!"

Care member

Having lived and cared for my grandmother myself who was blind and partially deaf and caring for my special needs sister most of my childhood, I can assure you that I am ready for anything! I have a calm and friendly attitude I am patient and have outstanding listening skills! I would love to help the elderly in an way I can!
Elizabeth can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia, visiting nurse

Elizabeth G.


Castle Rock, WA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Ready For Anything :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years experience with special needs children as my younger sister was special needs and required %100 supervision. I have helped raise her since a very young age and doing so has given me a lot of learning experience. Once moved out of my home I volunteered for several months at an Elementary school. I attended...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Teresa C.


Rainier, OR

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Care Giver

I have 5 years of Senior care experience. I can help with Home Care and Meal Preparation and I like animals and I can work Flexible hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. or 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. I do have experience with special needs. And I'm available now. And I have experience in dementia and I would like to work in the night.
Teresa can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Teresa helped take care of our mom for around a year. She was very knowledgeable and professional. She worked with hospice towards the end. My mom got along with Teresa. Teresa understood that working with dementia patients can be very difficult. She helped our...

Jestin J.

Kayana F.


Rainier, OR

$23/hr7 yrs exp

Play And Loving Limits

I'm Kayana, and I have been working with kids ever since I can remember. I have five younger siblings- the oldest is 23, and the youngest is seven, so I have lots of experience with kids of all ages. I started as a camp counselor when I was 15, & have since moved up to a leadership position there. I was a gymnastics coach for...
Kayana can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kayana was so wonderful with my 3 year old. She's engaging and fun. She was a camp counselor for a number of years and my daughter loved learning some camp songs! She's also been a youth gymnastics coach for a number of years, and my daughter was so excited to show...

Lindsey G.

Angela W.


Kelso, WA

$17-22/hr1 yrs exp

Experience with watching special need kids.. specialty in autism and mental illness.. not available Saturdays as I go to church.
Angela can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

Laura B.


Clatskanie, OR

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Love Kids, Love Pets!

I have 5 years of professional experience, but babysat since I was 12. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am an avid believer in Montessori and respectful childcare. I have experience with kids with special needs, and am confident in my ability to handle different medical needs in children. I love...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

My name is Laura. I am 21 years old, and have a lot of experience working with children. I have worked in daycares, preschool, private nannying, and early head start. I have been doing childcare in a professional setting for 5 years, and I am looking forward to getting a degree in ECE, beginning in fall of 2025. I have worked...
Hi! I'm Olivia, and I'm 20. While I don't have direct experience in this role, I've worked as a nanny and learned a lot about patience and adaptability. I really enjoy helping others and making their lives a bit easier.
I have a lifetime of experience with all the ins of outs of cerebral palsy due to a siblings diagnosis. Vast experience with AAC, G Tubes etc.

Aleesha S.


Kalama, WA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nanny

I am a Certified Professional Nanny and Infant Care Specialist looking for a long-term position with the right family. As a Northwest Nannies Institute graduate, I strive to maintain a safe and encouraging environment as I help young humans build their autonomy and learn about the world around them. I have experience with...
Aleesha can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Longview, WA

Erika B.

5.0

My husband and I interviewed Erika as a potential nanny for our daughter. We were highly impressed with her gentle and friendly demeanor, and her excellent written and verbal communication both prior to and during the interview. When we contacted her references, her prior employers had phenomenal...

- Lindsay M.

Teresa C.

5.0

Teresa helped take care of our mom for around a year. She was very knowledgeable and professional. She worked with hospice towards the end. My mom got along with Teresa. Teresa understood that working with dementia patients can be very difficult. She helped our family tremendously and I highly...

- Jestin J.

Kayana F.

5.0

Kayana was so wonderful with my 3 year old. She's engaging and fun. She was a camp counselor for a number of years and my daughter loved learning some camp songs! She's also been a youth gymnastics coach for a number of years, and my daughter was so excited to show me her forward roll after working...

- Lindsey G.

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