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Michael D.


Medical Lake, WA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Giver

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I have know since I was young that I wanted to be of service to others. I have worked in direct care with people with special needs for the past 12 years and have continued to develop and expand my skills and experiences. I have been a CNA for the past 2 years. I enjoy helping people to live their best life.
My name Is Mariah I am 19 . I am one of nine kids. I graduated Northside High School in 2019 . I've had three years of Childhood Education in high school .( There was an at school preschool at my school ). I enjoy being around kids of all sorts of ages. I'm willing to work with you on hourly pay. Hope to hear from you soon.
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Zaneika W.


Airway Heights, WA

$12-35/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter/ Caregiver Available !

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Recently stationed at Fairchild & would be available part time! I think it's important to provide children with a fun, fulfilling and enriched environment. As the oldest of 5 children, I've spent most of my life babysitting and around children of all ages and I love it! Primarily with infants to children up to ages 13. I'm...
Zaneika can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Hailey R.


Spokane, WA

$18-25/hr2 yrs exp

Teacher And Caregiver

Hello! Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. A little bit about me I have my Bachelor's in Social Work and my MA in Teaching. I have a wide variety of work and volunteer experience including Intake Counselor at a Crisis Nursery. I worked with children ages 0-12 with a wide array of needs, abilities, and...
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Hailey R.


Spokane, WA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Future Teacher Who Loves To Babysit!

* Just moved from STL to Spokane** I have babysitting for over 10 years and have made so many great relationships with children & families. I started while attending UMSL as I was getting my Bachelors in Social Work. I then decided to continue sitting on weekends after I graduated because I loved it so much! I first worked as an...
Hailey can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Bedo M.


Spokane, WA

$17-22/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Competent and caring babysitter/nanny with 8 years experience caring for toddler- elementary aged children. Last employment was with Little Hive as an Assistant teacher to 3-5-year-olds. I also have served in my church's childcare ministry, and additionally utilized as a special needs buddy for a family as needed. I love kids...
Bedo can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Bedo is kind, encouraging, neat, trustworthy and a good example for young children. Bedo has babysat our 2 boys (4yr and 2.5yr old) several times. I would definitely recommend Bedo to others."

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Stephanie B.


Spokane, WA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Career Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've worked with kids my whole life! Junior mentor. Swim coach. Rehabilitation tech (special needs). Lead nursery teacher. Special needs camp staff. Daycare manager and I just finished several years as a nanny for a wonderful family! I have training in Pediatric CPR, First Aid, and SIDS, early childhood development education, a...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Stephanie has been fantastic to work with. She has been one of the most reliable caregivers we have worked with which is difficult to come by. She is kind, gentle and has a sweet nature, perfect for littles. We have been able to see her interacting with our babies...

Morgan S.

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Rose R.


Spokane, WA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time, Private Nanny

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

- I have been a full-time nanny for over a decade - I have a BS in Psychology. Certified Newborn Specialist, experienced with sleep issues, infant trauma or anxiety, autism and other special needs - I've taught Head Start Preschool and have up-to-date CPR and First Aid training - I've raised 5 children of my own who have all...
Rose can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Rose is nothing short of absolutely AMAZING!! She’s extremely responsive so you never have to wait or worry. She has a very calming nature that our family fell in love with. Every time I come home from work, her and my son are laughing so hard, they’re practically...

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Merissa P.


Spokane, WA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm a former dental assistant, beautician, and current life insurance agent. I grew up watching multiple children for family and friends, Peer coached special needs children, took CPR courses at the hospital through a babysitting class as well as my dental career, and was a RESPECT leader for troubled teens in abusive...
Merissa can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Marissa was so good to the kids! The kids ask about her every day and hope to have her back soon. :-)"

Zac P.

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Angel K.


Spokane, WA

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with kids for the past 10 years, and there's nothing I love doing more. Most recently I graduated with my bachelors in early education. I've worked at daycares/schools for the past years, with kids all ages, as well as kids with special needs. I look forward to meeting you and your precious family!
Angel can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Husband and I hired her to watch our 2 and 4 year old she did everything we asked of her, she was very punctual and respectful and we would no doubt hire her again.We highly recommend her!"

Britt P.

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Katrina A.


Spokane, WA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Lots Of Experience!!!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 5 children with autism and 4 of them have co-morbidity with ADHD as well. My oldest child with autism is 25 so I have a lot of experience with those with special needs. I have nannied for children with Autism, Oppositional Defiance Disorder and ADHD, all at once. I am CPR and heimlich trained. I would love to help you...
Katrina can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Katrina is wonderful and does great with children who have special needs. Katrina is punctual, patient and communicates effectively. Our children love her! "

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Alli F.


Spokane, WA

$5-10/hr3 yrs exp

Energetic, Experienced Child Care Provider Looking To Help Out Your Family.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My little brother is now nearly 4 years old. He is my world, and I have been taking care of him since birth. I am also very close with a family who has three kids, so I am used to watching kids of all ages. I have worked with special needs children throughout high school and enjoyed the experience very much. I am very passionate...
Alli can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Alli is my step-daughter, and has been caring for her brother since he was born nearly 4 years ago. Alli is amazing with him - very patient, and has extremely good instincts with respect to correcting him when necessary, which is vitally important to me! She has...

Nicole F.

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Christiane R.


Spokane, WA

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Dedicated, Career Nanny & Newborn Care Specialist

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I am a dedicated career Nanny with over 28 years of experience with all ages, multiples, medically fragile children, and special needs. I am a PP Doula and Newborn Care Specialist who has assisted numerous families with their newborns, including twins. I can easily adapt to changes and am gracious by nature. My demeanor is calm...
Christiane can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Christiane is absolutely wonderful! Not only did she connect with my son right away she has helped me, a first time mom, to understand my toddler's abilities better. She always has a fun, age appropriate learning craft to do with him. I come home to a happy boy,...

Jaclyn N.

I have worked with kids with developmental disabilities for the past four years and I'm working towards being a teacher for children with special needs. I spend most of my time either at school helping out in DLC classrooms or helping with the Unified Sports teams for our students with special needs. I have dogs at home so I am...
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Joanne L.


Spokane, WA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Recently retired RN, BSN who loves working with people of all ages and have years of experience in various settings. My certification in CPR and first aid are current. Experience includes home care with seniors, hospice clients and special needs young adults. This comprised managing all aspects of clinical care and activities of...
Joanne can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, respite care, personal care
Skills:

CPR

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Salima R.


Spokane, WA

$22-35/hr5 yrs exp

I am very passionate about children! I have hands-on experience caring for children as young as 4 weeks up to 13 years old, including those that have special needs. I can also help with light housekeeping and laundry.
Salima can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Rocky N.


Spokane, WA

$19/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time/Full-time Caregiver

Hello! I'm Rocky, and I'm an experienced and caring babysitter dedicated to providing a safe and enjoyable environment for your children. With a passion for working with kids, I'm committed to ensuring that your little ones have a positive and engaging experience while you're away. I have been babysitting for many years and...
Rocky can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Ricardo H.


Spokane, WA

$16-50/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse Willing To Do Other Services

I have 25 years of experience as a Registered Nurse and an additional 3years as a nursing assistant. I am experienced in primary care, extended care, and acute care. I have a variety of clinical skills including leadership and am a very hands on nurse.
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Sydney H.


Spokane, WA

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

A Caring Sitter

I'm a 20-year-old college student whos out going and fun! I have loved every child that I've babysat and take great pride in what I do. I have experience with multiple children and special needs. I create a fun and safe environment for each Childs individual personality that allows them to flourish. I love to read books, play...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Medical Lake, WA

Bedo M.

5.0

Bedo is kind, encouraging, neat, trustworthy and a good example for young children. Bedo has babysat our 2 boys (4yr and 2.5yr old) several times. I would definitely recommend Bedo to others.

- Care member

Stephanie B.

5.0

Stephanie has been fantastic to work with. She has been one of the most reliable caregivers we have worked with which is difficult to come by. She is kind, gentle and has a sweet nature, perfect for littles. We have been able to see her interacting with our babies with great kindness and love. Both...

- Morgan S.

Rose R.

5.0

Rose is nothing short of absolutely AMAZING!! She’s extremely responsive so you never have to wait or worry. She has a very calming nature that our family fell in love with. Every time I come home from work, her and my son are laughing so hard, they’re practically in tears. She even help my toddler...

- Care member

Merissa P.

5.0

Marissa was so good to the kids! The kids ask about her every day and hope to have her back soon. :-)

- Zac P.

Angel K.

5.0

Husband and I hired her to watch our 2 and 4 year old she did everything we asked of her, she was very punctual and respectful and we would no doubt hire her again.We highly recommend her!

- Britt P.

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