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Special needs caregivers in Mountlake Terrace, WA

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Aliya Z.


Bothell, WA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Outgoing Nanny

5.0

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My name is Aliya, I am from Lake Chelan. I am 27 years old and currently pursuing a degree in holistic health online. I am the oldest of two siblings one with fairly severe special needs. I started caring for them when I was 7 years old. Once I was about 13 years old I started babysitting for local families in the community. I...
Aliya can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Aliya was a wonderful nanny for our 1 year old son. She was caring and affectionate, helped him develop social skills and was a great help at the house. We are a foreign family and Aliya was also great in accommodating to our culture and habits. We miss having her...

Ana F.

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Zhane H.


Seattle, WA

$23-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Z. I'm 24 years old I love working with children showing them new thing and learning new things. I am in the military so some days I will be unavailable but I will let you know ahead of time. I am first aid and CPR qualified as my job requires. I've babysat family and friends of the family children. In high school I...
Zhane can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Susan C.


Bothell, WA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Provider For Your Special Loved One

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a cheerful, kind, caring woman with a variety of experience. I have worked with young adults who have developmental disabilities one-on-one and in the classroom as a para-educator. I find it very rewarding to help others. I have current experience with a variety of young adults. I am familiar with working with...
5.0
"Susan worked with our special needs son for almost a year. She did a wonderful job taking good care of him. He always looked forward to his time with her. She did a great job at getting T. into the community. She was patient and easy to work with. She has the...

Liz M.

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Jodi F.


Everett, WA

$25-44/hr10 yrs exp

Prefer Full Time Caregiver In Home Or Centers

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am very good with a lot of ages. Most of my experience is with babies and toddlers in home. I am extremely good with fussy little ones. I'm very patient. I have experience in daycare centers from newborn up to school age. In the schools I have a lot of experience as an ed tech with special needs kids and also doing various...
Jodi can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jodi worked at the daycare my son went to when he was teeny tiny and also babysat for me for years. She cares tremendously for kids and has a big heart. I'd definitely recommend her."

Lauren D.

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Will A.


Seattle, WA

$18-30/hr4 yrs exp

Student-Athlete @ UW

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a 20-year-old student athlete at The University of Washington. I am a Pole Vaulter and Track & Field athlete with a personal best of 4. 90 meters. Prior to living in Seattle, I studied in Austin at The University of Texas for two years. My work experience includes being a Afterschool Program Director for the , a Youth...
Will can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Will is a wonderful companion for my son, does everything on "the list" and leaves my house spotless. Would hire him again any time."

Leola R.

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Tarabella P.


Lynnwood, WA

$35-50/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter for Children Who are Deaf, ADD, Dyslexic, or Have Food Allergies

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience with ADD children. I know sign language. I have Dyslexia but through years of hard work it doesn't affect me much anymore. I have had food allergies and I have taken care of various children with food allergies to wheat, dairy, gluten, whey, corn syrup, eggs, peanut butter and the like.
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Rose N.


Kirkland, WA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Care Giver, Home Health Aide

My name is Rose and I have been working as a care giver for 10years in different settings ( 1:1 at client homes, assisted living and also in hospital settings)though it can be quite challenging, it gives me greater joy to know that am putting a smile on someone's face. we all have different challenges in life but just forgetting...
5.0
"Rose was an excellent, kind, caring, soothing caregiver to my Mother and sister while they were seriously ill. You will be fortunate to have Rose care for a family member."

Care member

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Andrew H.


Seattle, WA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Andrew and I was born and raised in Washington, and I live in the Seattle area. Currently, I work with students with severe and profound autism, in addition to other individuals with disabilities at the high school level in a self-contained classroom setting. I also have experience working at the elementary and...
5.0
"Thanks for reviewing Andrew. We have had care from Andrew previously for my disabled daughter and would highly recommend him. He is thoughtful of the needs of our kids; emotional, physical and social support is excellent with the best interest in mind of the...

Brandy P.

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Chantel M.


Seattle, WA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Nanny With MA In Art Therapy And LPC

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked at a school for children with special needs for the last 4 years and I have been nannying part time as well for a family with 3 children for almost 5 years.
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Michael Z.


Seattle, WA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello!!! My name is Michael. I am helpful, loving and fun person. I have the passion to care your loved one with dignity. I have experience in caregiving field for over 11 years with various cases from Parkinson, Dementia, Alzheimer , client with special needs.... doing ADL's grooming, meal preparation, medication reminder,...
Michael can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Michael is an absolute pleasure! Experienced, kind, punctual to only name a few qualities. We are fortunate to count ourselves as one of his clients. Highly recommended."

Karl D.

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Debbie D.


Bothell, WA

$25-33/hr10 yrs exp

"Toys R Us Kid" (but Mature & Caring) Exper. W/ADHD, Autism Spectrum, & More.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

*** CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE *** Being a big kid myself, I've had success in dealing with children and young adults with many different physical and psychological issues. Although I have not done special needs as a living, my background is well-sprinkled with good, hands-on experience. I was a CNA, the Business Mgr. of a large...
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Nicolas C.


Seattle, WA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Young Professional Aide With Over 3 Years Of Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Nicolas, but you can call me Nico! I am 25 years old and hold Bachelor's in Psychological and Brain Sciences. I have moved to New York to work at Cornell's Center for Autism and the Developing Brain before continuing my education as a School Psychologist. I have over 5 years of experience in clinical, school,...
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Jenny L.


Seattle, WA

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Proactive Childcare Professional With Long Standing Relationships In The Childcare Community

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Dear Prospective Family, It would be an honor to be an essential member of your childcare team. My expertise is in infant care, early childhood education, household management of staff, personal assistant services, and home management. I am originally from South Africa where I received a British-style education at the best...
Jenny can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

3.0
"Jenny did a fantastic job with our 3 year old. very attentive, very punctual and thorough for the week she worked for us. We were under the impression that she would be working with us for several weeks or months. She notified us she had taken another position at...

Ernie F.

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Amanda R.


Bothell, WA

$22-28/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic, Fun-Loving, Reliable Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

As a former live-in nanny of three years, and a babysitter of 10 years, I know how important it is to be consistent with the house rules while still having a great time. I can make ice cream, sing a rocking Disney tune, and I read awesome bedtime stories -- yes there are absolutely voices. I'm reliable, energetic, and always...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Amada is terrific! The kids love her. She took them to the children's museum, library, outings, even walked the dog. All without even being asked to do it. I would have her watch the kids again anytime. Alan C"

Alan C.

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Destiny C.


Kirkland, WA

$25-42/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Destiny, I am 20 and have been babysitting since I can remember, I have always been around kids and I am very interested in child psychology, so I know a lot of random facts about how their brains work and function. I enjoy working with families & creating a strong & healthy bond with them. I have experience with...
Destiny can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Destiny was amazing with the kids. They were fed asleep and the house was clean when I got home from my night out! Will use her again! "

Care member

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Damon G.


Bothell, WA

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Creative And Fun Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

hi I'm Damon I'm a compassionate and caring individual. I have worked with the developmentally disabled population for nine years in various aspects and settings. my goal is to provide the best quality of life for the individuals I support. I like caring for people with special needs because I feel as though it gives me a...
5.0
"I hired Damon as a caregiver for my physically and mentally disabled son who needs assistance with all aspects of daily living. Damon not only learned very quickly what sort of care my son needed, he brought empathy as well as a kind and compassionate heart to...

Reinhart K.

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Nicole G.


Bothell, WA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Mother Of 3 And Professional Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have over 15 years experience in childcare with excellent references. I am also a mother of 3! I have extensive experience in special needs as well. I am a great multitasker with a skill in organizing and daily task management. I can do household tasks, organizational projects, builds, light cleaning, meal prep, laundry,...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Nicole is awesome! She is very self motivated and organized. She does things quickly and efficiently. If you need help organizing she will help you to let go of the unnecessary clutter. She's also great with kids!"

Cecilia D.

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Maza B.


Lynnwood, WA

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hi- My name is Maza I am dependable and compassionate caregiver. I have been working in the home care industry for over6 years. I attended 4 years of Associate of Applied Science. I pride myself on being able to quickly learn new skills and adopt to any situations. In the past I have assisted clients with their activities of...
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Edyta B.


Bothell, WA

$19-24/hr6 yrs exp

Being a caregiver has always been in my lifestyle work weather it be babies, children, adults and elderly, this includes those with special needs.
Edyta can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, transportation, hospice services, dementia & more
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Karen G.


Kirkland, WA

$20-50/hr9 yrs exp

Tutor Carer With A Smile.

Paraeducator, mother of adult children, ADHD and special needs experience. CPR trained. Reading tutor.
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mountlake Terrace, WA

Aliya Z.

5.0

Aliya was a wonderful nanny for our 1 year old son. She was caring and affectionate, helped him develop social skills and was a great help at the house. We are a foreign family and Aliya was also great in accommodating to our culture and habits. We miss having her around.

- Ana F.

Susan C.

5.0

Susan worked with our special needs son for almost a year. She did a wonderful job taking good care of him. He always looked forward to his time with her. She did a great job at getting T. into the community. She was patient and easy to work with. She has the best laugh and really understands...

- Liz M.

Jodi F.

5.0

Jodi worked at the daycare my son went to when he was teeny tiny and also babysat for me for years. She cares tremendously for kids and has a big heart. I'd definitely recommend her.

- Lauren D.

Will A.

5.0

Will is a wonderful companion for my son, does everything on "the list" and leaves my house spotless. Would hire him again any time.

- Leola R.

Rose N.

5.0

Rose was an excellent, kind, caring, soothing caregiver to my Mother and sister while they were seriously ill. You will be fortunate to have Rose care for a family member.

- Care member

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