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Special needs caregivers in Mountlake Terrace, WA

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Amanda R.


Bothell, WA

$22-28/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic, Fun-Loving, Reliable Babysitter

5.0

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Amanda was very professional and prompt. I felt comfortable leaving her with our preschooler and baby for the evening. Our son is looking forward to her coming back!"

Alice K.

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Destiny C.


Kirkland, WA

$25-42/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 6 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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! "

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Kate W.


Seattle, WA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

P/T Nanny, Live-in. Has Experience With Feeding Tubes, Asperger, Mental Health Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a 44-year-old mom, looking for a part-time position. I have 2 kids of my own (9 and 22), plus former long term foster kids (21 and 25), and others I have parented. The three older ones are grown and flown. The 9-year-old was born with a major birth defect, now mostly resolved. After 6 years of "medical parenting" and 22...
5.0
"Kate is so friendly and very competent with my medically needy baby. She's able to give meds, manage the feeding tube, and put the baby to sleep. That's actually quite a feat with this little one. We are glad to have found Kate. The other thing I really appreciate...

Cindy G.

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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/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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Luisa V.


Everett, WA

$17-28/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 4 years of experience in childcare, with all different kids ages, and worked for a year in a learning center as a toddler teacher. -Have experience with kids with special needs. -I am a former paramedic from Mexico. -I am CPR certified. -Have my Driving License and also willing to use my car to drive the kids if...
Luisa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Truly wonderful nanny, our son loved her! She did a nanny share position with us, where she watched two boys (our son was 4 months when it started, and our neighbor's son was 6 months). She was loving, sweet, dependable, and even helped around the house when they...

Lauren F.

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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: Transportation, errands, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, meal prep & more
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Alycia D.


Everett, WA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Energetic, Creative, Outgoing Caregiver/Tutor

Over 15 years of babysitting, nanny, and tutoring experience with children from infant to teenager. 3 years experience working with Life Skills high schoolers as a Paraeducator. 1 year working in an 18 - 21-year-old special needs transition class as a Paraeducator. 1 year experience 1:1 Para for special needs student in a...
Alycia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Hannah M.


Bothell, WA

$35-40/hr4 yrs exp

Professional CNA In Seattle!

I have lots of experience taking care of children including children with special needs and lots of medical training. I have been an EMT, volunteer firefighter, and I have my CNA license. I also have my associates degree and am planning to be a dental hygienist. Your kids will be super safe in case of any emergency and have lots...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Sophia D.


Lynnwood, WA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny Available

Hi I have over 30 years experience with being a nanny I even have experience working with special needs children I would be a great nanny for your family
Sophia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Francisco S.


Seattle, WA

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Full-time Care Giver Available, Dementia/ Disabled/ Autistic/ Special Needs Of Any Age.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a clinician (a bilingual family physician who prepares the medical boards; therefore, this work that I love will be ideal for me), with extensive experience caring for the elderly and disabled/autistic/special needs (ALS, MD, mental illness, etc.) of all ages. In addition, I have gone through an extensive certification...
Francisco can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia, live-in home care, respite care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Edyta B.


Bothell, WA

$21-26/hr10 yrs exp

As a past teacher and a CNA I have taken care or and worked with many different kinds of care needed. Even with my own health and my family. Everyone has their own ability and nurturing them is how we grow strong and independent citizens.
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Sierra T.


Seattle, WA

$17-20/hr1 yrs exp

Sierra's Eperience With Special Needs Children

I've worked with 2 special needs children in the past. One I helped get ready in the morning and walked him to school. He was autistic, non-verbal and behavior issues that I helped him and his family overcome by holding him to a higher standard. A typical shift with him would be toilet assistance, dressing, play, and book...
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Alice N.


Everett, WA

$22-30/hr3 yrs exp

I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Medication, Assistive Technology/AAC and Dressing Assistance.
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Alenna E.


Woodinville, WA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Educated And Compassionate Care

Absolutely love caring for children of all ages. I have experience caring for all ages from (newborn to teens) and extensive experience with ADHD/special needs children. I feel like every age group has things I love: holding infants and babies, the curiosity of toddlers, the independence school age kids have, and the ability to...
Alenna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

Hello! My name is Veronica, and I am thrilled to offer my services in elder care and child care. With over a decade of experience caring for my father, who has dementia, I have developed a deep understanding and compassion for the needs of the elderly. In addition to elder care, I have extensive experience working as a...
Veronica can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
I have experience with both special needs children and typically developing kids. I spent two summers in college teaching a kids climbing camp for Touchstone. As a camp councilor, I taught up to 20 children how to climb as well as climbing safety. My experience with special needs children has been life long. My 18-year-old...
Thalia can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Hannah E.


Seattle, WA

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been watching children since age 13 when I began as a stay-at-home father's helper for their infant son. When their second child was born, I was their full-time summer nanny. Occasional babysitting on evenings and weekends for other families soon followed through word of mouth; and ages have ranged from infants up to 12...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
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Annie S.


Seattle, WA

$30/hr1 yrs exp

Caregiver For Youth

I have 4 years of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities and youth with autism. Currently, I am an ABA therapist working with toddlers and teens on the autism spectrum. I have experience working with students and adults with fragile verbal repertoire who use a device to communicate. Lastly, I have my BA...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mountlake Terrace, WA

Amanda R.

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.

Destiny C.

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

Kate W.

5.0

Kate is so friendly and very competent with my medically needy baby. She's able to give meds, manage the feeding tube, and put the baby to sleep. That's actually quite a feat with this little one. We are glad to have found Kate. The other thing I really appreciate about Kate is she is very careful...

- Cindy G.

Damon G.

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 every interaction with our entire...

- Reinhart K.

Nicole G.

5.0

Nicole was wonderful! She communicated so well from start to finish. Our kids loved her and we are excited to use her again!

- Care member

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