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Haley V.


Oak Harbor, WA

$17/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

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I have been around people with special needs ever since I was a kid. In high school I volunteered with special needs students. I really enjoyed it. I was an assistant teacher at The Goddard School for over a year as well. I get a lot of joy out of helping people.
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Rebecca J.


Oak Harbor, WA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Over 18 Years Experience Teaching, Babysitting, Pet Sitting, Tutoring, And Special Needs

I've had 18 years experience with kids. I have taken a few years off due to health, but I hope to be able to start again. I have taught up to first grade as a teacher and I've done substitute teaching up to HS levels. I've worked with special needs children & understand their frustrations, trying to cope in a world that...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

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Kuuipo V.


Oak Harbor, WA

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time/Full-Time Caregiver

Hello my name is Kuuipo. I am mixed nationality with Hawaiian, Filipino. I have been caring for children one on one for about 10+ years and in a child development setting for over 3 years. The youngest age I have cared for has been 2 months and the oldest has been 8 years. The most children I have cared for at once has been 24...
Kuuipo can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Lissett A.


Anacortes, WA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time/Full-time/Travel Nanny Caregiver Available

5.0

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, it's so nice to a speak with you. My name is Lissett. I have been a professional nanny for many different families in the past 10 years and is my passion. I have worked with special needs children, infants, toddlers, school age kids, as well as twins. I was also an Early Education Teacher in a private school for...
Lissett can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Calm, caring, reliable, experienced. Lissett looked after my 2yo and 5yo daughters for a week in Bellingham when we were visiting from abroad and working remotely. My eldest has additional needs so it was essential to find someone with the right experience and...

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Nicole J.


Camano Island, WA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of one toddler 3. 5 years old and have over 14years of experience working with families in the greater Seattle area with all ages and abilities. I have over 6 years of experience working in Special Education. I have experience working with children who are non verbal, on the spectrum, have anxiety, are medically...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Nicole worked for me for six months and provided top-notch care for my two children ages twelve and eight. She quickly bonded with my kids and became a part of our family. Nicole could be counted on to take my kids to and from school and make dinners on her...

Amy S.

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Casaundra S.


Burlington, WA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver Provider For Special Needs Adults And Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My professional experiences working with individuals with developmental and intellectual "alternative abilities" ranges from one-on-one assistance in public schools, to day programs. I love being a part of ensuring safety & comfort for others to be able to explore their world safely & happily. Actively acknowledging the specific...
5.0
"Casaundra is amazing! She is super respectful and kind with my teen daughter who is on the spectrum. They are like friends now. Casaundra is an artist and does all kinds of creative projects with my daughter. Don't hesitate to hire her. You will be glad you did."

Holly B.

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Autumn B.


Anacortes, WA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Loved One Assistance

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Compassionate caregiver companion with experience serving both seniors and special needs children for 10+ years. Providing assistance in daily living, personal care, medication management, home cleaning and organization, appointments, and running errands. Experience with cancer patients, hospice, dementia, and Parkinson's....
Autumn can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I've looked after children since I was 15, I sing and cook/bake, love to play games and go outside, I have experience looking after newborns, infants, toddlers and kids (including twins!). I love pets, all animals are awesome. I have looked after special needs children before, and I am CPR/First Aid certified.
Vivianna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I enjoy working with kids because they teach you to slow down and enjoy the smaller things in life. Their joy and laughter are contagious. It's amazing to watch them learn, grow, and to be curious and playful with new things. It's an honor to be apart of helping them succeed with milestones, no matter how big or small. In my...
Hello! I am a mother of 6 grown children and Mimi to 9 beautiful grandbabies. I have years of practical experience with babies, toddlers teens and everything between. I have been a homeschooling mom, a member of mothers of preschoolers, a Sunday school teacher, 4-H leader, etc. I really enjoy working with children and seeing...
Lori can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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Katelynn S.


Stanwood, WA

$20-38/hr10 yrs exp

I am a single mother of a teenage daughter. I am a licensed cosmetologist (willing to do home services - men's, women cuts/color, and kids cuts), and I am Certified Medical assistant with 7+ years of healthcare experience. I currently work full time for Optum Healthcare but looking to transition out of full time healthcare...
Katelynn can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Marissa S.


Stanwood, WA

$22/hr3 yrs exp

Mother Of Two And Early Childhood Development Student

Hey there, My name is Marissa, I am a Mother of two young boys, and I have been studying Early Childhood Development the past few years. I have been a Program Supervisor of a early learning center and I have been teaching special needs the past year. I am CPR Certified, I have a state provided background check, and I love to...
Marissa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

I worked for a company where I assisted elderly with developmental disabilities. I had a wide range of disabilities that I worked with and training that I went through for that workplace. I am currently a Nanny and have worked with children of many ages throughout the years
Hello. My name is Lyudmila. I am working as a Medical Assistant at Oncology Department. Working as a medical assistant since 2011.
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Nicole M.


Stanwood, WA

$25-35/hr3 yrs exp

CNA With Experience With Disabled Children And Adults!

Hi! My name is Nicole M, I'm married with 4 children and own a property in Stanwood Wa.. I currently have my CNA license and worked for almost a year for the DDA in Mount Vernon. I am very patient, loving, always kind. Christian beliefs. I currently take care of senior citizens in the area but have attained more flexibility...
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Liz S.


Mount Vernon, WA

$17-19/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Education Care Giver Available.

My name is Liz. I have a master's degree in Special Education and I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. I have worked with individuals from birth to the elderly. I am currently a high school autism class teacher. I have a passion for working with children, specifically with autism or communication disorders. I know how to...
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Jessica B.


Stanwood, WA

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

46 Year Old Woman

Hi, I'm Jessica! Im 46 years old, and am looking for a job with consistent hours. I have experience with cleaning houses, and I have 7 grandchildren, so lots of experience with all aged kids. I was a licensed state caregiver in the state of Washington for many years for special needs and elderly people. I enjoy helping out any...
Hi there, I have 15+ years experience in caring for the elderly. Over the years I have taken care of people from all walks of life with various health challenges . I find it rewarding to be a caregiver. Many of my clients I have become close to. I am outgoing, compassionate, responsible and reliable. It is important to me to...
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Kristen M.


Anacortes, WA

$17-20/hr

Bubbly And Dependable!

Hi my name is Kristen. I have a positive attitude, a lot of energy and am more than capable of handling any situation. I am driven by my Christian faith and love for people. I am a natural caretaker and genuinely love helping in anyway I can. I am a UNF student and am studying to be a play therapist I have been certified in...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Oak Harbor, WA

Lissett A.

5.0

Calm, caring, reliable, experienced. Lissett looked after my 2yo and 5yo daughters for a week in Bellingham when we were visiting from abroad and working remotely. My eldest has additional needs so it was essential to find someone with the right experience and approach for her, in particular....

- Care member

Nicole J.

5.0

Nicole worked for me for six months and provided top-notch care for my two children ages twelve and eight. She quickly bonded with my kids and became a part of our family. Nicole could be counted on to take my kids to and from school and make dinners on her assigned evenings. Nicole went above and...

- Amy S.

Casaundra S.

5.0

Casaundra is amazing! She is super respectful and kind with my teen daughter who is on the spectrum. They are like friends now. Casaundra is an artist and does all kinds of creative projects with my daughter. Don't hesitate to hire her. You will be glad you did.

- Holly B.

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