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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Olalla, WA

The average posted rate is $26/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Olalla, WA

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Kassia B.


Bremerton, WA

$20-35/hr4 yrs exp

Smart, Fun-loving, Creative & Compassionate Caregiver For Your Children, Fur-children, & Loved Ones!

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Auntie of 5 & Dog-Mom of 2. Experienced babysitter/nanny, house-cleaner, dog-walker, cat-sitter, & practiced Veterinary Assistant. College educated (BS Geology 2016) and current Vet Tech student seeking BASc & LVT licensure. Autism, ADHD, Depression & c-PTSD survivor; mental health advocate and empathetic human being. Kind,...
Kassia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Carol G.


Gig Harbor, WA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a retired grandmother who was with the School District for 20 years with 17 of those years in special education working with children of all ages. In 2015, I retired and became a full-time nanny to 3 children - two in school and the youngest was with me all day. I moved to Gig Harbor in 2017 and have worked with babies and...
After raising three boys, Being an Auntie, Certified in Special Needs and Elderly Care my love for caring for others is huge!! And I would love to provide a fun, safe, loving, structural environment caring for your kiddo!!
Brandy can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Shandra P.


Pacific, WA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Nanny

5.0

(3)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Warm greetings! I'm Shandra. I have over 10 years experience working in an educational/ nanny and assisted living setting. I like working in a diverse range of the population with adults (special needs) and children. My background has been striving to give back to the community. I take pride and dependable and ready to work.
Shandra can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Shandra is awesome! She took care of our little one and he loved her. We definitely would hire her again if she's available."

Rachel C.

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Alexandra N.


Seattle, WA

$30/hr13 yrs exp

Compassionate Person Looking To Make A Positive Difference!

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing caregiver with over a decade of experience, I am passionate about nurturing children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. My calm and patient nature, coupled with my empathy and sensitivity, allows me to connect with children on a deep level. I believe in open and honest communication with...
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alexandra is my daughter’s current caretaker. I was so anxious to leave my baby with anyone, and once I met Alexandra all of those fears went away. She has such a calming and grounding presence. She loves and cares for my daughter deeply, and consistently checks in...

Jamie S.

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Nguyen N.


Seattle, WA

$34-36/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I am a mature, responsible and reliable nanny with 10 years experience. I have experience with kids from newborn to 12-year-old. I have the most experience with infants and toddlers. I simply love children, love caring for them and find them fascinating, and I am seeking further nanny work to continue doing what I love and...
Nguyen can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rinny took care of my toddler for an afternoon and we're excited to have her back soon! She was professional and paid attention to all important information about our kiddo and our house. She immediately made friends with our kid and put him right at ease. She was...

Maya R.

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Amy B.


Tacoma, WA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

From the first smile to the last diaper and beyond, I've been there and enjoyed every minute of it. As every child is unique in their needs and abilities, my goal is to understand what those are and to create a fun-loving, nurturing environment where they are comfortable to develop in life through exploration, play and...
Amy can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

Early Education

5.0
"Amy is wonderful! She made watching our 1 year old son easy from the first communication we had with her and beyond. She is prompt, responsive and engaged well with our son (despite his teething). We highly recommend Amy and look forward to having her watch our...

Emily W.

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Robin E.


Seattle, WA

$42/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny for Infants, Toddlers & School Aged Children

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm a fully Covid Vaccinated and go by all the guidelines. I'm looking for a summer nanny position 30-35 hrs a week. I have a 7 yr old son that is actually my great nephew that we adopted. He will be going into the second grade. I enjoy taking the kids to parks or zoo, beach, picnic's .. doing art projects. I have dependable...
Robin can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"We've had Robin for our two girls, ages 4 and 17 months since September. She has gotten easily into our routine, remembering details about their day and needs from week to week, since we only use her on Tuesdays. My four year old is always sorry to see her go at...

Jennifer M.

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Elliot P.


Federal Way, WA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as compassionate, goofy, and honest. I like caring for people with special needs because their uniqueness brings joy into the lives of those around them. I find that just playing a small part in each individual success story is an accomplishment itself. I began caring for people with special...
5.0
"Mars (Elliot) has been a blessing for our family! The level of dedication, patience, pediatric behavioral knowledge, flexibility to our schedule needs, adaptability, zest for kiddo fun/crafts/energy, and overall love and kindness shown to our 3.5 year old twins has...

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Brittany R.


Auburn, WA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

I have cared for kids since I was 14 years old. At 14 I helped out my mother with her daycare, I would help supervise the children while she cooked and cleaned. At 15 I was Children's Church director during Sunday services. During college I volunteered at a EECAP preschool for 10 hours a week. More recently, I have babysat many...
5.0
"Brittany is a joy to have around. She helped me clean my home and create an organizational system. She is great with kids! She is kind and patient. Kids love her, and is so much fun. I highly recommend her! "

Kristany F.

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Kylie T.


Tacoma, WA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

4.3

(4)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My greatest passion in life is caring for and educating children. I was a nanny for several families for over 10 years, spent 17 years as a high school French teacher, and am a step mom to five kids. I am excited to dedicate my passion to the right family full or part time. I have experience with children of all ages from...
Kylie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kylie took care of our toddler during the pandemic under trying circumstances with both of us working from home. She was a wonderful nanny- loving, responsible, and an excellent communicator. Her background in teaching was evident as she always engaged our daughter...

Nyles S.

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Alyssa C.


Tacoma, WA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Household Manager/Mother's Assistant

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Years of Experience: 10+ Type of Experience: Nanny Daycare Sunday School Summer Camp. Skills: - Provides for a variety of unique needs that may apply like extreme behavior personality types or basic special needs. Qualities: - Nurture, attentiveness, & multi-tasking - Anticipating needs by listening to the events...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alyssa is a amazing! She not only took excellent care of my daughters but she also tidied up the house. She is very dependable and I had 100% confidence in her with my girls."

Tracey B.

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Sherri K.


Bremerton, WA

$10-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have been a Para Educator for children and adults for over 15 years. I have an extensive background in AUTISM Spectrum disorders including Asperger syndrome, ADHD/ADD, Muscular Dystrophy, Multiple Schlerosis, Diabetes Type 1 & 2, Allergic reactions, Brittel Bone disorder, Down's syndrome, Cerebral palsy, Epilepsy/Seizures,...
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Ileana S.


Seattle, WA

$24-26/hr8 yrs exp

Experience Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! I'm Ileana 25, born a raised in Edmonds, WA. Me and my husband currently just bought our first home ! My past experience caring for children started when I was 17 years old. I worked at the a Boys & Girls club. This provided me experience with children with multiple age groups, special needs, twins, ect. I then went...
Ileana can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Alisha Y.


Federal Way, WA

$38/hr10 yrs exp

As A Nurturer I Am Passionate About Caring For People

Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

I'm a very dependable, patient, compassionate, & thoughtful individual who has over 17 years of experience caring for children with special needs, seniors, & adults who require assistance. I pride myself on my integrity, reliability, being organized, sincere, conscientious, & a diligent multi-tasker. A bit of my history as a...
Alisha can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My son loves Alisha!! She's super kind and respectful and he always wants her! If he's happy, I'm happy. I will use her whenever I can."

Constance P.

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Karen A.


Seattle, WA

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Encouraging Infant To Toddler Nanny & Dependable House Manager

Looking for a busy growing family of infants and toddlers including special needs to share my child development skills as their caring and fun but reliable nanny who can contribute to house management so family time is maximized. I am a warm, trustworthy, and conscientious Professional Nanny and Household Manager highly regarded...
Karen can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Karen was incredible with our son. She took care of keeping the household organized (meal planning, cooking, grocery lists, light cleaning). And also ran my medically fragile sons care schedule from medical appointments, therapy sessions and his special medical...

Lindsey G.

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James R.


Tacoma, WA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Happiness Architect: Building Joyful Moments!

Hello! I'm James, dedicated nanny with extensive experience, including special-needs children and twins. Raised in a home daycare, my mother, a devoted teacher, instilled in me a deep love for childcare. This upbringing taught me invaluable skills in nurturing and engaging children. I pursued child development at a community...
James can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"James is reliable and super attentive to children of various ages. Even in settings where is he caring for multiple children at once, he makes sure each individual child receives special attention and care to be seen, and heard. I am so grateful to have him as a...

Nandita K.

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Emily L.


Kent, WA

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced, creative, and hard working nanny. I have worked with children of all ages. I started out as a Youth Bible Study teacher in 2011 where I worked in the church's nursery along with leading a middle school aged bible study. I also worked at an all inclusive Christian Preschool as a Teacher's aide/Preschool...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Emily worked with our family for over 5 years. She started when our youngest was less then 1. She has become part of our family. We are sad to see Emily move to WA. She was honest, dependable and our kids loved her! I would recommend her to any family to take...

Heather C.

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Catherine W.


Federal Way, WA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I am a devoted, compassionate, patient and trustworthy caregiver. I have been a caregiver for 8years. I have worked in different setups as a caregiver. I have different experiences which I have gained over the years from working with people with various special needs and other conditions . I am CPR and first aid certified

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Olalla, WA

Shandra P.

5.0

Shandra is awesome! She took care of our little one and he loved her. We definitely would hire her again if she's available.

- Rachel C.

Alexandra N.

5.0

Alexandra is my daughter’s current caretaker. I was so anxious to leave my baby with anyone, and once I met Alexandra all of those fears went away. She has such a calming and grounding presence. She loves and cares for my daughter deeply, and consistently checks in with me while I am at work. She...

- Jamie S.

Nguyen N.

5.0

Rinny took care of my toddler for an afternoon and we're excited to have her back soon! She was professional and paid attention to all important information about our kiddo and our house. She immediately made friends with our kid and put him right at ease. She was really responsive when setting up...

- Maya R.

Amy B.

5.0

Amy is wonderful! She made watching our 1 year old son easy from the first communication we had with her and beyond. She is prompt, responsive and engaged well with our son (despite his teething). We highly recommend Amy and look forward to having her watch our son again soon.

- Emily W.

Robin E.

5.0

Robin has been one of the most dependable and reliable caregivers we've hired to watch our kids. We hired her so we would have someone responsible in place when our kids got home from school. We never had to worry about Robin not being at the bus stop on time to greet our children and watch them...

- Mike P.

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Ratings for Olalla, WA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Olalla, WA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.