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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Olympia, WA

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Olympia, WA

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Arianna W.


Olympia, WA

$20-24/hr6 yrs exp

Fun, Caring Sitter

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi there ! I'm a highly adept childcare provider and my goal is to facilitate a safe, fun environment to support your child's needs. I have served 10 families in the local area and can provide excellent references from present and past employers. I have experience with children of all ages and specialize in working with...
Arianna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Mariana R.


Lacey, WA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

Experienced childcare looking for a side job in the afternoon and late night, 4years of experience, Passionate about making a positive impact in your kids I am a patient, easy going, flexible and creative nanny. Outdoors person, board games and crafts are my favorite. I enjoy looking for fun ways to spend time with the kids...
Mariana can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mariana is great, she is super caring, loves activities and pay so much attention to details. She would take really good care of your little ones. "

Care member

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Alexandria S.


Lacey, WA

$25-28/hr6 yrs exp

SPED Paraeducator Looking For Summer Work

I am a paraeducator in the SPED department for the North Thurston Public School District, looking for work over the summer. I have been working for the school district for a year, and before that, I was a nanny working with SPED children for over eight years. I also have experience working with severe allergies and type-1...
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Claire S.


Lacey, WA

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Or Full-Time Caregiver

Hello! I am 24 years old and I have experience in childcare through previous church nursery experience, babysitting, and my current job. I work as a SPED paraeducator during the school year at an elementary school in Lacey, and I am looking for a nanny or frequent babysitting position for the summer and then in the evenings/on...
Claire can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Sara B.


Lacey, WA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Sara and I live in Lacey, Washington. I'm glad you're on my profile! I love children, so I feel that childcare is an extremely important job and getting the chance to nurture and help a child grow is truly special. I have extensive experience working with children- I have babysat since I was 11 years old, worked...
Sara can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I volunteered in my high school life skills classrooms as well as extensive volunteer work with elementary school life skills classes for 3 years. I know the ins and outs of working with kids who just need a little more help. I plan on majoring in Elementary Education as well as Special Education. The kids I have worked with in...
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Peter M.


Lacey, WA

$17-50/hr4 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional (NAR)

I have been a caregiver for adults with with mental disabilities/special needs, I provide full care, feeding, washing, medication, etc..
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Stephanie C.


Tenino, WA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Animals And Children Are My Passion!

I am 28 years old and I have babysat the majority of my life with younger siblings, nephews, and family friends, I volunteered with special needs children in high school, so I am a little experienced in that area as well. I am also a certified home care aide and have been care-giving for about 3 years. I also do alot of...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Shae B.


Lakewood, WA

$32/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Shae. 25 years old. I am from Philadelphia, PA. I'm an experienced caregiver with 7+ years experience. I've cared for all ages. There aren't any care challenges that I can't handle. I have experience with special needs children and adults as well. I cook, clean, shop, and help with homework. I'm also comfortable with...
Shae can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She babysat both of my children (14 and 3) and my dog as well when I went on vacation. She's my go to when I travel. "

Tyneishah B.

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Chelsea J.


Dupont, WA

$10-30/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter/Nanny Available Part Time, Full Time, Anytime!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I love kids! My experience includes caring for an adventurous 2-year-old, a pair of 5-year-olds, 8-year-old twins, and students with special needs and behavioral disorder ages 11-18. I can help with chores, meal time, homework, driving to extracurricular activities, bath time, and bed time. I am extremely organized and...
Chelsea can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Chelsea was stellar! Very fun-loving and down to earth. She was punctual and professional. She exceeded our expectations! We know our daughter was well taken care of and engaged all day. Would definitely recommend her again and again!"

Ryan D.

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Kursta J.


Shelton, WA

$28-30/hr15 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny/Childcare Provider

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Thank you for considering me as a provider for your child(ren). First, I am a mom and grandma myself. I have 4 grown adult children, an 11-year-old daughter whom I homeschool and 6 grandchildren (Ages 0 to 9). I started nannying in college while taking classes in early childhood education. I taught preschool and coached...
Kursta can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Kursta and her daughter were wonderful with our almost 2 year old! He has so much fun playing with them and they did a perfect job getting him to bed. We can't wait to have them again!"

Keedra G.

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Claudia A.


Yelm, WA

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

About me I am really a nice person, very patience, happy, sometimes shy and quite, but just for a while, and organized person in matters of my job (working with children) funny, easygoing, with great manners. I like to respect your space as a family, your culture and be honest. The most important in my life is my family, which I...
Claudia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Marcela was hired as a permanent-casual Nanny to help look after our 4 children, all under the age of 12, she prepared food for the children and also to help with the house keeping. Marcela was totally reliable and assisted us well beyond what was expected of her...

Raymond H.

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Jessica F.


Dupont, WA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Resuming Your Family Schedule And Needs W Love, Compassion And Joy.

I have had plenty of experience watching children after school and providing them w a structured school plan along w having fun science projects and fun activities. I have much experience w special needs children. Children really love me and I adore them wanting to provide them a beautiful childhood in continuing each family's...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Super helpful and patient with my "terrible two" year old son."

Catherine K.

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Gabrielle M.


Lakewood, WA

$20-42/hr4 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I work in Education during the week, but I am also a college student. I work in Behavioral Health/Special Education and am comfortable working with kiddos who have special needs or require extra support.
Gabrielle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Gina S.


Rochester, WA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have a heart for people, especially for those who are vulnerable and have special needs, helping them to live life to the fullest. I have provided companion care to a lady with MS and it was my greatest and dearest job opportunity!! If you have a loved one that needs companion care and/or house cleaning needs, I would be...
Gina can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, personal care, mobility assistance, companionship & more
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Cynthia S.


Rochester, WA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Looking For Part-Time To Full-Time Work With The Elderly Or Developmentally Delayed

I have over 20 years of experience working with the elderly and special needs clients. I love being able to help out when I can. I have worked in the long term care Setting and adult family home setting with dementia diagnosed people. I have worked in the hospital setting, and recently in an in-home setting. For the last 6 years...
Cynthia can also help with: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

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Kimberly A.


Steilacoom, WA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

With more than 20 years experience in various intensive childcare positions including kids with special needs, I posses expertise in nurturing, guiding, teaching, disciplining and providing loving care to children of all ages. I excel at remaining calm and composed in challenging situations while demonstrating superb active...
Kimberly can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Dihanna U.


Lakewood, WA

$25-32/hr9 yrs exp

Hello, I'm Dihanna! Growing up, I had a very special relationship with my own babysitter who I looked up to. I try to carry her loving, thoughtful influence into my work as a nanny. My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs. I find such joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life and...
Dihanna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, home modification, respite care & more
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Jody F.


Shelton, WA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

I am Jodi. 56 years young. Love children and provide a safe / loving environment.. Its all about the children during my time with them. Will provide total attention and interaction with them. Great with active and energetic children along with special needs as well.
Jody can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

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Prana B.


Lakewood, WA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Development Focused Care

Hello. I believe that children are little scientist and every day is an opportunity to learn about their world. My previous work includes, nannying, preschool teaching, elementary teaching, learning center leadership (curriculum planning), and one on one care as a registered behavior technician (I have allowed this license to...
Prana can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Olympia, WA

Mariana R.

5.0

Mariana is wonderful with my 5 month old and has been a tremendous help. She is always on time, knowledgeable about babies (which is extremely helpful for first time parents like ourselves) & is flexible. I’m so glad we found her!

- Nicole T.

Shae B.

5.0

Shae (Nashae) seemed to fit into our family dynamic from the first time we spoke to her. We put our potential nannies through a 4-step interview process (phone interview, face-to-face interview, check clearances and call references, and a training day (2-3 hours). Again, she met our expectations...

- Mary Cait M.

Chelsea J.

5.0

Chelsea was wonderful with our 3 month old daughter. She was very flexible with our scheduling needs. She provided great care for our daughter, while keeping her engaged and entertained.

- Baillie L.

Kursta J.

5.0

Kursta is an amazing sitter! She is energetic, caring, and actively provides updates while she is watching your little one.

- Care member

Claudia A.

5.0

Claudia is absolutely amazing and we miss her so much. She worked for us in New York City for 2 years. We have 3 girls, 1 with special needs and she was amazing with every one of them. Claudia is a gem and I wish she was still in NYC to stay with our family forever.

- Allyson B.

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

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Olympia, WA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.