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Sydney W.


Puyallup, WA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

4.0

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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

hey! I'm Sydney. I am a fun, energetic, outgoing, babysitter who loves hanging out with kids and making them smile. I've been babysitting for as long as I could remember and I was a nanny for 13 months to 2 children, one being low spectrum autistic. I have great experience with special needs children from working as a registered...
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Sydney was so great with our kids. She watched our 7 year old & 2 year old. She was right on time, so flexible with schedule changes, kind and respectful. She played with and cared for my kids and I would highly recommend her. She's great."

Courtney C.

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Hanalee M.


Spanaway, WA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Exceptional Caregiver

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Many years accumulated working as a Caregiver, CNA, DCS (Direct Care Staff), Residential Coordinator (Manager/Supervisor), LST (Life Skills Trainer), and Team Leader. Worked with Geriatrics, Hospice Care, Special Needs, Alzheimer/Dementia Care, Diabetes Care, Head Injuries, Ostomy/Wound Care, Skilled Nursing Facility, Assisted...
Hanalee can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, dementia, personal care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"From the first phone call I had with Hana, I knew she would be a perfect fit to take care of my 100 year old grandma during her final month of life. She was kind and caring and gentle with grandma. She went above and beyond to make sure my grandma always got...

Debbie K.

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Zenyth S.


Spanaway, WA

$24-40/hr9 yrs exp

Caring And Nurturing Nanny And Babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I graduated from Agnes Scott in 2014 and my Masters at Georgia State in 2016. I have nannied with the several families from newborns to aged 12, including children with special needs. I have gained extensive experience with children with ADD/ADHD and autism spectrum disorders, through various jobs and volunteer opportunities at...
Zenyth can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"You have such admirable qualities as a babysitter and I am really glad I chose you Thank you so much for helping us ease the load on our shoulders. Not only have you helped us,YOU are such an incredible babysitter, I feel at ease with my decision and my kids were...

Faith A.

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Hanalee M.


Spanaway, WA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver With Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Many years accumulated working in the Medical Field w/Seniors and with Developed Mentally Disabilities. I have worked in Private Duty and worked for companies where I have Managerial Experience working in a 115bed community, managing its 24hr care staff/residents. Words cannot express how much experience I have working with all...
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Brenda D.


Puyallup, WA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Para Educator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience with children and adults who have special needs I have worked as a para educator in a school district in special education classrooms working under a certified teacher. I have worked 1:1 with children and adults providing 100 percent of my attention. My daughter has autism and I am her advocate.
5.0
"As a single father who does construction, I really appreciated her level of communication and flexibility. She was very organized and took the time to connect with my son's needs. I feel that the level of effort she put in while playing teaching and feeding my boy...

Robert T.

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Hannah H.


Puyallup, WA

$15-50/hr8 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there I am looking to find a position in which I can work with someone by providing genuine care and nurturing assistance with day to day living. I love meeting new people, going for walks, and listening to others life stories. :)
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Kissswanna C.


Spanaway, WA

$22-26/hr2 yrs exp

Patience And Consistency Is Key!

Hi I have experience with dealing with special needs children, as I have a cousin who is autistic and a family friend I used to care for who is autistic and non verbal. I understand consistency, patience, and a routine are key when dealing with kids or adults with special needs. I also took 3 years of ASL in high school and...
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Alexis G.


Spanaway, WA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

I'm A Fun Sitter! I Love Children!

I have extensive experience caring for special needs children. My 19-year-old brother is non-verbal and has autism, among other challenges. I've been babysitting since I was 13 years old and have a deep love for children. I hold an associate's degree in elementary education and have spent the last 4 years working at a daycare,...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
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Christina R.


Roy, WA

$22/hr2 yrs exp

Living Caregiver

I love kids and I am in pre nursing with a plan to go into pediatric special needs care. I would love to help and work with youth who fall into this category
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Kayla M.


Sumner, WA

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 8 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I'm looking to care for 1-2 kiddos in my home, in Sumner, every other week. I have two daughters that I share 50/50 custody of, the weeks I do no have them, I would like to open up my home to a couple other little ones. I can also do date nights...
Kayla can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Megan M.


Puyallup, WA

$5-10/hr3 yrs exp

Two Experienced Babysitters Available Monday-Friday.

I am 23 years old. I have worked with autistic and special needs in Kennewick, Wa. I am stay at home mom, so availability is open. I can do weekends as well. As long as you were comfortable with holding it at my house, I can hold it here all the time.
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Madison G.


Puyallup, WA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Fun And Experienced Nanny!

Hello! I've been a nanny for 5 years, and have worked with children in various capacities throughout that time. I'm fun, patient, and love art and playing. I'm passionate about guiding children in their development and love watching their growth and achievements. I'm pediatric and infant CPR. certified. I have a BA in Child...
Madison can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Ingrid W.


Tacoma, WA

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

Cheerful And Passionate

I have experienced cared for Geriatric Patients with special needs from toileting, medications, feeding, transferring them from bed to chair or go outside for some activities and visiting doctors appointment.
Ingrid can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services
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Leah S.


Puyallup, WA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! My name is Leah and I have been a nanny for many years as well as baby sitting since I was very young. I LOVE kids. I have been a camp counselor as well as being a preschool teacher at a day care. I also have a degree in childhood development and have experience in special needs. I love reading with with them,...
Leah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Winter C.


Roy, WA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Highly Passionate And Experienced Caregiver

My name is Winter and I am a teacher and caregiver with heart. I put forth my all into everything that I do, and have the ability to connect with children easily. Providing a safe and nurturing environment for them is paramount. I have over 10 years of experience and several of those years working with children with special...
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Alexis K.


Tacoma, WA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Experienced professional who is passionate working with children and as a household manager. I have 10 years of experience and impeccable references as I have worked in classrooms as an educational assistant and in homes as a nanny/ and or house manager. I am a warm and nurturing nanny with experience caring for children from 2...
Alexis can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Julie R.


Bonney Lake, WA

$17/hr

Sick Child/Special Needs/gap Sitter

I'd describe my personality as relaxed, comforting, and trustworthy I like working with kids because they are creative and fun. I enjoy their play and enthusiasm I'm looking for a job that allows me to enjoy working with a variety of people without a strenuous full-time job I started working with kids when I first baby-sat...
Julie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Leah Z.


Buckley, WA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Genuine Caregiving

Hello Families! I previously was working for adults (18-90 years old) with special needs and mental illness for the last 2 years. In the past, I've cared for 2-3 of my cousins at a time (3-11 years old) simultaneously for 4 years. In that experience I brought my love for reading, arts and crafts, going outdoors, playing and...
Leah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Wendy C.


Puyallup, WA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

Hi I have experience with type 1 diabetes, asthma, preemie, cerebral palsy, down syndrome autism, and fetal alcohol syndrome. As the mother of a child who is has 1 diabetic and has asthma I under the worry that comes along with leaving your children with someone especially as child with medical are developmental needs.
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Lauren W.


Puyallup, WA

$24-37/hr6 yrs exp

Hi I'm Lauren! I have babysat for 6 years, and I absolutely love every second of it! I currently work at The Little Gym of Puyallup where we teach classes for kids 4months-12 years old, and I've gained so much knowledge from there the past 2 years. I am going to school in the fall to become a special education teacher, I have...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Orting, WA

Sydney W.

3.0

Sydney was great with our kids, they absolutely adored her. She did a great job of taking care of them. We hired Sydney 3-4 times. The last couple times we hired her, unfortunately we had issues. She cancelled on us the night before we needed her, less than 24 hours notice and then the last time she...

- Lindy J.

Hanalee M.

5.0

Hana is a wonderful care provider. She is very punctual, responsible, communicative, and flexible when things don't always go according to plan. I had some surgery and she was very patient with everything, even though I had to reschedule and the medication we had to pick up wasn't ready right away....

- JP E.

Zenyth S.

5.0

You have such admirable qualities as a babysitter and I am really glad I chose you Thank you so much for helping us ease the load on our shoulders. Not only have you helped us,YOU are such an incredible babysitter, I feel at ease with my decision and my kids were both really happy that you...

- Faith A.

Brenda D.

5.0

As a single father who does construction, I really appreciated her level of communication and flexibility. She was very organized and took the time to connect with my son's needs. I feel that the level of effort she put in while playing teaching and feeding my boy was amazing. I am definitely using...

- Robert T.

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