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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Poulsbo, WA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Poulsbo, WA
I currently take care of a newly 18-year-old autistic boy on Sunday.
My nephew has autism, so I have been around autism for awhile.
I am willing to learn how to care and take care of your child to the best of my ability.
I'm happy to hang out with those with special needs from a place of compassion. I have experience with Autism, ADHD, ADD and developmental/ cognitive disabilities. I am CPR certified & hold my Home Care Aid certification through Washington.
Carrina G.
Bremerton, WA
$20-25/hr • 18 yrs exp
I'm a creative, friendly, and experienced childcare provider with a strong passion for fostering children's growth and development. With over 16 years of experience, I have the knowledge and skills to provide a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for your child. I'm comfortable caring for children of all ages, from...
Carrina can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
May name is Isaias, I am Brazilian and I have been working with kid/teens for 7 years.
I have experience with special needs kid. I also Volunteered at Beijing International Children s Orphanage, organized activities for children with physical and mental disabilities.
I am Fluent in Portuguese, English and conversational in...
Maria Jose L.
Bainbridge Island, WA
$28-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
I am easygoing and energetic. I love being outdoors, dancing, going to the beach, and traveling in my spare time but equally enjoy quiet days reading and listening to music. I am originally from Peru and have experience teaching Spanish to young children. I found my passion for working with kids while volunteering at a hospital...
Maria Jose can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
I have had a lot of experience caring for special needs people. I have experience with epilepsy, cerebral palsy, autism, ADHD/ADD, and mobility disorders. I'm quite fit and can help around the house with housekeeping and light maintenance, as well as mobility assistance. I'm currently in college at Strayer University studying...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Logan and I am interested in helping take care of your children .
I have lots of experience working with children from the time I was in 6th grade. I worked as a helper at my synagogue and was also a teachers aide at my middle and high school. I have babysat and nannied for people for 6 years as well. I love...
Logan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Logan is wonderful! We were looking for someone to help out and play with our daughter. She is super fun, energetic, creative, and kind. She takes precautions with COVID. She is present and thoughtful with our daughter. She is a great person and a fantastic...
Kara F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As I am a Special Education Major at Chapman University, I am extremely passionate about caring for those with special need. I have extensive experience in the classroom setting and adequate experience in a household setting. I have a young cousin with Downs Syndrome and a close friend with an Autistic child. For as long as I...
5.0
"Sara is amazing...compassionate, genuine, dependable and responsible and a delight to have around. She took care of my six year old son and nine year old daughter over the summer and they simply loved her. She drove them around, played with them, helped with their...
Sarupa W.
5.0
(6)
I am now employed with a family. I will be in magnolia Mon-Friday 7am-6 p.m.
If you need short term babysitting jobs on the weekends go ahead and let me know.
I have been a caregiver as a CNA for over 7 years with memory care, death and dying, special needs, and assisted living. I was a camp councilor for 2 years. I'm...
Alison can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alison was absolutely incredible. She ensured our home was taken care of, clean, and our dog was happy!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am very good with a lot of ages. Most of my experience is with babies and toddlers in home. I am extremely good with fussy little ones. I'm very patient. I have experience in daycare centers from newborn up to school age. In the schools I have a lot of experience as an ed tech with special needs kids and also doing various...
Jodi can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She has been wonderful with my 6 -month-old daughter. My daughter is in the middle of teething and very fussy. Jodi has a gift with fussy babies. She always arrives 10 minutes early. "
Katherine M.
Jenny L.
Seattle, WA
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Proactive Childcare Professional With Long Standing Relationships In The Childcare Community
5.0
(14)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Dear Prospective Family,
It would be an honor to be an essential member of your childcare team. My expertise is in infant care, early childhood education, household management of staff, personal assistant services, and home management. I am originally from South Africa where I received a British-style education at the best...
Jenny can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.0
"Jenny did a fantastic job with our 3 year old. very attentive, very punctual and thorough for the week she worked for us. We were under the impression that she would be working with us for several weeks or months. She notified us she had taken another position at...
Ernie F.
Rosemary G.
Edmonds, WA
$32/hr • 10 yrs exp
Quality Overnight Care For Seniors Or Disabled.Personal Care Attendent Seeking An All Night Position Available 11:30 P.m.-7 A.m. 3-7 Nights A Week. Available For Companionship, Housekeeping, Rides To Appointments/errands, Meal Prep Etc.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with seniors and people with special needs for over 27 years. I have worked with individuals with Dementia, Autism, people with G. I. tube feeding, catheters both male and female and Diabetics. I have a long list of experience with people both in the end of life as well as on going challenges. I am NAR certified...
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Rosemary was a great caregiver. She is very knowledgeable and experienced and will help keep your loved one safe, comfortable and well taken care of. She is very punctual and dependable."
Frieda S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello beautiful families!
I am Erica and I have more than 5 years of experience taking care and giving love to the little ones.
I consider myself an attentive and loving care taker. I am responsible, curious, organized, enthusiastic and very patient and I have no problems with pets.
I worked in Brazil taking care of kids...
Erica can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Erica is fantastic! She is the total package when it comes to a caregiver - responsible, responsive, positive attitude, thinks holistically about the child's well-being, and our child loved her. We always look forward to when we'll see her next."
Jason J.
Karen A.
Seattle, WA
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Encouraging Infant To Toddler Nanny & Dependable House Manager
5.0
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
Derika M.
Seattle, WA
$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I adore kids of all ages and enjoy being in their company. They bring out the fun, silly, and compassionate side of me. I've been a babysitter on care. com for 4 years now & 7 years overall. Last summer I worked with kids with special needs and disabilities. I was in charge of activities, preparing meals for the kids and looking...
5.0
"Derika was very warm and loving with my baby, who seemed so happy and relaxed with Derika. She was very quick to respond to my messages and showed up on time. "
Amelia H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am available for part time care looking for my next long-term family!
-15 years of childcare experience including newborn, twins, and multiples
-BS in psychology from UW including early childhood education courses
- experience with children that have special needs
-10 years experience working with children as a lifeguard and...
Taylor can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Taylor is such an awesome mom and nanny. I had Taylor watch my 2 kids (2 and 4-8 month old) and she was so amazing with them. She ensured their day was filled with music, fun activities, reading, outdoor play and more! She was also very good at giving me an update...
Jolene P.
Andrew H.
Seattle, WA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Andrew and I was born and raised in Washington, and I live in the Seattle area. Currently, I work with students with severe and profound autism, in addition to other individuals with disabilities at the high school level in a self-contained classroom setting. I also have experience working at the elementary and...
5.0
"Thanks for reviewing Andrew. We have had care from Andrew previously for my disabled daughter and would highly recommend him. He is thoughtful of the needs of our kids; emotional, physical and social support is excellent with the best interest in mind of the...
Brandy P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Nicolas, but you can call me Nico! I am 25 years old and hold Bachelor's in Psychological and Brain Sciences. I have moved to New York to work at Cornell's Center for Autism and the Developing Brain before continuing my education as a School Psychologist. I have over 5 years of experience in clinical, school,...
4.8
(13)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I love children and I love to be around them. The most important things to me in child care are that the child is safe, happy and structured. It is important to keep a daily schedule for the child and other children in the home. A positive routine reinforces a child's good behavior. Talking to the children is a must...
Trina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Trina was the first sitter I've hired to watch my kids and she was great. My 2 and a half year old son loved playing with her and was sad to see her leave."
Darmetric M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love children and feel a natural connection with them. With over three years of experience in various roles such as a nanny, lead teacher, and school volunteer, I have worked with children from birth to 7 years old. I hold an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education and I can create activities for children and help them...
Aimani can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"She was wonderful! Bright and smiling, she played games and sang songs with my toddler, and if the toddler wanted something and she wasn't sure if it was allowed, she came and asked me ♥️"
Salome B.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Poulsbo, WA
Logan S.
5.0
Logan is wonderful! We were looking for someone to help out and play with our daughter. She is super fun, energetic, creative, and kind. She takes precautions with COVID. She is present and thoughtful with our daughter. She is a great person and a fantastic caregiver! I highly recommend Logan.
- Kara F.
Sara F.
5.0
Sara is amazing...compassionate, genuine, dependable and responsible and a delight to have around. She took care of my six year old son and nine year old daughter over the summer and they simply loved her. She drove them around, played with them, helped with their home work, and really took special...
- Sarupa W.
Alison M.
5.0
She is so considerate and kind! I absolutely recommend, we need more like Alison!
- Care member
Jodi F.
5.0
Jodi worked at the daycare my son went to when he was teeny tiny and also babysat for me for years. She cares tremendously for kids and has a big heart. I'd definitely recommend her.
- Lauren D.
Jenny L.
5.0
Jenny was great!! She’s communicative, showed up on time and was available in a pinch. Our daughter loved her. She had such a quick bond with her she cried when she left for the day. I highly recommend her without hesitation and hope to use her again and again.
- Care member
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Ratings for Poulsbo, WA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Poulsbo, WA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.