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Find special needs caregivers in Puyallup, WA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Puyallup, WA

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Puyallup, WA

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June M.


Puyallup, WA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mom of 3 kiddos of my own. My oldest 2 are now adults and have moved out on their own. My last "baby" is now 6. Of course over the years I have babysat for others. I have also been a professional caregiver for 20 years. I have experience with a wide variety: infants, young children, teenagers, special needs, mental...
June can also help with: Travel
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 20, in college. I have been babysitting for the past 5 years of my life. I have 3 younger siblings, as I am the oldest. I am very passionate about kids. I love kids, so much that I want to be an Elementary Teacher, I am currently in college. I am about to start my 3rd quarter. As for my past jobs, I have cashiered,...
Cheyenne can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Alexis G.


Puyallup, WA

$16-21/hr4 yrs exp

Responsible And Fun Sitter

Certified para educator with experience in special needs classrooms, willing to run errands and clean. I'm extremely patient and fun! I can work with kids of all ages and personalities, whether that means building forts outside or staying in to watch a movie!
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Bailey S.


Puyallup, WA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am looking for a family who is wanting more of a "family assistant" than full-time nanny. This would mean housekeeping, meal prep, running errands, some nannying if needed like during daycare/school drop offs and pick ups, and other miscellaneous things as needed. I currently am a part-time "personal assistant" for a family...
Bailey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Madison C.


Puyallup, WA

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've worked with children professionally for 4 years now, and can truly say that making an impact on the lives of children is my passion. I have spent the past 3 years teaching gymnastics-based classes for children aged 4 months all the way to 12 years old! Prior to that position I worked as a professional nanny and babysitter...
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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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Jessica S.


Puyallup, WA

$16-21/hr3 yrs exp

Tutor-Time Child Carer

Hello! I'm Jessica, and I'm 22 years old. I'm currently going to college part-time to get my BS in Economics, as well as working full-time as a paraeducator in Elementary Special Education. I've worked extensively with children with special needs, medical impairments, and behavioral issues. As a hobby, I work as my school's...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Brenda D.


Puyallup, WA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Para Educator

5.0

(1)

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.

Jayleen R.


Puyallup, WA

$23-33/hr10 yrs exp

Hi there! I'm 21 and I'm a licensed behavior technician. I have 6 months experience with special needs children, and 10 years in general childcare with siblings and family friends. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping as well as helping support the needs of your child. I'm reliable, judgement free, and...
Jayleen can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Holly S.


Puyallup, WA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Available All Day/evening

Throughout high school, I was in the childcare program, caring for infants/toddlers. I've worked in licensed daycare facilities and in-home daycares, as well as cared for children and animals and with all ages for years up until 2018. I love kids, animals, art, reading and games. I worked at an animal hospital for about a year...
Holly can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Elliot P.


Federal Way, WA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! My first name is Elliot, but I typically go by the name Mars. I am compassionate, goofy, and flexible! I adapt quickly to novel situations while keeping a calm, lighthearted presence. I am not afraid to be silly, and will make sure I arrive ready to have fun! I have worked with children of all ages & abilities. I...
Elliot can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mars was so great! They cared for our 5 and 2 year old for an evening. Our kiddos loved reading and playing with them."

Chelsea C.

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Shandra P.


Pacific, WA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Aid

3.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Over 10 years experience working in a educational setting. I like working in a diverse range of the population with adults and children. My background has been striving to give back to the community. I take pride and dependable and ready to work. Caregiver Aid: Prepared meals either in advance depending on dietary needs;...
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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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Rachel A.


Sumner, WA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/ Companion * Not An RN

I am a caregiver/ companion and I have over 10 years working with individuals with special needs, dementia and autism. I take my time to build a good relationship and build on trust and respect with each person that I assist. I have experience in observing medications, meal preparation, household cleaning, transporting to...
Rachel can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Rachel was an amazing gift for our family. How she cared for our mother with loving support and compassion left us at ease and knowing she was safe. She was extremely dependable and stayed with us for years, I can't imagine how we would have supported our mother On...

Denise R.

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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: Hospice services, dementia, respite care, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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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Alisha Y.


Federal Way, WA

$35-50/hr9 yrs exp

As A Nurturer I'm Passionate About Caring For People

I'm a very dependable, patient, compassionate, & thoughtful woman who has 14 years of experience caring for seniors, adults, & children who require assistance with various health conditions/special needs. I've worked with individuals with Alzheimer's, stroke, cancers, macular degeneration, diabetes, auto-immune conditions,...
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Elaine L.


Sumner, WA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Grandmother Interested In Becoming A Nanny For Infants

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am working Monday- Friday in the Renton School District but am available in the evening or Sunday to babysit or nanny. I am a mother of 3 and grandmother of 2 and have always loved caring for babies and children for over 30 years.. I spent 4 years teaching children with autism. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education with...
Elaine can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Elaine is eternally cheerful & one of the most nurturing people I have ever encountered. Patience is her 2nd nature. She is wonderful with children & has a generous heart which makes her exceptional even with children with special needs."

Serene M.

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Ploythanakarn C.


Federal Way, WA

$26-30/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Ploythanakarn or Perri. I am 28 years old. A loving nanny from Thailand. For over 8 years, I've cared for kids of all ages, from newborns to teens, in various roles like tutoring, teacher assistance, and nanny. I also have experience supporting children with special needs like ADHD, ODD, ADD, and speech...
Ploythanakarn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She was great! Genuinely cared for my kids wellbeing and was willing to go above and beyond for them when needed. She is also very personable and kind. Overall felt lucky to have her, as she exceeded my expectations as far as what I was expecting from a nanny I...

Katie G.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Puyallup, WA

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.

Elliot P.

5.0

Mars was so great! They cared for our 5 and 2 year old for an evening. Our kiddos loved reading and playing with them.

- Chelsea C.

Rachel A.

5.0

She is extremely attentive and will catch the small things most people don't! Very kind and has a comforting soul to be around making her great to work with! She is very careful when working. She is very gentle when assisting with standing up each time along with being vocal about what she is going...

- Brianna B.

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.

Elaine L.

5.0

Elaine has been watching out three kids for over a year now and we couldn’t be happier!!! My kids love her!!! Ten out ten.

- Care member

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