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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Ravensdale, WA

The average posted rate is $25/hr as of November 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Ravensdale, WA

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Courtney M.


Seattle, WA

$34/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Experienced Nanny Available

5.0

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Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! My name is Courtney. I have been providing childcare for about 13 years. I have extensive experience with children of all age groups, and children with special needs. I have worked at a children's summer camp as a counselor, so I feel comfortable watching several children at a time. I especially love working with...
Courtney can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Our kids love Courtney!!! And we do too!! It's very clear that she takes her professional role seriously. She loves kids and she understands them. We are deeply grateful for all she gives our family!!!"

Megan B.

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Sheela P.


Sammamish, WA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have raised 4 children, 3 of which were 6-8 weeks premature, one daughter who was in speech therapy for 5 years. I have also worked with several autistic children up to the age of 15. I have also cared for my grandmother and most recently my mother for the last 6 years to include everything from full personal care to...
5.0
"Sheela is kind and generally wonderful to be around. She did a great job connecting with my daughter, making her feel safe, and giving her creative outlets."

Maralee S.

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Danielle D.


Enumclaw, WA

$19-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun-Loving Mama

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Danielle, I have a 12-year-old daughter and I have been caring for children of all ages since I was a teenager. I also have experience with special needs and elder care. I have worked with numerous families of all capacities - caregiving, nannying, ABA therapy, job coaching, etc... My last job just ended on 7/1/22. I was...
Danielle can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Danielle is awesome and my little boy loves her. Would hire again in a heartbeat"

Care member

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Nicole H.


Bellevue, WA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Nicole. I am a fun, playful, organized, patient nanny. I have 16+years of paid experience. Working with many different families and backgrounds. Professionally, I am a special education teacher. I have been working with children with developmental disabilities for the past 6 years, part of that time I have done ABA...
5.0
"Excellent. Caring and reliable. Goes up and above her line of duty. Nicole remains calm in difficult situations and brings a breadth of fresh air to the family as a whole. She is really amazing."

Care member

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Salaovea V.


Seattle, WA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hello. I am a mother of 5 children. I have been working as a caregiver for over 20 years on and off. I am very reliable and need less supervision. I have worked for elderly's of all kinds from Dementia, Total-care, cancer , hospice and not limited to companion. I am very honest and hardworking. I am very very compassionate at...
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Erika L.


Renton, WA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Not only am I an elementary education/special education major, my motivation for all of this is my nephew, B (6 years old, non verbal). B was born with DiGeorge syndrome, Autism, and several other disabilities. Over summer, when I was home in California, I drove/picked up from school, took him out to eat, and spent lots of time...
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Sheela P.


Sammamish, WA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Sheela In Issaquah

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have been a full time stay at home mom and home manager for over 28 years. I am healthy, active, have a lot of energy, love to cook, do arts/crafts and most things from organization to party planning, I am patient and kind and use redirection and praise versus harsh discipline. I have 4 children 13-28. My first graduated UW...
Sheela can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Sheela is a highly experienced nanny who took of my young infant. She not only took care of the baby but also helped with day to day household activities."

Shrinivass A.

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Sandra M.


Federal Way, WA

$24-28/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

I've been a childcare & special needs care provider for many years. I've cared for healthy, autistic, developmentally disabled and brain injured children ages infant to young adult for several years. I cared for a born brain injured youth for several years who needed complete and total care. Driving her on outings was part of...
5.0
"Sandra provided an engaging and fun experience for special needs son. She will tell what she intends to do for the time you have hired her. Sandra has a clear vision of what to do & is effective in implementing it. My son was happy and safe in her care and I highly...

Esther W.

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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
CPR and first aid certified. Love working with children. I have worked with children with special needs. I am patient and compassionate
Catherine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Mikeshia M.


Bellevue, WA

$30-42/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed nursing assistant with years of experience caring for individuals with diverse needs including specialized needs. My skills, experience, creativity, and professionalism makes me a great fit for families looking for such.
Mikeshia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

CNA

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Kara H.


Renton, WA

$35/hr5 yrs exp

Senior Companion

Hi there! My name is Kara and I am 33 years old. I live in Renton with my daughter, and kitty. I have 5+ years senior care experience and have worked with people with MS, dementia, Parkinson's, and special needs. I am extremely reliable, caring, and am a quick learner. My skillset includes cooking, meal prep, transportation,...
Kara can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, personal care, mobility assistance & more
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Isatou A.


Kent, WA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Am been working in a group home setting for more than 10 years and worked with special needs and development disability. I learned a lot from them and how special they are in there unique ways. Am still learning and open to learning new things .
Isatou can also help with: Dementia, transportation, light cleaning, errands, respite care, meal prep & more
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Justine V.


Seattle, WA

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have multiple years of experience caring for children as young as 12 mo to 16, including working with special needs children and helping with school work. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I'm CPR and first aid certified as well. I'm committed to creating a fun and loving environment for your family and...
Justine can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Nicolas G.


Seattle, WA

$20-50/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs Para-Educator

Hello! I work as a Special Education Para-educator for school district, and I will be graduating with a degree in communications from University. I work with preschool through third grade, and have also helped take care of children from the ages of 1-4 outside of my position.
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Emma B.


Seattle, WA

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Emma. I was raised one of seven kids; growing up I was the family nanny! I eventually started my own business and worked for multiple families in my hometown in SoCal, before joining the airlines and moving up to Seattle. I have been CPR & BLS certified for 10+ years, I am trained in self-defense and taught...
Emma can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Kayla S.


Auburn, WA

$15-30/hr2 yrs exp

I am a certified educator that is transitioning out of the classroom and I'm looking for temporary jobs to help make a little extra money while I am searching for a full time job. I love helping others and served as a nanny for an adult with special needs when I was in high school. I've also volunteered at many care facilities....
Kayla can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation
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Abigail S.


Renton, WA

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

I am currently a student teacher and I am looking to be able to earn some extra money to pay for gas and groceries! I have been a nanny to a family of 6 children for 4 years and I have worked a summer camp for just shy of 5 years. I have experience working with children of all ages and all abilities. I was a paraprofessional,...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I owned a housekeeping business wherein assisting in a few additional family need applications was occasionally part of my responsibilities. I have provided care for a child with epilepsy, and a care for a gentleman with mental illness/ bipolar disorder, so I am accustomed to providing certain types of physical assistance and...
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Denise M.


Seattle, WA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked for over 5 years teaching and training independent living skills to children and young adults with special needs. I've also successfully raised two adopted children with special needs. Teaching and nurturing children to their fullest potential is essential in any caregiving position. Your child's needs will bring the...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ravensdale, WA

Courtney M.

5.0

Our kids love Courtney!!! And we do too!! It's very clear that she takes her professional role seriously. She loves kids and she understands them. We are deeply grateful for all she gives our family!!!

- Megan B.

Sheela P.

5.0

Sheela is kind and generally wonderful to be around. She did a great job connecting with my daughter, making her feel safe, and giving her creative outlets.

- Maralee S.

Danielle D.

5.0

Danielle is awesome and my little boy loves her. Would hire again in a heartbeat

- Care member

Nicole H.

5.0

Excellent. Caring and reliable. Goes up and above her line of duty. Nicole remains calm in difficult situations and brings a breadth of fresh air to the family as a whole. She is really amazing.

- Care member

Sheela P.

5.0

Sheela is a highly experienced nanny who took of my young infant. She not only took care of the baby but also helped with day to day household activities.

- Shrinivass A.

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