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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Ridgefield, WA

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Ridgefield, WA

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Brittany H.


Ridgefield, WA

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hey there! I have lots of experience working with all sorts of individuals with intellectual disabilities. I'm also a Para Eductor at a local school so I work with these folks for a living! I also have a vast knowledge of skilled nursing so I'm very comfortable working the hoyer and assisting with more personal needs. Reach...
I have more that 4 years of caregiving experience, have worked in rehabs, assisted living homes, hospitals and in homes for private care.
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Victoria W.


Ridgefield, WA

$18-23/hr3 yrs exp

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Hi, my name is Victoria I have a strong background in child care from special needs, and infant - school age children. I truly enjoy creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for children. I believe in building strong relationships with kids based on trust, respect, and understanding. Whether it's playtime, helping with...
Victoria can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Emily B.


Ridgefield, WA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Emily From Ridgefield, WA

Hello! My name is Emily. I am 27 years old. I come from a large family of 13 and have been blessed with 24 nieces and nephews. As you can imagine, I have been taking care of kids for as long as I can remember. In 2013, I got my first steady job as a Nanny taking care of two boys; a 4-month-old and a 4-year-old. I worked with...
Emily can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Hello, My name is Ann, I am a 29-year-old mother of two children 6 and 11. I am currently a certified teacher on summer break looking for part-time work to provide additional income for my little family while also providing some flexibility for my kid's sports schedules. I have experience working with children from infancy to...
Ann can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Lisa T.


Vancouver, WA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Occupational Therapist

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an occupational therapist with over 30 years experience. As an OT my job is to help people be as independent as possible in their daily activities. I currently work full time in the school district with children. I am available for special needs care on weekends, holidays, evenings, and summers. Occasional/back up care is...
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Nicole A.


Vancouver, WA

$25-75/hr6 yrs exp

Adventurous Dependable Nanny

4.4

(7)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I'm a substitute teacher and have availability on school breaks. I'm able to be flexible if your needs overlap with the school schedule. I have 6 years of teaching and nanny experience along with 8 years of babysitting experience as an adult. I love to take children I'm caring for on outings such as going out to parks and...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"With a 5 year old of her own, Nicole understands the nuisances of children. I would have her watch my (2.5yo) again if ever needed. Thank you Nicole, we appreciated you :)"

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Ashley L.


Vancouver, WA

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Ashley, I am currently a Home Care Aide working with the ederly. I have around 11 years of experience in childcare, caring for children ranging from newborn to 16-years-old. I have worked with children with special needs as well as children with allergies. I believe the earlier years are very important for a...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"She was so amazing! She played games with both girls and was so nice! This was our first time hiring someone to come To our house to watch our kids so We were a bit wary, just being a worry wart lol But Ashley was phenomenal, the girls had fun and asked when she...

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Robbin B.


Vancouver, WA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Momma Looking For Extra Work

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Light Housekeeping. I'm a mom to 4 wonder children. Ages 18, 7, 5 and 4. I do have a daughter with special needs so lots of experience there. I have done care taking for elders and special needs. I'm looking for. make extra money to support my family on top of my regular...
Robbin can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Faith S.


Vancouver, WA

$28-30/hr8 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant Looking For Part-Time Work.

I have worked as a CNA for about 7 years now. My first job was in an adult family home with 5 adult clients with special needs. I worked in the adult family home and then got a job at salmon creek hospital as a CNA for 3 years. I am now working in home care. I currently have 2 clients looking for another client based on my time...
Faith can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, dementia, hospice services, personal care & more
Skills:

CNA

Hello! I'm an adventurous, compassionate individual with several years of experience caring for individuals of all ages and stages. I thoroughly enjoy working with people, especially Children, . I have previous experience as a Nanny, Babysitter, and Children's Ministry Volunteer, and have additionally spent time as a Volunteer...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Carissa D.


Vancouver, WA

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Teacher With BS In Special Education

I have experience working with children with ADHD, Autism, OCD, Anxiety, Sensory processing disorder, speech delays, and Tourette's syndrome.
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Joseph K.


Vancouver, WA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Caregiving Companion

Hi! I am a dependable and steady individual with three years of caregiving experience. Most recently I worked at a senior living center in Enterprise, OR. There I had experience working with both assisted living and memory care units. I also have two years of experience working with kids with autism in Spokane, WA as a...
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Kirsten D.


Vancouver, WA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Caregiver And Challenger

I have been babysitting children, since I was 12. I have taken CPR courses and am aware of how to perform. I have professional experience with special needs children and have served as in a live-in babysitter for a few months. I enjoy being around children and finding ways to keep them engaged.
Kirsten can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
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Giannina H.


Vancouver, WA

$25-34/hr10 yrs exp

Exceptional Nursing Care

I have over two decades of nursing experience in adult, pediatric and newborn services. I have a servant heart and would love help your loved one.
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Brooke W.


Vancouver, WA

$16-25/hr1 yrs exp

My goal is to become a first grade elementary teacher, i've always loved kids and I love the affect my babysitters and teachers have left on me now as an adult. I use to babysit my cousin everyday, get him ready for school and pick him up after. I Also have a special needs cousin that I have also baby sat as well as a 3-year-old...
Brooke can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
I am the mother of two adult sons, who have been successfully launched! My oldest son is a nuclear engineer in the Navy and my youngest son is an ICU nurse at the Mayo clinic. I work full time as a pediatrict occupational therapist in the school district with children with special needs. I'm available for childcare on evenings,...
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Corie S.


Vancouver, WA

$19-20/hr5 yrs exp

Very Mature Kid At Heart

As a certified teacher with five years of experience as a childcare provider, I am passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My creative and imaginative personality allows me to engage children in various activities, from educational games to technology-based apps. With my background in early child...
Corie can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I have 5 years of experience of babysitting and experience with special needs children/adults. I am Comfortable with pets (horses, chickens, dogs, cats, fish, etc.) and assisting in the care of them so long as they are NOT aggressive. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I can help with snacks and meals, but not full...
Gabrielle can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Demitra M.


Vancouver, WA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/Nanny For 12+ Years

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Available for part time babysitting. Not available Mon- Fri 8-5 for work or Sunday mornings when I teach pre-k/kindergarten Sunday school. When it comes to childcare, I have been babysitting ever since I was in my early teens. Whether it was for my younger siblings/cousins, the neighbors down the street or nannying for...
Demitra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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