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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 November 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Ridgefield, WA

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Brittany H.


Ridgefield, WA

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

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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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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
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 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 playgrounds, attending forest school, or going to museums. I can also plan activities such as crafts, gardening, baking, science experiments,...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Nicole did a great job with our 5 year old energetic boy. She was attentive and engaging."

Daniel R.

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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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
5.0
"Ashley was wonderful, it was my first time using a sitter that wasn't family and she made the process so easy. Our daughter loved her and asked when she can come back again. "

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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: Craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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: Meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

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Megan F.


Vancouver, WA

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Nanny

I'm a nurturing childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn and grow. I have over a year of experience caring for children of all ages and have a talent for creating a safe and nurturing environment where they can thrive. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love to play games with children that are both...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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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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Abigail G.


Vancouver, WA

$24-38/hr6 yrs exp

BabySitter

Hello there! My name is Abigail. I have extensive experience in childcare, including six years as a nanny/babysitter, and three years as a lead paraeducator for nonverbal special needs children in the Vancouver School District. I hold relevant certifications in this field and am currently furthering my education to become a...
Abigail can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance
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Cierra D.


Battle Ground, WA

$18/hr7 yrs exp

Reliable Childcare Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there! I'm Cierra, and I've been babysitting for 7 years now. I've worked with kids of all ages, including those with special needs. I love helping kids have fun, stay safe, and learn along the way. I'm all about creating a positive, caring space where every child feels comfortable. Whether it's playtime, homework, or...
Cierra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CNA

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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

Hi! I have 20+ years in education, Preschool to 5th grade. I am a certified teacher that has a BA in Early Childhood/Elementary Education and a Masters in Curriculum & Instruction with a minor in Special Education. I've worked in public education for 13+ years in the general education classes and in special ed. I have also owned...

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