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Chelsea J.


Dupont, WA

$17-30/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter/Nanny Available Part Time, Full Time, Anytime!

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I love kids! My experience includes caring for an adventurous 2-year-old, a pair of 5-year-olds, 8-year-old twins, and students with special needs and behavioral disorder ages 11-18. I can help with chores, meal time, homework, driving to extracurricular activities, bath time, and bed time. I am extremely organized and...
Chelsea can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Chelsea was stellar! Very fun-loving and down to earth. She was punctual and professional. She exceeded our expectations! We know our daughter was well taken care of and engaged all day. Would definitely recommend her again and again!"

Ryan D.

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Lauren B.


Olympia, WA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Lauren - Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am 24 years old and just moved to Maui. I am in my last year of "virtual" grad school earning my Masters in Education with a focus in Special Education. I have been a nanny for years and previously worked at a preschool and daycare center. I have had a lot of experience with infants, toddlers, children and teenagers and have...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lauren was our nanny for the 2020 summer and cared for our two boys, two dogs and large home. Lauren is trustworthy, kind, compassionate and is confident in both disciplining and ensuring our kids follow our families household rules. She's very good at coming up...

Helena R.

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Bethany G.


Olympia, WA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

In my 12 years of experience, I have worked with children from 3-17 years old. I studied psychology with a focus in applied behavior analysis working with children with Autism. My work experience is with special needs and normal functioning children in a variety of settings. I love to find new ways to make learning fun. I enjoy,...
Bethany can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My children adore Bethany. With her background she has been able to teach me how to pick up on some of my child's anxiety cues and my children feel very at ease with her. I would hire her as a live in nanny in a heartbeat if I could!"

Brooke M.

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Rebecca H.


Lakewood, WA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Love Watching The Kiddos

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Rebecca. I WORK FULL TIME as an Occupational Therapist in Tacoma. Currently I am available on an as needed basis only. I am looking for intermittent work outside of my regular work hours of 8-5 M-F. I have experience in pediatrics and child development and am very good with infants, small children, and watching...
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Rebecca has cared for our children several times and she is amazing! She is professional, prompt, courteous, and energetic while interacting with our kiddos. They always look forward to seeing her again. We've had a great experience and would definitely hire again!"

Amanda S.

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James R.


Tacoma, WA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Happiness Architect: Building Joyful Moments!

Hello! I'm James, dedicated nanny with extensive experience, including special-needs children and twins. Raised in a home daycare, my mother, a devoted teacher, instilled in me a deep love for childcare. This upbringing taught me invaluable skills in nurturing and engaging children. I pursued child development at a community...
James can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"James is reliable and super attentive to children of various ages. Even in settings where is he caring for multiple children at once, he makes sure each individual child receives special attention and care to be seen, and heard. I am so grateful to have him as a...

Nandita K.

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Hannah H.


Puyallup, WA

$17-50/hr8 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there I am looking to find a position in which I can work with someone by providing genuine care and nurturing assistance with day to day living. I love meeting new people, going for walks, and listening to others life stories. :)
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Mariana R.


Lacey, WA

$17-20/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced childcare looking for a side job in the afternoon and late night, 4years of experience, Passionate about making a positive impact in your kids I am a patient, easy going, flexible and creative nanny. Outdoors person, board games and crafts are my favorite. I enjoy looking for fun ways to spend time with the kids...
Mariana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Mariana is wonderful with my 5 month old and has been a tremendous help. She is always on time, knowledgeable about babies (which is extremely helpful for first time parents like ourselves) & is flexible. I’m so glad we found her!"

Nicole T.

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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, 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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Ingrid W.


Tacoma, WA

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

Cheerful And Passionate

I have experienced cared for Geriatric Patients with special needs from toileting, medications, feeding, transferring them from bed to chair or go outside for some activities and visiting doctors appointment.
Ingrid can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia
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Caylin J.


Tacoma, WA

$20-50/hr1 yrs exp

Soulful, Gentle, And Creative Companion

I'm a 39 year young world traveled, and trained artist and healer. I have a gentle, vibrant, and patient presence. I have extensive experience with childcare, people with special needs, and companionship with elderly people. I have some experience with people with dementia as well. I have done many trainings and practice with...
Caylin can also help with: Errands, dementia, specialized care, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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Kaydyn C.


Olympia, WA

$18-50/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter/nanny !

Hi! I'm Kaydyn. I have been babysitting and helping families for a good few years now. I LOVE babysitting/nannying. I'm fluent in ASL as my household family is deaf. I have tons of experience with special needs. I am very flexible and also CPR certified! I would love to help out!
Kaydyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Alexis K.


Tacoma, WA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Experienced professional who is passionate working with children and as a household manager. I have 10 years of experience and impeccable references as I have worked in classrooms as an educational assistant and in homes as a nanny/ and or house manager. I am a warm and nurturing nanny with experience caring for children from 2...
Alexis can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Dihanna U.


Lakewood, WA

$25-32/hr9 yrs exp

Hello, I'm Dihanna! Growing up, I had a very special relationship with my own babysitter who I looked up to. I try to carry her loving, thoughtful influence into my work as a nanny. My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs. I find such joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life and...
Dihanna can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, home modification, hospice services, meal prep, respite care & more
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Leah S.


Puyallup, WA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! My name is Leah and I have been a nanny for many years as well as baby sitting since I was very young. I LOVE kids. I have been a camp counselor as well as being a preschool teacher at a day care. I also have a degree in childhood development and have experience in special needs. I love reading with with them,...
Leah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Sara B.


Lacey, WA

$17-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Sara and I live in Lacey, Washington. I'm glad you're on my profile! I love children, so I feel that childcare is an extremely important job and getting the chance to nurture and help a child grow is truly special. I have extensive experience working with children- I have babysat since I was 11 years old, worked...
Sara can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Melody I.


Puyallup, WA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Hi! My name is melody, I currently attend Spanaway Lake High school as a senior, and after which I plan to become a kindergarten teacher! My passion & heart for kids, has always been there but has grown exceedingly in the past 2 years as I've spent more time babysitting and serving in ministry with young kids. My beliefs are...
Melody can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping
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Jessica D.


Olympia, WA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Jess and I have 10 years of experience working with children of all ages. In my years of experience I have done the following jobs: taught swim lessons to ages 3-12, tutored for K-8, camp counselor for K-8, Preschool teacher, and nanny. I have worked with children with special needs and I am currently working...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Tiffany S.


Sumner, WA

$28-30/hr5 yrs exp

I started babysitting for family members when I was young. I grew up as a middle child with two younger siblings whom I naturally helped care for. I babysat my whole middle school and high school for family and friends. As an adult I have six of my own children and have provided child care for friends and family throughout the...
Tiffany can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Megan P.


Tacoma, WA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nurturing Educator, Mother To Be

I've been a special education teacher in Puyallup since 2012. Before that, I worked in a childcare facility and babysat children from 6 months old - 5 years old while attending college. I love all children but have special expertise with children with special needs like deafness, ADHD, Asperger, and other disabilities.
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Jessica M.


Olympia, WA

$35-45/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Household Manager And Teacher

As an experienced house manager and mom of twins, I understand the importance of creating a well-organized, loving, and nurturing home environment. With a Master's degree in Teaching ESL and over 10 years of teaching experience, I bring a professional, educational perspective to household management. My ability to multitask,...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Roy, WA

Chelsea J.

5.0

Chelsea was wonderful with our 3 month old daughter. She was very flexible with our scheduling needs. She provided great care for our daughter, while keeping her engaged and entertained.

- Baillie L.

Lauren B.

5.0

Lauren is an awesome babysitter with a very warm heart. You can tell she really cares for the little ones. She is patient and kind. She enjoys having fun with the kids and the kids enjoyed spending time with her. She is super punctual: there wasn't a single day she was late by even a minute. She was...

- Young Geun C.

Bethany G.

5.0

My children adore Bethany. With her background she has been able to teach me how to pick up on some of my child's anxiety cues and my children feel very at ease with her. I would hire her as a live in nanny in a heartbeat if I could!

- Brooke M.

Rebecca H.

5.0

Rebecca is a wonderful caregiver. I highly recommend her. She took care of my mother for a few months, before my mom transitioned into an assisted living apartment. Even after my mom moved, Rebecca came to visit and cared for her. I trust Rebecca, she is very knowledgeable with a flexible work...

- Cindy L.

James R.

5.0

James is reliable and super attentive to children of various ages. Even in settings where is he caring for multiple children at once, he makes sure each individual child receives special attention and care to be seen, and heard. I am so grateful to have him as a friend I can depend on for my child...

- Nandita K.

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