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264 special needs caregivers are listed in Seattle, WA

The average posted rate is $25/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Seattle, WA

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Chantel M.


Seattle, WA

$21-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Nanny With MA In Art Therapy And LPC

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked at a school for children with special needs for the last 4 years and I have been nannying part time as well for a family with 3 children for almost 5 years.
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Sara F.


Seattle, WA

$21/hr2 yrs exp

Outgoing Special Education Major

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As I am a Special Education Major at Chapman University, I am extremely passionate about caring for those with special need. I have extensive experience in the classroom setting and adequate experience in a household setting. I have a young cousin with Downs Syndrome and a close friend with an Autistic child. For as long as I...
5.0
"Sara is amazing...compassionate, genuine, dependable and responsible and a delight to have around. She took care of my six year old son and nine year old daughter over the summer and they simply loved her. She drove them around, played with them, helped with their...

Sarupa W.

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Kate W.


Seattle, WA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

P/T Nanny, Live-in. Has Experience With Feeding Tubes, Asperger, Mental Health Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a 44-year-old mom, looking for a part-time position. I have 2 kids of my own (9 and 22), plus former long term foster kids (21 and 25), and others I have parented. The three older ones are grown and flown. The 9-year-old was born with a major birth defect, now mostly resolved. After 6 years of "medical parenting" and 22...
5.0
"Kate is so friendly and very competent with my medically needy baby. She's able to give meds, manage the feeding tube, and put the baby to sleep. That's actually quite a feat with this little one. We are glad to have found Kate. The other thing I really appreciate...

Cindy G.

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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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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...
5.0
"Denise always arrives on time with a warm sunny attitude and a bag of toys, perfect for our 2.5 year old! I would absolutely recommend her, she has been great on short notice and is very flexible"

Ingrid H.

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Francisco S.


Seattle, WA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time/part Time Caregiver Available, With Formal Training And Extensive Experience.

3.5

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm a clinician (a bilingual family physician from Mexico preparing the medical boards, hence this work that I love will be ideal for me for the next 1. 5 years), with extensive experience taking care of the elder, and disabled/special needs of any age. In addition, I went through a comprehensive certification process in Nursing...
5.0
"Francisco is amazing. He worked for our family for six months providing care for our family member that had ALS and we cannot speak highly enough of him. As medical providers ourselves, our expectations were high, but Francisco exceeded them all. He worked night...

Carolyn P.

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Mihra N.


Seattle, WA

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi dear, my name is Mihra. I am an individual provider. I have 10 years experience. I have experience working with children and elderly adults.
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Andrew H.


Seattle, WA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Andrew and I was born and raised in Washington, and I live in the Seattle area. Currently, I work with students with severe and profound autism, in addition to other individuals with disabilities at the high school level in a self-contained classroom setting. I also have experience working at the elementary and...
5.0
"Thanks for reviewing Andrew. We have had care from Andrew previously for my disabled daughter and would highly recommend him. He is thoughtful of the needs of our kids; emotional, physical and social support is excellent with the best interest in mind of the...

Brandy P.

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Holly G.


Seattle, WA

$20-35/hr1 yrs exp

Home school Mom With Patience And Some Flexibility!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a passionate former home school mom of a talented 20-year-old son. I have worked as a nanny, a driver for a local families with tweens and teens, a teacher of English, Ecology, and Global Awareness for a home school enrichment program in Seattle, and a caregiver for disabled and elderly folks. I have cooked in a school for...
5.0
"Holly is so caring, compassionate and a wonderful chef. She has prepared delicious plant based meals for me and I look forward to ordering again. She is also amazing with pets! I would recommend Holly for pet sitting and caregiving. She is the type of person that...

Jennifer R.

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Nicolas C.


Seattle, WA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Young Professional Aide With Over 3 Years Of Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Nicolas, but you can call me Nico! I am 25 years old and hold Bachelor's in Psychological and Brain Sciences. I have moved to New York to work at Cornell's Center for Autism and the Developing Brain before continuing my education as a School Psychologist. I have over 5 years of experience in clinical, school,...
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Alexandra N.


Seattle, WA

$30/hr13 yrs exp

Compassionate Person Looking To Make A Positive Difference!

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing caregiver with over a decade of experience, I am passionate about nurturing children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. My calm and patient nature, coupled with my empathy and sensitivity, allows me to connect with children on a deep level. I believe in open and honest communication with...
Alexandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I hired Alexandra in a short time and she was very committed and professional towards my expectations. I am very satisfied with her service, my 4year old daughter and 0year old boy absolutely loved her. I am confident to recommend her as a highly experienced and...

Yayu L.

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Brianna L.


Seattle, WA

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitting Or Nannying For College Grad

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Being the oldest child , I have had experience being around children for more than half of my life. Growing up I was the extra set of hands, the extra parent that was needed in order to help my parents with daily tasks. Being around kids is a norm that I feel comfortable with and I genuinely enjoy being around them and feel that...
Brianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Brianna was our regular family babysitter and bedtime helper for three kids under 5YO for one year until we (sadly) moved. She is reliable, caring, and fun!"

Monika C.

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Chloe G.


Seattle, WA

$25-30/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm Chloe! I've babysat all my life, and started nannying two years ago. I'm dependable and experienced, ready to be flexible with your family's needs. I began nannying with one family in Montana, I worked with them for a year. The kids are 10-year-old twins, and one is non verbal with Down syndrome. Working with kids who have...
Chloe can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Annika B.


Seattle, WA

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For A September Position

I have over 20 years experience, as a babysitter, nanny and preschool teacher. I received my training at the preschool owned and operated by Princeton University. I have a B. A. in English Literature and Art History from Hobart and William Smith Colleges. I have experience taking care of children aged 3 months and up, as well...
Annika can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

3.0
"We were so excited after our phone interview with Annika, truly a great conversation... but she cancelled both times when we had scheduled to meet in-person to see if she'd be a good fit for a long term nanny role. Her background sounds amazing, but we need someone...

Whitney W.

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Elizabeth C.


Seattle, WA

$31/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Daycare Worker & Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Growing up I was the oldest of 10 kids. From age 11 I have been changing diapers, giving baths, cooking & cleaning, picking up kids from school, entertaining, and taking kids to the park. Kids love how much of a goofy clown I can be. One of my siblings is nonverbal Autistic, and I have a set of twin sisters who were preemies,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is wonderful with pets and kids! Everybody loves her and she has the sweetest personality. She knows exactly how to care for and entertain little ones and I would trust her with any of my pets or kids. "

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Alison M.


Seattle, WA

$21/hr3 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver, Child At Heart

I am now employed with a family. I will be in magnolia Mon-Friday 7am-6 p.m. If you need short term babysitting jobs on the weekends go ahead and let me know. I have been a caregiver as a CNA for over 7 years with memory care, death and dying, special needs, and assisted living. I was a camp councilor for 2 years. I'm...
Alison can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alison was absolutely incredible. She ensured our home was taken care of, clean, and our dog was happy!"

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Jimena L.


Seattle, WA

$33/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hey there! I'm Jimena, your go-to for nannying, house management, and pet care! With over 7 years of experience in childcare, I've got you covered. I'm bilingual, have a clean driving record, and can handle pretty much any situation with ease. Whether it's special needs children or infants, your little ones are in good hands....
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jimena was terrific! She is very communicative, very punctual, high energy, and very creative with entertaining our 18 month old. We'd hire her again in a heartbeat."

Aaron P.

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Erica C.


Seattle, WA

$30-35/hr5 yrs exp

Childcare Professional

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello beautiful families! I am Erica and I have more than 5 years of experience taking care and giving love to the little ones. I consider myself an attentive and loving care taker. I am responsible, curious, organized, enthusiastic and very patient and I have no problems with pets. I worked in Brazil taking care of kids...
Erica can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Erica took care of our 3.5 yr old and 5 month old boys as weekend babysitter. She arrived on time, was very sociable and active with the toddler, and gentle with the baby. She scootered with our toddler and he enjoyed it. They took to her fairly quickly, and I...

Umesh S.

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Courtney M.


Seattle, WA

$34/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Experienced Nanny Available

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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Daisy R.


Seattle, WA

$35/hr6 yrs exp

Unique, One Of A Kind Arts And Crafts Adventure Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I practice a Montessori approach in my daily work and strive to make sure each child I work with has all their specific needs taken care of and they feel loved and understood. I have current work experience with children from 3 months to 13 years. Some of the children I have watched have special needs which requires a slightly...
Daisy can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Seattle, WA

Sara F.

5.0

Sara is amazing...compassionate, genuine, dependable and responsible and a delight to have around. She took care of my six year old son and nine year old daughter over the summer and they simply loved her. She drove them around, played with them, helped with their home work, and really took special...

- Sarupa W.

Kate W.

5.0

Kate is so friendly and very competent with my medically needy baby. She's able to give meds, manage the feeding tube, and put the baby to sleep. That's actually quite a feat with this little one. We are glad to have found Kate. The other thing I really appreciate about Kate is she is very careful...

- Cindy G.

Denise M.

5.0

Denise always arrives on time with a warm sunny attitude and a bag of toys, perfect for our 2.5 year old! I would absolutely recommend her, she has been great on short notice and is very flexible

- Ingrid H.

Francisco S.

5.0

Francisco is amazing. He worked for our family for six months providing care for our family member that had ALS and we cannot speak highly enough of him. As medical providers ourselves, our expectations were high, but Francisco exceeded them all. He worked night shift, and assisted with feeding,...

- Carolyn P.

Andrew H.

5.0

Thanks for reviewing Andrew. We have had care from Andrew previously for my disabled daughter and would highly recommend him. He is thoughtful of the needs of our kids; emotional, physical and social support is excellent with the best interest in mind of the individual. Andrew speaks to our kids...

- Brandy P.

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Ratings for Seattle, WA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Seattle, WA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 136 reviews of the 264 listed special needs caregivers.