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270 special needs caregivers are listed in Seattle, WA
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Seattle, WA
4.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! I'm Ileana 25, born a raised in Edmonds, WA. Me and my husband currently just bought our first home ! My past experience caring for children started when I was 17 years old. I worked at the a Boys & Girls club. This provided me experience with children with multiple age groups, special needs, twins, ect. I then went...
Ileana can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Jenny L.
Seattle, WA
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Proactive Childcare Professional With Long Standing Relationships In The Childcare Community
5.0
(14)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Dear Prospective Family,
It would be an honor to be an essential member of your childcare team. My expertise is in infant care, early childhood education, household management of staff, personal assistant services, and home management. I am originally from South Africa where I received a British-style education at the best...
Jenny can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.0
"Jenny did a fantastic job with our 3 year old. very attentive, very punctual and thorough for the week she worked for us. We were under the impression that she would be working with us for several weeks or months. She notified us she had taken another position at...
Ernie F.
3.8
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Aleea. Passionate in early childhood development. I've worked with all ages including special needs and ready to offer care.
I have 6 years of professional childcare experience and this last year I was given the opportunity to be on an amazing team of teachers in Bellevue for gifted children and am currently a...
Aleea can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We loved Aleea! My toddlers had a great time with her."
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a nanny for one toddler and have been with him since he was 5 months old. (2. 5+ years). I moved to Seattle about 4 years ago from Houston where I worked as an Art Therapist and teacher at a school for children with special needs(ages 2-13) for 4. 5 years. I also nannied part time as well for a family with 3...
Chantel can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Chantel is our #1 favorite babysitter. She is very responsible and has also watched our kids overnight. She's one of the very few people on the planet that we trust to watch all 3 of our kids for a long stretch (ages 8, 6, and 2). And they have so much fun with...
Haven G.
Zhane H.
Seattle, WA
$23-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Z. I'm 24 years old I love working with children showing them new thing and learning new things. I am in the military so some days I will be unavailable but I will let you know ahead of time. I am first aid and CPR qualified as my job requires. I've babysat family and friends of the family children. In high school I...
Zhane can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Carly S.
Seattle, WA
$32/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
My name is Carly and I'm an experienced and enthusiastic caregiver. After college, I worked as a personal support worker for a child with special needs and later as an adoption social worker. I have learned to care for and connect with children of all ages and backgrounds. I have been a full time nanny for the last year and...
Carly can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Carly watched our baby boy from when he was 4 months to 1 year old. We absolutely adored her and so did our baby. She kept our baby safe, interacted with him, was willing to take him places, made sure he got outside time, etc. We miss her dearly and would recommend...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting and nannying for over 10 years. I have experience with newborns through age 15, and I have cared for children in groups and children with special needs such as autism. I am a college graduate with a major in Psychology and a minor in Spanish language, and I am passionate about music, education, traveling,...
Madeline can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She's fluent in Spanish! Does a great job cleaning up after herself and the kids and an overall wonderful person. "
Darcy R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am a mature, responsible and reliable nanny with 10 years experience. I have experience with kids from newborn to 12-year-old. I have the most experience with infants and toddlers. I simply love children, love caring for them and find them fascinating, and I am seeking further nanny work to continue doing what I love and...
Nguyen can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Rinny took care of my toddler for an afternoon and we're excited to have her back soon! She was professional and paid attention to all important information about our kiddo and our house. She immediately made friends with our kid and put him right at ease. She was...
Maya R.
Derika M.
Seattle, WA
$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I adore kids of all ages and enjoy being in their company. They bring out the fun, silly, and compassionate side of me. I've been a babysitter on care. com for 4 years now & 7 years overall. Last summer I worked with kids with special needs and disabilities. I was in charge of activities, preparing meals for the kids and looking...
5.0
"Derika was very warm and loving with my baby, who seemed so happy and relaxed with Derika. She was very quick to respond to my messages and showed up on time. "
Amelia H.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have been nannying as long as I can remember. Ever since I was in middle school I was always looking after the neighbor kids etc. Then I began looking after families at my church. Since then I have had the pleasure of working with many families big and small from the PNW and Socal, my home turf, and have been blessed by the...
Allegra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Our twin girl toddlers always have so much fun with Allegra! She is a very loving caregiver with a lot of positive energy. She is also very creative with playtime activities which is refreshing. She is a delight!"
Martha S.
Carmen R.
Seattle, WA
$30-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
Special Needs Provider W/Autism & Behavioral Intervention Specialty
I worked as a at-home behavioral interventionist with toddler on the Autism spectrum. Specializing discrete trial training.
I am available in the afternoons during the week and occasionally on weekends. Please let me know how I can help! I can assist with who has special needss.
My name is Lindsey and I am an alumna of Kansas State University. At K-State I majored in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Family Studies. I also have a secondary degree in Gerontology. I have cared for children between the ages of 6 months and 14 years old. I have extensive experience with children who have speech...
I have worked with the same family for 8 plus years. I help this family in all facets of daily life and act as their Family Manager. They have a 16 daughter with Autism, anxiety disorder, depression, Mitochondrial Disease, and seizures. They also have 10-year-old boy/girl twins. One of the twins has severe ADHD and the other...
Hello! I have extensive childcare experience, as well as care for children with special needs. I currently work for a company that provides in home care to children and young adults with disabilities, however, I'm always looking to help out elsewhere! I just love spending time with kids and watching them learn and grow. I'm a...
I am trying to gain more advanced skills working with special needs individuals. I have worked with special needs children and elderly in the past. I enjoyed it.
Hello and thank you for considering me! I have experience caring for children with autism, sensory processing disorder, anxiety, developmental delays, etc. I love working with children and providing a loving and accepting space so that they can feel safe while growing and integrating new skills!
Heather S.
Seattle, WA
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
College Educated Organizer, DSHS Licensed Caregiver/special Needs Aide & Therapy Dog Handler!
Hello everyone!
I'm a jill of all trades looking for new client friends who might benefit from my wide array of skills & many years of diverse professional work.
I'll try to keep this brief- I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism (Public Relations specialty) from one of the best J-schools in the US. I also have...
Kristen C.
Seattle, WA
$21/hr • 6 yrs exp
Nursing Student Seeking To Be Actively Involved With A Family With Special Needs.
I am currently a junior nursing major (soon to be senior) at the University of Delaware. I love kids and hope to work in a pediatric unit once I graduate. I am an experienced babysitter including families who have special needs as well as an education and experience in hospitals which will allow me to cater to your specific...
Hi, I'm 23 years old and I just came back to the states after working and traveling for over a year in New Zealand and Europe. I spend a year in New Zealand where I worked as an Au pair (live-in nanny) for a few different families, one of which had an adorably 5-year-old boy with Down syndrome. I have worked with adults and...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Seattle, WA
Jenny L.
5.0
Jenny was great!! She’s communicative, showed up on time and was available in a pinch. Our daughter loved her. She had such a quick bond with her she cried when she left for the day. I highly recommend her without hesitation and hope to use her again and again.
- Care member
Aleea S.
5.0
We loved Aleea! My toddlers had a great time with her.
- Care member
Chantel M.
5.0
Chantel (goes by Remy) is a fantastic, loving, and dependable nanny who cared for our son from 5 months to 3 years old. They became a part of our family as they helped raise our growing son, guiding us through challenging milestones with patience and ease while enriching his life with loving...
- Care member
Carly S.
5.0
Carly watched our baby boy from when he was 4 months to 1 year old. We absolutely adored her and so did our baby. She kept our baby safe, interacted with him, was willing to take him places, made sure he got outside time, etc. We miss her dearly and would recommend her without a doubt!! She’s the...
- Care member
Madeline F.
5.0
She's fluent in Spanish! Does a great job cleaning up after herself and the kids and an overall wonderful person.
- Darcy R.
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Ratings for Seattle, WA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Seattle, WA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 110 reviews of the 270 listed special needs caregivers.