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Special needs caregivers in South Prairie, WA

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Leslie J.


South Prairie, WA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Leslie, I have worked as a special needs para for 14 years. I have worked with grade school and middle school age kids. I have had many trainings, and am responsible, patient and kind. I am looking for part time work. Thanks Leslie

Leslie J.


South Prairie, WA

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Patient, Experienced Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Leslie. I have worked at grade and middle schools for 20 years. I have been a special needs para for 14 years, and I am CPR and first aid trained. For the other 6 years, I was site manager at a before and after school program. Due to covid I know longer work there. I have 3 kids of my own. I am kind and patient. I...
Leslie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

Sydney L.


Bonney Lake, WA

$23-30/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 5 nieces and 2 nephews that I babysit regularly. I have been watching children and family since I was 13. I have experience with deaf children and special needs kids. I am a mom with a little 2-year-old girl who was born prematurely and spent nearly 2 months in the NICU. I am looking for one family I can nanny for full...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"My girls really have fun and look forward to Sydney coming over to babysit. She is playful and friendly with the girls and has them fed and in bed at the right time. "

Schelly S.

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

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Leah took care of our two kids (1yo and 3yo) for over a year. During that time, she was never once late and never had any issues come up that required her to take a day off on short notice. Our kids enjoyed spending time reading books and going for walks with her....

Dan B.

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Rachel A.


Sumner, WA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/ Companion * Not An RN

I am a caregiver/ companion and I have over 10 years working with individuals with special needs, dementia and autism. I take my time to build a good relationship and build on trust and respect with each person that I assist. I have experience in observing medications, meal preparation, household cleaning, transporting to...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, errands, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Rachel was an amazing gift for our family. How she cared for our mother with loving support and compassion left us at ease and knowing she was safe. She was extremely dependable and stayed with us for years, I can't imagine how we would have supported our mother On...

Denise R.

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Lexi K.


Puyallup, WA

$17/hr2 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a very outgoing, fun and respectful caregiver. I am responsible & hard working. I have about 12 years of experience. I mastered diaper changing and bottle making by the age of 9. I am CPR/FIRST AID certified and am Comfortable with children of all ages. I have about a year of professional experience in working with...
5.0
"Lexi was our nanny for approximately a year and a half while our daughter was 3-4 years old. Lexi worked for us full time, with varying hours based on my work travel schedule until Covid phase 1 in March of 2020. Duties included driving to/from school, lessons,...

Beth F.

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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, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Elaine is wonderful! Elaine cared for my baby girl who is 7 months old. She watches her on Sundays while I'm working. She is always right on time. On morning I'm running late she jumps right in getting the baby up and changing a poopy diaper. She plays with my...

Kaycie W.

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Sydney L.


Bonney Lake, WA

$17-25/hr

Full-Time Summer Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I took 3 Years of American Sign Language, so I am very fluent and willing to teach. The past year for one of my high school classed called careers with children I went to a first grade classroom and worked with all of the students, paying special attention to a little girl with autism. I worked with her all year and taught her...
5.0
"Highly recommend! Sydney watched my child for a week. She arrived every day on time. She was extremely responsive."

Scott O.

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Nichole H.


Bonney Lake, WA

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! My name is Nichole and I am a 32-year-old childcare provider seeking a long term nanny/sitter position. Also available for date nights. I am enthusiastic and reliable with over 10 years experience in childcare. In the past I have taken care of play date supervision, overnight care, help with homework, date nights,...
Nichole can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Nichole started watching our oldest part time when he was 5. He is now 7 and has a 2 year old sister and Nichole has stuck with us through it all! It's now only one or two nights a month that we have her watch the kiddos, but they love her. She has also taught both...

Stefani G.

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Madison C.


Puyallup, WA

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've worked with children professionally for 4 years now, and can truly say that making an impact on the lives of children is my passion. I have spent the past 3 years teaching gymnastics-based classes for children aged 4 months all the way to 12 years old! Prior to that position I worked as a professional nanny and babysitter...
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Flor Q.


Sumner, WA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nurse Assistance

I love helping people! I am mom of three boys . I have worked for 15 years with four different families as a nanny and care giver . I took care of the baby from baby borne until 3 years old, when they started going to the daycare. I worked 8 years taking care a special need boy , occasionally when parents went out of the...
Flor can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Jasmine K.


Bonney Lake, WA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

I've been a caregiver for years and have mostly worked with special needs children and adults. I've worked with behavioral therapists and have had hands on training with behavioral issues, self injuring behavior, schizophrenia and have been trained to give all kinds of behavioral support and care.
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Aaya A.


Puyallup, WA

$18-23/hr3 yrs exp

Hi!! I have ample experience working with kiddos of different ages that are on the spectrum! I was also a behavior tech at my previous job! I am CPR and first aid certified, and reliable transportation! I really hope you consider me to help out your family the best way I can!
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Lauren D.


Sumner, WA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

I have been babysitting for over 10 years. I currently have 3 children I babysit for on as needed basis. I have references if needed. In high school, I worked with special needs children. I have also dealt with kids who have ADD, ADHD, and other "special needs". I am available during weekends for "mommy & daddy dates". Please...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Cheryl W.


Bonney Lake, WA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Tutor and/or Caregiver

I have 8 years of experience as a licensed Physical Therapist and 14 years of experience as a licensed childcare provider, including working with children with mild to severe developmental delays and autism. I have a passion for working with kids and helping them to achieve their full potential. I am patient, loving, kind and...
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Tevai Y.


Bonney Lake, WA

$17-21/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Aloha, my name is Tevai. I was born and raised in Hawaii and recently moved to Washington. Currently, I am working as a part-time student pursuing an early childhood and special education degree. Some experience I have consists of being a classroom aide, an after-school program assistant, and a group leader. I also was an intern...
Tevai can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Florence N.


Puyallup, WA

$17-20/hr7 yrs exp

I Florence likes to take care of needy people who really need assistance with my help. I don't mind what type of care they need I'm always there to help with my whole heart.
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Faith C.


Bonney Lake, WA

$17-20/hr6 yrs exp

Friend Maker

I have 6 years of experience. I'm 18 and just moved here. I unfortunately don't drive but your kids could come here and even your dogs! I love dogs and all animals so if you need I can pet sit too right here in my own place. I would be more than willing to work wherever you need as long as I have a ride. I've been babysitting...
Faith can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Elaine L.


Sumner, WA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Or Full-time Nanny/babysitter Or Care Giver For Special Needs

Hello!!! I am looking for every Sunday or most Sundays. Or an occasional babysitting any evening. I have always loved caring for babies, toddlers and teaching children. I have an upbeat, patient and professional demeanor and enjoy a good challenge. I have over 20 years of experience working with children. I have been working as...
Hi my name is Desirae I am 21 and I have over 5 years of experience working with kids ages newborn to 10 years including children with special needs. I love to do crafts, find activitys to do in home and take them to the park or other outdoor activities. Can help with homework, snack time/ meal times and bed time. I can help...
Desirae can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in South Prairie, WA

Sydney L.

5.0

My girls really have fun and look forward to Sydney coming over to babysit. She is playful and friendly with the girls and has them fed and in bed at the right time.

- Schelly S.

Leah S.

5.0

Leah took care of our two kids (1yo and 3yo) for over a year. During that time, she was never once late and never had any issues come up that required her to take a day off on short notice. Our kids enjoyed spending time reading books and going for walks with her. She was flexible with scheduling...

- Dan B.

Rachel A.

5.0

She is extremely attentive and will catch the small things most people don't! Very kind and has a comforting soul to be around making her great to work with! She is very careful when working. She is very gentle when assisting with standing up each time along with being vocal about what she is going...

- Brianna B.

Lexi K.

5.0

Lexi was our nanny for approximately a year and a half while our daughter was 3-4 years old. Lexi worked for us full time, with varying hours based on my work travel schedule until Covid phase 1 in March of 2020. Duties included driving to/from school, lessons, meals, arranging play dates and...

- Beth F.

Elaine L.

5.0

Elaine has been watching out three kids for over a year now and we couldn’t be happier!!! My kids love her!!! Ten out ten.

- Care member

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