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Amy M.


Puyallup, WA

$17-25/hr1 yrs exp

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Junior at EWU studying elementary education. I make for a great nanny, babysitter, dog sitter, house sitter, tutor, helper & more!
I worked for the white river school district as a Specialized para educator for five years. I'm skilled with special needs children. I love babies. I have worked with Rover. com for years and love working with animals. I'm reliable, hard-working, and enthusiastic.
Beth can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I've worked in sped programs for about 3 1/2 years. I worked in a School. Ive had the opportunity to help and guild the developmental processes in todays growing generation. I love seeing children break and push through their boundaries, overcoming struggles.
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Megan M.


Puyallup, WA

$17/hr3 yrs exp

Two Experienced Babysitters Available Monday-Friday.

I am 23 years old. I have worked with autistic and special needs in Kennewick, Wa. I am stay at home mom, so availability is open. I can do weekends as well. As long as you were comfortable with holding it at my house, I can hold it here all the time.
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Flor Q.


Sumner, WA

$28-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I love helping people! I am a mom of three boys . I have worked for 17 years with 5 different families as a nanny. I took care of the baby from baby borne until 3 years old, when they started going to the daycare. I currently work as a care giver for an agency, since 10 years ago. I have care for a special needs kids and...
Flor can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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Alicia M.


Puyallup, WA

$19-24/hr2 yrs exp

Building Trust and Rapport: Building a strong relationship based on trust and understanding is crucial when working with special needs children. Take the time to get to know each child individually, learn their likes and dislikes, and communicate in a way that they can understand. Effective Communication: Communication is key...
I am a stay at home mom with two boys who are 1 and 4 years old. I have been a substitute paraeducator for the Sumner school district for 2 years and have been a gymnastics instructor for children ages 3-18 for 13 years including 10 years of coaching high school gymnastics. I have experience caring for children and adults with...
Natalie can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Leah S.


Puyallup, WA

$17-20/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time Special Needs Care Giver

I have worked for several years with child who had health challenges and mental disabilities. I also worked as a mental specialist.
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Kateri B.


Sumner, WA

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Fun Sitter

Hello there! My name is Kateri and I have many years of experience in multiple aspects. From being a sibling of 12, working in both group homes and child care facilities, and receiving my BA degree in family psychology and sociology, I have worked with all ages. I also have experience with working with children with special...
Kateri can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Olivia R.


Bonney Lake, WA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Mom For Mine And Yours.

I started working with kids when I was 18, I was a nanny until I had my own kids. I've been a mom for over 11 years now. In my spare time, I like to read, watch movies, garden. One thing you should know about me is I love kids! I have 3 kids of my own and work during the week as an activities director in a retirement...
I Provided specialized care and support to children and adults with special needs, promoting their cognitive and social development, implement individualized education plans (IEPs) to address the specific learning and behavioral needs of each child. I collaborate with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and educators to...
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Kayla M.


Sumner, WA

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 8 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I'm looking to care for 1-2 kiddos in my home, in Sumner, every other week. I have two daughters that I share 50/50 custody of, the weeks I do no have them, I would like to open up my home to a couple other little ones. I can also do date nights...
Kayla can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Growing up with a brother on the autism spectrum and an uncle with Down's syndrome my experience with special needs has been life long and now as a teacher I am inspired by differently able kids every day. I have extensive references and look forward to working with you.
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Natalie A.


Bonney Lake, WA

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

I am a mom of two boys who are 1 and 4 years old. I work as a substitute paraeducator for the Sumner/Bonney Lake school district and have had experience caring for children with special needs. My start into special needs care was for a family who had two children that needed a little extra care. One of them was an young adult...
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Sally M.


Auburn, WA

$21-36/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My goal as your Nanny is to take care of your kiddo's as if they were my own while making your evening less stressful & chaotic so you can enjoy your family. My previous family consisted of one son who was 4 mo. when I started. I have experience with special needs, potty training and sleep training. I have 2 adult children of my...
Sally can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sally was our nanny for 2 years. She was always on time, was always there (never calling in sick, which had been a issue with previous childcare providers). My kids think of Sally and her family as part of our family. She cared for my kids when they were sick and I...

Kristin M.

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Alyssa C.


Tacoma, WA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Household Manager/Mother's Assistant

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Years of Experience: 10+ Type of Experience: Nanny Daycare Sunday School Summer Camp. Skills: - Provides for a variety of unique needs that may apply like extreme behavior personality types or basic special needs. Qualities: - Nurture, attentiveness, & multi-tasking - Anticipating needs by listening to the events...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Alyssa is a amazing! She not only took excellent care of my daughters but she also tidied up the house. She is very dependable and I had 100% confidence in her with my girls."

Tracey B.

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Angela R.


Auburn, WA

$17-25/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Young Female Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced nanny, an aunt to six kids, and a sister to 10 siblings. I have had the opportunity to volunteer and do missionary work serving children and their families. I am passionate about leaving a positive impact on whoever I meet. I am certified in CPR/first aid training for both children and adults. I have some...
Angela can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Angela is a true asset to have for our family. She has never been late in the 5 months she has worked with us and our kids absolutely adore her. Her kind heart shows through in her care for others. We feel so extremely lucky to have found her!"

Sarah P.

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Alisha Y.


Federal Way, WA

$38/hr10 yrs exp

As A Nurturer I Am Passionate About Caring For People

Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

I'm a very dependable, patient, compassionate, & thoughtful individual who has over 17 years of experience caring for children with special needs, seniors, & adults who require assistance. I pride myself on my integrity, reliability, being organized, sincere, conscientious, & a diligent multi-tasker. A bit of my history as a...
Alisha can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"My son loves Alisha!! She's super kind and respectful and he always wants her! If he's happy, I'm happy. I will use her whenever I can."

Constance P.

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Hanalee M.


Spanaway, WA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Exceptional Caregiver

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Many years accumulated working as a Caregiver, CNA, DCS (Direct Care Staff), Residential Coordinator (Manager/Supervisor), LST (Life Skills Trainer), and Team Leader. Worked with Geriatrics, Hospice Care, Special Needs, Alzheimer/Dementia Care, Diabetes Care, Head Injuries, Ostomy/Wound Care, Skilled Nursing Facility, Assisted...
Hanalee can also help with: Respite care, dementia, hospice services, personal care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Hana is a wonderful care provider. She is very punctual, responsible, communicative, and flexible when things don't always go according to plan. I had some surgery and she was very patient with everything, even though I had to reschedule and the medication we had...

JP E.

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Reann B.


Auburn, WA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Seeking After School/weekend Hours

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been a professional nanny, special needs aid and, housekeeper for the past 13 years - with the majority of my experience working with children ages newborn - early grade school. I also have experience with transporting/attending classes, as well as cooking, organizing, errands and personal assistant duties. Located in...
Reann can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Reann nannied with us for many years and even traveled with us. We have even flown Reann with our baby back and forth while we traveled for work. Reann juggled many tasks for us including making meals, housework and overseeing the care and schedule of our 3 young...

Joyce P.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in South Prairie, WA

Sally M.

5.0

Sally was available on short notice to watch our daughter. She was on time and even early. We will plan to hire Sally again!

- Kacie B.

Alyssa C.

5.0

Very professional, kids really enjoyed her company!

- Morgan M.

Angela R.

5.0

Angela is a true asset to have for our family. She has never been late in the 5 months she has worked with us and our kids absolutely adore her. Her kind heart shows through in her care for others. We feel so extremely lucky to have found her!

- Sarah P.

Alisha Y.

5.0

My son loves Alisha!! She's super kind and respectful and he always wants her! If he's happy, I'm happy. I will use her whenever I can.

- Constance P.

Hanalee M.

5.0

Hana is a wonderful care provider. She is very punctual, responsible, communicative, and flexible when things don't always go according to plan. I had some surgery and she was very patient with everything, even though I had to reschedule and the medication we had to pick up wasn't ready right away....

- JP E.

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