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Find special needs caregivers in South Prairie, WA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in South Prairie, WA

The average posted rate is $14/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years

Special needs caregivers in South Prairie, WA

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Amy M.


Puyallup, WA

$17-25/hr • 1 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!
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Desirae K.


Bonney Lake, WA

$18-35/hr • 6 yrs exp

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Lauren B.


Bonney Lake, WA

$17/hr • 3 yrs exp

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/hr • 3 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Flor Q.


Sumner, WA

$28-35/hr • 10 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Alicia M.


Puyallup, WA

$19-24/hr • 2 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...
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Natalie A.


Bonney Lake, WA

$48/hr • 10 yrs exp

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:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Leah S.


Puyallup, WA

$17-20/hr • 5 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/hr • 10 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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Olivia R.


Bonney Lake, WA

$20/hr • 4 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...
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Dennis M.


Bonney Lake, WA

$21-26/hr • 8 yrs exp

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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Katelyn L.


Bonney Lake, WA

$18-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

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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Kayla M.


Sumner, WA

$25-35/hr • 8 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, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Natalie A.


Bonney Lake, WA

$18-23/hr • 10 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/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(5)

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Alyssa C.


Tacoma, WA

$40/hr • 10 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alyssa is amazing! Safety is #1 for me and I have always known she is so responsible and takes great care with our girls. "

Care member

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Angela R.


Auburn, WA

$17-25/hr • 3 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, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & 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

$36/hr • 10 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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in South Prairie, WA

Sally M.

5.0

Sally is kind, dependable, and punctual. She is personable and follows our parenting style and routines. We appreciate that she reports in detail about her time with our kids. She is conscientious and respectful of our home. Sally has watched our kids for 2 years and we see how much she cares.

- Care member

Alyssa C.

5.0

Alyssa is amazing! Safety is #1 for me and I have always known she is so responsible and takes great care with our girls.

- Care member

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.

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