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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Spanaway, WA

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Spanaway, WA

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Hanalee M.


Spanaway, WA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver With Experience

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Many years accumulated working in the Medical Field w/Seniors and with Developed Mentally Disabilities. I have worked in Private Duty and worked for companies where I have Managerial Experience working in a 115bed community, managing its 24hr care staff/residents. Words cannot express how much experience I have working with all...
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Kissswanna C.


Spanaway, WA

$22-26/hr2 yrs exp

Patience And Consistency Is Key!

Hi I have experience with dealing with special needs children, as I have a cousin who is autistic and a family friend I used to care for who is autistic and non verbal. I understand consistency, patience, and a routine are key when dealing with kids or adults with special needs. I also took 3 years of ASL in high school and...
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Zenyth S.


Spanaway, WA

$24-40/hr9 yrs exp

Caring And Nurturing Nanny And Babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I graduated from Agnes Scott in 2014 and my Masters at Georgia State in 2016. I have nannied with the several families from newborns to aged 12, including children with special needs. I have gained extensive experience with children with ADD/ADHD and autism spectrum disorders, through various jobs and volunteer opportunities at...
Zenyth can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We can't sing enough praise for Zenyth. She's cared for our 1 y/o son on multiple occasions all with great results. She is caring, attentive, fun, and respectful of our little one. Zenyth has responded to last minute requests quickly - even if she doesn't happen to...

Brittany W.

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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: Hospice services, personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Hanalee was a God send for our family as she cared for our 94-year-old mother at the end of her life. She is very experienced and extremely kind. She forged a bond with Mom and all of us with her cheerfulness, dedication and skills. She performed all aspects of...

Jayne M.

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Hanalee M.


Spanaway, WA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Aloha! I have accumulated years of experience in the Medical Field. I have worked with Adults with Developed Mentally Disabilities. I have managed 6 bed homes and its 24hr care staff. Experience with Special Needs, ages varies from 17yrs old to 60yrs old. I have worked with Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Mild Mental Retardation. Feel...
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Alexis G.


Spanaway, WA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

I'm A Fun Sitter! I Love Children!

I have extensive experience caring for special needs children. My 19-year-old brother is non-verbal and has autism, among other challenges. I've been babysitting since I was 13 years old and have a deep love for children. I hold an associate's degree in elementary education and have spent the last 4 years working at a daycare,...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Hi! My name is Tatum and I'm looking for a part time position as I work full time in a hospital. I have 2 years of professional experience as a nanny and postpartum doula. I love love love little ones and providing them with the best care. I have worked with children from the ages of 0-12 in professional settings as well as...
Tatum can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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Ashana A.


Spanaway, WA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Science Art Sport

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Ashana. I have a BS in Marine Biology and a minor in Environmental Science. Babysitting/Child Care: I've been babysitting since I was in high school as well as working at a pre school and various education lessons for k-12 students and the public. I also have experience caring for folks with special needs....
Ashana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Grace B.


Lakewood, WA

$23/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I worked as a lead teacher for ages 2-6 since September 2021. I taught them American sign language, letters, numbers, feelings, gardening skills, writing skills, social skills and much more. I love watching kids learn and grow. I worked with children ages 2-5 three times a week for 6 years at my local church. I am currently...
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Grace was very punctual and did exactly what I asked. Super kind and really went the extra mile in taking care of my kids, picking them up for daycare and making sure they went to bed alright. Would definitely hire again, thanks Grace!"

Brittany And Ian F.

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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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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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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Elizabeth W.


Graham, WA

$26-28/hr8 yrs exp

Fun And Experienced Sitter! Bilingual And CPR Trained

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello families! I have 8 years of experience working with children. 5 years working as a Therapeutic Lead Teacher, serving at risk children, ages birth to 6. Many which had challenging behaviors, special needs, or disabilities. I taught language, communication, social, pre-academic skills, and more. I also have experience...
5.0
"Liz is amazing; she is very reliable and kind with our active toddler. He talks about her for hours after she leaves and always has a great time playing with her. She is and will remain our first call when we are in need of childcare! We trust Liz and are lucky to...

Tabitha S.

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Jocilyn B.


Puyallup, WA

$17-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi there ! I am an experienced nanny working with kids of all ages and "special" needs. A mom of two whom strives to create an atmosphere that is safe , happy & nurturing in all ways. I'm patient , calm but energetic , adventurous, & creative ! Additional CPR certified + FIRST AID trained to provide the best care for your...
Jocilyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jocilyn was absolutely amazing! My son loved being around her and her kids and had an absolute blast. He had so much fun he didn’t want to leave right away! Would definitely recommend Jocilyn! "

Taylor G.

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Shae B.


Lakewood, WA

$32/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Shae. 25 years old. I am from Philadelphia, PA. I'm an experienced caregiver with 7+ years experience. I've cared for all ages. There aren't any care challenges that I can't handle. I have experience with special needs children and adults as well. I cook, clean, shop, and help with homework. I'm also comfortable with...
Shae can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She helped me a lot with my autistic son. "

Melanie B.

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Andrea M.


Puyallup, WA

$17-25/hr4 yrs exp

Patient And Craft Extraordinaire

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a college graduate with a major in Speech Pathology. I have held many positions, including a teacher's assistant within a severe/profound special education classroom. I also have my Speech Pathology Assistant license, and have previous experience in teletherapy. I am compassionate and am willing to learn even more with...
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Hannah H.


Puyallup, WA

$17-50/hr8 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there I am looking to find a position in which I can work with someone by providing genuine care and nurturing assistance with day to day living. I love meeting new people, going for walks, and listening to others life stories. :)
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Amber T.


Tacoma, WA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Flexible Sitter Available For Hire!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Mom of 2 school aged boys with flexible schedule available for childcare needs. Over 20 years of experience with children Birth-18. Special needs experience and extensive experience with Autism/ADHD/OCD.
Amber can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Jodie B.


Graham, WA

$27-45/hr5 yrs exp

I'm Here To Help You With Your Everyday Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experienced caring for children, adults, seniors, those with special needs. Even have experience with pets.
Jodie can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

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

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Shannon D.


Tacoma, WA

$24/hr10 yrs exp

I have over 10 years experience working with vulnerable adults, needing a range of assistance. I am CPR and first aid certified. I've worked in private and public settings while caring for adults. I'm comfortable working within a multi family home and assisting with transportation needs. My experience has allowed me to...
Shannon can also help with: Respite care, errands, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Spanaway, WA

Zenyth S.

5.0

You have such admirable qualities as a babysitter and I am really glad I chose you Thank you so much for helping us ease the load on our shoulders. Not only have you helped us,YOU are such an incredible babysitter, I feel at ease with my decision and my kids were both really happy that you...

- Faith A.

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.

Grace B.

3.0

Single parent of 3 kids. I hired Grace in August 2022 w/ a contract and asked to commit up to 3 years of care if pos. I paid for her BG check. She was dependable, arrived on time, and asked alot of ques. After 3 mos I felt she had gotten used to the cycle with juggling 3 kids close in age (3 yrs, 18...

- Theresa Joyce G.

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.

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.

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

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Spanaway, WA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.