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Find special needs caregivers in Spokane, WA that you’ll love
84 special needs caregivers are listed in Spokane, WA
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Spokane, WA
5.0
(8)
My name is Analy!
I am a 40-year-old childcare professional from Mexico with over 15 years of experience. I hold CPR and First Aid certifications, have a negative TB test, and have completed coursework in child development. My experience includes working with children with special needs, administering medication, and teaching...
Analy can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Analy was warm and thoughtful in her care of our daughter. She cared for her from six months old until she was two. Thanks to Analy our daughter was bilingual from infancy."
Gretchen G.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
- I have been a full-time nanny for over a decade, and a specialist for more than five years.
- I have a BS in Psychology. Certified Newborn Specialist, experienced with sleep issues, infant trauma or anxiety, autism and other special needs
- I've taught Preschool and have up-to-date CPR and First Aid training
- I've raised...
Rose can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rose has been with us for almost a year and in that time became an integral part of our family. She started right after our daughter turned 1 and we came to rely on her for her advice and expertise as we navigated sleep, transitions and development. She is an...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Competent and caring babysitter/nanny with 8 years experience caring for toddler- elementary aged children. Last employment was with Little Hive as an Assistant teacher to 3-5-year-olds. I also have served in my church's childcare ministry, and additionally utilized as a special needs buddy for a family as needed. I love kids...
Bedo can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Bedo is kind, encouraging, neat, trustworthy and a good example for young children. Bedo has babysat our 2 boys (4yr and 2.5yr old) several times. I would definitely recommend Bedo to others."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I moved to Spokane for college in 2020 and have been working as a behavior technician for 2 years. Before working as a behavior technician I worked in a daycare here in Spokane and, before moving I worked in a daycare for two years. I have experience with special needs kids, twins, siblings, and more. I've worked with...
Diamond can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have only been working with Diamond for a couple weeks, but so far she has been a great help to my husband and very dependable and enjoyable to our daughter who even asks for Diamond when she is not around! I will make an updated review when we have been working...
Naomi G.
Alli F.
Spokane, WA
$17/hr • 3 yrs exp
Energetic, Experienced Child Care Provider Looking To Help Out Your Family.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My little brother is now nearly 4 years old. He is my world, and I have been taking care of him since birth. I am also very close with a family who has three kids, so I am used to watching kids of all ages. I have worked with special needs children throughout high school and enjoyed the experience very much. I am very passionate...
Alli can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alli is my step-daughter, and has been caring for her brother since he was born nearly 4 years ago. Alli is amazing with him - very patient, and has extremely good instincts with respect to correcting him when necessary, which is vitally important to me! She has...
Nicole F.
Merissa P.
Spokane, WA
$22-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I'm a former dental assistant, beautician, and current life insurance agent. I grew up watching multiple children for family and friends, Peer coached special needs children, took CPR courses at the hospital through a babysitting class as well as my dental career, and was a RESPECT leader for troubled teens in abusive...
Merissa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Marissa was so good to the kids! The kids ask about her every day and hope to have her back soon. :-)"
Zac P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Tiffany. I'm a positive, fun loving/nurturing adventurous person who's responsible and kind as well as extremely empathetic. I have 25 years of experience in childcare and 11+ years of experience in caregiving. I have worked with many individuals from newborns to senior citizens. I have also had the pleasure of...
Tiffany can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tiffany is extremely patient and kind. She loves children and is the type of person who makes you feel comfortable right away. As a full time working mother I feel blessed to have found someone like Tiffany to care for my little ones when I couldn't be there."
Bridgette P.
Destiny F.
Spokane, WA
$18/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am the 10th of 11 siblings and have lots of nieces and nephews and cousins. Ive always had a baby in my arms and would love to provide the most excellent care your child deserves. I worked at a preschool professionally and have CPR/first aid certification. I went to school and took several classes on early childhood...
Destiny can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"My kids really like her. She sticks to whatever rules you give her which I love. I felt comfortable with her right away. Destiny is great to work with and I love her personality."
Gadeer M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 5 children with autism and 4 of them have co-morbidity with ADHD as well. My oldest child with autism is 25 so I have a lot of experience with those with special needs. I have nannied for children with Autism, Oppositional Defiance Disorder and ADHD, all at once. I am CPR and heimlich trained. I would love to help you...
Katrina can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Katrina is wonderful and does great with children who have special needs. Katrina is punctual, patient and communicates effectively. Our children love her! "
Care member
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Prepare healthy meals, light cleaning, companionship with gentleness and consideration of their special needs. Medical training I use art and paintings that I have created to bring color and beauty to help depression, dementia, mental health and brain injury's. Color and nature, the perfect combination to bring light and peace...
Liz can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Liz is a very kind, patient and caring person with a great deal of empathy for the person she is caring for. She has knowledge about brain injury that was very helpful in our case. She also helps with shopping, cooking and light housekeeping, and drives and...
Care member
After leaving my 7 year nanny stint, I began working with developmentally disabled youth and adults from 2019-current. My primary experience is with teaching/supporting in life skills and ADLs, enrichment activities, medication management and behavioral intervention. I have experience managing clients medical care and...
I have worked with developmentally disabled children at an in-home treatment facility for a year and a half now. I absolutely love making these kids feel loved and special. I work with kids with Autism, schizophrenia, ADHD, OCD, ODD, separation anxiety, and many more disabilities. I have extensive training by Eastern State...
One of the best experiences of my life was caring for a young woman who happened to have downs syndrome and her siblings. I learned a lot from her and her mother. She remains one of my most memorable and loved people.
Hello,
My name is Kelley, and I'm a retired RN. I'm neuro divergent myself :) Let's talk about patterns.... or practice our social skills together!!!
I have experience on both sides of the special needs coin. At this point, I'm a responsible, functional adult capable of being a good role model and working calmly with a younger...
Early childhood professional with extra time in special education, I attended Spokane falls community college and majored in Early Childhood Education. I have a ton of childcare experience from working/teaching at daycare's, churches and preschools. I was also a private nanny for various family's for many years.
Jasmine F.
Spokane, WA
$17/hr • 4 yrs exp
I went to Central Magnet and graduated high school with honors/distinction and as a junior in college. I'm currently working on two degrees, a BA in Spanish and a BS in German. I'm comfortable tutoring on any high school level and on most college levels. I made a 35 superscore on my ACT and a 34-equivalent on my SAT. I can help...
Hello, my name is Tiffany. My passions are my family, outdoor activities, crafting, and helping others. I've been a caretaker my whole life, and I honestly believe helping others is my God given gift/talent. I'm kind, loving, patient, compassionate and put my heart and soul into providing the best care possible to everyone I...
Mackenzie M.
Spokane, WA
$14-20/hr
Hello! I am a sophomore at Gonzaga University and love helping people! I am kinesiology major and study healthcare and body fitness.
Always ready to help and be a companion.
Hope to hear from you soon!
Naomi P.
Spokane, WA
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have worked with kids with autism, illnesses, extremely aggressive kids of all ages.
Its been my lifelong dream to care and help others. I feel absolutely blessed when I'm able to meet new people that experience different challenges and disabilities because I always feel a confirmation of my life's calling when I do. My experience comes primarily from my role as a mother of five for the last 34 years, with 11 of...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Spokane, WA
Analy O.
5.0
Analy was awesome. She made the time to come over very last minute to our house to pick up our older boy to watch him during the birth of our second son. She sent pictures and had great communication throughout her time watching him. She made sure he was well fed and really made sure to play some...
- Care member
Rose R.
5.0
Rose came into our lives when my daughter was about three months old and I was getting ready to go back to work. I was instantly put at ease with Rose and both my daughter and dog are always happy to see her. She is such a gentle soul and she is very communicative which is great to get updates. Any...
- Care member
Bedo M.
5.0
Bedo is kind, encouraging, neat, trustworthy and a good example for young children. Bedo has babysat our 2 boys (4yr and 2.5yr old) several times. I would definitely recommend Bedo to others.
- Care member
Diamond Y.
5.0
We have only been working with Diamond for a couple weeks, but so far she has been a great help to my husband and very dependable and enjoyable to our daughter who even asks for Diamond when she is not around! I will make an updated review when we have been working with Diamond longer, but so far we...
- Naomi G.
Alli F.
5.0
Alli is my step-daughter, and has been caring for her brother since he was born nearly 4 years ago. Alli is amazing with him - very patient, and has extremely good instincts with respect to correcting him when necessary, which is vitally important to me! She has tons of energy, does fun and...
- Nicole F.
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Ratings for Spokane, WA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Spokane, WA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews of the 84 listed special needs caregivers.