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Kimberly A.


Steilacoom, WA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

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With more than 20 years experience in various intensive childcare positions including kids with special needs, I posses expertise in nurturing, guiding, teaching, disciplining and providing loving care to children of all ages. I excel at remaining calm and composed in challenging situations while demonstrating superb active...
Kimberly can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Shae B.


Lakewood, WA

$32/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

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

CPR

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

Melanie B.

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Glenvette B.


Tacoma, WA

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Dependable Personal Care Assistant. Child Care Provider/Assistant Adult/Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've worked with children and adults requiring "special needs" care. I have also cared for adult/senior & elderly clients. I am currently contracted with WA State DSHS Home/Community Services accepting new clients. I have a deep compassion for people and enjoy caring for people needing companionship, assistance and care. I also...
5.0
"Sherell has cared for my daughter since she was a baby. She is now 7 years old and has learned and grown so much under the care of Sherell."

Quiana 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, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alyssa was amazing! I hired her to provide short term daytime care for my three children (12, 7, and 3) while we looked for a full time nanny. She managed virtual school work for my older two children, primarily my special needs 1st grader, while providing...

Alexandra H.

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Amy B.


Tacoma, WA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

From the first smile to the last diaper and beyond, I've been there and enjoyed every minute of it. As every child is unique in their needs and abilities, my goal is to understand what those are and to create a fun-loving, nurturing environment where they are comfortable to develop in life through exploration, play and...
Amy can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Amy cared for our daughter for over a year from approx 10 months to over 2 years old. We always felt safe leaving our daughter with Amy and our daughter loved her. Amy sang songs, read stories, and took her for walks. We had another child and our situation no...

Lynn G.

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Chelsea J.


Dupont, WA

$10-30/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter/Nanny Available Part Time, Full Time, Anytime!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I love kids! My experience includes caring for an adventurous 2-year-old, a pair of 5-year-olds, 8-year-old twins, and students with special needs and behavioral disorder ages 11-18. I can help with chores, meal time, homework, driving to extracurricular activities, bath time, and bed time. I am extremely organized and...
Chelsea can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Chelsea was stellar! Very fun-loving and down to earth. She was punctual and professional. She exceeded our expectations! We know our daughter was well taken care of and engaged all day. Would definitely recommend her again and again!"

Ryan D.

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James R.


Tacoma, WA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Happiness Architect: Building Joyful Moments!

Hello! I'm James, dedicated nanny with extensive experience, including special-needs children and twins. Raised in a home daycare, my mother, a devoted teacher, instilled in me a deep love for childcare. This upbringing taught me invaluable skills in nurturing and engaging children. I pursued child development at a community...
James can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"James is a diamond. Our family has been blessed to have James help with our kids for about a year. We have 3 kids. Our twins were 4 and our oldest 6 when James joined our family. All of our kids are extremely energetic and have some emotional regulation issues....

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Jessica F.


Dupont, WA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Resuming Your Family Schedule And Needs W Love, Compassion And Joy.

I have had plenty of experience watching children after school and providing them w a structured school plan along w having fun science projects and fun activities. I have much experience w special needs children. Children really love me and I adore them wanting to provide them a beautiful childhood in continuing each family's...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Super helpful and patient with my "terrible two" year old son."

Catherine K.

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Jeannette S.


Tacoma, WA

$22-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, My name is Jeannette,

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello My name is Jeannette, I've dedicated most of my life providing childcare to families with children. I bring 25 years of exp to the table & I take being a nanny for families serious. I enjoy providing care to children of all ages, But I love providing care to new born/toddlers & children with autism/special needs. I...
Jeannette can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Jeannette is an awesome nanny for children. She loves all children as if they were her own. She is conscientious about all aspects of child-rearing and strives to ensure the environment is positive, safe and conducive for learning. She truly does love children!"

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Rebecca H.


Lakewood, WA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Love Watching The Kiddos

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Rebecca. I WORK FULL TIME as an Occupational Therapist in Tacoma. Currently I am available on an as needed basis only. I am looking for intermittent work outside of my regular work hours of 8-5 M-F. I have experience in pediatrics and child development and am very good with infants, small children, and watching...
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rebecca took care of our two children. One of them is a 5-year-old boy who can be quite challenging. She brought her own bag of toys and has skills in working with challenging children. Both kids loved her and the night was a success. We would definitely hire her...

Mary T.

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Kathryn H.


Tacoma, WA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Autism Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. My name is Kathryn and I have been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis for 10+ years working with children, teens, and adults with autism and other developmental delays. I am currently working as a high school special education teacher. I am available on a part time (evenings and weekend) basis as well as...
5.0
"I can't say enough positive things about Kathryn. She has always been punctual and reliable and my son lights up whenever she is around. Her experience with kiddos with special needs has made her an absolute asset for my family and my autistic son. Kathryn's...

Alexandra M.

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Molly F.


Tacoma, WA

$23-28/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider

I am a pediatric speech-language pathologist with 20 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I am comfortable with newborns, multiples, and children with special needs, overnight care, transportation, errands, meal-prep, light housekeeping, and pet care.
Molly can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Roseline M.


Tacoma, WA

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Experience Caregiver

I have been doing Home Health care for 7 years. I cared for both parents and a special needs older brother. I'm skilled, patient, kind, and knowledgeable. Seeking full_time employment. I'm not willing to do any heavy lifting of a client. I'm able to give transport to appts, run errands, do light housekeeping, hygiene assistance,...
Roseline can also help with: Hospice services, personal care
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Dihanna U.


Lakewood, WA

$25-32/hr9 yrs exp

Hello, I'm Dihanna! Growing up, I had a very special relationship with my own babysitter who I looked up to. I try to carry her loving, thoughtful influence into my work as a nanny. My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs. I find such joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life and...
Dihanna can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, home modification, light cleaning, respite care, hospice services & more
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Gabrielle M.


Lakewood, WA

$20-42/hr4 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I work in Education during the week, but I am also a college student. I work in Behavioral Health/Special Education and am comfortable working with kiddos who have special needs or require extra support.
Gabrielle can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

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Stevi K.


Tacoma, WA

$29/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caring Companion

My name is Stevi Rose and I am a current nursing student and CNA, HCA, CPR/ BLS certified with over 10 years experience working with seniors and adults with special needs. I helped managed a HUD certified senior independent living facility for 8 years and have experience working with adults with developmental disabilities as...
Stevi can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Roseline M.


Tacoma, WA

$14-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Caregiver, Helper

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm experience in caring for children and adults. Mother of four and Granny to 5. I helped with both parents and special needs older brother. I'm reliable, honest, and hardworking. I was employed at a daycare, too many children to be exposed to, so now looking for employment. Full time work is what I desire. I love helping those...
Roseline can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Ingrid W.


Tacoma, WA

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

Cheerful And Passionate

I have experienced cared for Geriatric Patients with special needs from toileting, medications, feeding, transferring them from bed to chair or go outside for some activities and visiting doctors appointment.
Ingrid can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning
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Nana H.


Tacoma, WA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

20+years As A Certified Nursing Assistant!! Plus Youth & Family Peer Counselor Certified!!

Work with a wide diversity of families diagnosed with mental disabilities. Dementia, Down Syndrome, Bipolar disorder, Multiple sclerosis, post traumatic stress, brain injuries, drug & alcohol issues... and many more!!

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Steilacoom, WA

Shae B.

5.0

Shae (Nashae) seemed to fit into our family dynamic from the first time we spoke to her. We put our potential nannies through a 4-step interview process (phone interview, face-to-face interview, check clearances and call references, and a training day (2-3 hours). Again, she met our expectations...

- Mary Cait M.

Glenvette B.

5.0

Sherell has cared for my daughter since she was a baby. She is now 7 years old and has learned and grown so much under the care of Sherell.

- Quiana M.

Alyssa C.

5.0

Very professional, kids really enjoyed her company!

- Morgan M.

Amy B.

5.0

Amy is wonderful! She made watching our 1 year old son easy from the first communication we had with her and beyond. She is prompt, responsive and engaged well with our son (despite his teething). We highly recommend Amy and look forward to having her watch our son again soon.

- Emily W.

Chelsea J.

5.0

Chelsea was wonderful with our 3 month old daughter. She was very flexible with our scheduling needs. She provided great care for our daughter, while keeping her engaged and entertained.

- Baillie L.

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