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Jane M.


Tacoma, WA

$19-24/hr7 yrs exp

Am Patient, A Good Listener And Enjoy Working Closely With Others - Especially

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I have learnt how to be patient and listen and be supportive, also professional and responsible to do my duty and take care of them both. Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential for working in care. Also being able to listen and understand allows you to be an efficient carer.
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Chelsea M.


Tacoma, WA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Flexible Nanny/Sitter

Thank you for checking out my profile! My name is Chelsea, I am 35 years old and I have more than 15 years of experience raising and caring for children of all ages. Previously I worked as a full time nanny for an amazing family with 2 kids ages 1&3. As a teenager I worked as a nanny and as an assistant pre school teacher. I...
Chelsea can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
I have a 6-year-old brother who has special needs, basically since he was born. I have help my mom, in taking care of him. I took a child development class that worked with special needs in a high school. I have taken exceptional child classes and I currently am.
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Gabrielle M.


Lakewood, WA

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Behavior Technician

Hi, my name is Elle. :) I work as a Behavior Technician in an educational setting. I have worked at a day facility for adults with special needs as well. I am pretty comfortable and familiar with the needs of these types of jobs. If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'm never sure what to put in bios....
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Noriza Fe L.


Tacoma, WA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Nar Certificate Only , Cpr,

6yrs experience of children have diagnosed care ADD/ADHD age 0-17, Experienced with normal children And im a single mother for two children now they are adult one is military she is 25 and my son 15 yr old. I have experienced taking care of adults / senior with Add/adhd from 40-85 yr old If your willing me just give me a text...
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April M.


Dupont, WA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I'm a medical assistant that is going to college for further education in Nursing. I'd describe my personality as nurturing, positive, and supportive. I like working with kids because they bring out the kid in me! They remind me to be in the moment, enjoy nature, get fresh air, and laugh a lot! I love encouraging them,...
April can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Grace K.


Tacoma, WA

$15-30/hr6 yrs exp

Grace Kretschmann

Hello, my name is Grace. I have had six years of experience working with children with special needs. I am reliable and have a caring heart. I have CPR/FIRST AIDE certifications. I enjoy reading and doing outdoor activities. I have worked with many different children whether it be in the severe and profound category.
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Amanda F.


Tacoma, WA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

I have worked with developmentally delayed children and children on various ends of the autism spectrum. I have training in educating children with the Rapid Prompting Method, which works extraordinarily well for children who are non-verbal and/or have autism.
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Kate P.


Tacoma, WA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Full or Part-Time Nanny Available

Hello! My name is Kate, and I live on the Gig Harbor area. During the week I work with students who have special needs as a pediatric occupational therapy practitioner for a local school district, and in an outpatient pediatric clinic over summer breaks. Prior to becoming an OT practitioner, I was a career nanny for 20+ years,...
Kate can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a caregiver with 2 years experience who loves giving care. Health department has been my area of interest and I just love working with my clients .
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Caitlin V.


Tacoma, WA

$13-20/hr

Babysitter/Part Time Caregiver Available

I love working with special needs children, teens, and adults, and am going to college to become a Special Needs Teacher. I was a teachers assistant for our special needs program at my high school this past year and have worked with special needs teens every day. I also have an autistic cousin whom I babysit often.
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Anabel S.


Tacoma, WA

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as kind, caring, loving, and being a fun person. I've worked as a CNA since 2013. In my spare time, I like to spend time with my husband and 2 kids. We all like to go for long walks and explore new parks in the state. One thing you should know about me is I'm a caring and patient person. I love...
Anabel can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

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Colin M.


Tacoma, WA

$14-24/hr4 yrs exp

currently a special needs care provider through DDA. my hours have recently went down so joined care. com go get some more hours. I have a pretty open schedule and willing to work weekends!
Colin can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Calvin N.


Tacoma, WA

$26-40/hr2 yrs exp

Special Need Caregiver

As I sit down to pen down the chapters of my life, I am filled with a sense of humility and gratitude for the experiences that have shaped me into the caregiver I am today. Each encounter with a client with special needs has been a lesson in empathy, resilience, and unconditional love. This is the story of my journey as a...
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Autumn W.


Tacoma, WA

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hello. I currently work with Tacoma public schools as a paraeducator for the last 6 years. I work with the special needs grade k-5. Over the years I have helped with g tube feedings, speech delays, autism, Down syndrome and many other things. I have such a love for kids in need! I would love to hear from you further regarding...

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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Rachel C.


Tacoma, WA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Your Kids Dream Nanny/sitter

New to Tacoma and Looking for a Wonderful Family to Work With! Working with children and infants is my true passion. After spending the last four years exploring other careers, I've realized that nothing is as fulfilling as being a nanny. I absolutely loved working with my previous family, and the kids loved me just as...
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Megan P.


Tacoma, WA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nurturing Educator, Mother To Be

I've been a special education teacher in Puyallup since 2012. Before that, I worked in a childcare facility and babysat children from 6 months old - 5 years old while attending college. I love all children but have special expertise with children with special needs like deafness, ADHD, Asperger, and other disabilities.
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Desiree Z.


Tacoma, WA

$22-50/hr10 yrs exp

Having grown up with 2 brothers with fragile x syndrome one more sever than the other and a son with ADHD I've had many years of experience with kiddos who learn at a different pace than others. It's a gift to be able to see the world through their eyes.
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Adela V.


Lakewood, WA

$17-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Adela! My favorite thing to do is to help others. I enjoy making people smile. I'm very caring, reliable & respectful. I've been a nursing assistant for a little over a year now & I absolutely love it. I've been babysitting since I was 14 years old, Ive watched infants - teens & elderly. Please reach out, hope to...

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