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76 special needs caregivers are listed in Tacoma, WA

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Tacoma, WA

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Kate J.


Tacoma, WA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

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Hi there! My name is Kate. I am a trained pediatric nurse practitioner and love working with newborns, infants, children and their families.
Hey, used to be babysitting the toddler with speech delay and autism. It was for me not difficult, found in this child a special smart boy
Hello. I'm Tim. I have been a stay at home dad for the past 18 years. I have an oldest son who recently graduated from SAMI and joined the work force, a delightful special needs 13-year-old daughter (PKS), and possibly one of the most wonderfully wacky 9-year-olds this side of the Rockies. My wife is a full time child...
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Ceresa E.


Tacoma, WA

$15-23/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Seattle Nanny Looking For Families

I am a nanny/babysitter with more than 7 years of childcare experience. I am currently a substitute teacher in Tacoma. Before that, I was a lead teacher in a preschool class. Prior to that, I was a secondary school English teacher in a Rwandan public school with the US Peace Corps. I have experience working at a local preschool....
Ceresa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Shannon D.


Tacoma, WA

$17-22/hr7 yrs exp

I have over 5 years experience working with minor children, including special-needs children. I am CPR and first aid certified. I've worked in private and public settings while caring for children. 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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Grace K.


Tacoma, WA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

I have been the only babysitter in my neighborhood growing up. I have taught on the Navajo Reservation in a special needs classroom for six years. I have worked at summer camps throughout college and high school. I worked at a summer camp with the Salvation Army and Spinia Bifida Camp in Western Pennsylvania.
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Becky E.


Tacoma, WA

$24-30/hr9 yrs exp

Fun And Friendly Nanny

I have been working in childcare for the past nine years. My experience started in a daycare as a teacher, and I started nannying shortly after! I have worked with children of all ages, and have experience caring for multiples as well as children with special needs. As an employee I am punctual, clean, and reliable. As a nanny,...
Becky can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Absydi W.


Tacoma, WA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hey my name is Absydi, I am currently 19 y/o and attending college to become a Medical Assistant. I am the oldest of 3 siblings including twins that are now 7 who I watched and cared for since they were born. My experience includes changing diapers, bottle feeding, bathing, playing, napping, clothing, transportation, etc. I'm...
Absydi can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Alexis K.


Tacoma, WA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Experienced professional who is passionate working with children and as a household manager. I have 10 years of experience and impeccable references as I have worked in classrooms as an educational assistant and in homes as a nanny/ and or house manager. I am a warm and nurturing nanny with experience caring for children from 2...
Alexis can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Enriqua B.


Tacoma, WA

$18-30/hr5 yrs exp

Theatre, Artist And Fun! Oh My!

Hello! I have 5 years of experience working with adolescents and teenagers. From painting, games, and fun theatre activities, to tutoring, writing and literary skills. These are passions of mine I always bring to the table to share with adolescents as this is my group of expertise. I also have experience in the mental health...
Enriqua can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
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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, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Lauren B.


Tacoma, WA

$21-30/hr1 yrs exp

Hi my name is ren. I'm currently 20 and have been working with children on and off since I was 16. My first teaching experience was volunteering with a special needs pre-k program with my high school for over 6 months. Later I completed part of my early childhood education degree and became a floater working with infants- school...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping & more
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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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

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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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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
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Julienne J.


Tacoma, WA

$20-50/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Willing To Watch Kids/pets When I'm Not At Work.

I have volunteered at an after-school tutoring program, as well as babysit a special needs boy before and after school. My mom had an in-home daycare growing up so I have experience being in a daycare as well as providing care to many children. My goal is to be able to financially support myself, while taking real estate...
Julienne can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Ruby J N.


Tacoma, WA

$25-35/hr9 yrs exp

Summer Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm Ruby and am a sophomore at the University of Puget Sound. I am working to become an elementary school teacher with my degree in science. I have been a Babysitter/Nanny for almost 9 years starting at age 11 but am new to Care. com. I have been a swim instructor for both metro parks and currently the Ymca teaching ages...
Ruby J can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Tacoma, WA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 37 reviews of the 76 listed special needs caregivers.