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Stephanie C.


Tenino, WA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Animals And Children Are My Passion!

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I am 28 years old and I have babysat the majority of my life with younger siblings, nephews, and family friends, I volunteered with special needs children in high school, so I am a little experienced in that area as well. I am also a certified home care aide and have been care-giving for about 3 years. I also do alot of...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Lauren B.


Olympia, WA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Lauren - Part-time Caregiver

5.0

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am 24 years old and just moved to Maui. I am in my last year of "virtual" grad school earning my Masters in Education with a focus in Special Education. I have been a nanny for years and previously worked at a preschool and daycare center. I have had a lot of experience with infants, toddlers, children and teenagers and have...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lauren is an awesome babysitter with a very warm heart. You can tell she really cares for the little ones. She is patient and kind. She enjoys having fun with the kids and the kids enjoyed spending time with her. She is super punctual: there wasn't a single day she...

Young Geun C.

I am currently pursuing my Master's in Special Education at Sierra Nevada College. I have had experience caring and teaching lessons to students with disabilities. I am very PATIENT, dependable and looking to gain some extra experience outside of school.
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Kaia T.


Olympia, WA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Sitter :)

4.3

(4)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have several years of childcare experience, from nannying for families, to working with kids with special needs, to practically running the children's ministry at my home church. Children are my passion and I love to work with them, help nurture, develop, and care for them! It's truly my favorite thing ever! I have nannying...
Kaia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
5.0
"Kaia is such a delight! She is kind, thoughtful, and quick on her feet. She is even tempered in stressful situations. She's super respectful of schedules, preferences, and rolls with the punches. I appreciated her professionalism, as well as her willingness to...

Sam C.

Hey there! Growing up my mom has been a social worker who works with kids with special needs, so I have TONS of experience from helping her, I assisted with many special needs carnivals, down syndrome buddy walks, and many programs and organizations teamed up for kids with special needs.
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Jessica M.


Olympia, WA

$35-45/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Household Manager And Teacher

As an experienced house manager and mom of twins, I understand the importance of creating a well-organized, loving, and nurturing home environment. With a Master's degree in Teaching ESL and over 10 years of teaching experience, I bring a professional, educational perspective to household management. My ability to multitask,...
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Audrey R.


Olympia, WA

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Energized Sitter

CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR. Hello, all! My name is Audrey. I am an energized sitter with over 10 years of experience. With my extensive background in childcare, I am confident I can provide your little ones with a safe, fun and stimulating environment. I am a certified elementary and special education teacher,...
Audrey can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Mariama J.


Centralia, WA

$18-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

A special needs can range from people with Autism Asperger syndrome, cerebral palsy, Down symptoms, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, dysgraphia, blindness, deafness, ADHD, and cystic fibrosis. They can also include cleft lips and missing limbs. Assisted Resident of a private complex in their everyday chorus performed duties...
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Nikita F.


Olympia, WA

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Childcare & Companionship!

My name is Nikita, I also go by Kita. I am very kid friendly, with lots of enthusiasm and experience. I've taken care of my nieces and nephews of all age groups, my coworker's toddlers, and my younger siblings for around 6-7 years now. I also have house watched, and dog watched for family friends. I have no fear of animals, I am...
Nikita can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I am very passionate about caring for people who are not able to take care of themselves. I give all my efforts in all I do to make these class of people feel very normal and loved. What I do is more of a passion than money making. I believe in putting a smile on someone's else face. I love listening to them and reassuring them...
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Christine M.


Centralia, WA

$25-35/hr9 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant, Special needs caregiver

Come receive 1:1 personalized care for quality of life and age in place with comprehensive compassionate care with medication assistance, I who have worked in specialized nursing facilities to resident managers in adult family homes
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Kaitlyn S.


Olympia, WA

$23-28/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

I have 6 years of experience working with a boy with special needs. I nannied 2 little girls last year, but they are now in school. I am a stay at home mom of 3 (2 in school, one part time) I'm looking to have another little one at my house a couple days a week (that way I'm available for pickup and drops offs for school!)
Kaitlyn can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Lauren W.


Olympia, WA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Creative, Warm, And Highly Experienced Tutor And Childcare Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am an educator with several years of experience, and have an MEd in Adult Education and a BA in Elementary Education. I have experience tutoring all grades from pre-K through 12, and with a variety of special needs. Subjects I have tutored include algebra, geometry, reading, writing, biology, history, English as a second...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Emma H.


Olympia, WA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Hello! My names Emma, I'm 29 and looking for a part time nannying job, weekdays if possible. I have been babysitting my nieces and and nephew since I was 12 years old and have had experience working in childcare including my job right now as a nanny for a wonderful family. I am first-aid/CPR certified. I love animals! I also...
Emma can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Stella L.


Olympia, WA

$17-22/hr4 yrs exp

Local Childcare Provider

Hello friends! My name is Stella. I am a 20-year-old college student living in and local to the Olympia area, and I am a childcare provider with around four years of experience working with toddlers and school age children. I have worked consistently with a few families over the years, working with up to two children and...
Stella can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Tina W.


Centralia, WA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Specialty In Developmental Disabilities

20 years professional experience w/ adults. 6 years experience; granddaughter w/ autism, I wouldn't change a thing. Care a lot about people w/ special needs.
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Amanda C.


Olympia, WA

$17-25/hr4 yrs exp

I'm a special education teacher (OSD) who is looking for summer time work. I worked in elementary resource for 3 years and middle school resource and DLC for 1 year. I'd love to chat!
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Carissa T.


Olympia, WA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable, Experienced Mom, Early Ed, Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there. Experienced caretaker and mother of two, ages 9 and 14, one with ASD/sensory needs. Have been sitting since I was 13 and working in early education since the age of 16, as my mother was an early education and behavioral needs specialist herself. Have served as a longer term live-in nanny for two families as well during...
Carissa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

I am a humble, caring, loving, creative and professional centered individual. Caring for people it does not come by chance, but it's God given gift to serve people in need. I am a perceptive person who works under no supervision, but who can work under any pressure. I also posses a good cooking skills that help develop different...

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