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Chelsea J.


Dupont, WA

$10-30/hr2 yrs exp

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

5.0

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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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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Claudia A.


Yelm, WA

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

About me I am really a nice person, very patience, happy, sometimes shy and quite, but just for a while, and organized person in matters of my job (working with children) funny, easygoing, with great manners. I like to respect your space as a family, your culture and be honest. The most important in my life is my family, which I...
Claudia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Marcela was hired as a permanent-casual Nanny to help look after our 4 children, all under the age of 12, she prepared food for the children and also to help with the house keeping. Marcela was totally reliable and assisted us well beyond what was expected of her...

Raymond H.

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Bethany G.


Olympia, WA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

In my 12 years of experience, I have worked with children from 3-17 years old. I studied psychology with a focus in applied behavior analysis working with children with Autism. My work experience is with special needs and normal functioning children in a variety of settings. I love to find new ways to make learning fun. I enjoy,...
Bethany can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My children adore Bethany. With her background she has been able to teach me how to pick up on some of my child's anxiety cues and my children feel very at ease with her. I would hire her as a live in nanny in a heartbeat if I could!"

Brooke M.

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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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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

Catherine K.

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Alexandra D.


Olympia, WA

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

I am a locally located state employee with bachelors and graduate degrees, and I nannied all through college! I continue to take on small care assignments since I miss being around kiddos so often! I take a child-led approach and regularly encourage them to expand their confidence and skills. I'm not afraid to get messy with...
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Pamela J.


Olympia, WA

$16-25/hr6 yrs exp

Loving Educated Care/Support

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm happy to care for all of your loved one's needs and I have the education and the background to do so successfully. I understand the emotional and physical toll that it can take taking care of a loved one. I'm a compassionate and sensitive person that understands the importance of maintaining as much personal Independence and...
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Carly M.


Olympia, WA

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My background is in working with youth, and I have experience working with people on the autism spectrum, down syndrome, ADHD and behavioral challenges. I am able to follow provided behavior supports. I am capable monitoring activities, preparing meals, changing of clothes and assisting in the bathroom. I have a very grounded,...
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Marcy B.


Olympia, WA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

My skills include working with special needs kids, tutoring, and addressing big feelings. I have years of professional training in early childhood and elementary education and deescalation.
Marcy can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

I have worked with 3-24-year-olds who have special needs and cared for them. I would like to expand my knowledge and help anyone in need of help
Daniela can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands & more
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Sara B.


Lacey, WA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Sara and I live in Lacey, Washington. I'm glad you're on my profile! I love children, so I feel that childcare is an extremely important job and getting the chance to nurture and help a child grow is truly special. I have extensive experience working with children- I have babysat since I was 11 years old, worked...
Sara can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Macy S.


Olympia, WA

$16-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hello, I've been a nanny for many years and worked with a child with autism. I love to help families out!! thanks
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Addison B.


Olympia, WA

$17-50/hr3 yrs exp

Looking For Extra Part Time Work As A Babysitter Or With Pet Care!

Ive been volunteering in childcare for about 8 years with young children, and more recently have begun babysitting regularly for kids with special needs. I have two part time jobs and online college, and I'm looking for extra work with babysitting and pet care! Im really great with kids of all ages, and I have a pretty flexible...
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Chelsea J.


Dupont, WA

$10-40/hr2 yrs exp

Fun, Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

I have worked with special needs students since I was in high school. Before I relocated to Texas, I worked as a paraeducator at an adaptive programs school from ages 11-21. I have experience in working with kids with autism, bipolar disorder, attachment disorder, and even childhood onset schizophrenia. I believe that special...
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Claire S.


Lacey, WA

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Or Full-Time Caregiver

Hello! I am 24 years old and I have experience in childcare through previous church nursery experience, babysitting, and my current job. I work as a SPED paraeducator during the school year at an elementary school in Lacey, and I am looking for a nanny or frequent babysitting position for the summer and then in the evenings/on...
Claire can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Courtney V.


Olympia, WA

$22-50/hr1 yrs exp

I work as a paraeducator with special needs students at a middle school in our area. I have experience caring for elderly.
I have worked as an Early Childhood Teacher before and l worked with children with special needs. I have experience and it is good to also learn more each and every day as you get to have more experience in the field. Children with special needs are to be cared for with love, patience, kindness and empathy.
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Kaydyn C.


Olympia, WA

$18-50/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter/nanny !

Hi! I'm Kaydyn. I have been babysitting and helping families for a good few years now. I LOVE babysitting/nannying. I'm fluent in ASL as my household family is deaf. I have tons of experience with special needs. I am very flexible and also CPR certified! I would love to help out!
Kaydyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Kiersten S.


Yelm, WA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

My name is Kiersten. I would describe my personality as fun, caring and kind. I am 33 years old, I have an 11-year-old son diagnosed with ADHD, ODD and is waiting to be tested to see if he's on the spectrum. I also have 2 step daughters that are 13 and 20. I started working with kids when I was 12 years old and could babysit. I...
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Clarissa M.


Olympia, WA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Professional C.N.A.

I have past experience being a nanny, and I have managed group homes for special needs in the past as well. I, for the last six months, I have been a housemate/caregiver to a person with Down's Syndrome. I have now moved to WA as of 4/1/2023.
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Destiny M.


Yelm, WA

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Destiny and I am working towards my psychology degree with online schooling at UNT. I have professionally been working with children for the last 4 years first with in a children's center at a gym and now with an after school tutoring program. I have experience working with babies/toddlers/children/preteens and...
Destiny can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Tenino, WA

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.

Claudia A.

5.0

Claudia is absolutely amazing and we miss her so much. She worked for us in New York City for 2 years. We have 3 girls, 1 with special needs and she was amazing with every one of them. Claudia is a gem and I wish she was still in NYC to stay with our family forever.

- Allyson B.

Bethany G.

5.0

My children adore Bethany. With her background she has been able to teach me how to pick up on some of my child's anxiety cues and my children feel very at ease with her. I would hire her as a live in nanny in a heartbeat if I could!

- Brooke M.

Jessica F.

5.0

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

- Catherine K.

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