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Mikayla L.


University Place, WA

$17-25/hr

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I have never cared for special needs children professionally but I do have personal experience caring for my autistic cousin and other children my grandmother was caring for professionally. I have been learning ASL from my grandmother as well since I was about 13. I can offer patience, accommodation, and understanding to...

James R.


Tacoma, WA

$25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Happiness Architect: Building Joyful Moments!

5.0

(2)

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"James is reliable and super attentive to children of various ages. Even in settings where is he caring for multiple children at once, he makes sure each individual child receives special attention and care to be seen, and heard. I am so grateful to have him as a...

Nandita K.

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Andrea M.


Puyallup, WA

$17-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Patient And Craft Extraordinaire

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a college graduate with a major in Speech Pathology. I have held many positions, including a teacher's assistant within a severe/profound special education classroom. I also have my Speech Pathology Assistant license, and have previous experience in teletherapy. I am compassionate and am willing to learn even more with...
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Kylie T.


Tacoma, WA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

4.3

(4)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My greatest passion in life is caring for and educating children. I was a nanny for several families for over 10 years, spent 17 years as a high school French teacher, and am a step mom to five kids. I am excited to dedicate my passion to the right family full or part time. I have experience with children of all ages from...
Kylie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"We interviewed Kylie both on the phone and in person. We found her to be personable and kind. She was wonderful when interacting with our son. We had three fantastic candidates and had to make the challenging decision in choosing one. It was exceedingly difficult...

Ruby B.

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Kathryn H.


Tacoma, WA

$20-25/hr • 10 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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Jordan R.


Tacoma, WA

$25-27/hr • 8 yrs exp

College Educated Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello there, I have extensive experience working with children from all ages including infants. I worked as babysitter for multiple years, as well as worked as a teacher for daycare (age group starting at 3 months). I am currently a SPED para educator for the Clover Park School District. I have experience with general ed and...
Jordan can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Jordan helped us out when we needed part time care of our 2 and 7 year old children. She was very responsive to me over text, and showed up on time. She has a warm and loving style. Jordan took time to engage my daughter in reading, which I appreciated! We would...

Tracy R.

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Chelsea J.


Dupont, WA

$17-30/hr • 2 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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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Julienne J.


Tacoma, WA

$20-50/hr • 9 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: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Julienne is hard working, diligent, compassionate and empathetic. She takes her responsibilities very seriously and is committed to getting her responsibilities done with excellence. She is trustworthy, energetic and a joy to be around. She is a really great...

Ron J.

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Anne K.


Tacoma, WA

$30-41/hr • 6 yrs exp

Experienced and reliable caregiver with five years of experience. I have gained skills and knowledge in providing care to elderly and people with special needs. My in-home care services come highly recommended by my clients and their families.
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Grace B.


Lakewood, WA

$23/hr • 7 yrs exp

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

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Grace was very punctual and did exactly what I asked. Super kind and really went the extra mile in taking care of my kids, picking them up for daycare and making sure they went to bed alright. Would definitely hire again, thanks Grace!"

Brittany And Ian F.

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Alyssa C.


Tacoma, WA

$40/hr • 10 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: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alyssa is amazing! Safety is #1 for me and I have always known she is so responsible and takes great care with our girls. "

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Amy B.


Tacoma, WA

$20-50/hr • 10 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, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

CNA

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...

Emily W.

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Stevi K.


Tacoma, WA

$29/hr • 10 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, light cleaning, errands, transportation
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

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Ofa M.


Lakewood, WA

$25-50/hr • 2 yrs exp

I'm 22 Years Of Age And I'm Looking For A job

When I first started as a caregiver in Reno NV . It was my first time experience as a caregiver . We worked with different kind of clients and teenagers with special needs. I've been working with this company for 1year and months. It was a great experience and | loved working with them but I had to move to a different state. My...
Ofa can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning
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Robyn G.


Tacoma, WA

$18-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Upbeat

I am a Area Supervisor for a big corporation caring for clients with developmental disabilities. I have been in the field for 20+ years and I enjoy assisting clients with living their best lives. I have grown up with a family member with down syndrome as well as a family member with Alzheimer/dementia both in our home. This is...
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Josephine M.


Tacoma, WA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Over 21 Years Experience With Special Needs Individuals.

I have a keen interest in interacting and caring for people with various disabilities. I have spent a big part of my employment history taking care of people. I have served in many capacities in this field. Please give me a chance to share my skills and experience while I take care of you or your family member.
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Rachael C.


Tacoma, WA

$20-50/hr • 15 yrs exp

Loving Nanny.

I'd describe my personality as patient, enthusiastic, and kind. I'm looking for a job that is happy, educational, and fulfilling. I started working with kids when I was 16 years old and took my first babysitting job. In my spare time, I like to spend time with my three dogs at parks and beaches. One thing you should know...
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Autumn W.


Tacoma, WA

$25-30/hr • 6 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...
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Kennedy K.


Tacoma, WA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Bestcare Provider

I'm very compassionate, reliable hard working, I treat my clients with dignity, very humble polite, and fun to be around, I work with all sorts of people having worked for 16yrs taking care of people have worked in Hospitals, nursing homes, adult family homes, one on one care in private homes
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Sbeydy C.


Tacoma, WA

$21-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hi! Thank you for reading my bio. I have experience working with children of all ages as I am the oldest child in a very large family. I have also tutored children ages 10-15 for after school programs, I have worked with special needs children through special olympics for 3 years and love to keep children active and entertained....
Sbeydy can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in University Place, WA

James R.

5.0

James is reliable and super attentive to children of various ages. Even in settings where is he caring for multiple children at once, he makes sure each individual child receives special attention and care to be seen, and heard. I am so grateful to have him as a friend I can depend on for my child...

- Nandita K.

Kylie T.

5.0

Kylie is a terrific childcare professional. She communicates clearly, is kind, and shares in our child's interests. She is a responsible and safe driver. We are grateful to have found Kylie.

- Gabrielle P.

Kathryn H.

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 patience and kindness show every time...

- Alexandra M.

Jordan R.

5.0

We hired Jordan three times to watch our toddler and newborn while I was recovering from surgery. My toddler enjoyed spending time with her doing arts and crafts and learning activities. She was very sweet and gentle with the girls and I would gladly hire her again and recommend her!

- Eunice C.

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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