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Jaeda C.


Vashon, WA

$23-45/hr

Reliable Nanny And Caretaker Ready For Work!

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Hello I am 23 years old and I have a strong passion and lengthy experience working with children. I have spent the past couple of years working at outdoor educational camps for children in all age ranges. I also have experience working at a special needs camp so I am open to working with all backgrounds and abilities. In my...
Jaeda can also help with: Mobility assistance, personal care, dementia, companionship
Skills:

CPR

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Courtney M.


Seattle, WA

$34/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Experienced Nanny Available

5.0

(9)

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! My name is Courtney. I have been providing childcare for about 13 years. I have extensive experience with children of all age groups, and children with special needs. I have worked at a children's summer camp as a counselor, so I feel comfortable watching several children at a time. I especially love working with...
Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Courtney has worked with us for the past 15 months and we couldn't recommend her more. Dependable. Loyal. Trustworthy. Kindhearted. She is truly what you want in a nanny. We hired Courtney when our daughter was 4 weeks old, she has been with us full-time and...

Christina F.

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Daniela P.


Federal Way, WA

$25-40/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Dani and I'm 24 years old. I started nannying since I was 16. I have a lot of experience with 6 months old and up to 15 years old. I also have experience with special needs care such as blind, Down syndrome, adhd, asperger syndrome/autism and more. I love being around kids, having fun and making them laugh, I like...
Daniela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Dani this summer to provide child care for our 12yo and 9yo because all the summer camps were closed due to COVID. Dani communicated well and worked with our schedule. She was very professional with the kids. She kept them on schedule with things we asked...

Shane S.

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Robin E.


Seattle, WA

$42/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny for Infants, Toddlers & School Aged Children

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm a fully Covid Vaccinated and go by all the guidelines. I'm looking for a summer nanny position 30-35 hrs a week. I have a 7 yr old son that is actually my great nephew that we adopted. He will be going into the second grade. I enjoy taking the kids to parks or zoo, beach, picnic's .. doing art projects. I have dependable...
Robin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Robin has been one of the most dependable and reliable caregivers we've hired to watch our kids. We hired her so we would have someone responsible in place when our kids got home from school. We never had to worry about Robin not being at the bus stop on time to...

Mike P.

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Elizabeth C.


Seattle, WA

$31/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Daycare Worker & Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Growing up I was the oldest of 10 kids. From age 11 I have been changing diapers, giving baths, cooking & cleaning, picking up kids from school, entertaining, and taking kids to the park. Kids love how much of a goofy clown I can be. One of my siblings is nonverbal Autistic, and I have a set of twin sisters who were preemies,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is wonderful with pets and kids! Everybody loves her and she has the sweetest personality. She knows exactly how to care for and entertain little ones and I would trust her with any of my pets or kids. "

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Kylie T.


Tacoma, WA

$30/hr10 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, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Kylie took care of our toddler during the pandemic under trying circumstances with both of us working from home. She was a wonderful nanny- loving, responsible, and an excellent communicator. Her background in teaching was evident as she always engaged our daughter...

Nyles S.

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Amy B.


Tacoma, WA

$20-50/hr10 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, 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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Ploythanakarn C.


Federal Way, WA

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi Families! My name is Presli, a 29-year-old. I'm currently caring for two sweet baby girls (16 months old) in a shared family arrangement since they were 6 months old. I'm not just a nanny-I'm a partner in your child's development! I'm passionate about creating fun, loving. With over 8 years of experience, I've worked with...
Ploythanakarn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Ploythanakarn for short term positions (Saturday-Sunday) She is awesome nanny we ever had. She's patient and helps my son learn a bunch. My son is always bouncing around and has trouble focusing, but she's really patient. She's not just nice, she also...

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Hottensiah K.


Federal Way, WA

$20/hr3 yrs exp

I am an African lady, mature. I enjoy working with the elderly and special care needs individuals. I am friendly, easy going and I respect others.
5.0
"Hottensiah is a very caring and capable caregiver. She has excellent skills and is always looking for ways to improve. She is very reliable and trustworthy. She is also a very good cook, and prepares healthy meals. I recommend her highly. "

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Nguyen N.


Seattle, WA

$34-36/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I am a mature, responsible and reliable nanny with 10 years experience. I have experience with kids from newborn to 12-year-old. I have the most experience with infants and toddlers. I simply love children, love caring for them and find them fascinating, and I am seeking further nanny work to continue doing what I love and...
Nguyen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We have worked with Rinny on a few occasions for backup care, and she’s been great! She’s punctual, reliable, and completely unflappable. Every day she has worked with our son she came with a plan for an outing to keep our son engaged, learning, and entertained....

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Xenia G.


Kent, WA

$15-29/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Experienced babysitter. I have 6 years of hands- on experience taking care of children from 6 months to 12 years providing as a dance teacher, in home children care and household manager. Kind and energetic individual skills. Focused on family values y respectful parenting. - availability: weekend/ week day after 5 p.m. -I...
Xenia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"She is an excellent worker, responsible and very committed."

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Anne K.


Tacoma, WA

$30-41/hr6 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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Alisha Y.


Federal Way, WA

$36/hr10 yrs exp

As A Nurturer I Am Passionate About Caring For People

Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

I'm a very dependable, patient, compassionate, & thoughtful individual who has over 17 years of experience caring for children with special needs, seniors, & adults who require assistance. I pride myself on my integrity, reliability, being organized, sincere, conscientious, & a diligent multi-tasker. A bit of my history as a...
Alisha can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alisha watched our young son, S., when he was two years old. She was very reliable, kind and great with our son. She took frequent walks and played outdoors with him and was always engaging with him. We definitely recommend her for childcare!"

Natalia P.

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Alisha Y.


Federal Way, WA

$35-50/hr9 yrs exp

As A Nurturer I'm Passionate About Caring For People

I'm a very dependable, patient, compassionate, & thoughtful woman who has 14 years of experience caring for seniors, adults, & children who require assistance with various health conditions/special needs. I've worked with individuals with Alzheimer's, stroke, cancers, macular degeneration, diabetes, auto-immune conditions,...
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Salaovea V.


Seattle, WA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hello. I am a mother of 5 children. I have been working as a caregiver for over 20 years on and off. I am very reliable and need less supervision. I have worked for elderly's of all kinds from Dementia, Total-care, cancer , hospice and not limited to companion. I am very honest and hardworking. I am very very compassionate at...
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Nadeshka F.


Federal Way, WA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full And Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Nadeshka, I'm 40 years old. I been working with kids of all ages for over 13 years (I have five of my own) I have plenty of experience with infants, toddlers , middle age teenagers, twins and nanny share. I am bilingual (English/Spanish) I have CPR First Aid and Caregiver Certifications. I can assist children...
Nadeshka can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

CNA

5.0
"If Nadeshka watches your child, consider yourself lucky. Her attention and relationship building with children is unmatched. I feel like I am ruined now because I compare all childcare/daycare centers to Nadeshka and nothing will ever live up to her. She watched my...

Jeremy L.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been a private nanny for 2 years for 5 children (3 at a time) and have experience with special need toddlers. Prior to nannying I taught Sunday school and was an Awanas leader. I have a passion for living life to its fullest. I love crafts, and "field trips" and making the most out of any day. I went to school for my EMT...
Jennifer can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Joyce C.


Federal Way, WA

$21-26/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver For Children And Adults With Special Needs .Have Experience Working With The E

I have worked as a caregiver for both elderly and young clients of various needs helping with all activities of Daily Living. l have also worked in Adult family homes. I have 10 years experience from abroad and 3 years from within. I have good interpersonal skills. I am able to do housekeeping as well as administration of first...
Joyce can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Kelly C.


Seattle, WA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

I'm experienced in caring for and working with the disability community. I have past experience with home care and education with children with disabilities. I am looking to be more connected to the disability community, caring for children and supporting families with special needs children. Currently I work as an assistant...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Elizabeth C.


Seattle, WA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

ADHD & ASD Tutor Or Babysitter

Well experienced caring for children with Asthma, ASD, ADHD, Preemies, allergies, and learning disabilities.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Vashon, WA

Courtney M.

5.0

Our kids love Courtney!!! And we do too!! It's very clear that she takes her professional role seriously. She loves kids and she understands them. We are deeply grateful for all she gives our family!!!

- Megan B.

Daniela P.

5.0

We hired Dani this summer to provide child care for our 12yo and 9yo because all the summer camps were closed due to COVID. Dani communicated well and worked with our schedule. She was very professional with the kids. She kept them on schedule with things we asked for like limiting screen time. She...

- Shane S.

Robin E.

5.0

Robin has been one of the most dependable and reliable caregivers we've hired to watch our kids. We hired her so we would have someone responsible in place when our kids got home from school. We never had to worry about Robin not being at the bus stop on time to greet our children and watch them...

- Mike P.

Elizabeth C.

5.0

She is wonderful with pets and kids! Everybody loves her and she has the sweetest personality. She knows exactly how to care for and entertain little ones and I would trust her with any of my pets or kids.

- Care member

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.

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