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Tacoma, WA
24 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I love children with special needs, they are so full of life and pure. I have experience with Autism, dwarfism, and feeding tubes. I am very patient and lovely and would very much love to work for you with your family.
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Autism, Dwarfism
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Tacoma, WA
27 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$15-$25/hour
I have experience working with children with ADD/ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, emotional/behavioral disorders, developmental delays, and physical disabilities. I also have experience working with children who are developmentally accelerated and have above-average... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome,...
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Tacoma, WA
46 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$15-$25/hour
I have worked with special needs adults for 26 years. Currently, I work with a young woman with special needs, part-time. I loved working with my clients and helping them. It is fulfilling and very rewarding to see them learn and grow to their fullest potential.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Mental Retardation,...
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Tacoma, WA
24 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$10-$25/hour
I am a mother of three. I have a daughter and a set of twin boys. I work with Clover Park school district as a sub para and work with a lot of children. I am also in the Army reserves. I started watching children when I was 9 years old, helping my stepmom watch... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis
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Tacoma, WA
20 years old
0 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
I have worked as a nanny with a 4-year-old that had an anger problem. It was ADHD. I have a sister that has a bipolar disability. I help my grandpa that has autism. My god grandpa, I was his care taker. He had an oxygen tub. I cooked for him, clean his house, changed his tub.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Deafness, Food Allergies
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Tacoma, WA
36 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$5-$10/hour
I have worked in several different child care center's where we have had special needs children. I have also been a CNA, working in a hospital setting, caring for pediatrics up to geriatrics.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Food Allergies, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation
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Tacoma, WA
22 years old
4 years experience
Part-time
$5-$15/hour
I worked for an agency that catered to adults that had developmental disabilities. I did daily activities(grocery shopping, errands, bowling, movies, etc.), programs (helping them clean, cook, and live as normal and independent life as possible, and also helped... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Cerebral Palsy,...
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Tacoma, WA
40 years old
1 year experience
Full-time
$20-$25/hour
I had a chance to care for a young adult with severe OCD and cerebral palsy. I have had a soft spot in caring for children and would love to be able to do it again.
Experienced with ages: Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Obesity, Spinal Cord Injury
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Tacoma, WA
29 years old
0 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
I have been exposed to people with special needs through my experience in assisting in classrooms with children with mainly visual impairment, but sometimes other disabilities were included. I have also taken time to study different disabilities out of my own interest... More>
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Dyslexia, Epilepsy, Mental Retardation, Mobility Challenges, Speech Delay
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Tacoma, WA
52 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$5-$15/hour
I have worked and cared for children normal and with special needs in a hospital setting and also in-home. Children are such a treat to be around. I am an excellent cook and take time to listen to what they have to say.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Cystic Fibrosis, Developmental Delays, Diabetes,...
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Tacoma, WA
26 years old
5 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I currently work part time doing ABA therapy with children with Autism. I also am a care provider for an adult female through the Department of Developmental Disabilities. Over the past eight years I have worked off and on with both children and adults with special... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome
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Tacoma, WA
19 years old
4 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I don't have experience with children with special needs. I am willing to learn. I don't take very long to understand things and I don't see why this subject would be any different. I am confident in myself. I always try to help when I'm asked. If there's a will,... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
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Tacoma, WA
20 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
While working for a public preschool; I encountered children who had special needs. I always enjoyed working with these children because they always needed more one-on-one assistance, which gave us a chance to bond as care-giver and child.
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Food Allergies, Obesity, Speech Delay
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Tacoma, WA
55 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$15-$25/hour
My son has Down syndrome. He had a heart defect, has a hearing loss and vision limitations but is good with bifocals. We seem to have been through it all. He is now 30 and lives in a L'Arche community for which I am truly grateful to God! I know how special all... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia,...
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Joyce B. New!
Tacoma, WA
59 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I have run a large foster home for special needs girls with behavior disorders for 15 years and am now wanting to wind down a bit. I have lots of recreational experience, compassion and understanding for those who have these challenges in life.
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Cystic Fibrosis,...
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Tacoma, WA
28 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$10-$25/hour
I have worked as a caregiver for children between the ages of 5 and 17. I deeply enjoy what I do and I would be honored to keep up the love and care that I provide to children.
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Cancer, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, Food Allergies, Mental Illness,...
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Tacoma, WA
21 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have 1+ years experience in Skilled Nursing and In-Home Care. Especially in Developmentally disabled patients.
Experienced with ages: Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Heart Defects, Mental Illness, Mental...
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Tacoma, WA
24 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
My experience with special needs is not a lot, I have cared for one young boy who had several things wrong with him, unknown to me what the problems were. To my knowledge he was a 5-year-old boy, but his brain and physical appearance was actually a 2-year-old.... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: Developmental Delays, Mental Retardation, Mobility Challenges, Speech Delay
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Jamie G. New!
Tacoma, WA
33 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$10-$25/hour
I have 13 years care giving experience. I have all the credentials needed for employment with any agency. I have cared for many children and adults with different special needs. I have a passion for this work. I am a very trusting, motivated, hard working woman... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness,...
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Tacoma, WA
47 years old
4 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I love the chance to help seniors. They have given so much, and now, they need help.
Experienced with ages: Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Fragile X, Mobility Challenges
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Tacoma, WA
26 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$10-$45/hour
I have been an ABA behavioral and developmental therapist for autistic children for the past five years. I have also been a Washington State licensed caregiver for special needs foster kids.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Developmental Delays,...
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Tacoma, WA
56 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$10-$25/hour
I have cared for my young grandson, who has been unable to eat by mouth, talk, or walk since he was 1 years old. He was tube fed, and I administered his daily, and nightly drugs to him. He had CP, mental retardation, and a slight delay. He weighed apprx. 80 lbs. I... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Aspergers, Asthma, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Fetal Alcohol...
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Tacoma, WA
23 years old
4 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I have experience working with elderly persons for about two years now and catering to their needs. I have recently gained the knowledge and experience in working with special needs persons specializing in autism and mental retardation. I am very passionate about... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cystic Fibrosis, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies, Mental Illness, Mental...
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Tacoma, WA
24 years old
5 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have been taking care of children and disabled persons for about five years now. I love doing what I do and I enjoy making a difference in their lives.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome
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Tacoma, WA
23 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have a little cousin who I look after who has Down syndrome who is now 9. I used to care for a little boy with special needs who is now 5 and a friend of the family who has polio and is 64 years old. I've also cared for my grandfather who has been sickly for... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies, Mobility Challenges
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Last Login: Within 5 months
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