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Heather W.


Bellingham, WA

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Heather

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Hi - My name is Heather and I'm currently living in Bellingham. I've been working with kids since my early twenties and love it. I started by watching neighborhood kids and then began babysitting kids with special needs after receiving my nursing assistance certificate. Over the last few years, I've worked primarily as a...
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Heather B.


Bellingham, WA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

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57 yo RN fed up with health care system. I am now doing live-in care and searching for part time gigs to keep me busy. I am mostly available early AM, intermittently through day and late PM. Wednesday and Thursday all day. 10 years of RN experience Kind, compassionate and reliable Peace
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Colbi J.


Bellingham, WA

$14-25/hr6 yrs exp

Aspiring Environmental Educator

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Children are the best people, in my book, and we definitely have a lot to learn from them. Growing up as the oldest in my family, I have a deep connection with my inner child, which I consider one of my greatest strengths! I have a wide range of care giving experience, from watching young children throughout my life, to teaching...
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Addison W.


Bellingham, WA

$15-50/hr5 yrs exp

Student Seeking Employment!

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Hi! My nickname is Ada, I'm 21 and an English Lit major at WWU. I've been working with children as a nanny/private tutor since I was 16, and I worked as a swim instructor for children from ages 18-21. I'm comfortable with children of any age, as well as children with special needs. My schedule is currently very open and I'm...
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"Ada is AMAZING! Friendly, professional, caring and great with our two pups and almost 2 year old. Ada has babysat, house sat and watched our dogs for a year or so. We highly recommend Ada and are more than...

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Alaina P.


Bellingham, WA

$23-28/hr5 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Babysitter

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I have 5+ years of experience with babysitting and have a wide range of kids that I have worked with (ages ranging from infants up to 12-year-olds). Additionally, I have experience with special needs children as I interned at the Conductive Education Center of Orlando(CECO). I worked with children with specific needs from...
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Devon M.


Blaine, WA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

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I know that one of the most difficult parts about caring for yourself or an individual with complex medical needs is finding someone that you can trust that will use their own due diligence and work to excellence every single time to ensure safety. I have over 15 years of experience caregiving over 10 years of that has been in...
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Josie K.


Blaine, WA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher And Mom Of 2

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I'm an experienced special education teacher and mom with experience supporting a range of needs. I have training in first aid, CPR, and the use of epi pens. I am also a fast learner and feel confident that I can quickly learn how to use any additional or specialized equipment used by your child. I have a food handlers permit...
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Chloe K.


Bellingham, WA

$18-23/hr3 yrs exp

Fun And Loving Sitter!

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Hello I'm Chloe K, I love kids and I have 3 years of experience nannying. I am currently in college at Western Washington University studying Psychology but am originally from Portland OR. I have a car and can help with housekeeping, laundry, groceries, homework, errands, and online learning as well as doing overnights. I have...

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Hi! my name is anna. I have 4 years of experience in personal care! I am PCA and CPR certified. I also have experience with and am open to helping with light housekeeping and cooking/meal preparation. I absolutely love people and all that comes with caring/bonding with them! I first started PCA work at 18 and I've had experience...
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Sierra R.


Bellingham, WA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Graduate Student

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Hi I am a graduate student getting ready to graduate in the fall and looking to help out families this summer. I have experience as a graduate student clinician in speech and language pathology working with many children of all ages and abilities and have worked as an ABA behavior tech and a one-one therapy support.
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Chloe B.


Bellingham, WA

$20-26/hr6 yrs exp

Fun And Educational Nanny

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I have a genuine love for children and a natural ability to connect with them. I am patient, reliable, and dedicated to building a strong, trusting relationship with both the children and their parents. I understand the importance of flexibility and adaptability, as every child is unique and may have different needs. I have...
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Hannah W.


Bellingham, WA

$20-35/hr3 yrs exp

Nursing Student With Years Of Healthcare Experience

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I have been a certified nursing assistant for the last 4 years and am currently a student in nursing school. My most recent job was working at Seattle children's hospital, where I spent time with kids of all ages and disabilities. I am passionate about helping people and giving everyone the chance to live life to the fullest....
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Lisa B.


Blaine, WA

$40-50/hr

Home Care RN

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Many years of experience as a home care RN. Caring, patient and compassionate. Hard working, going above and beyond when caring for patients and helping their families. Conscious, considerate, friendly and easy going. Would love for you to consider me as a caregiver for your loved one.
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Abby G.


Bellingham, WA

$22/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver For Infants And Toddlers

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I am working as a nanny while taking community college class in preparation for an occupational therapy masters program. I hope to work as an OT with neurodiverse children and those with sensory processing disorder. I especially love working with infants and toddlers, but I'm experienced with ages 0-12, as well as with...
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Allison S.


Bellingham, WA

$21-25/hr5 yrs exp

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I multiple years experience working with children with special needs, including behavior challenging, special education services, with children as young as 3 months to 12 years old.
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Carolina S.


Bellingham, WA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Young Nanny!

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Hello! My name is Carolina, I am 24 years old and I love to care for children! I was a nanny for a 2 boys, a 12 month baby and another that is a year and a half. In total I have 3 years of experience as a nanny . Before becoming a nanny child, I had 10 years of experience working and caring for children. As early as 12, I was...
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Robin S.


Custer, WA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

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I am a certified CNA/HCA and have been helping families care for their loved ones for several years. You and your health are important to me and you deserve to be to be treated with respect and dignity.
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Adelaide H.


Bellingham, WA

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

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I am a kind, creative, and organized caregiver. I am the the oldest of 6 children, and have been babysitting since I was 10 years-old, that is 8+ years of experience under my belt. At 12 years-old, I begun a teachers assistant job at my local ballet studio for classes with children aged 3-8. Currently a summer nanny for a family...
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Grace W.


Bellingham, WA

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available For Children With Special Needs

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I have over 15 years of experience working with children and over 9 years of experience working with children with special needs. I have worked with children who have learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, mental illness, and behavioral issues.
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Geneva H.


Bellingham, WA

$18-25/hr

Kind, Compassionate, Empathetic Elder Companion Care

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Hello, my name is Geneva ("Genny"). I have many years of experience working with individuals at both ends of the age spectrum with a wide range of special needs. Elders hold a very special place in my heart. For 4 1/2 years, I helped my mom provide care and company for my grandfather as he lived with us and progressed through...
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"Geneva was a great asset to our family. Dependable, strong self awareness, clear communicator, flexible, caring. I really appreciated how she put my mother's well being first and was clear on what she was...

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