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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...
Reviewed by Anna L.
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Hello, my name is Geneva ("Genny"). I absolutely love caring for children of all ages and abilities, happily doing so for the past 12+ years (while pursuing my high school and university/grad school studies full-time). I became a certified SuperSitter, a childcare provider with extra training to care for children with special...
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"Genny is the perfect fit for my mother! So happy to have found a great, caring person to provide some quality time."
Reviewed by Heidi S.
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Jenna M.
Bellingham, WA
$21-27/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hi! I'm Jenna, a loving and dedicated child caretaker with over 3 years of experience in the field. From a young age, I knew that I had a passion for working with children and positively impacting their lives. Throughout my career, I have worked with children of all ages, from infants to preteens, and I have experience with...
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I have 2 years of experience. I also have experience caring for a special needs infant. I am currently located in Lynden, WA. I can help with meal prep and housekeeping. I can tutor and I love arts and crafts! If you feel I'm a good fit feel free to reach out!
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"Meagan is currently the caregiver for our 7 year old son. She is kind, patient, punctual, and everything else you would want for your child when you can't be there yourself. She has been an amazing addition to...
Reviewed by Acacia D.
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Hey there! I have been babysitting since I was 13 and I am very comfortable with helping with homework and assisting with any other needs. I love playing and working with kids, so much so that I am going to school to become a teacher. I work very well in chaos and I am very used to sitting multiple children. I have experience...
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"Hailey was so nice and the kids loved her. We have three children so it is often hard to find help watching them and knowing how to keep everybody happy, but she seemed to have no problem doing so. The kids...
Reviewed by Alice W.
Melissa A.
Bellingham, WA
$10-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
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When I was in high school I cared for a first grade boy that had braces on both legs, so movement was harder, and he was autistic. I have also worked with many students with learning disabilities and A. D. D.
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"Melissa worked with our family for a year. She was with us through many transitions and changes and through it all she was supportive, compassionate, fun loving and communicative. She is a goodhearted human and...
Reviewed by Emily H.
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I am a dynamic, enthusiastic graduate of California State University, I thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy being a team player and eager to obtain employment with a company that can help me to gain new experiences and grow personally and professionally.
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Lead Teacher | Children Hour Academy | March...
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My name is Laney and I am looker for a caretaking job. I have done a two week stay with an adult with special needs, doing all of the care taking, cooking, cleaning, and errands needed during that time period. More recently I have worked with a woman with dementia for 6-8 hour days, again doing the cooking, cleaning, and care...
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I work as an Registered Behavioral Technician, assisting children with autism with behavioral/ social skill needs. Currently working at a clinic in Tacoma, part time. My experience ranges from kids ages 2-15 years old in various settings. Settings include home care, clinics, schools, recreation centers and in community settings....
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Through many years of experience in childcare, I have learned the complexity, challenge, and unique beauty of each family. I understand the importance of flexibility, patience, setting boundaries, and celebrating success. I have worked with children of all abilities and family structures including people with developmental and...
Madelyn H.
Bellingham, WA
$23-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
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I have several years worth of experience working with adults and elders with developmental, circumstantial and/or intellectual disabilities. I have worked for Holly Community Services, Evergreen Supported Living and am currently a Assistant Site Manager at Cascade Connections. I love this work and am always interested in...
Katie M.
Bellingham, WA
$18-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
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I have recently completed my degree at WWU and my degree is Special Education/ Elementary Education dual endorsement. I have worked for over 7 years through DSHS to provide care to children with special needs. I have experiences with a variety of different aged children both neurodivergent and neurotypical. I volunteered for 4...
Bozena P.
Bellingham, WA
$16-21/hr
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I have been working caregivers 4 years, I have experience with dementia patients and autistic. I have nutritional knowledge and experience with any kind diet.
Marisa V.
Bellingham, WA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Engaging And Fun Sitter Specializing In Developmental Disabilities And Special Needs
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I have an AA in psychology and am currently enrolled at Western Washington, pursuing a bachelor's degree as a Recreational Therapist. I am taking the summer off and plan to resume back for the fall. I have taken course work in developmental lifespan psychology along with trauma informed care, and currently certified in CPR, BLS....
Makayla B.
Bellingham, WA
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
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For the past two years I have worked as a Special Education teacher in Payette, Idaho. I worked with students with a variety of disabilities including Cognitive impairments, EBD, ASD, ADHD and Specific Learning Disabilities
Hutton R.
Bellingham, WA
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I worked all last summer at a Camp for Developmental disabled kids, teens, and adults. I worked at a Camp for All in Burton, Texas for kids with physical and developmental disabilities and sicknesses in the Fall of 2018. I now work as a substitute teacher in the flagstaff municipal school district and soon to be School district....
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1:1 child care for 3 separate boys with autism, worked at a summer camp for kids with autism, and helped plan summer camp for adults with developmental disabilities. Lastly I teach yoga for adults with developmental disabilities.
Alison W.
Bellingham, WA
$10-20/hr
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Working with people with special needs is my passion. I am currently attending the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a major in Special Education. I have 3+ years of experience volunteering with children with special needs, and I would love to work with your family!
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Hi my name is Brandi! I am a non smoker and I have about 9 years experience caring for children and about 6 years of experience caring for children with special needs. I tutored throughout my Highschool career, graduating as Valedictorian with a 4. 0. I really enjoy being involved in the development process and watching...
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I have grown up around special needs children my entire life, and have been caring for them for six years. Two of the children I cared for the longest were young boys, one with autism and one with Williams Syndrome.
I am a very patient, kind and understanding person and am quick to bond with special needs children. I've had a...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ferndale, WA
Geneva H.
5.0
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 available for and capable of. It made it so much easier to come to agreement. I highly...
- Anna L.
Geneva H.
5.0
Genny is the perfect fit for my mother! So happy to have found a great, caring person to provide some quality time.
- Heidi S.
Meagan N.
5.0
Meagan is currently the caregiver for our 7 year old son. She is kind, patient, punctual, and everything else you would want for your child when you can't be there yourself. She has been an amazing addition to our family, and we are truly grateful to have found her. Anyone who hires Meagan, would be...
- Acacia D.
Hailey B.
5.0
She is fabulous, on time and daughter just loves when she comes over to watch her. Very dependable. So happy that I found her.
- Jennifer P.
Melissa A.
5.0
Melissa worked with our family for a year. She was with us through many transitions and changes and through it all she was supportive, compassionate, fun loving and communicative. She is a goodhearted human and is an amazing help in so many ways. We are so thankful for her time and energy. She's the...
- Emily H.
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