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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Kent, WA

The average rate is $24/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Kent, WA

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Linah O.


Federal Way, WA

$25-35/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I have many years of child care experience with references and trainings. I have experience with special needs children have my own transportation and open to a background check.
5.0
"She communicates at everyone's level and is able to be understood. She works well and is very reliable!!"

Reviewed by Neesa J.

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Karina N.


Federal Way, WA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care & Elder Care

5.0

(1)

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Hello! (: My name is Karina, a mother to 4 lovely children, born and raised in Guerrero, Mexico. Non-smoker. Im fluent in Spanish and proficient in English. Pastoring alongside my husband at Seventh Day Baptist Church of Auburn, my love for children has continuously grown! I have 19 years of caretaking experience, 9 years with...
5.0
"Karina was such a beautiful addition to our family. We feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to have her be a part of our care team. She was kind and caring. She's an amazing cook. She cared for our...

Reviewed by Brandi G.

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Brittany R.


Auburn, WA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I have cared for kids since I was 14 years old. At 14 I helped out my mother with her daycare, I would help supervise the children while she cooked and cleaned. At 15 I was Children's Church director during Sunday services. During college I volunteered at a EECAP preschool for 10 hours a week. More recently, I have babysat many...
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Ashley M.


Renton, WA

$29/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Nanny

5.0

(1)

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I'm a 35-year-old nanny/household manager currently looking for a new family. I love working with children, my job is my dream job! I have been in the child care field for over 15 years, working full-time, part-time and on-call/as-needed. I excel working with school age children, special needs children and infants/toddlers. I...
5.0
"Ashley worked for our family for a few weeks (ages 7 & 9) and was wonderful with our children and with us. We clicked right away and she was genuine, honest, devoted and funny. We had hoped and planned to...

Reviewed by Amy C.

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Trajascharose-sinira H.


Seattle, WA

$28-50/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caretaker

5.0

(3)

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Greetings, I'm Sinira (Sin), a compassionate and experienced special needs caretaker dedicated to providing exceptional support for individuals with unique abilities. With a genuine passion for fostering independence and enhancing the quality of life, I bring a wealth of experience and a heart committed to making a positive...
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Dimitrinka H.


Renton, WA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I was an emergency room nurse in Europe for over 10 years. I have a lot of empathy for people, especially for the elderly and children. I have two grown daughters. I believe my experience as a nurse makes me an ideal candidate to care for people. I know how to handle situations calmly and without panicking.
5.0
"She is a very hard worker. My parents love having her. She is very versatile and has helped them a lot!"

Reviewed by Carroll O.

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Celica M.


Renton, WA

$15-35/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I'm a mom of 3 beautiful kids. I have 4 plus years of experience working with infants to teens at the YMCA. I have a Bachelors degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering. I work in the Issaquah School district as a paraprofessional/teacher assistant to kids with special needs last school year. I am CPR & First Aid...
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Shandra P.


Pacific, WA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Aid

3.0

(2)

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Over 10 years experience working in a educational setting. I like working in a diverse range of the population with adults and children. My background has been striving to give back to the community. I take pride and dependable and ready to work. Caregiver Aid: Prepared meals either in advance depending on dietary needs;...
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Robin E.


Seattle, WA

$42/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny for Infants, Toddlers & School Aged Children

5.0

(3)

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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...
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...

Reviewed by Mike P.

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Sandra M.


Federal Way, WA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

4.8

(4)

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I've been a childcare & special needs care provider for many years. I've cared for healthy, autistic, developmentally disabled and brain injured children ages infant to young adult for several years.
5.0
"Sandra is kind, gentle, sweet, very caring, conscientious, hard-working, goes the extra mile, is always early, and very dependable. I have had several health issues over the past 6 months that have caused me...

Reviewed by Arlene M.

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Alisha Y.


Federal Way, WA

$35/hr9 yrs exp

As A Nurturer I Am Passionate About Caring For People

5.0

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I'm a very dependable, patient, compassionate, & thoughtful individual who has over 9 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...
5.0
"My son loves Alisha!! She's super kind and respectful and he always wants her! If he's happy, I'm happy. I will use her whenever I can."

Reviewed by Constance P.

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Catherine W.


Federal Way, WA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I am a devoted, compassionate, patient and trustworthy caregiver. I have been a caregiver for 8years. I have worked in different setups as a caregiver. I have different experiences which I have gained over the years from working with people with various special needs and other conditions . I am CPR and first aid certified
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Reann B.


Auburn, WA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Special Needs Aid/Assistant Of 13 Years.

5.0

(3)

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I have been a professional nanny, special needs aid and, housekeeper for the past 13 years - with the majority of my experience working with children ages newborn - early grade school. I also have experience with transporting/attending classes, as well as cooking, organizing, errands and personal assistant duties. Located in...
5.0
"Reann is incredible. She was a perfect fit for my son, who struggles with a couple of issues - she was patient, insightful, intuitive, and gentle with him; she also provided me with a ton of feedback and ideas...

Reviewed by Ashley M.

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Salaovea V.


Seattle, WA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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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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Jessica E.


Renton, WA

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time (Day)

5.0

(2)

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I have a lot of experience with special needs people of all ages. I have 3 years live in experience and 3 years high school experience. I am loving, compassionate, and will make sure the needs are met for each specific individual I work with. I am willing to learn new things and am very honest about my work. I love caring for...
5.0
"Jessie is very responsible and flexible with different situations. She's always on time and helpful. "

Reviewed by Sharla D.

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Karla C.


Maple Valley, WA

$18-25/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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HI! My name is Karla :) I love to spend time outdoors, baking, with animals, and of course with kids! I come from a huge family of 15 grandchildren. Being the second oldest, I have many years of experience babysitting anywhere from NB-13yrs old. I have a 4yr old non verbal autistic niece who I have lived with and babysat...
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Erika L.


Renton, WA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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Not only am I an elementary education/special education major, my motivation for all of this is my nephew, B (6 years old, non verbal). B was born with DiGeorge syndrome, Autism, and several other disabilities. Over summer, when I was home in California, I drove/picked up from school, took him out to eat, and spent lots of time...
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Emily L.


Seattle, WA

$27-28/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

(1)

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I am an experienced, creative, and hard working nanny. I have worked with children of all ages. I started out as a Youth Bible Study teacher in 2011 where I worked in the church's nursery along with leading a middle school aged bible study. I also worked at an all inclusive Christian Preschool as a Teacher's aide/Preschool...
5.0
"Emily worked with our family for over 5 years. She started when our youngest was less then 1. She has become part of our family. We are sad to see Emily move to WA. She was honest, dependable and our kids...

Reviewed by Heather C.

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Catherine W.


Federal Way, WA

$30/hr5 yrs exp

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CPR and first aid certified. Love working with children. I have worked with children with special needs. I am patient and compassionate
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Rachel B.


Federal Way, WA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Available

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Caregiver Available - I am looking for weekend work Friday 5 p.m. to Sunday 5 p.m. - I would like to bring my elderly, sweet yorkie with me. - Does your company qualify under Public Service Loan Forgiveness? - I am a 37-year-old female. - I work as a psychologist Monday-Friday for public schools. - I am currently completing...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Kent, WA

Linah O.

5.0

She communicates at everyone's level and is able to be understood. She works well and is very reliable!!

- Neesa J.

Karina N.

5.0

Karina was such a beautiful addition to our family. We feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to have her be a part of our care team. She was kind and caring. She's an amazing cook. She cared for our family as if it was her own. She consistently went above and beyond. We would share an...

- Brandi G.

Ashley M.

5.0

Ashley worked for our family for a few weeks (ages 7 & 9) and was wonderful with our children and with us. We clicked right away and she was genuine, honest, devoted and funny. We had hoped and planned to hire her on permanently, but were unable to due to a change in our circumstances. Highly...

- Amy C.

Dimitrinka H.

5.0

She is a very hard worker. My parents love having her. She is very versatile and has helped them a lot!

- Carroll O.

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.

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Ratings for Kent, WA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Kent, WA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.