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Find special needs caregivers in Bellingham, WA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Bellingham, WA

The average rate is $18/hr as of July 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Bellingham, WA

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Gina B.


Bellingham, WA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Passion For Special Needs

I have worked in caregiving, childcare centers, and public schools serving individuals with special needs. I have accommodated dietary restrictions and have administered nasal and belly tube feeds. I have high functioning autism c, I know sign language, and I relate really well to special needs.
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Melissa A.


Bellingham, WA

$10-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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.
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...

Emily H.

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Jessica M.


Bellingham, WA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working at a public elementary school with special needs for 3+ years. I have also been an assistant with special needs through all of my schooling from elementary to high school. I'm willing and able to learn anything and will always do my best.
5.0
"Jessica has been amazing! I would hire her back again in a second. She was living in AZ at the time but is moving soon. I recommend her strongly!"

Tricia F.

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Allison S.


Bellingham, WA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

10+ Years Of Experience In Early Childhood Education And Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am Allie and I hope I can help your family! I have a Bachelors Degree in Child Development and am currently have a full time nanny job in Bellingham. I am looking to help families on the weekends for date nights or time for you to get stuff done. My work experiences teaching at multiple cooperation child care centers,...
Allison can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Allie was wonderful! We had an event that went from dinner time to bedtime that we needed childcare for. We have never had someone else put our kiddo to bed, but Allie was able to do it with no issue! Allie was kind, interactive, and made our child feel at ease. He...

Ellie S.

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Hailey B.


Bellingham, WA

$18-25/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

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...
Hailey can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"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 love Miss. Hailey and we will definitely be having her...

Alice W.

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Logan S.


Bellingham, WA

$36/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter Who Loves Kids!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Logan and I am interested in helping take care of your children . I have lots of experience working with children from the time I was in 6th grade. I worked as a helper at my synagogue and was also a teachers aide at my middle and high school. I have babysat and nannied for people for 6 years as well. I love...
Logan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Logan is wonderful! We were looking for someone to help out and play with our daughter. She is super fun, energetic, creative, and kind. She takes precautions with COVID. She is present and thoughtful with our daughter. She is a great person and a fantastic...

Kara F.

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Gina B.


Bellingham, WA

$14-23/hr10 yrs exp

Passionate Person

I have worked in various childcare centers, public schools, homes, etc. caregiving for infants and children including special needs. I have administered nasal tube feeds and belly tube feeds. I also know a lot of sign language. I enjoy doing arts and crafts, taking children for walks, to playground, etc. I have high functioning...
Gina can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Gina is very reliable, even tempered, caring, and a good communicator. She does her best in every situation and does not give up when things are difficult. She is open to ideas and suggestions and adapts well to change. She cares deeply about those in her...

Karen B.

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Grace L.


Bellingham, WA

$10-25/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

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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Grace W.


Bellingham, WA

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available For Children With Special Needs

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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Jordan C.


Bellingham, WA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Care With People With Special Needs

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.
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Dave B.


Bellingham, WA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Special Para Educator With Specialty In ABA Therapy

Experienced Special Education Paraprofessional with a proven ability to remain patient, enthusiastic, and lively. Solid appreciation for working collaboratively with others and being a part of a team, yet also recognizing the importance of independence, especially in one on one teaching settings. Passion for helping special...
Hi! I'm a very reliable, patient and hardworking person with a few years experience in working with those who have special needs. I volunteered in the Special Education Classroom on and off for a couple years at Middle School and spent about a year caring for a 9yr old girl with special needs who I still watch from time to time....
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
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Heather B.


Bellingham, WA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

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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Katie C.


Bellingham, WA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time Or Full Time: Nanny/Babysitter

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. Work Experience Lead Teacher | Children Hour Academy | March...
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.
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...
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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Hutton R.


Bellingham, WA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

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....
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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Bellingham, WA

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.

Jessica M.

5.0

Jessica has been amazing! I would hire her back again in a second. She was living in AZ at the time but is moving soon. I recommend her strongly!

- Tricia F.

Allison S.

5.0

Allie was wonderful! We had an event that went from dinner time to bedtime that we needed childcare for. We have never had someone else put our kiddo to bed, but Allie was able to do it with no issue! Allie was kind, interactive, and made our child feel at ease. He didn't even care when we were...

- Ellie S.

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.

Logan S.

5.0

Logan is wonderful! We were looking for someone to help out and play with our daughter. She is super fun, energetic, creative, and kind. She takes precautions with COVID. She is present and thoughtful with our daughter. She is a great person and a fantastic caregiver! I highly recommend Logan.

- Kara F.

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

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Bellingham, WA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.