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Samantha A.

Fun, Nurturing Nanny Looking For My Next Family To Grow With!

Kent, WA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello parents! I am a graduate from Eastern Washington University where I completed my Bachelors in Psychology, and went on to work in various school districts as a Behavior Therapist before returning to work as a career nanny. Building a relationship with the children and families I work with is very important to me, so I am...
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Jamie L.

Preschool Teacher Looking To Babysit

Kent, WA

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$27/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Jamie. I am currently a full time preschool teacher looking to babysit evenings as well as weekends. I have been teaching for 20+ years. I am CPR and First aid certified. I have a degree in early childhood education. I have worked with children from birth to school age including children with special needs. My...
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Leilani H.

Kent, WA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hey there! My name is Leilani and im looking forward to building cohesive, fun-loving relationships with children and families. I have experience as well as a current job working in an elementary school with all students but specifically, special needs children as well as children with behavioral challenges. Through this work I...
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Isatou A.

Kent, WA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
meal prep
errands
respite care
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Am been working in a group home setting for more than 10 years and worked with special needs and development disability. I learned a lot from them and how special they are in there unique ways. Am still learning and open to learning new things .
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Ismahan I.

Positive And Helpful Caregiver

Kent, WA

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$27/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
light cleaning
errands
live-in home care
hospice services
+ 1 more
Experienced professional dedicated to helping clients in meeting their goals. Possesses excellent social and interpersonal communication skills. Skilled at coaching special needs individuals and seniors to achieve greater independence.
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Ruth N.

Kent, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Companionship
light cleaning
dementia
live-in home care
errands
+ 1 more
Hello there! My name is Ruth and thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I am a certified CNA with 11 plus years of experience, assisting with SENIORS, STROKE CLIENTS, DEMENTIA AND ALZHEIMER'S, INTELLECTUAL CHILDREN AND ADULTS with special needs care, ALS, MS, PARAPLEGIC Client's, CHILD CARE, e. t. c. I have the...

Care Member says "Very knowledgeable in dementia patient issues and very good at accommodating the best care possible. "

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Amanda G.

Birth Doula

Kent, WA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Nanny since 2005. Birth, postpartum & sibling doula since 2021. I offer attachment-based and responsive caregiving that honors baby's natural rhythms and supports secure bonding, healthy development, and optimizes nervous system regulation. I do not follow rigid sleep training or feeding schedules for infants less than 12...
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Reann B.

Experienced Nanny Seeking After School/weekend Hours

Auburn, WA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
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...

Ashley M. says "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...

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Celica M.

Kids Counselor / Paraprofessionl/ Office Professional / Health Room Specialist

Renton, WA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
I'm a mom of 3 beautiful kids. I have 4 plus years of experience working with infants to teens at the YMCA as a Kids Counselor. I have a Bachelors degree in Electronics and Communication nications Engineering and worked as a Telecom Engineer for 10 years before moving here in the US in 2009 and became a SAHM before working at...

Care Member says "Hired Celica as a mother’s helper. She spent half the day with my 11 week old daughter. She was able to play with her and soothe her and feed her...

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Nadeshka F.

Full And Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter

Federal Way, WA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Nadeshka, I'm 40 years old. I been working with kids of all ages for over 13 years (I have five of my own) I have plenty of experience with infants, toddlers , middle age teenagers, twins and nanny share. I am bilingual (English/Spanish) I have CPR First Aid and Caregiver Certifications. I can assist children...

Jeremy L. says "If Nadeshka watches your child, consider yourself lucky. Her attention and relationship building with children is unmatched. I feel like I am ruined now...

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Dimitrinka H.

Renton, WA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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.

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

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Courtney M.

Full Time Experienced Nanny Available

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
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$34/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! My name is Courtney. I have been providing childcare for about 13 years. I have extensive experience with children of all age groups, and children with special needs. I have worked at a children's summer camp as a counselor, so I feel comfortable watching several children at a time. I especially love working with...

Megan B. says "Our kids love Courtney!!! And we do too!! It's very clear that she takes her professional role seriously. She loves kids and she understands them. We are...

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Ashley M.

Fun And Caring Nanny

Renton, WA

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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...

Amy C. says "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,...

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Sandra M.

Special Needs Care

Federal Way, WA

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
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. I cared for a born brain injured youth for several years who needed complete and total care. Driving her on outings was part of...

Esther W. says "Sandra provided an engaging and fun experience for special needs son. She will tell what she intends to do for the time you have hired her. Sandra has a...

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Robin E.

Experienced Nanny for Infants, Toddlers & School Aged Children

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$42/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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...

Mike P. says "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...

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Angela H.

Special Ed Teacher Willing To Help

Seattle, WA

5.0(0)
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$21/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I received my endorsement in Special Ed in 2007 and have taught in K - 12 grades for 4 years (learning disabled), most often in MT on reservations. In addition, I have worked with other special needs students as a substitute in the schools (for example, a boy in preschool who had Down syndrome).
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Angela R.

Experienced Young Female Babysitter

Auburn, WA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am an experienced nanny, an aunt to six kids, and a sister to 10 siblings. I have had the opportunity to volunteer and do missionary work serving children and their families. I am passionate about leaving a positive impact on whoever I meet. I am certified in CPR/first aid training for both children and adults. I have some...

Sarah P. says "Angela is a true asset to have for our family. She has never been late in the 5 months she has worked with us and our kids absolutely adore her. Her kind...

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Irene K.

Renton, WA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Am registered caregiver am very patient, kind and honest am good in Home management and care planning. ... Medical advocacy. ... Prescription medication management. ... Help with personal hygiene and care. ... Assisting with meals and nutrition. ... Help with mobility. ... Home maintenance and basic housekeeping....

Jeanne B. says "Irene is fantastic! I couldn't have found a better person to help me in the morning and evenings. I'm in my mid 50's and have Multiple Sclerosis. I am in...

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Marissa A.

Kind, Professional Certified Newborn Care Specialist

Renton, WA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello, My name is Marissa. I am a Certified Newborn Care Specialist. Often times referred to as a baby nurse (sleep training, night nanny, bottles& baths, developmental milestones +) I have over 15 years of professional experience in child care. I started as a preschool, music, and art teacher, a full-time nanny in multi-staffed...

Shannon B. says "We were extremely fortunate and grateful to have had Marissa be the nanny for our daughter from 5 to 17 months. She's like a real life Mary Poppins, not...

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Joyce C.

Owesome Caregiver

Federal Way, WA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience
My name is Joyce, vibrant, compassionate conservative caregiver full of energy. I have been a caregiver for 9+years. Its a job I love and Passionate about. I have experience with but not limited to medication management, mobility Assistance, bathing/dressing, meal preparation, companionship and housekeeping. I have been able to...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.78/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Kent, WA

Special Needs Caregivers in Kent, WA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Ruth N.

Very knowledgeable in dementia patient issues and very good at accommodating the best care possible.

- Care member

Reann B.

Reann is incredible. She was a perfect fit for my son, who struggles with a couple of issues - she was patient, insightful, intuitive, and...

- Ashley M.

Celica M.

Hired Celica as a mother’s helper. She spent half the day with my 11 week old daughter. She was able to play with her and soothe her and...

- Care member

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