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My name is Alyssa and I think I would be a good fit for your family. I am currently in school for my Bachelors in early childhood education, which I graduate from in June. I am studying to become a pediatric occupational therapist, and have a passion for working with children. I have 4 years combined babysitting, and...
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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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I am a mother of one son, now age 15.
I currently nanny for a 1-year-old- 3 days a week.
I have recently cared for 2 toddlers, when needed, since they were the age of 9 months. One toddler, being my nephew. Also cared for his older sister, afterschool, who is age 6.
I love kids and volunteered at my son's elementary school...
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Hi I am the mother of three grown boys. My oldest son is autistic. I have worked the Day Care field as well as special needs kiddos. I worked in the manufacturing industry for 25 years and now I want to work with children of all ages. I am gentle and kind and firm. I believe children need guidance and patience and positivity. I...
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- $18/hr
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Hello my name is Mahealani or Lani for short. I am a single parent of two. One boy the age of 8 years old and a girl 5 years old with special needs. My full time job is working in the Kent district as a Paraprofessional for kids with special powers! I love kids and love every age group. Since it's summer, I am looking for...
Dementia
live-in home care
- compassionate
- understanding
- empathetic
- charismatic
- loving
- friendly
- Special needs care certified
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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 .
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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With 18 years of dedicated experience in childcare, I'm passionate about providing top-notch care and nurturing environments for families. As a seasoned nanny, I possess a unique blend of skills, including CPR/First Aid certification, nutritional meal planning, and engaging activity development. My expertise spans infant care,...
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- $30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
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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...
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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- $30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
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Warm greetings! I'm Shandra. I have over 10 years experience working in an educational/ nanny and assisted living setting. I like working in a diverse range of the population with adults (special needs) and children. My background has been striving to give back to the community. I take pride and dependable and ready to work.
Care Member says "We had Shandra with us for a month, and she was fantastic with our son. Her experience and maturity really showed in how she cared for him, and she was...
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Pacific, WA
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10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Companionship
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Warm greetings, I'm Shandra. I have over 10 years working with seniors citizens & special needs, memory care and assisted living facilities.
Job duty included: medication management, stand-by assist showers/transfers, feeding, toilet changing, light cleaning, dressing, grooming, indoor activities and driving to doctor's...
Care Member says "Shandra was so fun and attentive with my son. He was armed up to her right away because she is so warm and caring. Shandra also is a clear and prompt...
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- $35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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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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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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- $25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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Hi Families!
My name is Presli, a 29-year-old. I'm currently caring for two sweet baby girls (16 months old) in a shared family arrangement since they were 6 months old. I'm not just a nanny-I'm a partner in your child's development! I'm passionate about creating fun, loving.
With over 8 years of experience, I've worked with...
Care Member says "We hired Ploythanakarn for short term positions (Saturday-Sunday) She is awesome nanny we ever had. She's patient and helps my son learn a bunch. My son...
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- $42/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
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light cleaning
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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...
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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- $31/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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Growing up I was the oldest of 10 kids. From age 11 I have been changing diapers, giving baths, cooking & cleaning, picking up kids from school, entertaining, and taking kids to the park. Kids love how much of a goofy clown I can be. One of my siblings is nonverbal Autistic, and I have a set of twin sisters who were preemies,...
Care Member says "She is wonderful with pets and kids! Everybody loves her and she has the sweetest personality. She knows exactly how to care for and entertain little...
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I worked for over 5 years teaching and training independent living skills to children and young adults with special needs. I've also successfully raised two adopted children with special needs. Teaching and nurturing children to their fullest potential is essential in any caregiving position. Your child's needs will bring the...
Ingrid H. says "Denise always arrives on time with a warm sunny attitude and a bag of toys, perfect for our 2.5 year old! I would absolutely recommend her, she has been...
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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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- $36/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
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I'm a very dependable, patient, compassionate, & thoughtful individual who has over 17 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...
Constance P. says "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."
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $24.10/hr as of June 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 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
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.
Shandra P.
We had Shandra with us for a month, and she was fantastic with our son. Her experience and maturity really showed in how she cared for him,...
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Shandra P.
Shandra was so fun and attentive with my son. He was armed up to her right away because she is so warm and caring. Shandra also is a clear...
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