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Ariana N.

Part-time Caregiver College Student

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I'm a dependable caregiver with 9 years of childcare experience, including working with infants, multiple children, and kids with special needs. I've also worked in a nursery and an after-school program. Having spent the past 3 years in the UK, I'm looking for one time or short term positions in the months of June and July, and...

Karen C. says "Ari started watching our daughter A at 8 months old and she is now 5 years old. Our daughter loves Ari and always has a good time when she babysits. Ari is...

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Francisco S.

Full Time/part Time Caregiver Available, With Formal Training And Extensive Experience.

Seattle, WA

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I'm a clinician (a bilingual family physician from Mexico preparing the medical boards, hence this work that I love will be ideal for me for the next 1. 5 years), with extensive experience taking care of the elder, and disabled/special needs of any age. In addition, I went through a comprehensive certification process in Nursing...

Carolyn P. says "Francisco is amazing. He worked for our family for six months providing care for our family member that had ALS and we cannot speak highly enough of him....

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Lexi K.

Nanny

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I am a very outgoing, fun and respectful caregiver. I am responsible & hard working. I have about 12 years of experience. I mastered diaper changing and bottle making by the age of 9. I am CPR/FIRST AID certified and am Comfortable with children of all ages. I have about a year of professional experience in working with...

Beth F. says "Lexi was our nanny for approximately a year and a half while our daughter was 3-4 years old. Lexi worked for us full time, with varying hours based on my...

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Alexandra P.

Flexible & Accommodating Sitter With Ample Availability Looking For Part-Time Job.

Bellevue, WA

4.8(1)
from
$29/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
**Please note: I am currently working a full-time job and am only available for one-time jobs at this time.** Hi, I'm Ali! I have over 4 years of experience and have worked with a variety of families. I have cared for newborns, teens with special needs, and every age in between. I started as a nanny for two kids one summer....

Sumana S. says "Ali is a gem! Of all the baby sitters and helpers that one could find, she stands out because of her innate goodness. She is punctual, dependable and...

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Chantel M.

Experienced Special Needs Nanny With MA In Art Therapy And LPC

Seattle, WA

5.0(0)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked at a school for children with special needs for the last 4 years and I have been nannying part time as well for a family with 3 children for almost 5 years.
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Rivkah T.

Responsible, Fun And Hard Working College Student

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I love to read, Draw and spend time outside. I am very patient and have experience working with children ages 1 month to 14 years including many children with special needs.

Stephen B. says "Rivkah is a wonderful nanny. She cared for our infant for several months before we both moved. I wish we could have had her care for our daughter...

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Patricia T.

Experienced Bubbly Caregiver

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have extensive competencies working with children of all ages and backgrounds; both from previous jobs as a nanny, and from my current place of work at Seattle Children's Hospital for the Psychiatric Behavioral Medicine Unit (PBMU). I was one of two Guideline of Care specialists for the ASD program from 2022 to 2023 before the...

Alma B. says "I can't say enough good things about Patricia. She took care of my two boys ( 5 and 6 years old) over the summer. We found her on care.com and boy, did we...

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Amanda L.

Amanda From Michigan

Bothell, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Amanda! I have always grown up caring for kids. I come from a very big family and have always been heavily involved in childcare from a young age. I absolutely love spending time with children, I believe it's important to be so present with them and actively engaged- we have so much we can learn from their...

Kylee L. says "We love her! Amanda is our favorite sitter. She is great with my three kids. She has taken care of my toddlers and newborn and my kids get so excited...

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Jheyne C.

Part Time And Full Time

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello families! My name is Jheyne. I'm currently looking for a nanny position. I have over 10 years of experience caring for children from 2 months to 12 years old, including newborns, twins, triplets, and children with special needs. My most recent position was in a nanny share, caring for children from two families in a...

Renya L. says "Jheyne is a great professional, punctual, responsible and especially a person you can trust!"

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Alexandra N.

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
As a nurturing caregiver with over a decade of experience, I am passionate about nurturing children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. My calm and patient nature, coupled with my empathy and sensitivity, allows me to connect with children on a deep level. I believe in open and honest communication with...

Jamie S. says "Alexandra is my daughter’s current caretaker. I was so anxious to leave my baby with anyone, and once I met Alexandra all of those fears went away. She has...

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Kayla D.

Self Employed Certified Caretaker / Housekeeper

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
Greetings, here's a little bit about myself; I am a Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with 8 years of experience providing personalized care to individuals that are elderly, special needs, chronic illnesses. Skilled in assisting with daily activities, medication management, and fostering a supportive environment. Committed...

Maggie T. says "Kayla is a very sweet, kind, and caring young woman. She had a wonderful way with both my elderly mother and my children, ranging in age from 8-17. She...

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Tanya M.

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have over 20 years of experience caring for children. I can help with a variety of household tasks including laundry, dishes, bathing kids/pets, pet care, & light cleaning. I love children and would love to involve your children in some fun activities and experiences. I enjoy engaging children in exercise, crafts, imaginary...

Arjun V. says "I am writing to highly recommend Tanya for any position related to childcare. She has been an exceptional addition to our family, providing outstanding...

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Sara F.

Outgoing Special Education Major

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
As I am a Special Education Major at Chapman University, I am extremely passionate about caring for those with special need. I have extensive experience in the classroom setting and adequate experience in a household setting. I have a young cousin with Downs Syndrome and a close friend with an Autistic child. For as long as I...

Sarupa W. says "Sara is amazing...compassionate, genuine, dependable and responsible and a delight to have around. She took care of my six year old son and nine year old...

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Nicole H.

Bellevue, WA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi I'm Nicole. I am a fun, playful, organized, patient nanny. I have 16+years of paid experience. Working with many different families and backgrounds. Professionally, I am a special education teacher. I have been working with children with developmental disabilities for the past 6 years, part of that time I have done ABA...

Care Member says "Excellent. Caring and reliable. Goes up and above her line of duty. Nicole remains calm in difficult situations and brings a breadth of fresh air to...

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Taylor R.

Fun Sitter And Smile Maker!

Bothell, WA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
I have 3 years of experience in caregiving, special needs, and childcare. I am currently a Program Education Specialist at a facility in the Seattle-Metro area. I am a responsible young adult with my own transportation. I can help with house-hold chores, errands, grocery shopping, meals and I am open to much more. I am CPR and...

Care Member says "Taylor does a great job! We have hired her a few times already and trust her with our little kids. She keeps us updated and will make sure that your...

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Sableen K.

Professional

Seattle, WA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I've worked as a Behavior Technician with below 10-year-olds Autistic children within clinic and in-home settings for a year and one month. Additionally I've worked as a Mental Health technician with Adult psychiatric population at the hospital setting for a year 4-5 months.
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Ileana S.

Experience Babysitter

Seattle, WA

4.0(0)
from
$24/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi everyone! I'm Ileana 25, born a raised in Edmonds, WA. Me and my husband currently just bought our first home ! My past experience caring for children started when I was 17 years old. I worked at the a Boys & Girls club. This provided me experience with children with multiple age groups, special needs, twins, ect. I then went...
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Catherine W.

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I raised my own four children by myself as a single parent. I also took in all the "wayward" kids in the community. My darling children turned out great! All of them married wonderful people and they have their own children. I started working with special needs children when I was just 9 years old. My mother opened a big private...

Janet W. says "Cathy is a life long friend. I worked for her for over 20 years at a very large preschool on Mercer Island. We also raised our children together and are...

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Nicolas C.

Young Professional Aide With Over 3 Years Of Experience

Seattle, WA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, my name is Nicolas, but you can call me Nico! I am 25 years old and hold Bachelor's in Psychological and Brain Sciences. I have moved to New York to work at Cornell's Center for Autism and the Developing Brain before continuing my education as a School Psychologist. I have over 5 years of experience in clinical, school,...
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Kathy S.

Part-time Caregiver

Seattle, WA

5.0(0)
from
$16/hr
I can help your loved one with special needs or elderly care. I have been taking care of family and friends for over 35 years. I am a very kind and considerate person, yet hard working. I can help with whatever is needed for your loved one.
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.95/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.6

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Kirkland, WA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Ariana N.

Ari started watching our daughter A at 8 months old and she is now 5 years old. Our daughter loves Ari and always has a good time when she...

- Karen C.

Francisco S.

Francisco is amazing. He worked for our family for six months providing care for our family member that had ALS and we cannot speak highly...

- Carolyn P.

Lexi K.

Lexi was our nanny for approximately a year and a half while our daughter was 3-4 years old. Lexi worked for us full time, with varying...

- Beth F.

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