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Mali S.'s Photo

Spanaway, WA

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
Nurturing young minds is my greatest joy! With 10 years of experience caring for children, particularly those aged four to five, I offer a safe and stimulating environment where they can thrive. My approach is patient and creative. I love engaging children with outdoor sports and educational games. I am comfortable enforcing...
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Childcare Professional!

Lakewood, WA

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Tallie and I'm 22 years old. I have been working with children professionally for 5 years in licensed childcare and elementary school settings. I have experience with foster care and special needs. I was a nanny for 2 years for a family with 2 children before I went into the professional field. I have a bachelors...
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Tacoma, WA

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$26/hr
3 years experience
Live-in home care
companionship
errands
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a Certified Nursing Assistant with over three years of experience providing compassionate, reliable in-home care. I assist with daily activities, medication reminders, and companionship, and I'm comfortable supporting clients with dementia or special needs. Families describe me as patient, kind, and trustworthy. I have...
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Elizabeth N.'s Photo

Tacoma, WA

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$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Elizabeth! I have been childcare professional for over 11 years and currently am working as both a nanny and a Special Needs Educational Specialist in Gig Harbor Washington. Working with children has been a lifelong passion of mine from studying childhood development, to teaching art classes, and now working in the...
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Tacoma, WA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Chloe . I am a compassionate, empathetic caretaker who is fully up for any task. My experience: I have worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for over a year. I have been a lifeguard and swim teacher for children for 2 years. I have worked with special needs teenagers and adults with mental disabilities for...
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Caregiver /special Educator For V.i

Tacoma, WA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
A trained caregiver with a wealth of experience in almost all areas of caregiving. Have HCA certification and completed CNA training with a pass in theory part of exam awaiting to do Practical exam any time. My experience is wide ranging from use of most equipments and materials, medication, planning and attending hospital...
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Rachael C.'s Photo

Tacoma, WA

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$21/hr
10 years experience
I have over 15 years of experience caring for children in the age groups of 1 month to 13 years old. I have experience as a special needs paraeducator. I am CPR, first aid certified, and currently am going to school for my masters in child psychology.
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Experienced Paraeducator

Olympia, WA

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$22/hr
2 years experience
I have lived with, volunteered with and worked with kids and adults with disabilities my entire life. I have a love for brains and bodies that work differently and the amazing individuals who inhabit them. They have a level of love, passion, trust and honesty that doesn't exist in your average human. Sometimes unique needs comes...
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Lakewood, WA

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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
I have worked with special needs adults for 26 years. Currently, I work with a young woman with special needs, part-time. I loved working with my clients and helping them. It is fulfilling and very rewarding to see them learn and grow to their fullest potential.
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Lakebay, WA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Caregiving has always felt natural to me. Growing up with my brother, who has developmental disabilities, I learned patience, understanding, and how to support people with different needs. After my dad passed away, I felt drawn to care for seniors, especially those with dementia or in end-of-life care. I'm a Washington State...
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Yelm, WA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
My name is Kiersten. I would describe my personality as fun, caring and kind. I am 33 years old, I have an 11-year-old son diagnosed with ADHD, ODD and is waiting to be tested to see if he's on the spectrum. I also have 2 step daughters that are 13 and 20. I started working with kids when I was 12 years old and could babysit. I...
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Shelton, WA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
I am Jodi. 56 years young. Love children and provide a safe / loving environment.. Its all about the children during my time with them. Will provide total attention and interaction with them. Great with active and energetic children along with special needs as well.
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Chloe M.'s Photo

Lakewood, WA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hello! I'm Chloe! I'm a very experienced animal and people person. I grew up riding horses and taking care of my family farm. As I reached my teenage years I started my position at our riding school as an assistant riding coach. I have been teaching kids to take care of and ride horses for since I was 10 years old. Their ages...
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Registered Behavioral Technician

Tacoma, WA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I have been working as a Registered Behavioral Technician for kids with Autism and other Behavioral health needs for the past 2 years. Working with kids from the ages 2-16yrs old. I am also in Nursing school with one year left and worked as a Nurse Extern on an adult oncology unit. I have a lot of experience in these fields of...
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Ashley B.'s Photo

Lakewood, WA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
Fostering a child's growth and development is my true passion. I work full time at a psychiatric hospital for kids and I also like caregiving/babysit on the side with over 10 years combined experience whether in a classroom as a substitute teacher or nannying, I strive to create a positive impact on the lives of the children I...
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Animals And Children Are My Passion!

Tenino, WA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
I am 28 years old and I have babysat the majority of my life with younger siblings, nephews, and family friends, I volunteered with special needs children in high school, so I am a little experienced in that area as well. I am also a certified home care aide and have been care-giving for about 3 years. I also do alot of...
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Elizabeth W.'s Photo

Tenino, WA

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$19/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a student at SPSCC working toward my AA. Growing up in a large blended family, I am entirely in my element surrounded by children of all ages. My background includes working with ages 4 months - 14 years old, experience caring for twins, and supporting children with specialized needs. Parents can have complete peace of mind...
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Taylor B.'s Photo

Lakewood, WA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have cared for children my whole life. I am a self defense instructor to children and adults of all ages. I have been a nanny and I also have children of my own. I have experience with special needs children as well.
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Weeknight And Weekend Childcare From Another Local Mom.

Yelm, WA

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$20/hr
20 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I like working with kids because they are are future and it reminds me of when my children were little. Children bring me joy. I started working with kids at around 11 years old. In my spare time, I like to read, play games with my teens, and learn about history. I have experience with preemies to adults, including special...
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Adventures Await When Mrs. Hailee Comes To Work!

Tacoma, WA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as fun, adventurous, thoughtful I like working with kids because it is my passion! I have a great time watching children learn and helping them grow. I believe it's important to further my education, and I believe there is always more room to grow in my knowledge on childcare. I started working...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $20.00/hr as of November 2026

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

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