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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...
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"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, honest, devoted and funny. We had hoped and planned to...
Reviewed by Amy C.
Kailyn B.
Seattle, WA
$18-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
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I'm a 23-year-old, college graduate, who has been caring for kids since I was 13 years old. I started out by babysitting a boy who was 5 at the time for about four years, and I have continued babysitting other kids since. My experience with ages ranges from 4 months to 11 years of age. I have experience watching up to 3 kids at...
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"Kailyn was wonderful! My two daughters, 4 and 6, adore any time they are able to spend with her. She's reliable, intelligent, and someone you want to watch your children. So glad we found her through this APP."
Reviewed by Kristen C.
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My experience with special needs has been primarily with children who have autism. I am very patient, loving, and kind and that allows me to make deeper bonds with the children I care for. I also have an adult cousin who is autistic, and a sister in law who is developmentally disabled. I am open to caring for adults or children...
Nicole H.
Bellevue, WA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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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...
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"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 the family as a whole. She is really amazing."
Reviewed by Care member
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Children are thee most vulnerable and valuable things on earth, so some of my my goals are to make sure that they feel loved, cared for and safe. I have been working with children from the time I was 15. I have worked with newborns to children up to 11 years old, children with special needs, and siblings. I am infant/child/adult...
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"We interviewed and then hired Brenda for our two children (8 and 6 year olds) as an afternoon nanny. She was very responsive to our messages prior to meeting, and was very welcoming to our questions when we...
Reviewed by Merryjane F.
Jenny L.
Seattle, WA
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Proactive Childcare Professional With Long Standing Relationships In The Childcare Community
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Dear Prospective Family,
It would be an honor to be an essential member of your childcare team. My expertise is in infant care, early childhood education, household management of staff, personal assistant services, and home management. I am originally from South Africa where I received a British-style education at the best...
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"Jenny did a fantastic job with our 3 year old. very attentive, very punctual and thorough for the week she worked for us. We were under the impression that she would be working with us for several weeks or...
Reviewed by Ernie F.
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Hi! I'm an enthusiastic and caring individual. I have a career as a speech language pathologist, working with little ones on speech and language development. I have over 12 years experience working with kids! I have experience with newborns to teenagers, even young adults with special needs. I am here to not only watch after...
Salaovea V.
Seattle, WA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hello. I am a mother of 5 children. I have been working as a caregiver for over 20 years on and off. I am very reliable and need less supervision. I have worked for elderly's of all kinds from Dementia, Total-care, cancer , hospice and not limited to companion. I am very honest and hardworking. I am very very compassionate at...
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Being the oldest child , I have had experience being around children for more than half of my life. Growing up I was the extra set of hands, the extra parent that was needed in order to help my parents with daily tasks. Being around kids is a norm that I feel comfortable with and I genuinely enjoy being around them and feel that...
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"Brianna was our regular family babysitter and bedtime helper for three kids under 5YO for one year until we (sadly) moved. She is reliable, caring, and fun!"
Reviewed by Monika C.
Emily I.
Seattle, WA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I am in my last year of occupational therapy school to receive my entry level doctorate. I have been working with children with a wide variety of abilities for over 10 years in early intervention, respite care, camp, and behavior technician settings. I have completed two full-time clinical rotations in occupational therapy, one...
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"She has been with us for about 5 months and all I can say is she is a brilliant person! Since she is familiar with autism, she followed my son's lead very well, tried to engage with him. I could really feel...
Reviewed by Bora K.
Chantel M.
Seattle, WA
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Special Needs Nanny With MA In Art Therapy And LPC
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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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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).
Skylar B.
Renton, WA
$17-29/hr • 1 yrs exp
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I am reliable caring and loving person I am gentle and love helping people especially those who have special needs. I want to provide with comfort and security of having trustworthy.
Itumeleng M.
Seattle, WA
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
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Hey! My name is Itu. I'm a seven years experienced and nurturing babysitter dedicated to providing a safe, fun, and enriching environment for children. CPR and first aid certified with a passion for fostering creativity and learning through play. Skilled in meal preparation, bedtime routines, and adept at handling any situation...
Dimitrinka H.
Renton, WA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
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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.
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"She is a very hard worker. My parents love having her. She is very versatile and has helped them a lot!"
Reviewed by Carroll O.
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Hi, I'm Taylor. I have worked as an HCA for nearly 10 years. I have work experience with autism, ADHD, Angelman's syndrome, schizophrenia, bpd, seizure disorders, FAS, Down syndrome, types 1 & 2 diabetes, cancer, depression, anxiety and spina bifida.
I have worked with many memory care patients experiencing beginning stages of...
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"Taylor was great with my 2 year old! I would highly recommended her!"
Reviewed by Jenny M.
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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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I am a 20-year-old student athlete at The University of Washington. I am a Pole Vaulter and Track & Field athlete with a personal best of 4. 90 meters. Prior to living in Seattle, I studied in Austin at The University of Texas for two years. My work experience includes being a Afterschool Program Director for the , a Youth...
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"Will is a wonderful companion for my son, does everything on "the list" and leaves my house spotless. Would hire him again any time."
Reviewed by Leola R.
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Hi my name is Madeleine!
A little about me- I graduated from Gettysburg College in 2020 with a degree in psychology. I am currently pursing a master's degree in Speech Language Pathology at UW. My twin sister has developmental disabilities, and I am extremely passionate about working with people with disabilities. I have...
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I have been babysitting and nannying for over 10 years. I have experience with newborns through age 15, and I have cared for children in groups and children with special needs such as autism. I am a college graduate with a major in Psychology and a minor in Spanish language, and I am passionate about music, education, traveling,...
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"She's fluent in Spanish! Does a great job cleaning up after herself and the kids and an overall wonderful person. "
Reviewed by Darcy R.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mercer Island, WA
Ashley M.
5.0
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, honest, devoted and funny. We had hoped and planned to hire her on permanently, but were unable to due to a change in our circumstances. Highly...
- Amy C.
Kailyn B.
5.0
Kailyn was great! Communicative and prompt. She watched my recovering dog while I was away for the afternoon.
- Tana A.
Nicole H.
5.0
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 the family as a whole. She is really amazing.
- Care member
Brenda K.
5.0
We interviewed and then hired Brenda for our two children (8 and 6 year olds) as an afternoon nanny. She was very responsive to our messages prior to meeting, and was very welcoming to our questions when we interviewed her. The kids feel comfortable with her.
- Merryjane F.
Jenny L.
5.0
Jenny was great!! She’s communicative, showed up on time and was available in a pinch. Our daughter loved her. She had such a quick bond with her she cried when she left for the day. I highly recommend her without hesitation and hope to use her again and again.
- Care member
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