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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
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
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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Alisha Y.

As A Nurturer I'm Passionate About Caring For People

Federal Way, WA

5.0(0)
from
$35/hr
9 years experience
I'm a very dependable, patient, compassionate, & thoughtful woman who has 14 years of experience caring for seniors, adults, & children who require assistance with various health conditions/special needs. I've worked with individuals with Alzheimer's, stroke, cancers, macular degeneration, diabetes, auto-immune conditions,...
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Tanya M.

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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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Candice H.

Mama To 2 Boys And 6 Animals

Poulsbo, WA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
I Have 10 years experience working with children with special needs and without. Both my 9-year-old and 4-year-old were diagnosed with autism. I have worked hand in hand with their therapists to make sure they are successful in their lives and be the best they can be. We are retired military family with a huge love for animals.

Elizabeth W. says "Candice is a skilled caregiver and did a great job with my sons, ages 2 and 5. She was always on time, she played fun games with them, fixed meals for...

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Kirsten P.

Bremerton, WA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have 6 years of experience in childcare. I just moved to Bremerton a little 2 years ago from Florida to be with my husband who is stationed at the base nearby. I previously worked with a child with cerebral palsy as a night/day nurse doing activities, preparing meals, tidying up the house, and spending quality time together. I...

Li-yun F. says "Kristen was great with our 3 year old and very attentive :) We would definitely love to hire her again and recommend her to anyone. "

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Brianna L.

Babysitting Or Nannying For College Grad

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
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...

Monika C. says "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...

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Kate W.

P/T Nanny, Live-in. Has Experience With Feeding Tubes, Asperger, Mental Health Needs

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm a 44-year-old mom, looking for a part-time position. I have 2 kids of my own (9 and 22), plus former long term foster kids (21 and 25), and others I have parented. The three older ones are grown and flown. The 9-year-old was born with a major birth defect, now mostly resolved. After 6 years of "medical parenting" and 22...

Cindy G. says "Kate is so friendly and very competent with my medically needy baby. She's able to give meds, manage the feeding tube, and put the baby to sleep. That's...

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Amy B.

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
From the first smile to the last diaper and beyond, I've been there and enjoyed every minute of it. As every child is unique in their needs and abilities, my goal is to understand what those are and to create a fun-loving, nurturing environment where they are comfortable to develop in life through exploration, play and...

Emily W. says "Amy is wonderful! She made watching our 1 year old son easy from the first communication we had with her and beyond. She is prompt, responsive and engaged...

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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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Sheela P.

Sheela In Issaquah

Renton, WA

3.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been a full time stay at home mom and home manager for over 28 years. I am healthy, active, have a lot of energy, love to cook, do arts/crafts and most things from organization to party planning, I am patient and kind and use redirection and praise versus harsh discipline. I have 4 children 13-28. My first graduated UW...

Shrinivass A. says "Sheela is a highly experienced nanny who took of my young infant. She not only took care of the baby but also helped with day to day household...

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Will A.

Student-Athlete @ UW

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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...

Leola R. says "Will is a wonderful companion for my son, does everything on "the list" and leaves my house spotless. Would hire him again any time."

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Chantel M.

Full Time Nanny

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am currently a nanny for one toddler and have been with him since he was 5 months old. (2. 5+ years). I moved to Seattle about 4 years ago from Houston where I worked as an Art Therapist and teacher at a school for children with special needs(ages 2-13) for 4. 5 years. I also nannied part time as well for a family with 3...

Care Member says "Chantel (goes by Remy) is a fantastic, loving, and dependable nanny who cared for our son from 5 months to 3 years old. They became a part of our family...

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Johnna S.

Loving Caregiver

Poulsbo, WA

4.5(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Johnna. I have been dedicated to caring for Children for over 25 years including child care center experience as well as single family childcare. I have experience in working with children birth-12 years as well as experience with working with children with special needs. I am CPR/First Aid certified. I would...

Care Member says "Johnna has been with us for over 6 months. My little ones absolutely adore her. She is so good to our little ones, & has been such a light in our...

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Angela H.

Special Ed Teacher Willing To Help

Seattle, WA

5.0(0)
from
$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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Holly G.

Home school Mom With Patience And Some Flexibility!

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a passionate former home school mom of a talented 20-year-old son. I have worked as a nanny, a driver for a local families with tweens and teens, a teacher of English, Ecology, and Global Awareness for a home school enrichment program in Seattle, and a caregiver for disabled and elderly folks. I have cooked in a school for...

Karen V. says "Holly has helped me with patient advocacy. She goes the extra mile to confirm the detail and make sure all tasks are done, and is always friendly and...

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Miguel P.

Fun Sitter With Behavior Tech Background!

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Crafts. I am a trained behavior tech and work at a high school sped department during the school year! Am looking to help give parents a break and am very comfortable with special needs children aging anywhere from 2yr-18+! Love pets!

Care Member says "Miguel has been a life-saver. High recommended."

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Salaovea V.

Seattle, WA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
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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Daisy R.

Unique, One Of A Kind Arts And Crafts Adventure Nanny

Seattle, WA

5.0(0)
from
$35/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
I practice a Montessori approach in my daily work and strive to make sure each child I work with has all their specific needs taken care of and they feel loved and understood. I have current work experience with children from 3 months to 13 years. Some of the children I have watched have special needs which requires a slightly...
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Dianna B.

Dianna

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have several years of experience caring for children and families. This experience includes infant/early childhood daycare teaching, special needs education, early intervention, childhood emotional regulation research, and nannying. I have a bachelors degree in Psychology and several additional certifications in CPR, First Aid...

Care Member says "She is excellent with young children. Very dependable. We really enjoyed having her with us."

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Michael Z.

Senior Caregiver

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
Hello!!! My name is Michael. I am helpful, loving and fun person. I have the passion to care your loved one with dignity. I have experience in caregiving field for over 14 years with various cases from Parkinson, Dementia, Alzheimer , client with special needs.... doing ADL's grooming, meal preparation, medication reminder,...

Mia M. says "Michael is an absolute pleasure! Experienced, kind, punctual to only name a few qualities. We are fortunate to count ourselves as one of his clients. Highly...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.29/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 Port Orchard, WA

Special Needs Caregivers in Port Orchard, WA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Tanya M.

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

- Arjun V.

Candice H.

Candice is a skilled caregiver and did a great job with my sons, ages 2 and 5. She was always on time, she played fun games with them,...

- Elizabeth W.

Kirsten P.

Kristen was great with our 3 year old and very attentive :) We would definitely love to hire her again and recommend her to anyone.

- Li-yun F.

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