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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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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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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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Katherine M.

Nurturing, Experienced And Energetic Caregiver Available

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have worked in private households and group homes over the last 20 years, providing primary and respite care for special needs clients of all ages. I provide support for assisting clients with daily living skills (including bathing and bathroom functions), regular outings, and doctors' appointments. I can cook and do light...

Kristina G. says "She is great and very dependable. She is currently still working for us!!"

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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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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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Robin E.

Experienced Nanny for Infants, Toddlers & School Aged Children

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$42/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Ileana S.

Experience Babysitter

Seattle, WA

4.0(0)
from
$24/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
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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Courtney M.

Full Time Experienced Nanny Available

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$34/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! My name is Courtney. I have been providing childcare for about 13 years. I have extensive experience with children of all age groups, and children with special needs. I have worked at a children's summer camp as a counselor, so I feel comfortable watching several children at a time. I especially love working with...

Megan B. says "Our kids love Courtney!!! And we do too!! It's very clear that she takes her professional role seriously. She loves kids and she understands them. We are...

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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
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 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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Logan S.

Fun Babysitter Who Loves Kids!

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$36/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! My name is Logan and I am interested in helping take care of your children . I have lots of experience working with children from the time I was in 6th grade. I worked as a helper at my synagogue and was also a teachers aide at my middle and high school. I have babysat and nannied for people for 6 years as well. I love...

Kara F. says "Logan is wonderful! We were looking for someone to help out and play with our daughter. She is super fun, energetic, creative, and kind. She takes...

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Karen A.

Encouraging Infant To Toddler Nanny & Dependable House Manager

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Looking for a busy growing family of infants and toddlers including special needs to share my child development skills as their caring and fun but reliable nanny who can contribute to house management so family time is maximized. I am a warm, trustworthy, and conscientious Professional Nanny and Household Manager highly regarded...

Lindsey G. says "Karen was incredible with our son. She took care of keeping the household organized (meal planning, cooking, grocery lists, light cleaning). And also ran...

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Dianna B.

Dianna

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
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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Madeline F.

Punctual, Dependable And Fun!

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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,...

Darcy R. says "She's fluent in Spanish! Does a great job cleaning up after herself and the kids and an overall wonderful person. "

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Jheyne C.

Part Time And Full Time

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$34/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
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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Tanya M.

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 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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Bernadette A.

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a creative and warm caregiver. I provide a safe, secure environment that nurtures the whole child's well-being: mental, physical, and emotional. Skills include: experience with all ages: infant to teenager, special needs, consistency in daily routine, emotional awareness, balanced meals, and education, in addition to...

Steve M. says "My wife Tristin and I feel like we won the lottery when we found Berny! We knew that we needed someone extraordinary. Tristin had been widowed and we...

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Alexandra N.

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Michael Z.

Senior Caregiver

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Hospice services
dementia
companionship
errands
meal prep
+ 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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Lindsey F.

Special Needs Caregiver Available

Seattle, WA

from
$21/hr
2 years experience
My name is Lindsey and I am an alumna of Kansas State University. At K-State I majored in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Family Studies. I also have a secondary degree in Gerontology. I have cared for children between the ages of 6 months and 14 years old. I have extensive experience with children who have speech...
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  • 235 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $25.00/hr as of June 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.7

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Seattle, WA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 47 reviews of the 236 listed special needs caregivers

Kate W.

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...

- Cindy G.

Katherine M.

She is great and very dependable. She is currently still working for us!!

- Kristina G.

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.

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