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252 special needs caregivers are listed in Seattle, WA

The average rate is $23/hr as of April 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Seattle, WA

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Alison M.


Seattle, WA

$48/hr2 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver, Child At Heart

5.0

(6)

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Seeking full time employment with a family. I have been a caregiver as a CNA for over 7 years with memory care, death and dying, special needs, and assisted living. I was a camp councilor for 2 years. I'm currently working at a diner and I'm looking for a new experience. I love spending time with my friends children and the best...
5.0
"She is so considerate and kind! I absolutely recommend, we need more like Alison! "

Reviewed by Care member

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Rivkah T.


Seattle, WA

$34-54/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible, Fun And Hard Working College Student

5.0

(1)

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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.
5.0
"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 forever! She is punctual, responsible, and so caring and...

Reviewed by Stephen B.

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Daisy R.


Seattle, WA

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver Available

5.0

(1)

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Hi, I'm Daisy. I'm a non-smoker, and I've been caring for children my whole life. I strive to make sure each child I work with has all their specific needs taken care of and they feel loved. I have cared for children from 3 months old to 13 years old. Some of the children I have watched overnight had special needs which...
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Hope D.


Seattle, WA

$28-36/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny With Experience

5.0

(7)

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From a young age-and as a big sister to 4 younger siblings- I have always had a passion for guiding and working with children :-) Currently being a stay at home mom caring for and homeschooling my children ages 3mos-10 years old. I'm ready to jump back into nannying full time now while my husband takes a turn & stays home. I...
5.0
"She watched my son from infancy to 24 months. He loved her and I could rest assured he was having a fun time exploring Seattle museums, parks and landmarks."

Reviewed by Alisa N.

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Will A.


Seattle, WA

$18-30/hr4 yrs exp

Student-Athlete @ UW

5.0

(1)

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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...
5.0
"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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Patricia T.


Seattle, WA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Bubbly Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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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...
5.0
"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 get lucky. My younger son can be challenging and she...

Reviewed by Alma B.

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Kailyn B.


Seattle, WA

$18-30/hr4 yrs exp

3.9

(9)

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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...
4.0
"Kailyn used to take our autistic son to an indoor playground in her car every weekend. She was very punctual and responsible."

Reviewed by Jazmin G.

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Naomi K.


Seattle, WA

$31/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(7)

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Hi! I'm looking for my next nanny position. I have 13 years of experience and have worked with all age ranges. I have experience with twins, children with special needs, and a nanny share. I'm looking for at least 30 guaranteed hours a week. My minimum rate is $31/hr. I am happy to help with light cleaning and errands as a part...
5.0
"Naomi took care of our four pets for nearly two weeks while we were out of town. They loved her and we got pictures and updates while we were away. Plus, she went above and behind cleaning up the house before...

Reviewed by Shanta P.

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Robin E.


Seattle, WA

$42/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny for Infants, Toddlers & School Aged Children

5.0

(3)

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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...
5.0
"We love Miss Robin! Robin is a great nanny who loves kids and is extremely trust-worthy and responsible. We moved to Seattle in May and hired her through Care.com, and after a great interview baking cookies...

Reviewed by Sarah G.

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Chantel M.


Seattle, WA

$28-35/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

5.0

(8)

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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...
5.0
"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 as they helped raise our growing son, guiding us through...

Reviewed by Care member

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Zhane H.


Seattle, WA

$23-25/hr1 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hi I'm Z. I'm 24 years old I love working with children showing them new thing and learning new things. I am in the military so some days I will be unavailable but I will let you know ahead of time. I am first aid and CPR qualified as my job requires. I've babysat family and friends of the family children. In high school I...
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Aleea S.


Seattle, WA

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Preschool Teacher Looking For Summer Job

3.8

(4)

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Hi! My name is Aleea. Passionate in early childhood development. I've worked with all ages including special needs and ready to offer care. Currently working at a Preschool for gifted children in Bellevue and have the summer off. Looking for a part time roll as well as occasional weekend care. Have reliable transportation and...
5.0
"Aleea provided backup care for us several times while our regular nanny was out. She arrived on time, handled everything smoothly, and left our place tidy."

Reviewed by Valerie H.

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Nguyen N.


Seattle, WA

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

5.0

(3)

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Hi, I am a mature, responsible and reliable nanny with 10 years experience. I have experience with kids from newborn to 12-year-old. I have the most experience with infants and toddlers. I simply love children, love caring for them and find them fascinating, and I am seeking further nanny work to continue doing what I love and...
5.0
"Rinny was just a wonderful nanny for our 7-month old daughter. We hired her when we were in-between nannies and she exceeded all our expectations. She was kind, sweet, funny and playful with our daughter and...

Reviewed by Esha B.

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Ana P.


Seattle, WA

$28/hr8 yrs exp

3.0

(2)

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Hello families, Part time or Full time! Degree in psychology (Infants care) 7 years experience (new born, babies and toddlers) Experience with special needs or kids with allergies (EpiPen) kind, fun and patient I believe we can provide a positive environment in which children can develop, physically and cognitively. I like...
5.0
"Ana is an angel! She came to our family’s rescue on short notice and embraced our cranky toddler with patience and warmth. We hope to have her back very soon!"

Reviewed by Care member

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Madeline F.


Seattle, WA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Punctual, Dependable And Fun!

5.0

(2)

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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,...
5.0
"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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Dianna B.


Seattle, WA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Dianna

5.0

(1)

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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...
5.0
"She is excellent with young children. Very dependable. We really enjoyed having her with us."

Reviewed by Care member

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Maisy W.


Seattle, WA

$15-22/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny/ House Manager

5.0

(1)

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My name is Maisy and my strongest skills are communication and adaptability! I've worked with kids from all ages, have experience with special needs children, and have been an a live in nanny, as well. I try to create a relationship with kids that is built on open-ness, encourages curiosity while maintaining safety and trust....
5.0
"Maisy was a very caring and attentive caregiver to my son. She was with our family from when our son was 10 months old until he was 2. She is very patient and knew exactly how to handle him through his...

Reviewed by Smitha P.

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Allegra R.


Seattle, WA

$27-35/hr12 yrs exp

Artsy Nanny!!!

4.8

(5)

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I have been nannying as long as I can remember. Ever since I was in middle school I was always looking after the neighbor kids etc. Then I began looking after families at my church. Since then I have had the pleasure of working with many families big and small from the PNW and Socal, my home turf, and have been blessed by the...
5.0
"I have a back-up care benefit through work and caregivers are assigned pretty randomly at first, so you never know what you're going to get, but I struck GOLD! After the first day with Allegra I just kept...

Reviewed by Kelly P.

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Michael Z.


Seattle, WA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

5.0

(5)

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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 11 years with various cases from Parkinson, Dementia, Alzheimer , client with special needs.... doing ADL's grooming, meal preparation, medication reminder,...
5.0
"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 recommended."

Reviewed by Mia M.

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Kestrel W.


Seattle, WA

$19-24/hr1 yrs exp

Nanny With Special Needs Experience

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I have 3+ years of experience working with children from infancy through 11 years old, and 1+ year of experience working for children with special needs. In 2021 and 2022, I nannied for5-year-old twins, one of whom is autistic and non-verbal. I had an incredible experience in that role, and decided to dedicate myself to this...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Seattle, WA

Alison M.

5.0

She is so considerate and kind! I absolutely recommend, we need more like Alison!

- Care member

Rivkah T.

5.0

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 forever! She is punctual, responsible, and so caring and attentive.

- Stephen B.

Hope D.

5.0

She watched my son from infancy to 24 months. He loved her and I could rest assured he was having a fun time exploring Seattle museums, parks and landmarks.

- Alisa N.

Will A.

5.0

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

- Leola R.

Patricia T.

5.0

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 get lucky. My younger son can be challenging and she handled him with such grace. She had days planned out as far as what activities to do...

- Alma B.

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Ratings for Seattle, WA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Seattle, WA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 111 reviews of the 252 listed special needs caregivers.