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Alyssa is amazing! Safety is #1 for me and I have always known she is so responsible and takes great care with our girls.

Review for Alyssa C. by Care member

Very kind, communicative, and caring with my 2-year-old son. I would absolutely recommend Celine to anyone considering hiring her.

Review for Celine G. by Ethan B.

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,…

Review for Amy B. by Emily W.

Special needs caregivers in Steilacoom, WA

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Kimberly A.


Steilacoom, WA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

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With more than 20 years experience in various intensive childcare positions including kids with special needs, I posses expertise in nurturing, guiding, teaching, disciplining and providing loving care to children of all ages. I excel at remaining calm and composed in challenging situations while demonstrating superb active...
Kimberly can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Anna W.


Steilacoom, WA

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

With over five years of hand-on experience as both a nanny & a dedicated caregiver for my two special needs sisters, I am passionate about supporting children's growth & development. My role as a caregiver has deeper my understanding of the unique needs each child had, and I take pride in creating nurturing and supporting...
Anna can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
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Alyssa C.


Tacoma, WA

$40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Household Manager/Mother's Assistant

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Years of Experience: 10+ Type of Experience: Nanny Daycare Sunday School Summer Camp. Skills: - Provides for a variety of unique needs that may apply like extreme behavior personality types or basic special needs. Qualities: - Nurture, attentiveness, & multi-tasking - Anticipating needs by listening to the events...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Very professional, kids really enjoyed her company!"

Morgan M.

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Celine G.


Tacoma, WA

$26/hr • 5 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I've been a childcare provider for the past five years because I'm passionate about supporting families and positively impacting children's lives. My approach to childcare is patient, creative, and friendly. I strive to build strong relationships with the children I care for and their families. I believe in fostering children's...
Celine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Very kind, communicative, and caring with my 2-year-old son. I would absolutely recommend Celine to anyone considering hiring her."

Ethan B.

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Amy B.


Tacoma, WA

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

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...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

CNA

5.0
"Amy cared for our daughter for over a year from approx 10 months to over 2 years old. We always felt safe leaving our daughter with Amy and our daughter loved her. Amy sang songs, read stories, and took her for walks. We had another child and our situation no...

Lynn G.

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James R.


Tacoma, WA

$25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Happiness Architect: Building Joyful Moments!

Hello! I'm James, dedicated nanny with extensive experience, including special-needs children and twins. Raised in a home daycare, my mother, a devoted teacher, instilled in me a deep love for childcare. This upbringing taught me invaluable skills in nurturing and engaging children. I pursued child development at a community...
James can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"James is reliable and super attentive to children of various ages. Even in settings where is he caring for multiple children at once, he makes sure each individual child receives special attention and care to be seen, and heard. I am so grateful to have him as a...

Nandita K.

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Julienne J.


Tacoma, WA

$20-50/hr • 9 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Willing To Watch Kids/pets When I'm Not At Work.

I have volunteered at an after-school tutoring program, as well as babysit a special needs boy before and after school. My mom had an in-home daycare growing up so I have experience being in a daycare as well as providing care to many children. My goal is to be able to financially support myself, while taking real estate...
Julienne can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Julienne is hard working, diligent, compassionate and empathetic. She takes her responsibilities very seriously and is committed to getting her responsibilities done with excellence. She is trustworthy, energetic and a joy to be around. She is a really great...

Ron J.

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Daniela P.


Tacoma, WA

$25-40/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Dani and I'm 24 years old. I started nannying since I was 16. I have a lot of experience with 6 months old and up to 15 years old. I also have experience with special needs care such as blind, Down syndrome, adhd, asperger syndrome/autism and more. I love being around kids, having fun and making them laugh, I like...
Daniela can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Dani this summer to provide child care for our 12yo and 9yo because all the summer camps were closed due to COVID. Dani communicated well and worked with our schedule. She was very professional with the kids. She kept them on schedule with things we asked...

Shane S.

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Jordan R.


Tacoma, WA

$25-27/hr • 11 yrs exp

College Educated Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello there, I have extensive experience working with children from all ages including infants. I worked as babysitter for multiple years, as well as worked as a teacher for daycare (age group starting at 3 months). I am currently a SPED para educator for the Clover Park School District. I have experience with general ed and...
Jordan can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We hired Jordan three times to watch our toddler and newborn while I was recovering from surgery. My toddler enjoyed spending time with her doing arts and crafts and learning activities. She was very sweet and gentle with the girls and I would gladly hire her again...

Eunice C.

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Grace B.


Lakewood, WA

$23/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I worked as a lead teacher for ages 2-6 since September 2021. I taught them American sign language, letters, numbers, feelings, gardening skills, writing skills, social skills and much more. I love watching kids learn and grow. I worked with children ages 2-5 three times a week for 6 years at my local church. I am currently...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

3.0
"Single parent of 3 kids. I hired Grace in August 2022 w/ a contract and asked to commit up to 3 years of care if pos. I paid for her BG check. She was dependable, arrived on time, and asked alot of ques. After 3 mos I felt she had gotten used to the cycle with...

Theresa Joyce G.

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Kathryn H.


Tacoma, WA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Autism Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. My name is Kathryn and I have been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis for 10+ years working with children, teens, and adults with autism and other developmental delays. I am currently working as a high school special education teacher. I am available on a part time (evenings and weekend) basis as well as...
5.0
"I can't say enough positive things about Kathryn. She has always been punctual and reliable and my son lights up whenever she is around. Her experience with kiddos with special needs has made her an absolute asset for my family and my autistic son. Kathryn's...

Alexandra M.

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Molly F.


Tacoma, WA

$23-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider

I am a pediatric speech-language pathologist with 20 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I am comfortable with newborns, multiples, and children with special needs, overnight care, transportation, errands, meal-prep, light housekeeping, and pet care.
Molly can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Roseline M.


Tacoma, WA

$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Experience Caregiver

I have been doing Home Health care for 7 years. I cared for both parents and a special needs older brother. I'm skilled, patient, kind, and knowledgeable. Seeking full_time employment. I'm not willing to do any heavy lifting of a client. I'm able to give transport to appts, run errands, do light housekeeping, hygiene assistance,...
Roseline can also help with: Personal care, hospice services
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Dihanna U.


Lakewood, WA

$25-32/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hello, I'm Dihanna! Growing up, I had a very special relationship with my own babysitter who I looked up to. I try to carry her loving, thoughtful influence into my work as a nanny. My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs. I find such joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life and...
Dihanna can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, respite care & more
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Shannon D.


Tacoma, WA

$24/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have over 10 years experience working with vulnerable adults, needing a range of assistance. I am CPR and first aid certified. I've worked in private and public settings while caring for adults. I'm comfortable working within a multi family home and assisting with transportation needs. My experience has allowed me to...
Shannon can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

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Stevi K.


Tacoma, WA

$29/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Caring Companion

My name is Stevi Rose and I am a current nursing student and CNA, HCA, CPR/ BLS certified with over 10 years experience working with seniors and adults with special needs. I helped managed a HUD certified senior independent living facility for 8 years and have experience working with adults with developmental disabilities as...
Stevi can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, errands
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Roseline M.


Tacoma, WA

$14-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experience Caregiver, Helper

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm experience in caring for children and adults. Mother of four and Granny to 5. I helped with both parents and special needs older brother. I'm reliable, honest, and hardworking. I was employed at a daycare, too many children to be exposed to, so now looking for employment. Full time work is what I desire. I love helping those...
Roseline can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Ingrid W.


Tacoma, WA

$16-21/hr • 1 yrs exp

Cheerful And Passionate

I have experienced cared for Geriatric Patients with special needs from toileting, medications, feeding, transferring them from bed to chair or go outside for some activities and visiting doctors appointment.
Ingrid can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia
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Leah A.


Tacoma, WA

$23-35/hr • 6 yrs exp

Quadriplegic

I had experienced dealing with quadriplegic for more than 3 years, another quadriplegic for a year and experienced with NGT/G-tube, colostomy bag, trachea and respiratory management. This experienced is been the most awarding experiences, I was able to help others to have a life still despite of their disability, made their...
I have worked with 3-24-year-olds who have special needs and cared for them. I would like to expand my knowledge and help anyone in need of help
Daniela can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & more

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