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Iris N.


Tacoma, WA

$19-22/hr • 6 yrs exp

Fun-loving, Compassionate Respite Caregiver

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I have worked as a respite caregiver for children and adults with disabilities for six years and am certified as a CNA in the state of Washington. I have worked as an at-home caregiver, a camp counselor, and a caregiver for extended overnight periods. I love spending quality time with my clients, playing, stimming, and making...
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Ofa M.


Lakewood, WA

$25-50/hr • 2 yrs exp

I'm 22 Years Of Age And I'm Looking For A job

When I first started as a caregiver in Reno NV . It was my first time experience as a caregiver . We worked with different kind of clients and teenagers with special needs. I've been working with this company for 1year and months. It was a great experience and | loved working with them but I had to move to a different state. My...
Ofa can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning
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Rose N.


Tacoma, WA

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-Time Senior Caregiver

I have over 16 years of senior care in different settings and of different/various needs. I am passionate, reliable and compassionate about caring for the elderly. I will give showers, medication reminder, doctor's appointments, grocery shopping and light housekeeping. I am a trained care provider for mental health and dementia...
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Chelsea M.


Tacoma, WA

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun Flexible Nanny/Sitter

Thank you for checking out my profile! My name is Chelsea, I am 35 years old and I have more than 15 years of experience raising and caring for children of all ages. Previously I worked as a full time nanny for an amazing family with 2 kids ages 1&3. As a teenager I worked as a nanny and as an assistant pre school teacher. I...
Chelsea can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
I have a 6-year-old brother who has special needs, basically since he was born. I have help my mom, in taking care of him. I took a child development class that worked with special needs in a high school. I have taken exceptional child classes and I currently am.
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Noriza Fe L.


Tacoma, WA

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nar Certificate Only , Cpr,

6yrs experience of children have diagnosed care ADD/ADHD age 0-17, Experienced with normal children And im a single mother for two children now they are adult one is military she is 25 and my son 15 yr old. I have experienced taking care of adults / senior with Add/adhd from 40-85 yr old If your willing me just give me a text...
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April M.


Dupont, WA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I'm a medical assistant that is going to college for further education in Nursing. I'd describe my personality as nurturing, positive, and supportive. I like working with kids because they bring out the kid in me! They remind me to be in the moment, enjoy nature, get fresh air, and laugh a lot! I love encouraging them,...
April can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Grace K.


Tacoma, WA

$15-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Grace Kretschmann

Hello, my name is Grace. I have had six years of experience working with children with special needs. I am reliable and have a caring heart. I have CPR/FIRST AIDE certifications. I enjoy reading and doing outdoor activities. I have worked with many different children whether it be in the severe and profound category.
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Amanda F.


Tacoma, WA

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

I have worked with developmentally delayed children and children on various ends of the autism spectrum. I have training in educating children with the Rapid Prompting Method, which works extraordinarily well for children who are non-verbal and/or have autism.
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Anna W.


Tacoma, WA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experience Care Provider

Seeking: summer position from June 1 - August 10 Current High school chemistry teacher (4 levels) foundations, college prep, honors, AP Extensive childcare/caretaking/nanny experience, with a specialization in special needs care - over 20 years experience. Provide supportive services to assist in transition, travel, ect...
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Kate P.


Tacoma, WA

$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Or Part-Time Summer Nanny Available

Hello! My name is Kate, and I live on the Gig Harbor area. During the week I work with students who have special needs as a pediatric occupational therapy practitioner for a local school district, and in an outpatient pediatric clinic over summer breaks. Prior to becoming an OT practitioner, I was a career nanny for 20+ years,...
Kate can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Caitlin V.


Tacoma, WA

$13-20/hr

Babysitter/Part Time Caregiver Available

I love working with special needs children, teens, and adults, and am going to college to become a Special Needs Teacher. I was a teachers assistant for our special needs program at my high school this past year and have worked with special needs teens every day. I also have an autistic cousin whom I babysit often.
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Rachael C.


Tacoma, WA

$20-50/hr • 15 yrs exp

Loving Nanny.

I'd describe my personality as patient, enthusiastic, and kind. I'm looking for a job that is happy, educational, and fulfilling. I started working with kids when I was 16 years old and took my first babysitting job. In my spare time, I like to spend time with my three dogs at parks and beaches. One thing you should know...
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Calvin N.


Tacoma, WA

$26-40/hr • 2 yrs exp

Special Need Caregiver

As I sit down to pen down the chapters of my life, I am filled with a sense of humility and gratitude for the experiences that have shaped me into the caregiver I am today. Each encounter with a client with special needs has been a lesson in empathy, resilience, and unconditional love. This is the story of my journey as a...
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Anna W.


Tacoma, WA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Seeking: summer position from June 1 - August 10 Current High school chemistry teacher (4 levels) foundations, college prep, honors, AP Extensive childcare/caretaking/nanny experience, with a specialization in special needs care - over 20 years experience. Provide supportive services to assist in transition, travel, ect...
Anna can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Rachel C.


Tacoma, WA

$20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Your Kids Dream Nanny/sitter

New to Tacoma and Looking for a Wonderful Family to Work With! Working with children and infants is my true passion. After spending the last four years exploring other careers, I've realized that nothing is as fulfilling as being a nanny. I absolutely loved working with my previous family, and the kids loved me just as...
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Dihanna U.


Lakewood, WA

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And A Well Known Loving Mother.

Hi everyone!! My name is Dihanna, I also go by Dee. I'm available for occasional babysitting! I'm a Certified Nurse Assistant with some free time on my hand after 5:30 p.m. every week day and full availability every weekend. Don't hesitate to message me if you need babysitting done! I'm BLS, CPR, First Aid, food handler...
Dihanna can also help with: Swimming supervision
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Megan P.


Tacoma, WA

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nurturing Educator, Mother To Be

I've been a special education teacher in Puyallup since 2012. Before that, I worked in a childcare facility and babysat children from 6 months old - 5 years old while attending college. I love all children but have special expertise with children with special needs like deafness, ADHD, Asperger, and other disabilities.
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Desiree Z.


Tacoma, WA

$22-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Having grown up with 2 brothers with fragile x syndrome one more sever than the other and a son with ADHD I've had many years of experience with kiddos who learn at a different pace than others. It's a gift to be able to see the world through their eyes.
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Adela V.


Lakewood, WA

$17-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Adela! My favorite thing to do is to help others. I enjoy making people smile. I'm very caring, reliable & respectful. I've been a nursing assistant for a little over a year now & I absolutely love it. I've been babysitting since I was 14 years old, Ive watched infants - teens & elderly. Please reach out, hope to...

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