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Down syndrome care in Camas, WA

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Lexa G.


Camas, WA

$25/hr

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I am former teacher, secular homeschool mom of 3 (8, 5, 2) with personal experience with special needs (my middle child has Down Syndrome). You can find me updating my goodreads reading goal, trying a new recipe, or planning my next visit to a national park. I would love to join your family and make your life easier.
Lexa can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Chloe C.


Portland, OR

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Part-Time Nanny Available

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Pediatric Speech-language Pathologist. Not currently open for reccuring positions. May be able to make date nights or occasional sitting work. I have experience with children between birth to 18 years. Significant pediatric experience in both a personal and professional capacity. I have a 7-month-old boy. I have bountiful...
Chloe can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Brianna B.


Portland, OR

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Licensed SPED Teacher With A Love For Puzzles!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a licensed SPED teacher with a PK-12 endorsement. I really enjoy working with "tricky" children who may need a little extra support with behavior. I tend to focus on social and emotional growth as key part of my job and helping children navigate their world and self awareness. I firmly believer in using positive behavior...
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Melinda J.


Portland, OR

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Active And Creative Caretaker

I have been working as a caretaker since I received a babysitting certification at 11 years old. In middle and high school I babysat for a multitude of families in my hometown as their regular sitter. Throughout my high school and college summers I worked as a full time nanny. One of the families I regularly worked for...
Melinda can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Mindy babysat for our two young daughters for several years every Saturday night. She has also babysat for us for long weekends. Mindy set the bar for all future babysitters for being kind, clean, on time, and helpful. Our oldest daughter has Down syndrome and...

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Claire S.


Portland, OR

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have a BA in Psychology and I believe my education has really helped me understand several physical and mental disabilities really well. I am also a naturally empathetic, compassionate, and patient person. I am vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19. I have family members with autism, mental illness, diabetes, and...
Hi! I have 20+ years in education, Preschool to 5th grade. I am a certified teacher that has a BA in Early Childhood/Elementary Education and a Masters in Curriculum & Instruction with a minor in Special Education. I've worked in public education for 13+ years in the general education classes and in special ed. I have also owned...
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Melinda J.


Portland, OR

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Caregiver/Respite Caretaker

About 7 years ago I got started working with children with special needs. I was the regular babysitter for a family that had a child with Down Syndrome. This instilled a passion in me to continue this work. Throughout my college experience, I worked for College Nannies and Tutors in San Diego. My job title for this company was a...
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Hailey W.


Portland, OR

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Hailey! I am 18 and a college student, and I am majoring in child psychology. I have around 2 years of experience working with kids who have autism and down syndrome, and I have six years of experience babysitting and nannying. Just recently I worked for a family with a 4-year-old kid who has down syndrome. I...
Hey there! My name is Renee, and I have five years experience in childcare/education. I have worked as a tutor, daycare teacher, and nanny. My experience lies primarily in early education, but I am also available for middle school, and select subjects for high school (history, English, drama, music, biology, anatomy). I have...
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Drew P.


Portland, OR

$10-50/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs/Any Need Caregiver

When I was 10 years old, my youngest sister was born with Down syndrome. After my initial concern and confusion about what this meant had passed, I realized that she was just a little girl who'd become increasingly more special to me as time passed. After having such a close bond with her, I began working in various special...
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Marquita P.


Portland, OR

$18-23/hr6 yrs exp

Special Nanny

Hello, my name is Marquita. I have been a nanny since 2010, working with beautiful children some with special needs and some without. I have great patience and sincerity. I do have experience with ADHD, down syndrome, autism and behavioral issues. I would love for you to join me to your team I am happy to help Anywhere needed. I...
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Lillian M.


Portland, OR

$15-30/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced, Fun Caregiver

I've cared for kids with Down Syndrome and Autism for 7 years. Three of those were as a private caregiver and I worked for four years with a certified company as a behavioral aid.
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Kristina H.


Portland, OR

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Full-Time Assistance For Youth With Special Needs

I have been caring for children for 8 years. I have had childcare experience in friends' homes, through the services of Portland Nanny, at Vivian Olum Child Development Center in Eugene, OR, and at a Shelter for abused women and children in Cape Town, South Africa. The majority of my experience is with infants and preschoolers,...
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Cassidy R.


Portland, OR

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

Personal Support Worker

Hi there! My name is Cassidy! I have worked with individuals with special needs on and off for 5 years. I love doing crafts, providing activities, getting outside, and learning about your special interests! I have experience with Down syndrome, CP, fragile x, autism, and spinal cord injury. I am always happy to learn about you...
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Aivy N.


Portland, OR

$10-30/hr1 yrs exp

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver

During my senior year of college, we were asked to pick a capstone class, a class that would integrate a field of studies related to prior coursework, and I chose to attend half a month at Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp. MHKC allowed me to be a camp counselor, working one on one with a child for one week, and an adult with the other for...
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Amanda N.


Portland, OR

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Part-Time PSW/Nanny

I have over five years experience working with children who have Down Syndrome at various age, and from higher to lower functioning children. I have one year paid experience as a Personal Support Worker (through Multnomah County, however I can be transferred between counties). My experience is mostly with children who have DS. I...
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Charlotte E.


Portland, OR

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Tutor And/or Caregiver Available

Hello. I am available to work with individuals who have special needs, as a nanny, tutor, or care assistant. I have 5 years of experience in public school Special Education, 2 years in a private Montessori setting, and 4 as a live-in nanny. I particularly worked as a one on one support for 2 girls with down syndrome for 5 years....
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Nastashia M.


Portland, OR

$27-38/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

I have worked with children with reactive attachment disorder, fetal alcohol syndrome, and cerebral palsy. I worked at a boarding school for girls with reactive attachment disorder, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism I was direct care provider at this job. I watched over the girls made sure they were following...
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Madeline L.


Portland, OR

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Looking For Families To Support

Hello! I am a special education teacher of children with moderate-severe disabilities and a licensed learning behavior specialist. I am looking for a family to support on an occasional/part time basis while I save some money. I have experience working with people with autism, down syndrome, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy and...
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Kamie G.


Vancouver, WA

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

I have eight years of full-time experience. I have worked at two day care facilities in the last two and a half years. I also worked at an elderly home. Helping people comes naturally to me. I have lots of second cousins that I have helped care for and raise, since their births. Children are our future and though I consider...

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