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Find Down syndrome care in Portland, OR that you’ll love

23 Down syndrome care are listed in Portland, OR

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby Down syndrome care is 4 years

Down syndrome care in Portland, OR

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Kristina H.


Portland, OR

$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Full-Time Assistance For Youth With Special Needs

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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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Marquita P.


Portland, OR

$18-23/hr • 6 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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Hailey W.


Portland, OR

$20-25/hr • 2 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...
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Lillian M.


Portland, OR

$16-30/hr • 7 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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Aivy N.


Portland, OR

$16-30/hr • 1 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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Drew P.


Portland, OR

$16-50/hr • 6 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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Brooke O.


Portland, OR

$20-35/hr • 5 yrs exp

Respite Provider

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My oldest brother has Down Syndrome and I have been his caretaker for almost 5 years now. We work on his sign language, verbal communication and hygiene habits. He is a light in my life, and I am so passionate about helping improve his quality of life, along with being a best friend and support. I have worked in the school...
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"Brooke is amazing! She loves working with children and has a heart of gold. She is very reliable and dependable. She has a lot of experience in childcare and even with working with special needs children."

Betsy O.

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Madeline L.


Portland, OR

$20-25/hr • 3 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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Chloe C.


Portland, OR

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Part-Time Nanny Available

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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Ciara M.


Portland, OR

$16-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

I have been working with a little boy with down syndrome and autism for that last year and it has been so rewarding. When I started he was nonverbal and now he's beginning for form full sentences correctly. Watching him grow and learn life skills has been amazing and I'd like to continue in this line of work. The past 2 1/2...
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Amanda N.


Portland, OR

$16/hr • 1 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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Claire S.


Portland, OR

$30/hr • 3 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...
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Lavender P.


Portland, OR

$19-24/hr • 3 yrs exp

Compassionate, Friendly Caregiver

Hi, I'm Lavender! I've spent most of my life around friends and family who are struggling with either mental or physical health challenges. As a result, I am educated about a variety of health issues and sensitive to the myriad of challenges that come with them. I believe that compassion and education are the foundation for...
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Raechel C.


Portland, OR

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I'd love to expand my 10. 5 year knowledge of caregiving with you! Ive cared for individuals as young as 9 and as old as 82. Part of what inspires me to do what I do is caring for my autistic brother. I was able to play a huge role in fighting the school system to expand his knowledge and potential. And because of him, I was...
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Nastashia M.


Portland, OR

$27-38/hr • 3 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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Mariah D.


Hillsboro, OR

$22-35/hr • 16 yrs exp

Looking For Long-Term, Full-Time Nanny Position

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am CPR and First Aid Certified. In addition, I have 50 hours of infant training. I have experience working with special needs children (autism, Down syndrome, multiples, and drug addicted children).
Mariah can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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"Mariah is an angel. She is very skilled with infants, and comes into our home quiet as a mouse and does magical things here for us. She's organized, sweet and fun! Our baby smiles all day with her. You would want her for your nanny, but I'm not sure she'll ever be...

Jan B.

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Amanda H.


Sherwood, OR

$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part-time SPED Caregiver

I have worked with special needs children since I was a child myself, and I liked it so much that I decided to turn it into a career. I am starting the new school year as a special education instructional assistant at Edy Ridge Elementary. Before that I was a SPED instructional assistant at Sherwood Middle School for three...
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Alexis G.


Canby, OR

$16-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

I have 3+ years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I get along very well with children, and I have experience with special needs like severe autism and non verbal Down syndrome.
Alexis can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a former teacher, secular homeschool mom of 3with 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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Kamie G.


Vancouver, WA

$17/hr • 8 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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