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Down syndrome care in Tualatin, OR

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Merrie H.


Tualatin, OR

$20-35/hr3 yrs exp

Speech-Pathologist Willing You Give Personalized Tutoring!

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Hey there! I can not wait to meet you! I love working with children who need a lot of extra attention related to learning! I am very patient and would love the opportunity to work more individually with a family during this odd time. I can not promise how long I'll be available, but if the connection is right, I would be willing...
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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...
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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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Amanda H.


Sherwood, OR

$10-15/hr5 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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Ciara M.


Portland, OR

$16-20/hr3 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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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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Brooke O.


Portland, OR

$20-35/hr5 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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Mariah D.


Hillsboro, OR

$22-35/hr16 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, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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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Chloe C.


Portland, OR

$20-25/hr10 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: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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...
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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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Aivy N.


Portland, OR

$16-30/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...
Hi I'm Kara and I would describe my personality as optimistic, driven and warm. I'm looking for a job that is consistent, working for a kind family where we can find mutual values and respect. I started working with kids when I was fresh out of college. I was a nanny for 5 years for the same family, children aged birth to 5....
Kara can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Drew P.


Portland, OR

$16-50/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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Alexis G.


Canby, OR

$16-20/hr3 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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Savannah H.


Portland, OR

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I have 10+ years of experience working with kids (0-18) and adults with adaptive needs. I believe in learning through play and my goal when working with all individuals with physical or cognitive needs is to help them be as independent as possible. I have experience as a peer mentor/buddy, swim instructor, adaptive physical...
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Raechel C.


Portland, OR

$20-30/hr10 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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Lillian M.


Portland, OR

$16-30/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.
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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