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Down syndrome care in Vancouver, WA

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Kamie G.


Vancouver, WA

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

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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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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: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Sophia D.


Portland, OR

$20-28/hr

More Than 4 Years Providing Love And Patience To Special Needs

I have been a volunteer for a down syndrome organization since 2019! One of the best decisions and experiences of my life, it gave me the opportunity to learn more about special needs, how to take care of them, the beautiful journey of sharing your life with them! I don't see them like an extra hard job, I use to feel like they...
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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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Lavender P.


Portland, OR

$19-24/hr3 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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Daisy S.


Portland, OR

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm Daisy! I'm a 21-year-old female, local to the Beaverton/Tigard area. I'd describe myself as compassionate, adaptable, and strong-willed. I started working with kids when I was 11 in the youth ministry at church and soon after began babysitting for family friends. Since then, I've consistently worked in daycare settings,...
Daisy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Dependability is huge for our family because of demanding work schedules. Daisy is always there for us on time & with out fail. I am grateful and stress-free with Daisy."

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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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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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Pamela K.


Woodland, WA

$14-19/hr

Nanny For Special Needs Children

Hello! I have a few years of special needs experience. I have a cousin who has down syndrome and a 4-year-old brother who has angelmens syndrome. I have a special place in my heart for all special needs children and just want to give them the best time possible when I'm with them.
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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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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....
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...
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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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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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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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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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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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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...
I have grown up with disabilities in my family, my cousin has Autism and my niece has Down syndrome. When I was in 8th grade until my sophomore year in high school I helped out with Special Olympics and taught them that even though they are a little different doesnt mean they cant have fun and be themselves. I am a medical...

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