Find Top Special Needs Adult Care Near Me in Gresham, OR

I have experience with persons with medical disabilities. Growing up I helped my mother with her tube feedings, pills, oxygen tanks, and shots. I also worked at a home for older folks and helped with their care. I volunteered while I was in school with special needs classes and I had a chance to interact with a variety of... show more

My name is Erika and I love taking care of and supporting people. Right now I work in a home supporting 3 individuals with mental conditions and it definitely gets tough sometimes but I can't think of a more rewarding job! I'm looking for new experiences with different people. I've found that I'm great with children and adults.

My dear mother spent 16 years in an assisted living facility after suffering a stroke. Over the years, in addition to disabilities from the stroke, she was afflicted with Alzheimer's. In the beginning years I was able to take her out for drives and short shopping excursions, but eventually her physical limitations precluded... show more

I've work as a teacher for over 5 years and with children for over 10 years. have experience with individuals ages 5-30 in a range of different needs. I consider myself responsible, professional, creative, and fun! I love to engage with individuals in different ways and settings to truly make sure we all have a great time!... show more

Worked for TIRR - Texas Institute for Rehabilitation and Research with brain injury, quadriplegic and stroke patients. Did research for the University of Texas Health and Science Center in the Pediatric area for 8 years. Was a CPS Investigator for 12 years and also worked for Adult Protective Services DADS. Up to date with my... show more

Since joining Care. com, I've had several long term clients. I have several years of experience working as an in-home caregiver for individuals with various mental & physical disabilities and I have worked at an assisted living facility with residents on their Dementia/Alzheimers floor. I have a BA in Psychology which taught me... show more

I have been working as a caregiver for seniors and persons with disabilities both learning and physical for over 8 years. I spent over 4 years caring for persons with Autism both verbal and non verbal and I very much enjoy watching my clients grow and learn to not only live with their disabilities but thrive. I feel that... show more

I am also interested in working with children or young adults who have disabilities or may require different care, and am open to learning and adapting my abilities to better assist any needs.

Hi I'm Savannah, excited to meet you! I am a light-hearted, compassionate, and patient person. I have years of experience working with people and caring for animals. I am self-motivated, curious, responsible, and learn quickly. I laugh easily and often while remaining present and attentive. I have a lot of skills and lived... show more

I have 10 years of professional childcare experience. I have worked as a para educator and have worked with children ranging from preschool to adulthood. I love to do fun activities that are specific to each child that I care for.

Comfortable providing companion/supervision/transportation, simple meal preparation. My degree is in music education and I have had 30+ years experience with private voice, piano, guitar and choral leadership. I'm also comfortable with special needs individuals of all ages. I've done extensive research on the benefits of music... show more

I have many years of experience ranging from in-home intensive services, bathing, feeding, changing, transferring, etc... I also have experience with high functioning individuals that just need a bit of a helping hand to do things as independent as possible. I'm currently looking to become a regular part of someone's team!

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... show more

I started my healthcare career in 2002 at 16 years old when I became a Certified Nursing Assistant. I worked at a nursing home and at Kalispell Regional Medical Center before moving to Portland in 2005. When I had my son in 2007, I was blessed to be a stay at home mother for 5 years. My son has autism, which has taught me, and... show more

Hello! My name is Daniel and I'm a highly experienced caregiver with 10+ years of direct care experience with high need populations. For 4 and a half years I worked as a professional caregiver at a home for kids and teens with severe disabilities. For three years after that I worked as a counselor at a treatment facility for... show more

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... show more

NOT CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR CLIENTS. 6years of private caregiving. Graduated certified nursing assistant training. CPR/FIRST AIDE/BLS/AED certified. I've worked with diabetics, physical & mental disabilities, postoperative care, and more. I drive a 2020 Chevy Bolt with a clean driving record. Resume upon request. Thank you for... show more

When I began college, my goal was to work with children with disabilities and special needs, and that was all. By the time I'd graduated from college however, I'd become aware of the vast spectrum of people who could use assistance, regardless of specific disabilities or age. My own grandparents had become less mobile as time... show more

I have experience with developmentally disabled and other disabled individuals. I have worked with those with mental and physical disabilities and dementia and well, just being older which presents it's own needs sometimes. And I enjoy greatly being around, visiting with, and helping seniors.

I have worked with kids on the autism spectrum through Multnomah county DDS and those with challenges in the classroom teaching and tutoring through PPS. I have developed techniques and an attitude through all my experience in theater that has served me well. I am currently directing The Girls Empowerment Project ; supporting... show more