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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...
5.0
"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.
5.0
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I have personal and professional experience working with children who have mild to severe behaior and emotional challenges. I am trained and experienced in diffusing negative behavior and redirecting children to make good choices. I have a good knowledge base on ADHD, ADD, Sensory Integration Disorder, Autism, Aspergers,...
5.0
"Heather is truly an amazing caretaker. She is dependable, sensible, compassionate, kind, intelligent, honest, loyal, and giving. She is easy to communicate with. She has amazingly good judgment. She has exceeded all our hopes and expectations as a caretaker and...
Gail W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Lauren and I am a CNA & professional care-giver with over 10 years experience working with individuals with a variety of care needs, from infant to elderly.
5.0
"Lauren was a wonderful sitter. She is calm and easy going and gets along great with all ages of kids. My kids loved playing games with her and hanging out just talking. She is very responsible and dependable and always punctual. She was flexible with our schedule...
Zoe P.
Erendira C.
Vancouver, WA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Like To Cook And Bake And I Always Try To Keep An Smile And Make My Clients Happy
5.0
(3)
I like to help families taking care of their love ones with respect and privacy.
I'd describe my personality as a positive, enthusiastic and happy person.
I like caring for seniors because I feel compassion, empathy and respect
I started caring for seniors 24 years ago
In my spare time, I like to read and spent time with...
Erendira can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Erendira is an excellent caregiver! She is compassionate, kind, professional, intuitive and wonderful with her clients! She cared for my mother for her last 10 months of life. My mother loved Erendira, as did our whole family! I can’t imagine having anyone else by...
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Danielle M.
Portland, OR
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
CPR, first aid and safety care certified. 3 years experience with ASD.
Providing compassionate care and engaging, accessible learning to children is my sacred work and how I care for my community and myself. In my experience working with children, I have learned that being mindful and tuning in to the needs of every child...
Sarah S.
Portland, OR
$16/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm New To This Website But I Can Assure You I Love What I Do And I Am Reliable.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a lot of varying experience with people of all ages and all walks of life. I use to watch two kids three days a week with special needs. Kids touch my heart and they are smart and funny and I can understand them on a good level and that's what makes me a fantastic babysitter, I don't plop them in front of the television....
James S.
Portland, OR
$28-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I Am A 55 Yr Old Man With Compassion And A Desire To Try And Make My Work Life Meaningful.
4.9
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Dedicated and compassionate caregiver with years of experience providing quality care to seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those in need.
*Work Experience:*
- Provide personal care assistance to clients, including bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Manage medications, administer prescribed medications, and monitor...
James can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Jim is an amazing caregiver. I hired him to help care for my 86 year old father after knee replacement surgery. He provided companionship, prepared meals, helped with organization, assisted him with his knee exercises. He was always on time and provided great...
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
5.0
"She thought of fun things to do with my special needs brother in the community and was a good communicator. Plus she really does have a dependable car for transportation which reduces unexpected surprises."
Sabine P.
5.0
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With extensive experience working with children, elderly individuals, and adults with disabilities, I bring a compassionate, gentle, and empathetic approach to caregiving. Over the past five years in California, I've had the privilege of supporting adults with disabilities in various capacities, including in-home care.
Whether...
Hannah can also help with: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care, respite care, hospice services
5.0
"Hannah is a joyful, compassionate & caring Caregiver. She is organized, responsible, creative and clean. Hannah is attentive & comforting to the special needs of her clients. I highly recommend Hannah for any caregiving position!"
Pamela W.
Retired Special Education assistant, Alzheimer's care, 36yrs hospice respite volunteer,. I have over 30 years experience working with persons of all ages and a wide range of disabilities.
Anita can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, personal care, light cleaning, respite care & more
20 years experience as a special needs nanny, 4 years experience working with elders in end of life care. Extensive volunteer work with seniors and vulnerable populations. Skilled cook with planned and on the spot meal preparation, strong organizational skills and ability to multitask with housekeeping, love of gardening and...
Meera can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
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...
Michelle can also help with: Companionship, dementia, respite care, mobility assistance
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...
Drew can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep
My name is Katie and I have been a Special Education teacher for 8 years. I currently work with preschool aged children, but I have also worked with elementary, middle and high schoolers with and without disabilities. My experience ranges from ABA therapy, medically fragile children and children with Autism.
I have a certificate in gerontology and I truly enjoy working with seniors. I also have been working as a Paraeducator working one on one with special needs students. I enjoy engaging others in creative and educational activities.
Judith can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia, visiting physician
Hi. My name is Rochel (rah-shell) & I have Master's in Occupational therapy (I graduated Summa Cum Laude from LIU in 2013). I have experience working with individuals of all ages with varying physical, mental, emotional, social, & psychological disabilities.
I have worked in a variety of settings including hospitals (inpatient...
I have worked in the care industry since 2017. Before that was customer service. Before that was office clerical. I truly care about the people I serve. I have many certifications such as first aid, CPR, nurse delegation, diabetes, etc. I work to serve individuals with developmental and other disabilities. I love helping. I...
Wislande P.
Portland, OR
$26-31/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm A CNA I Love My Job And I Like Taking Care Of People
I worked for almost 7 years like caregivers taker I have my license in CNA. I'm a lovely a caring person. I have Medical Assistant experience. I do my best for safety and security for my clients. Personal care aides assist people with chronic diseases, physical disabilities and mental ailments by helping them prepare meals, get...
Hanna P.
Portland, OR
$5-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Special Education Teacher Available For Tutoring
I am a former Special Education teacher looking for work in the Portland Area. I have 5 years experience teaching kindergarten through second grade students with significant disabilities.
Ashley C.
Gresham, OR
$16-21/hr
Hello! I have been a caregiver for elderly, disabled, and children since 2015. I understand that it is incredibly difficult to trust someone you essentially don't know to be responsible for your loved one, but that is why I take great pride in being a person that makes others feel safe. I have worked in-home and facilities so I...
Ashley can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Happy Valley, OR
Brooke O.
5.0
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.
Heather M.
5.0
Heather is truly an amazing caretaker. She is dependable, sensible, compassionate, kind, intelligent, honest, loyal, and giving. She is easy to communicate with. She has amazingly good judgment. She has exceeded all our hopes and expectations as a caretaker and health advocate for our adult child....
- Gail W.
Lauren A.
5.0
Lauren was a wonderful sitter. She is calm and easy going and gets along great with all ages of kids. My kids loved playing games with her and hanging out just talking. She is very responsible and dependable and always punctual. She was flexible with our schedule as well. We miss her!!
- Zoe P.
Erendira C.
5.0
Erendira is an excellent caregiver! She is compassionate, kind, professional, intuitive and wonderful with her clients! She cared for my mother for her last 10 months of life. My mother loved Erendira, as did our whole family! I can’t imagine having anyone else by our side during that time. I...
- Care member
James S.
5.0
I am incredibly grateful for the exceptional care Jim provided for my father. Jim worked for us for a little over a year and was caring for my dad in his last months of life. He is not only friendly and compassionate but also a hard-working and strong individual who effortlessly manages patient...
- Care member