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

I'm a nonbinary individual, looking for a position to help a family with special needs. I can help in the home, including with light chores and age-appropriate activities. My ideal position would be 10-15 hrs/wk, preferably MWF. I can be flexible with scheduling, though. I've had experience in a church's daycare, facilitating... show more

I have over 10 years experience in working with a vast range of clients with special needs.

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... show more

Hello, My name is Kaela. I am a current social work student, and a Certified Nursing Assistant (also CPR/First Aid Certified) at OHSU. I have done private nannying for almost 10 years total, worked as a preschool teacher, and also as a teacher's aide at an elementary school. I have experience nannying for multiple families with... show more

I offer in-depth sensitivity to the needs of individuals of varying emotional and health requirements with compassion, warmth, caring, serenity, approachability, attentiveness, dependability, support and presence. Holistic health and well-being are encouraged through compassionate understanding, focused observation & supportive... show more

Hello! My name is Rebecca, I am 36 years old. I have over 13+ years of experience working with elderly and disabled. I have worked in memory care, nursing homes, in-home care agency's, assisted living and hospitals. Experienced with about everything you can think of; Alzheimer's & Dementia, diabetes, medication prep, CHF,... show more

Hello! I am an experienced SPED educator and engaging caregiver! I specialize in the care and education of students with ADHD, autism, or other sensory or learning challenges. I have always had an innate ability to connect with children by meeting them where they are at while I work with them. I utilize dance, art, music,... show more

My name is Fiona. I have experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder in a clinical setting. I was a behavioral therapist and implemented applied behavioral analysis. In addition, I have experience working with children with cognitive delays and learning differences in an educational setting. I feel very... show more

I have been a teacher in the public school setting for over 40 years, which has provided me with a wide range of experience in teaching; I have also worked as a private tutor. Having taken a number of classes in psychology and counseling, and having been endorsed as a special education teacher, I've found my passion for working... show more

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

My early experience in childcare prepared and enabled me to work not only with the child but their family and medical team in a way that sparked my love for helping all types of families. I have also worked very closely with adults and the elderly with the same or similar conditions and medical needs in order to better provide... 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

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... show more

Please reach out and we can chat! I'd love to learn how I can be of help to support you and your loved ones.

Last year, I worked in the field as a Behavior Specialist for a children's mental health agency in Seattle. I offered support at school and respite for families at home. I emphasized play therapy with my clients, building coping skills, and working on emotional regulation. I have worked with many individuals with autism spectrum... show more

Hi! My name is Graham G. and I am from Stowe, VT. I am moving to Portland, OR sometime mid-September and am actively seeking a full time nannying position. Beginning in high school, I have been actively involved in both babysitting and adult/child personal care assistance. For adult care, I have experience working for a... show more

I have been a caretaker for the past 12 years. I have worked with many different types of people and settings. For the last 5 years I have been working as a BSF at Wheatley School. My position there required me to assist many students with significant support needs and disabilities, mental and physical.

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... show more

I have 6 years of experience working in a variety of care settings for children and adults (ages 2-65+) who experience a wide range of disabilities. I have experience in and am comfortable with all levels of care, ranging from providing all aspects of daily living supports to just assisting with daily tasks. I am comfortable... show more

Hi! My childcare experience began with a few younger brothers (oldest sibling should be a resumé bullet point) and it's the field I've dedicated many professional years to now! Special Education is my niche and guides how I work. Some of my most memorable experiences have been private nannying (: I am a STRONG advocate for... show more