Find Top Special Needs Adult Care Near Me in Ridgefield, WA

$19-24/hr • 7 yrs exp

Looking For LAUGHS

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My brother has been a medical mystery since days after he was born. Prone to seizures & a low white blood cell count, it was a lot for 13-year-old me to process. Later on he was diagnosed with ASD. I was the primary caregiver for him my entire teen life. My mom was a single mother who worked full time. I grew up in a small town,...

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"We were so glad to have Leah's help with our daughter! She did a great job of establishing a rapport with our daughter and our daughter had a great time with her :) Leah did a great job of considering our daughter's needs and providing a warm and supportive...

Jeffrey H.

Maddi H.

$20-28/hr • 4 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an experienced, creative, and active full time nanny. I am looking to provide care for a family in the Vancouver/Portland area. I emphasize child lead activities, plenty of outdoor adventure time, and hands on learning. I am exceptionally patient and excel in communication with children. I work alongside the family and...

Ashley G.

$26-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have cared for animals, children and the elderly for many years and worked in a retirement home and in children care facilities. Then worked in peoples homes for personal care. I also grew up with a disabled sister and became a care helper for her growing up.

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"Ashley did an amazing job cleaning my home! Got right in and powered through things that usually take me too much time and made everything sparkle! I would highly recommend her for cleaning or anything she says she's capable of! Great personality, trustworthy and a...

Rob W.

Elena M.

$27-45/hr • 6 yrs exp

Sunshine Care

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Seniors should live out their golden years without feeling lonely or helpless. I enjoy providing care for those in need. My caregiving experience started when I cared for a loved one with terminal cancer. Afterwards, I have continued to care for various clients through Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest...

Elena can also help with: Mobility assistance, respite care, dementia, companionship, personal care

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"Elena did a great job helping me with cleaning/household tasks after I recovered from a major surgery. She is thorough, reliable, and efficient and I highly recommend her!"

Care member

Erika S.

$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

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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.

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"She has a lot of experience in this area. Not only professional but also personally with her family members."

Christian C.

Laura C.

Woodland, WA

$22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Highly Qualified Childcare.

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A mother of 5 grown children. and 5 amazing grandchildren. I spend a lot of time with my grandkids and they spend the night with me often as well as go on adventures with grandma. They keep me young! I'm also a private respite provider for families with disabled children/adults. I was with one family with 17 years and I am...

Bernice D.

Camas, WA

$20-24/hr • 10 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...

Bernice can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, dementia, transportation

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"We were just about to give up on hiring an independent caregiver, then along came Bernice. She's been with my mom for about a month now and she's just wonderful with her. She is caring, resourceful, has appropriate boundaries. I live in a different state and...

Diana P.

Nancy F.

Hillsboro, OR

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Serving Senior Citizens And Making A Difference

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I offer Companion care services, emotional support, friendship, and socialization to individuals who may need assistance due to age, illness, or disability. These services can include a variety of tasks such as light housekeeping, driving to appointments, offering conversation, and assisting with daily activities. My goal is to...

Nancy can also help with: Hospice services, errands, meal prep, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more

Skills:

CPR

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"Nancy is a great care giver. We appreciated her so much. We would highly recommend her! Great cook , very adaptable, light on her feet. Not shy of any task."

Lynley C.

Joyce C.

$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

FT Overnight HCA Available

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Joyce. I have 30 yrs experience caring for people of all ages and abilities. 5+ yrs as a CNA in Portland, first working in a small facility for people w/ HIV/AIDS then onto temping at LTC Facilities. 18 years working for United Cerebral Palsy, OR w/ adults w CP & intellectual disabilities. 5+ yrs as an "Enhanced...

Joyce can also help with: Dementia, errands, live-in home care, home modification, companionship, light cleaning & more

Skills:

CNA

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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"Joyce provided compassionate and creative care for my mother who lives in an ALF and needed supplemental cleaning, organizing and companionship. She went above and beyond when we unexpectedly had to put down my mother’s beloved companion cat and I could not travel...

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Erendira C.

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Like To Cook And Bake And I Always Try To Keep An Smile And Make My Clients Happy

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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: Light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, errands, companionship, meal prep & more

Skills:

CPR

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"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...

Care member

Anita B.

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

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: Errands, respite care, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, dementia & more

Meera H.

$19-37/hr • 10 yrs exp

Kind And Experienced Caregiver

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: Companionship, hospice services, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more

Skills:

CPR

Cassidy R.

$22-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Care Giver

Hello! I have been a caregiver for children and people with special needs for 9 years and for elderly individuals off and on for two years in the past. I am looking to get back into caring for elderly individuals as I took a break after caring for my grandmother. I love being there for elderly individuals as a companion &...

Cassidy can also help with: Errands, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia

Daniella G.

$25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hello! My name is Daniella. I have had about 2 years of experience in home healthcare and caregiving. I genuinely love helping others and would describe myself as empathetic, responsible, patient, and reliable. My sole intention is to provide care in the most efficient and beneficial ways for each individual, as each and every...

Daniella can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance & more

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"Daniella is a very caring and patient person. She is responsible and can be counted on. She took great care of my mother. "

Care member

Monica A.

$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Former Behavior Therapist Eager To Help Children And Families With Special Needs

I am a mindful and patient caregiver. I enjoy encouraging creativity and nourishing natural skills. I worked as a job coach in an adult vocational school before becoming a Registered Behavior Therapist serving children with special needs. Yoga and meditation are a part of my daily self care routine.

Idalina V.

$16-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

I am compassionate, kind, energetic, and responsible with 9 years of childcare experience. I have taken care of children from 6 months to 10 years old, and everything in between, with up to five children under my supervision at one time. I am excellent at multitasking, with patience and consideration for any challenging...

Maryanne B.

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter Available

I have always had a passion for working with children, which is why I love being a babysitter. There's something incredibly rewarding about being a part of a child's growth and development, and I cherish the opportunity to create positive, lasting memories with the families I work with. With over 10 years of experience as a...

Kyle R.

$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp

Mental Health Specialist

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked as a mental health specialist at several hospitals for Children's Unit 1 inpatient psychiatric wing for over a year. There I have worked with patients with a variety of mental health issues, including behavioral disorders and children on the autism spectrum. I am trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, and...

Claire S.

$30/hr • 3 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...

Sophia S.

$20-50/hr • 2 yrs exp

School Teacher