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Special needs adult care in Scappoose, OR

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Rebekah C.


Scappoose, OR

$15-30/hr2 yrs exp

In-Home Support Professional

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I am very passionate about working with individuals with special needs and want to pursue it as a career someday. I'd love to be a life skills or special education teacher. I have my BS in Human Development and Family Science with an emphasis in Human Services. I worked at HomeLife (in Corvallis) that supported young adults with...
I have 14 months experience offering direct support to individuals with physical and developmental disabilities. I've had the privilege of learning to support adults with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism disorders and cognitive and intellectual disabilities. I spent roughly one year supporting children living in shelter...
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Jasmine T.


Saint Helens, OR

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Caregiver

I spent over a year offering direct support to individuals with physical and developmental disabilities. I learned to support with hygiene, toileting, medication, behavioral health, mental health and many other aspects of living. Though I parted ways with the company, I am eternally grateful for the relationships I made with the...
Jasmine can also help with: Errands, dementia, respite care, hospice services, light cleaning, transportation & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

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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Lisa T.


Vancouver, WA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Occupational Therapist

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an occupational therapist with over 30 years experience. As an OT my job is to help people be as independent as possible in their daily activities. I currently work full time in the school district with children. I am available for special needs care on weekends, holidays, evenings, and summers. Occasional/back up care is...
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Linda M.


Beaverton, OR

$20-29/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver Tue-Sun,

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have vast experience working with seniors and persons with disability. Previous experience has seen me work with clients with various conditions including Parkinson's, ALS, Alzheimer's and Dementia, Congestive Heart Failure, stoma care, catheter care, trachea care. In my roles I have proactively managed medication...
Linda can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, personal care, dementia
5.0
"Linda was the lead caregiver for my mother during the last few years of her life at her home working between 12 to 48 hours shifts and later at an assisted living facility. Her sweet and charming personality were the perfect match for mom. Linda has great...

Michael F.

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Teresa C.


Rainier, OR

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Care Giver

I have 5 years of Senior care experience. I can help with Home Care and Meal Preparation and I like animals and I can work Flexible hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. or 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. I do have experience with special needs. And I'm available now. And I have experience in dementia and I would like to work in the night.
Teresa can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"We’ve had Teresa multiple times and she was wonderful. She made meals for my mom and took very good care of her. I would highly recommend her. "

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Sally S.


Portland, OR

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Sitter/Nanny

Hello, besides raising 4 of my own kids I have worked in schools for 12 years now- 11 of those in autism rooms. I have helped in the Life Skills and the Star programs as well as working as a certified RBT. I mostly have been in Elementary schools working in Intermediate Autism, I have worked with ages 3 to 23 years old in the...
5.0
"Ms. Sally has been like part of our family for over 10 years. She started out as my son's aide in his Autism class for 3 years, occasionally, she would sit for my son and daughter over the years, even taking care of my 3 dogs when we went out of town. Ms. Sally...

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Elena M.


Vancouver, WA

$27-45/hr6 yrs exp

Sunshine Care

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: Personal care, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, respite care
5.0
"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!"

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Destiny B.


Beaverton, OR

$24-30/hr9 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiving

Hey families! Thank you for taking time to learn about me and in time I look forward to learning about you! I am a career nanny of 5 years, but have been working in a professional childcare setting for 9 years total. I specialize in infants and toddlers (though I do have experience with children up to 12 yrs old) and my...
5.0
"Punctual, attention to detail, wonderful with reading our babies cues. Went above and beyond to help with this new stage of parenting."

Mariah T.

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Chio H.


Vancouver, WA

$12-19/hr3 yrs exp

Compassionate And Helpful Caregiver

I am a single mother who has worked in the healthcare industry since 2016. I am caring, compassionate, and helpful. I am certified in the state of Oregon as a Healthcare worker thru aging and disability of Oregon. I have also done hospice care for my grandfather who had dementia, and most recently provided hospice care for my...
Chio can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, dementia
5.0
"Chaio worked for my mother and father. She was a great caregiver. We have had a few and she was the best . Very carring and professional even my father's hospice nurse was impressed with her . My agents both enjoyed her companyband cooking I appreciated her...

Greg R.

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Saundra S.


Hillsboro, OR

$32/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have several years experience working with the mentally and physically disabled in a group home setting which gave me the chance to build relationships with families and residents on individual basis treating each person differently according to what they liked and didn't like. However the last 3 years I have worked primarily...
Saundra can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, respite care, hospice services, companionship, specialized care & more
5.0
"Saundra was hired to be a caregiver for our 75 year old family member with dementia and other complex medical issues. Saundra was kind and very helpful. She provided transportation to medical appts for our family member and asked insightful questions and relayed...

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Dorothy H.


Vancouver, WA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Private Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10 plus years working in both the private and public sectors. I specialize in dementia care, hospice, Parkinsons and other disabling conditions. I provide inhome private care.
Dorothy can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"There are plenty of caregivers out there, but very few like Dorothy. She brings kindness, compassion, dedication and a strong work ethic with her every day. She takes time to listen attentively and to understand the distinct medical and personal needs of her...

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Brittany H.


Ridgefield, WA

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Hey there! I have lots of experience working with all sorts of individuals with intellectual disabilities. I'm also a Para Eductor at a local school so I work with these folks for a living! I also have a vast knowledge of skilled nursing so I'm very comfortable working the hoyer and assisting with more personal needs. Reach...
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Joyce C.


Vancouver, WA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

FT Overnight HCA Available

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Joyce. I have Over 20 yrs experience caring for people of all ages and abilities. 5+ yrs as a CNA in PDX first working in a small facility for people w/ HIV/AIDS then onto temping at LTC Facilities all over PDX. 18 years working for UCP, OR w/ adults w/ CP & intellectual disabilities. 5+ yrs as an "Enhanced Worker"...
Joyce can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, companionship, errands, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Joyce provided end of life hospice care for both of my parents. She was compassionate, gentle and caring. She had no difficulties with the ever changing work load that hospice care creates. She is knowledgeable with elder care and had no difficulties providing full...

Michael R.

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Laura C.


Woodland, WA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Highly Qualified Childcare.

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...
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Maddi H.


Vancouver, WA

$20-28/hr4 yrs exp

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...
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Leah G.


Portland, OR

$19-24/hr7 yrs exp

Looking For LAUGHS

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,...
5.0
"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.

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Debora G.


Vancouver, WA

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed/Experienced CNA/In Home Provider

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Licensed CNA. Experienced with caregiving of all ages, including special needs and disabilities. Experience in diabetes, mental health management, medication management, dementia care, ADLs. Also experienced with extensive meal preparation, including specialty diets. Housekeeping, organization, errands. I'm flexible, kind,...
Debora can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Rebecca M.


Vancouver, WA

$18-26/hr

Compassionate Caregiver

When my father in law became bedridden last year, I jumped in to help with his care. I repositioned him, fed him, helped change him, held his hand, talked to him, and always got a smile out of him. My mother in law said I had missed my calling as a caregiver. Not really, as my day job is working with children with special needs....
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, respite care, errands, hospice services
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I am Rebecca's sister-in-law and can verify that she treated my father kindly and gently when he was bedridden and needed help with feeding, hair washing, and companionship. She has also cared for our kids and I trust her completely for childcare as well. "

Mari M.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Scappoose, OR

Linda M.

5.0

Linda has been wonderful with my Father's care. She is patient with him and they enjoy pleasant conversations while she assembles his meals.

- Bianca M.

Teresa C.

5.0

Teresa helped take care of our mom for around a year. She was very knowledgeable and professional. She worked with hospice towards the end. My mom got along with Teresa. Teresa understood that working with dementia patients can be very difficult. She helped our family tremendously and I highly...

- Jestin J.

Sally S.

5.0

Ms. Sally has been like part of our family for over 10 years. She started out as my son's aide in his Autism class for 3 years, occasionally, she would sit for my son and daughter over the years, even taking care of my 3 dogs when we went out of town. Ms. Sally is very reliable and dependable and...

- Care member

Elena M.

5.0

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

Destiny B.

5.0

Punctual, attention to detail, wonderful with reading our babies cues. Went above and beyond to help with this new stage of parenting.

- Mariah T.

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