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Sally S.


Portland, OR

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Sitter/Nanny

5.0

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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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Brooke O.


Portland, OR

$20-35/hr • 5 yrs exp

Respite Provider

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.

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Ashley G.


Vancouver, WA

$26-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

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.
5.0
"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.

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Julie N.


Vancouver, WA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have over 12 years experience as an in-home caregiver, housekeeper, and personal assistant; serving clients by helping them with any personal assistance (bathing, wound care, Peri-care, incontinence, tube feedings, etc), scheduling appointments, companionship, transportation, transfers, banking, grocery shopping, cleaning,...
5.0
"Julie came and cleaned my bathroom and kitchen; she did an AMAZING job - everything sparkled - and was very kind, personable, and thorough. I'm 100% hiring her again and I highly recommend her!"

Rachel O.

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Erika S.


Portland, OR

$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

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.
5.0
"She has a lot of experience in this area. Not only professional but also personally with her family members."

Christian C.

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Leah G.


Portland, OR

$19-24/hr • 7 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,...
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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.

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Heather M.


Portland, OR

$16-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experience with Emotional and Behavioral Challenges

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,...
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"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.

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Lauren A.


Portland, OR

$40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Compassionate, Kind And Experienced Care-Giver

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.
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"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.

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Lisa T.


Vancouver, WA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Occupational Therapist

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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Laura C.


Woodland, WA

$22/hr • 10 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/hr • 4 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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Amy L.


Portland, OR

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care And SPECIAL NEEDS TOO

I have worked with special needs for 6 years, caregiving overall for 7. I raised my own children, tutored, and babysat children including special needs children. I am a grandmotherly type who just enjoys kids being kids and seeing what we can accomplish in a day, learning, guidance.
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance
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First Aid

CPR

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Mackenzie R.


Vancouver, WA

$20-28/hr • 3 yrs exp

Para Educater

I have worked with children and teens affected with ASD and many other related disorders for over 3 years. I used to work in a clinic for about 2 years as a registered behavioral therapist and now I am working at a behavioral school as a para educator.
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Erica S.


Vancouver, WA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Or Full-Time Caregiver

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!
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Grace S.


Portland, OR

$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

I am a current Behavioral Technician using Applied Behavior Analysis to help children with autism- in my extra time, I'm looking for nannying positions. In the past, I've taught or assisted at elementary and high schools, as well as head start and outdoor programs. Through this experience, I have gained the confidence to care...
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Kamie G.


Vancouver, WA

$17/hr • 8 yrs exp

I have eight years of full-time experience. I have worked at two day care facilities in the last two and a half years. I also worked at an elderly home. Helping people comes naturally to me. I have lots of second cousins that I have helped care for and raise, since their births. Children are our future and though I consider...
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Lana M.


Portland, OR

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

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...
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Gabrielle J.


Vancouver, WA

$17-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

I've babysat children with special needs and worked with them in a class room setting. I've volunteered at a special needs riding facility in the past also.
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Anna L.


Portland, OR

$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Friendly Care Provider And Educator

I finished a two-year dual licensure program from Portland State University in June 2021. I have licenses in both general and special education along with a master's in special education. I have a great passion for teaching and finding ways to support my students so that they can be successful. I am well versed in developing,...
Hi! My name is Wren, and I am a young woman living in Portland, Oregon. I am a recent graduate from PSU. I received my BA in Liberal Studies with a focus in Gender Studies. After graduating, I am excited to invest myself in my community and cultivate joy in my day-to-day life. I am compassionate, have a fun-loving attitude, and...

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Recent special needs child care reviews in Battle Ground, WA

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...

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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.

Ashley G.

5.0

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 joy to work with!

- Rob W.

Julie N.

5.0

Julie came and cleaned my bathroom and kitchen; she did an AMAZING job - everything sparkled - and was very kind, personable, and thorough. I'm 100% hiring her again and I highly recommend her!

- Rachel O.

Erika S.

5.0

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

- Christian C.

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