Find Trusted Special Needs Child Care Near Me in Gresham, OR

I have 10 years of professional childcare experience. I have worked as a para educator and have worked with children ranging from preschool to adulthood. I love to do fun activities that are specific to each child that I care for.

I am also interested in working with children or young adults who have disabilities or may require different care, and am open to learning and adapting my abilities to better assist any needs.

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!

When I was 10 years old, my youngest sister was born with Down syndrome. After my initial concern and confusion about what this meant had passed, I realized that she was just a little girl who'd become increasingly more special to me as time passed. After having such a close bond with her, I began working in various special... 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 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... show more

During my senior year of college, we were asked to pick a capstone class, a class that would integrate a field of studies related to prior coursework, and I chose to attend half a month at Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp. MHKC allowed me to be a camp counselor, working one on one with a child for one week, and an adult with the other for... show more

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.

I have worked with kids on the autism spectrum through Multnomah county DDS and those with challenges in the classroom teaching and tutoring through PPS. I have developed techniques and an attitude through all my experience in theater that has served me well. I am currently directing The Girls Empowerment Project ; supporting... show more

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... show more

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... show more

I have worked with students with ASD from ages 5-16 over the last decade. My experience ranges from 1-1 kindergarten classroom aide to high school tutoring/mentoring. I currently work with Sophomores in high school part-time (remotely now!) with a variety of special needs and mental health backgrounds, as a mentor/tutor/advocate... show more

I am readily available and happy to provide exceptional care and support to my client. I am a graduate student studying Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), gaining knowledge in principles and experience in working with and for people with special needs. I like caring for people because I feel fulfilled helping others to meet... show more

Provided extra help to the boy that was diagnosed with Intellectual disability at the age of 3 years old. Had to teach him in a way that he would be able to understand and not also would not get bored right away about the subject he is learning.

Hey there Parents and Guardians! I'm looking for part time work- including a steady date night family! I'm flexible in terms of childcare, housework, animal care- I have experience with all care work! Although I have life experience with my own brother with autism, I have extensive experience in care from babysitting, to... show more

I am a nursing student certified in BLS CPR infants and adults. Most of my care experience is with senior citizens, and I am confident caring for individuals with special needs. I treat everyone I care for with respect. I do my best to give the people I care for as much power and dignity as possible.

Hi, I'm Bianca! I am a former educator turned employment specialist for disabled adults full time. I'm looking for a part time weeknight only (10 hours a week max) job working with individuals with disabilities. I am open to working as a respite care provider, tutor, or coach for disabled individuals of all ages. I have a... show more

Hi I been a private caregiver for about 12 years . Working whit patients whit Dementia, Alzheimer's, Cancer , stroke survivors . Patients whit special needs , cooking , light cleaning and keeping my patients very comfortable. Excelente reference, perfect driving record , fully insurance . And keep update on classes from The... show more

Hello! I have about 5 years experience as a care provider for people (adults and children) with mental and or physical disabilities. I have had the pleasure of working with a variety of people over the years, each individual requiring a specialized care approach. Currently I provide part time services to a woman with SMA and I... show more

Experience with infants to seniors. Willing to learn specific care needs. Part time elementary school teacher looking for supplemental work now and possibly full time during the summer.