Find Trusted Special Needs Child Care Near Me in Happy Valley, OR

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

I have 4 years of experience in working with individuals with cognitive, intellectual, or developmental disabilities. Over those four years I honed my skills in caregiving, skill development, and job coaching. Over the last year I worked at Trimet as a bus operator, and prior to that I've held various positions in the marketing... show more

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.

I've been in healthcare since I was 18 working in rehabilitation long term care, memory care, behavioral specialist mentor for clients on the spectrum and in acute care neurosurgery unit at Providence. I'm very comfortable, confident and passionate about the care in able to provide. My care style is individualized based on your... show more

I am a public school Substitute Teacher transitioning to a career in Emergency Medicine as an EMT. As a substitute teacher I work primarily with elementary and high school special education students and ESL (english as a second language) learners. In these settings I do a lot of one-on-one support. I also have spent time... show more

Hello, I am a near 53 yr old women. I have two adult daughters and five incredible Grandchildren. I have grown up with a special and caring love for children, seniors and anyone in between. I have a lot of experience in all home needs and I fit in easily. I do a lot of big and small jobs. I am willing to help with whatever you... 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.

Hi there my names Lena! I'm hoping to find a weekend or evening nanny position. I love working with and spend g kids which is unfortunately not something I get to do anymore as I have transition more into working with adults. I have a ton of energy to run around and play, but also love getting to come up with fun imaginative... show more

I am a retired teacher and school counselor. I also raised a diabetic child while working full time. I know and fully appreciate what a huge job parenting is. I am a "senior" and I know that sometimes all we need is a helping hand to do those errands or get transportation to/from an appointment or outing. I am here and would be... show more

Hi my name is Julie ! I am 24 years old freshly married, and have been a nanny for few different families in the few years. I have a brother that is autistic and has difficultly with speech and sometimes behavioral. He is 26 but always has been like a younger brother to me. I know that it takes a certain type of person to work... show more

I have extensive experience working with children with learning disabilities (especially autism). I worked for an ABA therapy company where I was a senior behavior technician and also a trainer. I have experience with non-speaking children and children who have a different way of communicating, and maladaptive behaviors... show more

Hi my name is Jennifer, I have four years of experience working with a man with Crohn's disease and recently moved to Portland and I'm now looking for a new family/person to assist. I am reliable high energy and patient. I ride an electric vehicle so I can get to and from work, I also have my drivers license but I do not have... show more

I have many years of experience working with all ages from birth to elderly. I have a wide variety of experience caring for people

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

I have mainly worked with seniors but would like to transition to special needs children. I have experience with feeding tubes, transfers, hygiene tasks, regulating harmful stimming, non-verbal communication. I have worked with Rett's Syndrome and non-verbal children. I enjoy playing with children and listening to special... show more

I have worked with disabled people since 2021, I am great with routine and training, I am good with distraction, I can accommodate to any needs with communication

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 love children. I think any child can be fun to work with. I work as a behavior therapist with an organization for children with autism and related disorders. I always look forward to my job.

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

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