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Find special needs child care in Springfield, OR that you’ll love
34 special needs child care are listed in Springfield, OR
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs child care is 11 years
Special needs child care in Springfield, OR
Viola T.
Springfield, OR
$15-50/hr • 15 yrs exp
Caregiver With Special Needs And Elder Care Experience.
I'd describe my personality as Fun, Organized, compassionate
I like working with kids because I have always been good at it I even worked in Special Education and home care for many years as an adult. I have worked with infants to Elderly
I'm looking for a job that works well with schedule as a single mom and small business...
Stephanie B.
Springfield, OR
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
With 20 years experience as a paramedic, I am comfortable and capable of caring for children with special or complex needs.
1.0
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I have over 20 years of professional early intervention experience. I have also raised three children, one of whom has Autism. I have a passion for education that is accessible and tailored to meet the needs of all individual students and their abilities. I find great reward in seeing a special needs child learn and grow as they...
4.6
(10)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Something that makes me stand out is my experience with watching children with disabilities. I have experience with watching children who have autism, food allergies, limited mobility, limited speech and seizures. Thank you for seeing if I am the right fit for your family.
Mellenna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mellenna continues to be the most reliable person I've ever hired. She had worked for us for almost a year and we absolutely love her! She spends her personal time researching things to do with my daughter for when she's working that challenge her and keep her...
Christina T.
Theresa H.
Eugene, OR
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Retired Nurse Enjoys Working With Special Needs Children And Seniors
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 20+ years working as an RN in many areas. My specialty was emergency room and triage, I also worked within an Alzheimer unit. I have vast personal experience with ADD and autistic children. One grandchild is severe on the spectrum. Respite-date night and part time positions only please.
5.0
"Theresa watched our 10 month old for an evening while we went up to Portland, and she was absolutely wonderful. She made us feel so comfortable and confident, even though this was our first time leaving him for so long. She took great care of him, including...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've taught grades 6-12 and all ability levels. I have experience with special needs and am a patient professional.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working for 4 years in an Adult Foster Home taking care of 3 adults with special care and a 104-year-old man. I took care of them with a lot of patience, kindness, affection and professionalism. I have very good references from my last employer and from other people who have hired me to care for their loved ones. I...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
A little about me, I grew up as the oldest of seven children; I have always enjoyed taking care of others. Where my experience differs from other caregivers is 15+ years of experience helping those with physical and mental disabilities. I grew up helping my single-parent mom take care of my younger brother who has mental and...
5.0
"Mellenna is excellent and I am so lucky to have her help. She is very kind, smart, thoughtful and dependable. She is an excellent communicator and keeps me involved in everything, which I love! She works very hard to make sure that my child is not just happy and...
Alicia Y.
Hannah S.
Eugene, OR
$15-18/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am currently a student in the University of Oregon Special education program. My hope is to be a teacher in a life skills classroom working with the more complex disabilities. I got my start in this field by working in a transition program. My main role there was to take students (age 18-22) into the community to teach them...
I just started as a DSP with Solin Sanctuary this year, and I love the focus on building life skills, positive emotional environments, good communication, and increasing autonomy and self-expression. All of the values from Montessori and other experiential learning environments I've had in my life can really shine in this...
I don't have all that much experience with children with special needs, but I do have a lot of experience working with children and people of all backgrounds. In the small amount of experience that I have, it has been working at a summer camp on the Oregon Coast. I was in charge of helping them at meals, and through out the week...
Hi! I am a recently licensed EI/ECSE teacher in search of temporary work. I love working with young children with special needs and supporting families.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I don't have experience caring for someone with special needs but I am very open to doing so and genuinely helping in anyway possible. Youth and adult, doesn't matter I will try my best and make it a positive atmosphere.
Bec E.
Eugene, OR
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Bec, a Seattleite turned Chicagoan turned New Yorker. I've been working with kids since I was one myself, babysitting, nannying, and teaching swim lessons. In college my trajectory changed when I began working with a theatre group that created sensory immersive productions for children with autism and other...
Hey, my name is Mikayla and I moved to the east valley from Maine in August for grad school. I currently work as a BHT and working on my RBT licensure. I have a teaching license and a B. S. in Early Childhood Education and working on my masters in Applied Behavior Analysis. I am also CPR/First Aid certified. I hope I get the...
Joselyn K.
Eugene, OR
$17-26/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Josey and I have many years of experience working with special needs children of all ages. I currently work as a Instructional Assistant at a nonprofit school in Eugene. I have experience working with children on all levels of the autism spectrum. I am very outgoing, kind and patient. Please feel free to...
ICU RN for 7 years, home hospice RNCM for almost a year now. Passionate about end of life care and trained End of Life/Death Doula. Availability flexible starting mid/late June, hoping to find ways to get more involved within the community.
I spend most of my time off exploring the outdoors, whether that be skiing, rock...
Courtney J.
Eugene, OR
$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have extensive experience with TBI, Dementia, and physical disabilities. References and Resume upon request.
I have experience working with kids with autism, add, adhd and developmental delays. I help with whatever the parents need help with. I am a very patient and kind person. My own son has adhd so I have personal experience with it. I have experience with giving meds to children as well.
Katelyn S.
Eugene, OR
$19-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am currently a Junior at University of Oregon studying Special Education in hopes of becoming a Special Ed Teacher. I am very passionate about serving the Special Needs community, and want to provide families around Eugene with the help they need as well! I have 3 years of experience as a Behavioral Assistant at an extended...
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Recent special needs child care reviews in Springfield, OR
Mellenna A.
5.0
She was amazing in the interview I loved her thought and her communication skills also she is committed loves her job and want to work which is rare from my experience on Care.com.
- Sofia R.
Theresa H.
5.0
Theresa watched our 10 month old for an evening while we went up to Portland, and she was absolutely wonderful. She made us feel so comfortable and confident, even though this was our first time leaving him for so long. She took great care of him, including playing, feeding, and getting him to bed,...
- Care member
Mellenna A.
5.0
Mellenna is excellent and I am so lucky to have her help. She is very kind, smart, thoughtful and dependable. She is an excellent communicator and keeps me involved in everything, which I love! She works very hard to make sure that my child is not just happy and having fun, but continually...
- Alicia Y.