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59 special needs nannies are listed in Portland, OR

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs nannies is 7 years

Special needs nannies in Portland, OR

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Amanda N.


Portland, OR

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Part-Time PSW/Nanny

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I have over five years experience working with children who have Down Syndrome at various age, and from higher to lower functioning children. I have one year paid experience as a Personal Support Worker (through Multnomah County, however I can be transferred between counties). My experience is mostly with children who have DS. I...
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Maddison D.


Portland, OR

$20-40/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny Available

5.0

(3)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I've been professionally immersed in the world of child care for 7 years. With 5 years of full-time nannying and 2 years in education, I've cared for children aged 4 months to 18 years. As an Assistant Teacher and a Special Education Paraeducator, my journey has been rich with experiences. Currently, I provide full-time care for...
Maddison can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is very reliable and has always put taking care of others in front of herself. She is a blessing to any family she is welcomed into"

Linnea D.

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Willow B.


Portland, OR

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Kind, Reliable, And Experienced Nanny.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Willow and I'm an experienced caregiver looking for work. I usually work full time as a nurse in long term care but due to low census at my facility my work hours have been temporarily reduced! I have almost full time availability Monday-Friday open through Sep 30th to offer childcare services. I have around...
Willow can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Willow to care for our first son when he was 4 months old. She has been with our family since that time (almost 2.5 years). Working full time and never missing a day! Willow is dependable, clear with communication and wonderfully loving and caring with our...

Sarah L.

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Morgan S.


Portland, OR

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Responsible, And Energetic Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! My name is Morgan and I am looking for a wonderful family to help out! With 10 years of experience under my belt, I have taken care of children from infancy to adolescence with ranging abilities and special needs. As your nanny, my main priority is to maintain a safe, nurturing, environment for your kid(s) to be...
Morgan can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Great communication. Did wonderful with our two little ones. Will book again"

Care member

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Joelle I.


Portland, OR

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny With Over Ten Years Of Experience

Hi, my name is Joelle and I have 15 years of experience working with children of all ages including special needs children. I was a preschool teacher for 7 years, have been a nanny for 10 and was a service coordinator at a group home for 2. I enjoy children of all ages and it's so rewarding being a part of their daily growth....
Joelle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Elena A.


Portland, OR

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Responsible And Friendly Baby Sitter/Nanny- Flexible Hours!

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I've nannying for over 15 years and have had the pleasure of working long term for several amazing families, with children ranging from new born to teenagers, as well as a family with special needs. When it comes to child care I have experience with it all and feel incredibly comfortable and competent caring for a child and...
Elena can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Elena has been nannying for my 9 and 11 year old daughters since Fall of 2020 and has been amazing! She engages and interacts with the girls and they absolutely love her. She is super dependable and honest which I really appreciate. She has also helped with...

Jana H.

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Callie P.


Portland, OR

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Highly Experienced Nanny Available For Occasional Care

Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

*Rate: $30/hr *Currently seeking part-time work, available 20-30 hrs/week As a career nanny, I love kids and would love to play a role in your kiddo's growth and exploration of the world! I have over 10 years of childcare experience in both in-home and daycare settings. In these environments, I have had experience with children...
Callie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Katrina D.


Portland, OR

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Passionate And Caring Nanny Ready To Nurture Your Little Ones!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! I am actively seeking an opportunity to work with a wonderful family as a nanny. I've dedicated 15 years to the rewarding role of childcare provider. My passion for childcare was nurtured from a young age, growing up with a mother who specialized in early childhood development and special needs care. I have not...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Katrina is one of the most caring and thoughtful humans I have had the joy to meet. She is a reflective and honest caretaker and met each day with humor, and compassion. Katerina valued what my needs were as a new mother as well as how she could best support my...

Madison B.

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Amanda N.


Portland, OR

$10-25/hr5 yrs exp

Future Elementary Teacher Seeking Part-time Nanny Job

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a recent George Fox University graduate with a bachelors in Elementary Education. I have been a nanny for the past five years and I have 10+ years of babysitting experience. I also come from a large family, and have plenty of experience with young children. I believe that it is important that children feel loved....
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"If you are reading this, interview Amanda! We wished we had two position open. We hope to work with her some day. "

Victoria C.

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Emma H.


Portland, OR

$30/hr4 yrs exp

Loving And Gentle Nanny Looking For Part-time Work While She Finishes College!

I have 7 years experience as a nanny, and 4 of those years I spent as a Direct Support Professional caring for children on the Autism spectrum, and who experience speech and cognitive development delays. I love children and am so passionate about providing the best care possible for every child I watch. I really value building...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, Thank you for taking the time to review my profile. I am sincerely passionate about children's wellbeing and being an engaged and positive influence in child care. I have certifications for First Aid and CPR. I have experience with all ages of children, newborn through teenage, and caring for multiple children at once. I am...
5.0
"Jasmine has been very timely and has helped me greatly with cleaning tasks/and lifting objects up stairs. She's also very compassionate and caring and I've loved that about her!!!"

Peggy P.

Jasmine H.


Portland, OR

$21-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Personal Assistant/House Manager

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I absolutely love spending time with children. I have over a decade of experience caring for youth, especially infants and toddlers. My background is in working with special needs children and studying behavioral therapy. I am also a mother and have CPR, first Aid and Child Safety training. Please feel free to reach out and...
Jasmine can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Amazing mother! Jasmine is a loving mother to her child and our baby. She gave me the trust I needed to focus on my meetings while she took care of my child."

Niejah W.

Margot S.


Portland, OR

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Experiences International Nanny, Babysitter, Mothers Helper

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have my degree in Early Childhood education with a specialization in Montessori learning and special needs children. Over the past 5 years I have spent two years as a full time in home nanny in both Australia and France. I have 10 years of experience caring for children ages 0-12. Beyond this I have 3 years of experience...
Margot can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Carina M.


Portland, OR

$43/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Vaccinated, Covid-Cautious Nanny & Care Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 10+ years of experience caring for children ages 9 months - 13 years as both a babysitter and regular nanny. I have experience with families with up to 4 children, twins, triplets, and children with special needs. I enjoy reading, board games, playing outside, making up games, going for walks, field trips, baking, arts...
Carina can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Carina was amazing with my 3 hard-to-win-over school aged kids (and a very easy-to-win-over puppy). I would definitely hire Carina again and recommend her highly!"

Amy I.

Jessica F.


Portland, OR

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Career Nanny Looking For New Position.

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene. Lots of experience with ADHD, autism etc.
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Christa K.


Beaverton, OR

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Mother And Experienced Nanny/Babysitter

4.4

(10)

Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Christa, I am located in tigard, oregon. I am 35 years old. I have 23 years of combined nanny and babysitting experience with multiple children at the same time, and of all age groups and even special needs. I am CPR and FIRST AID certified. Childcare is my passion, I enjoy being around children more than...
Christa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Christa was outstanding. I needed some last-minute help when my daycare had to close for a few days. She was fantastic with my daughter and will now be at the top of my list for future help."

Jason R.

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Gisella C.


Lake Oswego, OR

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Dependable, Trustworthy, Patient And Caring Nanny Seeking A Wonderful Family

Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

I am a cheerful, positive and respectful person. I pride myself on my integrity and honesty. I adore spending time with children and have 15 years of experience working with children of all ages (newborns, infants, toddlers, school age and even teenagers) and also have experience caring for children with special needs. I am...
Gisella can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Our whole family adores Gisella and the warm spirit and wonderful energy she brings to our home. She is honest, responsible, communicative, intelligent, organized, caring, energetic and tender hearted… with a great sense of humor to boot! Our toddler daughter...

Care member

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Drym D.


Beaverton, OR

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Caregiver/Nanny/Personal Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over nine years of experience working as a caregiver and personal assistant for people of all ages. Volunteered for two years with an organization, The Arc of San Diego, which provided a number of opportunities for people of all ages with special needs. I was an Inclusion Assistant for Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation...
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Sequoia B.


Beaverton, OR

$22-45/hr10 yrs exp

Amazing Nanny with Awesome References Looking for Awesome Family!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Highly experienced, fun loving, professional nanny. I've worked as a nanny and house manager for over 10 years in the Portland metro area. I have tons of experience with children of all ages but in particular I've grown with one family with a highly functioning special needs child. At this point I can handle anything! As a...
Sequoia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Lexi C.


Beaverton, OR

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Nanny/Postpartum Doula Seeking Babies To Care For Overnight

Professional Household Manager /Nanny seeking a family to care for and grow with long term. Caring for children and supporting families has been my career and joy for 16 years. I have many years of experience with newborns, premature babies, multiples, special needs babies and adoptive families. I am well versed in all...
Lexi can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs nanny reviews in Portland, OR

Maddison D.

5.0

Maddison was one the very best things to happen to our family! Context: We hired her for 6 months of in home nanny care for out infant while we waited for him to be old enough for his daycare spot. Our little one was 6-12 months while she worked for us. Maddison is a capable, intuitive and...

- Candace K.

Willow B.

5.0

Willow is amazing and everything we had hoped in a nanny for our Son. She is very easy to be around, made a quick connection to our son, and has quickly made herself a huge asset.

- Phillip L.

Morgan S.

5.0

Great communication. Did wonderful with our two little ones. Will book again

- Care member

Elena A.

5.0

We have had Elena as a nanny for our 2 children (Ages 1 and 3) for a year and a half. When Elena first started, my son was just an infant, and we'd previously had my mother in law helping with all childcare, so I was super anxious about trying someone knew from outside of our own family. Elena...

- April A.

Katrina D.

5.0

I cannot say enough good things about Katrina!! She took amazing care of my daughter. She has the best heart and just loves kids. Katrina is very flexible and does anything she can to help! Finding the right childcare was so important to me and I feel so lucky to have such a great person to leave...

- Taleya H.

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Ratings for Portland, OR special needs nannies listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Special Needs Nannies in Portland, OR are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 46 reviews of the 59 listed special needs nannies.