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50 special needs caregivers are listed in Albany, OR

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Albany, OR

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Mara S.


Albany, OR

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

Motivated College Student Who Loves Kids

4.5

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there! My name is Mara, I am an aspiring chef living in Portland, Oregon. In 2019, I graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in Madrid, Spain, with a Spanish cuisine diploma. A little about me is that I LOVE all things outdoorsy. I am also a fan of music, the arts and books. I have two dogs as well. My experience with children...
Mara can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

4.0
"Mara dose great with out three highly energetic boys. We have hired her in the past and continue to use her services. I would recommend her."

Deanna G.

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Amber B.


Albany, OR

$17-22/hr1 yrs exp

I have worked almost a year at a company that aided to a helping families with children who have a wide variety of special needs including but not limited to those on the autism spectrum, cerebral palsy, ADHD/ADD, and Down syndrome.
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Shannon A.


Albany, OR

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I started with special needs at Fairview training center when I was 18. Although I do not agree with any of their practices I do have the experience. I also work at a care home in Portland for about 5 years where I was honored to work with high level special needs which is one of my favorite positions I've ever had.
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Gabriel K.


Albany, OR

$24-30/hr4 yrs exp

Purposeful Connections

I have been work with intellectual or developmental disabilities for over 4 years. In regards to ages I started working with adults and navigated my way towards youth and teens. What I strive to do is make effort in creating meaningful impact that can help anyone grow within their lives and daily habits. Interpersonal...
I babysat my little cousin as a teenager. I now have 4 children of my own ranging from ages 8-15. The youngest two are special needs/disabled.
Angela can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Krimzen M.


Albany, OR

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hey, my name is Krimzen and I love kids. I have five younger siblings and have babysit for family friends. I have my online CPR and first aid certifications as well as my food handlers. I'm comfortable working with up to 4 kids and kids with special needs as my younger siblings do and so I'm equipped to help manage systems.
Krimzen can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Aliyah A.


Albany, OR

$19-22/hr6 yrs exp

About Me

Hello! My name is Aliyah. I have been babysitting/caregiving since I was in high school. I am currently in nursing school finishing up my last year. As soon as I turned 18 I got certified as a personal support worker for kids with special needs. At the same time, I also got my license as a certified nursing assistant. I have...
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Talisha S.


Albany, OR

$15-20/hr

Part Time-Full Time Babysitter

Hello, my name is Talisha. I'm 25 years old. I recently finished nursing school and hope to some day work in pediatrics. I did a rotation on labor and delivery and loved my experience. I spend a lot of my spare time with my friends kids. I love children and would love to help care for yours. As a CNA I took care of multiple...
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Talisha S.


Albany, OR

$23-32/hr8 yrs exp

Hello, I have worked doing in home care for almost 5 years now and I love it. I have been a CNA for about 8 years, and I recently just graduated nursing school. I have worked doing many different cases (hospice, specials needs, dementia). Skills include ADLs, medication management, house cleaning, errands, meal preparation and...
Talisha can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, dementia, personal care
Skills:

CNA

I'm a compassionate caregiver with a passion for helping others. I'm an auntie of 8 nieces and nephews in total and have a lot of experience in taking care of children at the start of infancy all the way up to 6-7-year-olds. Now I may not have had an actual full time job in childcare, I have 1 year and 8 months experience in...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Shani B.


Corvallis, OR

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time And Full-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a 24-year-old single mom to an adorable little 18-month-old boy. I am currently looking for full time employment and preferably a nanny job that I could also bring my 18-month-old son along also. If not, that's okay, I can keep him in his daycare. I am the oldest of seven and also have nanny experience as well. I...
Shani can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She's very flexible and also friendly. She seemed comfortable and connected well with my kids."

Brittney B.

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Gillian D.


Corvallis, OR

$20-22/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced & Qualified Babysitter

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Gillian! Here's a little about me and my experience: I enjoy working with children as it allows me to form meaningful connections and positively influence their lives through engaging and safe activities. Building strong bonds with both the children and their families is essential to me, as I highly value...
Gillian can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Punctual and professional! Gillian was great, very experienced "

Read C.

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Brianna S.


Salem, OR

$18-20/hr6 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing caregiver with 3 years of experience, I am passionate about supporting families and providing reliable childcare solutions. Being a mother myself, I understand the importance of attentive and responsible care. I am known for my patient and friendly demeanor, which helps me connect easily with children. I believe...
Brianna can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

3.0
"Brianna was very sweet. As her profile stated, she brought her 1year old. she was welcome to bring her child, and my kids (ages 4 & 6) love other children. my 4 yr old said, " I love her. she's sweet! she lovely, but didn't play with me or [brother]. she was too...

Kylee M.

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Vicki D.


Corvallis, OR

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Temp And/or Respite Care giving/very Flexible And Open Availability

Hi there! I am an RN but mostly retired. I have many years RN&care-giving experience with a wide variety of the special needs population. I am very adaptable, give highly personalized care, and have blended quickly and easily with a wide variety of families over the years. I'm also an excellent advocate. My favorite years as a...
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Katee K.


Corvallis, OR

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Reliable "Older Sister" For Your Kids

Being the oldest I've been babysitting and taking care of the littles since they were born. I am naturally very caring but I understand the importance of boundaries. I have been officially babysitting children out side of my family since I was 11 and certified by Red Cross. My junior year of high school I graduated early and I...
Katee can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hi! I'm Raina, a fourth year human development & family sciences major at OSU. I will be graduating next spring. I have lots of experience working with kids of all ages including kids with special needs. I love anything Disney, sports, and video games!
Raina can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Breanna L.


Corvallis, OR

$15-23/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Breanna and I am currently a senior at university. I am studying elementary education and currently am teaching 2nd grade. My experience includes I babysitting, being a camp Counselor. I spent most of my summers being a Counselor and working with all age groups. I counseled day camps and overnight. I have...
Breanna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Jane P.


Corvallis, OR

$15-17/hr3 yrs exp

Hi there my name is Jane! I have two younger siblings with autism and I have a big soft spot in my heart for anyone over looked by society. I grew up in a large family which included caring for my disabled grandmother as a daily task. I am a very kind and gentle and patient person.
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Alexis M.


Corvallis, OR

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

I have about 3 years of experience with individuals with special needs. I have experience with all ages. I also have experience with both behavioral and medical needs. I understand developmental and intellectual disabilities well. I know how to promote cognitive, social, and emotional skills.
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Jane P.


Corvallis, OR

$15-35/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Jane and I am a single mom looking for some work. I am very patient and kind and laid back. I have years of experience doing child care, special needs, and most recently caring for my elderly Grandma. I know how to run a household, cooking, cleaning, etc. And have a very caring and nurturing personality, and can...
Jane can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, transportation, meal prep, errands

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Albany, OR

Mara S.

5.0

Mara loves all creatures and has a heart of gold. She is a wonderful care provider that you can trust has had much, and varied, experience.

- Jessica M.

Shani B.

5.0

Shani has a good understanding of what makes kids tick and is great with shy and slow to warm-up kids. She is very kind and caring!

- Jennifer B.

Gillian D.

5.0

Punctual and professional! Gillian was great, very experienced

- Read C.

Brianna S.

3.0

Brianna was very sweet. As her profile stated, she brought her 1year old. she was welcome to bring her child, and my kids (ages 4 & 6) love other children. my 4 yr old said, " I love her. she's sweet! she lovely, but didn't play with me or [brother]. she was too busy with the baby. but I had fun...

- Kylee M.

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