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21 special needs caregivers are listed in Ashland, OR

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 9 years

Special needs caregivers in Ashland, OR

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Jessica T.


Ashland, OR

$25-41/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Available PT/FT

4.5

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a career nanny and household /personal assistant with 30+ years experience. I have worked with all ages, including multiples, children with strict food allergies and some special needs. Duties have included, children's laundry, cooking, carpooling, scheduling play dates and Dr appointments. Being a part of a family and...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Trustline Certified

5.0
"Jessica cared for our son since he was 3 months old through about a year. She was very quick to pick up on his routine and helped with all the major transitions including dropping naps, moving from the bassinet to the crib, moving from a swaddle to a sleep sack,...

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Amelia M.


Ashland, OR

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Live-in Nanny Available

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Amelia and I am a 28-year-old young professional. I am local, and grew up in Ashland. I previously worked for a non-profit in which I worked with children of a variety of ages (5-18yrs.) and instilled art education through a workshop setting. I've worked with children in five different countries teaching, as...
Amelia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Amelia was wonderful. She was prompt, communicative and super friendly. She was organized and thorough with her interview questions. Upon arrival for day 1/3 of the job we hired her for she immediately bonded with our two year old putting us and him at ease. She...

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Nicole O.


Ashland, OR

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Nicole O.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am looking for a family who's values are in alignment with mine. I take a gentle parenting/ Waldorf approach to nannying and appreciate an easy going family that allows me autonomy within in the family structure. I see nannying as being a very intimate job and love watching family grow. I am currently open to working...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Nicole has been an instrumental part of our family. She was incredibly patient, flexible, and caring as our family went through many big transitions. She was a stable and comforting influence for our kids, but also for our whole family. She is very intentional with...

Jessica C.

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Samantha M.


Ashland, OR

$18/hr7 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Sam, and I'm a freshman at SOU. I am in Ashland, OR, looking for nannying and babysitting jobs! Current availability: Evenings Only! Rates: $18/hr Babysitting $25/hr Nannying Some things about me: I'm super kind and flexible! I've been working as a paid babysitter since I was 12 years old, and I've been on Care. com...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Sam is a poised, caring and thoughtful caregiver. We really enjoyed getting to know her, My twins loved their time with her, and felt immediately comfortable. She was adept at managing them in a variety of environments, activities, and is always looking for ways to...

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Lauren L.


Ashland, OR

$20/hr20 yrs exp

Hi there! I am a caregiver and a nanny. I have over 20 years of experience working with children and over 10 years working with elderly people. I have experience working with babies to teenagers, behavioral issues, and special needs. I have experience with Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's, and chronically ill people. The way...
Lauren can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We love Lyra. Over the past 6+ months she has watched my two girls (age 4 and 6) many, many times, and they love seeing her. Sometimes we have friends visit our cabin, and she has been generously open to watching their kids as well-- sometimes totaling 4 kids at a...

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Elizabeth B.


Ashland, OR

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

Hi there! In September I finished my Master's degree in counseling and have just recently moved to Sonoma county. I am currently looking for internships working with youth, but meanwhile I am searching for child care opportunities. I have over 15 years of paid child care experience, with children of various ages (infant to...
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Hannah T.


Ashland, OR

$25-40/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hello! I am looking for part-time childcare or elder care work in Ashland. I love caring for others, building relationships and fully showing up for the people around me. I am dependable, dedicated and a person who truly lives from my heart. I am a Registered Nurse and Integrative Health Coach with 4+ years of childcare...
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Hannah T.


Ashland, OR

$25-35/hr7 yrs exp

Hello! I am looking for part-time childcare work in Ashland. I love caring for kids, building relationships and fully showing up for the people around me. I am dependable, dedicated and a person who truly lives from my heart. I am a Registered Nurse and Integrative Health Coach with 4+ years of childcare experience for two...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

CNA

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Olivia T.


Ashland, OR

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter For Many :)

My Name is Oli! I'm 19, and have about 8 years of paid experience. I have 2 siblings I've basically raised (twins) and I love them to death. I have experience in taking care of twins, larger groups of children, children with autism and other special needs, deaf children, as well as infants. I also have babysat for foster...
Olivia can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Casey W.


Ashland, OR

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter And College Student Looking For Part Time Jobs

Hello! I have been working with children since I was 13. I have nannied for many families throughout my college years & beyond. I've worked with children of all ages and children with special needs/cognitive differences. I have led backpacking trips and rites of passage experiences for youth, (which required CPR & Wilderness...
Casey can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Laura M.


Ashland, OR

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Pediatric Therapist Full-Time, Babysitter Part-Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 36 years old, and have been babysitting and/or working with children for 20+ years. During college, I was an assistant teacher in preschool and kindergarten classrooms. I have a Masters degree in Occupational Therapy, specializing in Pediatrics. I have worked in elementary schools, pediatric clinics, and also own an in-home...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Opal S.


Medford, OR

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Opal and I have about 10 years experience of babysitting kids of all age ranges a lot of them being foster kids. I have been working as a full time nanny for the past three years and have greatly enjoyed it. I am a child of a single mother so I have been babysitting my siblings for as long as I can remember. I...
Opal can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Opal was very loving and caring to our boys. She has been with us for over a year. She is very attentive to them and observant. My boys love her. She is truly a natural with newborns too. The best thing about Opal is that she is patient and flexible. We have to...

Sharon J.

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Andrea G.


Phoenix, OR

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Mother Of Five And Grandmother

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 28 years of childcare experience. I have five children and two grandchildren. I have a Master's degree in Education and have worked as a teacher for the past 8 years. I specialize in special needs children.
Andrea can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Athena provides excellent service when it comes to caring for our son Zachary. She is very knowledgeable in her line of work and keeps a high level of professionalism. I like how she encourages hands-on or outdoor activities rather than television or tablets....

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Abigail A.


Medford, OR

$18-22/hr1 yrs exp

Working With Kids Is Kind Of In My Blood. My Mom Has Been A Kindergarten Teacher For 26 Years

I have always worked with kids due to my mom and grandma both being teachers. I also have experience working with special needs children. I worked as a day camp counselor and cared for children ages 3 to 11.
Abigail can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Grace M.


Hornbrook, CA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

I've worked in special education since 2000 and earned my nursing license in 2010 and have mainly worked with special needs pediatric patients. I have raised five children and am recently retired. I am an active, high energy person looking to keep busy and supplement my income.
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Cindy K.


Medford, OR

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Special Ed Teacher

I am a retired Special Ed teacher. I'm looking for part time work in the education / child care sector. I have experience teaching a variety of special needs and have an Authorization in Autism. I've taught all grade levels k-12 but specialized in k-7th. I'd be happy to interview with you any time. Hope to hear back from...
Cindy can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Michelle N.


Phoenix, OR

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Let Me Help You Support Your Special Needs Child

I have been a program specialist as well as a developmental training specialist and recently spent about three years supporting a child with autism. I do not look at my clients as having disabilities, I look at their abilities first and strive to help them strengthen the ones they have and to build new ones as they desire to.
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Emily R.


Medford, OR

$28-34/hr10 yrs exp

Creative And Energetic Child Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Emily, a Medford local and experienced nanny with over 15 years of childcare expertise and 10 years as a nanny and Family Assistant. Experience: - Ages 3 months to 15 years - Multiples - Special needs - Baby Sign and some ASL - Basic Spanish I'm passionate about creating a fun, imaginative, and nurturing environment...
Emily can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Christine P.


Medford, OR

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Preschool Teacher

Mother and Grandmother still young at heart with compassion, dedication and loyalty looking to help families with childcare. Previous experience and education in Childhood Development, Speech, ASL, American Red Cross Instructor certification, Criminal background check available, provide transportation, pet friendly, non-smoker....
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Mary A.


Medford, OR

$19-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Giggle Generator.

I'd describe my personality as passionate, enthusiastic and dependable. Working with kids has always been a love of mine. I would like to find a family with young ones who are looking for someone long-term. I am looking for a family to support and grow with. I have worked with children since I was about 10 with babysitting...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ashland, OR

Jessica T.

5.0

Jessica cared for our son since he was 3 months old through about a year. She was very quick to pick up on his routine and helped with all the major transitions including dropping naps, moving from the bassinet to the crib, moving from a swaddle to a sleep sack, starting solids and becoming mobile....

- Care member

Amelia M.

5.0

Amelia was wonderful. She was prompt, communicative and super friendly. She was organized and thorough with her interview questions. Upon arrival for day 1/3 of the job we hired her for she immediately bonded with our two year old putting us and him at ease. She texted updates while we were out. I...

- Care member

Nicole O.

5.0

Nicole has been an instrumental part of our family. She was incredibly patient, flexible, and caring as our family went through many big transitions. She was a stable and comforting influence for our kids, but also for our whole family. She is very intentional with her words and actions. We have...

- Jessica C.

Samantha M.

5.0

Sam is a total natural with kids. My son constantly asks when the next time she is coming over. Sam is absolute wonder with our son and really cares for him. She is great at playing make believe with him and reading stories. We can't say enough about how great she is.

- Philip P.

Lauren L.

5.0

We appreciate Lyra so much. My son loves her and she is great. You should definitely hire her! But not on the nights that I need her ...

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Ratings for Ashland, OR special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Ashland, OR are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 21 listed special needs caregivers.