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Find special needs caregivers in Battle Ground, WA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Battle Ground, WA

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Battle Ground, WA

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Ashley L.


Vancouver, WA

$24/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Ashley, I am currently a Home Care Aide working with the ederly. I have around 11 years of experience in childcare, caring for children ranging from newborn to 16-years-old. I have worked with children with special needs as well as children with allergies. I believe the earlier years are very important for a...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"She was so amazing! She played games with both girls and was so nice! This was our first time hiring someone to come To our house to watch our kids so We were a bit wary, just being a worry wart lol But Ashley was phenomenal, the girls had fun and asked when she...

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Lisa T.


Vancouver, WA

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Occupational Therapist Available For Senior Care/Special Needs/Childcare

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an occupational therapist with over 30 years experience working with seniors(dementia, stroke, hip fractures/replacements, COPD, brain injuries) and children with special needs(autism, adhd, cerebral palsy, learning disabilities). As an OT my job is to help people be as independent as possible in their daily activities. I...
Lisa can also help with: Personal care, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, respite care, meal prep & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Lisa worked for us for 5 months before we had to move my wife into a nursing home. She was amazing! Compassionate, creative, fun. She was amazing helping my wife to be as independent as possible, and in in making adaptations to keep her active and engaged. Would...

Marlow M.

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Katerina A.


Troutdale, OR

$25/hr15 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

As a childcare provider with 15 years of experience, I am patient, calm, and friendly, which creates a nurturing environment for your child. I am experienced in caring for children with special needs. I am very comfortable enforcing household rules. I have some college education and am CPR and First Aid certified. My passion is...
Katerina can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Katerina is so loving and kind. She worked with my family for a year. My son was just barely one and she was with us until he turned two. She brought her sweet son, who is just about 6 months younger than my son, to work with her, in our home. She was able to...

Kimberlyn D.

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Claire S.


Portland, OR

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
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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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

4.0
"Elena is great with our kids; playful, creative, engaged. She primarily cared for our 1 year old, and occasionally watched our 6 year old as well."

Leslie H.

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Sally S.


Portland, OR

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Sitter/Nanny

Hello, besides raising 4 of my own kids I have worked in schools for 12 years now- 11 of those in autism rooms. I have helped in the Life Skills and the Star programs as well as working as a certified RBT. I mostly have been in Elementary schools working in Intermediate Autism, I have worked with ages 3 to 23 years old in the...
5.0
"Ms. Sally has been like part of our family for over 10 years. She started out as my son's aide in his Autism class for 3 years, occasionally, she would sit for my son and daughter over the years, even taking care of my 3 dogs when we went out of town. Ms. Sally...

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Chloe C.


Portland, OR

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Part-Time Nanny Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Pediatric Speech-language Pathologist. Not currently open for reccuring positions. May be able to make date nights or occasional sitting work. I have experience with children between birth to 18 years. Significant pediatric experience in both a personal and professional capacity. I have a 7-month-old boy. I have bountiful...
Chloe can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Brooke O.


Portland, OR

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

Respite Provider

My oldest brother has Down Syndrome and I have been his caretaker for almost 5 years now. We work on his sign language, verbal communication and hygiene habits. He is a light in my life, and I am so passionate about helping improve his quality of life, along with being a best friend and support. I have worked in the school...
5.0
"Brooke is amazing! She loves working with children and has a heart of gold. She is very reliable and dependable. She has a lot of experience in childcare and even with working with special needs children."

Betsy O.

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Paige M.


Portland, OR

$24/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have a lot of experience working with kids all ages from newborns-middle school, I have a big family with lots of kids around. I have two nephews and one niece ages 3, 5, and 5 I have spent a lot of time caring for them, I've spent nights taking care of them. I have worked with multiple families making sure school work is done...
Paige can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is very reliable and so patient with all 3 of my kids! Exceptional!"

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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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

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Tami K.


Washougal, WA

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a senior caregiver that truly enjoys this work. I have recent local references in senior care. My background includes working with stroke victims, Parkinson's patients, Alzheimer's patients, diabetics, and other special needs. I have a reliable vehicle that I can use to transport your family members, shop, or run errands....
Tami can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, dementia, respite care, personal care, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Tami was wonderful taking care of my husband. I will be contacting her first the next time I have to travel."

Gailyn G.

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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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Jordan B.


Portland, OR

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Jordan! I am a PSU social work grad student with an undergrad in psychology. I'm currently interning 2 days/wk with teens struggling with mental health in a php/iop clinic. I'm second oldest of 9 children and have extensive experience with children of all ages including newborns. *Im currently doing a nanny share with...
Jordan can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I have a big family of SEVEN kids and I had to give birth (c section) on the 22nd, Jordan offered amazing communication, down to earth and understanding. I was going to hire two babysitters but Jordan said she could handle everything and she did. She's awesome and...

Kimberlina L.

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Ashley G.


Vancouver, WA

$26-50/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have cared for animals, children and the elderly for many years and worked in a retirement home and in children care facilities. Then worked in peoples homes for personal care. I also grew up with a disabled sister and became a care helper for her growing up.
5.0
"Ashley did an amazing job cleaning my home! Got right in and powered through things that usually take me too much time and made everything sparkle! I would highly recommend her for cleaning or anything she says she's capable of! Great personality, trustworthy and a...

Rob W.

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Julie N.


Vancouver, WA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have over 12 years experience as an in-home caregiver, housekeeper, and personal assistant; serving clients by helping them with any personal assistance (bathing, wound care, Peri-care, incontinence, tube feedings, etc), scheduling appointments, companionship, transportation, transfers, banking, grocery shopping, cleaning,...
5.0
"I can't say enough great things about Julie! Julie helped me after my hip replacement surgery with care giving , housekeeping, and meals. She is a very caring and pleasant person and was always happy to do whatever I needed help with. Julie also drove me...

Alisa C.

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Erika S.


Portland, OR

$16-20/hr2 yrs exp

My name is Erika and I love taking care of and supporting people. Right now I work in a home supporting 3 individuals with mental conditions and it definitely gets tough sometimes but I can't think of a more rewarding job! I'm looking for new experiences with different people. I've found that I'm great with children and adults.
5.0
"She has a lot of experience in this area. Not only professional but also personally with her family members."

Christian C.

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Leah G.


Portland, OR

$19-24/hr7 yrs exp

Looking For LAUGHS

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My brother has been a medical mystery since days after he was born. Prone to seizures & a low white blood cell count, it was a lot for 13-year-old me to process. Later on he was diagnosed with ASD. I was the primary caregiver for him my entire teen life. My mom was a single mother who worked full time. I grew up in a small town,...
5.0
"We were so glad to have Leah's help with our daughter! She did a great job of establishing a rapport with our daughter and our daughter had a great time with her :) Leah did a great job of considering our daughter's needs and providing a warm and supportive...

Jeffrey H.

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Patricia W.


Vancouver, WA

$19-28/hr7 yrs exp

Mature Caregiver - Compasssionate, Reliable & Honest

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Great with the elderly, children and dogs (allergic to cats). I can provide evening and weekend care, and also overnight care for children (once in a while), the elderly, light housekeeping, meals, or dog sit. I have an adult son and two grandsons. BABYSITTING EXPERIENCE: I have experience with infants to young teens. I adore...
Patricia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Patty has been great with my one year old son. She is very punctual and reliable. She always gets back to me quickly. She is great!"

Amanda W.

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Heather M.


Portland, OR

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experience with Emotional and Behavioral Challenges

I have personal and professional experience working with children who have mild to severe behaior and emotional challenges. I am trained and experienced in diffusing negative behavior and redirecting children to make good choices. I have a good knowledge base on ADHD, ADD, Sensory Integration Disorder, Autism, Aspergers,...
5.0
"Heather is truly an amazing caretaker. She is dependable, sensible, compassionate, kind, intelligent, honest, loyal, and giving. She is easy to communicate with. She has amazingly good judgment. She has exceeded all our hopes and expectations as a caretaker and...

Gail W.

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Christine H.


Portland, OR

$25-32/hr8 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a fun, flexible, and patient caregiver who has been working with kids ages 3-18 for the last 8 years. I have worked with youth in a variety of settings such as in schools, group homes, and on wilderness expeditions. I have a wide range of knowledge and love to create learning adventures and fun projects. I also have...
Christine can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Christine is fun, engaging, punctual, and always maintains clear communication. She has been caring for my two young kids for the past year and we are so grateful for her. She has helped us navigate positive behavioral changes and always communicates with our kids...

Mikaela F.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Battle Ground, WA

Ashley L.

5.0

She was so amazing! She played games with both girls and was so nice! This was our first time hiring someone to come To our house to watch our kids so We were a bit wary, just being a worry wart lol But Ashley was phenomenal, the girls had fun and asked when she can come back. Would recommend A++

- Care member

Lisa T.

5.0

Lisa worked for us for 5 months before we had to move my wife into a nursing home. She was amazing! Compassionate, creative, fun. She was amazing helping my wife to be as independent as possible, and in in making adaptations to keep her active and engaged. Would hire again with zero hesitation and...

- Marlow M.

Katerina A.

5.0

Great with children. She is very punctual and a great communicator. She has watched my two school aged boys and transported them to and from school on weekly basis. I recommend her services for anyone needing childcare.

- Scott M.

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.

Sally S.

5.0

Ms. Sally has been like part of our family for over 10 years. She started out as my son's aide in his Autism class for 3 years, occasionally, she would sit for my son and daughter over the years, even taking care of my 3 dogs when we went out of town. Ms. Sally is very reliable and dependable and...

- Care member

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