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Elena A.


Portland, OR

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

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

4.9

(7)

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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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...

April A.

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Nicole A.


Vancouver, WA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Adventurous Dependable Nanny

4.4

(7)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I'm a substitute teacher and have availability on school breaks. I'm able to be flexible if your needs overlap with the school schedule. I have 6 years of teaching and nanny experience along with 8 years of babysitting experience as an adult. I love to take children I'm caring for on outings such as going out to parks and...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Nicole did a great job with our 5 year old energetic boy. She was attentive and engaging."

Daniel R.

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Ana N.


Gresham, OR

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Child Care

Hello my name is Gisselle I'm a care giver and kids lover, in the past 6 years I moved to Bay Area from my country El Salvador were a worked in my sister's Day Care as a teacher and teaches assistant and management for over 9 years, we had many kids with some special need, personally I worked with them and enjoyed them all. yes...

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 6 years of babysitting experience and a year and a half of nanny experience. Some of my interests are; singing, travel, cooking, and music. I'm also a mom of a 2-year-old! I have experience with special needs kids. Please feel free to message me with any questions you might have :)
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"The kids had a great time with Stephanie and she communicated well with me. I would hire her again in a heartbeat :)"

Sarah D.

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Debora G.


Vancouver, WA

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed/Experienced CNA/In Home Provider

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Licensed CNA. Experienced with caregiving of all ages, including special needs and disabilities. Experience in diabetes, mental health management, medication management, dementia care, ADLs. Also experienced with extensive meal preparation, including specialty diets. Housekeeping, organization, errands. I'm flexible, kind,...
Debora can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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Sienna R.


Vancouver, WA

$17-20/hr6 yrs exp

Imagination And Smiles!

Hi there everyone! Thank you for visiting my page :-) For most of my history working with children, I've had experience with disabilities that include children that struggle with ADD, autism spectrum types, sensory disorders, and developmental delays. For me I find joy and a sense of purpose when working with children who are...
Hello! My name is Jonathan. I have a bachelors degree in psychology and have worked professionally in early childhood education and counseling for over 5 years now. I have experience with individuals ages 3-20, mostly with the ages 16-22. I specialize in working with young adults and kids with special needs as well as helping...
I am also interested in working with children or young adults who have disabilities or may require different care, and am open to learning and adapting my abilities to better assist any needs.
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Valerie R.


Washougal, WA

$24-26/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider, Fun Personality, Loving And Mature.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was a Licensed Child Care Provider for 12 years. Experienced with all ages and special needs. I am retired and seeking a part-time position with a family. I am also available for one-time opportunities, or if your nanny or provider is unavailable due to illness or vacation. I was recently a full-time nanny and know that...
Valerie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

My name is Jonathan. I have a bachelors degree in psychology and have worked professionally in early childhood education and counseling for over 5 years now. I have experience with individuals ages 3-20, mostly with the ages 16-22. I specialize in working with young adults and kids with special needs as well as helping families...
Jonathan can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, errands, live-in home care, dementia, companionship & more
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Michelle P.


Vancouver, WA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

I am a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with a deep passion for supporting and improving the lives of individuals with special needs. I have extensive experience and training in providing personalized care, fostering independence, and creating a safe and nurturing environment for my clients. My skills include patience,...
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Erica S.


Vancouver, WA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Or Full-Time Caregiver

I have many years of experience ranging from in-home intensive services, bathing, feeding, changing, transferring, etc... I also have experience with high functioning individuals that just need a bit of a helping hand to do things as independent as possible. I'm currently looking to become a regular part of someone's team!
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Gabby E.


Portland, OR

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Provided extra help to the boy that was diagnosed with Intellectual disability at the age of 3 years old. Had to teach him in a way that he would be able to understand and not also would not get bored right away about the subject he is learning.
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Chelsea D.


Vancouver, WA

$22-26/hr3 yrs exp

Caring Nanny Experience!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a mom of one, an amazing 9-year-old! I've worked with agencies like Nanny, but would love to meet new families and find a more consistent schedule. I have experience with special needs children as well as with administering insulin to type one diabetic children. I have weekday and weekend availability!
Chelsea can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Kristi G.


Vancouver, WA

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Teacher Infants Through 5th Grade

Certified teacher with 30 years experience infant through 5th grade. Tutor/and or babysitting.
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Cheryl W.


Portland, OR

$24-35/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny

Hello, I'm Cheryl, I have been working with children aged new born to 12 for 15 years. I have been a career nanny for the last few years. I am also a Personal support worker (PSW) for children and adults with disabilities. I spent 6 years working with pre-schoolers in a special needs school. I have qualifications in positive...
Cheryl can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Gabby E.


Portland, OR

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Occasional Sitter With 10 Years Of Experience. Available To Babysit At My House Everyday But Sunday

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 12 years of nannying experiences and 10 years of experience working with a special need child. I also have 4 years of experience as a babysitter. Planned meals, determine food portions, and estimated food requirements. Unfortunately I don't have a car but I do have transportation and I'm able to provide transportation...
Gabby can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Jonathan H.


Washougal, WA

$35/hr5 yrs exp

Bachelors In Psychology. Early Childhood Education And Counseling.

Hello! My name is Jonathan. I have a bachelors degree in psychology and have worked professionally in early childhood education and counseling for over 5 years now. I have experience with kids ages 3-17, mostly with the ages 5-12. I have worked with kids with special needs as well as helping families who have children with...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Chris C.


Brush Prairie, WA

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time RN Caregiver Available

Pediatric RN for over 30 years. Mom of a special needs child, autistic child, and adhd child. My passion is caring for children in their home.
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Michelle C.


Portland, OR

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Music Specialist

Comfortable providing companion/supervision/transportation, simple meal preparation. My degree is in music education and I have had 30+ years experience with private voice, piano, guitar and choral leadership. I'm also comfortable with special needs individuals of all ages. I've done extensive research on the benefits of music...
Michelle can also help with: Respite care, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Camas, WA

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.

Nicole A.

5.0

With a 5 year old of her own, Nicole understands the nuisances of children. I would have her watch my (2.5yo) again if ever needed. Thank you Nicole, we appreciated you :)

- Care member

Stephanie C.

5.0

The kids had a great time with Stephanie and she communicated well with me. I would hire her again in a heartbeat :)

- Sarah D.

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